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The Battley-Tapley Christmas Letter 2008
Well, what a year 2008's been in the Battley-Tapley household! There have been tears, joy, and laughter for us, unlike for those of you from whom we haven't received a Christmas letter: whose lives we can only assume have been utterly eventless.
The big news, of course, this year, is that it looks like Natt's alcoholism is finally under control. In the past few months we have been able to visit bars, restaurants, and zoos with relative confidence. Not since August has he jumped onto a dessert trolley and started smearing himself with Black Forest Gateau, or improperly fondled a koala. We pray that his progress continues through 2009, and the courts agree to remove his tag at his hearing in April!
Zoe's ongoing course of botox and regenerative gene therapy has really kicked her career up a few notches, and she is now appearing as 'a human statue' in Covent Garden, no less! She isn't enjoying the commute, and her ongoing feud with one of the fire jugglers has caused some problems, but she struggles on, and hopes to be promoted to the South Bank soon!
2008 also saw the birth of our fourth child, Enrique, who was taken away by bailiffs because of the credit crunch.
Still, let's not get ahead of ourselves. There's nothing worse than a Christmas letter that is anything but completely thorough, so here we go...
JANUARY saw the slaughter of Amanda, our pig. We hated to have to do it, but she was looking very old and tasty. Seeing Eleanor playing in the warm entrails of the sow that had once suckled her (during Zoe's post-natal depression) was really special, and emphasised how lucky we are to have a daughter and some delicious sausages.
FEBRUARY was a difficult month, that saw Zoe convicted of a 'road rage'. To clarify, because there have been a lot of falsehoods disseminated about this incident in the press, Zoe was not naked at the time. She was wearing a hat, and a bandolier full of ammunition.
MARCH was a very proud month, as Eleanor won the Nobel Prize for Physics for her work on the Planck scale, and quantum fluctuations in space-time. She also got her Grade 3 Oboe (no distinction this time), and a 25 metre swimming badge.
APRIL saw our annual hibernation. It was perhaps our most successful hibernation since 1996.
MAY was the month in which Natt's one-man show, an adaptation of Hamlet,with Natt doing all of the voices took to the stage - or should we say, the pavement! Eschewing fusty traditional venues, One Man Hamlet was an exciting experiment in open air theatre: a performance without the gaudy appurtenances of lighting, costumes, or an audience. In a rave review, Westminster Council called it 'a public nuisance'.
JUNE saw Eleanor complete the first leg of her around-the-world tricycle ride. Unfortunately, her record-breaking attempt had to be cut short when she was accosted by a group of road-pirates in the Urals, and was sold into white slavery. She smuggled her way back into Britain in a Somalian's stomach.
JULY failed to produce any notable events for our family. We think that this is probably July's fault, and have decided not to participate in July in 2009.
AUGUST was the month in which the Olympic fever gripped the country. Zoe's stalwart efforts in the pole vault won her a nomination as BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and a ruptured vagina. The heroic way in which she limped from the field, and gamely applied ice and bandages to her crotch won the nation's hearts.
SEPTEMBER, as ever, was an exciting time, as Zoe's birthday party loomed. Once again, the party guests were treated to a torrent of personal abuse, watered-down alcohol, and the sight of Zoe staring drink-sodden into a mirror, clawing at her face and weeping: 'Where did it all go so very wrong.' Great fun!
OCTOBER was the month in which Eleanor finally made us very proud grandparents. After 15 long months, she provided us with a grandson, Patrice. Her boyfriend, Malcolm, works at an abattoir, sweeping up blood, but this will only be true whilst he is on remand, after which he plans to train as a teacher. We would have preferred it if they were married, but Malcolm already has a wife and four children, so we understand why they thought that it would be both inappropriate and illegal.
NOVEMBER saw Natt back in prison, the victim, yet again, of mistaken identity. Once again, we would appeal for anyone who has seen the violent, drunken groper of women and animals who just happens to share Natt's name and face and DNA to come forward. Your evidence could be vital.
DECEMBER isn't even finished yet, and already we know it's going to be the best Christmas ever. The family portraits in the attic grow ever more demented and hideous, which can only augur well for the new year!
Natt and Zoe and Eleanor and Patrice wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy 2009. Have a wonderfully festive period.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Battley-Tapley Christmas Letter 2008
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If I start thinking about the people who have dramatically influenced my life, probably only half of the people on that list I have actually met. Some were dead years before I was born, but their writing, ideas, policies, or commitments have taken hold inside me and shaped me into the person I'm still becoming.
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Rakta might be your best discovery at Roadburn 2019
Not to underestimate you lovely lot (never!), but we'd guess that a sizeable number of our dear Roadburners aren't too familiar with Rakta yet, which is natural, unless you're a close follower of the Brazilian undergroun. Considering the amount of incredible bands making their way out of there in the past few years, we all really should be paying a bit more attention. Rakta, hailing from São Paulo, are one of the brightest (or, well, darkest, in this case) gems from that rich and growing scene, and we're sure that by the end of the day on Thursday, April 11, this cat will most definitely be out of its metaphorical bag.
Starting out in 2013, they have been prolific so far, with several releases to their name already, from albums to EPs, collaborations, compilations and singles, all of them offering a twist on their unusual mix of styles. Even after avidly consuming all of their discography, and as it often happens with the best envelope-pushing music, easy categorisation still eludes us.
Post punk, death rock, psych or just good old noisy garage rock'n'roll are all little tags floating around in our heads, but these talented, restless women refuse to let any of them stick for too long. Their songs have and otherworldly, ethereal feel, yet they are grounded and hard-hitting, and before you know it, both your mind and your body will be moving to them.
Rakta are a revelation waiting to happen, so be sure to be there when they play on Thursday, April 11.
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Washington Gas Expects Bills to Decrease During Winter and Urges Customers to Prepare for Heating Season
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Washington Gas today announced that customers may experience a decrease of up to 5 percent in heating bills for the coming winter heating season compared to last winter due to the slightly colder-than-normal weather experienced in 2017. Natural gas prices may vary if colder-than-projected temperatures create more demand for natural gas as an energy source. As the region braces for the return to normal weather anticipated this winter, Washington Gas encourages customers to be prepared for the heating season by following important weatherization and energy savings tips.
"As always, we are committed to delivering safe and reliable natural gas service to the communities we serve across the DC-metropolitan area, and each winter we encourage customers to follow a few simple steps at home to help lower energy use and save money," said Adrian Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Gas. "In addition, we have worked hard during the year to cost-effectively and efficiently serve our customers so they can manage a variety of weather conditions. Our actions include filling our natural gas storage services to ensure an abundant supply is available as the temperatures begin to drop, and maintaining a diverse set of natural gas supply points to position us to deliver exceptional support for our customers again this season."
