Gary U'Dell Happy Birthday my Sonner Thank you very much for the dinner place mats they are so special I love them! Mum and I used them tonight and we did toast your very good health at 7 o'clock and again at 5 past 7 and every time we took a sip untill the bottle was empty!!! The Christian workers from America sound like a lot of fun, the Morrocan Lamb hot roast and the dancing on stage both sound good I would have enjoyed seeing a vidio of it how lucky for you that know one had captured the moment.I hope you enjoyed the Special African Meal, Don't break anything except a sweat when you go Iceskating!! Good Luck with the cage diving to see Great Whites!! Camera not back yet! Mum is on the case. Everyone is looking foward to having you back. Love you! Miss you! Take care! Gaz Xx

ian smith-childs HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO!!! Was going to text but have deleted texts and lost number so I hope you get this on your birthday. I probably should have taken a leaf out of Gaz'z book. So if I've missed it by a few hours sorry! Anyway, sounded like you had a great time in Bali and the blog reads like a travellers dream. Make the most of the last few weeks I can't wait to see you and the kids are looking forward to hearing all Uncle James' stories. Have one on me and we'll have one for both ourt birthdays when I see you at home on the fourth of aug. Can't wait Love you loads xxx Ian and gang

Gary U'Dell Hello James, Happy Birthday Mate. I am a bit confused with all your jetting about as to which day your on, so I am sending you this Birthday message today (8-7-08) just in case your a day ahead and its actually already the 9th. I will be drinking your good health and wishing you a Happy Birthday at 7 o'clock our time on wednesday 9th July. Congratulations on passing your PADI Scuba diving course, your certification card has arrived here, do you want me to give it to Paul? This will open up a whole new world for you! If the surf is no good you will be able to strap the tanks on and explore the depths. Well Done. Will try and make contact tomorrow Mate. bye for now, Gaz Xx

James U'Dell Hey Folks, Thank you for all the kind messages....keep them coming aye and let me know what's going on back in the Homeland!! Take it easy and stay stoked!! James.xx

ian smith-childs Hey Bro. Sorry haven't been in touch for ages. LIfe's been manic here. Had OFSTED a couple of weeks ago. Most stressful week of my life, but we got rated outstanding so its all good. How's NZ? You been keeping up with the rugby. A dissapointing tournament for us rescued only by a storming performance against the French and Dan Ciprianni's boot when he was finally allowed to play against Ireland. Football is dull at the moment, I may just be saying that because I haven't had the chance to see any.. Anyway give us an e mail or a call when you're free and we can catch up. I've got skype now but having some teething troubles. Will let you know when I am sorted. Am going home to see the folks for Eatser weekend so I'll give em all a kiss from you. Hopefully we'll have an easter egg hunt. Who knows we may even find some Gary hid for us all those years ago. Love you loads bro Ian xx

ian smith-childs HAPPY CHRISTMAS BRO!!!! Pleased i am the first one to get a Christmas message on the board. Due mainly to the fact that our Toby decided to kick off the unwrapping with a dino bot at 5.40am. He was very surprised to see it had come fromTESCO, though we pointed out his letter to Santa was quite late so the big guy had probably had to make use of the late opening at the local store. Since then have been trying to get his new transformers to transform (not going well) and build Chessie's farm - bless her - every animal is a doggy! Anyway no such nonsense where you are, just palms and sunrises to toast in Christmas day. When do you go to LA? Can't believe you're not going to be there when we go home on THurs. Will really miss you bro so have one for me. Ihave teated myself to an Xbox 360 (awesome) and have a whole year to practice Pro EVo so watch out litte ebro , there's a butt whipping waitng you on your return - ha ha ha (demonic laughter). Don't dare go in line with it in case I get beat by some spottyt 8 year old. By the way, this'll make you laugh, did the school play last week - a funked up version of Romeo and Juliet. I was on lighting etc... until the last night when the guy playing the Friar went on holiday and I had to step in!! Oh my life I was terrified, had to sing anyd everything. Kids loved it . pointed out I was just right for the part... short, fat and bald. Great. Guess that's my street cred gone. Anyway I am sat in the roome with the secret presents and the kids are banging on the door so I'd better go. Have a great day whateevr you decuide to do. We're all thinking of you. Happy Christmas to you (and Alice when you see her) and love you loads xxxx

