Mum/Sal Hi both Yes I'm getting very excited about you coming home. It was great reading about your time in America and thanks for saying Hi to the hippy parts of S.F for me. Not long now!! Love Mum/Salxxx

Amy & Andy Hi guys, the 3 of us are getting along just fine! Good to hear that you're enjoying San Fran. We're absolutely loving NZ. Walked part of Abel Tasman today, breathtaking. Thanks for your message, great to hear from you. Enjoy your last few days away & yes I'm still up for the Nevis! Bring it on (not sure I'll be saying that in a few weeks!!). Amy is glad to be away from boats and in the safety of Bob! Catch up with you soon. Take care Worcester buddies!! Amy & Andy xx

Wayne Munslow Hi Both, Regarding the UGG Boots, none for Kirst. A pair of Classic Long Chestnut UGG Boots (size 5) for Nat, please Thanks See you next week (can't wait)Dad x

Kirst Hi Wes and Gem, hop you're both well. We're all ok, knackered, but ok! Finn is lovely, he's getting really big now - you'll love him, he's gorge! Bob is ok - back into warhammer just in time for nunkie wez to come back. Can't believe you're back next week! It seems to have gone quick, but it also seems like we haven't seen you for ages. Wes, I've found a job for you! I'll tell you all about it when you're back and ready to think about work again. Miss you both loads Loads of love, Kirst, Steve, Liam & Finn xx

kerry Hi guys, Glad to hear you're well, can't believe you're gonna be back with us soon! Can't wait for you to see bump its certainly noticeable now, lots and lots of movement. We're havin a new bathroom fitted this week, so should be finished or nearly finished by the time you get back. Can't wait for you to see the house. The garden is a bit of a mess, Ian has worked really really hard clearing it and adding 3 tons of tops soil, but we haven't done the turf yet - cost and time!!! Just starting to sort out the nursery, whcih feels lovely but quite scarey and grown up! Lucy and Stu (old neighbours) have just told us that their expecting too! So exciting! Look forward to hearing from you again soon Kerry, Ian and bump xxx

Mum/Sal Hi both I went on to leave you a welcome message for America and you are already there! only just realised that when I checked your itinery. Glad you got there safe and try not to spend too much in Vegas - remember the penny machines in Saundersfoot Gem? Hope you were able to enjoy some of Fiji Gem and that your arm is mending well and not hurting too much. We've had a bit of a 'medical' fortnight since we last spoke - in A&E with Grandad from 2.30am to 8am after he fell and cut his head open - he has, incredibly, recovered and back to tottering around. I've had a horrible bad back and been off work for a week, Mike even had to stay at home some days to look after me. We meandered into town today though and had coffee with Kerry and Ian in Bolero before ooing and ahhing over baby clothes in Mothercare! I've started an art course on a Thursday in Malvern, which is fantastic - no naked people yet, that's in 5 weeks time (the models that is not the people on the course!). Wes, our website is finally live so your logo is public, just put Stafford Pettersson Neath into google if you want a link and to see your work! Gem the police phoned again for you last week to give you work, thinking you were back, so they've noted your return date. Hope you'll give us a ring soon, enjoy your time in America. Lots of love Mum/Salxxxxx

Paul It's been awhile since I was last on here and it looks like you two have done loads!! Two sky-dives, zorbing and a broken wrist! Can't believe you're both back in about two weeks, you only just left! Wes - keep the hair. Gem - hope your wrist isn't stopping you from enjoying your trip! Laters

Andy & Amy Hi guys, hope you had a good flight to LA and aren't too jet lagged or confused! We're in Auckland, as you know, just bumped into Uri!! I think he's stalking us! Your blog looks brilliant, have fun in the US of A. Loads of love your Fiji buddies xx

