Well well well, don't know if u recieved my txt telling u abt the rugby scores but the 'luck' of the Irish finally ran out against a decent looking french team. Didn't watch it all myself but reports bak from mum suggest that Dad was using language which can't be published at this time of the day! lol well at least he got cheered up from the united result later on in the day!Come on u REDS!Bring on the scum is the cry....or shal we show them a thing or 2 in the final????make them cry!Hey Mark, i bet u cant believe ur teams heroics in the champs league!If you avoid any of the remaining 7 teams in the competition u might go through!!!!lol only kidin mate!We cant talk, but i do believe we hav lost to the winners!they r a class above!Cafu how old but how good!Anyway, it sounds like u r both havin so much fun!The work is really doin my nut in but its got to be done!Test drivin on sunday was cool and so much fun!I'm feelin either a VW or a Corsa SXI(Laura's not keen on the corsa as it has a really sporty feel and look to it, she says i wud look like a scaley!)She says hi to u both.Keep in touch matey, we r all missing u loads its really strange not havin u around and will feel worse in the summer but hey ur livin the dream and i dont blame u!Don't let that scouse git think his team r any good!speak soon boys chrisxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Son, Please come home, your Dad is driving me mad!!! He has been inconsolable since the Irish defeat at the weekend, he missed you very much, I tried my best to support the Green Giants with him but fell asleep (mainly to get away from his shouting and swearing at the T.V.)...
I finally gave in and cleaned your room and stripped your bed at the weekend. I know it sounds disgusting but I didin't want to wash your bedding as I often sneak up and have a stiff of your pillow. Anyway I heard that the T.V. crew from "Life of Grime" were going to give us a call so I thought I better give the room a clean!!!
Nothing much to report on the home front. Home, work, work home etc... Peter Kay was on Parky the other night, that was quite funny and Comic Relief was on on Friday and that was quite good. Chris was test driving some cars at the weekend but Laura said he kept choosing "scally cars"!!! Saw Mark's Mum in M&S on Saturday, we gave each other a consolatory hug as Mum's of Sons who go off and leave them do....
Hope you are having a good time (I'm sure you are!!!), seen any whales yet? Bout time you got some pics on your web site. How are you coping with Mark being on a high re the recent success of the the Pool...don't worry, it won't last (sorry Mark, only joking).
Well take care both of you.

Love you and miss you loads!!!

Lots of love
MumXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX+++++++++
P.S. Me and your Dad have borrowed your T.V. to put in our bedroom, hope this is OK?

Hello boys, Tofino sounds really nice, and the postcard scene looks idyllic. Have you seen any whales or have you frightened them all back to Alaska !! Just spent today in Preston with Stephen and Claire bean, went for a nice meal at a pub called The Fox just on the outskirts of Preston. The Preston gang have tried to access this web site but could not sign on, mum will send them the link, so you should get some messages from Stephen, Tomo, Claire etc, etc. It was -2oC today, cleaned the Escort but it will take a few more cleanings to get rid of the farm dust and hay !! Went to my second Archery coaching course Saturday (only 10 more to go)now in Northwich bit boring at times but every one on the course felt the same so it was not just me. I have to fill in a form to send to the Police to be checked (everyone on the cousres has to) this is to become a coach, hope I pass !!!!!! Lucy is moulting ready for summer so we have white hairs every were, she has a lot to answer for. Where to next, are you filling in you journel, you could publish it when you come back like Pole to Pole or Long Way Round, I am sure you can come up with a suitable title. What are you doing tomorrow (Monday)for me its work thats exciting !!! Has Andy taken up the mantle of getting you your breakfast Oatso Simple and a cup of tea, I must have been soft, maybe its a dad thing. I have never seen the fridge so full since you have gone. miss me buddy, have a great time lads but remember be careful out there and watch out for those trams!!!! love dad/PierreXXXXXXXXXXXXxx

Alreet biys, hope your living it up where ever you are. You challenge if you choose to accept it is to try every type of foreign beer you can get your hands on, points will be awarded for the most obscure name of the beer. Can't say I envy you being with a scouse fan due to the current champs league position but we all know Man U are better than the scouse! Keep it real lads, heres to a beer fuelled tour!!!

