Your mum's message was way too witty to follow so I'll just say WOW - you look like you are having a top time. Just wish I knew who Karl Kennedy was. Van sounds great and I am impressed you have found two dolly birds from Europe to join you so quickly. The charming Long genes in action! Big hugs wee bro. Drive slowly!
Mum
I think its a waxwork from Madame Tussards. You in London?
Emily
Love the photo of you and Karl Kennedy-don't think you could look any more delighted! I met Adam Garcia (from film Coyote Ugly-girls dancing on the bar, am sure you know it!) in London and he did not look as happy to see me as Karl does to see you! I have fallen a bit behind in following your travels due the hell of exam finals. Only one week to go then paartaay- though not sure to the same extent as you appear to have been! Looks like your mum and Jen had a great time- the helicopter ride looks awesome.
Michael
Hey Phil.
First of all, i can't believe you met karl Kennedy. That alone is worth going to Australia for in my opinion.
The rest of your trip is still sounding amazing and i'm really glad to see your still having a good time. The Whitsundays looked great. How much longer are you in Australia for? Hope you have a good time in your camper van. Speak to you soon. Michael
Rowans
Hi Philip, Your site gets better and better...Great photos and really enjoying the postcards (sorry, can't qiute update myself enough to call them blogs). So, where WAS Kate?? She was fairly missing herself the day the Ninjas were offshore.
We're addicted to checking your progress so please keep up the good work. Murray in doghouse for dismantling my nice car, Inga and I travelling to work in Skoda (it is cool,actually),Hamish and Lorna in between houses(ie. staying with us!), Sanday confused because beds don't get up staircase in his little house...hmmm! Love from us all,C,M,M,H&L,S,I xx As long as the sums don't get any harder...
Kaveh
Hey dude
I just finsihed looking at your sailing pics and the best comment was: "We had to wear suits because of the killer jelly fish"...its like: "oh right, ok that's fine...hold on! the KILLER jelly fish, wtf! lol"!
well I should be studying now, for psychology and business exams, which are in 2 and 4 day's time, but noooo. I thought I might extend my Microsoft Case Study to include going on your exploring page, lol. I have learnt a lot. Especially about dietery requirements for animals, which apparently includes Lager! noice
xxx
Steve & Alex
Hello mate,
How did you feel the next morning? We felt like crap and thought about you having to get up so early!! I have nicked your sunset pic and I will claim that I took the photo for my site. I might also nick your text for the cruise aswell!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip and send our love to the mighty Toadmeister! Keep in touch.
Mum
Great phots. Good Chat. Hope you have luck in Melbourne with job. CYK
CR
Dictionary says Phosphorescence but as it is nearly as old as me, it may in 2007 be shortened to Phosphorence. Well, you did ask! Suberb postcard, best yet and so interesting. You are meeting so many people and packing in so much... amazing. I would so love to see your glowing bacteria... would it photograph? Sums, no: words, good. Can't we have a spelling test instead? C !!!
Kav
OMG! i actually tested out your messaging board and it doesn't add your message if the sum you do at the end is incorrectly answered. that is soo cool! No wonder charlie hasn't left you any messages, OH! OWND! hahaha
oh oh! my sum is 24^99, i hope i get it right ;)
Kaveh
You found it! The Tea-bag Tree. I think that's right next to mug and milk trees right? sorry that was bad. I was gonna go for something worse at first though, like the super-model tree, haha. bet i thought no i'll put a little, emphasis on little, more thought into this.
Loving the surfing photos too man & the ones of you 3 in the helicopter. Hope you're enjoying the sailing and havn't turtled any boats, haha.
catch you later
kav x
Rowans
Hi Philip, By the time you read this it seems that you will be travelling solo again so Take Care and Take Heart... The White Knight is saving his pennies to charge over in mid June to rescue you from solitude (that's our Sanday)! Meanwhile, we are sure that you will pack in more excitements. Herron Island was obviously a tremendous highlight and sounded so adventurous, added to your lovely time with the Thomas family. Well done your Mum for organising such a memorable trip. It has been great following the three of you around and spotting where the little balloon goes next. Loved cockatoos, do you see wild budgies, that would be ace. You won't believe that farmers in the glen are now desperate for rain... We have had SUNSHINE. Where are you off to now? And, hey, where did the little intelligence test creep in below? This one failed Standard grade Maths twice, badly. love from the Rowans