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| 12th October 2009 alice marley | mexico - From: Ola Amigos! The photos look fab - sheer luxury, lovely!! Sounds like you had a well-deserved relaxing holiday. That's great. Catch up soon. Lots of love mum marley xx |
| 1st June 2008 C.S. Fraser | Hooray! - From: Mabuhay! 10 days in the Philippines :) Welcome back! Magic to see fit you've been up to. Looks like a bonny resort, I wouldn't mind some time lying around next to that pool. I'm also looking forward to seeing photies of Vancouver as well. Nae pressure, like! xxxx |
| 8th September 2007 Daniel | Catching up - From: Frasers (senior) on tour! Hi Great pics of the family in Brissy and glad you have settled in new flat (with a few). The brisbane sunset looks great, aswell as all the other pics. Reading from the blog your family had a great time. Met up with Mum,Dad and Kath at Trish's 50th it was a great night. Keep well you two and talk soon lol Danielx |
| 20th August 2007 Lyn Fraser | Seniors R Us - From: Frasers (senior) on tour! Thanks to you both for making our trip so memorable. We are sorted-you organise our trips abroad and Christopher sorts us out over here. We keep thinking of all the adventures we had and all the places we got to see and we just feel so lucky. We are still ploughing our way through the 'photos-well done to you two for getting the blog up so quickly. We loved exploring Brisbane and beyond (the GPO stood out when compared to our wee excuse of a GPO here in Elgin). Thank-you both for making me face my little issues re planes, boats and lifts head on-my therapist says that once I work my way through the post traumatic stress I should be OK. (Tee Hee!!) We are so glad that we took the opportunity to visit you and would recommend that friends and family sign up for a trip of a life-time. Using Aurora Towers as a base you are sure of wonderful accommodation, awesome organisation-just get up and go, gastronomic delights and fine wine. Not to mention the wonderful ambience created by the hosts. Get the Diary ready you two. Thanks for the memories-now we have visited you seem closer somehow. Be happy!! Big hugs. Mum xxx |
| 18th August 2007 Beth | Strewth! - From: Frasers (senior) on tour! G'day, Cobbers! Looks like a bonzer time was had by yall, I mean, all. Dagnabbit, I'll never get my accent right at this rate - I guess Texan and Scots is as multi-lingual as I can manage - Aussie is a dialect too far! What a magic trip it must have been; the oldies are full of praise and happy stories. Well done you twa - maybe you ought to abandon those silly jobs and become tour guides (-; Thanks for the blog; it's great to get the chance to be there with you all! Love, Beth xxx (-: |
| 28th May 2007 becca | so does that mean you are staying??? - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... I am confused as to if you are staying or not but from the piccies and stories I think you would struggle to leave. It sounds like you are both having such an adventure and I am still very jealous...I think I might sell a kidney for the money for a plane ticket!! Glad you are having such a great time. Take care and will speak soon hopefully on the email. Miss you guys. Becca xxxx |
| 19th May 2007 Christopher | The Big Red One. - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... I'm not sure why you went all the way to Melbourne to see the Twelve Apostles when you could've just gone to Cullen and had a look at the Three Kings (OK, so there's only three of them!). The photos of the Red Centre are reminiscent of the American Southwest, the Navajo Reservation in particular is covered in red sandstone rock formations like Monument Valley. The colours you get in the desert are magical, they don't call it painted desert for nothing! I hope the sea wasn't too choppy for your trip to St Kilda, BTW, I hear it can get pretty rough out there. ;-p Love fae CSF. xxxx |
| 16th May 2007 Jemma | fly net hats are the in thing at Ayers rock!! ;) - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... Nice to hear you are finally seeing some real Australian dirt!! Isn't Ayer's Rock just amazing. I remember thinking how cool can a big rock be??? - until I got there are watched an amazing sunset (don't do rising!) turn the rock from orange to yellow to pink to purple. Stunning. The walk we did at The Olgas was beautiful aswell. We didn't stay at the plush resort of course but camped at some bar up the road where they did camel rides (cheap skates all the way!!) Reading about your experience makes me remember how much I loved Australia anyways. :) And reading about (not so) Great Ocean Road makes me smile cos we totally missed it out due to heavy rain and fog - seems like we made the right choice!! Good news Heather on the visa extension. No word from Canada I take it?? Seems like life down under may be forced upon you. It's the Canadians who are missing out if you ask me. ;) I'm jet setting myself at the moment - am writing from Houston - away with work. Went to watch a baseball game last night and am eating tons of Mexican food and melting in the 95degF heat. Have even managed to get invitied to an ex-pat's house for the FA CUP final this Saturday. Score. Glad you are both well and hey if you stay on long enough G and me might just get the cash to come join you on another TAKA dive trip. :) Miss you, Jemma xxxxxxxxxx |
