Hi guys, Wonderful photos! Each lot you send we think are the best and then you send more that are even better. These really capture what I have always imagined Oz would be like. You look really wel - think you might have lost weight, probably all the exercise you are getting. We are also impressed at the miles you are covering. Gives you a sense of the size of the place. We had a parcel from Vietnam this week. Thanks for the postcards too. Gail and co were really chuffed. Gramps has his on the mantelpiece and does know who they are from when I ask. He is still battling but it's hard for him - everything seems to be against him at the moment. Gail is doing a wonderful job - he's comfy and well looked after and that's what matters. We are ok - not going to Europe this time - I'm off from next week. Hoping to get off but in this country. Bloody fuel is going up all the time , euro rubbish exchange so perhaps it's a good decision not to go as far. But we do need some sun - desperately. I'll write some more later. Take care. Much love xxxx

Now then hows it going??

Oz is looking good, can't believe you've not caused a pile up yet pal, any wobbly voice road rage yet??

It's Ibiza in the morning for Maj and Boons stag do but as Yana says no Maj, we'll be planning summat else later in year tho, you never know you're look it might be after you're back. Despite numerous invitations Adam Titchmarsh just will not come.

See thi soon

Tank

P.S Does anyone else who goes in new inn think matthews looking more and more like crazy john (sorry Ray I know thats blatant joke stealing)

P.P.S I've just realised i've finshed packing but forgot to put my Reego tops in, b*****!

Eyup CLARTHEAD,

Pics looking good hope your both ok you look well. Enjoy the rest of your travells and will spk soon.

Daniel

Hiya Matthew and Gemma,

Thanks for our postcard it has gone up with the other postcard we got from you. Well theres so much to tell you. Sorry we havent written much alatley we have just been so busy. Where do i start: My mum's got a new little dog its a boader terrier and she is so sweet (very small tho). Sean and mum bought some more land around the house so should be able to have a festival when you get back hehe (only kidding). The weather over here has been terrible although we have had a couple of sunny days. Our holiday to gran canaria was fantastic we really needed the break pics will be on facebook from today so you will be able to see them if you want. Dan has been flat out over at Malton still think he will be working over there till oct then he is going to featherstone, he has also got 6 houses in leeds to do and has had some drawings sent through from asquith homes (fingers crossed). I have had my results back from uni and iv passed all my exams so will be able to get a job thank god. Your pics look great and you both look really happy and healthy. Not to put a dampner on thinkgs but think you will be shocked when you get back as to how expensive this country has got. I know this message is a bit random but trying to fit everything in that i want to tell you! Got a few gigs lined up for when you get back aswell. Well everybodys going on Marons stag do thursday morning and bloody maron has pulled out how funny is that (a stag do without a stag hehe) he has got a genuine excuse tho apparently he is having his knee operated on and it carnt be cancelled. Not much to mention about grange moor same old boring place !!!! Anyway going to have to go got to apply for some jobs now (i want to stay a student for life !!!!!). Speak soon and take care love Daniel and Yana

Hi guys

All looks amazing. I can't believe you've been gone this long? I actually turned up to the drnking session that me and Kate arranged in your absence and we had a fab time. We did raise a glass to you Gemma! News from my end is that i'm now a single lady, house up for sale etc etc, i wont lie and say it's been a fun time but we all know Chris is an arse!!!! I am looking forward to having my own little pad to share with Mad's. Going to edinburgh on thurs for a hen do not quite as exciting as your travels but i can also bragg that i made it to Cornwall in April( yes it did snow!!) Well apologies for not blogging more often wish i was there loads of love Sarah xx

Hi you two. I'm at work (on a Saturday!) and it's gloomy and wet outside (typical British June day then) Amanda (my friend at work) and I are having our lunch and looking at your photos. Amanda has been to Oz and she is now away with her memories. She sya to tell you thank you. It doesn't matter how many times I see them, I still love them and think you are the luckiest people alive to be able to 'live the dream'. Never forget it! Life here is pretty dull. Work and more work. Holidays are round the corner BUT although we have booked a crossing, it's possible we won't get as far as we usually do. Gramps isn't well so I am a bit anxious about going anywhere distant. We are still hoping we will go - don't tell Dad though, I've told him we will just have to go to Scarborough! Odd thing is, he's quite happy about it! So he must be desperate for a break. David and Carol are coming up next week and Simon has been over as he is still in Liverpool. (or was last week) Look after yourselves, enjoy every moment. With love xxxxx

BONZA!!! - sorry just had to.

