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| 20th January 2007 Simon and Alex | Thanks - From: "Ha - ppy New Year" Thanks for all my b'day messages! Was kind of a strange one, but enjoyable nonetheless. Looking forward to speaking to you all on the phone soon and not having to communicate via the blog! |
| 18th January 2007 Mum F | Winter blues! - From: X:Y = Paradise Lovely to see the weather out there. Hope you have your winter wollies ready for your return. The gales are blowing , the wind is howling and the temperatures are going to drop at the weekend-at the moment they're about 7C. Are you sure you want to return??? Looking forward to seeing you soon. Lots of love. Mum F. |
| 4th January 2007 Judith | Happy Birthday Agnes - From: "Ha - ppy New Year" hey Al, Happy Birthday...hope you have a fabulous day..judsxx |
| 31st December 2006 Pam and Peter in Canada | Hello Again - From: A Victorian Christmas Have just spent a wonderful couple of hours reading your blog, yet again. Have taken note of several of your trips as it is now only 6 weeks before we leave for Auckland !! A few days there, a week at Orere Point, then 6 weeks in the bush camper.!! So pleased you had a great Christmas. I too was able to speak with the Fricke's and Nobles. to hear they have decided to visit Canada in 2009 !!!! Very exciting. Also there will be a bash for Gorden and Linda in August. We are hoping to get to England for a few weeks and a visit as it has been 6 years since I was "home"... Hope to see you both then !!?? Would love to show Peter what is left on Nottingham Forest !!! Hope you celebrate the New year in style ( we will be in front of the fire with a roast beef dinner !!) and do have a very Happy, Healthy, Exciting and Prosperous 2007. Love to you both. Pam and Peter. |
| 26th December 2006 J,S,J,E & B | All the Best for a different sort of Crimbo! - From: We love this place, yeah yeah Well, this will certainly been a different sort of christmas guys! You will be in Aus now, and the weather will be al lot warmer and more inviting. We have no snow - but its drizzly and murky (when its not foggy). Weve enjoyed your blogs. Glad to hear you are both keeping well. Christmas has been enjoyable here and the kids are busily learning how to use their 'gadgets'. We are popping to see your mum and dad on Thurs - having lunch and taking pressies etc. Take care - keep safe. Love the Gang from Sproatley xx |
| 25th December 2006 Linda & Peter Fricke | Merry Christmas - From: Idyllic Islands Here's to Australia, m'dears! |
| 7th December 2006 Becka | Congratulations on your apparent survival - From: "Good luck...don't die" What-ho there! All sounds frightfully outdoorsy and healthy, no to mention athletic. Would just like to say that my new job is fabulous, which makes a nice change (after going though 8 in a year, a girl has to get lucky some time...). me and that nice young man are still, well, nauseating (because I know you enjoy that description so much!!). Looking forward to your return to the UK and moving to London with the rest of us. Enjoy yourselves, children xxx |
| 5th December 2006 Mum F | Nice fashion items! - From: "Good luck...don't die" I'm glad to see that you are taking following fashion seriously with your "interesting" black suits, pink hats and white boots! Thanks to your blogs, Dad and I are seriously thinking of keeping up with the children and following in your footprints for a few weeks after we have retired-provided we can find someone to look after the cat! You will be glad to know that we don't seem to have had as much rain as you two in the last few months, perhaps it is saving it up for you when you return. Keep safe. Love from Mum and Dad F |
| 22nd November 2006 Jen & Steve, J,E & B | Steve's a green eyed monster!! - From: Aoraki Adventurers Well we've been keeping track of your fantastic experiences and the kids now act as if it's the norm to be glasier walking and mountain climbing/hiking etc!! I showed Jaz the article in the NZ mail of the 'Max Robber' - her comments being 'Oh he's scarey - he's got a quiff!!' Mmmm - she's got a lot of learning to do yet! Steve silently reads your blog - with massive comments such as 'mmmmmm' and 'not bad' - well what else would we expect from him eh? Occasionaly, his top lip tightens and he gets figity, thats when I know he's really envious! Anyway - keep safe and enjoy - love from us all xxx |
