brigid m tracey Maddie, thanks for the update. Sounds fabulous. Like here is going along, went to Melbourne last week for both fun and work - both good. I hope that the oldies are enjoying all of the great things that you are doing, and that their legs are holding out!! Love to you all, Bid

Gregg Heya Maddy & Dan ! Well Im back from NZ now.... had a bloody wicked time there, esp in Auckland with all the ex-Dubs crew, was great craic! Caught up with Scottie and Aimee for a couply Speights in Dunners which was good fun. Sadly I missed that homo O'Grady. Things are ok over here.... 4th day back at work and it sucks! Wish I was unemployed and travelling like you kids! Its all about beer and meat for me... and i'm guessing thats your life right now! SO jealous!! Going to Dandelion tonight with the girls for a drink, then along to the Barge to meet Weekesy..... Thurs night at the Barge always has potential ! Paddys Day next week.... Will try cause some carnage for you! Take care, Gregg xx

Bernadette Mitchell Dear Maddie and Julia, I am endeavouring to learn to use my computor - so please include me in you emails (poor old b*****). Am looking after the twins at the moment - they are more gorgeous than ever. Stuart and Liv are looking at new kitchens, they have started their extensions. Not much news here - Albert is 10 today! Going our to dinner with the family tonight to celebrate his reaching 2 figures! Luv to you both, Dette

brigid m tracey Maddy, I cant believe how fit you must be - all that tramping! Sounds as though life is fun and full of adventure - must say that your descriptions of the steak leaves one with a large degree of salivation! S'pose that you have heard about the bush fires in Victoria - they have been horrific, thank God the temperature and the winds have at last abated, the temp. in Melbourne reached 47C.last Saturday. Give my love to Julia - I guess that she is enjoying life as much as you are. Was she one of the wounded soldiers or was she up for the second walk? Look forward to your next blog and a few photos. luv to both yourself and Julia, Bid xx

Dannielle Samios Hi Guys...! So glad to hear that you guys are having a great time. Keep up with the blogs and photos..! Love knowing what you guys are up to. Yes still snowing here and freezing. So jealous of you guys and wish I was there. Take care and talk soon. DD xx

brigid m tracey Hi Maddy, great to hear from you - it all seems great fun. Had an SMS from G and N - snowing in Paris. We have booked our O/S trip for August. Look forward to future blogs.

Deirdre O' Carroll Hi Maddy, sounds like you are having a great time! Snowing here and I'm on nights. Fancy trading places for a week? Talk to you soon xxx

Peter Tracey Hi Maddy, it obviously works. All in Tassie very jealous of your travels. Much love, "The Old Codger"

Gregg Maddy! Beer and Steak....... sounds awesome! Very jealous! Dublin misses you guys !! Off to NZ in 11 days... the countdown to the sun has begun since Dublin is covered in Snow! xx