Bronnie Don't you go bringing home any Pommy Pox young lady, is bad enough trying to avoid the piggy flu!! Fridge is full so go home and stay in isolation for a couple of days!! See you when the rash subsides.... Bronnie xx

Bronnie Belated Happy Birthday, we have all year to wait for your shout, so don't think the other side of the world lets you off the hook! Good luck with the trip homeward and don't worry about any airbus issues Sue, "surely" they would have them all fixed by now!!!? Sun is shining here so you can keep your shorts on! See you when you get back to terra firma... B x

Blake, Bella and Meg Happy Birthday Sue - perhaps being overseas is even better than last year's party!!!! We said to the kids this morning -"Guess who we talked to on the phone last night?" BLAKE: "Santa?" US: "Even better than Santa" BLAKE: (without even having to think about it) "Coley, Becca and Matt Dog?" So there you go kids - did you know you were even better than Santa! Only 4 more sleeps till they get to see you - they can't wait!

All of us HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE. HAVE A GREAT DAY THINK BACK TO LAST YEARS PARTY

Caz Well what can I say other than I wish you didnt have to leave! I've had the most amazing time with you - thank you for your support as well! I will miss you guys so much but like I've said only 771 days to go! get your drinking hats ready cos I'm coming back - keep your eyes peeled for suitable pubs and you never know Sue we could grow old disgracefully together like we said!! :) but rota me in for lambing 2011! keep in touch and if you feel the urge to come back next year please do! -by the way Chris and Sue my parents and staff have all commented on how well behaved Matt, Nicole and Becky have been a pleasure to have and a credit to you - you guys will always have a place to stay when you are on your OE! Lots of love LIMPY!! Caz xxx Please keep in touch - no Fish and Chip wrappers here! "Tea and Scone anyone??" "Marvellous" xx

Bronnie Hi gang, sent you a message last week but it wouldn't take it for some reason - had snow on the ground so maybe the telecommunication portal was blocked! Rugby all finished (yay!), so shall go skiing again this weekend although weather forecast is not for a flash one!? Hate to have to spend my time in cafe sipping mulled wine... Alice starting to have Rebecca withdrawal symptoms so have assured her that she can speak to her again in a week! Looks like you are pretty full on, Chris you need to get someone else to take more of the photos otherwise I will start thinking that you were the one in bed early each time! Grass is starting to grow (I say that in a whisper in case mother nature is listening!), sun is starting to shine, swedes nearly finished and saw my first lamb of the season this morning, luckily on the neighbours place! Who wouldn't want to be a farmer. Good luck with your travels to see Jackie and then the journey home - if you desire any new exotic foods (Greek?) on the grocery list, you had better let me know! Take care and stay away from any Air Bus flights!! Bronnie xx

Nana I am shocked to see my little grandchildren behind a bar, Maybe you should have bought the Wairio pub!!! Nicole yor boyfriend looks nice but a bit old unless he is very wealthy. I hope you are keeping your diaries up as it will be great to read them Julys rainfall is high but the days are improving. Enjoy your last week. Cant wait to see you. will be at the airport.

Jandal Hi guys, give Caz a big hug from us!! I bet you're having lots of laughs with her. Matt Dog, I hope you're not helping yourself to lots of beer behind the bar!! No news here. Sue, it's the Bachelor final tomorrow night! -am very excited! I really need to get a life don't I!!! We've been having gorgeous days here - tomorrow it's going for 16c! Can't wait to hear all about your holiday!! Have fun! Love Jandal Adam says: MumMum, giggle, giggle, DadDad, giggle, giggle!

Matthew B Hi Rebecca and Nicole have you had a good time? That mansion looks pretty big to me. Have you read the e-mail's, room 4 have sent you?See you in a week or two. Matthew B

Blake, Bella and Meg BELLA SAYS: Did you have a good day? Been playing Bingo with Dad last night. I liked your photos. We sprinkled some stars all around on Grandad's birthday cake. Bye Bye Coley and Becky BLAKE SAYS: How are you going? I went back to Kindy yesterday. The holidays are finished. Thanks for the postcard. We are going to playgroup today. MEG - asleep!!!

jan SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVING A GOOD TIME, HOPE NICOLE FEELING BETTER NOT GOOD TRAVELLING WHEN SICK. WE HAD A GOOF HOLIDAY HI-LIGHT OF IT KIDS GOT TO MEET ISAAC ROSS AND ANDREW HORE IN BLENHIEM ALL BALCK ROADSHOW THE BOTH OF THEM GOT IN THE BLENHIEM PAPER JEREMY WAS IN HIS ELEMENT. CANT WAIT TO SEE PHOTOS LOTS OF SCRAP BOOKING THEN SUE. HOPE ALL WELL JAN HI BEX IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR HAVING LOTS OF FUN, I HAD FUN ON MY HOLIDAY TOO,SO HAS HOT WHERE YOU ARE? DID YOU ENJOY DISNEYLAND? FROM CASSIDY

Nana Dear All, We were so plesed to hear from Mary how well behaved you kids were. I am very proud of you. We have checked your house after the quake and Im sorry to tell you Sue but I dont think its a write off!!! Scanning under way. Continue to have fun. Love Nana.

Bron Thomas Loving your blog updates and photos. Looking forward to more travel news from Ireland and Scotland. Happy travels. Slainte. Bron and Matt xx

Bronnie Currently 1.9 deg and kids out making Frosty the Snowman and friends.... am in office today, bet you are missing that!! B xx

Karen Hi Guy's, it sounds like you're having a great time. Hope Nicole is feeling alot better. The weather over here is not so great Rebecca, we woke up to snow this morning, not alot but it's pretty widespread. Did you hear about the big shake we had on Wednesday night, it gave us something to talk about for a few days. Back to school tomorrow (for some) hope the rest of you trip goes well. KB