This is just a quick message to you all to say sorry about lack of messages from us but have been experiencing some problems with our journal entries. Wrote loads yesterday & promptly lost it all before it went onto journal - by then so worn out couldn't even remember who I was let alone where we'd been! Hope to get help later to put some photos on as the server was down last night so couldn't do it.

Hi guys, glad to hear you're having a good time. It's cold here, but at least the sun is out at present. Hope you manage to catch something at the Opera house, that'd be cool. Hey, it was great what happened to you on the plane. How come nothing like that ever happens to me? I usually end up having to queue more than once in every line because some idiot forgot to stamp a relevant part of my bording card or something. Just unlucky, I guess. Anyway, I'm off to... you guessed it... get a cup of tea. Speak to you soon. And keep enjoying the sunshine and the sights. Jon (Dawn says hi - I think she wishes she could be out there with you)

Sorry about the disjointed message, phone rang!! Some good news Holly got engaged. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Sydney, and safe flight to NZ. Luv J&P xx

Hi guys, green with envy this end! Sure you are having a great time, lets see pictures soon so we can turn greener still, take care Luv J&P xx

I am sitting in my little study area on the mezzanine overlooking the orchard in the field in France - sounds lovely doesnt it BUT it is a very grey day and not what you would call warm!!! I have only read the one journal entry you have posted and already you are definitely in a different world. I can almost feel the atmosphere. I shall look forward to seeing photos and will keep watching for your travels. Have a wonderful tiem xxxxx

Hey guys - just a quick one to let you know that my car passed its MOT first time without any bother! they even fitted my new indicator and gave me a new headlight bulb for free!!! cheers for all your help daddy-o would never have passed without you! enjoy the rest of singapore and chat to you again when your down-under x x x x x x

Hello travellers-this is so exciting (for me, let alone you) -how is Singapore? Need to know your impressions of all your ports of call, weather,photos etc etc-have the best of times. Sue x

Great to hear your news! It all sounds wonderful. Look forward to seeing the next installment!

G'day Pam and Les have you arrived in Sidney yet or are we being premature, how was Singapore? Hope all is going well and look forward to hearing from you. Ann and Jane's messages made us laugh, these kids just cannot help winding you up even when you are on the other side of the world!! Love Gerry & Eddie

Hi folks!! how was the flight?? look forward to hearing all about your adventure even if i am reading your journal sitting at my desk at work, looking out over miserable London!!! he he!! take care and catch up soon. Lots of love x x x PS dont worry about the house - i will pop in on jane from time to time!! we all know that she needs looking after and that you should never have left the house in her hands but ill do what i can!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope the flight went well and that you kept up the dvt exercises! I have wrecked the house already and racked up a huge phone bill for you to pay! Oh yeah, i took the car for a spin and it now resides in a bush! Sorry!! xxx