Me & My Travels!

In response to:Dear John!

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:00:22 +0100

Oh my god, I can't believe you went to a Luau without me! Did they have a King and Queen of the Luau or was it you and Mr whatshisface from Desperate Housewives?! I can just see you now..... heehee!

Not sure if you will even read this before you come home but can't wait to see you. I hope you have all my pressies packed tightly in your bag!!

Try and enjoy your last few days honey, even though I know it will be difficult.

Love ya!

xxxx

In response to:Rotorua, Bay of Islands & Auckland!

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:07:28 +0100

Hello Hon

It sounds like you are having the absolutely best time. You must be so proud of yourself having achieved what you have. Well done for doing the skydive. I bet that was awesome. I guess you must be in Fiji by now and hopefully you've got the sun and gorgeous beaches. Nothing much to report back here. Matthew is still as gorgeous as ever. I'll send you an email with an uptodate photo of him. He's nearly crawling. I can't believe he is now 10 months. So what's your next dramatic activity. Abseiling down some steep cliff face - best not tell you Mum straight away..... We are still trying to arrange a girls night. At the rate we are going you'll be home to join us. Well, sorry it's short but thought I'd say hi and that I'm thoroughly enjoying reading your stories. It beats working. It's taken me 30 mins to catch up.....

See you soon.

Love Carole

In response to:Tandem in Taupo!

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:46:53 +0100

well done you .... cant believe you did that im in shock! glad to see all limbs still attacthed!!! Bring it on !!!!!!!!

In response to:Tandem in Taupo!

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:15:33 +0100

Having told me you would never have the guts to do a bungee jump, how on earth could you do a skydive??!! Reply to my email by the way.....

xxxx

In response to:Tandem in Taupo!

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:34:21 +0100

You absolute nutter!
I can't believe you did that! :)

In response to:So Long Oz, Hello NZ!

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:46:20 +0100

Great reading Mate!

Is he an Aussie - is he - is he?

Guess you will never know.....lol

In response to:Vodka in Newcastle - who? Me?!

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:06:23 +0100

Oh, and I forgot to ask, who is your stalker???!!

In response to:Vodka in Newcastle - who? Me?!

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:05:27 +0100

Oh don't you worry, I will definitely remember to ask you about those strange propositions!!!

Can't wait for you to come home. However, I will be going on plenty of sunbeds beforehand!

Speak soon.

xxxx

In response to:Ooohh Uluru!!!

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:09:59 +0100

Hi Sounds amazing!! Your story about Fabio has had me crying with laughter this morning so thanks for cheering me up at work!! Talk about self absorbed speedo freak!

Cant wait to see you when you get back, enjoy next week and have a great time in Fiji

LOL Hxxxx

In response to:Ooohh Uluru!!!

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:33:49 +0100

Great that you continue to have a grand time - good luck from NZ

In response to:Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:59:58 +0100

Hello baby, i am missing you... have fun in Alice and Ayers talk to you soon.xxx

In response to:Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:23:25 +0100

R U stalking me??!! Where in Kiwi Land are you?

In response to:Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:02:27 +0100

surfing ?? Beware of those lady- eating sharks!! We will take care of you when you get to Kiwi Land....

In response to:Happy New Year!!

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:05:23 +0100

Happy New year Baby

In response to:The Titanic Experience!

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:12:01 +0100

I was expecting you to say you hit an iceberg! Bad enough though eh?!

In response to:Xmas in Sydney!!

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:10:53 +0100

Glad to hear you had a good Christmas, Happy New Year honey, as you say 2006 has to be a good'un!

In response to:Xmas in Sydney!!

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 07:59:31 +0100

A great time had by all - Wonderful!

SEASONS GREETINGS

In response to:Road Trip Extension - Byron Bay!

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:00:24 +0100

Hi Helen, what has happened to the diary????? Erin and I leave you and you have not updated since!! Hope your still having a great time looking forward to seeing you back in Newcastle for some serious shopping. Erin says Hi, I'm back at work yuk and I had 3 days out of the sun and went WHITE!!!!! But on the beach today as us Ozzies do on Chrissy Day
Take care see you soon love Felicity and Erin

In response to:Helen's Harley Hadventures!!

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 18:14:21 +0100

Hi Helen

It sounds like you are having a great time. It's been so busy that I've had no time to keep a close eye on you. Now that things are a bit quieter coz of Xmas I can catch up. U need more pics. Ave a great Xmas and new year
luv E

Miss ur dancing

In response to:Road Trip Extension - Byron Bay!

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:25:23 +0100

Well I have to say I'm glad to hear it's been raining! It makes the fact that you are having a fab time while I'm stuck here at work in the freezing cold a little more bearable!

Sorry about my frantic text the other night (day for you!). Had been watching Harry Potter in the evening and I think him falling off his broomstick had brought on the terrible nightmares!!!

Anyways, make sure you go to bed early on christmas eve and as santa passes through Sydney make sure you point him back in my direction!

Be good and stay safe. Love you lots, Badger Bum (What the hell was our badger thing about?)xxxxxxxx

In response to:Road Trip Extension - Byron Bay!

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:42:01 +0100

Sounds like you're having a great time babe, I'm taking notes incase I ever get a chance to go to Oz. Maybe next year as Barry's bro lives in Victoria. Not sure if Mattie will be okay with the flying though or more to the point whether the other passengers will put up with the crying for 24 hours! Still there's always a gag????

In response to:The Titanic Experience!

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:54:11 +0100

Yep, I've had that top deck experience - worth it!

