Letters to my family

Hi guys, hope you like the web site I've done. It's not finished yet so keep your eyes open for a few more pics and a bit more writing. I'm sure I'm not going to be able to sleep much during the days so I'll have a bit of time to write a few more things when I can't catch you on line.

Not long to go now huh? Only another couple of months and I'll be there....so instead of calling me "bawldy" over the computer, you'll be able to call it to my face..(then we'll see how brave you are!!!)

I am missing you all heaps and can't wait for the times we are going to be able to spend together. I promised you kids that your mum and I would be taking you places and I meant it. Remember it's going to be as much an adventure for me as it will be for you.

I hope you all accept me into your lives and treat me as I know I will treat you. You are a pretty friendly bunch from what I have seen and like to have fun so I think we're off to a good start already.. hehe

Kayleigh and Christina......I want you to look after your brothers and your mum 'til I get there. I don't want to hear that you've been grounded AGAIN, so please, please do the things your mum asks you to do. She is doing it for a reason. I know that reason might seem a bit way off sometimes, but you're females, you should be able to understand her.

Connor and Kieran........You guys are still very young and it is your God-given right to cause as much trouble as you possibly can. If your mum or your sisters give you grief, just give me a call ok? I'll sort it for ya.

A hell of a lot has happened over the last few months hun. A lot of which neither of us thought would happen this quickly. There's already been a few hurdles we've had to slide past, but so far things are looking pretty damn fine. It goes without saying that I love you with all my heart and can't wait for that day when I see you at Heathrow (running the other way as this bald-headed git comes out of the arrivals lounge).

Please stay strong until then. We are about to embark on a fantastic trip into the future together with all sorts of fun, laughter and probably a few tears as well. I am counting the days until I leave and those days just aren't going by fast enough. Soon we will be able to wrap ourselves up in each others arms and do the things we have talked about doing so often.....I love you hun xxxxxxxxxxxxx

So that's it guys....keep on keepin' on. Give my love to all. I can't wait to meet everybody (almost).

Your lovely daughter thought it best that I write you a letter and I agreed with her (cause I thought I might get my head kicked in if I didn't), so here I am...........

I'm gathering that if you've got this far then you've managed to wade through everything else I have written so far, love to know what you think..hehehe

So you know a bit about my family and a bit about me....I'm not sure what else you would like to know.

Yep, I'm 32 and have only four kids..... in Leicester as it happens, not far from you. Not sure if that fits in with the image you have of a son-in-law, but it suits me just nice at the mo thanks very much.

I've had the tag of "Mr Nice Guy" follow me around for a few years now and unfortunately a lot of people have taken advantage of that. Just got this funny feeling that ain't gonna happen anymore...xx

I'm not scared to tell people the truth about me and/or my history if they care to ask and am equally at home having a beer and contemplating what lies around the next corner. My strongest attributes are my caring personality and my sense of humour. (seem to have made your daughter laugh a bit so can't be too bad, although she'll laugh at almost anything!!!)

As you know I am giving up a reasonable amount by leaving here to relocate in the UK, but I'm not doing it with any hesitation. If I didn't think it was right I wouldn't do it simple as that. You know that Jussy and I had other plans initially and i understand that would have put quite a strain on you had it all have happened. Guess this way we can all still have what we want....yup, even Mr Pete.

I'd like to think there'll be nothing stopping us coming back out here to visit my family or rather what will be our family, but that's something that'll get sorted later.......

I have been lucky enough to fall in love with one of the most incredible people I have met, even though I haven't yet seen her in person, and that person is your wonderful daughter. (hehe turned out ok didn't she?)

I've also been told lots about you and I had a great chat with Adam on-line the other day. Him and I hit it off like I couldn't believe and I can see many many happy days with 'the boys' ahead. Kayleigh, Christina, Connor and yes, even wee Kieran seem to have all taken me into their hearts and I have no doubts that I am going to be made very very welcome.

Please though, don't go out of your way to accomodate me, all I ask is that you treat me like you would treat any of Justine's other boyfriends or future husbands.......alas though, I'm gonna hang around for quite a while.......hehehe

I am looking forward very much to meeting you, having a laugh, sharing some stories, all the real good in-law stuff........can't wait, just wish it were sooner rather than later.

Everyday I hear what goes on at number 110 and to not be there does cause me a lot of hurt. Soon, very soon I will be.

So, that's about it for the mo.....can't think of much else to say. I know there's gonna be a lot that's very new to me and hopefully I'll be able to teach you guys a few things about the "kiwi way of life".

Must go, been a busy night at work and I should get some beauty sleep....not that I need it mind.....