| 16th May 2007 Mum & Dad Marley | Sunrise, sunset ...... - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... How lucky are you!!! Watching the sun rising and setting must be such a peaceful, beautiful experience - we just love the pictures! Again you have brought all your experiences right into our lives and it is so great to follow your travels. You certainly packed a lot into April, you will be shattered now. Time to rest and recharge before the Frasers (dare I say, Senior) arrive for their trip of a lifetime - we are so looking forward to sharing the excitement of all your travels together. It will be a magical time. Continue to live the dream and take good care of each other. Missing you both. Lots of love Mum and Dad xxx:) |
| 16th May 2007 aunt trish and uncle phil | The Sounds of Silence - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... Photos are fantastic again. really pleased you had a great time at 'The Rock'. It looked fantastic so calm and serile.You are both looking great. Take Care and I don't need to tell you to have fun. Lots of love Aunt Trish & uncle Philxx |
| 15th May 2007 Lyn Fraser | What's in a month?? - From: A month between the coast and a hard place...... Just had to have a peek and see if the new blog was up-have to run and get lunch before going back to the grind so just a quickie. You have spent your days off wisely by the look of the brill photos. We won't need to bother with our cameras when we come to visit (en suite would be nice) as we can just use your photos to chart our exploits. So excited to think we will be seeing you both in July and having you as our tour guides. Work must be bearable when you have always got some adventure or another to look forward to-we won't mention the sand boarding!!!! Great sharing your trips and seeing you both in the flesh. Looking good!! All our love Mum & Dad xxx |
| 26th April 2007 Sarah from the Uni | Howdy! - From: Back to Brisbane - Bats, Botanicals, Birthdays and Barbies! Great to see you are having such a fantastic time. Rosemary ahs left us and is off on hols to the States. We gave her a good send off. Hope to see you soon! |
| 15th April 2007 Auntie Mary | Catching up!! - From: Back to Brisbane - Bats, Botanicals, Birthdays and Barbies! Only just got back on the blog and have spent the last hour and a half reading it all,(from Dec 06) pics were fantastic too. Felt like I was reading a book that I couldn't put down. No doubt about it you are having the best of times and you both look really really happy, marriage definately suits you both (can't believe its nearly a year). Looking forward to next installment on the big adventure, look after each other and lots of love from the Ambroses. |
| 8th April 2007 mum and dad F | boots and bats - From: Back to Brisbane - Bats, Botanicals, Birthdays and Barbies! You two are just getting a wee bit too big for your boots! ...........hot tub, private pool, breakfast on the balcony in the morning sunshine, dinner on the balcony with bats, parties every night - how do you PAC it all in MAN??!! But seriously..........just wanted to let you know we've read the latest blog and enjoyed the super pics - you guys had better still be there in the summer so we can get to see it all in the flesh (Brissie, not us). Will be in touch again soon - off to have pizza and watch Tiger win "The Masters". Can't wait to see the Melbourne pics too! Love and kisses, Mum and Dad. xxx p.s. Happy Easter - it wasn't the same rolling the eggs at Duffus castle this year without yooz! |
| 6th April 2007 Yir brither. | Foo far's Brissy fae Fochabers? - From: Back to Brisbane - Bats, Botanicals, Birthdays and Barbies! I like the pictures of the city at night, they came out really well. I'm hale glad you've got a nice place to stay (plush springs to mind!), good jobs, and friends to have fun with. The pictures of St Paddy's Day make me thankful that I'm a Scot, but I'm sure it's a good excuse fur a knees up! Do they put green dye in the beer like they do in the States? As Grandad aye said, "Good luck, Good health and God bless". CSF. xxxx |
