Family Harry Beau 1. My son does not have a hairy back - it's just a bit of fluff. Anyway it's better than having hairy palms like people from Burnley. You'll all be interested to hear Christian has a nice new watch so expect those direct debits to go up soon (Swiss timekeeping is extremely important when reporting from the frontline of Luigi's gelateria on the Spanish steps). Matches sale starts next week Fraser. 2. Happy anniversary Jon & Jo! (Hope you can come and see Louis soon) 3. Must meet up soon girls, anyone for tea and cake in the park? Are we supposed to mention Dom and Michelle on this or can we just use it as a message board for our real friends? (Thanks for birthday cards you two, missing you of course but of course will not admit to this)

Anniken Yes Carmel is amazing (ok havent actually been there but read books and seen pictures!)... I am at home on maternity leave. A bit weird actually since I am on top form and still 3 weeks to go - have no idea what to do with my time but no complaints! I spend my time reading, watching movies etc etc as well as playing on the internet - its a hard life. Well your travels seems great, what else can I say - lucky you :-) PS: Oh yes, I can see D on the balcony having a beer with Clint!! A perfect match. Anniken

Rachel BONJOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey guys, I hope you're doing fine. You're in LA I believe?!!!!! Have you found your dream home yet?!!!! I must admit I've not been on your website since you left... it's been mad in Paris........... I work like a donkey! I have been thinking of you and I wanted to send you "bisous de Paris", A bientot, Rachel

Christian Oh my God check out that mullet in Queensland. Such intricacy around the ear!!!! Good to see you two are having fun. Looks fantastic!!! Been with Jon and Duncs this weekend - reminiscing. (everyone looking forward to seeing you both.) Duncs and J are feeding Louis - parsnip puree?? Is that allowed? I am sure child protection should be involved. Will call soon! C xx PS Duncs has kept this quiet so far (I hope the world is not reading this) - but Louis has a hairy back?!!!!!

Bex and Andy Well hello,  Good to see you are still having a great time . The piccies of new zealand were stunning- more please! Also good to see the range of wildlife you are managing to capture- building up quite a zoo!  The managerie from our window of rabbits, pheasants, ducks and the odd Grey hound look even more common now. But really, whats with the lichen?  Important stuff as it is it just brings back memories of bad science lessons for me! Anyway look forward to the next update! xx Ps: Miche- short hair looks good!

Jennifer & Markus hey guys! so nice to see you in n.z and having a good time!  oh, how we miss it so!  markus and i made it home to canada safe and sound back on the 2nd and are slowly adjusting back to real life. i hope your travels continue to be exciting and memorable!  ride the kiwi sushi train for us!! be safe, have fun and keep in touch .Jennifer.  and Markus

Patrick Hi Michelle, call me on 5330005 Auckland. love Patrick

Felipe Helooooooooooo!!!! I'm back. My access to the internet has been restored (after being escorted out of the building a few weeks back) and all is well in the kingdom of Genesis. Final drop into production from release 7 is going ahead this weekend, you'll be pleased to know (or maybe not). Currently it is rumoured that you don't actually care ( I find that hard to believe, but such are the office rumours). Not to feel left out (apart from not being able to wear sharons - I no longer have the legs for it), we have been relocated to the lovely Kings Cross offices  were is hotter than Bundy beach without the rum. The sweating temperatures and the lack of oxygen mean that after three most people are unable to formulate coherent sentences, great fun. Yesterday we implemented the latest on ambience technology control devices (windows that open) and if it wasn't for the couple of pints we had a lunch time we could have almost perceived a slight increase in productivity. Never mind, maybe next week. Alternatively we could downgrade dress down to Sharon Friday, followed by Margarita Wednesdays to uplift the mood in the office (just a thought). Out of curiosity, what has the headline of the main newspaper in NZ been for the last week (A friend of mine that went there for the honeymoon said that for the two weeks he was there, the front page was occupied by the story, dog bites man). Must go, speak soon.

Cath & PJ Hello!!! Just been catching up on your travels and of course the entertaining photos! We are glad to hear you are liking Sydney, our advice is to stay there and wait for us! Keep having a good time and we look forward to seeing you again very soon.... xx

Sammy and Shani Hello again! I forgot to put BOTH our names in, so that last message was from Sammy AND Aunty Shani! xoxox

Sammy  Hey there Mich and Our favourite Neanderthal! LMAO  how are you Cuz and Cuz-in-law? Hope your having a 'jolly good time' (haha I'm so lame) in Cairns and discovering the beautiful great barrier reef!  We miss you muchly, and will never forget the fantastic holiday we had while you were here :) (Not that we can as everytime we look up, the walls are a reminder!) We wish you all the luck in the world with finding a new place to live, we're sure that where ever you end up settling down, you will make it home. Thankyou for everything you did while you were here, we love you both heaps xxxxP.S The remainder of the walls are begging for you to come back and paint them ;)

emma schofield hello. i really miss you both but i'm so pleased to see you are having such an amazing time and turning into hottie traveller types on the way! x x   

Famille Le Grand Coq de Chien B*gger me what a boring message board - has anyone actually looked at these photos? Frankly I've rated them all as p*ss poor, though nice to see Brown has become one of Hugh's patsies (pansies?). I see you are blending in with the locals and hope you are telling them how to fish / drive a car / run a vineyard etc. Louis sends his love sealed with his finest bottom burp, he's just finished a 2 hour feed and looks like he's had a gourmet evening with Michael Brown. Don't worry about finding your true home as there is always work for you at Thomas Cook Dom. If things get too bad Michelle leave Brown with an Aboriginal tribe where he can catch up on his Maori sculpting and body painting.Much Love Le Famille XXXXps. we're missing you reallypps. Have just seen Jon heading off to the M40 where I heard on the traffic news there was a diesel spillage.ppps. Brassy went into your shop yesterday in Brighton, all very nice though disappointed I couldnt actually buy a ringtone. 

Ele hello! It all looks and sounds heavenly - pretty similar to Streatham! Any more thoughts on a potential home? We're all missing you like mad - . much love ele, paul and daisyx

Jon It was Bangor and I was just good friends with the sheep....It's been nearly three weeks since my last holiday which obviously means that I am now on Easter holidays. Every other b***** I know is away skiing and I'm stuck in "MK" on my 74th Tricia programme.Take care,Jon