	TROUBLE \| home All about me........ \| Where I'm From \| Other Cities \| Friends and Family....... \| My Photo Album \| A Change of Life \| Letters to my family \| Favorite Links Letters to my family 01st November 2001 Dear Justine, Kayleigh, Christina, Connor and Kieran; Hi guys, hope you like the web site I've done. It's not finished yet so keep your eyes open for a few more pics and a bit more writing. I'm sure I'm not going to be able to sleep much during the days so I'll have a bit of time to write a few more things when I can't catch you on line. Not long to go now huh? Only another couple of months and I'll be there....so instead of calling me "bawldy" over the computer, you'll be able to call it to my face..(then we'll see how brave you are!!!) I am missing you all heaps and can't wait for the times we are going to be able to spend together. I promised you kids that your mum and I would be taking you places and I meant it. Remember it's going to be as much an adventure for me as it will be for you. I hope you all accept me into your lives and treat me as I know I will treat you. You are a pretty friendly bunch from what I have seen and like to have fun so I think we're off to a good start already.. hehe Kayleigh and Christina......I want you to look after your brothers and your mum 'til I get there. I don't want to hear that you've been grounded AGAIN, so please, please do the things your mum asks you to do. She is doing it for a reason. I know that reason might seem a bit way off sometimes, but you're females, you should be able to understand her. Connor and Kieran........You guys are still very young and it is your God-given right to cause as much trouble as you possibly can. If your mum or your sisters give you grief, just give me a call ok? I'll sort it for ya. Can't wait to take you two to MacDonalds. And, last but not least.........my Justine...... A hell of a lot has happened over the last few months hun. A lot of which neither of us thought would happen this quickly. There's already been a few hurdles we've had to slide past, but so far things are looking pretty damn fine. It goes without saying that I love you with all my heart and can't wait for that day when I see you at Heathrow (running the other way as this bald-headed git comes out of the arrivals lounge). Please stay strong until then. We are about to embark on a fantastic trip into the future together with all sorts of fun, laughter and probably a few tears as well. I am counting the days until I leave and those days just aren't going by fast enough. Soon we will be able to wrap ourselves up in each others arms and do the things we have talked about doing so often.....I love you hun xxxxxxxxxxxxx So that's it guys....keep on keepin' on. Give my love to all. I can't wait to meet everybody (almost). Not far away now. Be good (you too Jussy) and I'll see you all soon. From your wee piece of New Zealand.........Stu xxxxxxxxx ******************************************** 16th November 2001 Dearest Mummy Your lovely daughter thought it best that I write you a letter and I agreed with her (cause I thought I might get my head kicked in if I didn't), so here I am........... I'm gathering that if you've got this far then you've managed to wade through everything else I have written so far, love to know what you think..hehehe So you know a bit about my family and a bit about me....I'm not sure what else you would like to know. Yep, I'm 32 and have only four kids..... in Leicester as it happens, not far from you. Not sure if that fits in with the image you have of a son-in-law, but it suits me just nice at the mo thanks very much. I've had the tag of "Mr Nice Guy" follow me around for a few years now and unfortunately a lot of people have taken advantage of that. Just got this funny feeling that ain't gonna happen anymore...xx I'm not scared to tell people the truth about me and/or my history if they care to ask and am equally at home having a beer and contemplating what lies around the next corner. My strongest attributes are my caring personality and my sense of humour. (seem to have made your daughter laugh a bit so can't be too bad, although she'll laugh at almost anything!!!) As you know I am giving up a reasonable amount by leaving here to relocate in the UK, but I'm not doing it with any hesitation. If I didn't think it was right I wouldn't do it simple as that. You know that Jussy and I had other plans initially and i understand that would have put quite a strain on you had it all have happened. Guess this way we can all still have what we want....yup, even Mr Pete. I'd like to think there'll be nothing stopping us coming back out here to visit my family or rather what will be our family, but that's something that'll get sorted later....... I have been lucky enough to fall in love with one of the most incredible people I have met, even though I haven't yet seen her in person, and that person is your wonderful daughter. (hehe turned out ok didn't she?) I've also been told lots about you and I had a great chat with Adam on-line the other day. Him and I hit it off like I couldn't believe and I can see many many happy days with 'the boys' ahead. Kayleigh, Christina, Connor and yes, even wee Kieran seem to have all taken me into their hearts and I have no doubts that I am going to be made very very welcome. Please though, don't go out of your way to accomodate me, all I ask is that you treat me like you would treat any of Justine's other boyfriends or future husbands.......alas though, I'm gonna hang around for quite a while.......hehehe I am looking forward very much to meeting you, having a laugh, sharing some stories, all the real good in-law stuff........can't wait, just wish it were sooner rather than later. Everyday I hear what goes on at number 110 and to not be there does cause me a lot of hurt. Soon, very soon I will be. So, that's about it for the mo.....can't think of much else to say. I know there's gonna be a lot that's very new to me and hopefully I'll be able to teach you guys a few things about the "kiwi way of life". Take care Mum and I'll talk to you again soon. Must go, been a busy night at work and I should get some beauty sleep....not that I need it mind..... Talk to ya soon Your wee boy Stuey xxxxxxx