| 2nd April 2007 Lyn Fraser | Back in Business! - From: Yuletide (b)log! Great to be back visiting your blog. You are up there with your father having a four week holiday over the festive season. Lovely being reminded of what we got up to when you were home and a few atmospheric shots thrown in too. Glad to hear that you are out and about again taking lots of 'photos and looking forward to seeing what you both get up to in Brisbane/Melbourne/Ayers Rock, etc etc. Keep 'em coming! All our love, Mum and Dad xxx |
| 27th March 2007 Daniel | Home Scotland and away again - From: Yuletide (b)log! Hi you two Your pics while home were great and glad you had a good time with both families, climbing, birthdays and some weard fat bird from little Britain !!! Hope all goes well for you back in Brissy and keep in touch. Take care lol Daniel |
| 27th March 2007 Mum & Dad Marley | Happy Christmas, no I mean Easter!!! - From: Yuletide (b)log! Great memories of your Christmas holiday in Scotland! xxx |
| 27th March 2007 Beth | Thanks for the memories! - From: Yuletide (b)log! Did we really have so much fun over Christmas/the holidays? I'd already forgotten - it seems that long ago! Thanks for the wee reminder! Don't worry, no butcher story today! BTW, CSF and I seem to have gotten into a habit of toasting "absent friends" when we're with the folks - we always think of you twa! Lots of love, Beth xxx (-: |
| 25th December 2006 Lyn Fraser | Wot!? No Comment??!! - From: A few for the road, then last stop Auckland (or is it...) Can't have a blog with no comment; that would never do. Yet another very varied few days of enjoying the culture/wine of NZ. The weather doesn't seem to be spoiling your enjoyment of this wonderful country. What a stuff you pack in over several days. You are going to soooo enjoy reliving your trip over and over again over the years thanks to these blogs. An awesome tale of life with the Frasers on vacation. Must dash-I'm off to Tesco to get your Christmas pressie off the wine shelf. Thanks for that! All my love, Mum xxx |
| 21st December 2006 Daniel Mc Govern | Cheesier and Dinner on the Veranda - From: If it's good enough for Jacques Cousteau....... You guys what great pics and the dolfpins great. Heather I have a cheerier pic of you with specks on and you just look the same as you were in South Africa same smile and good looks. Simon i can tell you too you are dong well and you taking care of Heather as you seem to be losing weight, your looking well especially on the Veranda. Best wishes to you both and glad you having a fantastic time. Think I might post that pic of you on your blog Heather.... I would have said .. YOU LITTLE MADAME lol . Hope you have a good time at home for XMAS or CHRISTMAS.Catch up with you later lol DANIEL |
| 18th December 2006 C.S. Fraser | It's just so purty! - From: GO WEST!!!! (life is peaceful there) That was a good photie o' the rainbow at Lake Matheson. The horse ride reminds me of when Beth and I went trekking on Icelandic ponies near Fort William, I took to the saddle like I was John Wayne! We'll probably see you before you get this comment now... CSF. xxx |
| 10th December 2006 Lyn Fraser | All that in only three days?? - From: From Helicopters, spikes and glacier hikes to hot pools and whales with magnificent tails! What can I say??!! Surely this must count as THE most awesome three days in your lives. Stop worrying about your photos not doing things justice-we get the scale of the glacier and more. How many people out there reading these journals have signed up for their holiday of a lifetime do you think? You just pull us all into things with you and that is great-just keep looking over your shoulder. Remember we gate-crashed Christopher and Beth's honeymoon. Really wish we could have been part of just a little part of your amazing trip but we have had the next best thing-your accounts and brilliant pics. Awesome!! Wishing you both happy days in the coming week in NZ as you round off your fandabadozy adventure. All my love, Mumxxx |
| 9th December 2006 jemma | wow - From: From Helicopters, spikes and glacier hikes to hot pools and whales with magnificent tails! The glacier hike looks amazing! Nice prep for your homecoming ;) Seems like NZ is as beautiful as everyone says. Safe journey home. xx |
| 9th December 2006 MUM & DAD "M" | ICED GEMS - From: From Helicopters, spikes and glacier hikes to hot pools and whales with magnificent tails! Just when we think the pictures and adventures can't get any better, then they do!!! Two bravehearts - quite stunning and awesome adventure you are on. You can't imagine the scale of things until you zoom in on the specks in the distance and realise its people! (Is that guy in his shorts???) Why aren't you in your kilt, Fraser of the Antartic? Can't wait to see you and hear more - bring back some of that ice and we'll have cocktails!!Continue to take good care of each other. Much love Mum and Dad xxx |