Ellie Johnson Hi James, Well it certainly looks amazing so far...you are so brave doing the high wire in Monteverde it would have taken more than a few shots of Tequila to get me doing anything like that! Hope you have a great Christmas over there, and hope you don't miss your family too much...keep sending the pic's they're great! Happy travelling! Ellie :)

Amy Butterfield Hey OOdles!! I am sooo jealous!!!! looks like you having a fabbo time! loving the pics. its same old here!! crimbo in 13 sleeps though!! wahooooo!! Keep up the fun!! love Amy

Niki Doran Hi James, Your Dad just sent me the link to your website, so I thought I'd drop by and wish you happy travels from a very, very hot Borneo. Sounds like you're having an amazing time, and the photos look great. Not sure if you are planning to head East, and I don't think we're known for our Surfing beaches here, but if you do feel like heading this way, we'd be happy to put you up, feed you, even do your washing... Enjoy your time - I'll check in and see how you're doing! Your cousin, Niki

ian smith-childs Hey bro. Sorry I haven't posted a message for so long. Did write one just before the England game, when I was missing our usual pre games texts. Anyway I got the sum wrong and lost the mail! No its ok, I didn't actually add it up wrong just wrote it in the box instead of the answer. Then the game started and I was too annoyed after to re type. We'll get onto the football later. Anyway, it looks like you're having an amazing time. I ve read all your blogs and am enjoying folloing your experiences. Some great pics too. Me and lucie are very jealous of your walk in the rain forest. you certainly managed to see a lot more wildlife than we did in Mexico, all we managed was a howler monkey and a few ants. The waves are looking good too. Fair play in your accommodation choies, tent village looks particulalry interesting.. The football, what can I say. You picked the right year to go away. What a joke. Eng players were booed all over the premiership this weekend and they deserved it. Did you see it? We were awful. Wrong tactics, wrong selection, wrong attutitude. At least Maclaren's gone, the only silver lining. Who's next? Capello's up for it and I think we should grab him while he's interested. Shame Jose's not interested, but who can blame him. Miss you when I think about the footie, my TFF hasn't improved, you been keeping up? Drop us an e mail if you get the chance and keep the pics and blogs going. Proud of you bro Much love Ian and family xx

Gary U'Dell Hello J, I've just contacted Nicki by e-mail to give her your Off Exploring site, I'm not sure if she had it!!! I've just had a text msg from Ian, he had an assessment in thai boxing yesterday which lasted 4 hours. It was with the chief instructor, He got a 4th khan.which is a blue belt. He only has 6 khans to go ! Very impressive stuff. Well done Ian !!! Hope your well Mate?!! Speak to you soon ! Love you ! Gaz Xx

Oodles Thanks for all your kind messages of support guys, really appreciate them.....as you can see from my pics i'm having the time of my life and my travelling shoes are now well and truely fixed on!! Arrived in San Jose today after a 4.5hour journey from Puerto Viejo and leave for Jaco on the Pacific Coast 2moro morning - 24th Nov to see a surf and reef comp and to do some surfing myself hopefully!! Will be updating blogs in a sec.....Hope you're all well? Take it easy. Much Love.xx

Gary U'Dell Hello J , Great to talk to you on Skype lastnight. Im glad everything is going to plan! I hope the bus ride over to Tamarindo went ok. Some great photographs on your blog mate, i particularly liked the snake. Don't over do it Mate...... All this cycling,walking surfing stuff can take it out of you! Love you loads! Speak to you soon. Gaz Xx

Simon Gould Hello mate, hope you're well and enjoying your travels!! looking forward to some more pics being uploaded!! Take it you know that England lost to Croatia last night - WE'RE OUT OF THE EURO'S - Henny, Clark, Ravon, Fancy and me were there, GUTTED!!! Take it easy bud Si

Gary U'Dell Hello J. Hope your well. It was nice to talk to you on Skype the other night. I'm much happier having spoken to you and pleased that things are going to plan. It sounds like your having the time of your life i hope your keeping a diary it would make interesting reading for your Grandchildren in years to come. Love You! Speak to you again soon. Take Care. Gaz Xx