Mum Hi Sam, Thanks for the update - looks fantastic. Really envious of Rachel coming out to see you. Work / play hard and enjoy!! Lots of love, M x x x x

Mum Hi Sam, Can't wait for the photos of your new home, the snow and you snowboarding!! Lots of love, M x x x x

Laura Loo Hi Sexy Lady, I bet you are having sooooooooooo much fun, I am incredibly jealous as Im back at work now and guess what........I dont wanna be here!!!!grrrrrrr...... I am so proud of you babe for just being over there, on your own ( well not really on your own but without me, hehe) and I miss you lots and lots. Was great to finally meet your mum. I gave her a big hug from you!!!!  Take care hun and stay safe. xxxxxx

Lisa Hey hun! Wow how your life has turned round! Its awesome. I do think of you often- in fact was talking about you over lunch in a little italian restaurant in the country yesterday. Very nice! I miss ya lots but its really good to hear you really enjoying yourself- Chris does sound a cutie!!!!!!???? Look after yourself and email you soon xxx

jacs Hey sis! Hope you're ok? And things aren't too bad now you're on ya own! went and saw mum,dad and joe on monday. We all miss and love you loads!! Have fun be safe and be happy, big kisses and cuddles xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lisa Sam! Yes I am rubbish but I did txt you this mornig to apologise as I tried to email from home on Sat but my mum n dads pc has broken. crap I know but true. Email by the end of the day ok? (Brian, please ignore this last comment!) Brian cannot explain the concept of work to me as you have to at least be able to recognise what that is also to be able to show someone else! (haha)Bye for now!

Brian Hi Sam, Just read your last blog. You realise now that I am going to have to explain to Lisa what the concept of work is first! Now then, Rich is from Dunedin so good job he ain't reading your description of his home town and do you not remember me saying I made a mistake by stopping a night in Greymouth? (I managed to do it on a Sunday as well, so twice as boring). I spent 28 years in the RAF and never jumped out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft - you've done it twice. Why!? Go for it Action Girl. 

Joe Hi Sam, Hope you are ok and having a good time!  The postcards have dried up.  Nat says Hi too. Lots of love Joe x x x

Karen M Sam, Lisa just passed on blog details, looks like you're having a fantastic time, you look like 3 babes bet you are fighting the boys off with a big stick, or maybe not!!!

lisa Sam I still love you honestly!!! Sorry for being a very slack individual. I promise to email tonight/tomorrow!!!! sounds like youre having an amazing time!  Miss ya!

holly oh my goddd, its may!!!! the big countdown is on, im buying the ticket this month!! defo!  wow, the ice mountain trek thing (forgot what its called already) and tasman abel things (sorry again) both look amazing!!!! sent u an overdue email my little travel bug, see you soon xxx

gary Hi Sam Only just worked out how to reply! Kids are really jealous of your skydive, you should be used to the smell of rotton eggs with your Dad & Joe. With all our love Gary and gang.