Never will I worry that you are not eating enough! I've enjoyed your blog and photos very much. Sydney looked much the same as it did 28 years ago - but at least you avoided being stung by a jellyfish and those rip currents at Bondi, as it was such a miserable day!

Hope you have a great week in Brisbane and thanks to Neil and family for having you to stay.

Love Mum XXXXOOOO

Coffee and blog. I don't need any lunch today. After reading the blog. I'm full up!! Love the pics. What is on top of that tree??

Hannah. I have had a busy week so hope the weekend's going to be a quiet affair with plenty of sitting about.

Oh well back to the grouting.

Oh wow! Nothing better than getting to work and checking the web site! Great pics, lovely blog!!! Loads of references to food again I note.

Have tons of fun with Scarlett and Cooper, stay safe loads ans loads of love xxxxxxxxx

Hello to Neil, Scarlett, Cooper, Jodi, Matt, Vanessa and Justin!!!!! Hope you are all well, I can't wait to speak to you really soon! (hopefully tomorrow!) Miss you guys lots and lots and hope you put photos up on here really soon....wish i was there lots and lots of love hannah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx p.s. hi millie and cherry too!

Morning girls. Glad to hear you have made Neil's. How's things???????

Thanks for the drink Neil. John said it was nice to speak to you but the line was a little crackly and he thought you said buy everyone at the club a drink and send you the bill. The bill was a bit higher than we originally thought as the quiz team were at home. Hope that's ok. Trish said hello. Invoice should arrive in the next few days.

Love to the kids.

Underwater pics at last. Great beard Cherry!!

Just a few observations

1. I hope it was a democratic decision as to who had the top bunk

2. Pepsi and what?? We could see the top of the bottle but not it's contents

3. Millie. How many times have i told you to use the Vardon grip

Digger. Chill out old boy. They are doing their best.

Hi Milly! Hope you're well. Looks like you're having a great time. Guess what - Foxy is in Australia too at the moment, so if you bump into him say hello. Australia looks quite a small place on my globe, about the same size as the isle of wight, so you'll probably see him in the pub or the local shop in woolagoolagong

Oops, forgot to give you our numbers: mobile 0404068554 & home 32880037. The kids and I also have school holidays coming up for a week starting Friday 4th of April back on Monday 14th April.

Hey, can't help feeling the last entry was a bit harsh on our cricketers! Bowling a hard peice of leather 22 yards at speed AND to get it to go straight AND at the right length is very difficult, be fair! They only have every day of their lives to practice as well!! And did you see the way those horrid kiwis threw the ball at our poor batsmen!!!! Bring them home before one of them gets hurt I say. Now what about our poor rugby boys........

Hey Milllie & Cherry,

So sorry it's taken so long to touch base but for the first time in my life I momentarily missed placed your treasured letter. Lucky I'm such a dedicated teacher I found it amongst my planning! So you are in Australia no better place to be in the world and don't know how the weather is down there but it's just perfect in little old Ipswich. The kids and I are very excited about and eagerly awaiting your arrival. Of course you are welcome to stay with us. Don't know your full itenerary but we are doing some "real" bush camping in a beautiful wine district for Easter which you could join us for. Anyway I gues we'll hear from you when you arrive. Can't wait to catch up and show you some sights. Love Jodi xxxx

Girlies,

first chance we've had to see the pics, and yes they are wonderful!!! You both look like seasoned travellers, love the fringe Cherry!! Can't wait to see the bridge photos and hear about Melbourne! Lots of love to you both Mummy and Daddyxxxxx

ps Anybody heard from Phoebe after yesterdays dismal debacle

pps Millie, forget the rest of Oz, get over to NZ and open the bowling for England. You'd do no worse than the taller girl playing at the moment.....

(message before was for 'digger' btw!)

yes we have done the bridge climb everyone! it was quite scary actually, but amazing - of course there will be photos (in the lovely jumpsuits as well!) xxx