Hi hunny.

Hows things with you? All ok here, except for missing you of course. Meg has gone off to Hannahs for a party (she has promised to drink responsibly - yeah!!) and Cas and I have just got back from Marks. The lounge and dining room look fabulous, Gaz and Loofy did a brilliant job, although there are several of Meg's fingerprints on the door frames!! What's Aami Park?? Am looking forward to the weekend - we are trying to get 100 miles in, in preparation for the Pyrennees. One of the gang broke her ankle dancing the other day so she is out of the trip and we need to fill her place....shouldn't be hard. I will be in Spoken on Saturday so will let everyone know you are getting on ok. Hopefully Luke will be in a better mood eh!! Look forward to hearing from you soon. Lots and lots of love and hugs xx

Hi Sam.Well you have made the big step and we are proud of you. Glad to hear the weather is good. I am in France and it is -17. Cold but good. Owen Has taken his first skying lesson and he loves it. Love the pictures, however send some of yourself. Speak to you soon.

Lots of Love. Andy, Pascale and Owen

Hi Sam.Well you have made the big step and we are proud of you. Glad to hear the weather is good. I am in France and it is -17. Cold but good. Owen Has taken his first skying lesson and he loves it. Love the pictures, however send some of yourself. Speak to you soon.

Lots of Love. Andy, Pascale and Owen

Hi Sam,

Hope you are having a nice time and hope you are ok. What have you been up to so far? Have you found a job yet? When are you moving into a hostel? Hope the weather is good, missing you loads. Love you, Meg xxxxx

Hi hunny,

Thanks for the update from Singapore and good to know you are there safe and sound. I was talking to Sarah yesterday. She sends her love and told me Glen Randall arrived in Sydney last week. So perhaps add him on fb - you never know you may be able to catch up with him on your travels.

Mark says let me know if you don't find a job, cos he has contacts over there and will sort something out for you until you find something more suitable.

Lounge and dining room getting decorated over the weekend so it will be all change here when you get home. The garden may even be done if you stay out there longer than six months! Meg is home for half term tomorrow so I will get her to drop you an email over the weekend.

Look after yourself, hi to Josh!

Love you, Mum and Megs xxxxx

Good to see you've arrived safely - and where you are. Clair was very confused (what's new?) about where you were flying to. Melbourne - good if you're still around there in March for the Grand Prix. You may not be able to afford a ticket for the race but I bet there will plenty of glamorous girls around!! I suppose you've heard the news that Capello has resigned. Some wag on one of the message boards reckons that he'll be on his way to Leeds in the next few days, Redknapp won't leave Spurs so FA will offer job to Grayson! As soon as any of that happens I'll be sure to let you know. Reckon you've more chance of seeing Capello at the Grand Prix than at Leeds. Must go - it's wine o'clock :) Will keep in touch. Take care x x

Hi Sam,

So sorry that we were unable to make it to your farewell get together with Dad, Clair and your two most fervent admirers, James and Georgia, but we were with you in thought. We hope sincerely that you have the most wonderful adventure and take full advantage of this opportunity. You know full well that Australia is the land of opportunity and that the Australian people like to win which will suit you. No more lectures, except to say, keep your blog up to date so that we can follow you escapades. Grandma and I wish you and your mate all the very best and promise that we shall be there when you come back . We shall try to get Barry there as well to sink a few Tributes. Much, much love from us two, Grandad and Grandma. XX

Not sure if you will pick this up before you arrive down under, but I am working on the assumption you won't!!

It was so hard seeing you off this afternoon, but I know you and Josh will look out for each other out there. I hope the journey was as good as can be expected!! Let Meg and I know when you arrive so we know you got there safely.

All our love Mum, Meg, Cassie, Ozzie and Annie xxx

PS. The loofies, Grandad, Andy and Pascle, Deb and Jamie, Sacha, Mark, The McCarthys and numerous others have sent messages to wish you well on your trip. xx

Hi Sam. Have a great time and don't forget to bring our kangaroo and koala bear back for us!! Love you and miss you from James and George xxxx

Had a great afternoon with you yesterday Sam, are you sure you don't want to take James in your black bag :-) Have an amazing time, we'll keep the 'low calorie' Guiness chilled for you! You take care of yourself. We'll all miss you and we love you loads xx

Love you Sam and so very very proud of you. Take good care of yourself and be careful! It will be a once in a lifetime trip so make sure you make the most of it xx