Kyla Eeeekkkk, on count down until you are home!! I cannot believe how quick it has gone. Enjoy your last 2 weeks xx

Pete & Gloria Barnett Hi Carley & Rick, We have just heard that you have both done a parachute jump you fearless pair. Enjoy the rest of your trip and will see you in February. Gloria & Pete XX

Nick Oi oi treacles!!! Well... happy new year and hope you had a great christmas in Oz, photo's look the nuts! All i can say is proper jealous but looking forward to your return and cataching up on all the stories you have to tell! Kenny says "ricky, ricky ricky" and sends his love to ya both! Gill send a big kiss to you both and the pair of us are looking forward to a messy evening at pinewood palace when your back! Much love, Nick & Gill xxx

Wendy Hi Carley & Rick, so doesn't time fly when your having fun. Can't believe you will be home soon. It's been lovely looking at all your great pics. You've had the experience of a life time and no doubt will be coming home with ever lasting memories. Looking forward to seeing you both, love to both of you. Wendy, Paul, Bill & Dan x x x

Tommy Happy New Year my friends! Not long now until we can gleefully reclaim you both for our own gratification and comfort. Be sure to make the most of your last month away, I'm sure it'll fly by. Missing you as always, hope you're doing well and having fun. Much love. T

lucy francis Hi Cars and Rick soooooooooo jelous that you are in NZ it is the best place in the world, how is the camper van? Blake had his first day at pre school today not one single tear, I feel really let down!!! He is starting with a shiner though as he slipped and banged his eye on the table on Friday night, we had to take him to A and E but it was too close to the eye to glue so they put some steri strips on it, it was very traumatic for all involved as he was fighting it so much me and simon had to hold him down. He was like hulk baby!! I will send you a couple of pics of him in his uniform! xxxx

Ricky and Carley Happy New Year to all our family and friends and thank you to all for your lovely messages and kind words... Thank you Mum and Dad Barnett and Mum and Dad Underwood for the Xmas money.. came in very handy! Also, thank you to the following for the Xmas money that was flown over with Mum and Dad U - Nan Underwood, Unc Del, A.Jean, Kerry, Tina, Nicola and Samantha. A. Cheryl, Andy, Declan and Ciara. A. Bev and Phil. Jennie and Steve (and also thanks for Carley's bday money xx) We are having a great time in New Zealand and saw THE MOST AMAZING night sky last night.... so much to see and do. Missing you still though and see you all soon. Love Ricky and Carley xxx ps: no more pics from now on, you will have to wait for our return : ( pps: got the pics A. Gloria... thank you and will try and email back now xx

ken HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS HOPE U R GIVING THE AUSSIES HELL BOUT THE ASHES

Karen, Dave, Chantelle and Helaina Hi Carley and Rick, wishing you both a very Happy New Year! Loads of Love K, D, C and H xxxxxx

Auntie Cheryl HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU BOTH SO CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU BOTH IN FEBRUARY X X X

Aymon Alright guys hope you had a good christmas and wishing you a good new years too, get as much bbq food down you because its pretty grim back here, ive missed you febuary cant come quick enough you let us know as soon as your here x

Gats Happy New Year rick and cars! hope your having a great time, sure u are. missing you both loads and cant wait 2 c u. scary how quick 5 months has gone by. celebrated new year in the ivory lounge wiv everyone, then cum bak 2 mine and had bit of a party. messy. your pictures look well good, jealous of the sunshine! enjoy the rest of your trip and giv me a call wen ur back mate. cant wait 2 catch up. take care. love u both! xx

Aunty Beverley and Phil Dear Ricky and Carley.....greetings from Goa! Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and that you enjoy your New Year just as much. We are 5.5hrs ahead of UK time and think you are even more so a big 'Cheers' and Happy New Year to you both. May all your hopes and dreams come true in 2011 and enjoy the rest of your holidays. See you when you get back. Cant wait to hear all about it. All our love to you both xxxxx

Kyla Sooooo glad you like your card. Really missing you, can't believe how long until you are back, it has flown by!! Hope you both had a fab Christmas and have a wonderful New Year in the park watching the fireworks - definitely one you will remember. P.S How long has your hair got Cars, love it!! XX

Mum & Dad Barnett Hi Carley and Ricky happy new year to you both from mum and dad in London and Will and Bryony in Las Vegas (they're the last ones to celebrate New Year in our family!) can't wait to see you both in February. Enjoy the rest of your trip and give big hugs and kisses to Auntie Lyn when you see her in NZ xxx