| 7th December 2006 Lyn Fraser | Whooooa!! - From: GO WEST!!!! (life is peaceful there) Here we are again! Never quite sure what you two are going to be up to next. Must say you look the part on those horses. Simon, you were brave after that donkey ride in Ibiza all those years ago. Will you two please slow down or you won't be able to do Christmas for me when you get home-only joking!! Great talking to you the other night and getting the preview of the dolphins-looking forward to more wonderful pics. The scenery has been amazing in South Island and you adventurous spirit knocks me out. Can't wait to see what up north looks like. Keep clicking!! Have a wonderful time on phase ??? of your trip (I have lost count). All my love to you both, Mum xxx |
| 7th December 2006 Graeme | Horsing Galore - From: GO WEST!!!! (life is peaceful there) Hi Great pictures again the lake especially. Glad you enjoyed the horse ride. Just seems to be one adventure after another that you conquer. Hope the weater improves more like Scottish weather. Graeme |
| 5th December 2006 Mum Marley | Silence is golden .... - From: Fiordland - The Sounds of silence I really enjoyed that blog!! There was just something so serene and peaceful about it all - the mirror lakes are stunning - totally magical I think. You are so lucky. Continue to enjoy. Much love Mum xxx. |
| 4th December 2006 Daniel | The Sound of Silence - From: Fiordland - The Sounds of silence Hi both of you. Thought these were some of the most amazing pics of your travels, in fact have one on my page as a screen saver. the mountians look fantastic in NZ. Mum tells me you are home for Xmas. Continue to have a wonderful time,thanks for keeping us in touch and the blog is great. Lots of love to you both, Daniel |
| 4th December 2006 Lyn Fraser | Atmospheres R us - From: Fiordland - The Sounds of silence Hello again! Now I understand why you sounded a bit spaced on Saturday morning Simon. You really would need to focus and think what you had been up to when you are both enjoying so many new experiences. What an amazing country, to be sure. There's no fear of your dad and I being bored when we retire because we have to see this for ourselves. Don't know about the kayaking though-I'll take your word and the evidence of the pics for that trip. Your pics are brilliant-arty shot very impressive as was the one of the trees with the sun glinting through-the rainbow was caught to perfection and atmosphere 1 and 2 appeal no end. Are you sharing the photo taking duties? The scenes are breathtaking but it is always good to see the both of you in some shots. Your camper van does look roomy and you looked very cosy, Heather. Speak to you again soon. I think it is just as well that you are keeping this blog as a running record of your trip with so much going on. I wouldn't want to have missed any of your fantastic escapades. Love to you both, Big hugs, Mum xxx |
| 4th December 2006 Becca | wish I was there!!!! - From: Fiordland - The Sounds of silence The place looks gorgeous and you two are looking great....glad to see you in winter clothes as well although even with cold weather it still looks like you are having a fab time. The pictures are great...I think you will be professional wildlife photographers at the end of the year!! Take care and keep the blogs coming. Love Becca xx |
| 3rd December 2006 CSF. | Hale bonny. - From: Lakes to the left of me, Mountains to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with ewe! New Zealand looks almost as bonny as Scotland! Shame they couldn't spell Dun Eideann right....That's weird having hail storms in the equivalent of our June doon there, but then again we can get some coorse weather here at all times of the year too. I'm happy to see you're getting to experience so much good stuff during your travels, you're baith looking weel! Love and xxxx |
| 2nd December 2006 Graeme | Bridge Hiking - From: The Bridge, some drama, a few queens and so much more! Welcome to Sydney! Hi The pictures of the harbour bridge are superb. You seemed to have a great time. enjoying oz culture. Keep having fun. |
| 30th November 2006 Lyn Fraser | Love conquers all! - From: Lakes to the left of me, Mountains to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with ewe! Hola! I am sitting here with the Atlas out following your route. Further ahead there is an area called Cape Foulwind so don't bother getting out of your luxury home on wheels there. Pity about the weather but you are still grinning from ear to ear in the close ups so the weather isn't dampening down your quest for adventure. The wonderful sights you are seeing; the changing landscapes - and don't forget the penguins-will more than make up for the weather I'm sure. The colour of the water at Lake Tekapo is spectacular. You looked a real dab hand with the stone grill Heather-can believe that ithe food tasted great. That was an amazing construction behind you in the park, Simon-a little more detail perhaps when you come home. Wonderful to catch up with your latest trip and glad to hear that you are enjoying your camper van experience a little more this time. Safe journey onwards and upwards-are you going to fit everything in?? Love to you both. Big hugs, Mum xxx |
