Hi Darlings

Just a quickie - no Alan not that sort of quickie - bad boy.

Just seen Cook Island pics and report - Wow! You are a pair of lucky so & so's. What an amazing experience for you both. Love the pics with you both with Hollywood sign in the background - Awesome (bet you are sick of hearing that eh).

Louie still got his sling on, not recovering too well actually unless he pulling a fast one to keep me doing his chores - what do you reckon. He says he gonna try trampolining next. Nothing to say to that is there - just go for it - he's well insured.

Stay well babes. Take care of each other.

Love ya - Sylv x x x

Hey guys,

loving your photos of the cook islands, looks like you're having an awesome time! Am eagerly awaiting your NZ blogs as i'm toying with the idea of going there too when i come over to that side of the world in Jan, so be good to see what its like!

we have met Peter's young lady and the boy's done good, she's a really sweet girl and way out of his league ha! (only kidding Pete!!!)

have a wicked time in Auckland xxx

Hey Alan. fantastic pix from the cook islands - by e the way - apparently Heroes Season 3 starts later on this year!! wonder if you'll be back?

Hi Jules and Alan

Make sure you go to the ice bar in Auckland its by the pier where the ships dock!! You'll love it!! Emma xxxxx

Hi People

Im glad its going well,takes me back to 1981 those were the days.This weekend im taking the lucky mrs penfold to florence,as its our 20th wedding anniversary as i always say the train robbers got less!!.No doubt al you have heard that we beat man utd,so great to hear that whingeing sweaty sock fergie spout off !!.The trains sound great,its a long way from do you want any thing from the trolley like we get here !!.Lonely chef is no longer lonely thats good news.I have heard on the grapevine that david blunketts offered the young lady the use of his dog when they go out and about !!.

Enjoy the rest of your travels.

Love

Rob,Maria and Josh Penfold.

Its ok i'm back.. Sorry aint left a message sooner its just my boss aint to keen on me using the computer durng work time, where as i am!

Well you've certainly been a busy couple of people since i last looked at website aint ya. Viva Las Vegas hey mate.. That looked amazing with all the lights and different things.. Makes ya laugh though dont it how we get encourage to turn landing light off when we go out and that cos of global warming and that, yet there is a city like that with a couple of lights on!! They should make them use energy saving light bulbs on the outsides ha.. Did you lose much money?? Could you imagine letting James loose on the slots out there ha Would test his and jenny's relationship hey lol he's not allowed to play the fruity's in pubs anymore ha bless him.

And san fransico... that looks cool. The old rock prison looks amazing. I wouldnt fancy being locked up in there and having to be lonlely chef inside cos i think an innmate would soon stop me being lonely hey! but would love to go round it like you guys did..

right must get on. adolf is telling me to get off computer now. Take care both of you and keep up the good photography. Oh yeah i might not be "lonely" chef for much longer.. kinda met a yong lady! sweet ha. and its gets better! she's my lunch lady from work lol

right speak soon. Love you Alan x hi julie hope your well to x

Hi Alan and Julie. I am visiting Sarah, Nick and George this weekend and having a look through your blog and photos - looks like you are having a fantastic time - very jealous!! I agree, the Grand Canyon is amazing, and Alcatraz is really interesting. I have got a website that you may be interested in when you get to NZ and Oz - www.independentbackpackers.com. A friend of mine set it up and it looks really good - will help in terms of finding hostels and trips etc. They also have a website if you want to buy a car - www.travellerscarmarket.com. Hope these are helpful. Anyway, just finishing one of Sarah's fab Sunday breakfasts and your little brother is wandering around keeping his parents busy! He has a great little personality - and is very chatty - I wonder where he gets that from! Have a great trip. Karen

Hi you 2 lucky people. I haven't been on here for a while as things seemed to be at a standstill but - WOW!!! - you sure have been busy. Your descriptions of places that you have been are so great - I feel like I am with you - I wish- although we did Orlando so that took me back. Jules, you don't look too brown in your photo's and Alan looks even whiter - whats gone wrong? Maybe you been spending too long in those mucky bars drinking mucky beer! We had a great time with Nan and Grandad at Easter. Oh and just to update you - stupid Uncle Louie took the Grandkids to Doncaster ice skating - thought it looked easy and he might try it - slipped on the ice and dislocated his bad shoulder - now he has to spend 3 weeks in a sling. Wouldn't mind it would teach him a lesson but I get to go to work then come home and do all the chores, shopping, ironing etc as well. Now we are getting a divorce on the grounds of "stupid arse in charge of ice skates". All for now darlings. Stay well. Take care of each other. Love you

Aunty Sylv

HI JULES THANKS FOR THE WEATHER UPDATE IN VEGAS SORRY TOO HAVE MISS YOU BY A FEW DAYS BUT I,LL BE HEADING TO THE CASINO ROYALE FOR A FEW MARGARITAS TAKE LOTS OF CARE LOVE ..KATH XX

Hi Julie & Alan , had coffee with your Mum today Julie, ( she is looking fine ) & she gave your blog details ...so i have enjoyed reading all about it ...and laughed out loud re your drive in California ...years ago Arthur & I did a similar trip & I insisted we sang the song with the place names in as we drove by ...have a wonderful time & enjoy every minute ...will keep an eye on the site now that i have found you ....lots of love to you both ..Helen

Hi Guys

Wow you have been hitting the points of interest since i last read your blog fantastic!! i sit here, having just changed the most stinky nappie of my 12 week old daughter and shouted at my son for trying to push me over the edge of the grand Can and just dream about being somewhere other than England! I cant believe that Mr M didnt pop the biggest question while in Vegas especially after your drinking session that would have been a great blog to tell! take care speak soon Lou, him, him and her xx

hey there guys, jules ive written back to you on your facebook and its an uber long msg! im wanting to see some pics of san franciso on here, so get some pic taking! lots of love xxx