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Date: 18th January 2007
Winter blues!
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.
From Blog: X:Y = Paradise
Winter blues!
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.
From Blog: X:Y = Paradise
Date: 4th January 2007
Happy Birthday Agnes
hey Al, Happy Birthday...hope you have a fabulous day..judsxx
From Blog: "Ha - ppy New Year"
Happy Birthday Agnes
hey Al, Happy Birthday...hope you have a fabulous day..judsxx
From Blog: "Ha - ppy New Year"
Date: 31st December 2006
Hello Again
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.
From Blog: A Victorian Christmas
Hello Again
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.
From Blog: A Victorian Christmas
Date: 26th December 2006
All the Best for a different sort of Crimbo!
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
From Blog: We love this place, yeah yeah
All the Best for a different sort of Crimbo!
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
From Blog: We love this place, yeah yeah
Date: 7th December 2006
Congratulations on your apparent survival
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
From Blog: "Good luck...don't die"
Congratulations on your apparent survival
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
From Blog: "Good luck...don't die"
Date: 5th December 2006
Nice fashion items!
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
From Blog: "Good luck...don't die"
Nice fashion items!
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
From Blog: "Good luck...don't die"
Date: 22nd November 2006
Steve's a green eyed monster!!
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
From Blog: Aoraki Adventurers
Steve's a green eyed monster!!
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
From Blog: Aoraki Adventurers
Date: 3rd November 2006
Green eyed monsters!
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
From Blog: West Coast Wanderers
Green eyed monsters!
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
From Blog: West Coast Wanderers
Date: 17th October 2006
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.
From Blog: 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.
From Blog: Wind and wineries
Date: 16th October 2006
Wine again?
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.
From Blog: Wind and wineries
Wine again?
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.
From Blog: Wind and wineries
Date: 16th October 2006
Hey guys
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
From Blog: Wind and wineries
Hey guys
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
From Blog: Wind and wineries
Date: 10th September 2006
Safety?
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.
From Blog: Highs and LOWS!
Safety?
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.
From Blog: Highs and LOWS!
Date: 6th September 2006
Nooo- a murderer!
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
From Blog: Highs and LOWS!
Nooo- a murderer!
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
From Blog: Highs and LOWS!
Date: 28th August 2006
Good plan
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.
From Blog: Vines and views
Good plan
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.
From Blog: Vines and views
Date: 22nd August 2006
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!
From Blog: 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!
From Blog: Vines and views
Date: 21st August 2006
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.
From Blog: 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.
From Blog: Vines and views
Date: 18th August 2006
heloo hah
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
From Blog: Back to the grind stone.
heloo hah
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
From Blog: Back to the grind stone.
Date: 14th August 2006
Well congrats!
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
From Blog: Back to the grind stone.
Well congrats!
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
From Blog: Back to the grind stone.
Date: 13th August 2006
suggy!!
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
From Blog: WWOOFing
suggy!!
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
From Blog: WWOOFing
Date: 12th August 2006
so slow!!!
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
From Blog: What the Tell am I doing here?
so slow!!!
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
From Blog: What the Tell am I doing here?
Date: 11th August 2006
Weeding
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.
From Blog: WWOOFing
Weeding
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.
From Blog: WWOOFing
Date: 6th August 2006
Sounds great
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
From Blog: Kensie Returns!
Sounds great
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
From Blog: Kensie Returns!
Date: 4th August 2006
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!
From Blog: 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!
From Blog: Kensie Returns!
Simon and Alex
Simon and Alex Fricke
Thanks
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!
From Blog: "Ha - ppy New Year"