Loving it that you met the Neighbours 'stars', it looked like a very cultural experience. I can't believe you got to meet Connor, i'm sooo jealous.

Hi Chris - just been checking on "google" as usual hoping to pick up something of interest in my ongoing search with the "Smoult" name. There is a street in Melton, Victoria, Oz, called Smoult? How weird is that? Actually surprised at how many references in Oz there are to the name -does that mean we're all descendants of the "criminal clan??". Nan got your last postcard which she was thrilled about - how do you write so small?? I have to get my reading glasses out for that! nothing to do with my age of course!! Keep having fun pet - as your last friend hinted, work will have to kick in sometime!! Stay safe as always bonny lad - lots of love Auntie Caz xx

Hi Chris, looks like you're having an awesome time in Melbourne! Those Neighbours tour pics are SO good! I can't wait to get down there and hook up with Lyn Scully and Toady!! We've just been round the Whitsundays, it was excellent, you have got a lot to look forward to!! Take care, check out our pics on our website! x x

Hey Khal! Yeah we're all gonna have a proper laugh in Sydney! Danny's gonna be there on 1st I think, be getting there on 5th I think now, was gonna be there on 1st but there's a world XI playing Oz here so gonna stick around to watch that. Been a big day of action today, got up to watch the footy then went on a Neighbour tour. Did some sight seeing round the city & went to the top of a 55 story building - well nice view of the city! Proper tired now but wake self up some how. Yeah I know, knew it would be my Dad or Aunt who would point that one out! If I'm anyone to go by we're pretty bad a keeping in touch at times so not to worry. Take care n see you soon!!!!

hey dude,
got the long email, cheers for reciprocating, cant wait to see you! i have a week today till i get to Oz! yippe-yi-kaay!
yep am seriously envious of all the places you have been and seen and experianced. only difference is i will be W.O.R.K.I.N.G, something you haven't been aqquainted with for a while, u jammy little dodger, but what the hell they're sending me to Oz.......no not cos i'm a crim!
been reading the posted messages, yesh funny that all the messages are from girls........and now i'm added to the list.
i'll send you a proper email filling you in with whats happening so far with me......not much except really, really excited about Oz!
take care
Luv Khal

Hi guys! The tour has moved onto Oz now & got into Melborne last night. Big Ozzy rules game on this weekend so the city is quite busy with activity. Apparently a world XI will be playing at the MCG soon prob stick around for that. Just been walking round the city this morn - didn't venture further than the hostel bar last night! Hope everyones well & will be in touch when i can.

Phew!!Thank God they are mainly from girls!!I couldn't bear one of those"Dad .Sit down .I've got something to tell you"conversations!!Hope all's well son and you're in as good a run of form as Newcastle!!Liverpool 1 goal in 4 games.It makes for fascinating viewing!Enjoy!One day closer to coming back to making a living!!Dad.

Hi pet! just to let you know Alan and I will be missing for a couple of weeks - off to York tomorrow for a long weekend and then journey up to the West Coast of Scotland for a week or so of R & R. Did I tell you we'd bought another motorhome? Tow the bike behind it, dog onboard, stock up my wine rack and I'm a happy Auntie!! Try to give Nan another ring when you can, she's feeling a little "down" at the moment and hearing your voice would be just the therapy she needs. Hope the trip still going fabulously. Can't help noticing all the messages on your "board" are all from girls.............strange that!! Take care bonny lad Love as always Auntie C xx

Hi Chris, Glad to see you guys are enjoying yourselves, you are making me insanely jealous and itching to explore New Zealand for myself. Have browsed through the photos, they look good and remind me what a good time was had by all especially the photos at Kodachrome, hmmm...... I had better read this book, Australia, dangerous, hah! It will be if the poms beat us at the cricket! Anyway, enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand and I will see you soon, that's if the drop bears and koalas don't get you first (I will tell you later about that) Helen

Hi son!!Sorry Ive been a little lax on posting but back to work and as usual pretty hectic.Always looking on the bright side ,I've only 7 more September returns--if I make it that far!!-before my sons start looking after me!!Have you selected my Nursing Home yet!!Went to watch Mike at S and B yesterday and whilst he batted well Ainsdale lost by 5 wickets.Awful track and outfield too.Not a patch on Ainsdale which is sad considering its an ex County Ground.Hope all is well with you.Dont forget to keep in touch with Bob.Said hed try to take you up to the Blue Mountains and on some of the walks we did around Sydney.Must go!Playing at Hightown today and need to compose myself!!Dadxxxx

Hi Chris, as your fellow traveller I thought I would send you a quick message, your sites looking good, very great photo's, although a few too many of me for my liking!! Looking forward to the beer and burger tonight, and also to gettign back out on those slopes tomorrowk, we WILL improve!!! See you in 5!! x x x