Kathryn Only 1 week and 5 days to go!!! (Not that i'm counting or anything) I am so so proud of you gorgeous, i really am, just wanted to let you know. Keep smiling & remember that i'm thinking of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

kat Why do I have to do maths to leave you a msg???? do you only want intelligent friends!! thank goodness for calculators x

Kat Hey, how u looks like your having a great time, very jealous the furthest my travels took me was France! Can you believev it has taken me this long to discover this website, couldn't make it work before. Anyway just a quick note as big brother is starting shortly and I am preparing to become addicted, when you get back gives us a bell as i am buying a house in Cheedle ish shortly so will have to have a pint and a catch up. Take Care x x

Neil Jim... Unless you're completely cut off from civilisation you'll surely know that later today the mighty Liverpool will march into the Olympic Stadium in Athens to claim their sixth European Cup.  Unless AC Milan beat us, which is the outcome most bookies and pundits are predicting.  But what the f*** do they know, eh?  They were spouting the same s*** two years ago, and look what happened then.  Anyway...it was my memories of that glorious night that inspired me to finally visit and post a message on this site. And what a site it is, Jim!  Well...to be honest, I only got as far as that photo of you with a big spider on your face, which freaked me out more than anything in the film Hostel.  What the f*** were you thinking, Jim?!  Spiders are inherently evil and come from the same rotten gene pool that produced Hitler and Stalin.  Some scientists may question this statement, but f*** them and their theories.  I for one would rather face a chainsaw-wielding German pervert than a Tarantula, and no amount of 'scientific evidence' is going to change that......And so much for me and my phobia, which may prevent me from ever travelling in the southern hemisphere. Life over here is about as sweet as it's been for some time.  I'm still employed, seem to have more money in my wallet than my crappy wage ought to provide, and will be looking for my own place as soon as my permanent status is finally confirmed.  I also get a lot of three and four day weekends, so there should be plenty of opportunities for us to meet up when you get back.  You'll have to let me know when that is. I'm off to see Wayne in Leicester in a couple of weeks time, but haven't been out with Paul since January.  We're still in touch, but he seems to be spending most of his time in pursuit of domestic bliss.  In fact, when Wayne and I went for a few drinks in The Social about a month ago, Paul replied to my invite thus: 'It's out of the question, mate.  The new kitchen's being delivered and I'm putting it together.' If you're reading this, Paul, you are a MASSIVE GAYLORD. Anyway...that's about all from me for now, Jim.  Keep enjoying yourself over there, get in touch and let me know when you'll be back.  We've got some serious drinking to do. Peace and f***ing Neil

Toni & Mark Hi James, Just to say hope you had a great birthday, tried to get a message to you last week but computer threw a wobbly.  Kathryn has just been telling me about everything you've been up to and what she has sorted out for your birthday, I'm sure you're really looking forward to that!!!!!!!!  Kathryn is training hard for her run at the moment and we're really proud of her as she has never been much of an athlete as you probably know, with a bit of luck will get to Manchester to support her on the day, fingers crossed.  Hope you carry on enjoying your adventure and try not to do anything too outrageous. Take care whatever you do. See you soon.

Kathryn Lol!! Sorry computer was slow, got frustrated and clicked twice!! Whoops! Feel free to delete this and one of those, however yes you can have both lots of extra special birthday kisses!! Me xxxx