Timmy Stense Hi both. . . Sorry i havent been in touch, i have been checking your blog quite often though. . Gonna Set me up a savings account for NZ next year. Looks and sounds amazing! Glad your both having loads of fun. Speak soon. One love. x

nat hi wez and gem, how are you both? just been looking through your photos they are really good you both look well, well apart from gems poor arm!!! i know i havent wrote that many messages to you but have been thinking bout you loads, and i really cant wait to see you, and its not gonna be long now. i have spent the day with kirst and finnlay today and me gran. finn is so lovely, kirst keeps telling him that he will be meeting his nuncky wez soon!!!! gran is okay she is really looking forward to seeing you. me and ol are off to london for the weekend, we are staying in a really posh hotel, i cant wait. we are going to do some sightseeing like madam tuassauads and the london eye. have been ill with flu and am just starting to feel better so will be good to get out of the flat for a couple of days. anyway im off now. love you loads nat xxxxx

Dad & Geri Hi kids, Well we're just back from a week in Javea. Great weather and nice relaxing time, didn't do much other than beach, pool, reading, drinking, eating, etc. I think that's the travelling done for the year now, but you never know.. Sieve head has sent some pics by return email, and I'll hopefully have some more to send soon. Have a great time in Fiji, although it sounds like NZ is going to take some beating... Love to you both, Dad n Gig xx

ness Hi Wez and Gem! Missin you so much hun!! i love the fact that your having a great time but i am looking forward to you comming back so we can meet up for a girly night and u can fill me in on all your travels! the pics look fantastic but sorry to hear about your arm-hope wez is taking good care of you! Nessie

Kerry (sis) Hi guys, Hope the arms getting a little less painful and wez is coping with the bags etc ok. Off to see Finn on Friday evening, so excited! I'm 5 and a half months now and baby is very active - it tends to have a bit of a boogie at 12 midnight, 3 and 5 in the morning as well as throughout the day. It's a lovely feeling but quite strange at the same time!!!!! It was our 3 year wedding anniversary Tuesday so we had a nice meal etc - can't believe how quickly its gone. I know you guys aren't that keen to come home, but we're looking forward to seeing you and for you to see bump. Take care, hope we get to speak to you again soon Kerry, Ian & bump xxxxx

Mike & Sal Hi Mike here! We thought it was about time I sent a blog. It's Sunday and we've relived our trip by looking at the photos (on a laptop) with Nan & Grandad, looked at them again this afternoon and Kerry & Ian will suffer them this evening when they come round for a meal! We've both had full weeks at work, including trips to London. We seem chilled, however this may just be jet-lag. Mine was worst on Tuesday and I had a meeting which turned out to be with people other than I expected, for a reason other than I had been told and about something other than I had been prepared for! I think it went well; can't be sure though! Mitra seems to have forgiven us and is being very affectionate. Suspect this will wear off in time. When Sal said that Gem had written a blog after her accident saying how wonderful Wes was being, I said, "Think about it, Sal, Gem's broken her arm, she can't be writing it, it must be Wes!" It must be a real pain, Gem, in may ways. I hope it doesn't restrict you enjoyment much. If it means you are limited to just the safe, chilling (alcohol-free, I presume) stuff and precludes daredevil activities, your Mum will be pleased! Take care and enjoy the rest of NZ before sunny Fiji. Mike (& Sal)

Nat & Ollie hi both, sorry its been so long scince we have been in touch things have been pretty hectic here with the arrival of the bambino who by the way is absolutely gorgeous, and he is such a happy baby. have seen quite a lot of him since he was born and he is changing all the time, we went to see him on sunday and he was really wide awake and trying to lift his head up to look around. kirst is fine, and bob loves little finn too. saw gran the other day, first time in ages as she has been looking after the pub for the last month, tim and jane are looking to sell up and buy a bar in spain so they have been busy looking for a premises.we haven't really been up to much just working. i went on a course in london for three days last week which was good, apart from i went out the night before i was due to go and didn't make it to bed so had to travel to london with no sleep, it was awful, dont think i have ever felt so bad!!!!!! me and ol went camping for a weekend to wales with another couple was a real good laugh, ollie did a spot of fishing, oh and wez hope you dont mind but we borrowed your tent, we fit four of us in it was a bit of a squeeze but atleast we were warm!!! think we will all have to go when you get back as long as its not too cold. have really missed you both, cant wait to see you and hear all your stories. love you loads love nat and ollie xxxxx