Derinda Oophs... a few spelling errors in my message a few minutes ago. Age is a terrible thing... xx

Derinda Hi I like your very discrete accommodation. I made the mistake of showing Phil, needless to say he thought it was a great idea. I know I am experienced of living in small places but that is a definite NO WAY for me. A few luxury hotel rooms is about all I can cope with now but ideal for you to moving around NZ. What a wonderful place it looks, the scenery is absolutely amazing, vast open spaces, lucky you. Carole said you were off to Fiji soon that will be a complete change I should think. You have packing a lot into your time away, so many difference experiences. Keep the photos coming. No ned to say what the weather is like here, again. Take care, love from all of us.

Pauline & Dave Hi Vic & Russ just read your amazing blog!!! Grey and dark here in UK, but that's life eh? So nice to hear what an amazing time you are having. No pressure vic, but Kate is counting the days before she has you back within reach!!!! Good mates are not easy to come by. Enjoy and keep the blog updated. love reading it. love n hugs Pauline

Derinda Aahh.. or should it be urgh..., here I am wrapped up in my fleezy dressing gown with the wood burner full on in our luxurious accommodation no need to say more), it is 7.30am, still dark outside, windy and raining. I switch on the computer and what welcomes me, photos of some far off place that these relations of mine are holidaying in, definitely urgh... Seriously though, the Islands look unbelievable I do really envy you an looking forward to seeing more photos and blog. Take care both of you and enjoy...

Kate Kirk Yo Yo Vic and Russ, How you are enjoying your last few weeks down under? I bet you are getting VERY excited about your 4 month holiday ahead, Wooo Hoooo! Love and miss you guys Mrs K Kirk

Phil Hi Both, Just to wish you a very good Christmas in Oz and looking forward to your return in the spring. Happy travels, Phil, Derinda, Tess & Holly (new feline!)

Derinda Hi Russ and Vic, How are you both doing. Carole tells me that you have started planning your trip to NZ, Fiji and other exotic places. How wonderful and so exciting. The weather is getting colder here so Phil has wrapped the barn up again to try and keep it as dry as possible over the winter It will be opened up early in Spring when I reall.y hope we can crack on with it. Everyone here is OK and envying you in the warm weather. It will be strange eating a christmas meal in the middle of summer. Carole said you would prefer not to have presents sent to you as you will have to carry them around so that will be something to look forward to when you return. Take care for now. If I do not get to leave a message before Christmas, we all hope that you both have a really good time. Love Derinda, Phil and everyone xxx

Kate Kirk Hey Lovely Vic and Russtang, I know it's slightly late but Jordan and I wanted to say we totally loved and appreciated all your efforts for being at our wedding and we are just over joyed you were part of our most magical and beautiful day. You two are fab and we are so pleased you are having a great time in Oz, you both deserve it. Looking forward to you coming back though and we can hang out again. Take care and speak soon Love Mr and Mrs Kirk :o) x