shaun Hi, couldnt quite work out where you are.......anyway wondered if you had finished messing about yet and were considering coming back into the real world of employment! let me know when you need a job. Have fun Shaun

Granny Betty(Laura was given the honours) hello mike lovely to hear from you on my birthday sorry i didnt get to actually talk to you, i tried to call you back but no luck. was hoping to save the message you left but deleted it by accident. glad you are safe and well. take care hope to speak to you soon Lots of Love Grandma Betty xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Karen Hey mtm, looks like your living up over there! and night kayaking - is that safe?? well hopefully speak soon

Dia Ugly sisters! How sad! Was the pizza good at least? Love the short hair!

Karen Hey how are you? I am back in cold scabbers now, so hopefully i will see you on msn soon!! cant wait to talk again?! feels like ages!! Well you look very well and happy. Loving the new hair style speak soon and take care KX

Katie Jane Hey just been looking at your pictures they are great and your looking well!!! all the hair gone again i see, hope you liked the message i sent you, hee heeee!!!! take care and speak soon all my love kate x x x x

Laura&Elliot Michael Jon hello you Hope you had a brilliant christmas, wasnt the same without you to finish off the family!mind you only me vic mum dad ste riley and elliot had dinner at mums so wasnt the proper family christmas anyway! hope your still enjoying yourself,Elliot starts playschool on wednesday, where has the time gone my baby is now a big boy! you wont believe what your seeing when your back he has changed so much. well take care and speak soon hopefully!lots of love Laura and Elliot Michael Jon xxxxxxxxxxxx

Kirst Hi Mike, just a quick hello from Charlie and I. He can't wait to meet you, will keep sending you pics of him, he changes everyday. Miss you loads. Speak soon love lots K and Charlie x x x x

Nicole Hay mike....brilliant to speak to you the other night!!---admitedly i can't remember much that was said as i'd been on the shandys, if you couldn't tell by the slurring!! Sure you had an awesome new year anyway...you both sounded like you were on the way to carnage - yippee!! not sure how long you and michelle are staying together but stay in touch when you go your seperate ways. Looking forward to seeing your New year photo's..thought of you both when i saw sydney on the box....you'll be pleased to know that while you are basking in the glorious ozzie sun...it is truely miserable over here...only 7 weeks till i'm back in Thailand...gonna need your advise about cambodia - bit concerned about visa's??!! Anyway, tell michelle i went surfing yesterday and it was messy as f**k - bust my nose again...Hmmmm attractive!! looks like you've mastered the body boards though!! Gotta go x x Stay safe , Nic xxxx P.S you heard from halio or anna...think they're off to Africa soon and they're not returning e-mails??

Bar Maid Oops sorry about that! Well your face is a looking very red, hope not too sore!! Hope you had a great christmas!! and i bet you cant wait for the new year celebrations to start!! So wheres a pic of the new hair cut?? Hope your well Speak soon Karen x x

Karen Hey mtm great to see some updates!! lookin great - well boarder-line crazy, but not that i'm one to judge!!!! Well stay safe etc Take care n text me when you have signal Karen x x

Marlon Eh up Mike, Been busy with the camera i see, loads of class shots there chief! That diving carry on looked a serious business, must fancy doing it full time cocker.......... Anyway you keep yourself well old lad!! Marl

Karen Congratulations on becoming an uncle again!! and more congratulations to the mother and father! Well keep me updated! I got my nasty horrid assignment in on time, and it was a whoaping 3700words not bad for 2days work but now i am not sleepy even though i haven't slept properly in two-three days!! Oh only two more assignments till christmas - yeay!

Kirstie Hey farmer Mike, Hows farm life treating you? My last day of freedom today well the last day I get to put myself first before your 3rd nephew enters the world, so i'm making the most of it, well i'm not really i'm going to clean my house before i go into hospital as my man doesn't do cleaning. Their not all like you. hope your having a fab time in Oz and i'll speak soon when i've recovered from the c word. love lots k and baby no name x x

Laura and Elliot Michael Jon hey there stranger!! how are you?hope your ok and still enjoying your trip! little boy is two on wednesday cant believe it two already eh! you werent around for his birth and you aint gonna be here for his 2nd birthday!! hope youll make it up to him! he is a proper little boy now wants to walk everywhere hates the pushchair and loves to make handprints on the windows!!when you ask him what he is doing he replies with "making hands mummy" like i didnt already know!! he also believes he is 5years old!got him a ducati trike for chritmas its like grandads but red cant wait to see his face when he sees it! well take care and speak soon hopefully lots of love Laura and Elliot Michael Jon xxxxxxxxxxx