Dear Victoria,

Ross and I are sitting here on Boxing day sending you a message to say how much we all miss you. We hope that you are having a wonderful time and are enjoying the sunshine. We have had a lovely christmas with all the family. As you can imagine all the children were very excited yesterday when Father Chritsmas had been and when they were opening their presents. Today Grandad and I have had our lunch and tea with Mum, Dad and Ross, it was delicious as usual. Sorry you missed it. Mum and I went for a long walk around the lanes as it was fine but cold. We really miss seeing you but we know that you are enjoying your big adventure so that makes us happy. Take care and all our love,

Grandma and Grandad  xxx (with help from Ross)

Happy Boxing day!! Heard you crossed the Sidney Bridge yesterday. Your dad had us in fits of laughter but has been nominated the "bowl leaver" as he just dumped his stuff on the sofa. I don't know who dragged him up! He was also upset cos there was no brandy butter so he poured lots of brandy into the cream to compensate. Have a great time in Oz!! Lindz and Matt are trying to beat their dad at poker -10:30pm --and the game is provoking lots of heated arguments - Take care . Love Auntie and Uncle and cousins Gill

Hey Vix!

Happy Christmas! Hope you are having fun traveling! We are having a cool time very random here though. Looking forward to Tailand now! Dont worry im looking after Jon, although he is looking a little skiny has he hasnt eaten for about a week, as they dont do cheese burgers in Vietnam!

 Take Care

 Love Chris

Oops sorry I posted a blank one, that will teach me for drinking at my desk! 

Hi Babe hope you are excited about christmas? I am! I am sat at my desk drinking Champagne with my christmas hat on and the christmas music on!  I have brought some real mistletoe for the weekend! Lu and I are heading to town at 3pm with a few people from work. Naturally we will be on our best behaviour as always.

 Only 3 sleeps until the big man comes, I dont think he visits Sydney though so dont hold your breath for your presents this year.

Enjoy yourself with Jess and Matt. Hope you enjoy your bridge climb

Take care babe, lots of love - Sam x x xx ps ho ho ho 

ud be surprised Parn! Altho jen and I have certainly been keeping the standard up! been in Singapore since tuesday but have only just today actually made it out of the hostel area to do some sight-seeing. Far too many crazy nites and bad hangovers!! mad place tho - I really like it!

Off to OZ tomorrow - cant wait! seeing jess, mat and Luke which is cool. Will be weird to be with ppl from home but nice for xmas.

Hope everyone is being good! xxx

Hi vik! 

What do you mean match the guerns at drinking!!  You're obviously not trying hard enough!  So where did you get to in Singapore?  I always wanted to go to Zook, but ended up in much less 'classy' establishments!

 Hope all is well

Parn XX

I know babe- I cant wait. Christmas will be awesome.

If the havoc is anything like what we have created in Singapore, they might not let us in the country! Cant believe we have actually found people who can match the Guerns at drinking - the Scottish are mental - love em! 

Thanks for all the messages guys. Will try and update the postcards/photos as soon as Im not hungover or drunk (very rare at the moment!)

 Love u all - merry chushmush! xxx

hey babe!

I'm impressed! you're doing well with the postcards, can be hard work keeping up with a journal as i have found out. My ability to write in mine everyday is seriously decreasing! I'm looking forward to seeing you and jen, only 5 days to go! Ahh! Lets create havoc on the streets of sydney!!!

Love you babe always

Jessxxxxx

Hey Tor!!! Im home, at last!! Long trip sucked, but to be expected. Was the weirdest feeling when i came back, almost didn't feel like home, (espec with my room being painted!!!, which i love btw) and seeing everyone was so strange, im sure you know what i mean. Anyways, just wanted to let u know that im back safely. Hope your trip is still going well, im so jealous!

love you the most!

Ross

p.s. i leave florida on about may 4th so there prob ain't much chance of u coming to stay, tho Melbourne ain't the most happening of places to visit in america, your not missing out!!!