ashton-i have just discovered the message board and i am having fun reading everyone's messages now esp from your dad and your sis. does your mum write too? couldnt figure out who she is! anyway-just wanted to say that i have totally enjoyed your photos and blogs and i am so jealous. i am a mother of 3 little boys over here in the good old USA and i am far from being a world traveller like you. but i can live thru you and brainer and see all the fun things u have been up to. btw-i love the sweet pic if u and the koala. very sweet. keep writiing and come see us soon! -paula (sue and mick's daughter)

Hey boys so jealous of all your wicked travelling pics and stories!! and even more so u got a family photo with the one n only steve irwin!!! wow!! But ash i have to say that pic of u holding a koala is so cute, the koala that is!! aint so liking those funny looking 8 legged things that they call spiders!! theyre more like some mutant as u said mawhosive!!! Quicksilver pro surf comp??! loving that!! bring back a few fitty surfers for me!! anyways, tara the now Eils xx

Well hello Ash, soz ive taken so bloody long to send a msg. U no what im like, flaming hopeless!!! Id say by looking at your photos and reading you bloggs your having the time of your life. Wish I could join you!! Actually mum did say she would send me out for two weeks to visit you but dont think you would want your big sis crowding your style ay!!! Im still working hard wiping s***ty bums. Even got proper attacked by one of the old gizzas the other day bloody bruises everywhere. Why do I do this job I ask myself. Must be crazy (ha but we have always known that). Anyway babes Im going to love ya and leave ya now. Keep happy and having fun All my love and hugs Charlie xxxxxxxxx

Hi Ash, Just got home from Bromham, where we had a very nice day celebrating your Dad's big 50 !!! Met Dotty who is lovely and I took some really nice pictures of her ........... and some nice pictures of your Dad. Will download them soon and send you some. Have been keeping up todate with your travels and it sounds like you are both having a great time, look forward to the next blog. Take care and have fun xx

hey lads, glad your enjoying oz and the weather has picked up for ya!.nice sticky window bus guys ha ha!!.lets us know when you will be sydney side so we can look at tickets etc!!..laters...

Hello Ash! Sticking with the theme of Thacker's challenges - Ive got one for you.... Lets see if you are able write a whole blog without using the word, 'However'. Going by all the ones you've written so far, I believe it will be your toughest one yet!! Ha ha! Love you x

Ash, just read the latest adventures of steptoe and son aka you 2 ! For god's sake have a shave will you - I know its great to go native but I don't think that means get like a monkey boy?!?! Also as one of those poor lost souls still actually stuck at my desk at AndersElite I don't want to see anymore photos of you enjoying yourselves - I want to see you suffering as much as I am here! i think less nights in hotels and more roughing it in the van - which I have to say looks quality!- you're supposed to be on a budget ?!!! Who's budget are you on Paris hilton's?! Good to hear you got some surfing in - you must get photos in OZ - more action shots not drinking shots is the way forward for the blog....in fact I think everyone should set you a photo mission which you then post on the blog- I'll start you off with an easy one- 1st task - I want a photo of Ash with a koala bear or Kangaroo or emu wearing a hat with corks hanging from it! Anyway take it easy - oh you already are - well I look forward to seeing the photo! Take it easy you guys....... Dan

why yo neve call me, i love yo long time, sucky sucky only good with me yo say, yo say yo com bak to me but yo neve com bak yo promis me the world yo li to me yo only wan the good time, england boys all the sam, love wan mor to and leave wan mor to that all that happen to me

Hey Ash Just been checking out ur photos, looking good in all the sun, even though u have turned into a bit of a hairy monkey. Looks like ur havin loads of fun and i bet knowing u getting up to all sorts of mischief. well keep doing wot im sure u do best.. partying Gwen x

A relaxing Ahhhh! just sat down with a bottle of beer! Sand between the toes and just hanging! I ffin wish. Hi ya boys, bit worried about the comments Bilbo Baggins made! not about you two but have you seen how close set his eyes are, be wary about him I think he has eyes for one or both of you. Is he a dorker from Aukland? (Still cant spell but you know what I mean!). Just always keep him in front of you when you meet up again in NZ. Any way sounds like Bali is quiet, have you got any diving in, Chris have you been diving yet (Scuba) . Hey we r havin a heat wave here its been 75degrees for the last week and still a drought as we haven't had any rain for a long time. Hey they have recalled me back to the asylam for another week speak soon and dont for get to leave the lid up it realy pisses the women off!

Ash, Just wanna tell you I love you so much and miss you every day! And yes, I am a tad drunk! Mwah xxxx

Alright chriss!:Dhope your having a lush time,seen a few of your pictures ...havin a good time i see!!:D:Dwe all miss you !even thow we dont see you that often..ahahha!have a good time and hope to see you when you get back love you x x x x