"Washington Gas employees are dedicated to providing reliable natural gas energy service to our more than 1.1 million customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, and we are well-equipped for the wintry weather heading our way," added Douglas A. Staebler, Senior Vice President, Utility Operations, Washington Gas. "With the demands of another winter heating season upon us, our teams are especially focused on the importance of delivering dependable service consistently on multiple fronts, including our highly trained dispatch teams, service crews and call centers, and we stand ready at all times and every day to respond to our customers while staying committed to safety as our number one priority."
Winter Preparation Tips
Customers will notice a fluctuation in their bill amounts as seasons change since more energy from natural gas is being used in the coldest months of winter. Washington Gas encourages customers to prepare their homes by taking simple steps now to help manage energy costs and stay safe, warm and energy-smart when temperatures begin to drop. According to industry estimates, the typical low-income home saves an average of 25% on energy consumption and saves an average of more than $275 annually in heating and cooling costs after weatherization services.
- Change or clean your furnace or air filters once a month, and schedule an annual furnace or boiler check-up with a licensed professional.
- Caulk and weather strip around doors and windows.
- Install rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch plates.
- Check dampers in unused fireplaces and close them if they are open.
- Turn the water heater down to warm or low settings— never more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash full loads of laundry in cold water, using specially-formulated cold water detergents.
- Consider installing new, high-efficiency appliances and look for the ENERGY STAR label for efficiency ratings.
- Consider purchasing a programmable thermostat, which automatically lowers the temperature setting at night and increases the setting during the day.
Safety is the Top Priority
At Washington Gas, safety is the number one priority. That is why it is particularly important that customers are aware of a winter hazard and what to do about it. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas, created when fossil fuels are not burned completely. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends putting CO detectors outside the bedrooms in each separate sleeping area of your home. Also recommended is the installation of smoke alarms on each level of your residence and inside every bedroom. For both types of devices, check batteries monthly and replace them at least twice a year.
Washington Gas also strongly encourages anyone who smells gas to move to a safe location and call 911 and the Washington Gas emergency line at 844-WASHGAS. As a reminder, we add an unpleasant odorant called mercaptan to natural gas delivered through Washington Gas' distribution system. Mercaptan gives natural gas a strong, unpleasant odor (like sulfur or rotten eggs) so you will be able to detect escaping natural gas.
Understanding Your Bill
Utility bills can be difficult to navigate. Washington Gas encourages customers to contact us with questions that they have when bills arrive. In summary bills have three components:
- Gas supplied to the customer (calculated and noted in "therms" in the Purchased Gas Charge section of the bill)
- Cost of delivering the gas (labeled the Distribution Charge), and
- System charge, a fixed monthly amount that covers certain costs of providing natural gas service, such as maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure.
Instructional videos that provide education on how to better understand your bill can be found on washingtongas.com (search: Understanding your charges).
As a regulated utility, Washington Gas charges customers the same price that the company pays for the natural gas supply, transportation and storage. Taxes or other fees levied by state and local governments also are included as separate line items on the bill.
Payment Plans
To help manage energy costs, Washington Gas offers several payment plans and services. For customers having difficulty paying their natural gas bills, please contact Washington Gas as soon as possible to learn about alternative payment plans that may be available. Plans include:
- The Washington Gas Budget Plan: This plan allows eligible customers to spread the cost of winter heating over the entire year. It helps to minimize the impact of typically higher seasonal bills and provides greater flexibility in managing a household budget. The Budget Plan is designed as a 12-month program, and we encourage customers to stay on it year-round to realize the potential benefits.
- Customer Choice: This is an option for customers to buy their natural gas from a licensed energy supply company other than Washington Gas. Regardless of which company sells you natural gas, Washington Gas will continue to deliver the gas safely and reliably to your home through its distribution system, address your customer needs and respond around the clock to natural gas emergencies. For more information, visit washingtongas.com, place your cursor over MY ACCOUNT and click on Customer Choice.
The Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF): Founded by Washington Gas
and administered by The Salvation Army, WAFF helps families who do not
qualify for, or who have exhausted, government energy assistance. WAFF
provides funds for all types of fuel to heat families' homes during
the winter heating season. Through its merger with AltaGas, Washington
Gas has increased its energy assistance program and broadened its
eligibility. For example, a family of four earning $75,050 could
receive assistance. Washington Gas pays the administrative fees of the
fund so that 100 percent of WAFF donations go directly to those who
need assistance. For more information or to apply for assistance,
contact The Salvation Army at 888-318-WAFF (9233) or visit www.waffhelp.org.
Further, if a customer or someone they know is having difficulty paying a natural gas bill in the District of Columbia, they can also contact the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) at 311 or online to determine eligibility for the following program:
- Residential Essential Service (RES) Program: Eligible Washington, D.C. residents may qualify for a discount on a portion of the natural gas they use during the winter heating season from November 1 to April 30. To be eligible for the RES discount, residents must use natural gas as the principal source for home heating and be certified by DOEE as eligible for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Once certified, eligible customers may participate in the RES program for one heating season and must reapply annually.
For additional information about energy assistance, the budget plan, energy efficiency, safety and more, visit washingtongas.com.
About WGL and Washington Gas
The WGL family of companies—Washington Gas, WGL Energy, WGL Midstream and Hampshire Gas—are now indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of AltaGas Ltd [TSX:ALA]. WGL is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is a leading source for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions. With activities and assets across the U.S., WGL provides options for natural gas, electricity, green power and energy services, including generation, storage, transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency. Our calling as a company is to make energy surprisingly easy for our employees, our community and all our customers. Whether you are a homeowner or renter, small business or multinational corporation, state and local or federal agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask Us. For more information, visit us at wgl.com and @wglanswers.
WGL's regulated natural gas utility, Washington Gas, provides safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.1 million customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The company has been providing energy to residential, commercial and industrial customers for 170 years. Visit us at www.washingtongas.com and follow us on Twitter @washingtongas.


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Dragon, Nickel Wyrmling (CR 3)
Tiny Dragon (Water)
Alignment: Always LE
Initiative: +0; Senses: blindsense 60 ft., darkvision120 ft., low-light vision, and keen senses
Languages: Draconic
AC: 15 (+2 size, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 15
Hit Dice: 4d12+4 (30 hp)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +4
Speed: 60 ft., fly 100 ft. (average), swim 60 ft.
Space: 2 1/2 ft./5 ft.
Base Attack +4; Grapple -3
Attack: 1 bite +7, 2 claws +2, 2 wings +2
Damage: 1 bite 1d4+1, 2 claws 1d3+0, 2 wings -
Special Attacks/Actions: Breath weapon 2d4 (13)
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 11, Cha 7
Special Qualities: Immunity to acid, water breathing
Feats: #Feats: 2
Class Skills: Bluff, Hide, Skill points: 1, and and Swim
Advancement: 5-6 HD
Climate/Terrain: Temperate and tropical marsh and swampland
Organization: Solitary (1 dragon, any age), clutch (1d4+1 wyrmlings, very young, young, juvenile, or young adults), family (pair of mature adults and 1d4+1 offspring)
Treasure/Possessions: Triple Standard
Dragon #356
Breath Weapon (Su): A nickel dragon has one type of breath weapon; a cone of corrosive (acid) gas.
