Hi all,

Unless you've been stuck in a camp at the North Pole, you will all have heard about the disaster in SE Asia. The people I work for are shipping out to help with the rather unpleasant task of trying to identify western casualties. Our flight leaves in about three hours so no more emails for the next four weeks at least, please.

Anyway, enough of my problems. A number of international aid organisations / charities are in serious need of your help. So when you go to the shops to get your New Years' supplies please spare them a thought.

On behalf of us all (Mark and Michie are staying in the UK to co-ordinate things) have a happy and peaceful New Year.

Right, must go and check I've packed everything.

Luce