Drunken post

Hey - it's hard to type when pissed. Will attempt to fix all mistgakes before posting. ~Not doing too well so far.

Had a lovely couple of days in malvern where tom's folks live. I was really happy to receive card and a lovely letter from my wonderful nanny who has the most lovely writing and said some wonderful things about tom now being part of the family. I'd like to include an extract here:

"Dear karen and tom

i was so thrilled when your mum told me you were engaged, I was so hoping you two would eventually get married as you are so suited to each other. You do everything together and seem to like the same things, have ambition in life and love each other. I very much welcome you Tom."

How lovely is that? All this while she is sick in hospital! However, she is now out of hospital and getting better again - thanks all for your good vibes in getting her well again! Thanks so much Nan, for your wonderful words of welcome for Tom into the family - he's certainly the man for me!

Things here really good at present. Have been really relaxing after our hectic time for the last few weeks - the most strenuos thing we've done is to go for an hours walk up to a roman fort on the malvern hills with Tara the dog and stretch our legs. Tom's sis Jess and her bloke James have just arrived and we are enjoying a couple of beers etc. We also visited a cidery today in preparation for Tom's birthday party next week (for all that don't know - his bday is 13th Sept). Foo is arriving next week too before heading off around europe on a contiki tour with his mate nathan, so we're mega excited to see him.... Foo's always the one i miss most. That damn brother of mine is truly a great and wonderful friend, and therefore i can't wait to see him and take him to the pub for a pint.

We are seriously preparing for india now - made a list today of all the things we still need to purchase.... mostof them are healthcare items - imodeum, ibuprofen, DEET mossie repellant! Will cost us a fortune.

Anyway, all, missing you and loving you from across the oceans.

Karen and Tom xxoo