| 3rd November 2006 McGinley Clan | Green eyed monsters! - From: West Coast Wanderers Hi guys. Thanks for your text wishing Séamus a happy birthday, I wasn't sure if my message got back to you in reply, so I thought I'd drop you a line on here instead. Séamus and I are sooooooo jealous you went glacier walking, it's something we'd both love to do (a bit hard with a toddler and pre-schooler in tow though!), we don't mind missing out on the Puzzle World though, especially as I'm suffering with morning (well, morning, noon and night) sickness at the moment - yep, you're going to be Uncle Simon and Auntie Alex for a third time round! Baby #3 is due 8th May 2007! Keep up with the blog entries, it's great to see and hear how you're both getting on, and Connor and Erin like looking at your photos of where you've been! Take care guys and look forward to catching up with you when (if!?!?) you ever come back to the UK!!! Love Cathy, Séamus, Connor, Erin & Bump. xxxxx |
| 17th October 2006 Simon and Alex | - From: Wind and wineries There's nothing wrong with good food and booze. May have to hold off on the booze for a while though just to make sure we don't go broke and have to head back to Auckland early to work a bit more - should be fine though as we're currently doing some wwoofing again. |
| 16th October 2006 Mum F | Wine again? - From: Wind and wineries You seem to be taking a great interest in booze and food! Still enjoying the pictures and diary. Keep safe. Love from M. and D. |
| 16th October 2006 Mary | Hey guys - From: Wind and wineries This probably won't work so i'll email too, but just wanted to say hi and check on how you guys were doing. We liked Wellington and stayed in a nice hostel in Nelson called Paradiso, although we were in a dorm. They order Thai food in for you for 6 bucks, cant argue. Also the Westport one was nice its the YHA and i cant remeber what its called. If i do ill email it. Someones name like charlies or something i think. We are now in China and having a brill time. Its an awesome place and some of the stuff they eat my god! Let us know how you are. Speak soon M x |
| 10th September 2006 Mum and Dad F | Safety? - From: Highs and LOWS! We're glad that you did not disturb this chap as he was helping himself from the campervan or you could both be now statistics! We hope that you have managed to be reunited with the important items that were stolen. To think, we were pleased that you had reached NZ as we felt that it was safer there than South America. Even Mums and Dads can be wrong sometimes!!! Love from us both, please have a less eventful time for the rest of your trip. |
| 6th September 2006 Olivia | Nooo- a murderer! - From: Highs and LOWS! Glad you guys are ok, i feel your pain, as v.similar thing happened to me in Uganda. How sweet of the partners at your company though Alex. Take care guys! love Liv xxx |
| 28th August 2006 Simon and Alex | Good plan - From: Vines and views Good plan on resigning from ClinPhone Becky. You can't have been there long though!! Maybe there will be a mass exodous now the best people have left. |
| 22nd August 2006 Becky Watchorn | - From: Vines and views Wow - it certainly looks like you're having an amazing time! I've decided to follow in your example Mr Fricke and have resigned from work and will be setting off on a RTW trip next month. May see you in NZ / Oz if you are still around! Congratulations on getting engaged! The rocks look fab - very good choice! |
| 21st August 2006 becka | - From: Vines and views glad to hear my risotto getting the respect it deserves! oh, by the way, me and liv are moving to brixton (cant remeber if i told u that) this weekend. we have decking, a bbq and a washing machine you move the sofa to get to. nice. |
| 18th August 2006 irish mike | heloo hah - From: Back to the grind stone. Have returned from my hols and have been reading through your updates, all sounds good although not too sure about this work lark your talking about. quit immedaitley and steal to fund your adventure sports. i recommend stealing from rich gap year students. anyhow hope your both well and will catch up agin soon. take care mike |
| 14th August 2006 suggy family | Well congrats! - From: Back to the grind stone. hi guys! I av just come home from a YHA summer camp in Derbyshire and mum has told me about your website. congrats on the good news - gorgeous ring alex! it really sounds gr8 over there. weather sounds like ours tho, mum cant keep up with the weeding in this weather so the garden is rather jungle-like at the mo! check u out again soon keep safe and happy. love to both of u,love j,s,j,e,b. xxx |
| 13th August 2006 kel | suggy!! - From: WWOOFing Here she is!!Travelling the world with one foot on the aisle...just decided to check my hotmail which i hardly use anymore and there u were with this mint travel diary..what a good idea!!Well congratulations in order mrs Fricke..is that right?! Looks like ur havin an amazin time me dear, very jealous i am......gimme an email sometime take care n enjoy, Mwah!! Kelly. hunter.kel@gmail.com XXX |