Metalsense (Ex): all ferrous dragons can sense the location and amount of any non-precious metal (precious metals include adamantine, copper, gold, mithral, platinum, and silver) within a distance of 30 feet x the dragon's age category. This makes it nearly impossible to sneak on a ferrous dragon when wearing armor or wielding weapons made of iron or other nonprecious metals. Like blindsense, opponents the dragon can't actually see still have total concealment against the dragon.
Water Breathing (Ex): A nickel dragon can breathe underwater indefinitely and can freely use its breath weapon, spells, and other abilities while submerged.
Skills: Bluff, Hide, and Swim are considered class skills for nickel dragons.
Water Subtype
This subtype usually is used for elementals and outsiders with a connection to the Elemental Plane of Water. Creatures with the water subtype always have swim speeds and can move in water without making Swim checks. A water creature can breathe underwater and usually can breathe air as well.


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Hello. I'm Alan.
I'm currently a CS Masters student at Clarkson, and I spend a lot of time in COSI working on lots of things but nothing in particular. My undergraduate degree is in Mechanical Engineering, making me a "Mechaniputer Enginientist". I also have a strong interest in Computing history.
Some things that I have done/worked on in the labs include:
- ITL and COSI Debian builds
- ITL hardware deployment
- Migration of docs to new VM
- Maintenance of docs
- Maintenance of web VMs
- Temporary DHCP and SSH Gateway setups
- Building the COSI cubby/shelf
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- The great summer cleaning of Summer '15
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Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage's expert assess oil industry
The Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage is involved on a nationwide campaign for a referendum on the question of oil drilling and exploration. It is still short of the seventeen thousand signatures required for the poll, but as the deadline approaches, it has solicited the help of two foreign technical experts to assess the oil and petroleum situation in Belize. It is early to tell whether the public will support oil drilling but the Coalition says that they hope that the expert findings to be released before the end of this month will be used to make informed decisions. The first of the two experts who said he is working pro bono, Rick Steiner, a professor in Anchorage Alaska has been in Belize over the past week on a scientific and technical fact finding mission to evaluate the country's position in terms of spill liability, financial liability, regulations and Environmental Impact Assessments. But according to Steiner, unlike other countries, the industry doesn't yet have adequate standards for oil production.
Rick Steiner, Professor, Anchorage, Alaska
"This is a hugely important decision for Belize; whether to do additional oil and gas exploration development in Belize, where to do it and how to do it. If it is to be done, it has to be done with the highest global standards, best available technology using American Petroleum Institute and American Society for Mechanical Engineering standards. Many other countries require their oil industry to meet those standards as a legal requirement, my understanding so far here is that Belize has no such requirement and so that there are likely insufficient standards here for the existing oil and gas production you have at Spanish Lookout."
Giovanni Brackett, Chairman, Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage
"We wanted to meet with the management at Big Creek, the port but that hasn't been as accommodating. We wanted also to meet with B.N.E. since they're the only oil producing company and that would've been an excellent opportunity to bridge the gap between the advocates and the oil company. But they made it very clear from couple months ago that would not entertain such activity to have a foreign expert tour their compound."
"If an oil well blows out and its in an aquatic or wet ecosystem like at Sarstoon Temash you can have large oil spill in an aquatic system that you simply could not deal with. That's another important point here that the oil spill contingency plan in process is very new, there is no existing good oil spill plan here and even if there is, when there is, I will certainly help the government and industry put one together. But even when there is, we've learned that there is no such thing as an effective oil spill response to an offshore marine oil spill."
Giovanni Brackett
"We visited the Rio Bravo Reserve these past couple days, walking the seismic lines that have been done three-four years ago, some by B.N.E., and some by RSM. It was very visible to see that after couple years this vegetation hasn't grown, that it has led to increase in illegal logging and in some case, the illegal capturing of parrots and the general increase pressures on the reserves. It was the same thing in the Sarstoon Temash Park, which is a RAMSAR site."
Rick Steiner
"As we flew over the country last couple of days I saw lots of areas that probably would have low environmental sensitivity that could you know be open to oil and gas development., those areas around the large agricultural plots you know down in Stann Creek and such like that and some very flat areas that are non-permeated with water where if you had a major spill it probably wouldn't flow so there are some areas which you probably could zone as appropriate with the best available technologies for oil and gas but there are also some areas that should remain sacrosanct and should not be open to oil development."
Steiner said that Belize is party to two of the International Marine Pollution Protocol Pollution Protocol which are Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund which covers Belize up to three hundred million U.S. dollars in the case of a massive offshore oil spill. However, Belize isn't a part of the Supplementary Fund which covers up to over one billion U.S. dollars. Richard Fineberg, an Economist who specializes in Production Sharing Agreements, is expected to arrive in the country this Wednesday. We contacted Kevin Herrera, C.E.O. at CH Belize Energy LP, who said that they have extended the invitation to the executive of the Coalition for a tour of B.N.E.'s facilities but that invitation was turned down. Herrera went on to say that the coalition seemed more interested in bringing a foreign expert, something which they will not accommodate on the grounds that they aren't sure of the terms of reference of the expert nor have they ever heard of such a request to entertain a third party expert.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Oil stocks rebounded Friday, but the gains weren't enough to offset steep losses earlier in the week.
In news, British oil giant BP BP, +0.03% (BP) said it would sell Innovene -- its olefins, derivatives and refining group -- to U.K.-based INEOS for $9 billion in cash. The deal is expected to close early next year.
BP had considered a spinoff of the unit but decided to sell after fielding interest from multiple suitors. Innovene, created in April 2005, produced $18 billion of revenue in 2004 and has $13 billion of gross assets. See full story.
U.S.-listed shares in BP rose 27 cents to close at $65.87.
While BP sparked investor interest, its peers also got a boost. The Amex Oil Index XOI, -0.59% gained 2.1% to close at 996.48 points but lost 7.4% on the week.
Banc of America Securities said the almost 10% drop in the integrated oil group presents an "opportunity...for investors comfortable that the economic cycle is intact. Concerns about 2006 demand may have become excessive."
Amerada Hess AHC, +1.72%, Total TOT, -0.66% and ConocoPhillips COP, -0.23% could be as much as 20% undervalued, the broker said. It's also bullish on the oil tankers group, particularly OMI OMI, +2.12% and Teekay TK, +2.34%.
All five stocks closed higher.
