Not long now, my darlings, till you can see Tinker and Baldwin again - as well as James and I of course. What a great set of memories you have built up and they will be with you for ever. See you on the 28th. Love you. Tumma. xxxxxx

Hello my darlings,I must admit this is the first day since we returned that it has seemed like a normal day !We have been living a dream for the last few weeks and it will take a little while to get back into the normal routine.We miss the warm weather over there back to the cold and drizzly stuff .Never mind we have the better weather ahead ,we hope and our holiday has given us a real boost.We had such a happy and fantastic time with you both .Thankyou for everything .Have a very happy birthday Toni x. Enjoy the rest of your expedition in NZ.Take great care of yourselves and each other and we look forward to your next journal entry and photos.Thanks again to two very special people.All our love Mum and Dad xxxx

I can confirm that, in relation to Jenny Newman's post on 2 Jan, she also LOOKED like a beached whale. Happy New Year.

Happy New Year to the intrepid travellers. James left for London via Boston Spa about an hour ago so Christmas is really over. We really missed you, my darling daughter, and seeing Krys as well. Now it is time for the starvation diet and the exercise routine as I feel like a beached whale, stuffed with chocolate, Christmas cake, alcohol etc. Big kiss and lots of love to both of you. Tumma. xxx

It's coming up eleven in the morning on Sunday 24th December, here in Canada. Maybe a shade early, but let us be one of the first to say, " A very Happy Christmas to all the Joneses and Jones associates in Australia, from the Canadian team". A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Krys, Toni, Martin, Margaret & Helen (We hope that she made it in spite of the fog in London), from Onc (aka Nick) Liz, Andrew, Richard and Phillip. Have a great time together and safe travelling to all.

saw your Mum & Dad on Sunday - they were so excited about being with you soon. We have Grandma staying with us over Christmas. Helen came too so we had our Christmas together then. Hope you are both really well, you sound and look great, its really been a great experience to share with you. Suzanne has a couple of months to go before baby arrives so we are looking forward to that event. Have a fabulous Christmas together - we will be thinking of you and raising a glass to you. Lots of love from the Derby familyxxxx

G'day Poms!

Sorry for the very tardy entry (have experienced much grief with tinternet). Your photos are awesome! I see you are taking the travelling business very seriously Krys and have got into character with the new do! It all looks so good out there! Hope you enjoy Sydney.

Debs xxxxxxxxx

I loved the photos of Neighbours (does that make me a complete saddo?!) I got so excited I had to show me mam!!! Krys - I'm worried you are starting to look like Robinson Crusoe and Toni for gods sake put some weight back on before you come home - I am so jealous of your slimness!! Miss you loads mate, lots of love xxx

What a brilliant adventure you are having. It was so lovely to hear your voice on the phone this morning - made me start the day with a smile. I hope the people who are offering free accomodation are checked out by someone before they are allowed to invite strangers into their homes. Look out for weirdos! It is a beautiful day here today. I quite like this global warming thing. Tinker and Bladric send their love and purrs. Looking forward to the next exciting installment.
Love Tumma. xxxxxxxxxxx

Well hey there guys now you look like you're having heaps of fun. Been looking through all your photos. I am at work at mo and v bored but only have 1 more week till i finish and get back on the road travelling around and having fun. Love the freedom.

Well you guys have fun and ill email you soon.
Love Linz and Claire
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Hey u guys....sorry not been in touch for ages! Can't get my computer to download the pixie's pictures...promise to sort it out asap. She's such an ickle porkie now! Anyway I've caught up on what you have been up to, and still miss u like crazy. T - went out with Jan, Al and Co. Not the same without u and Jan and me filled up when Dont stop me now came on....hope your family know you ran off to the other side of the world with Krys leaving me with our child to pop out and raise...shame on you. Love u so so so so much xxxx

Hi guys, hope your both well and enjoying yourselves. Toni it seems like so long ago since i was speaking to ya at kel's. Thanks for my birthday e-mail, was good to hear from ya. So much to update u with but couldnt fit it in this little box i get to write in!!!! Me and kelly have decided we're having some girly time away when u get back, keep on having fun guys love claire x x x x