Gooday twoose! Maggie and Dan arrived back yesterday to a very warm welcome from the local constabulary. I picked them up from the airport and brought them home. Maggie went across the road to the Metropole Hotel to buy one...yes only one...stubby of Coopers Sparkling Ale. She unknowingly passed a forged $10 note, which was just one of many that passed through a number of pubs in Kal-Boulder yesterday. The constabulary only found the first one yesterday morning, yet Maggie arrives from Sydney and only had a $10 note in her pocket. She received it as change from a pub in Sydney the night before. Didn't spend any money at all on the way to Perth/Kal. So we were joined by the police for our afternoon drink since Maggie had to answer a whole lot of questions. The strange thing about it all is that the bloke at the Metropole had only just finished talking to the police who were warning publicans about the forgeries when Maggie waltzed in and passed one. Poor Maggie! Three weeks of great holiday and then bang! I'm home!! Anyway just a bit of news from home....your old temporary home! No doubt we will have plenty to stir Maggie about on Monday when she returns to work. Keep safe and enjoy everything you are doing!

Gooday Kate and Gerard just had to let you know that I had my Annabelle fix yesterday. Mel came in and did some prep for Monday. Was good to have part of the old team back again. Katie, are you able to follow the AFL on the net or are you too busy. Your old nemesis West Coast were quietly thrashed last night by Carlton (37pts). Watch out for the "dykes" in the Netherlands since they are prone to giving you the rocket! Blow you away if there is too much spillage. I love these cryptic messages that only we understand??

Hey Katie, tryed to attached school matters lol just so you u wouldnt miss me tooo much... I was updating the cooldrink list this week and u owe a WHOLE $1.00.... so guess what... that will earn a whole lot of interest whilst u r away and I am hoping it will pay for a trip overseas for me lol....miss u heaps and take care xx :)

hi to the intrepid duo.Great to hear you're having such a good time-wish I'd been there in Madeira to enjoy all those pregos and espetadas with you! Lots of love and take care.

mum(marie)

Katie, I can't understand why the taxi driver in Funchal would have worried you that much since that is the way you drive! LOL! Also what about the trips into town with me...surely no one can beat that? hahaha! Putting on the old cap....did you have a Madeira, my dear? Gerard, you understand mate! Keep safe and don't let the Dutch make you shout!

The Big T has scored an 8/8 beating your 7/8. But, mate, you are going reallly well! 37 points which is the same as James! Are u going to post your tips every week or are there times when you'll have to do 2 or 3 in advance? I can't get into your tipping site because you changed your user and password. We all started back at the "hole" with Big Ben ding donging his way through the high school kids. He is very laid back and enjoying the challenge. Anyway you sound as if you are fetting off to a good start on your trip and that is what's important at the moment. Stay well and regards to you both from everyone.

HI Gerard and Katie... thanks for letting me know about your website - I had to find out from Lynda. Anyway, it looks great and I look forward to reading about what you are doing and seeing all your photos. By the way, see you in Paris on tuesday!!

love to you both

mum/kaye

Hey! Katie i forgot to mention before you left, but i can give you the official home and away updates if you need!

hope youre having a great time guys! xxx

Hey guys!

Katie - where is the pic of ur new hair...get it on here pronto!

Hope ur having a blast already... Cant wait to hear more stories. Although your horror clash with the immigrations officer just gave me flashbacks about my bloody trip over to London - the trauma that trip gave me will never leave my mind! haha!

On a separate note Katie - you woulda loved to have been shopping with me today. I bought new Prada sunglasses... HOT!

Chat soon and missing u already! hahaha! XxX

hi katie + gerard.. i hope you both have a great trip.. im going to be heading to the states in a week. ill be all over the place so drop me a line when your there and if where close we can meet up. take care x hope your feeling good kt and gerard i hope you haven't had to carry any sick bags yet. cya skye

katie you're a loser cant wait to c ur new hair

You know me, I wanted to be first! Well you've taken the plunge and are off on an adventure of a lifetime. We hope you have an absolutely awesome time and have experiences that you'll remember for the rest of your lives!!!