Also, Marathon Oil MRO, +1.12% rose 4% after Citigroup analyst Doug Leggate raised the broker's rating on Marathon to buy from hold, saying the stock's valuation makes it "compelling." Shares in Marathon closed at $62.35, up $2.40.
Oil-service stocks also recovered some ground, after suffering declines that reflected selling pressure for oil, natural gas, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials, Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Kevin Wood said in a note to clients.
"Nevertheless, we project solid third quarter results, given a steady improvement in drilling activity and oilfield service prices during the quarter," he said. "Back-to-back hurricanes, Katrina and Rita, and Dennis earlier in the quarter, are expected to temper otherwise exemplary third-quarter earnings."
Wood trimmed estimates for Smith International SII, -1.32%, Weatherford International WFT, -0.69%, and W-H Energy Services WHQ. He remains positive on Baker Hughes BHI, -0.72%, BJ Services BJS, Cooper Cameron CAM, +4.84%, Grant Prideco GRP, -0.43%, Halliburton HAL, +1.07% and W-H Energy Services.
The Philadelphia Oil Service Index OSX, +0.08% rose 1.8% to close at 162.22 points, reflecting the broadly higher trend in the group. The index fell 7.8% for the week.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange trading, crude futures for November delivery rose 48 cents to close at $61.84 a barrel. See Futures Movers. Natural gas eased 14.9 cents to close at $13.226 per million British thermal units.
Led by gains in shares of XTO Energy XTO, -0.34%, Apache Corp. APA, +3.20%, and EOG Resources EOG, +0.74%, the Amex Natural Gas Index XNG, +1.09% advanced 2.2% to close at 399.45 points. It fell 7.4% on the week.


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What is buzzvault?
buzzvault is a secure and private digital asset vault that enables you to digitally catalogue and securely store details of your possessions. It is accessible via your buzzvault app.
Your buzzvault is free to use and update.
buzzvault unlocks our intelligent insurance product, tailored to your unique needs. If you should need to claim, your buzzvault can also enable a quicker and smarter process.
By keeping the buzzvault complete and up-to-date, you can also know you are covered for the right things.
To get started, get a quote online, or download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
How do I record things in my buzzvault?
If you purchased buzzvault insurance via the web, you can access your vault by downloading the buzzvault app from the App Store or Play Store. This will include all of the items you entered when you first bought your policy.
We require you to carry out a free video-call within 28 days of your policy start date. This takes an average of 15 minutes to complete and will allow you to create a fast and easy inventory of your items.
You can also create a buzzvault by downloading the app directly from the App Store or Play Store, and adding your items individually. You can then get a quote or purchase insurance via the app. To confirm your policy, you are required to complete your video-call with 28 days of your policy start date.
Once you have items in your vault, you can add receipts or other details to create a complete record. You can also update your insurance by adding or removing items at any time.
To insure vault items worth over £1000, you need to attach a photograph of the item – you can do this directly, within the app. For items over £5000, we additionally need proof of purchase or warranty. Please add this extra information to your vault within 28 days or we will not be able to cover these items.
How can I change something that I have added in error?
If you think you have made an error and would like to correct it before you purchase and are unable to do so, please drop us a message on firstname.lastname@example.com or call us between 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday on 0203 318 4408.
What is a video call?
Just like how you would carry out a video call with friends and family using FaceTime or Skype, a video call is conducted remotely from your home with one of our trained surveyors using the buzzvault app. Our trained surveyor will guide you through your entire home to catalogue the contents to be insured. It takes approximately 15 minutes and is totally free.
I want to have a video survey to create my vault
If you would like to create your buzzvault easily and quickly, book a free video survey. Our trained surveyors are experienced when it comes to creating inventories for home moving – and that means they're fabulous at building a fast record of what you own. It takes approximately 15 minutes.
To get started, get a quote online, or download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
Do I need to complete the video call to validate my policy?
Yes. You must complete a video-call within 28 days of the policy start date in order for your policy to remain valid. This is because to buzzvault home insurance is based on what you actually own. It's accurate, personalised and fair. Oh, and if you ever need to make a claim, our unique video-technology allows your claim to be handled swiftly and hassle-free.
What is home insurance?
Home insurance protects you against unexpected and unintended events that damage your home and things.
Buildings cover protects the physical property and fittings, while buzzvault Contents insurance protects the things in your buzzvault.
That means buildings cover would help repair your roof after a storm, while buzzvault Contents cover would replace items stolen in a robbery.
You can buy buzzvault Buildings cover, Contents cover or both. The right cover for you depends on your own circumstances and who is responsible to pay for any damage or loss.
What is buzzvault buildings insurance and what would it protect me against?
Buildings Insurance covers the home and permanent fixtures and fittings, such as fitted kitchens and bathrooms. buzzvault buildings insurance covers these sorts of sudden and unexpected events:
- Theft, attempted theft and vandalism.
- Fire and explosion.
- Natural weather events and disasters
- Water leaks and burst pipes
- Subsidence
- Foreign objects falling on or damaging your property
During a claim, we will also pay for relevant professionals and necessary regulatory fees, as well as the costs of alternative accommodation
You can also buy Accidental Damage cover – that means your building will be covered for accidents as well.
Insurance does not cover you for things getting old, worn-out or faulty. That's just life, I'm afraid!
Get a quote for a more detailed summary of all the cover you would receive today. Check your policy documents and schedule your full record.
What is buzzvault contents insurance and what would it protect me against?
buzzvault Contents cover protects those vault items you keep in the home and you use to furnish the home. buzzvault contents insurance covers damage or loss to the items in your vault caused by these sorts of sudden and unexpected events:
- Theft, attempted theft and vandalism.
- Fire and explosion.
- Natural weather events and disasters
- Water leaks and burst pipes
You can also buy Accidental Damage cover for Contents – that means your selected vault items will be covered for accidents as well.
buzzvault Contents Insurance covers your Vault items while they are on your property. If you purchase Away from Home cover, Vault items are covered outside your property too.
Insurance does not cover you for things getting old, worn-out or faulty. That's just life, I'm afraid!
Get a quote for a more detailed summary of all the cover you would receive today. Check your policy documents and schedule your full record.
How do I tailor my cover and what am I covered for?
With buzzvault insurance, you get to choose what you want covered and what sort of insurance you need.
First of all, build your buzzvault inventory (you can do this yourself or let us do the work via a video call).
Then tailor your vault to the Contents Insurance coverage you need. You can add Accidental Damage and Out-of-home Contents cover if you want more protection, Buildings insurance can also be added, either with or without Accidental Damage.
You'll get to see a summary of your chosen cover alongside your quote for your buzzvault insurance. This is when you can choose the best Excess level for you too (that's the amount you would pay towards a claim).
To get started, get a quote online, or download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
Why should I keep my buzzvault updated?
Most home insurance policies are a guess for what you need covered, and only ask for evidence of what you had after you make a claim. This can be really painful!
