Mam Absolutely loved the photos and your very descriptive blog. That's it then I'll be booking a holiday just as soon as I've accumulated enough money! Really enjoy this last bit as can't emphasize enough how much you will come back to earth with a massive bump so prepare yourself for it psychologically and maybe it won't be as bad as I think. Reality will really kicj in unless you have other goals to aim for!! Anyway lecture over just a note to let you know Ruthy that I have booked you a dental appt with Mr Corry for the 4th January at 1.30 (Friday) so at least you have that to look forward to. Enjoy Thailand and see you soon I'll let you know what happens about Dubai. Mam

RUTHY&BURTSY hey everyone we made it to nz ok! its freezing and we keep thinking about all the warm clothes we sent home after leaving the ski resort as all we have with us now are flip flops (aka 'thongs' in oz) and summer clothes. Well can't complain too much as if all the rumours we have heard are true then this country is going to be an amzing adventure. aaron lands on 18th then we pick up our campervan on19th and the road trip begins then. we havn't really planned anything just gonna see where the beast takes us. will keep you updated as we go. love you all xxx

Mam Photos are just something else, todya you will be leaving Oz and off to NZ I think it may also blow you away. Go careful and keep a check on the balance. Am trying to book your accommodation for Thailand for you all. Anyaway enjoy NZ and hope to speak soon. I'm off to China on 29th for a week but we can txt, but stay safe and have a great time in "the Van" Love you both Mam xxxxxxxxxxxx

nana burton just been looking at photos very good,hope your both ok take care love and miss you loads love nanaxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sue hey guys just a quick note to say hi looks like you are having a good time sitting out in the wonderful weather your mum is trying to get browner than me but it isnt working and she is getting bent all out of shape. sat reminiscing with an old friend from england who now lives in canada use d to live next door to my mum and dad, will chat to you again take care. love sue

mum, Angela and Joy Hi Guys Just a quick hello from Canada having a fantastic time weather hot natives friendly. Ben and Joy are excited about wedding plans. going to the great falls again will be cool to see one more time and im sure it wont be the last, this time next year we will all be here cant wait. Take care have fun stay safe. luv u loadsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

kirst + madz hey u 2, thanx 4 the birthday card, burts u did it again i was in floods of tears readin ur letter as i am now writin this, miss u both more than u can imagine tryin 2 b positive just keep thinkin about ben and joys wedding and how great it wil b 2 c every 1 all 2gether again n.e way gona go b4 i get 2 soppy love u both kirst +madz xxxx p.s did u get my e-mail with the pics attatched? xxx

Alice Hi guys just writing to see how yas are doing and that I passed my driving test 1st time last friday so I'm really happy :) I hope ya's r havin a gud time and I will tell everyone you both said hi love and hugs alice xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tom Shepherd Hey Guys, Sorry haven't left a message in ages. Have heard that all is well... Missing you back here. Everyone is well... Coxy is in New York, I just got back, Robs off to visit in a week and then the girls go out... Popular lady. Went to Arctic Monkeys concert with Rob and Ali last night... Awesome... Drunk as hell, soaking with sweat, and essentially beaten up. Rob lost both shoes for a brief period and then went crowd surfing... Ali cut his thumb after holding on so tight to my belt. Anyway just thought i'd fill you in on UK life. Hope all is well, Take care... Always Tom

sue,jon n girls hi,guys good luck in the mountains dont forget your long johns it will be cold everyone here is great miss you loads looking forward to the photos xxxxxxxx

Ruthy & Burts Hello guys!! Another quick message to let you know we are moving on to the next destination, leaving for the snowy mountains on Tuesday night its another greyhound overnighter. We moving in to the Lodge 'Peer Gynt' and the first guests arrive sunday morning so work begins. After we have settled in and made a few snow men we will write an update and put some photos on which are long over due. Got a few good ones recently as we been hanging out with the doddy boys and aaron. Will be in touch soon. Take care xxx

MUM Good luck back to your next destination let us know when you arrive in melbourne love mum and dadxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

Ruth & Burts Hello people, Well this is just a quick message to let you all know that we are Ok as the updates I know have been few and far between. We still busy working well I have finished work now and Burts has another week to go and then we leave for Melbourne on the 24th where we will stay until the ski season starts on the 20th June. Still not much gossip but we are having a bbq leaving party on SAturday as James and Carol are also leaving the day after us. As promised to James we are trying to hire a guitar for the weekend so Burts can entertain us all with a sing a long session. Hope you all OK at home, it's been a difficult couple of weeks for us as alot has been happening at home at the moment that we wish we could have been there for but we are thinking of you all and love getting your emails keeping us updated. Ok better go as I'm looking after Doddy today!! Take care Love us xx p.s Alice well done passing your theory, not sure if you passed your test yet but if so congratulations, say hi to the familyx