hi guys, just been ctaching up on your travels sounds like you are havin fun. i've just brought a new car how scary is that i pick it 1st september a corsa sxi which is the same as mine now but brand new can't belive i' ve just done it, not excited yet think i'm still thinking of the cost at the minute. went on a hen night last staurday i got really drunk, had to tho as we were going creation don't really like that place so got drunk so i wouldn't notice, felt so ill the next day. going dog racin tonight in nottingham i've been before its good don't normally win much tho so i'm hopin my luck will change. gotta go now, take care luv nicola

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD, AND IAN FROM EVERYONE HERE! THEY ALL SAY HI!!! So glad to hear everyone is well! and thank so much for all the messages! We've had an amazing time in Geelong with everyone - and a big thank you, we'll be gutted to move on to NZ and the hard life! We hope that the wedding went fantastic! Lucy thanks so much for the message, we'd thought you'd forgot about us :) glad the jobs going well! - keep dad busy wont ya! Well What Else can we say but a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Oli and Liz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow guy's that's excellent! - and Oli you old romantic, on one knee in St.Marks square - especially with your knees!!! So both pleased 4 you!!! It's Fantastic news! hope everyone is well! lots of love Sig and Vic xxxxx

At long last thought that it was eventually time that I posted a message. You two seem to be having a great time, not envious at all (what a lie). All is well in the world of building nothing to report on that front. Just waiting for oli at the moment, know he said that we were going out for a few drinks after work, but think I may have just been stood up. Anyway better go and look out the window and see if he is anywhere in site (yep I know the wrong one) yet. Hope you still having a great time and may post a message again soon (ps its raining again here)

Hi fellas!
Hope you are ok, looks like the adventure is as good as ever seems like you have been away for years. Sorry havent been in touch for a while been away on hols and very busy in the world of Portakabins at the min!!

Venice was lovely, campsite is great as you well know sig! Well got some big news, Liz and i are now engaged to be married, yep its true! Got down on one knee in st marks square ring in hand and did the business, she left me hanging there for a nervous few seconds but siad yes in the end so its all good, costing me a fortune ill tell you! no date as planned yet a couple of years off i reckon but a good excuse for a bevvy, meeting the blenxster tonight for a couple of amber stress relievers, talk soon mate, love oli x

Photos are looking great! look like even ur travelling u can still show ur childish side cant u si! my friends mum was on about u picking me up from school other day because her mum used to be dinner lady and saw prom pics and said remembered u picking me up! hahahaha- those were the days!!!
Been to church tonight!- had to have practise for wedding. Only 2 days to go! its come round so quick! Auntie Pat coming up tomorrow! Grandmas got a houseful this weekend! Shes having a BBQ tomorrow for people coming up and Rays mates that have come from work- ended up with about 28 people i think! but im not off its my mates bday.
Looking forward to hearing about everything you too got up 2 at christmas! and see if u can find a new game on your travels hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (otherwise it will be arguments all christmas with the normal one hahah!)
Cant think of much more news at the moment so ill let u get on and stop boring you both haha! ill try and send you some pics next week of the wedding! did u get my last pictures?

Love you both loads charl xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi you little beauties,
Just had a good look at the latest photo's and you are both looking so well! Don't mean to sound so surprised but we're just pleased you're looking so good. Bulk up on that home cooking before you set off for NZ & S America. Looks a real good family gathering. Don't mention the cricket or they may not be so generous during your last few days!!!!! Come on Freddie!!!!!! Had a real good storm tonight. We were catching water in plastic containers as the conservatory roof leaks are getting a little worse. Good job we moved Kate's piano. Gave George your card on VB coaster at football on Tuesday. He sends his love. & Hey....... were actually looking forward to Saturdays game against Ipswich after some great stuff against Stoke. We're still learning the new team but we've got some real celebs. Cilla (Momo Sylla) & Elvis (Elvis Hammond ....On loan from Fulham) are the star turns. Apart from a crap scottish international goallie (Rab...C Nesbitt....Douglas) we looked good against Stoke. David Connolly hatrick man! Everyone sends their love. Will call again on Saturday night about same time. If thats not good let us know & we will change it. Love Mum & Dad xxxx

Hey Bro and Vic, feels like ages since I have emailed you. Pictures look good, Cooper has changed loads! Not really been up to much other than the usual house stuff, but I have grass not concret anymore and I didn't realise how much fun u could have with a pneumatic drill!! And the really sad thing is that I have been 2 the tip that much with Dad that we are on first name terms with the tip men!! God, the life I lead! I have been out a bit but just the norm of gettin drunk and endin in a club, although I am gettin a bit more cultured went to Warehouse the other weekend, good but a bit weird, far too many trannies, they reminded me of u at Xmas parties!. Really enjoyin my job and not been made redundant yet so things looking good. On another note...Bro u look like u have got rid of u man boobs!! well done, shame about ur head but hey one thing at a time!! Take care u too!!! Love Lucy (notice the affection!!)

We are now in Geelong with Amanda, Louise, Brett, Cooper and Brodie! 3 Days now of home made food and our own bed! and after the weekend at howlong too we're getting used to the home comforts! Thanks to everyone for the messages. Will try and upload some more photo's soon. Cheers Vic and Sig xxx

Hiya everything sounds great! im glad your both having a great time still, the time has flew by! we all had a great holiday and should be emailing some pictures soon. Me and mum almost didnt make it back! I passed out the night before flying and didnt get a certificate to fly until one hour before leaving! scarey times...but all was well when we got home. Mum rang up the guide dog centre to see if they have any news (we had our names down for a retired one) and because we have rang a few times they offered us a 18 month old rejected guide dog! the reason she was rejected was that she....erm....chased a sheep into the sea...which, lucky for us, we dont live near any sheep or the sea! ^_^ so we have accepted her! :D she is a black lab x golden retriever (but she just looks like a black lab with big ears and longish fur) will send you some pics of her soon :D oh and tom made his HUGE avery for his one cockateil....who pooed on his head ^_^ Me and jak are great (5 months WOW) and Tom and Kat are good as well Dad is nicely working hard and mum is sleeping by day so i assume she is having a good time in her dreams...so everyone is happy in the Chapman household! Anyways love too hear the updates and how you are doing its great to read everything! Mum sends all of her love and misses you both, no doubt she will be reading the updates as soon as she can (she has been working alot the last few nights) will leave another message soon, miss you both so take care!!!! lots of luuuurv Amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hey lee and emma,in the pic of lee and sigs,lee u look like tom hanks in cast away.GET UR HAIR CUT lol.gr8 to c u guys are having fun.

hiya u 2! yep i wil pass on the message! its a shame u cant be there! god less than a week to go! and my dress is now finished! iv sent u an email- i think! with a few pictures just to keep you up to date with things! so i hope youve got it!
Love charl xxxxxxxxx

Hi there Si & Vic. We are still keeping a close watch on your travels. Glad to see the N.Z. cousins have joined in! Love the new photos, cant wait till you get to N.Z. to see your photos from there. We are off to Spain in a few days but will be back before you get to Auckland. We will find an internet cafe on holiday and see how you are doing. Love to you both, Kathy Gary and Deano xx