Your buzzvault means your insurance policy can reflect what you really want covered. It also means there's a record of what you have if you ever need to make a claim.
By keeping your vault up-to-date, you can keep your insurance up to date and empower an easier claims process.
Your buzzvault is free to use and update.
How does updating my vault affect my premium?
To reflect what you really want covered, you can add or remove items from your live policy at any time. Depending on how much is added or removed, this could potentially increase or decrease your premium to reflect your contents cover accurately. To do this, you must log onto the buzzvault app and edit your contents in the My Stuff section of the Vault. If an increased premium incurs, we will ask for the payment difference. If a decreased premium incurs, we will issue a refund within 10 working days. There are no administrative charges for making changes.
How do I make a claim?
If you need to make a claim, please call our claims line on 0344 856 2369 as soon as it is safe to do so.
Claims can be settled by replacing, repairing or payment. Replacement will be either on a like-for-like basis, or based on the nearest equivalent available in the current market. If we can repair or replace property but agree to make a cash or voucher settlement we will pay you what it would cost us to repair or replace it.
Your chosen excess level is the amount you would pay towards a claim.
Keeping your buzzvault up-to-date will help keep your claim process as easy as possible.
How do I pay for buzzvault insurance?
Payment is online or on the app, and in full when you purchase the policy.
When does buzzvault cover start and end?
You are covered for one year from your policy start date.
How do I get in touch?
You can call us on 0203 318 4408 (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm) or email us on firstname.lastname@example.com
Who are buzzvault limited?
buzzvault Insurance is a company registered in England and Wales (company registration number 10961333. Our registered office is at Archer Street Studios, 10-11 Archer Street, London, W1D 7AZ.
We are an insurance intermediary regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and our details can be found on the FCA Register website.
How we get paid
buzzvault is an insurance broker, not an insurer. We receive a commission from our insurance partner, Munich Re, which is a proportion of the insurance premium you pay.
Who we work with
We exclusively work with our insurance partner, Great Lakes Insurance SE, FCA Registration Number 769884, who will act as the insurer under any policy you purchase through us.
We do not act as your agent but act on behalf of the insurer we work with.
What we tell you
We don't give advice on insurance, so we can't say whether the policy you are about to purchase is suitable for you.
All the content we provide to you is for information purposes only, to ensure you can make an informed decision on whether to purchase an insurance policy through us.
How can I make a complaint?
We take our responsibilities to you very seriously and if you're unhappy about something or something's not working as it should, we want to hear about it.
You can make a complaint at any time by calling 0203 318 4408, emailing email@example.com, or writing to buzzvault, Unit 21-22, Archer Street Studios, 10-11 Archer Street, London W1D 7AZ. Our telephone lines are open between 9am and 5pm on Monday to Friday.
Please read our Complaints Policy on our website for further information, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
If you're unhappy about how we've handled your complaint, you may be eligible to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service. You can contact the Ombudsman on 0800 023 4567 or by visiting this page.
How can I cancel my policy?
You have the right to cancel your insurance policy at any time. Currently, you can only cancel your policy by phoning us on 0203 318 4408.
Any return premium due to you will depend on how long the insurance has been in force, and whether you have made a claim on the policy.
Please see the "Cancellation" section of your insurance policy for more details.
Can I see a buzzvault Insurance Product Information Document (IPID)?
If you would like to see our version of the standard Insurance Product Information Document, you can view it here. If you also need this document in any other format, or a paper copy mailed to you, please just get in contact and we will be happy to help.
Can I claim for items not in my vault?
buzzvault insurance isn't like other insurances – with us you choose what you want to insure via your vault. It's more transparent and makes things much fairer when it comes to the claims process.
That does mean that you need to keep your vault updated with things you want to insure during your policy year.
For peace of mind, we also have a buffer of £5,000 worth of cover for low-value items. With this, you can claim up to £50 per item. If you want to insure items for more than this you need to add items to your Vault.
Where can I find all the details of my cover?
You will see a summary of all cover at point of quote. After you have bought a policy, we will send you your full Policy Document and Policy Schedule for your records.
Your buzzvault is your live record of everything that you choose to cover under buzzvault contents insurance.
Do you share my data with anyone else?
Your buzzvault is your secure inventory. We do not share your data with anyone without your permission.
I'm having difficulty using the buzzvault app
The buzzvault app is live to edit when you have internet connection. If you are trying to edit your buzzvault off-line, please connect to the internet first.
If the app is still not working for you, please drop us a message on email@example.com or call us between 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday on 0203 318 4408.
I'm unable to add an item to my vault
You can add an item to your vault without any admin charges. Please note your premium may go up or down depending on the nature of the item to reflect the correct level of cover. You will need to have internet connection do do so. Open your vault app, click add an item and fill in the details.
If this is still not working for you, please drop us a message on firstname.lastname@example.com or call us between 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday on 0203 318 4408.
I'm unable to add an item to my insurance
buzzvault insurance customers can add an item to their insurance once it is safely in their vault. We are not able to insure items worth more than £10,000 at this time.
If you have successfully added an item under £10,000 to your vault and you still can't add it to your insurance, please drop us a message on firstname.lastname@example.com or call us between 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday on 0203 318 4408.
You say you can't insure my property. Why not?
There are a few types of homes we cannot insure at this time. These are:
- Listed buildings
- Mobile homes
- Buildings where the walls are made of cob
- Buildings with any part of the roof thatched
- Properties in the Channel Islands
We aim to quote for most other properties – but we're quite new and still working through some areas of the UK.
Can I get buzzvault insurance if work from home?
If you work from home, this home insurance does not cover any business insurance or liability linked to your work. It also doesn't cover your business equipment outside the home. If that's important to you, you will need to arrange it separately.
Can I get buzzvault insurance for a second or vacation home?
At the moment buzzvault insurance isn't available for second or vacation homes. Your property must be your main residence.
What is an unspent conviction?
Spent convictions are those convictions that have reached a set period as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and are removed from an individual's criminal record.
Unspent convictions are those records that have not yet reached this defined time and will appear on a Basic Criminal Record Check.


