Good to see new photos. Hopefully that means that your broadband is now up and running. We're all fine here but back at school which is a pity given the glorious weather! Chris has gone to Scouts and Dad and I have that Friday feeling! Looking forward to seeing some photos of the new abode and these wonderful views we've heard about. Take care and good luck for tomorrow's rugby. xxxx
Ps spent a day trying to post a message on Ben's site. It kept disappearing but Dad spoke to the helpdesk and they found a bug their end so things should be fine now. (In case you'd been trying to leave him a message)
LJ
Ian i miss youuuuuuu!!!!xxx
Jill & Barry
Hi Ian! It was good to see your latest message and to know that you have settled into your new home, also that you are continuing to enjoy your rugby. It was quite a day at Twickenham last Sunday, especially for Cornish fans! The National League One Cornish Pirates beat Exeter Chiefs by 19-16 in a close-fought game in the EDF Energy National Trophy, and their more junior neighbours Mounts Bay beat Dunstablians by 46-36 in the EDF Intermediate Cup Final. Leicester also beat Ospreys by 41-35 in the EDF Energy Cup Final, so all the fans had quite a full day of good rugby. We didn't go, but listened to the commentary on the radio. Thought you may like these little titbits of news from Home! Did you have a good Easter? The weather here is gorgeous at the moment, more like early Summer than Spring - I wonder if we shall have to pay the penalty later though! Suppose it is getting colder out there now? More like rugby weather! Keep the messages coming as we love to hear all about your adventures. Take care, all of you. Love N & P xxx
The Boys
Hey everyone, must apologise for the lack of messages, we have applied for broadband at our house and have been waiting for that to arrive, but it has been taking its sweet time. We will have it by tomorow though so will be able to post all our photos and messages at luxury. Hey Ben, glad to hear you had a good time in the Soomon Isles. We get over to Australia on the 19th of June, any chance you will stil be out there then? Would be good to catch up if you could be, or is there anyway you could make it over here?
Rugby is going well with wins for the colts and the prems at the weekend, and the vieww from our house is still amazing as ever.
Hope everyone is well
xx
Mum, Dad And Chris
So glad to know that Ben is back safely from the Solomon Isles. Have just looked at his latest photos and they're lovely.
Had a long phonecall from Rob and Lilla last night and I gather that your house is wonderful. When do we get to see photos? I'm glad that they were able to look you up and it doesn't sound as if they're in any hurry to come home does it? It was good that they could give you some travellers tips on what to do or not do on South Island and how best to make your money stretch.
We're off to the exotic shores of the Education Lake for day two of Chris' kayaking course now!! Lots of love xxxx
Ben
Hello guys how are you? sounds like your having a ball. whats the weather like its still very nice in sydney,when do you get here?
James' Mum
We're so sorry to hear about your ankle - such bad luck. Keep away from those big heavy forwards next time! Don't be too quick to be up and about on it. Have had the most glorious day of sunshine in Scotland, not at all like our last Scottish ill fated holiday with August rain, midgies, and cold weather! Spent the day at a safari and adventure park-the highlight of the day according to both girls was when a huge male lion wee'd on the front of our car!! Had a BBQ this evening, and enjoyed Rose's 2lb trout that she caught yesterday. Almost forgot the real reason we're in Scotland-Charlie's rugby! Watched their second game against Wales yesterday and unfortunately England lost. Photos on kickphoto website www.kickphoto.co.uk The papers called it a gutsy performance (not what dad said!) and we thought Charlie played very well. They have their last game against Ireland on Saturday. Wales will win the championship if they beat Scotland. Having given up chocolate for lent, I have done nothing but eat chocolate for 5 days! Now resorted to sneaking Lara's easter eggs 'cos ours have all gone. Hope everthing is going well for all of you boys. How's the money going? lots of love from mum, dad, rose, lara, G'ma and G'dad
Will
Hello Everybody, All is well here, apart from jimmy's ankle the poor boy. Havent seen anything as multicoloured for a long time, quite impressive. Also means he can only chase us at our speed now giving us the upper hand haha. Thankyou GM for the Guinees Marmite, it's brilliant! Mrs Wills Mum sent me normal marmite as well and there is a difference, but boht nice and both put NZ marmite to shame. A taste of home goes down so well at 7 in the morning beofre the orchards. Yes we are still in teh orchards, and it is getting worse, but sticking through it. A shimmer of light has appeared at the end of teh trees as teh apple season lasts for another 3 weeks. Hurray, fingers crossed for a grape season, sorely missed in the house as expensive to buy! Oh, and a note on the two fridges, it basically is one fridge for healthy food and a kitchenette for junk food. Or as we call them, ian, james and matts kitchen, and wills kitchenette (of junk food haha)
Very envious of teh strawberries and cream, moving into autumn and winter now so getting a bit colder, and they don't have radiators which is peculiar. But summer when we get home so will make up for lost time.
