dan and shell Hiya both, Shame your trip has ended, your journal has been amazing to read and view all of your lovely pics. I'm so glad you had the best time on your travels, were still in WA at the moment on our last day before we trek to alice springs - looks like we will be doing a very similar trip to yourselves. Glad its been a blast for you both, we will definately catch up with you when we get back for a few drinks and maybe a meal or somethin to reminisce!! Love to you both always, Dan and Shell x x x PS - Is it ever-so cold back home?

Mommy Stott Well what can I say "you fun loving babes". Thanks to technology 85 days has'nt been too bad for us "Moms"!! Skpe, mobiles texts and journals has made us feel very close to you both, but have still missed you and shed a few tears now and then! You are a very lucky and blessed couple!! L A will be so different compared to all those beaches and open spaces, but that wlll bring you back down earth gradually (he he!!) Roast beef and yorkshire pud will be on the menu, and by the way its bl...y cold here, will be woolies to Airport (sorry once a mom always a mom)!!! See you Monday the Stotts and Slaters will be waiting, making lots of noise as usual.

Mum Hi people The 'cat' pics are amazing. Don't want to say anything much, just that we love you both loads and want you back home safely, 'though don't want it over for you. Can't wait to see you on Monday. I spoke to Sue yesterday to sort it out. When you come into arrivals, I'll be the one with the red carnation. Just in case you've forgotten what we look like. Travel quickly and safely. All love. God Bless Mum xxx

Unkie Pete & Pageboy!! We know Xmas is coming Tommo but the beard is the wrong colour! Perhaps it isn't in the upside down world of Aus etc. Looks like your having a crap time and we bet can't wait to get back home. Everton beat Bolton one nil on saturday with a wonder strike from ourtata!! Have a great final week and we'll see you soon. Lots of love xxxxx Come on you blue boys!!

lis Hey! This time next week you'll be preparing to come home - sorry!! I've been in Redditch for the weekend as i had final dress fitting yesterday and I'm going to actually pick it up to take away this morning - i'm really excited! It was Gary's stag do yesterday so as expected I haven't heard from him - bet he's feeling worse for wear especially seems as it was freezing yesterday and they were paintballing all day! My hen do next weekend - soz you can't come hayley. About 28 ladies comin and can't wait for a night out. Everyone's got to wear something red so I used it as an excuse to go shopping yesterday. ofsted went really well last week - outstanding school for every category so work is more relaxed. Dad's inspection went better than expected too. So we're all good here and can't wait to see you both. I was going to come home on 2nd but won't be now so probably won't see you till wedding. make sure you give me a call when you've recovered from jet lag. Make the most of your last week and be safe. lots of love as always Lis xxx

RUTH Hey! Just thought I would send you a message, as I missed your early morning call today Hayley! I am really looking forward to seeing you soon! I will be keeping myself busy between now and then by cleaning your car! I am feeling the pressure! Off out with Lou tonight, so don't call me at 6am tomorrow! Take care! See you very soon!xxxx

Gazzzzzzzy T Thomas Mohammad Islam Ali Slater, looks like you are having a bonza time. I am a bit jealous, but wouldn't swap Matchborough Bay and New South Redditch for anything. Went surfing on Matchborough pond the other day, it was awesome. Fair dinkum. Right I'm off to vandalise some bus shelters. Take care you both and remember to slip, slap, slop. Adeiu, ya flaming gallah. Gazzzzzzzzzzzzzy T

Feaseneck!! aka Borat Hey guys!! The first thing I gotta say is im well jealous, looks like you ttwo have had a wicked time so far and you even managed to pick up a yeti on the way - wow wa wee wa!! You have managed to do loads, coz it seems like only yesterday when u went, im lovin the new passion wagon, absolutley awesome!! Im not really one for writing long messages so im gonna love ya and leave ya, but glad things are going well, will be good to see ya soon - even though i bet you two dont want it to end. Oh yeah Slate before I go missed an awesome wkend just gone, went to manchester - me stevie c and farr and had an awesome time, stevie c the big dope dropped bullmers that we had searched for for ages all over the floor in maccy d's, and he was still trying to be laid back about it. LOL. Anyways gonna go, glad ur on the XXXX gold and not that cheap wine in the box, even though tooheys new is better. Speak soon Ur pal Borat Sagdiyev x x

Ali Can't believe reading the messages from your Mum that you've only got a couple of weeks left and now in New Zealand - time flown here bet you guys can't believe it!!!! Tom, you doing ok while you away - qualified for Q3 bonus - not a fortune but every little helps and not bad when you not here!!!! Enjoy your last leg of your adventure - take every rest you can cos it will be none stop when you get back xxx

dan and shell G'day fellow ozzies, Think its about time the old mach 3 came out slate your starting to look like an aboriginal yourself! Glad your still having a wicked time and havent starved to death or anything, theres a lot to think about with time and money isnt there - I know it and weve only been doing it for 2 weeks!! As I say we have been off for two weeks now an lovin every minute, seems like you have done or are going to do a lot of the same tours and areas as we are doing, great minds think alike hey! All the very very breast for the rest of your travels and for christs sake shave that thing on your chin off!! Take it easy cobber, love to you both Dan and Shell x x x

Craigie see your still havein fun an enjoyin the adventure. wots goin on wit the white vest an the shaggy beard tom? tryin the ungroomed calam best look. never mind u will need the beared 4 when u get bk coz its freezin an hear there lookin 4 a new look santa this year ill put your name down. blues arent doin 2 well at the minute got beat by fulham an villa over the last few weeks an knocked out the carling cup by arsenal. never mind the kopies got beat 3-0 tday by them so makes up abit 4 it. hope your both well an lookin after eachother lookin forward 2 catchin up when u get bk. hope 2 hear from u soon take care x

Mummy Claire Hi you guys Just to let you know that I have just given Uncie Steve your web address, so expect a message. 9 o'clock on Sunday evening and all is well. You have a new mattress on your bed to come home to (thank God, I hear you say), and we have installed John's masterpeice of a table in the kitchen this afternoon. It is really lovely! Bless him! HHope you got my text message. I guess that your Aussie SIm card will not work in NZ. If you let me have number for where you are staying I will gall you from work. 'Saw Helen Squibb today. Had a lovely chat with her. She has resigned from her job. Hates it! She asked me to send you her love. So, huge love to you both. speak soon. 'Have booked the 27th off work so will be there at 11.45. God Bless Mum xxx

Mum Hey guys Trying to get you on Skype but having no joy with the connection. I will have to wait until John gets up (if he does after a night at Chicago Rock!), and ask what I ma doing wrong. I have tried the mobile number with the NZ code in front of it. Maybe it won't work in NZ? NOt sure. I love the pics. Looks a bit chillier. Bet it's chillier here. Will try to speak to you later. We love you. Mum xxx

john hey son, whats with the facial hair..trying to give your big bro some competition!! now your face matches your ass crack!! Laters

Lis hey - photos just seem to be getting better. love the boobs! Bet you don't want to come home. Just wanted to say thanks for the card - it was so sweet of you and so pretty. I shed a tear or too. 5 weeks and one day to go!!! found out yesterday we have an ofsted inspection next week at work so it's all go! This is my last free weekend before the wedding so am going to make the most of it with some shopping and maybe a trip to cinema - we do live it up here!Think you'll be somewhere else by now. is it fiji or NZ? - not sure. Anyway look after one another and i'll see you soon. xxxxx