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Scam Letter(s) from Kristina to Jonathan (USA)
Letter 1
Hi, my dear Jake, nice to meet you here and I am very glad that you are interesting in me as I found your profile very interesting too. Hope that during our I so hope not long correspondence we will try to find out as much as we could about each other and may be then we could meet each other in real life. I don't believe in long correspondence and I think that real meeting is much better. I am Kristina.. I was born on the 12th of January in 1985, so I am 25 years old. I live in Ukraine, in Schastie town in Lugansk region. I live with my family that is quite big. I have an elder sister and she is a already married and has her own family. I have a lot of relatives and from time to time I love to spend time with them. I am working as a teacher of English in the kindergarten. I know English quite good, I was studding it a lot when I was studding in the University. I have never been married and I don't have children. I was in love but now I think that it wasn't serious as we both were not ready for something serious. Right now I am sure that I am ready to get married and have family. I was looking for my beloved person here but without any success. I have serious intention to find my beloved man. there is a lot of lie, hypocrisy in our life and i'm tired from all this and that is why I want something real in my life, i want to find my one true love. i have even never thought to play with your tender heart, with your sincere feelings toward me and i think it's not ok at all if we would play with each other. and i tell you this,. i want that we would become for each other very dear, very close people, i want that our relationship would be built on the respect toward each other, but it means that none lie, none secrets, none hypocritical games. What are you looking here, my dear??? Can you tell me more about yourself and I will be very glad to get some your photos. I will be waiting for your reply. Kisses,
Letter 2
My darling Jake, thank you so much for your kind reply. I was so glad to get it and to know more and more about you. I so hope that our relations that we start so nice will become much more then just friend in the Internet because here we are looking for our beloved people, am I right???? I so hope that we have the same interests, by the way, do you have any hobbies???? As for me I am going info sort. To my mind it's very useful for our body and for our health, I try to in for sport every time I have a possibility. I like swimming and every morning I try to do my morning exercises because very often I have no time to go somewhere in for sport. You know I want to play tennis but, unfortunately, there is no courts in our city. It's a region center but it's not very big. I hope one day we'll have wonderful game and you'll show me the rules of tennis. I promise I'll be excellent pupil. In my childhood I dreamed to be a professional dancer and I spend much time in the club where I danced. We often went to another cities to show our performances. Unfortunately, it's not professional club and it is impossible to become a professional after graduation from it. To my mind dancing help us to become more beautiful, to have slender figure, to have beautiful step. Do you like dancing? What music do you like to listen and listening what music do you prefer to dance? I really like to read very much, especially i like to read fantastics , I'm fond of dancing, cause I think it's one of the best ways to get rid of bad emotions. I like to listen to the music like trans. And what music do you listen? As for my dreams I would like to have a person whom I can really trust and rely on .It's very important for me ,I want to love and to be loved by someone . I want to create my own family, based on trust, devotion and candor and, of course, upon mutual love and understanding, because I'm sure that it's impossible to be happy without love and being loved. I'm sure that being loved is more important than being rich, cause being loved means being happy! I wish to find my second half on this planet and make him the happiest man in the whole world! So, my dearest and nearest prince, I will be very glad to get letter from you and really hope that our communication will lead to serious and forever lasting relations. I think you want it also! Waiting impatiently for your reply. Sincerely yours, Kristina. I am waiting!
Letter 3
Hello, my dear Jake, nice to get your rely.
it's very pleasant for me to get to know that you liked me. believe me i was trying to tell you as more as possible about myself, about my city so as we would become closer each other a little, so as we wouldn't feel so strangers.
You see I'm also romantic person and need a reliable person who will near ( first of all with his heart, with his thoughts), who will feel that I need his support and help and who will never betray. And who will value you not for your body or money, but for you are such as you are. Only this is extremely important for me. And you know, for me it is really the sense of life. Maybe it is the reason that I couldn't find a worthy man. You see I have friends, job, but all the men, which I met, did not understand me as I would like. All they said me beautiful words, but their hearts were empty, they could give me sex, but this is not what I really want. I want a wonderful family with mutual understanding, devotedness, and of course love. And as a result of this love I want to have children. I haven't them now, but when I marry I obligatory will have them. I think a woman can be happy only when she have a beloved man, a family, and of cause if she is a mother. I don't know what can be more wonderful than to have own house, to have family's happiness, to have an opportunity to bring up children and spend together all time. I do not think that it is such an unusual desire. And it seems to me that you want the same. And what do you value in domestic life? how do you imagine a real family and the relations in it, what do you expect from your match and what are you ready to give in exchange?
I think that between man and woman, their relations must always be honest and open. They shouldn't reserve the things, which they want to do or have done. i think our life is not so long so as to waist it for such things as lie, superciliousness and hypocrisy. it's so great to say to your beloved person, how much he/she means for you, it's so great to care about him/her, to make for him/her a coffee in the morning, to make a massage if he/she is tired after hard day, to come true his/her desires, to live for beloved person. I hope that we will be able to become for each other such beloved people. On my opinion, the woman is made for care about her man, for creation of warm, family happiness, for to come true all his wishes and dreams. And what do you looking for in woman first of all, which her capacities do you appreciate most of all?
i have to say to you good buy, but i hope that our separation will not be long and soon i will get the reply from you.
i'll be waiting for it impenitently
Your Kristina
Letter 4
hello my darling Jake, how much happiness and gladness you bring to me, every your letter as one big tender kiss and you know how i'm dreaming to feel real kiss of your soft passionate lips on mine and that it would never end:o) my honey so much sunshine, when i'm with you and so much darkness when i'm alone. if i could i would never apart with you any more. You know, I am very glad to know that we have a lot of thing in common and this is really important in relations. I also think that there more 3 points that are also very important. #1 good communication, understanding, compromise. These go together and I could expound on for hours but if you can't talk, listen or work thru things you're not ready to be committed or willing to make it work forever. Without communication though you're doomed. Plus good chemistry and compatibility never hurt...#2 Trust, mutual respect and ability to forgive fundamental to the foundation of any relationship. #3 Desire to make each other feel special, cared for above all others and fiercely loved... It helps quite a bit too also strive to inspire or motivate each other to always be the best they can or reach for more. So support and genuine love for the other round out my top three list. Can you tell me what do you think about it and what you think could me really important in relations???? I will be waiting for your letter, and so hope to get it son, Kiss you tenderly, Your Kristina
Letter 5
My darling Jake, thank you so much for your letter. I was very happy to see your letter when I came back from my business trip, unfortunately it took more 2 days then I was thought. . I was really missing you and all this time I was thinking about and how you are there without me, my letters. I had a nice but very busy time there. I was really great to see new places and to speak with new people. You know that they are different then we are. I really can't explain why but I had this feeling all the time. They are really interesting in talking and they are very kind and nice. Every days was full of meetings and conferences. I wasn't alone, there were about 135 teachers from all over Ukraine and also about 500 from many places in Russia and about 300 people from Poland, Slovakia and we were studding their culture, their traditions, their educational experience, they were presenting some new elements of teaching, some new technology. From last Monday till Wednesday we were in Rostov on Don, then 2 more days in Krasnodar and then Saturday and Sunday we were in Gelendjik, a nice town on the sea side, but frankly speaking I was on the seaside just once. We were living in hotels there and woke up at 7 in the morning, having breakfast and at 10 we were starting a conference and then was meeting and I was free at about 8 in the evening and the only one wish was to go to the hotel room and sleep. I wished to go for a walk, to see town, but any way, I think that may one day I will have a time to go there as a tourist. I wished to have a camera with me, but I didn't have it and I can't show you the wonderful photos from that place. Missing you so much and waiting for your answer very impatiently, Your Kristina.
