Hello to you both,

Hope things are ok and your still enjoying it,
I was really gutted about your gran mate, sorry i didnt write anything before, but i really didnt know what to say cos you never really know what to say when things like that happen.
Was going to ring you in fijii but paul said it was hard to get hold of you.
Las vegas sounded like it was a blast. Bet it was weird going from all them lights to a deserted island with no electric.

Hopefully youll be able to get some pics up on the site for us look at, now that your back into civilization.

Thats it for now, have fun in oz

Hi Cha & Lee. Really pleased to have heard from you so regularly. It's great to get your phone calls Cha. Both Mal and I were truly sad to hear about the loss of Lee's Gran.We have been thinking of you all.
Well Fiji sounded fantastic the sail boat experience etc something you'll not forget. Newzealand will be a another whole new venture so enjoy, have fun but always take care of one another! We've had severe problems with our internet/computer but its all sorted now fingers crossed.
Update from us - Tom loves his new school, he phoned us today full of himself he was presented in assembly with a trophy/metal star for outstanding performance and all other children had to shake his hand to congratulate him,he thought it was brilliant. Scarlet loves her new pre-school but has been very naughty this week ooops! she knows it too as she told me herself. They're having french lessons out of school at the moment. Tom's excited as they are getting some pigs anytime now to have babies (he says).
Well we are all good here. Joanne came to see us last Fri, she did half marathon (Great North Run) last sunday 13miles on her own- how good was that?
Take good care think of you lots and lots. Much love always Mum & Mal. Jules sends her love too. x x x

Hi everybody,
Just arrived in Auckland, actually at the airport, fast internet is amazing!!! Both ok, thinking of you all, January will come round extremely quickly!!!!!xxxxxx

Hi son and Charlene (charlie)hope you are both extremely well and enjoying your time in Fiji. Auntie Jay,di and uncle Si been up today helping mum sort grandma`s room out cause as you can imagine mum couldn`t bare to sort out on her own. We are all keeping our chins up but something comes along and smacks it one when you least expect it but thats life. I can`t really describe how empty the house is now grandma has gone and you and charlie so I won`t try to. Anyway you`ll be on your way to Kiwi land in a couple of days so update us all when you get the chance and keep safe love to you both from mum and dad. PS as you no little soldier sold car for you but I`d put a tenner of fuel in the chuffer so you will be ten quid light when we pay it in. xxxxxxxxxx

Hi guys. Hope you are both ok. Lee i've just sold your car to a geordie for £300. The bloody battery light wouldnt go out and then th abs light came on but he didnt seem bothered. Its still a good car for that though.

The last week has been tough for everyone but after this week hopefully we can get back to some sort of normality. Not that it will ever be the same around here without Grandma.

Still missing you both, cant wait to see you in OZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take care, Us xx

Hi everybody,
We are both very shocked and sadened about Grandma, she will be hugely missed by everyone. She told me that all she wanted from life was to have a family and we both think she did herself proud. We raised a glass to her on sunday and toasted to a fantastic Grandma and one of the most selfless people we know.

You will be missed and loved as always

Lee and Charlie x
Our thoughts will be with you all and Grandma on Monday x

Just to let you all know were both ok. Been on dessert islands for a week, so no internet or phones (electricity or hot water either!) The computers here are rubbish, so been writing our journal the old fashioned way, but will update site when we get to N.Z sometime after the 7th Oct when we find a library- theres lots to tell!!!
Hope everyone okxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hi there you two,

had scan yesterday everything looks fine due date 29th march 07 not much else to say on the subject except that i will find out what it is on the 9th November so i will let you know. I bet you are in Fiji now or are on your way it is weeing it down here so i'm dead jealous. Adam is racing at York this weekend it is the last one i think Paulous is going i will let you know how he gets on.

love karen
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Rodeo Drive baby - wot a fantastic place to people watch and don't get me started on the properties, plse don't bin/loose the brochures, post them home.
Cha it all sounds absolutely fantastic however was bold over to read Lee partied while you recovered! I can only think the "eat as much as you like buffets" are soaking up too much alchohol and leaving you too aware - Something to consider I fear - TIRED??? - you don't do tired when there's entertaiment on the go!. Or maybe it's taking it's toll striding out to keep up with Lee's long legs (that's if you're really wearing your pink pig skin walking boots?)I have to be honest seeing you in walking boots cracks me up.
Great to speak to you last nite, luv you 'around the world and back again'. I will wish Gran "happy b'thday" from you. Fiji next how romantic for both of you enjoy. Much luv to you both always Mum & Mal. x x

Hi everybody!!
The messages are great.
Karen - We got your e-mail of the vid!! that is well impressive i bet he pooped himself!! congrats on the time adam bet your chuffed to bits?
Mum n Mal - Will try calling again today, something always seems to be going on, plus its like the middle of the night or lunchtime when I need to call. -AND I cant miss out on lunchtime as you can imagine!!!!Hopefully speak today!!!
Mum n Dad Smiley's - thanks for messages dudes, how is grandma doing hope all is well? we are so tired from all this globe trotting already we can't wait to get to Fiji and just chill on the beach or maybe a touch of snorkelling or relax at the bar or stroll on the sand, not to rub it in or anything!!! Ha Ha!

Hi there,

Just to let you know went to Avon park on Saturday/Sunday and Adam did a wheelie like dad said but i have emailed you a video of it to your hotmail if you have problems it's on the u tube website anyway. The jeep did that wheelie coz the track there is really grippy and he used 180 brake of nitrous of the line, He did a 10.8 second run aswell - good eh!!. Sunday was well hot and when we picked Lewis up from mams Paul thought that my bright red face was haliarious (however you spell it). Anyway hope use are ok

your favourite sister karen xx

Hi you both were happy you got back safe to L.A. Had a great weekend looking after `little man' while karen/adam went racing at Avon. Adam did his nitros thing from the line and went vertical but didn`t tip over,phew then floored it down the track. typical tho' camcorder goosed. Paul/donna came round cause i was on with a Sunday breakfast, i swear they can smell bacon from miles away. Donna made a sunday dinner, deliiiiish so she`s past the test to marry our boy ha! ha!. We don`t suppose your bored yet not working no chance eh! Were all back to work 2morrow and are looking fwd to coming to Auss in Jan as we`ve paid for the tickets. Hope you manage to keep some photo`s this time. Anyway we all miss you both and wish you well on your travels. Lots of love from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

C H A
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Journals are exciting plse keep them coming. We remember going to the 'Rain forset' cafe with you(obviously not the same one!). SORRY I missed your call I was gutted but it was brilliant to hear on answer phone just how happy you are. It's good idea to go to Barbados with P & D not sure whether I agree you will qualify for another holiday so soon ha!ha! SO DON'T GET WED JUST YET in order to qualify for honeymoon in Barbados though as Mal and I need Casino lessons from Lee first to cover the expense! (just kidding). I'm sure Lees Mum and Dad need some breathing space too inbetween their sons big days.
Have e-mailed u.As always much luv to you both Mum & Mal. xxx