| 12th August 2006 Kimmy | so slow!!! - From: What the Tell am I doing here? Oh my word Al i'm sooo dippy and rubbish!!! Before i went away i tried to subscribe to the site but was far too blond to see the subscribe button and have only just logged on again to catch up....after sending you an e-mail that has no mention of your engagement cos i've only just read about it!!!! I read the congratulations on the comments then went through all the entries to find the news!! Love th way you just 'slipped' it in! WOW what a beautiful ring for an even more beautiful bride!! Well done Simon good choice! So pleased and excited for you both......sorry im soooo late to catch on! you can have my wedding mags now Alex!!! love to you both Kim xxx |
| 11th August 2006 Mum and Dad F | Weeding - From: WWOOFing Glad to think that all those weeks/months you worked for Doddy in Wragby, dealing with weeds as well as conifers were not in vain! You will be delighted to know that we have been wet for a lot of our holiday here in Scotland and that we are weaving our way home now to hopefully drier weather and a midge free environment. Glad to hear that Max was checked over before you started. Stay happy. Lots of love. |
| 6th August 2006 Dilly | Sounds great - From: Kensie Returns! Pleased it is all going well, sounds like you are having an incredibly busy time, hope you get some time to chill and enjoy using the campervan! Take care |
| 4th August 2006 becka | - From: Kensie Returns! Ah...the story of max is making me quite emotional about my beloved herbie, still residing on the parental driveway! (tho thankfully in one piece unlike unfortunate kensie - tho i feel for max to properly channel her spirit he'll have to go on a few hundred ASDA runs....) all sounds like its going swimmingly, KBO guys! |
| 2nd August 2006 timjordanio | A meeting with Alan... - From: Kensie Returns! Good morrow Simone and Alex! So NZ is your new playground for the next few months? I hope young Max treats you kindly upon your traverse around the islands! Adopting the guise of your PA, I have a potential meeting arrangement that you may want to take up... Young Henry and his ladyfriend Katie will be working for 6 months in a hospital near to Wellington (I think!), and will be in NZ in abouts 2 weeks time (they're in LA/San Diego etc. until then - rumour has it they're going to tie the not in the Chapel o'Love, Elvis stylee). So...I'll inform Henry-Hoo about your residence in NZ, and perhaps you can meet up for a rendezvous!?! I'll email you with further info Simon...ciao for now! Timothy |
| 2nd August 2006 Fat Mark | Phone - From: Kensie Returns! For those who wish to know, the country code for NZ is +64 |
| 31st July 2006 Simon and Alex | Poetry - From: Coasting it in Chile We're impressed that you actually know some poetry! Is that the only one (and which one is it - we can cross refer in our Neruda book...oh yes, we have one now). I remember Vina.........disco diva |
| 28th July 2006 Fat5 Mark | Vina Del Mar - From: Coasting it in Chile Fricke, thought you were in South America, not Tenerife circa 2004! VINAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DEL MAR! |
| 28th July 2006 Fat Mark | Neruda - From: Coasting it in Chile Am impressed you guys know who pablo neruda is! he wrote my favourite poem which is in Patch Adams! dont know if you know it. |
| 28th July 2006 Robin | Thank you - From: Salar de Uyuni I am really enjoying "the tour". When will you be in Australia. Hope you can come and stay for a while. I will be in Queensland August/September. Love Robin |
| 27th July 2006 Becka | - From: Salar de Uyuni dudes, I'm muchly exhausted just thinking about all this travelling! v jealous still as I'm sure it beats the train trip between the sticks and london....bored stupid at yet another dull temping job so am v grateful for all blog entries as they keep me entertained!! Have a delightful time children xxx |
| 23rd July 2006 Tabytha | congratulations.... - From: Buses and boats Hey guys, just a quick note to say congratulations- def picked a good moment simon! didn't even notice that you had slipped that news in the first time I read your journal......will definatley being paying more attention when read all entries in future! love to you both xx |
| 21st July 2006 Alex and Simon | Bus Journeys - From: Walking with dinosaurs Ok, so no dead people, but we could have lost fingers and toes it was that cold! Anyway, we shouldn´t have to inform you about any more bus journeys since our first one in Chile was warm, smooth and without drama. |
| 20th July 2006 JRS | Bus Journeys - From: Walking with dinosaurs I need to fix a ride for you on a clapped-out ex-French military bus along a rainy season West African road (?) as you enter a village - where the settlement outskirts marker is a (fairly fresh) skull on a stick - so that you can make a definitive statement on the awfulness of bus jouneys ...... Dislocation is one thing - juju is another. |
