Nic Well, wea re now safely in sydney after our campervan travels down from Brisbane. Just wanted to quickly say thank you all for all the messages still, love reading them! Will update the blog before we leave sydney with news of our latest antics xxxx

Jo You two look like you have been having a fantastic time .... very jealous of the weather as it looks like autumn is here now. sorry haven't had much time to message (that goes to you too Daphne, promise to send you a update e-mail soon xx) kiddies have been keeping me very busy and Ben has been working all hours and when he has had a free moment he has been knocking our wall down so haven't had my usual time on the computer. Sorry I (and Isabel) wasn't very chatty when you phoned, was still half asleep and full of cold - I promise to be full of scintillating conversation next time you ring!! Lots of love to you both and obviously miss you terrably. Joey xx P.S. Isabel has taken to eating mouthfulls of dinner for 'nic-nic and gotty'!!! xx

janet It is so cold here that I needed to gaze at the Brisbane photographs just to feel the heat! The weather looks glorious, the skyline is impressive and the grins and smiles are huge. So no worries there then! You look to have been having a good family time, I guess that your big brother will miss you now that you are leaving and moving on. It's hard to think of you being so far away now. But, thank goodness for the wonders of computerland! Tony and I spent the day in London, Thursday of last week. There we were, gazing at Eros, but where were you Scotty that's the thing! Well, guess that's about all for now. Been to Inverness this weekend so missed Titan's thrashing at Exeter. I think that we are in for a rough ride this season. Then there is the other matter of England and the world cup--- oh dear. Need I go on! I shall go on, just long enough to say looking forward to your update. 'Til then, love to you both, Janet. xx

Mum Hiya Just got back from a nice weekend at the Abergavenny food festival so all good back in England. Nic you're beginning to look like an Aussie, all blonde and brown! I remember when Jo and I went to Oz thinking a lot of plants are like the ones in Spain. The plant you're referring to is of course bougainvillea (not sure about that spelling)! Hope you're having a great time and look forward to hearing from you again soonxxxxxxxxxxx

Nic Ah Joey, love hearing about Izzy's little antics!! Tell me more........... Photos are now uploaded everyone, unfortunately nothing from the islands in Thailand but have got some snaps on a disposable. Love to all xxxx

Jo Hi you two Nothing new to report from here. We took Isabel to the zoo today - she was very sweet and really enjoyed it but had an unhealthy desire to feed the crocodiles from her hand and couldn't understand why I wouldn't let her feed them like the goats at the pub!! Looking forward to talking to you soon. Don't worry when, kiddies will survive! Love and hugs to you both xx

daddy splott buy any elephants ??

ady ha! a pelican getting hit on the head with a frisbee! sounds like something out of the simpsons! that thought is going to keep me smiling all day...seriously, think i've soiled myself from laughing so much and people in the office dont know what i'm laughng about. would love to give you some interesting news, but unfortunately the only thing thats happened is that i've bought a pair of snowboard boots...so im getting excited like a lady over heels. though i'm sure scott would be impressed as they kinda look like stormtrooper boots... hugs and high fives all round o5

daddy it's not worked ... have been told that there is a home in Holland.. am saving up to buy a windmill.. Electricity then free !! Love you bubby and Splotty xxxxx