Hey EJ, this old coot & his wife turned up at our place for a gay and arty (party) last night. The old coot's wife gave me a kiss from you! I think the old coot was gunna bash someone with his walking stick if they didn't behave! He is bloody amazingly mobile, I reckon much more than last time.

We got to bed at 4.00 am, and there wasn't too much mess to clean up this morning. tom & Amy cleaned up outside & there were only two broken glasses. hardly a party, eh (Just remember we are a smidge older than ewe...)

EJ, can I attach a pic on this site for you?

C Ya

RSTGL

It is midnight and we have just arrived home. We have been to ricks 50th b'day bash. lovely party caght up with their friends that we have met along the way over the last 20 years. all 3 children were waitng and all very grown up. Kate is off somewhere in a limo guess we will catch her tomorrow. keep warm in the cold weather you are still experiencing love Mum(Dad did very well )

Saw Jo and Doug recently and they, as usual, are fine. Rayner had a call from your Dad who seems to be progressing well.

We are having a spell of more autumnal weather, thank goodness the awful heatwave is over. It's hard to think of you freezing when we are so hot.

Your living conditions, having friends to stay and going out with Aussie friends remind me of my time in London when single - only we went to coffee bars, not pubs, & we hitchhikes around which was a bit different because after the WWII things were pretty low key. We still had rationing of food and clothes! I gather Aussie workers are still appreciated for being capable. You have certainly proved your worth.

Anyeay, have lots of fun - it's so different from "real life"

dear emma

how are you I'm great. I'm in my fourth week at school now and I'm at your house writing because we came over with Annabel to see the rest of your family while jack and tom are at tennis. I saw the photos their great At school I 'm learning about Ancient Egypt.

I have to go sorry seeyah em have a great holiday (or whats left of it)

from maud P.S. Annabel and D'Arcy say hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Emma, we have enjoyed seeing all of your photos and we hope everything is going well.Yesterday was 43 so we all stayed inside including Harry ,today is a little bit cooler ,so they say but I am not going out to test it.Don't know how Jeff copes in this heat for a whole month at a time, 1 day is bad enough !! Your Mum showed me the info on your Turkey Tour it looks great. The girls are having fun back at school seeing all of their friends, Amey has even joined the school choir . Have fun ,stay safe, Luv Kim, Amey & Hayley xxx

Hi Emma,

great to talk to you yesterday, you are having such a great time and meeting so many new friends. What an amazing experience for you.

All is well with me now, I am not playing for the crows for a while though. They are having 2 matches tonight against Norwood and Glenelg.

We are in the middle of a hot period, mostly 35-40C for the last and next week, I must be getting soft but thank God for Air Con.

speak/write to you soon, love Dad xxxx

Hey aussie girl,

Today is exactly 1 month before I go to the UK!!! OMG, I`m really excited! Well, I'll be working really hard, filming in the weirdest hours and going to the coolest places, and after all this I can spend a whole weekend with you!!!! It will be amazing to see you once more!

Hey beautiful, I have decided to buy the tripple j hottest 100s for each year and then when u get back u can be updated. Good idea? I miss you - take it easy Kate. xxxooo

Hi Emma Dad will be coming home in the morning he can't wait to sleep in his own bed Thanks for your phone call today. Love mum

Hi everyone, just letting you know I have more pics of London up now.

Hi Em, I've just come home from visiting your Dad - he looks well (considering all he's been through!), with good colour and seems more comfortable now (and obviously much relieved he's got better breathing). It was lovely, and a great relief to see him. He was sitting up in a chair eating tea (well a tub of icecream anyway) and watching the One Day cricket - very Duncan! Glad to hear you're getting paid - wow what a wait! Keep well and stay out of the back alley!!
Love U. Denys
PS we're now on broadband! and have a new email address: [email protected]

Hello Emma,
I think that you should take your camera with you to some of the clubs you go to in London! I hope that you have enough money to go and see all the beautiful things, love Kate. xxoo.