2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/simpsonhelene/rss.xml Hello :-) Welcome to my second attempt at keeping those who are interested posted on my world trip... The first not so thrilling instalments can be found @ http://helenesimpson.blogspot.com And there's a whole chunk of info from Russia, Mongolia & Hong Kong waiting to be updated when I get the time & a reasonable connection to the web! Now in China I have started this site, and hope to keep it 'fairly' up to date! :-) If you want an auto notification when I update, please subscribe to the free RSS feed below. (It's free Dad! :-) ) As I gradually add backdated entries they won't appear on the front page, so be sure to check under the diary tab for any new bits from months ago that you might not have seen! Please feel free to message me on the message board, that'd be lovely! But please note that what you message is public for anyone to read, so if it's private please e-mail me instead. Thank you! http://www.getjealous.com/simpsonhelene http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=444386&go=simpsonhelene Hey folks :-) Just a quickie to check in, as it's been a wee while...there's not much to report from beautiful Kaikoura, where for the most part I am still working hard at The Old Convent. I've had a wee chuckle at the messages from those of you who commented on the appropriateness of my residing in a Convent!!! I know! :-) I've e-mailed a few of you with the recent uninspiring news of my exploits... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=444386&go=simpsonhelene Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=435815&go=simpsonhelene I've started a new job helphing to run a B&B, restaurant & shop and I am finding that all work and no play makes Helene a dull girl!!! :-)I am working in an Old Convent just outside Kaikoura Town - known for being the place where the mountains meet the sea (perfect for me!) and as the place where the Whales are! Although I saw the whales last time I was here with Natalie, I haven't had ti... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=435815&go=simpsonhelene Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433209&go=simpsonhelene Ha ha so I beat all you guys in the UK to 2008!! By 13 hours no less!!! I am hoping that 2008 improves on 2007 which was a transformational year for me...and for all of you I am hoping that your hopes and dreams are fulfilled and that you have a fantastic new year!! :-)Missing you all with love as ever H xxx ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433209&go=simpsonhelene Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433248&go=simpsonhelene CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :-)Well you've done it again! So you've been married a mighty long time it seems...what is it now 38 years?! Fantastic!! It's wonderful for you and wonderful for Catherine and I to have such loving stable parents!(Maybe I should rethink the stable...tee hee...)Love you lots Helene xxx ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433248&go=simpsonhelene Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433225&go=simpsonhelene Did you ever feel that the commercialism of christmas got a little too much? Did you ever think just once it would be nice to get away from it all? Being the original fairy of christmas joy and sparkles, I can't say I had ever really thought of a big escape before. However, circumstances being what they are this year, I decided to capitalise on my solitude and have a totally different christmas... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=433225&go=simpsonhelene Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=430323&go=simpsonhelene I miss you all very much...xxx ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=430323&go=simpsonhelene Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=430322&go=simpsonhelene I'll be celebrating a different kind of Christmas this year...my first on the beach! I have to say it's been hard to get into the festive spirit as much as I normally do. The shops have played the jingly music and there are Christmassy symbols everywhere, but somehow in the sunshine and away from my family and friends it doesn't feel quite the same...I have mixed feelings about it really, as I a... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=430322&go=simpsonhelene Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=429228&go=simpsonhelene Hey folks :-)If anyone had heard about the earthquake here and was worried about me it's just a quickie to let you know I'm fine! I don't think anyone is really as only my friends Vic & Ste have contacted me (they are currently traveling in Oz) so maybe news hasn't left Australasia? But thought I would post just in case! :-) Last night there was a 6.8 (i.e. pretty big) off shore earthquake a... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=429228&go=simpsonhelene Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=419221&go=simpsonhelene Most of you reading this will have had my update e-mail to tell you that I am in NZ & am safe happy and well and having an incredible time! This is copied below.... This really is the most incredible country with jaw drapping views around every turn! In the campervan I don't get much access to a PC as you might imagine and when I do it's only for 10 minutes, so I'll be even more quiet than u... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=419221&go=simpsonhelene Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=423519&go=simpsonhelene But I didn't want to!! Hurrah!! My friend Nat & I are back together for the first time in a long time! There's much gossiping to catch up on! Family & friends have sent out cards with Nat, so I know that people are thinking of me which is lovely! I've spent the day driving up the coast, and making sand angels on a beautiful secluded beach in the sunshine!!Sound like a pretty fab... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=423519&go=simpsonhelene Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT