Hey hey girlies,

Me and Mum sat on the sofa relaxing while Ben and Dad are outside chopping and sawing wood! Very funny! They're having a lot of fun though. We've had a lovely walk up to the common following a meat feast of an exotic bbq...featuring springbok sausages, venison and bison burgers, kangeroo steaks and ostrich steaks!!! Oh, and of course some yummy chicken. All very very full now!

Mum and I popped into Leominster this morning and there was a small farmers market on so we managed to support all the local businesses by picking something off most stalls! Even found some yummy (well, we're hoping yummy) cherry wine for the canasta session later.

By the way, Mum's actually booked the house for the 21st when we arrive in Perth so we will have somewhere to sleep! Always a bonus.

Looking forward to speaking to you both tomorrow, got your 6p per minute phone number now so may call more often!

Lots of love, Sal and Mum xxxxxx

Hiya girls

Just to let you know that I actually land in Perth on the 23rd August but not until 23.50 hours. You will be able to move into house on the 22nd as that is when it is booked for so long as i can actually persuade dad to send the deposit.

Debbie I think the clue to the sex of Suzy s baby is actually in the message when she talks about Chris dropping HIM! They are not telling anyone his name as that is going to be the surprise.

Getting ready to go to Sallys now so Id better go and pack. Its all getting quite exciting now as time seems to be going very quickly.

Love to you both, still missing you Love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Oh yeah Dad, birds are completely taking over the garden then!!! The Dingoes were puppy dogs really, dunno what everyones so worried about, lol - there hasn't been a fatal attack since 1991!!!!
We thought we were going to come across wild crocs in cape trib when me n lu went for a walk and found a lovely looking lagoon - I was going to suggest swimming until we saw the crocodile warning!!!! All good fun

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You'll be glad to know I worked the bbq like a dream obviously!!

We're now back in Cairns and have said goodbye to the car ready for the next stage of our trip.

It's lovely lovely to see all the messages as Lucy said and so many exciting things happening - Ben, can't believe you're actually moving to London, what are your living arrangements and don't forget to send us your address!!

Suzy...any ideas for baby Martin's first name? Do you know if it's a boy or girl yet? Can't believe how soon he/she is arriving!!!! Saw the nursery pictures on your facebook and love it!

Mum, what date do you actually land? We're thinking we may purchase a car in Perth as will be there for a while. Will look at the house pics now, can't wait!

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Wow so many lovely messages! Suzy, great to hear from you and the whole family. We still can;t believe you're pregnant, let alone due in a matter of weeks! We want many many pictures to make up for us not being there to ahhhh over baby martin!

Ben, we thought about a gift for you, then figured our money would be better spent here and just toasted your 21st over a jug of tooheys! Joking! you'll get something eventually!

Mum, i'm very proud of your progressing computer skills, i knew you had it in you!

Must go and supervise the bbq now (debs has been left in charge...) roo sausages anyone? xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hellooooooooooo...

or should i say G'day mates?!

don't really know what to say, am missing you guys... i am going up for my final drink at my house in Keele today... very sad! Don't come back too soon mind you as debbie your room has been taken over by all of chelseas stuff until we move to london in september! how exciting!!

remember to send my postcards (which i havent had in a long time now!!) to chatsworth drive not shaw street anymore...
and please try not to do any more provocative things! your my sisters! you should leave the wet t-shirt competititions and stroking the rude "towers" to other people!!

oh, and im still awaiting my 21st b'day present... hehe
hope you continue to have a great time guys!
Ben
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LOvely pictures. Bout Time too! Check out my computer skills. Benny told me to say that. Want to be there now. Chicken looks evil so I dont want one. See you soon Love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello! Sally has encouraged me to send you a note and keep you updated on Bump's progress-all seems a bit dull compared to streaking around Australia! Glad to hear everything is going well and it sounds like you'll be having a family reunion in the land of Oz very soon.

Bump is pretty enormous now and kicks all the time which Chris loves and I am slightly less keen on at 4am but hey ho! 7 weeks 'til B-Day but still 5 and a half weeks of school to go so haven't got too much time to dwell on it. Nutmeg and Millie are very excited about having a new member in their pack and it was Nutmeg's first birthday yesterday so she had a chicken breast and Millie had a packet of prawns-her absolute favourite. Not that they're spoiled you understand.

Started antenatal classes and am looking forward to the coming sessions where Chris will learn how to change a dirty nappy and put on a sleepsuit as the latest hospital policy is to hand the newborn to the father for its first nappy and dressing. I've threatened Chris with death if he drops him!

Anyway, hope all continues to go well and you enjoy yourselves and have fun when the rst of the Shaw clan visit-will send some photos when Mini Martin makes an appearance.

Lots of love from Suze, Chris, Bump, Millie and Nutmeg XXxxx

Hiya Girls,

Thought I'd better communicate now I've recovered from "cheeky monkeys" !!!.

Been bit busy at work recruiting new folks to my team - all 4 of them........something I hadn't had to do for almost 5 years!!!

Had really nice weekend in Southsea as Mum said - all went better than expected, & it was so hot !!!

Got baby blackbirds in Garden to join the baby fat pigeon and 2 wet hens (It's raining this morning)....you knew I'd have to get a mention of the chicks in somewhere!!!

You look as if you are having an amazing time - love the photos. Glad you escaped the Dingos!! Keep enjoying yourselves. Love to Naomi & Lousie (happy quarter century...ha ha!!). Lots of Love to the LuDeb team. Take care. Daddy xxxx

haha brilliant message ma, sounds like a brilliant weekend and I'm very proud of the dancing!!!!

Can't wait for you guys to get here it'll be brilliant, so exciting!!! We're in Cairns at the moment - extremely hot!!! Lucy's going to update the blog shortly while i finally upload some photos - what a team!!

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Just booked Perth flights. Travelling with you on 21st August on Jetstar on the 1550, then flying back with Virgin Blue at 1330 on the 30th August to give me a 24hr break before the mammoth trek home! So excited girlies...the house mum has booked looks fab. Its going to be a house of fun! xxx

We have just returned from a really lovely weekend in Southsea which is next to Portsmouth. We were there for dads ladies night and I have a lovely new watch for being the Masters Lady!

On the Saturday the weather was so lovely we were able to go up the Spinnaker Tower which was built for the millenium and has spectacular views for upto 22miles accross the solent. In the evening Dad and I wacked out a few awsome dance moves as did Sally and Ben with their own version of a line dance.

Sunday weather was again brilliant so we headed for the Naval Dockyard where HMS Victory and the Mary Rose are to be viewed. Ben and Chelsea walked back along the edge of the sea but dad and I got a taxi as dancing had taken its toll on my back.

Have confirmed that we require house in Perth for 2 weeks from the 21st August so now just have to work out some international money transfer? The name of the house is Pinar Heights if you want to look it up. Am looking forward to next blog hoping to hear all about Whitsundays trip and more about Frazer Island.

Love you two loads and am still missing you love Mum xxxxxxxxxxx