Hey Abbet! How you doing? Glad to hear that you are settling in to life out there and making friends with the locals (Bears!) Very jealous of all the stuff you'e been up to, definatly living the dream and can't wait to see all the photo's. You've not been missing much back here apart from us trying to pick up the pieces of Chris, Rob and lew after Man U got the boot from the champions league the other nite! (Even worse now sine the scousers are through!)And Jimbo's gone back home so all pretty sad about that. But apart from all that it's the dreaded dissertation thats taking over at the mo. Hoping for a big one on Paddy's day though, as i presume you will be. We want to see photo's of that Guiness rash Andy! Keep us posted on all the goss and drunken activities, how long are you planning to stay in Canada? well better get back to the work, miss you loads chuck. The Logans. xxxxxxxxxx!

Hi Mark,
Good to hear that you are settling in and starting to enjoy life over there. I can read the americanisms creeping in already! The message board is really funny...are all you mates on something? (parents excluded of course!)
Moving to near Düsseldorf in 4 weeks with Minh's job :( In the throws of removal company organisation etc. Take care and have great fun! lots of love Tracey, Minh and Lucas :)

Hey Mark & Andy! Hope evrything is well. Not been upto much myself. WHAT ELSE IS NEW? U both sound like you are enjoying your adventures so far. Wrestled any bears yet? Any way will e-mail u soon Mark. Take Care u guys. Rick & Pam

Hello to you both. Sounds like your world tour is really getting into gear. Great to hear from you on a regular basis Son. Keep yourselves safe. Lots of Love Dad M

Hi Mark & Andy, Hope you have now settled into your new posh Hostel, Vancouver Island. Sounds great, not envious at all! Have now been back at work a week, our holiday seems in the very distant past! everyone keeps asking about you! The house is very very quiet, just us and Lucy the cat. Sounds like you have visited such a lot already. Went to the Apollo last night to see Michael Mcdonald, he was brilliant, still sounds the same! shine sweet freedom and all that. Hopefully speak to you tonight Mark. Like Sue said this message board is absolutely brilliant. Well best get back to it. Look after yourselves, will message again soon. Miss you and love you lots. Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi there Mark, thanks for the text just looked at the picture you mentioned i remebered it from the cd. Im glad you are having a good time, keep us informed on all your adventures.
Sat at home doing nothing missing everyone at uni, miss the fun we used to have (mostly taking the piss out of me). Joe says hello he is busy doing his fireman sam thing. im still working in the bank (boring) not touched a piece of clay in months!
Anyway hope you are having a brilliant time!
Be in touch soon xxx

Hello there Mr Megarrell. I've just been doing Chris's dis testing and I'm now half dead so I flopped onto the nearest computer! Glad to hear all is well over in bear country- watch out for them, they'll be loving some juicy Irish flesh-only kiddin'! I'm still living it up in the metropolis of Preston. Handed in another piece of coursework today so I'm slowly getting there, can't wait for the easter break to return to sunny Cheshire.
Everyone's grafting away in the flat, twins and Sal have their dissertations due in nxt week. So it'll be a large one next Friday. It's going to be strange not having you here for St Paddy's Day- who's going to do the Guiness Challenge in your honour? Don't think Chris or Rob are up to your standards...
We're missing you lots- that cheeky smile and laugh! Take care sweetie and watch out for those grizzlies...the bears not the women! ; ) x x x x x x x x x

Hey boys just thought id leave a quick message whilst iv got a gap in my dis testing(which is going to plan and is ahead of schedule!) Im a busy boy at the mo wiv all this work, not feelin it atal but i suppose its got2 b done so that mayb i can finish all this higher and higher and once more higher education!!!!!And get myself a cool job and earn sum big big bucks!In the process of sending letters to the main footy clubs around us to ask for sum work experience wiv the sport scientist and fitness trainers!Fingers crossed hey!Also, as mum has already mentioned im in the process of looking and test driving sum cars!(new VW polo,corsa,punto and clio) all in black!!!!what a pimp!!!!!! So sadly the tigra looks like its going matey!Was sick of all this money so i just want to spend it!!!God its good to be rich!!!lol!U and Mark seem to b havin such a good time,keep living the dream boys and im sur u will b watching the game 2nite when we hav the small task of beating AC in the San Siro......Easy, it wil just b another ground we hav won on!!!!!(sorry to rub it in Claire's bf) 4-2!!!! I'm feelin that score line 2nite wiv the boy Rooney scoring another Hat-trick!Anyway, it was good2 hear from you both, mis you lots and lots(iv got no1 to call fatboy anymore!) and gayboy(mark) lol. Speak soon bro, in a bit xx