mikedauncle Hi Liz and JackStrange, the variance in the number of photoalbum "views": i can understand why "last night in boro" got zero hits, but why did agnes water get zero (sounds like a boring spinster aunt?) while skydiving (sounds exciting) got 109 hits? Anyway, agnes water looks lovely. See you in harlech,loveMike

Mom Dad Hi Liz JackHope ypo are enjoying Las vagas. NO GAMBLING THOUGH!!!!Weather picked up here dad is filling another skip but the mound of builders rubble does not seem to budge, going down I think we will need another one. Moved the greenhous and dad has now got peppers, toms and cucumbers growing. Mike survived his stag night . I went on Kirsty's to the comedy club it was a great night a bit more civilised than the lads. You have to be up early Sun 6th when you get back liz for a dress fitting inh Stone at 9' o clock, hair on Tues, Glasses Tues ,nails Fri. Don't think I have forgotten anything else. Everyone is well and looking forward to your return. Have fun in t6he big apple and don't forget to shop!!!!Love Mom and Dad.

Joy John Laura and Adam Hey both! hope your both okay, sounds like you're having a lovely time!! Was so sorry to hear about the bag theft- hope you'v found some new clothes now Liz! Mom n Dad are off to Gran Canaria 2mz (the same place me n adam have booked for in June!) so im granny sitting while getting all my essays done :( Mom n dad went out with urs last night for a uno wot n they heard about the lovely time ur parents had out with u! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Take care n enjoy fiji x x x x

Mike Hello both! Hope your ok and getting over the bag theft! Looking forward to you getting home now! Mising you, speak to you soon Mike

Nan & Grandad So glad that you have arrived in Fiji safe and well. It sounds an exotic place. Don't forget NO SMOKING near the grass skirts.Easter Monday there is the hill climb at Red Marley, would love to go but don't know whether we shall make it, Nan has a bad cold and cough. Mom and dad came today in the new Merc, very posh ! Take care, Love from both to you both. Nan & Grandad

Dad/Andy Dear Jack and Liz, Bula to you too. It’s really good to see that you have arrived safely after the trauma of the last few days in Auckland. And the bumpy landings are always the best. Fiji looks and sounds like heaven. Never mind all those stolen clothes - I can’t imagine you will need to wear much in Paradise. Your descriptions of your adventures are getting weirder with every entry - zorbing down Mount Doom, black water rafting, the glow-worm tour and jet-boating through a hole in the wall, never mind the Thong Thief. And what is ‘Mammoth walking’ ? Talking of holes in the wall, I have transferred some money into Jack’s account today - or at least I think I have. The bank staff in the local Halifax bank were completely stressed out at the prospect of moving money from one bank to another. But hey, that’s just the hi-tech twenty-first century for you. We are going down to Alderley on Sunday to see Grandma and the Shrimps (sounds a bit like a rock-band, doesn’t it ?) Joe and Sarah are back in the Boro on Sunday. Britta’s in Portugal. Charl is playing a new Super Mario game next door (students, eh ?) Nik is still at work and I am about to go and play five-a side. Take care and come home soon and safe. Love. Dad/Andy PS Not Just a Game was reviewed in last Saturday’s Guardian !

Nan and Grandad Hi Liz and Jack, Mom and Dad texted fro HK, on their way. Textedfrom HR catching train home. Will see them at weekend. They certainly have enjoyed themselves. When are you off to Fiji, sounds exotic. We are very envious. have a great time. Lots of love, Nan and Grandad

Ali Portlock Hello... Liz and Jack - I'm soooo Jealous of all the amazing things that you're seeing a doing! I know that your probably far to busy to be thinking of whats going on back here, but if you get a spare min, please could you email me your address so I can get you a nice sparkly wedding invitation to greet you when you return?

Nan & Grandad Lesley and Derek, Liz and Jack. Not heard for a while is everything OK

Nan and Grandad Text from Lesley and Dek. They now have motorhome and have met up with you. You can now show them around NZ. They are looking forward to having a hot bath in the thermal pools. They will look like a boiled egg when they get out !! Don't let them get hardboiled !! Hope that you all have a great time. Love from Nan and Grandad.

danny b HELLO!...... You look to be having the most amazing time! I am sooo jealous! Looking through the piccies brings back some amazing memories, especially whitsundays and fraser island, how nice is it camping in the sand dunes with camp fire and sandy sausage butties! I'm so glad your having such a good time, i knew u would. Looking through your photos of OZ made me wish I was back there so much. I think i might have stayed in the same hostal in Airlie beach...Magnums? And Brisbane, was that night club in fortitude valley? I stayed 2 mins away from there. You obiously saw the bridge that caused me the damage, pretty stupid hey! Jack, where was the skydive? Over a glacier by looks of things, how did you find it? It looks stunning. And the scuba diving...thats what makes me mad, isn't it incredible! I wish I was with you sooo much. If you've got any pennies left when you get to fiji you must try one there, so beautiful. Anyways, enjoy yhe rest of your trip, come home safely and can't wait to here your stories! take care danny

Nan and Grandad Hi Liz and Jack, Glad to see you looking so fit and well.  Haven't heard from Lesley and Derek since they left HK.  Probably mad at me texting that Wolves had beaten Baggies one nil!! They should be meeting up with you soon in their motor home .Looking forward to nexzt news.  Love from us both. 

mum and dad well we are following in your footsteps liz and jack. Have arrived at franz josef fantadtic place we are staying at. Have booked a half day glacier walk as i thought the old knee would not hold up to a day on the ice it is still swollen from all the walking your father made me do in Hong Kong. Guess what its throwing it down with rain  It was sunny and warm when we left christchurch had a fantastic time with Mick and ross went to a lanten festival at night in the city. looking forward to seeing you soon if we survive the breathtaking scenery we have travelled through.Mom and dadxxx