Just caught up with your new photos and blogs, looks like you're having an amazing time. On the basis of your photos i've decided i want to go to Australia, like now. Kangaroo spotting, dolphins, camper vanning, sunsets yes definately for me. I'm used to cooking in small spaces as well.

Looking forward to hearing next instalment. Take care of yourselves Lots of love Jacks

Well - what a feast on this wet and miserable morning! The photos are fantastic! Thank you both. Dad and I can really imagine waht fun you are having. And you both look so well. Matthew born to be a campervanner! We'll write more later but just wanted to say - amazing! With love xxxxx

G'day everyone, it has been great to finally catch up with all your messages, apologies for the time it has taken to provide pictures and blogs on Australia (which is brill). Both of us are very well and enjoying campervaning. Don't be concerned if there's no update now for a week or 2, you will need to give us a chance to get to Alice Springs or failing that Cairns! that's all for now, Love to everyone

Matthew and Gemma xxx

This sounds promising - you really must be planning to come back. We've been having bets on it here! But as we now have a season ticket - Adam how much garden services will that £175 buy? Nice of you to include your phone number - it will be along way to push a wheelbarrow to Oz! Seriously Get in touch and I'll do you a cheque. Anyway - back to the travellers. Thanks for the text, we now know you are nearing Darwin (or Darwen , not sure) and look forward to sharing your photos when you can get to the nearest internet. That will promote you back to the first page of the site as you have now been demoted to page two. Anyway some of us are sticking with the message sending. Well done Adam - you won't have as much time now you are self employed!! Soooo we're ok, Gramps a little better but not great. dan and yana on hols for the week. Dad playing uncle to Thomas and Sally. Get in get fed and get out or something like that - hope Yana doesn't read this. Actually he becomes quite attached to them and they seem to quite like him. We can't go off at the moment - I don't want to be far from Gramps at the moment. Am going to London to do a conference on Monday but will be back same day. Someone has to work!!! Take care of yourselves. Much love xxxx

Now then Aff and Gemma, i've finished at YW after 17 years of quality service. I start my first gardening job (Adam's Gardening Services 07789 058886) on Monday morning in Skelmanthorpe, i'm walking there with my tools in a wheelbarrow....beats the M62 !

I've bought your season ticket and it landed on the mat this morning. You're upstairs with Tank and the clangers, there was no room in the cheap seats with us....MUM AND DAD - the ticket cost me £175, Matthew said I might be able to get it off you....interest free. Thanks.

Hello - is there anyone out there?? Just consulting Adam's scale and this month it's definately Matthew WHO? We guess you have got the campervan bug - good isn't it? Bet you won't want to give it back. Can you afford the petrol over there? our's is up to £1.15 a litre on a good day. Rubbish it is here and we haven't even got any sunshine as I'm sure you will have - still waiting for proper summer. Anyway enough of that - We hope you are both well - looking forward to your pics. Simon says is't a lovely country. We saw him last week end at Gramps'. He is currently on enforced shore leave because of the diabetes. he will be able to go back but has to get it stabalised first. He has lost alot of weight and seems fitter than he has been for a while - he is desperate to get back to sea though. We are both ok, Gramps not so at the moment. He's had a bad week but fights back - I keep showing him the message on your postcard. The parcel from Vietnam hasn't come yet but we are looking out. Best news this week - Leeds lost ha ha. Dad has almost finished the front garden - we now have a gate and a post box you won't recognise us! Take care and get in touch soon. Lots of love xxxxx