Thanks for all the messages, is so nice to hear from everybody. Will inform of results from the weekend.
Will x
GM
Morning boys! Hope you had a good Easter and not suffering from chocolate (or hot cross bun) overdose. Weather was too glorious for words from Thursday onwards - thought I had fallen asleep and slept until summer. Had strawberries and clotted cream outside for picnic lunch - how envious are you?!
Hope your parcels all arrived safely and that you are loving the Guinness Marmite. If it hasn't arrived yet, let me know and I will see if I can find out what has happened to it. Have just noticed that there is a maths question underneath this message box - what sort of thing is that to do to a person?! I assume it's an anti-spam measure, and it's quite an easy one but REALLY!! And how embarrassing if I get it wrong... (I do love this little EEK person!!)
Can't seem to find your Pirates website even via Magpies - am I doing something wrong? Hope you are enjoying settling into the new house - like your Mum says, don't get TOO used to the luxury if you're going to be a student, although students don't live like they used to in my day! (mutter, mutter...) (And why has your house got two kitchens? One for family and one for staff? One for sweet and one for savoury? One for health food and one for junk?)
Going now, lunchtime nearly over - will be back to check out all your answers sometime soon!! Hope you have some sunshine there too - lots of love, J xxx
Mrswill'smum
Glad to hear the house and views are so amazing and that Foggy is a welcome addition to The Pomms. Pleased also that the Napier Colts are enjoying the new 'pad' ~ slightly concerned sounds like too much fun..... Do you need your Marling Tour Bible that I found whilst hoovering behind your television? (Can only do your room in stages.) I expect you can remember the rules (most of them involving nakedness.....what is it with rugby?), but I expect you might need me to print a copy of the words for some of the songs......OR NOT! Very amused at the SOS call to Dad "Phone me. Quick." Dad was expecting at least a broken leg, Will, not a car that wouldn't start. And explain, "Dad, just listen...." How can you listen to a car that doesn't start? Bless. SO looking forward to you getting online so that we can chat FREE. I hope the new boots had wings on them (I wish they had before I posted them...). Would you believe we had our Easter Roast in the garden, that warm! Cooked enough roasties and a couple of yorkshire puds to remind us of you ~ even Dad had a brief nod on the swingseat until Gem poked him til he woke up. Got your bike mended and put a girlie seat on it so that you won't ride it ~ trying to get fit enough to keep up whilst 'enjoying' the Cotswold hills around Cheltenham ~ at least your bike has got sensible sized wheels. Cost as much as a couple of tyres for Emma ~ SUCH neglect. Happy Easter, Boys.
James Family
Happy easter James and the rest of the gang. All safely arrived in Glasgow, weather not as warm as down south but all in good spirits. Off to watch Cahrlies this afternoon. Hope your ankle is betterJames and that you did manage to elevate and ice it last night! Must dash,Grandma's stew on the table love Mum & dad rose lara and grandma/grandad
Chris & Chris
Hi Ian - Happy Easter! Missed you and Ben at Auntie Mary's for hot cross bun day- was very worried we would'nt make an impression on the usual number of buns, but shouldn't have worried Dan and Ollie seem to be in training to take over from you both - so beware! So glad you're still having a brilliant time - can't believe you have been away for over two months already. Make the most of it all. Will be thinking of you on Easter Day - Take care.