Letter 6
Hello my honey Jake, I was so waiting for this moment, when I could check my mail box, read your letter and write you my reply. My dear I want that you know that you really changed my life. It's not as before, it's brighter and every your letter, every your warm word about me, or for me makes her brighter. But there is sadness in my heart however. You are like distant sun for me. I see you, I feel your warmth, but can't touch you. I think of you all time. How have you spent your day? What are you doing now? Where are you now? Who is near with you? What is your mood? Do you remind about me? How often? And I began to reread our letters. It gives me a feeling that you are near, not for long, but it's becoming warmer. You know yesterday, in the evening I met with one of my friend, her name is Yana, and we went to drink some wine, to eat ice - cream and to discus her future wedding. There was music in the cafe. I heard very beautiful, slow song. i'm not sure, but it seems to me that it's called "Kiss by the rose" it's one of my favorite songs. And it reminded me about you. And at that moment I felt such sadness because of you were so far away and you were not here with me. And that such pleasant music was sounding and we were not dancing and you didn't hold me in your arms. by the way do you like to dance? i would like to dance with you, put my head on your strong shoulder, feeling your strong hands around me, breathe with your smell and listening to the beating of your heart near mine:o) do you like the romantic dinners? For example when you come back home after your working day and a such pretty surprise is waiting for you. pleasant, relaxing music, candles, laid for two table, the bottle of your favorite wine and of course dear for you woman. you sit down opposite each other, you look into the eyes of each other, you see as her eyes sparkle and the smile plays on her lips and you know that the reason of it is only you. you feel the delicate smell of her perfume and you are loosing in it.
My lovely, may be your heard that slavic women is more open than women from other countries, does it frighten you? Do you like when a woman doesn't reserve her feelings and emotions? have you already got the experience of communication with Ukrainian or Russian women?
I am missing you so much and thinking about you all the time,
Your Kristina.
Letter 7
Hello my darling Jake, thank you a lot for your letter. Your letters are like sun lights to me and it's very great to receive them in the morning, because each your letter means that this day must be very good...Thank you dear for your beautiful words... Dear, thank you a lot for answers... I was very happy to see them... it's really a great pleasure to know you better and better... and dear, i can tell you that my favourite colour is red... because it a colour of passion... but I like all the other colours very much... really... I like all sorts of music, it depends on my mood... when i am in good mood i listen to catchy and dynamic music, and when I feel not very well, when my heart is aching, or I feel lonely, I listen to tearjecking and romantic music... dear, as for me, i do not really know where it's better to live, because the village is good because of the fresh air and there is no noise and pollution... and I like cities, because there are a lot of things to do and many people to meet... but honestly I can tell you that I think that it's not so important where to live, but the key think is to live with beloved person in piece, with love and without arguments... :o) the financial situation is not important for me, it is very important for me that i have such an opportunity to take care about my beloved, it is very important to cook a dinner for him, to have a small dinner in the small and cheap restaurant, to have a picnic somewhere. it is very import to cook a dinner for my beloved man myself.
When I read you letter I feel very similar to you and I am very glad that I have such an opportunity to know you better. Darling, as for my friends I can say that I do have good friends... We were in the same form and we are still friends. and i know that in every difficult situation i can rely on them and they can rely on me. We have a lot in common and that's why it's always very funny to be with them... Each time we are together, we can do nothing but laugh... and i am sure that it will also be very interesting for you to be in the same company with my friends... :O) we have the same world-views and that's why it's very interesting to communicate... I love my friends very much and I think that they are my real friends, who are ready to give the hand of support in every situation, and in difficult minute they are ready to be near me... and as for me, I think that a real friend is the person, who is ready to make one step back, just to let you go farther... and sometimes we do the same... we can ruin our dreams and goals, if we want to help someone... and I think that it's really great... Dear, what friends do you have friend??? Do you have such a friend whom you can trust like me??? even if you do not have such a friend, i do think that your woman, your wife can be a real friend for you and i do hope that i will be such a friend for you. because the beloved woman is not only a wife, but also a reliable friend, lover, mother and sister. I do hope that one day i will be such a person for you...
Your Kristina
Letter 8
My darling Jake, you can't imagine how I was happy to receive your letter.
It was like the first sunshine in the morning for me. I am thinking about you all the time and I am really thankful for the fortune that allows us to meet. My darling you know, I have a dream and I want to make my dream true with my lovely man and to see all remarkable places with him, I want to travel around the world and it doesn't matter how it will be: by bus, by train, by air, by ship or by car. It would be so romantic to have a voyage and to see all sea's beauty, I to feel sea wind and a lot of sea-gulls above us. I know everything has its own smell and sea has too and I want to feel its smell, its character and mood. Traveling by air it's possible to see all world's beauty from heaven, to be on the heaven and to imagine ourselves like angels who look after people and try to help them if we need, I believe every people has an angel near him and we always feel them in difficult times, they help us to find our second half and I know I have an angel too because I find you and I feel so happy and I have no words to describe you my feelings. Traveling by car is the most romantic traveling, I can feel you near me and to do everything I want and when I want, to sleep under the moon and to feel your body near mine and to warm ourselves. I don't want to sleep in the hotel it's more romantic to do it under the moon light and to hear tree's rustling, to hear breathing of nature and to become a part of nature and to become one person in two and to have one heart for two, to see our eyes and to understand each other without words. And to take refreshing shower together and we'll help to refresh our forces to continue our adventures. To me I like traveling and I dream to see the whole world and it'll be great to do it with you and to share with you all my feelings and all my happiness. You know when I was a little girl I tried to watch all TV programs about the world and remarkable places, I always imagined myself in different countries with my lovely man, sometimes we were like pigeons, we had a lot of love and tender kisses, another time we looked for treasure and had a lot of adventures together but it was just dreams. Today I dream about my love and my family, I know if my lovely man wants to look for treasure I'll come with him and will take care of him, if he wants to have happy family and to live our happy and calm life I'll happy to share my happiness with him and to gave all my love and all my care for him and our children. How do you prefer to travel?