Kathryn Hello gorgeous, Just a message to say i hope you had a great night and that you have a lovely birthday weekend as over there your birthday has already started. I am very impressed that you have not opened your presents yet, but i hope you like them when you do. Wish i could be with you, but we'll celebrate when you're back home, because believe it or not there are more presents waiting for you back here! Am thinkin of you and missing you very much, especially at the moment; can't wait until the arrivals lounge. Love your little lady xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx p.s. Extra Special Birthday Kisses XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Kathryn Hello gorgeous, Just a message to say i hope you had a great night and that you have a lovely birthday weekend as over there your birthday has already started. I am very impressed that you have not opened your presents yet, but i hope you like them when you do. Wish i could be with you, but we'll celebrate when you're back home, because believe it or not there are more presents waiting for you back here! Am thinkin of you and missing you very much, especially at the moment; can't wait until the arrivals lounge. Love your little lady xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx p.s. Extra Special Birthday Kisses XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Taff Hi mate!!!! Wow, im so so sorry that it has been this long but trust me its been for a good cause. Ive been renovating that house day and nioght pretty much since i last spoke to you. I havent even seen neil or wayne for about three years and i dont really remeber what sleep is like anymore. How you been??? where have you been mate you human torch looking mo fo. Missed you mate we must get together when you get back so you can tell us all about it. Ive spoke to your lovely lady and thank you for the card it was wicked mate, our fist  one!!!!! Well now yo can come and stop at my house and we can all get bladdered and you can both stay over one night, just bring your keys and a bowl so you can join in the swinging fun. Get intouch soo mate, anxious to know that your okay. Hope your enjoying yourself my handsome friend. Enjoy the Pics, i nearly got them mixed up with some more compromising ones of me and Rach, phew. She have burned me alive. Take care dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dave G DAY MATE!how ya going mate! hope the new zealand air is a smelly one due to the fact that us aussie lost the seriesto not only you ya b***** but to those over in new zealand! Not cool not funny just plain sad! BRING UT WARNIE!hope its treating you fair over there mate, and that no trouble is being cause, or well not to much trouble.can't wait to hit the beers with you mate, we'll have a revival of the ashes, but drinking! take care and enjoy the most of your time viewing the world mate. cheers dave

Auntie Shirley      Hi James,           Really enjoyed reading your postcards, brought back lots of memories of Alison and I doing a     very similar trip .  You sound as if you are having a great time, make the most of it your exploring time      will fly by and you will be back home in hum drum Cheshire before you know it!!     Annalisa was really excited last wednesday she said she was too busy looking at the snow to talk to me!!     At nursery they built a snowman which I think must have reminded her of the film "The Snowman" because     she started to sing "walking in the air", she probably thought he would come to life and take her flying off    into the air!  She had her 2nd birthday party last week and had a wonderful time I can't believe she is     two already.   Your mum is coming to see her in a fortnight at our house she will see a big difference in her     Take care, have a great time.  Love from the Marney clan.                   

Gaz Alright Jig,  I see your havin good times in Oz but still wanting to be back in the student lifestyle eh,   stealing street signs is not big or clever! anyways mate have a good'un n come up to the nicest part of the world (Leeds) when your done ;) ahem.. Speak Soon Gaz 

Ikle bruv BRO!Sounds like you're having a great experience.  I must be checking your website at least 5 times a day to see if you have updated it (plus it makes for a great excuse not to be revising for my exams, which by the way, are completely sucky!)Missed you over xmas, but im sure you'll appreciate the experience of being over in Oz. Everyone at uni is loving the "Spider-Face" photo ( as am I) (p.s. I have been looking for that t-shirt for absolutely ages! oh well, i suppose it is time that I pay you back a bit eh?)Apparently im havin my head shaved like you on friday to celebrate my end of exams, all i need then is a spider and then we can be twins. anyway, im glad you having a great time. looking forward to hearing from you soon.peace out bruv luv ya Scruff 

Mark Alright Popeye, First time i have been on your website and I have to say its nice to see Ryan is spreading vicous rumours around the world about my good self!! I deny all of these rumours, Ryan was tucked up in bed at home on New Years eve so its all rumour mill!!Its good to see that everything seems to be going well, I don't know if you have seen much of Soapstar superstar out there but if you have I hope you have been voting for Dr K, we are drumming up a vote Dr K campaign back here!!Anyway speak to you soon mate i best go and do some work before i leave in 15mins.Mark  

Kathryn Hey you,Glad you've managed to update your site, it's nice to have something to read when i should be working!I'm really pleased you enjoyed your very sophisticated wine tasting course today, even if the more you drank the less information you remembered! Think we might need to have another attempt when you get home, any excuse really and i'm sure Charlotte would love to add add her expert opinion when it comes to the white variety!A few hours ago I think you'd just left the pub after coming 2nd in their quiz, hardly the life of a stuggling back packer, where's the cheese slice sandwiches??It's lovely to read all the messages people have left you, even the strange exploits of Lucie and the environmental health which i'm still convinced she should turn into a book, she'd make a fortune.  Everyone is asking after you as usual and wishing you well. I'm still missin you like crazy but then you know that already. Please keep taking care, i need you in one piece xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx