Hey

Got the postcard (ages ago but I seem to have a lack of time to email etc.). Took me a while to read it to Amelie as she decided it was just easier to eat it!

Email will be on its way soon I promise.

Dx

Hey there girls! Long time no see... well, it seems that way!! After meeting you both in Collingwood, Ann and I headed to Takaka and the Kaiteriteri, where we "endured" 3 days of sun, beach and kayaking... I love that place!!

Unfortunately I am now back in Somerset for Xmas and New Year, but looking into the Bunac scheme you mentioned... I did speak to them, and wo-and-behold, I did have to be in UK, so here I am!!

I hope you had a wonderful birthday Jo, and I also hope that you are both loving life as I know you both were when we met!!!

Look forward to hearing from you!

Pete :-)

Jo

Happy Birthday love from all the Butlers big and small.

and Happy New Year to you both

Hello darlings. Its us again! So pleased that you had a great Christmas, and of course it was wonderful to hear from you that morning. This message however is for Joanne, and its a reminder that Monday 29th is your "Thirty Fourth Birthday" - don`t forget now !! And again we shall be thinking of you. We hope you (both) have an `awesome` day. Happy Birthday darling - lots of love Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Suzanne and Joanne. Our jaws are still open following the revelation about your last hosts! We sincerely hope that your current landlady provides you with a secure, friendly and comfortable Christmas holiday. We shall be thinking of you as always, but especially as the 25th December approaches, and we hope that you, and your `Fairy Godmother`all have a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful, safe and healthy 2009. All our love as always - Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Just to wish you both a Happy Christmas and Hope 2009 sees you still travelling the world. Life at Dersingham Library goes on much the same as before although I'm now just into my 50's and Andrew has just moved into his 60's so we are both a bit tramatisied. Still enjoy reading about your adventures,

Linda

Hello Suzanne

Hello Jo

We are still following your progress.

Wishing you both a very happy Christmas.

Love from Alan and Linda at No. 7.

Oi... don't knock us with mortgages to be paid

Am back at work now and while it's not ideal they allow me to rejig my hours for Waterbabies and Baby Yoga and all those things which don't make the week seem so long.

Would love to be working out in the fields in the sun but the way missus is piling on the weight she'll be carrying me soon!

With all this wine and pondering the finer things in life.. I expect you to have all the answers by the time you get back!

Hey laydeeeees!!!

Sorry for the delay in messaging, and Jo I'm really sorry I haven't replied to your hotmail message. My brain is a mush and then my computer died and is still not properly fixed... anyway, I'm thinking of you both often, you sound well and happy and like you're having a great time. Hurrah huzzah!!

I'm giant now - only 20 days to go until my due date - and am beginning to get more and more tired and uncomfy, but nothing too bad. Just finishing off some last bits and pieces (I have a driving test on Thurs, but unlikely I'm going to pass) and making sure everything is ready for baby's arrival.... and I'm also sitting by the fire and knitting like an old lady! Hahaha!

Big kisses to you both, keep on posting as I really love reading your blog and checking out your photos (fantastic news with the photos Jo - you are such a talented gal, but then we all already knew that)

love, Sarah x x x x x x x

Hi to you both

I love your blog - what an amazing time you are having. It is great to catch up on your news and to see your photos. Don't know why you were worried about driving along those roads, you should be used to reckless driving after the coach trip back and forth to Rhodes airport, haha.

We are all fine here, Sam is hilarious and Harry is 14 months now and a complete nutter- don't know where he gets that from!!

So take care and have fun

love jenine xxxx

Hi to you both. As you have heard Helen was very pleased with the present you sent. It was lovely to something typical of the antipodes. I have sent you a photo which Robert took of Harrison holding it. It took 12 pictures to get the one we sent - what a blessing digitals are. It wsn't that Robert couldn't take it but that Harrison wouldnt oblige with a nice smiley face!! I will send a copy of it to your Mum and Dad as well.

Take care Lol Cilla and Robert xx

Hello wonderful ladies!

What a truly fantastic blog - one that you can pass on to your grandchildren in ....well, several years from now!!!!

I'd so love to be having the adventure you're having. I wonder if you'll come back and set up as a tour operator or something similar on your return.

Lots and lots of love

Felicity xxxx (and Oliver xxxx!)