Missing you a lot and thinking about you all the time,
Your Kristina
Letter 9
Hello my dearest Jake! As usual today I got your letter and I was very glad. I don't know why but I feel that we get closer and closer with every letter. And when I get your letter it seems like everything is booming in my body, like everything is blooming in early spring. All my problems stay behind, I forget about them. In my life I meet very seldom such people who I can open my soul to. I see that you have good energy, cause it is very easy for me to communicate with you. Maybe you have a lot of friends, don't you? And I'm so happy that you have a free minute and pay attention to me, writing me a letter. Your letters support me. You know, while writing you a letter I don't need to think long what to write you, cause all my thoughts appear in my head very suddenly, cause I want to communicate to you, to share with you every day of my life, to tell you everything that happened to me during the whole day. And I feel such a good pleasure inside that I have you who I can speak to, can ask for advice. But I'm not sure that you like my attitude to you. Maybe all my letters, where I tell you everything about me and my life, are extra problems on your head, and I don't know if you want and if it is interesting for you to read about all my life and all my problems. I don't know if it is not difficult for you to give me an advise. But I do want it to be such a pleasure for you as it is a pleasure for me to read all your letters to me. Kisses,
Letter 10
My darling, my sweetheart Jake,
I want you to know, that you are the person, who is the sense of my life now, this is really true and I have been thinking rather long and careful before writing you this. I want to tell you thanks a lot, thank you for entering the world of mine and staying there till now and I hope that you will stay in my world till the end of my life. Yes, I understand, that all these words are very responsible, and you should never pronounce them, if you are not sure for 100%, but I can surely say this, that I love you, and you made all these feelings appear in my soul and in my heart. You made me understand what this word of love really means. Due to you I understood that it is possible to stay all day long without any meal, but being absolutely healthy and merry, and never feel the hunger, because everything inside of you, even your stomach if filled with this feeling, with the thoughts of you and only you, with the dreams, that have confused with reality. Only due to you I understood, how it is possible to spend all the night in the bed after a hard working day and never have the desire to sleep, but just laying with the closed eyes and thinking of my beloved, and imagining the most tender, romantic, and sometimes even too horny and lecherous episodes from our future. You know, sometimes it seems to me that all those fantasies were reality and it seems to me that I have been living with you for a long time. Due to you I understood how it is possible to sit on the most exciting lesson, and not to hear the lecturer, but only the tender words, that you whisper on my ear, due to you I understood, how it is possible to jog in the morning and notice nobody and nothing, not to feel the road under your feet, not to see the people, jogging near, but just seeing your smiling face, noticing your hands, that can embrace me with such tenderness and at the same time with such great passion and power. Due to you I understood, how it is possible to see some stranger, passing by me, but seeing only you in him and running up to him, and only then to understand that I was wrong, and to behave in such a way all day long.
You know, I would never believe anybody, if he told me, that there can exist such a condition of the brain and body, if I didn't feel everything this myself.
My dearest, you may not have the same feeling right now, but I should say that it is the most pleasant feeling of all in the world, this is the feeling that gives you the wings, and makes you become sure that you can touch the brightest star on the sky... This is the greatest feeling of being in love and feeling that it is mutual... I think nothing, but this and only this makes us really feel HAPPY.
Missing you so much and so love you,
Your Kristina.
Letter 11
My darling Jake, I am missing you so much and all the time you are in my thoughts. Honey I miss you so much! I want to be with you as soon as possible!! You are a part of me and I need you everyday like I need air to breathe. I need you in my life. I feel it and I'm sure that you are the only one in the life who I need. You know this night I even had a dream about you and me. We were together there and we were really happy. We were sitting together and talking and our eyes looked so happy and our children were playing in the yard. It was a boy and a girl. The boy looked just like you!! I was so happy of that dream! And now I know that it will be reality very very soon we need just to wait for a little. Honey just I want you to remember all the time that I want to be with you as soon as possible and you are the only one person who can make me happy!
My love, my sweetheart, you know today I took 5 days vocations in my work and the reason is that my best friend is getting married. She called me today and invited me to came to her as soon as possible to help her and also she told me that I will be her bride's friend on the celebration. I was in real shock , because I didn't expect this. We were studding together and then she moved to live in Taganrog town that is in Russia with her family and after school we saw each other only three times, but really we were really best friend!!!!!! So she called me and she was pleading me to come to help her. She is getting married and the wedding will be on Saturday and she didn't even buy her wedding dress so, my darling, I am leaving today. I an hour it will be my bus and in 5 hours I will be in her place and we have just Friday to organize everything. I really don't know what is going on there and why she doesn't have time to prepare everything before but when I will be back I will let you know. I will be in her place till Monday and on Monday evening I will be back and I will let you know about everything. I will be missing you so much, my love. I am in such hurry. I wish you will be with me because our Ukrainian weddings are very interesting and I am sure that you will liked it and when I will be back I will tell you everything about our wedding traditions, ok???
Love you so much,
Your Kristina.
Letter 12
My darling Jake, I am so happy that I am again with you and have an opportunity to write you. Oh, my darling, I was missing you so much and you were all the time in my thoughts and dreams.
My love, everything went really great with my friend's wedding. I came to them on Thursday evening and we had a nice dinners and discussing all the rest that needed to be ready for the wedding. Friday was full of deals, decorating cafe, buying flowers, wedding cake, fireworks, wedding dress and all the others so small but necessary things for this. In the evening we had a girl's party and it was really funny. Of course it was without men there and were talking, singing and dancing and remember all things from our childhood and school life. On Saturday morning we helped to prepare everything for wedding, decorated cars, rooms, prepared a lot of tasty things. Later it was wedding ceremony and the bride Maria was so beautiful in her white wedding dress and he husband was also really nice in back suit. In the morning, when the groom came to take his bride, he made some traditional rules that he could take her from her house. He must paid some money for the person who guarded her and made some traditional things for it as sang song for her beloved woman, declared a poem and his promises for her. Wedding ceremony was in the afternoon and after it we went along the town, visiting some special places for them and then went to the cafe where his parents were waiting for them. They were meeting them with wedding bread with salt and two glasses of champagne. They took two pieces of bread with salt, feed each other, then drunk champagne and pushed glasses for happiness. In the cafe it was a lot of competitions for them and for guests too and at the end of this was a wedding cake and a huge firework. Everything was really great, my darling. I imagined myself in such wedding dress in family surrounding and also I think that wedding is a really serious step and more over church marriage is much serious and important then official. What do you think???? Do you have the same in your place????
The celebration went on on Sunday, we were on the Nature near the Azov seaside, swimming, playing, singing songs, had tasty dishes on fire. In the evening we came back home really tired but happy, I was really happy because of my friend and her happiness and all these days you were in my thoughts and I was imagine our wedding and how it will be.
Yesterday our just married went for a honey moon to Crimea. I am sure that they will have really great time there. Unfortunately they don't sill have wedding photos but they promised me to make them for me soon. I really can't wait to see these photos. And I came back to my home yesterday evening and the road was tired and the weather was so hot and today also but I am very glad that I came back to you again, my love.
My sweetheart Jake, how are you???? Is everything ok with you, your family, your work???? Did you miss me???
Please, write me as soon as possible. I can't wait to get a letter from you.
Your Kristina.
Letter 13
Where are you??? Please, write me!!!
Created: 2010-10-08 Last updated: 2010-10-08 Views: 315