Graham A late Gabby headed winner in front of the Villa fans to beat the blues away..... no not a memory of 2 years ago!! So sweet yesterday. We travelled in and out by coach under police escort... what an experience.

angela and brian Really enjoyed the blog from Rainbow Beach. Very envious of all your sightseeing. Have you considered a career in travel ? You could produce very good brochures! Hope you continue to have a great time!

Graham Hi James... what a couple of days! We win the Ashes on Sunday and beat Liverpool at Anfield on Monday!!!! You had best look out for a Liverpool supporting Ausiie and make sure you make the most of it!! No voice, no sleep, no worries !!

Graham Hiya James, hope you are enjoying the criket down under!! C'mon England!! Jordan and I went to Spain last week to watch Villa in the Peace Cup, stunningly we won the tournament beating Porto and Juventus along the way. Can you believe a Villa team with Lichaj, Herd, Albrighton, Guzan, Bannan and Lowry beat Juve with del Piero, Trezeguet, Camaronasi, Buffon etc!!!! The answer is obviously not to sign anyone, play the reserves! Have a great time in Oz.

Lin and Dave Hi boys. Just seen your latest photos. Amazing!! Still cant believe you actually did it, especially as you used to hate heights!! Well done. Take care and love to you both xxxx

Chris & Roger Great to read your update. Sounds like you are going to have a good night out. You must be sick of pot noodle by now!! Love to you both. xx

Graham Hi James, hope you are enjoying the lovely warm weather.... Oh I forgot, it's winter and freezing!! Ha Ha !! Jordan is over and says Hi, we went to the last day of the first test on Sunday, absolutely brilliant, Jordan had to go to the first aid post as he was getting bad sunburn, all the way from Abu Dhabi to get sun burn in Cardiff. Villa look like they are signing Stewart Downing, shame he is injured until October! Pre season starts on Saturday, sunny Peterborough for us.

Emma Did the earth move for you little Bro! Ok so the earthquake was on North island and not where you are. Thanks for your email, keep warm and continue to have loads of fun. Much love, Sis xx

gramp hi james not good at this, glad all is ok enjoy it all while you are there once in a lifetime holiday xxx

Chris & Roger Glad you had a good birthday. Great to read your blogs! Take care both. Love us xxx

Mike's Mum Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear MJ, Happy Birthday to you. Have a great birthday and try not to drink too much!! (As if!!) Love from Mum, Dad,and Chris x

Chris Mike, it's alright for you, ponceing around on the other side of the world while I'm stuck here in the lab at midnight. As usual. Your blog is a great idea and very entertaining. Have fun!

Jack Smolja boy, can't imagine you doing a skydive?! I thought you hated adrenaline...I remember how slow you were at go-karting! ha. Glad you're having fun, I start my new job this week. Whoop. Take it easy!

Jack Smolja boy, can't imagine you doing a skydive?! I thought you hated adrenaline...I remember how slow you were at go-karting! ha. Glad you're having fun, I start my new job this week. Whoop. Take it easy!

Gramp Thank you for your post card which arrived this week. Hope you are enjoying yourselves. Have fun. Love Nan and Gramp