Tanya Hi Ash, how are things? Certainly looks like you have been having an amazing time. Bet you have had a brilliant time. Not long until you will be home now, back to rubbish Rotherham!! Have a safe journey home and enjoy your last days. Take care love Tanya x

mum and dad Hi Ash Pics look great, dad is rally jealous, though he thinks you look more like sam than he looks like gollum. Have a great few weeks and looking forward to seeing you, though I think you will find the local sights here boring after a while. Take us with you next time Mum & Dad xxxxx

Rob & Gem Ash, It's killing us looking at your photo's pal, we proper loved NZ....... enjoy the rest of your travels, cant think of a better place for you to finish off....... but you'll wish you had longer!!!! Dont forget, when you get to Queenstown, get your self to Fergburgers!!!! Ferg loves ya! Any way...... cant wait to see you when you're back, we'll have a mega sesh!!!!!! Easy now Rob & Gem xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

julie peech hi Ash glad to see you have found your site again - spelling still pretty poor but at least you are writing in paragraphs now. Looking forward to seeing you, but hope you have a great time in New Zealanda, take care and hopefully speak to you soon. mum

Rob Dave, What's up wi thi lip???????? Rob

Rob Ash, Cant look at your photo's J.E.A.L.O.U.S, too many memories!!! Looks like you're havin' a right laugh, wish we were still there!!! Just sat at work stressed out, thinkin' bout you pal. Oh by the way... the Queensland authorities were kind enough to waive the speeding ticket they gave me!!! they obviously know I have many leather bound books and an apartment that smells of rich mahogany!!! Keep on keepin' on!!!! Rob xxx

nanan grandad hi ash and lauren hope you had a nice holiday up north bet the weather is better now your in newcastle give our love to everyone love you nanan, grandadxxxxxx

Gem and Rob Hi Ash and Lauren, Ah it looks like your having a ball!! Some of these pics bring back some great memories it feels like a life time ago we were there!! Ash is that the zoo we were too tight to pay to go in? Keep enjoying yourselfs, look after each other xxxxxx

Auntie Lynne Hi there both glad you are having a great time!!! Love the pics, sorry you've had some rain Loz but you need to remember a little of what happens here LOL!! What do you think to the news? your mum has to keep dragging me away from baby dept , can't wait for me and you to go shopping no matatat or primada it might have to be baby designer!! sending you both love Auntie Lynne XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Julie & fred Hi Ash & Lauren Nice pictures, whats with the ring Ash, you're wearing more jewellry than Lauren!!! Glad that you are both having a great time, dont know if you have done your sky diving yet but hope it all went well. Speak to you soon Love to you both Mum xxxx

Chris Julie Zak and Ewan Hi It was great talking to you earlier. You made Chris really jealous. Glad you are both having a fab time, Enjoy the rest of your holiday there. Stay safe and happy. Missing you loads Lotsaluv Chris, Julie, Zak and Ewan xxx

Jacky & Paul (laurens mum and dad) Hi you two. Great to speak to you today. Hope you enjoy your island trip! Have you been snorkling yet? Did you get my news about lee and nicol and nanna lynne. Just what youve been waiting for Lauren but not as much as aunty lynne! Getting lots of info from uni for you and getting stuff ready for yu to take. Aunty viv has had her operation and is doing fine or she was till Janet visited. Everyone keeps asking if you are ok and having a good time-they are so jealous, and so are we. I am writing this from you new laptop - just testing it out. Now I know where to find you I can keep in touch more. Take care and have a brill time on your deseart island. Miss and love you loads. Look after her ash!! (and yourself) Love mum and dad

Becky Peech Hey Ash and Lauren, glad you have finally updated your blog even if it did take lauren flying to oz just to put a new message on. only kidding, hope you are having a fab time. im really jealous, im sat at home at the minute with nothing to do, who knew being unemployed would be so boring. it was really nice to hear from you on sunday morning, its just a shame you called at half 8 in the morning and i was still hung over. i did listen to most of what you said and it sounded cool but sorry if it sounded like i fell asleep during our conversation - i probably did!! he he. i really envy you though, getting off your backside before its too late and doing something exciting. i wish i had done that before i settled down with a job and a life. boo hoo. do you feel sorry for me yet. anyway good news is ive got a new job which i start on the 23rd of feb, its a really good chance for me to progress in my accounts career but im really nervous. anyway going out tonight for valentines so going to get off and get ready - you know how long it takes me to put my war paint on. speak to you soon, love you loads, hope you have a brill time.

julie peech It was nice to talk to you both earlier - hope you enjoy your trip - have lots of fun and lauren make sure ash puts on some pics. An dto you dave - hope you pick plenty of grapes and make lots of money but remember that sun tan cream!!!! - dont end up looking like ash Love to you all Julie xxxx (mum) to ashxxxx

aunty lynne Hi there hope you are having a great time!!! hope Lauren has arrived safe and well Love aunty Lynne xxx