Hi Richard and Jill,
What a wonderful web site to catch up with your travels. It almost feels as though we have been there too. Looking forward to hearing all about New Zealand.
Very envious about the Commonwealth Games! Watching on television isn't quite the same as experiencing the electric atmosphere there.
We've survived the first two annual meetings last Sunday - one more to go.
Sports and Social committee meet next week - do we put in your apologies?!!
Have you heard that Heather and I are now grandparents? Joshua - all doing well.
Much love and prayers - Tim
Colin
Dad has his mobile with him 0771 504 2386. Keep well.
Richard & Jill
Mike&Jackie - thanks for the messsage, grateful for the "big white whale comment" (NOT) that others failed to make!! No tips possible from this distance, Mike, so, sorry, you'll just have to buy a new shirt! J & FG, glad to hear about the cooking success, glad to retire and let others do it! Did NOT seee the photo, please send again and will view at leisure in NZ. Time difference HERE is now NINE hours as our clocks went back yesterday BUT in NZ we think it will be TEN. Will cnofirm when we get there on Wednesday VERY late. Love to you all, R&J
Sally
Hi Mum and Dad - great speaking to you last weekend. Got over my bug now. Thought all the Dame Ednas were fab in the closing ceremony. Parents evening was a mixed afffair - George's work is excellent, his behaviour not so!!!! But then i think we could have predicted that!!!! "He is very popular and is going to be a team leader apparently but does find it difficult to sit quietly!!!! Got to go for tea now will come back later. love and cuddles sallyxxx
Mike & Jackie
Hi Richard & Jill
It certainly looks like you are enjoying yourselves, the photographs are fantastic and bring back some memories. It is still not bbq time in Oaklands but they say we will have some fun when it stops raining. Every one here well and send there love.
Jackie & I are taking family to races for easter, Richard please send some tips to stop me losing my shirt.
Love to you both Mike & Jackie
PS
Jackie is still recoverying from the photos of you swimming in the sea. (big white whale)
Jax & F G
Hi M & D, looks like you've had a quieter week this week. Have survived Hollie cookin on Mothering Sunday! She will have to take over the Noy Sunday Dinners when you get back! Competition Dad! it was yummy. Did you get the Mothers Day photo we e-mailed? All well here, have also had a quiet week. Weather warming up but of course with that comes rain and lots of it!! Spoke to Uncle Teve last weekend he is well but tired, both him and K workin long hours. Off to spend time with S, C & G Easter weekend. Let us know time difference for NZ so we can try to talk to Mum on her birthday! Love lots J & H. xxx
Carole
Many thanks for the information re the Mens Marathon. I'm so glad he finished and as far as I am concerned a respectable time - what do the experts think? Watched the closing ceremony - spectacular but felt it somewhat long winded but guess when you are actually there the time flies by. In case no one else tells you and to keep you up to date with Axbridge. During a great Mothering Sunday service when the church was packed(competing with Christingle) I was enrolled as a Mother's Union Member and Heather was welcomed as a tranferring member.
Just to make you smile Dominic insisted his mother phoned me because he wanted to draw a picture of me. This is the same young man who showed his Auntie Sue in Wales his birthday present in Bexhill. He's obviously ahead of his time especially as we were on landlines ! Keep enjoying ypur trip and sharing it. Love Carole
Colin
Hi. Mum & Dad now in NZ. Everybody here is well. Keep well. Colin
Richard & Jill
Chris, we watched the Closing Ceremony live here amid much excitment, after a great day down on the Great Ocean Road. You can keep the ARCM document, thanks all the same. SS-B, can't access my own e-mail account at present, will e-mail the photo when I get the chance. Have you tried downloading from here, or is the quality reduced? T&A, nice to know you're watching, call 0400 124 154 if you want to speak, we have a Telstra chip in the mobile while we're in Oz (won't work in NZ though!). Thanks, kids of ours, for calling Mum last night, she enjoyed hearing from you all. Love to you all from R&J xx
Chris
Greetings Earth Travellers! David says having just seen the firework display on the news I hope Noy is wearing a hard hat and a gas mask - Melbourne must be awash with rocket sticks and smoke!" I of course missed it cos I'm typing up PCC minutes - now doesn't that make you feel happy?!!! Mind you, if you were having withdrawal symptoms I could email you the 36 page APCM document...... best sleeping pill ever made! This is why I know you are having more fun than me, but at least I have Sunday night to enjoy - yours has gone forever...... Missing you lots. Chris xx
Ss-B
Me again! I just saw the pic of Grandad and Jemima. If you get a chance could you please email it to me so I can make a print! Thanks xx
S-B's X3
It's not fair...you are still in Melb and we haven't seen you since Wed night!! (I am still walking off all that food we ate!) Thank you very much for a great evening and yummi food. Jemima is missing you both, and all the cuddles and attention you give her. She is now with Granny, Tom is swimming at Harrold Holt, Grandad is preparing for the 6pm service and I am catching up with friends via email. Jonny is due here soon for our Sunday night family dinner. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon. Safe travels in Tassie, look out for the devils and relax in the spa!!!! love S,T & J x x x