Well back in one piece. Not sure it got much coverage in the UK but there was a coup in Fiji whilst we were there.. funny! Didn't see an AK47 though unfortunately. Had a great time all the same. Islands were as you'd imagine. Two were pretty laid back and quiet, one had a bit more going on and one was labelled as the party island of Fiji. Not many mishaps, oh apart from being stung by a stingray!.. no sh*t! Stood on it coming back to shore after snorkelling - in the heel. Pretty painful. Had to walk like a poof for a couple of days. Oh and had the two bob bits for a couple of days too, dodgy food at the 2nd resort!.. Weather was mostly good.. too hot at times couldn't lie in it! Stayed in some really nice rooms though.. had a nice little cottage over the beach at one place with the sun rising in the door, that was pretty cool!.. did a bit of scuba diving and stuff.. fish were really cool and the reef was amazing. Anyways, take a look at the pics! Got a few underwater pics to put on too so keep looking!
As for back in Oz.. it's all a bit weird. Helped Liana put the Christmas tree up the other day, in 30 degree heat! Can't get my head round it. Should be freezing cold and dark at 4! (not complaining though). What else, went to see Robbie Williams last night in Melbourne, was a good gig - will get those pics on soon.
Not too much planned over Christmas.. gonna spend it playing backyard cricket probably at Lianas with a few bevvies . Going to watch the ashes on Boxing day (although not much to play for now!!), and going to the coast for a week with Liana's family between Christmas and New Year. Then it'll all be over soon after that.. planning to get back to Blighty in Feb. Don't wanna think about it yet though just wanna enjoy Christmas!!
Anyway, gonna get off to bed. If I don't leave another message before.. hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year!
Take care
Paul
Benny
Jay/Laura - hope your 'wipers' survived this latest zoo trip!! The best idea is to take the car to the car wash and have the only thing that wasnt torn off by the primates ripped off by a damn carwash!!! - oh how i laughed!!! Glad to hear your both well, I'm now working for Bury Council and Ruth started a 8-4 monday to friday job as an Intravenous nurse... she wants to practice taking my bloods!!! speak soon, stay safe bro... Benny
Paul's Mum
Message to JD: Hey- I bought Paul the nike vest and I think he looks good in it. You are only jealous cause he is better looking than you!!!! from Paul's Mum
Mr T
I aint getting on no plane, fooooooool.
Paul
Happy Birthday mum! Hope you have a great day and enjoy the prezzies! Love you x.
JD = f*****! There are some good players and good teams in the league.. i'll admit it's not the same level as Premier Fives was but we still won the competition! And my mum bought me that white Nike vest for my birthday! ... and JJB Wigan pie eaters signed me up on a 3 year contract the other week!
Sorry Tess I didn't realise you'd bought another car since your first! Anyway i'll ring you soon!
Off to bed now leave for the airport in 6 hours. Fly Melbourne to Sydney then onto Fiji.. not looking forwad to flying again!
Ta ta.
Tess
it was my second car you plonker!!
P.i.m.p
Before I say what i'm about to say.... apologies to the person who bought paul the white nike vest...NICE!! How gay does tall paul look in them shorts and tank top!!......Tank top!!
I can't believe what a sensation it has caused........I have spoken to lots of marketing people and GUS, Makro Mail, NEXT directory, M&M Sports and JJB(wigan Pie eating Branch) they are NOT interested.... They said "tell the thin guy who looks fat to stick to his day job,... playing GIRLS @ 5-a-side!!
PAUL come home soon!!!.... I think you've got something to tell everyone...haven't you?
Paul
Hey all.
Thought an update was due! Thanks for the messages Tess and Becky, good to hear from you!.. Sorry to hear about your car, your first car always means alot hey? Least you weren't hurt. Anyway hope you and the fam are ok and i'll give you a ring soon promise!
Anyways.. good to hear the weather is switching again ;-) - hear it's brass monkeys over there.. was a mild 39 degs C this week! I need it really to prepare for Fiji on Tuesday! Spending first night in Nadi then catching a boat up to the islands. Staying two nights on each of Tavewa, Naviti, Wayasewa and Beachcomber islands. Looks good can't wait to get there.
Hey Digsy's boys, I've added another trophy to the mantlepeice.. Won the grand final in the 5-a-side league we play in. Top 4 went into a play off. We finished 2nd, won the semi and then the final. Finished 9-4 (I bagged 5!).
