Nick Marazita Laura - it was certainly wonderful having you visit for the last 10 days here in Florida.  You certainly have a wonderful adventure ahead of you.  Look forward to seeing you again soon!  If you ever need anything at all, let us know.   Nick, Caremela, Alex, Amy and Zachary

sarah and craig Soprry about the typing - its the red wine at yiour Mun and Dads!!! Hi Laura, that was drunken Craig, its the more sensible one here. Having a lovely time with your Mum and Dad they are so looking forward to seeing you. Hope you are having a fab time. Thinking of you have a lovely christmas, with loads of love craig, Sarah, James and Els xxxxx

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Anne Albany Hi Laura I've been keeping up to date with your news - vegetable patch, diving, etc - from your Mum and love the recent photos that you've put up.  Just to say that I hope you have a great time with your Mum, Dad and Mark over Christmas, New Year. Take care,  Anne Albany

Louisa Hello! How are you? I thought it was about time I got in touch and found out how Miss Laura Hamilton, world-exploring-extraordinaire, is getting on. I hope you are having a good time, I'm sure you are. It's not long now until you're family come out to see you. I'm sure you'll all have a wonderful and memorable time together. I'm in my last week at newcastle before heading home for christmas. I'm really enjoying newcastle and it's going to be strange not to see everyone for a good few weeks. Having said that, I'm very much looking forward to spending time with my family and home friends. Anyways, I will write again soon. Take care and i'll be thinking of you. Lots of love and Christmas hugs! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Trish Hi Laura Just had a coffee with your Mum and catching up on your adventures. Sounds like you are having a great time. Have a wonderful Chistmas and New Year. I will stay intouch but have an amazing time in NZ and Australia when you get there.  I am keeping an eye on everyone here for you so not to worry, your Mum, Dad and Mark are fine. ( the truth is your Mum is looking after me and I was think of applying for adoption) Anyway enjoy and stay safe Lots of Love  Trish & Simon (no.8) xxxxxx 

Karen & Robert Hi Laura, Really enjoyed hearing your news and seeing your fab photos. What an amazing time you are having.....Sending you lots of love, xxxxxxxxxooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxx

Mark Hello!! Those new photos are really cool, very impressed. Although you and a machete looks pretty dangerous......hope you're having a great time (slly statement really) can't wait to see you in a few weeks!! Oh i passed my re-sits too so i'm off to london with you! Love you lots, Mark XxXxxxxXXXxxXXxXxXxXxX

Becky Hello my lovely fat face chum!!! I hope you are well and are enjoying yourself!!! I looked at your pics and I have to say I am impressed with your dance moves!!!!!!!!hehehehe Uni is great I'm having a blast!!!You're going to love it when you go next year!!Have a wicked time and keep having fun my love Bye bye for now hugs and kisses bx x x x

DJFILTH Rhiannon told me about this blog malarky so I thought I'd check the shizzle out. What the hell is a "msg board"? Call me old, but I'm sure it's spelt "message"... As I read through the messagesI noticed the big bad film buff Mr H himself left you a message and it reminded me to mention "Kontroll" as a good film he may enjoy. Also "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" is a must see film... Chester is just as dull as before you left. The Christmas lights have been up for a while and are being turned on on Thursday, which I'm away for.... great success!! The Big Issue man is still smiling as much as ever. Good times. Hugs and Kisses and that xx

Emma Hi laura,  just spoken to your mum this morning and she gave me your address to follow your progress,  what a good idea, I will be checking it regularly.  She told me the devastating news that there are no longer any blue Smarties in the popular chocolate snack (funny enough she had a packet to hand to check the theory!!) She is obviously really missing you and really needs to fill her time with something other than chocolate research!  I really hope you are enjoying wherever you are now (mum tells me that you have moved on) and really look forward to checking this site for your update.   Have fun and look after yourself,  will message again soon.  Take Care,  Lots of Love Emma xxxx

Pip Laura, my partner in crime...i mean choir. Hope you're actually enjoying yourself and getting nice and bilingual, whilst the rest of us in the UK give ourselves up to freshers' 'flu and binge-drinking. Pip.

Kris Hey cutie, looked at your pics and stuff, im so jealous wish i was there as well. I keep lookin on the net at new zealand stuff but im not havin much luck, it seems you can only book and organise stuff for NZ closer to the time lol or maybe its just me being special. Ill send you an email with other stuff about whats goin on over here! Take care love you lots xxKxx