Hi Justine. Happy New Wanderings. Have Marie Stephens sitting here with me chatting about this and that. Who have you been teaching guide songs? Just about to send out letters to ex showgirls ready for October - not long away now. Start rehearsals in June...... Glad to know you are still having a ball. Marie sends her love.

See you soon.... Dee

Hey Tinsel Queen, glad to see your guide songs haven't gone to waste. Sorry not been in touch can't think of an excuse!!! We're finally back in our house and will get furniture next week. Christmas looks fantastic, looks like everyone is real nice. You are SO in for a shock when you get back to the cold. Bump is getting massive, he/she is all up front, luckily haven't put too much on elsewhere. s/he is kicking the laptop as I'm typing!!!! I should be in my gym by the time you get back ready for you to start boxing again.

Don't need to say it - but carry on having a great time. See you next month. Shazzie xxxxxxx

Wow, that blog was nearly as long as that log you had on the fire. Pics look great. Looks like you could almost touch the moon. Take it easy x

Hi Jus, just ploughed thru blog and photos!! great! nice to see you're still having a good time. Hope your head and leg are better! love Mum xx

Happy New Year! Hope you had a good night. Can't remember where you said you were going to be.You'll love NZ. Speak soon. Lots of love from Mum and Dad XXX funny face from dad!!

Happy New Year Sis. Hope you had a great time and the Christmas dinner turned out ok. Baby not arrived yet but bump has dropped a bit, so anytime, maybe! Got your postcard thanks. Speak soon. Lots of luv, Nick & Ton x

Happy New Year to you, hope you have a great time. Its 11:38 here now. Anyway take it easy andI will be a dad in 5 weeks Mad As. Love Julian & Sharon x x x

KIA ORA

Already picking up the lingo - Mate.

Arrived with Ju and Sharon last evening and the private apartment is really neat. Is very hilly though, but you won't mind with all the training you are doing in SA.

Scenery has been amazing and I am totally 'TREED' out. What with the lakes, rivers and trees of the South Island we now have to see some more in the North. that will be different.

DON'T FEEL LIKE XMAS EVE AT ALL.

I burnt my head on the boat crossing yesterday and it is sore. I had to take my hat off as the wind in the straits was strong - Not a good move. Will have to take care today when we go out to sample the good life of Wellington.

Stunning views from the balconies of Chez Ju. Looks out on to the Welly harbour. surrounded by, yes you guessed it, MORE TREES.

Will write you again soon

Have a Fantastic Xmas and Enjoy yourself - DON'T DRINK TOO MUCH !

Good talking to you yesterday

Love DAD and MUM XXOXX

Hi honey!! your photos are incredible!! Looks like your having the time of your life...enjoy it !! The volcanoes look fab, can't wait to here all about it. Kate xx

enjoyed that last batch of photos some of the best. must be heaven for a geology freak.

all th best for now speak next week

julian and sharon x

ah bless them! thanks for that!

hope you get my postcard before the holidays!!

miss you all

love robin

xx

Hi Robin,

Just to let you know how much we are all missing you at Brownies. Here are some Christmas messages from the girls.

Love Snowy & Brown Owl

Robin, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love Casey.

Hello. Merry Christmas. Love Kate.

Hope you are enjoying your trip. Happy Christmas. Love Evie.

I hope you are OK from Rebecka

Hi Robin, I hope you are OK. Happy Christmas from Kayte.

Happy Christmas from Chloe

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Missing you. Bethany.

Hi Robin, Kate here. Tonight's my last night so next time I'll see you I'll be in Guides. Happy Christmas.

I hope you have a nice Christmas and enjoy your time there and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love from Abi.

Hi Robin, it's Lily I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and it's not the same with out you. From Lily.