gillian hi em, sounds like u r relly enjoying urself. nice photos it looks great wel am now 6 months and getting fat lol, still not got no name lol tiff is having a boy as well and liz well hers had its legs crossed, nothing change at work same old s*** lol well take care xxxx

Pip Just thought i should write something as no1 as put a message on since feb! The Shame!!! Well em i just read ya email, and it sounds amazing! Love you lots and miss u xxxx

Emma Yeah sorry pip I work to hard to send long emails, im at work now, looking forward to 8 when i finish and go to the pub. You will always be my fave sister, will try to call home soon as I can. Might have to wait till i get paid. Love ya xxx

Pip Well i decided it was my duty to post a message on here, as gaz has, and well if he can i am goin 2 post more than him!! BUT more to the point I GOT A SNOW DAY ! ! Me very happy altho had to go in to school for a whole hour! Have you seen any snakes yet? cant wait till u get home and actually have time to tell us in detail instead of ur quick emails or messages! Luv ya x

Gaz HaHa there is nowhere you can hide from me!! Your pics look good want some of my own tho. Cant wait to be out there GAZ xx

Tiffany Aaaaah! You have Bondi beach and we have the delights of the coldest winter in the history of the UK (or is that just the Welshland?!!!!) i wanna come in the campavan! Miss ya miss. You will have a full desperate housies series to watch and discuss with me on ur return!! love love XXX p.s -look out for my aunt/aunt/uncle/grandad/3 cousins!! - i have a key for their house, shouldve lent it to you!! xxx

Gaz Now then little bairn I hope things are ok on convict island! Dead jealous that you're over ther sunning yourself while i'm stuck in Hull with all the snow =( Enjoy yourself and don't do anything I wouldn't do which admittedly isn't much as I'm sure you know from the scandalous rumours about me.... Lots of Love Gaz xxx

kieran hey em, hope ur enjoyin urself, surely must be better than here, many apologies for the wrecking of ur car, it was not my fault and a rather traumatic experience. hope 2 here from u soon xxxx

Pip Hello emma kath! its seems so weird that once again u r so far away and my nosey ness has to be toned down! i am missing u lots already and as much as i love dani she just cant beat u at bein the best big sister eva! Mum and dad are havin a chat wit andrew and alex, they dont know about this yet! soon it will be flooded with messages! Hugs and Kisses xx

Emma Hello my lovelies. Im here and safe. Not much to put in the journal yet but next week I promise to do it. For now I have bondi beach calling me! Love you all lots x

Sarah Hey em, hope u got to the airport ok and ur mum, dad n danni dint get to upset!! how was japan? hope u dint eat anymore dogs - poor things!! hope josh made u a massive sign for wen u landed in oz! still weird thinkin ur soooo far away but can still keep in contact - dont u love modern technology! well have fun hun n keep us updated. Love u xxxxxxx

Tiff I miss you already and now you will be in another country!! Have the most amazing time, I know you will - Oz doesn't know what's coming!! Keep in touch when you can, much much love, miss you missy, t xxxxxxx

Rachel Hey Em, Glad you've finally got your visa etc sorted and will get to Oz and enjoy the sunshine! Glad someone will have a tan!! Hope you have a good trip and i will follow your journal and send you messages to keep you up to date with boring Kimberley Road!! Take care, have fun, love Rachel xxxx