The cricket was great and we had a really lovely day, however my camera went missing. To cut a very long story much shorter - I've tried everywhere, police, lost property, etc, to no avail. Lots of photos on it, but then realised that I had saved most of them at an internet cafe in Napier and when I called the nice man said they were still on the hard drive, so he's copied them to disc and will forward it on to me. Upshot is only Napier and cricket shots lost, oh and one camera. Still could be worse. So no pictures for a while I'm afraid. At airport waiting for flight from Auckland (where we returned van) to Nelson. Will do postcard when we get there sometime. Happy Mother's Day!!!!! S xx

Just to let you all know that tomorrow we shall be sat on the grass, in the sunshine, drinking cold beer and watching the cricket ODI, NZ against Australia. Thought you might like to think about this with all the snow you are getting back there. Lee - Oi, I do not look a day over 30!! As the Smiths voucher didn't work, maybe you should put some cash in my bank account instead. S xx

still having fun i see!
i'm snowed in at Nurstead court at the moment, so i've got time to do some of those things you can't normally be bothered to do.
joking!
you should be careful letting dad see all those sheep in one place, cos there is something in his welsh genes that gets excited and at his age should avoid excitement.
i think i am almost looking forward to seeing you now, even if only to get nagged at.
sarah is not here but i'm sure she would say something nice and wish you all the best and stuff.
James is 9 next week!!!! i feel really old! Sorry to mention age i know your a bit touchy about being forty on the 19th.
What you doing for your birthday?
I tried to attatch a whsmiths voucher to this as a prezzie for your birthday but couldn't, but it is the thought that counts?

Yes your lot are doing very well at the rugby. Chelsea won the Carling Cup but the Manager got sent off! Poulter didnt make the final in the golf. Henman got knocked out of the tennis. I have a bad back - dont even ask!

Three more postcards added. Well done the Taffs!!!

Am worried about your mercury levels ladies! Too much tuna consumption can be a bad thing! Keep on writing the postcards... keeps me chortling away happily to myself here, particularly the one about leaving the side door to the camper open! Here snow, snow and more snow. Phil, Tatia and I spent the day hill walking near Ditchling Beacon in thick snow. You could hear it crunching under foot. Loads of taboganers (spelling? can't be bothered to check the dictionary as do that far too much at work) out throwing themselves down hill sides. Gloriously sunny though, so we felt like we were abroad somewhere. Then on to Carats Cafe for ham, egg and chips and cups of steaming tea whilst overlooking the sea... almost as romantic as your adventures! Or maybe not. Anyway, stay well and safe. Loads of love from us all xxx

Hello Sherry & Nic,
Just had a look at the website and was really chuffed to see postcards from NZ. It's great to be able to catch up on what you two are up to. It all sounds amazing, but far too healthy! I want lots of naughtiness please! All good hear. Very, very cold, but the days are getting longer... Love from all the Deans/Prices of Brunswick Square xxx

I am dumbfounded .................your awake beore midday every day in NZ..................altho I must admit , your probably in bed fairly early there because at night there is nothing to do ( oh, except in Auckland , that's a pretty cool city)

Just to let you know that a few postcards added - one for Auckland and then a couple since. No luck with photos yet, but will do as soon as I can - the scenery here is stunning!! That'll give you something to look forward to. S xx

Lee and mum and dad - nice to see how well you are getting on since I've been away, love favourite offspring!! Rich - If you hadn't kept me up so late every night I would never have needed to sleep until lunch time!! What belly, don't know what you mean. Suzanne - saw Oceans 12 in Alice Springs and quite liked it, but then everything else there was crap!! How's the snow everyone??

I'm surprised none of you have nagged yet!! Just to let you know that we have been staying in remote locations - not even a mobile phone signal, so please bear with me if this isn't updated or you can't reach me for a couple of days - No panicking Mother!! S xx

HI again,
i just had a look at your pictures from sydney and they're brilliant, i love da one wiv the sydney opera house in it pretty! u ate an oyster ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! i hope your havin a wonderful time and i hope to hear from you soon!