In response to:Helen's Harley Hadventures!!

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:50:46 +0100

Hi Honey,

Glad to hear you're having a good time, and look at you - biker chick! Watch out or you'll get the biking bug it's really addictive as I'm sure you already know. Just hope Kev's a good rider - precious cargo n' all that! Plus you in little top and jeans not exactly safety equipment! God listen to me I'm becoming a right mum!
Anyways have fun and enjoy every minute, am really enjoying reading about your exploits by the way, just remember to come back so you can tell us all in the flesh too!

See ya,

love Sharon xxx

In response to:Helen's Harley Hadventures!!

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:51:15 +0100

Thanks - just an easy way of keeping a diary of my travels!! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks about the hair - although I'm trying to grow it while i'm away - too much hassle!! Have a good one!

In response to:Helen's Harley Hadventures!!

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 02:47:48 +0100

A very interesting blog. That's the way to spend a holiday. Enjoy each and every moment! By the way your hair style really suits you! Just another Kiwi! lol

In response to:Out of this world - and into.............?

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 15:06:35 +0100

Well you done it honey you finally got your belly button pierced well done you!!! Sounds like you've been having lots of fun which is cool.

Love the photos they're fab and give a real life view of what is like in Oz I want to come out and see you now........ looks alot more exciting than the UK and a damn sight warmer too its sleeting here at the moment!!

Still going to the gym loads Steve and I are obsessed with getting fit think were both feeling a bit old at the moment but really pleased were getting into it. When I first started I thought I was going to collapse after the spinning class infact I nearly did but somehow managed to recover.

Seeing Jacky with Noeline soon so will meet the new baby. Mind you I dont think I'm very good with kids. I baby sat George and Sophie (Lucys kids) last night and boy was it hard work in the end I ended up bribing them to get them to sleep George has school today so hope he managed to get up in time after his late night.

Really looking forward to Thailand now only 4 weeks to go but like you it will certaintly be a different christmas lying on the beach drinking cocktails!

Missing you loads Love ya Helsxxxxx

In response to:Out of this world - and into.............?

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 18:15:52 +0100

Karen emailed me the link and nosey as ever, I can't help but have a read about your travels!
You sound like you're having a good time! I am very jealous. The world of recruitment is never going to be that exciting, eh?!
Keep safe xx

In response to:Out of this world - and into.............?

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:00:31 +0100

I knew something bad would happen if you got your belly button pierced, or was it the sight of all that money that made you faint?! And did you ever get to the loo???

Bring us back a koala to cuddle.....

Love you loads

Lyndyloos xxx

In response to:Out of this world - and into.............?

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:16:40 +0100

Hi Honey,

Oh my god, never thought you'd write this much, thought I'd give it a while before checking the blog and I had some serious reading material to catch up on!

Glad to hear you're having a good time, am V. jealous, instead of being surrounded by yellow sand and sea am surrounded by yellow poo and wee! Nice! Anyway life is sweet, but not as riveting a read I'm afraid. Haven't been up to much, a few lunch dates with friends, have become professional tea and coffee drinker and am thinking of entering myself into Guiness world of records, lots of Xmas shopping on my meagre maternity pay and am learning to talk baby language! Now understand that certain gurgles mean 'pick me up I need a hug', screams mean 'Feed me NOW!' and crying means 'I'm sitting in my own crap Mother!'. Never thought I'd say it but in a warped kinda way it's fun being a Mum. Except for all the chores of course, he gives you one smile and you melt. Of course then you have the next 24 hours of chores to deal with but the smiles, thankfully, are getting more frequent these days!

Anyway am meeting up with Carole and Jacky next week hopefully. Am looking forward to seeing them both, especially as I only found out today about Jacky's new edition. I expect Carole was waiting for Jacky to tell me her news.

Anyway I'm planned for another night out (Whoopeededoo!) on 2nd December for my works Xmas doo, should be fun. Barry is in training after the last disaster of my Birthday night, spent most the evening giving instructions via text and phone calls from the Tiger Tiger loos! When I did get home, earlier than planned, Mattie was red and screaming the house down! Barry was in a worse state! I ended up getting up half the night with Barry to make sure he was doing everything right, as he hadn't got the nack of winding at that point and because he didn't seem to wake up from his coma when the baby cried. Still hopefully this time will be better as I'm in London this time and there isn't going to be much chance of me whizzing home early to save the day - however drunk I may be!

Anyway, best get on, hungry mouths to feed.

Take care of yourself, and have fun,

lots of love,

Sharon xxxx

P.s Can't believe you had your belly button done! Make sure you look after it especially if swimming etc. You don't want to get an infection! Listen to me, Mother hen or what!

In response to:Pink Piercings!

Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:28:00 +0100

Hi Helen

Sounds like you are having a fab time. The story of you in the shopping trolley sounds hilarious and so you! You are a brave thing getting your belly pierced and you didn't faint - well done.

Just a quick update on Jacky. Not sure what you've heard but she gave birth at 10.52pm on 8th November to Daniel Peter Stanley Alland weighing 8lb 12oz (ouch) and she just had gas and air. Isn't she a brave thing. Daniel is gorgeous - not sure who he takes after - must have some of his aunty in him hey. They are all getting on okay but learning all the time. Maybe one day we'll learn how to get a photo on this blog thing.

We are all okay. Chilling out, doing the mum things like coffee mornings, lunches etc. It's a hard life.

Not long now till you see Helen in Thailand is it. You will have a fab time.

Am enjoying reading all your adventures, this was definitely a good idea. Take care and lots of love.

Carole