James Home safe and sound and im sitting here thinking of all the fantastic memories i have and will have for the rest of my life!! A HUGE thank you to all that put us up and helped us along the way it couldnt have been possible without you! Thank you And a massive 'big up' to my boys i think we are now going to be insepperable after all we have been done and seen together i love you guys! Over and out.. till next time, James xxx

Aunt Maud Aunt Maud here , Uncle Buck out in the yard , so I thought I would take this opportunity to say a few words.You folks have been real kind to the boys and Buck and I , we sure do appreciate that. We need not have worried about their food and shelter cos y'all really came up trumps.Thank you from the heart of our bottoms. The boys and you will share wonderful memories .You will shine like diamonds in their past. Whatever you boys do , dont fold up the memories , put them away , and let them gather dust. Break them out often ,let them shower your hearts with assurance , release your souls with laughter , and like the smell of Buck's socks ,bring tears to your eyes. P.S If Buck is coming with ya next time , then I'm coming too. Missing y'all already . Maud xxxx

Jo (James' Mum) WOW! What a trip!!!! You've seen so much and done so much and so many people have been so kind in putting you all up and making your stay so memorable!!! If any of these kind people log on to the message board - I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU from a very grateful parent! I am so glad you have all kept safe and well - looking forward to seeing you Monday! X

Ken Well-its almost over.You've all had a great adventure and mum & I & our friends & relatives have felt a small part of it because of this site-its been great fun.Everyone that's met each of you has been highly complimentary & for that you should be proud of yourselves & for my part I'm proud of each of you.Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.P.S.- Huge thanks to Kevin & Sally for rallying @ the last minute to give you a week in Canada.ENJOY

Uncle Robert Hey guys, what a fantastic journey. I doesn't seem that long ago since you were here in Sydney. Love the photos from the US and I think it's time to visit there again. In the meanwhile we are following your example and heading off for a holiday. We're going on a 5 week trip to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and then we're heading back to the UK.... to live! Enjoy the rest of your trip and Lynny and I will see you all in London for a beer. Cheers, Robert

Uncle Buck Hey Dudes, sorry I 've been slow in communicating but Maud's had me busy fanning the place to help keep the temperaure down cos we've had heat wave. Just heard on the grapevine you''ve been to a peach of a place called the Big Apple. Did you actually find out why they call it that? Why is it so good they named it twice? Is the Bronx up and the battery down? Did you see Tiffany's? Did she mind? Are their hot dogs really the best in the world? I have told Maud that if she behaves, that we save up really hard, then someday I 'll visit that city. It's not long before you are all back in Englands brown and crusted land, but I hear you have one more country to see before the big pond trip. Toronto- home of the CN Tower and Blue Jays. Mauds friend's cousins neighbour once went there and said it was "lush" so there's one good recommendation for it. Well the temperatures rising again and Mauds demanding her punkawallah starts fanning again. I m not sure if I can post anymore messages because the bailiffs are coming soon, so let me say you have been an inspiration to us in what you have achieved and we are very proud of the way you have conducted yourselves. If you do it again can I come? Uncle Buck out...!!

Garrett Well boys i miss you guys so much. Well im donig great. Just about to leave work i have been working for awhile fruit picking then im going to arys rock and the to perth then i donno. So you are going to Canada eh where abouts you going if you are any where near calgary let me know my mom and dad can meet you. Well miss you boys talk soon guys.

Blake & Dana & Alex Hey YA'LL! Last night was a lot of fun! It's unfortunate that we met you blokes (I don't know how to spell it) on your last night. I hope you didn't have too much fun on your bus ride. We'll see you summer '07 and we can't wait! We hope ya'll show us a good time and show us something as cool and exciting as Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore. Sending full frontal snogs, Your favorite American birds P.S. Adam, I'm sorry I ruined your night when I broke you the news about Marissa on the OC. It's gonna be ok! -Blake

tasha hey boys its been a long while. you guys are lookin great and im lovin the long hair!! as for me i am now at home and wishing i wasnt. i miss the backpacking life and hoping to be gone again soon. well drop me a line sometime let me know how you are. missin you all heaps! live it up while you can guys luv ya peace out

Aunt Pam Well, well....been busy with Sam's dad and Jake, but we still are missing you all terribly! Just cuz youre on your own again doesnt mean we dont want to see what youre up to! Heard you survived Las Vegas, must be "slummin" at the resort in So. Carolina abut now... If you decide you want to return to So. Cal. for another visit before heading home, we would be happy to have you! Love Aunt Pam, Uncle Pat, Sav, Dan & Brian xxoo

Hannah Hey guys! Loving the pictures of california. brings back the memories! Well, as you know im flying out to usa on tuesday, so you better of left me some fatty burgers! Hope your all ok, and il speak to you soon! Love hannah. xxxxx

Photo update is good, looks like you boys are really making the most of it which is cool. Sam ur still looking good, but have to admit a little messy in a couple of them, nice white bum you have there lol. enjoy the rest of you trip boys x

Jo (T) Thanks for journal update and photos. . .you all look very well at home in America!!! The beach life is suiting you! Bit worried Uncle Buck mentions Gatwick in September. . . I thought you back in August???? I too looking forward to seeing you at Gatwick - please confirm when so I can prepare myself!!! Dad STILL working on the bathroom. . .using the F word today trying to get the cabinet straight! Chris and I just take cover when we know a tricky bit is coming up! Sure it will all be worth it in the end! Love Mum x

Uncle Buck Hi awl, just been catchin up on the photees, you all look like you've found paradise, way out west in California. Really good update too on the journal entry, thanks....not quite sure what a 'duke box' is but for 5c does it really matter! Shame the US of A are going home from Germany, leaving the stage for INGERLUND INGERLUND I N G E R L U N D !! to keep your interest alive. The way we've played so far, Aunt Maud thinks the quarters are as far as we will go, but what does she really know about footie..more than Sven Goran Erikson I hear people shout. He seems to think 'tactics' are small minty sweets and 'attack' is a small pointy nail for laying a carpet. He's using the Ikea style defence of a flat pack four but then he's from sweden.. what can we expect? Really looking forward to greeting you all when you land at Gatwick in September. Make sure you make the most of the east coast, where it can get hot and very steamy.. so for now fellas, its adios from me and its Asta la Vista from Maud x

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