hey! wow! great news about the whale watching! exciting stuff! I reluctantly got back late last night. Kos 2005 is now sadly over. We had such a great time, already got the photos developed! Woke up this morning and wanted to reach for my bikini and head to jacksons at the beach but sadly woke up to an empty house in systonville! we are already planning the next holiday. Ive spent most of today catching up on you guys and your travels. Now im home for the summer I will be checking up on you everyday and promise to email you more. Lovin the photos! the pub crawl looked awesome! will email you tomorrow and send some of my holiday snaps! hope to speak to you soon! Love and miss you both! little hall x x x

good to hear that you are at magnetic island or as the locals call it maggie, do drop into bretts mum and dad Glenn(female) and terry they can even fill you in on the island secrets like the good waterfall ( if there has been water) and other things, i think it is cheaper just to use the bus service but not to sure they are very good and have you noticed all the buses have names, are you staying at the new backpacker joint in horseshoe bay ? genn and terrys is 6 coleton court nelly bay as the bus driver ( they wiil probably drop you off out the front.
watch out for snakes well it might not be the right time of year for them to be out but be careful, another one to scare the relo's they are death adders. on the weather front well today is going to be 15 but the sun is out it is just the wind is cold. gee i hope your warm pommy woolies get here in time!!!!!
i will email bretts mum and dad now and let them know that you are on the island
take care love louise

Hi all! firstly, thanks Dad for the great news re. Mr Gary. I am so pleased. I think the whole thing is such a joke. We are now on Magnetic Island, just off the coast of Townsville. Off in search of koala's today. Have you seen the news? There is a hump backed whale near Sydney and it is the only white hump back. They think it could be an albino and are trying to do tests on it to see if it is in fact an albino. Apparently the whale sheds skin as it moves through the water and researchers are collecting the skin (there's a job for us!) and will run tests on this. He has a girlfriend who seems to be hot on his tail. She is a normal hump back. It all very exciting. They said in the paper that he will more than likely be coming up to Townsville to the Barrier reef. Each year he does this and swims from Antartica to the reef! They have named him Migaloo. So its snorkels at the ready! Sig was satistfied with the shark sighting but now he knows there's a whale on the way he is hoping for a hump backed encounter of the albino type. Katie - hope you had a great holiday! Lots of love V & S xxxxx

Victoria, you wanted to know the outcome of Moneygrabbing mercenary ex con Kewell v Godlike Lineker. Well, the judge has discharged the jury after they failed to agree a verdict. Kewell's got to decide if he wants to waste his money on pressing for a retrial. King Gary wins!!!!! Harry's goin to feel the heat when he steps out onto the pitch next season....If he ever gets fit!!!! Luv Dad xxxx

Hi U2
Just a quick message, Lucy Dad & I were just talking last night about michael jackson and his not guilty
verdict. It sounds like he will be relaunching his career! Is this a good time to sell the picture? If you
agree youll have to let dad know how to put picture on e bay. You will probably be on your travels now,
but let us know what you think? Glad you survived the shark experience, knowing Simon I bet he had a
steak in his pocket to attract them! Hope youre still sticking to the budget or are you looking out for casual
work yet?
Take care
The McCaskills
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Out on the reef the other day & saw some bloke with a dodgy haircut ruckin with a great white. Must ave been at least 20 meters. The shark was quite a size too. Looked like he could handle himself. If you know the bloke in question tell him to contact me on www.grapplewithbeastswithteeth.auz. Could be a few bucks in it for him.....Had a nice lookin Sheila with him. Tell her she can contact me as well. Stevie

Warne obviously is suffering from sour grapes, we thrashed the convicts good and proper and its just a sign of what is to come!!!

Raq off bouncer!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi v & s ... Hello, firstly we must apologise for not getting in touch earlier wow what a busy month. As you heard the wedding was perfect, Lee did really well on his speech and i had tears in my eyes when Megan and Joe walked down the isle all dressed up. The whole weekend went well, and it was nice we all met up for breakfast followed by a swim!! (or a recovery session for auntie Di, she did look rough) A few of us including your mum and dad met up for tea on sunday at Forest Park in LFE. I think we all went home to bed then to recover!!! Andrew and Shell are loving the honeymoon and if you want to get in touch their email address is: [email protected].
We are also busy due to getting Megan ready for school in September, We've got parents evening on thursday and i have just brough her uniforms, Meg tried them on and i wanted to cry so god knows what i will be like on her first day!!!! Joe will be going to playschool for 2 full days and 2 mornings from september (horray)!
Lee and i are glad that you and sig are having a great time and we have come to a decision: Your 6 month adventure next year involves 2 children and house sitting, whilst Lee and i go on our own travels!!!!
Lastly i would like to warn you about the new family member (who your dad has really taken too!!) His name is "Dick" and i'm sure he will be present at all future family events (Don't ask!)..
Anyway take care of each other Lots of Love Tor, Lee, Meg and Joe xxx

Forgot to tell you. Jimmy Buffet is really big out here. I was just laying on the beach the other day and I hear them playing "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and "Fins"!! xx

WE JUST WANT TO SAY "CONGRATULATIONS" TO SCOTT AND HEATHER!!! Just received the email from Lynda with the fantastic news that you are now engaged. We will be saving up to come out and visit you. Lots of love xxxxxxxx

THERE'S SOME NEW PHOTO'S FROM LAST NIGHT IN THE PHOTO ALBUM. Will try and update some from camping etc. asap. These should keep you amused for now!

Just got our butts kicked by the poms at this new mickey mouse 20 Twenty cricket game. They won't find it so easy when it come round to the proper stuff!