| 19th July 2006 Linda and Peter | Congrats! - From: Buses and boats Congratulations to both of you. We are enjoying the blog and ordinary poses are just fine with us... |
| 18th July 2006 Becka | Yeah woo! - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury So, in a fantabulously ironic twist of fate (tho not wholly unforseen by her acquaintance it must be said!) the queen of mrs bennetivity is getting hitched!! Congratulations guys!!!!!! Puts that comment about mine and carly's purported 'weddings' into perspective hey??!! In honour of the unique nature of the occasion i will refrain from pouring my usuall cold and cynical water on your happiness because apart from anything else i dont want to. nor will i bore u with the stories of the trip to devon and dinner with the viscount fancy-pants - check your email alex!! much love and a big mental hug for u both bec xxx |
| 17th July 2006 Mike | Ah i see - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury hey guys, gonna have to be vrief as am at college but congratulations on your engagment- havent had chance to read all the detail yet and will write proper email soon. take care mike |
| 17th July 2006 Mum F. | Your comments! - From: Buses and boats Delighted at the engagement! Chris says about time too! I am glad that you are watching your poses etc as "Mum is reading this" -what about the other relatives? |
| 16th July 2006 dilly cole | congrats again - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury We were so pleased to be with you at the great moment! Hope you are continuing to have a good time! Dilly and James |
| 15th July 2006 Mary and Ric | Ohmygod - From: Buses and boats WOW GUYS!!! Congratulations! I, We are so pleased for you, although I (Mary) am still in shock. Ric got to that bit first and was going 'oh my god', i was saying what, what? and he said just read it, hence the title for the comment... Ahem enough of the long-winded ness now. I guess ive got the whole empty thing to come hey! Not been illl yet touch wood but i think i might have caught a chll today its soooo cold here. We are off to a Youth Hostel Ranch tomoz, the only one in AArgentina. I can't wait and Ric promises that he's up for it and will try his hand (or rather legs) at riding. I feel some John Wayne esque walks coming on! by the way hun - any idea when the results come out? Am still apprehensive about private acq... |
| 13th July 2006 McGinley Clan | Engaged! - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury Wow guys! Congratulations to you both on your engagement! Look forward to more of your updates and pics! Lots of love, Cathy, Séamus, Connor & Erin x |
| 13th July 2006 ChrisFricke | Congrats - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury Well all I can say is "ABOUT TIME!" - congrats to both of you and rather you two than me (the climbing that is) |
| 13th July 2006 Jude | Hello - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury Hey ag! loving the blog, is keeping me entertained whilst temping - all sounds amazing so far, hope it continues along the same vein!! xx p.s are you really engaged?!if so congratulations!!!! |
| 11th July 2006 Wyell (yL) | Engaged! - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury Congratulations! Nice style Si! yL |
| 11th July 2006 Timotei | Muchos congrats Simone and Alex! - From: The Inca Trail: roughing it in luxury Well well well, what a marvellously serendipitous surprise to find in the middle of your blog - I slightly choked on my 'erbal tea! Congratulations to the both of you, and well done sir on choosing such a picturesque spot to pop the question! If you need any tips on wedding planning...my tip is...leave it to the missus!!! Enjoy the celebratory peruvian champagne upon your return to civilisation...I shalt raise a glass in your honour this eve...ciao for now...Tim x |
| 6th July 2006 Timothina | I concur! - From: I always save my last octopus for you. Hola Simone! The Fatness may have a point...let's see some catalogue-esque preening and pouting, with perhaps some pensive pondering into the distance! Enjoying your blogging thus far sir, keep safe and be merry...ciao for now! |
| 6th July 2006 Liv | Jealous! - From: I always save my last octopus for you. Alex - Glad you're havig a great time while im slaving away here! Ha ha, some nice pics too (althou i agree, Pieman, the poses are hilarious!) Miss you! Trendy P xxxxx |
| 5th July 2006 FatMark | Posing - From: I always save my last octopus for you. Fricke - you need some serious lessons on posing for a photo! where are the flexed guns or the guns made with fingers eh? sort it out lad! enjoying the blog, keep up the good work. enjoy the inca trail. |
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