Hi Girls,

Still looks like you're having fun and enjoying the different cultures and their......erm.......shopping. Zorbing looked like good fun!! Are you actually strapped in in those things or do u just jangle around inside?? If so, ouch! I can only imagine the kind of foot-in-mouth you'd get in one of those - YUCK!

How much longer are in the land of Oz?? Sorry I can't make it out to LA in Sept, my manager rather rudely decided that she was going to go on her honeymoon! lol. Altho, you may see her out there as she IS going to LA. Also, I have a small request for you! Please could you find Brandon Routh, kidnap him and bring him back for me??? Oh, and hypnotise him on the plane to make him believe he loves me!?? If its not too much trouble. For those of you who have been in the back of beyond for weeks, he is the guy who plays Superman in the new movie - get and see it when you can!!

Anywho, best be off for now as I have an interview in 45mins. Wish me luck! But shhhh, don't tell Mr Vodafone. Take care girls!

Liz Xx

Hey Emma - yes, I was wearing Diesel jeans riding - but for a very good reason... they're the only jeans I brought with me! And obviously I looked stylish with my jeans tucked into my socks... who wouldn't hey?! he he xxx

Hey everyone.
My email has decided to go down (always handy when you're away from home and want to stay in touch) so if anyone's sent me emails I will reply just as soon as I can!
Love,
Karen xxx

Hi Fleur
Sure enough the rain came the day after we broke up!!! I'm very impressed at your handy work and look forward to seeing the results. As for the chocolate.........well...........we might have to buy you some more!!!
Abby had a great time doing her 4 wheel drive experience and now wants to turn the garden into a track!!!!
Lots of love to both of you
Mum xoxoxox

Karen,
It's only a very small leak which needs fixing - the boats about 13' long and is going to be great for Dave and Kate to have down in Cornwall once I have sorted out a road trailer to get it their!
It's even got Oars, a mast and, a set of sails!
When are you 'going south' - Sydney etc and have you got somewhere to stay when you get there?
Just taken Mum her early mornig brew and her mobbly so's she can read your text message!
Glad to see you are getting on well with the Snakes and Creepy Crawlies - just as well as there appears to have been a spider invasion of your car during the hot weather (only on the outside though!). They obviouly like the colour!
Look after yourselves,
Love DADXXX

Dad... you bought a boat?? With a leak? And no trailer? Why exactly?! That means Mum and I can get some horses now as a compromise :-) (might get ones with all four legs intact though...)
Have fun in Cornwall - give Mum a hug from me!
Karen x

Hi Karen,
Been looking through your latest journals and pickies - fascinating stuff! Re shooping - any chance of a felt hat , socks and sandals for my Autumn collection?
David's back home with us for a week pre his QE2 trip with Kato, but, was out frightening Fish with Mr. Noisy at Swanwick last night so we haven't seen much of him!
Oh yes, err, have bought a Boat - Mum's absolutely delighted and has already made several suggestions as to where I should put it! No engine, no road trailer and it has 'a bit of a leak' but otherwise it's great!
Went out Fishing yesterday with Peter Derbyshire (who sends you his regards) - caught around 70 makerel which got exchanged into Pints after a bit of bartering ar the Rising Sun! Looking forward to our hols in Cornwall next week-end - unfortunately Sheraldine will be a bit late coming down as Laura has not been very well but, is now on the mend!
All my love,
Dad XXX

Hi mum,
Karen's just helped me make an old pair of jeans into a skirt it's not quiet finished yet cos i got bored half way through but i'll try and finish it before i get home. Aren't you impressed i'm getting quiet domestic now i can cook and everything LOL!
Miss you lots hope you have a lovely time in France with everyone oh and can you save me some chocolate?? Thanks lots of love and hugs from Fleur x x x

Er Karen... are you wearing DIESEL jeans horse riding??? Only you could look stylish on a frigging horse!! Looks like you're having fun babe... keep smiling, you deserve it,
Emma x

Hi Fleur
Well l've finished school now so l expect the bad weather wil arrive! got some lovely pressies from children which Emily has been through and pinched what she wants!! only one candle this time!!! Looking after Molly today as it's Heathers graduation - hope Radish doesn't mind!
Lots of love ooxxoo

Hey Big Sis! Yes, my period of shopping rehab has finished (went cold turkey for a while) and I am now back to my usual habits! I fear there is no cure for such an addiction... Also... my starbucks habit has resurfaced since arriving in Brisbane - but, as we all know, calcium is vital for a healthy body, therefore I believe that a Tall Skinny Latte is a staple diet requirement for all young women! I made a new skirt today - wooo! I transformed a pair of combats into a skirt in less than an hour and I am sat here wearing it now... bet you didn't know I was a dab hand with a needle! (I'm scaring myself at my domestic-goddess-ness... I can now cook dishes that don't have a hint of tuna or pasta in them!)
Have fun on the QE of the 2... enjoy lapping up the luxury! Hope the weather lasts for your sail on the high seas!
Lots of love Karen (Wee Sis) xxx

Hello Karen,
the sunset looks really tranquill. Yes- you are nearly halfway through, aren't you? hmmm. Hope to hear from you soon,
katie d.