Hey Chris! Hope you don't mind - ali gave me this link!! Quick one to say hope you're having fun in the sun (god i miss the sun!!) and Oz-say hi to the backpackers hostel bar in Brisbane - memories!! Anyway, funny postings on here - keeping me amused in my small, cramped, cold office!! Hope all good with girly too! Lots of love Sara xxxx

Glad to hear you're having a good time, If you're missing being at work, let me know and I'll send you some backup tapes.
The weather is getting is colder here so we are all steadily growing jealous of the Oz sunshine. But at least our chance of a white christmas is higher than yours!

Just a mere 33 degrees today, tomorrow is set for 38 (first day of summer). Wandering around town distributing toilet paper or rather the waffling dribble that constitutes my CV. A few interviews this morning that went "alright" however first impressions can't have been good as my rather nice light blue cotton shirt has infact turned navy blue with a damp texture and interesting smell! Lets just say i m not exactly an ambassador for the Lynx Effect! Been out most nights, just about recovered from the jet lagg, and the embarassment of England's rugby team. Found out i been landed with Aunt Babba for the family 'secret santa' fiasco - got to find $40 worth of present for her! Woopeetedoo.....a turn of events that has lead me to believe that i should infact boycott Christmas completely this year and pretend i m muslim.

well i'm amazed to see so many people have posted on here. i didn't realise you had that many friends! Hope you have completed you main mission directive by now? now get a job you lay-about.

Definitely noticed changes since your departure. For instance, there's food in the larder and even half a bowl of stew left over! Thanks for I'm Alive e-mail, and hope the emergency package I gave you ("Did you pack your luggage yourself... has anyone given you something to carry..?) was a) useful and b) not a show stopper at the security check in. Mum thought the little penknife (e.g. for getting the plastic off the top of a Barossa Valley Merlot) might make them consider you were a danger to the airline.
I brought Primrose home today (en route saluting Fd Marshall Lord Bramwell in my capacity of Officer Commanding Crondall Cavalry) and she immediately reversed into the traffic again when she spotted the poultry for the first time. I'll need a steadier steed to ride into battle if as it seems from the Queen's speech, these Parliamentarians are hell bent on taking take more of our liberties.
William completed his week at the Hospital with his last day in A&E. The business with the back-end of 82 year old woman and the junior doctor he was shaddowing gave him a moment to think once again about his chosen career, but he indicated he is made of sterner stuff than the rest of us in the situation he described!
Incidently M307 DGO is filthy and can't stay in that state for the winter. I suppose its going to have to be me to wash & shine it.
Send some of that sunshine over as I've got my usual early morning game of tennis tomorrow. Thinking of you and especially at 10 pm tomorrow (i.e. Brisbane going - to - work time on Monday morning) and wonder which job you have decided to takeby then! Love from us all. Dad

Having had the playstation at this house for 18 months, it's become part of the family and would therefore feel disowned and unwanted if it was just cast aside to you, Ali. A fine decision has been made to keep it here while it's owner has had to pack up his balls and leave.

HAVE ARRIVED!!

First initial word of warning to all budding explorers: When flying Malaysian Airways - avoid the chicken curry when embarking on a 23 hour bumpy flight where the seatbelt sign never bloody turns off!!

Everything i expected - kangeroos jumping all over the place, Koalas in all the palm trees and lots of blonde Aussies dancing around with their surfboards shouting "far out" and "crazy dood!"

(Julia - RCB went t*** up!! May reapply next year, possibly a fortunate escape as i hear they're off to Iraq this summer!!)

Just called to say "View Halloo!"
And I'm already missing you!
Life isn't the same in Monthey Town
Without it's trusty Mr Brown!!

I trust you're already looking into a suitable location for the Australia branch of our sporting establishment?!!

I would say some nasty things about your trip but since i'll be following suit in two short months I'll just say something nice. something nice. bye now. check emails for less parent-friendly opinions!

Hey you...what happened to joining coldstream guards...NOT man enough?! Was looking forward to seeing you shouting at ritchie as an officer!!!! Have a brill time!!! Gary sent me this link, hope you don't mind!!!

and to think that all of those summers ago, your dad was right!!!

like our Northern friend, i would join you but i also manage to get some in this country so do not feel the need to migrate.

i'd also like to point out at this juncture, that it is I, your most trusted and loyal chum, who should take charge of the PS2. Your brother is but a boy, you need a man to look after this machine! also, you can't give it to Brush! would you rather leave your prized possession in the hands of an Amateur, or in the tantrum-free (ie: no throwing of preciously delicate controllers in a hissy fit) graps of a Professional???

Be nice to the poor boy. He's going for love, not notches on the bedpost.
You too could have your very own Sheila, if you want... just £650 excl. P&P.