Welsh b****** hows it going chef, you treating the wife well? where you guys to now? i know it probally says somewhere on your site but i can't be arsed looking. Im off home tomorrow f***ing sucks big time. Anyways just a quick message to see how you guys are and when your back and if possible if you got some time you reckon you could send me some pictures. Nice one guys speak to you soon

Alyson Hey you guys, how's things? Just thought I would say a quick hello and check all is well. I am at work and its dull grey and raining outside - and it's only Wednesday!!! You have all this to come back to! You will be home so soon - can't wait to see you both. Take care, make the most of your few weeks left. Bye for now xxxxx

Kam - Nick - Daz Yo Yo Mo Fo's....Wassssssup! Me and the boys are just hanging out at home playing pool and doing the usual!! Things are pretty good here, It's starting to actually warm up.... not much though. Things are going good with Sam and I and should send you guys some photos soon. Nick May Says he's fat. alright you tarts.....trying to sort out some extra curicular activities bit to no avail...hope you are both well....kam is doing weights with no top on!!! sexy best."preperation, preperation,preperation.... Anyway we're off - See ya

tom alright guys. visas are b******s in asia - sure everyone tries to rip you off. if youve already got your visa then you should be fine, just make sure youve got as many days as they said theyd give you. for laos just walk across yourself and you should get a 15 day job (enjoy the tubing). on the vietnam border some guys will ask for your passport cos they want money for filling the form in which you can do yourself so just say `who are ya`. be carefull in orthern vietnam cos everyone is out to rip you off, if your leaving through saigon you should be fine. think cambodia is ok on boarders. enjoy, t xxx ps - get yourself to nhtrang and idulge in jam jars at the sailing club - very similar to buckets!!!

Dave and El CONGRATULATIONS RUTH AND ROB. a bouncing baby boy,glad to hear everyone is well, and glad to have another reason to come visit when we get back and before we get one if those pesky job things! Congrats again and good luck. Love Dave and Ellen xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Sister Sam Hi guys, just to let you know that Ruth and Rob have a son, Lawrence Robert Day who was born at 3.36am today. He weighed 8lbs 14 1/2 oz. He's a big boy like his Dad! Apparantly everyone is OK but tired, and as soon as we get piccies I will forward them to you. Hope Asia is good, don't get too near those chickens! Love Sam and Jacky ( the quiet, sedate and lovely house!)

Dave Hey there the BOYs from Leeds, i think if you look closely at the Cairns journal entry on june 9th you'll find you got a very big shout out! sad to hear that Tom has gone home due to Lack of Beer funds but Dan you'll Love SA. It's Mint as you would say. Look after ya selves and see you in London.

Sister Sam Hi guys, hope you arrived safely at the other Barker residence! Say hi to all for me. All going well here, no baby news yet though from Ruth. Mum did really well in her half marathon, and I'm sure she'll tell you all about it. Paul Stoddart came over to ours yesterday and he can't believe how much you've grown up Boy! Mind you, he now has facial hair as well. Roly really loved him. Have got a wicked photo to show you guys when you come home, or maybe I can email it. Roly in a pushchair! He looks so comfy! Obviously I just did it for a joke, and wouldn't really take him out in it....... Only 9 more get ups for school from today. Can't wait. I have dusted off the videos and we're going to ge square eyed, obviously it is all to help their understanding of the books we have read! Anyway, got to go, videos to rewind! Take care, Love Sam XXX

the boys alrighty you guys hope your doing good, which sounds as if you are from your last email. speaking off whivh the last lsst of your diary entries gave the leeds boys much dimasy as they did not get a shout out...... boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! anyway we forgive you as your our goon drinking buddies and we miss you loads. we're inmexico at the mo and having a good crack tho we're defo missing airle - cairns binge - big time. saty safe dudes, love ya loads, t * d xxxxxxx

Ellen Hey everyone, good to hear from the Barker and Gaunt clan, not sure my family know we have a notice board. Can't believe Ruth's baby is due so soon, feels like we have been away for sooo long! Well work is finnally over and we had a great leaving doo last night with everyone we have met up here. Will be sort of sad to leave but not really. Really looking froward to meeting the family and being in a house before we start the next stage! good luck with the marathon Gill, you'll do great! lots of love El

G/Ma You certainly seem to be seeing more than your fair share of spiders. Perhaps you should look for something slightly more cuddly. A koala or two perhaps.Looking at your itinerary you should be soon on your way to Perth and a few home comforts. give my regards to your Uncle Charlie and family. Ruth and Rob's baby is due this week-end coming and then Louise's wedding on 29th July. And then it will be coming along to your home coming. Are you looking forward to getting back to good old U K or is the sunshine and outdoor life in Oz. calling you? We are all looking forward to seeing you both. Take care and enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Lots of love G/Ma xxx

Sister Sam Well, what a brave pair you are - never mind the crocs and the spiders, what about that scary HUGE Hagrid type man! I have to say that the spiders would have me on the first plane home! Lots of changes here - Forest went last Wednesday, among other things he threw a bucket at Roly and it hit him - clearly not a good idea for me to see him after that little episode! It was Aaron's 18th yesterday and he got a little drunk last night with us, but stayed at his girlfriend's house, think he may have been sick! Aaron is moving out on Saturday to the same place that Kayleigh went, and he's really looking forward to it. He will be in the army by September and we'll be all alone by Saturday. It will do us good to have the house to ourselves for a bit. I hope you enjoy your last few weeks of freedom and loko forward to hearing more about it when you come home. Take Care Love Sam and Jacky, Roly, Ella, Monty and GizzyXXXXX

Mops Forgot to say that you need Alyson to give your pole dancing friends some advice- you do know that she has had lessons in the subject. Sorry Alyson, couldn't resist!!

Mops Hi you two, the photos are great. You both look so well and happy (except the one of Ellen on the boat looking a little green!!) Please, please, please, I believe you about the horrid spiders but no more photos cos everytime I open up a photo with one on it makes me jump!! Enjoy a little R & R once you have finished working and have lots more fun. Only 10 days until I do the half marathon, wish me luck, cos I'm gonner need it, especially if the weather is as hot as is being promised right now. Love and miss you both, Mum xxxxx