Jan Hello....well while the rest of us back here are panicking and getting everything ready for christmas I hope that you are really enjoying the rest of your time on your travels. Be prepared for the cold and the rain girls, as the weather here is typically English (what elso would you expect in England!). Also there are lots of nasty bugs doing the rounds so dose yourselves up with ecanacia if you can get some. I'm really looking forward to hearing first hand about your experiences and escapades (well the ones you're willing to tell). See you soon much love Jan

Mum Hello you two - long time no speak. Pictures look amazing - glad to see you are both still in one piece. Not long to go now until you are back for xmas - let's wait and see how long you stay in the UK when you return !!! Can't wait to see you All my love Mum xxxxx

Roy Great blog and photo's my lovelies. Now that you've achieved so many amazingly brave leap's of faith Louise, I dont expect to hear (anymore) 'Daaaad, theres a spider in the bath, arrrgghh!' It all continues to sound like a wonderful and joyous experience. As tomorrow is the first of December, I have emailed (seperately) for your delectation, a 'cyber' advent calender, packed full of fabulous (some might say!) Christmas facts and legends (the gardening game is quiet in December!) Eggnog all round. Enjoy your final three weeks, looking forward to seeing you soon. Your loving Pater. x x For any one reading this message, here's a Advent question for you. In London, in the Twentieth century, how many times did it snow on Christmas day? and the last occasion? Answers to follow. (Is'nt this fun!)

Jan Louise the blog is excellent. Well done to you both for the skydive, the different facial expressions you went through is quite funny to see. Those guys must be paid a fortune to put up with screaming ladies all day!! Can't wait to see photos of the campervan. Happy touring Love Jan

dee, jon & lily grace oh my god!!! dont tell me its your driving it! Around australia are you crazy!!! Wooosa you have only really just passed your test! Please be careful! I am so proud of you, you are so brave!!! xxxxx

dee, jon & lily grace wow you two ladies have been busy! Sounds like you are having an amaazing time! Erm Lauren please could you tell me......who is driving this 'campervan?!!!!

karen hi Lauren andLouise Ive just popped round to Roys to take a look at your latest blog and amazing skydiving pictures .Your a braver man than I am !!! It looks like you had an amazing experience. ive had Glen lay the flooring yesterday and it looks great and you can feel the heating through it reaaly well. I will be in touch again soon Im going to chase o2 about the internet connection as Dad has paid for it so i need to sort that out .Love to you both and happy camper driving and cooking. love and hugs Mumxxxxxxxxxxxx

Auntie Kay & Uncle Eric Hello Lauren, Dont faint its Auntie Kay here its only taken me nearly 3 months but i have been thinking about you often and keeping upto date though Dee and Dad. Been sooooooooooo busy at work things pretty bad with reduncancies etc. Its all doom and gloom here, if i was you i wouldnt come home but then again we all miss you too much so you will have to! Also you've properly heard about Glen & Eric now im stuck with 2 depressed men at home. On the bright side im getting all my jobs done, DIY etc.........! Just spoken to your mum Glen is going round to lay the flooring in the lounge next week and me, Teresa and Karen have set a date to take her out for her birthday. Moving onto the wedding arrangements, Dee's dress has arrived at the shop it still looks just as FAB as the first time she tried it on. Now we just need the cheif bridesmaid home to decide on the colour and style for her. Dee fell in love with one in the shop but they only do it in childrens sizes so they are looking around for something similar for you. We looked after Lily at the weekend it was hard work but great!! Wait till you see her she's so entertaining and full of character, but just as i expect with a mother like Dee.......! She speaks so well and understands everything you say and im sure she will be following in her Auntie footsteps by going to Uni. I took her swimming on saturday she loved it. Who would have thought i would enjoy being a nanny so much she brightens my day when all around is so s***ty! Im a bit worried about the sky diving too, i wouldnt do it for anything but admire your guts! You're not a typical Smith but good luck to you make the most of it, because when you get back you will have to get a boring job like the rest of us, ha ha ha !!!!!! Lots of love for now, be good and keep safe Love to Louise See you at christmas, because if takes me as long to leave another message it will be 2009 xxxxx

Roy Addendum. For Stricktly read Strictly and for Patririarch read Patriarch. Apologies . . . I was incandescent with rage at the time! Democracy is on the brink I tell you! I feel alot better now . . Chin chin and cheerio. x x

Roy Girl's, are you sitting down? John Sargeant resign's from 'Stricktly Come Dancing' . . . Shock! Boris Johnson, Barack Obama, Peter Mandleson, Jonathon Ross, Russell Brand, Dave Snooty and his chum's, Adam and Jane, the BT home hub couple . . . the world's gone mad I tell you! Enjoy Ayres Rock, the Great Barrier Reef et al. (Tena pant's for the sky-dive? Just a suggestion!) I'm off to eat my 'Billy Can' Stay safe, miss and luv ya. I am as ever your adoring patririarch. x x

Harry hello louise, have just been looking at all your photos. your nan s pleased as she cant get them on her set. great viewing. Hope you enjoy aussieland. See you soon Love Harry xxx

Lily Grace Erm Auntie Lauren i suggest you call my mum about this sky diving lark!!!! She doesnt sound too happy about it...............!!! Missing you lots and cant wait too see you xxx

Karen Dear Laurenand Louise hi there pleased that you arrived safely in Australia .Roy just telephoned me with your travel itinary for the next few weeks it all sounds amazing!!! Good luck with the sky diving and i,m sure you willlove the Great Barrier reef. I,ve had the decorater roun this week finishing the psainting in the lounge its looking really good. I,ll be in touch again soon. Much love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hannah and Sophie Hey Lauren, wow this website is a revelation! Mum thinks we ought to keep this up after you get home as a way of the Smith family communicating with each other coz she has learnt stuff from peoples messages she didnt know before! Just been through your photo albums and the places you have been to look amazing! You must have met so many new people and learnt so much about their different cultures and their way of life, it will be something you will never forget! Nothing much happening at home, we hope the weather is better where you are! We do have our birthdays coming up though and I'm really going to miss you on my 18th! Cant wait to see you at xmas, if you decide to come home of course! Have a great time in Australia! mum and dad send their love too! Lots of love from Hannah and Sophie x x x x x x x x x

Natters Hello my lovelies!!! My little heart weeps with pride at the amazing things you two have been doing!!! its so wierd seeing some of the photos knowing i've been in the exact samwe place at some point or another - you'll get the same feeling once you come to Oz-im sure Carls is already feeling it with me! how cool are we travelling this big round world?! cool chicks as Royston might say! lol. Loving and missing you lots girlies! Keep safe and i'll see you in about 5weeks!!!! aaahhhh... x x x x