Spring Carnival was good. Went to 3 races. It's crazy over here they're mad for it. At Derby Day there were 130,000 people at the one event. Couldn't even go for a piddle! It's more of a fashion show though than about the horses for most people.. there were peops in fluorescent orange suits and stuff! Got some really good pictures will get them on soon.
Apart from all that, still at 3 degrees, but gotta leave soon as my 6 months term will be up with them. Looking forward to Christmas - although it's gonna be seriously weird waking up Christmas morning to 35 degree heat as opposed to snow and ice!
Right i'll stop talking s*** and get off. Hope everyone is good, and the dark nights and baltic weather isn't getting you down too much!
Take care.
Paul.
Tess
Aaaargh how bad do I feel.... completely forgot about your birthday until i read those messages!! hope you had a good day! then again I shouldn't feel too bad seeing as you b*****ed off to Australia for my 21st. Hows things babe? Im so upset.... i crashed my car on the M25 last week and just got a phone call from the insurance company who told me that it is completely dead. I love that car - i feel gutted. i know its just a piece of metal but i got really attatched to it. never mind eh!! Apart from that Im all good. Have got my exams in 3 weeks for my course but im not letting them bother me as im too excited about christmas already ha ha. Would really be good if we could have a chat soon cos i havent spoken to you in so long. Im away all week in Harlow but if you can call me at the weekend at home it would be really nice to catch up. I hope your ok babe and having fun. miss ya xxx
Becky
Hi Paul,
Just wanted to wish you happy birthday for yesterday, hope you had a great day, 23 wow doesn't time fly when your having fun, hope you are.
Speak Soon. Bec xx
Paul
G'day guys! Thought i'd leave a birthday message on the site! On the road to recovery from last night, was in a bad way, no recollection - the usual. Went to a place called Bimbo's in Fitzroy. I've put the pictures on already (along with heaps more from last few months!).
Wanna say a massive thank you to family for presents, they're all great. Thanks mum and dad for the top and shorts (and money for Fiji! ). I read your letter, and got the angel thanks - you know me I need looking after! Wish more than anything I could see you all, especially today. I haven't watched the DVD yet i'm going to put it on later when i'm sober enough to take it in! I laughed when I realised the box you put everything in!! . Thanks to sister for England top - I'll be wearing it for the ashes Lynds!, go England! Thanks Sven and Jen (and Bobby) for t-shirts, they fit really well, I didn't expect that. The red top is cool, got it on now! Thanks guys. Thanks Aunty Jen and Uncle Keith for the $50!!, really cool to do that, gonna put it away for Fiji!, and thanks for the card and photo's Gary and Karen, I can't believe how much older Rachel looks!
I was spoiled this end too, Liana got me a Pete Murray DVD (awesome Aussie Indie dude), and a really cool silver engraved ring. Lianas folks got me an hour massage at a Massage clinic cause i'm always complaining about my aches and pains! Lianas mum knows my calamatous nature and got me some band aids too! . Matt and Kath got me some cufflinks, even Lianas nan got me a bottle of JD!, done well!
Jamie and Laura are coming round this arvo for bit of a birthday bbq, so the livers got an hour left of re-generation! So that's more-or-less been my birthday. Thanks for the text too Carrie and H!
Anyways gonna go, i'm moving out of my apartment this next week so i'll let you know what the new place is like! Thanks again to all for pressies and stuff, unexpected and greatly appreciated!
Miss you all
Paul x
Big Bro Seddo
G'Day folks nice to hear the weather is getting better, We have been having raft races down the street here its pissing down all the time. Believe you have seen the footage of my skydive jamie, how cool did it look it was top!!
Hear you have your own gaff now aswell, I think dad is lining the living room floor up for when he comes over for the ashes. How was fiji did you see anyone u knew from the last time u were there? The aussie side of the fantasy are doing rather well are you getting inside info over there. Spoke to Cooney the other day he has been trying to ring you but think he had the wrong number. The cone head game looks funny how many injuries?
Whats this i hear that Paul has got an Oz accent 'ya great galar' i'll give you 2 weeks when u get back to bolton before its gone from all the ribbing youll get, fair dinkum. You will have to teach me the art of DJ ing when u get back. The teams must not be up 2 much if your top scorer at 5 a side only messing starting are own team up over here 7 a side though at St Marys on monday nights
Right im off now Jim and JD are having a game of poker online so off to kick their arses
I will get one of the phone cards and give you a bell this weekend L8rs