gm No, I wasn't going to mention it just in case - but ooooh!!! HURRY UP!!!!!!!! I only re-read OotP from where D died and then the last few chapters of HBP from where Sirius dies (actually I think that should be the other way around!) and I found that I followed quite well. I did have to look up one or two back references but otherwise I don't think it mattered too much that I didn't remember everything that had gone before.

Ian, Chris and Barb You're not really alone - we're here too. Don't say a word about HP - boys have both finished it but I'm only a few chapters in and have decided to read the half blood prince again so as to enhance my enjoyment (ie know what they're going on about)

Ian, Chris and Barb You're not really alone - we're here too. Don't say a word about HP - boys have both finished it but I'm only a few chapters in and have decided to read the half blood prince again so as to enhance my enjoyment (ie know what they're going on about)

gm Finished!

GM I seem to be talking to myself here... they say it's the first sign of madness you know... hahahahahahahahaaaaaargh....

GM Oooooooooh - don't want to be here today, I want to be at home finishing off HP&tDH - I'm on Chapter 27 and itching to know what happens - don't tell me, don't tell me! - and afraid that I shall see or hear something that spoils the plot before I finish reading..!!!

GM Great to see you on Saturday dear boy! Looking forward to hearing more tales of the travels - you should write some of it down on the site or elsewhere before your memories lose their freshness. Glad you're all back safely (also glad that someone else took the Speedos home with them!) Lots of love - GM xxx BTW, you can still leave messages on Ben's board - I just did!!

GM/Jane BTW Roly Pom & Chums, you had better not be keeping me awake all night carousing in Stroud tonight... If there's any unholy racket after about 11.30pm, I shall be stationed on my balcony complete with water pistol or other similar weaponry, ready to launch an attack on any offenders ... Actually, a water pistol wouldn't make much difference in this weather, would it? Maybe something like bags of flour might be more effective... Must put thinking cap on and come up with something off-putting... Quick-setting cement...? (Am going to miss my little smilie men!)

GM / Jane Oooooooh how exciting!! Ian today and Harry Potter tomorrow!!

GM/Jane Have a safe journey - look forward to seeing you and hearing all about your adventures. OK, some of your adventures..! Take care - GM/J xxx

Ian hey guys, have just survived a night at brisbane airport (really not as bas as we first anticipated) and are about to start our mammoth 25 hours flying home! We've had a wicked time out here, so much to do and see, and will deffinately be back...some day. Thankyou for all your messages over the 5 months, keeping us in touch with home, and we look forward to seeing you all soon! xxxx p.s for those of you wondering, we will be back this friday and i think we hear the lj calling our name! x

brinky yo yo yo peeps long time no speak hey just got back from my hols in corfu, had the best time of my life eva eva eva. i got a little drunk saw eileen lowson, had quite a few "special" dances if you know what i mean. hired quads and saw some absolutly mazin sights. went in lots of clubs and have some really special memories to add to the ones i have with you guys. a silly question. when are you coming home and we are definitly going out when we get out. can you email me please will. cant wait to see you luv brinky

GM What more can I say?!?!?

MrsWillsMum Well, sorry to say, but yes, Will used to have (until yesterday afternoon when I binned it + price tag of £5.45p) a not very nice red skirt and jacket for when he had to dress as an air stewardess on the way back from an Old Pats match ~ initiation of some kind ~ lethal and not mother friendly at all. However, good news: he didn't have to wear it for long. Bad news: because he was drunk and naked (along with the rest of the coach) within half an hour ~ ahhh rugby, do I miss it? But then, just been informed that holding croc then snake was great, but you could earn a free can of coke if you let the snake bite you ... which it did (lack of funds over the w'end?) .......Oh, and yes again ~ I do begrudge my sorbet going in half an hour..... the next lot, made for a dinner party following year, was sculpted in to various shapes and designs, unknown until proudly presented to my guests at the table, not one part unlicked..... guess who ate all that lot too. One tub a year needs guarding, or else I need more backcurrant bushes! Safe journey boys ~ SOOOOOO looking forward to seeing you ~ even stole your pillows BACK off your sister's bed and ironed (yes ironed) your duvet! Don't forget to keep exercising those leg muscles ~ what else can I worry about? You are the best, Wilma. See you very soon. Mumxxxx

GM Just come across a different sort of rugby news from Jill & Barry's reports - gruesome! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/6902166.stm