| 30th November 2006 Mum Marley | See ewes!! - From: Lakes to the left of me, Mountains to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with ewe! Thank you for taking the time to keep us posted. Brilliant to see you both looking so good, although a bit cold - I think it sounds warmer here at the moment!! All those fleeces etc will come in handy when you get back. Again, the blog is amazing and it does look so beautiful - I can imagine it reminds you of Scotland, not least the place names, as well as the lovely scenery and landmarks. I never cease to be moved by the scale of your trip and all that you are seeing and experiencing. Memories to last a lifetime and you are both making the most of every opportunity to take in everything you can. Well done you two!! Can't wait to see you. Much love and continue to take good care of each other. Mum xxx |
| 30th November 2006 jemma | sydney is gay...... - From: The Bridge, some drama, a few queens and so much more! Welcome to Sydney! Sounds like the beautiful Sydney has impressed you guys and that fun was made even better by hooking up with friends and family. That bridge climb sounds bit ropey if you ask me! Loving the I Will Survive Tshirt Heather - methinks Sara would also appreciate it! Particulrly in canary yellow with the accompanying pink feather boa!!! You could possibly add in the blonde wig from the Austin Powers fancy dress and create a whole new Heather! |
| 30th November 2006 jemma | penguins!!!!!!! - From: Lakes to the left of me, Mountains to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with ewe! hurray for seeing some penguins :D :D aren't they just the cutest little things ever. NZ looks as fabulous as everyone says it is. Looks as though the weather is Scottish like to me as well as the scenery. Brrrr. It's good practise for what's to come once you get back to bommie scotland - tis freezing here. can't wait tos ee you guys xxx |
| 29th November 2006 Big "D" | Homesick Aussies - From: The Bridge, some drama, a few queens and so much more! Welcome to Sydney! Great Block, best yet, I showed it to a couple of Australians in the office and they got really homesick (God's own country and all that) so asked them what are they doing over here then..... It was great you met up with family and friends, you are both looking well. Take care and enjoy NZ Dad |
| 22nd November 2006 ISF (daddy-o Juan T) | What a gay time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - From: The Bridge, some drama, a few queens and so much more! Welcome to Sydney! WOW - it just gets better! What with all that water and bridges and ferries and then discovering COWS in a museum, you could have been on the Isle of Wight! What a gay time you've had meeting up with everyone - especially JT, that Manly Cudgee fae Eberdeen. He's such a Darling showing you such a good time - no wonder you were desperate to get opera Blue Mountains! For a couple who's never Bingay or into Bondi (apparently), you certainly didn't find the experience a drag (sorry HF) or get boa'd in any way! OK, OK, I know - that's enough - I promise no more! So seriously, I am amazed (and jealous!) at all the stuff you've done and are yet to do - can't wait to get "down under" one day and see it all live. Meanwhile the fotos are fantastic - you almost feel as if you ARE there and, as you say, everything seems so familiar! Looking forward to seeing the next leg in NZ and looking forward even more to seeing you in the next next leg back here in sunny Scotia. Take care and have a great time! Love, dad. xxx p.s. I was just wondering.............that Moon Market..........is that by any chance where all the Sydney bums hang out? p.p.s. I know I've got a hard neck asking for this (but I also know how thick-skinned you both are!).................................................................. I suppose a croc for Christmas is out of the question? If you can, bring two - the Mouri merrier! |
| 21st November 2006 Lyn Fraser | Busy!Busy!Busy! - From: The Bridge, some drama, a few queens and so much more! Welcome to Sydney! Wow! Was thinking about you both and just thought I would check out your blog site to see if anything had been posted so what a brilliant surprise. Here was me thinking you were just partying on down while you were actually doing the culture trail/nature trail/gay trail/bridge trail/seafood trail/art trail etc, etc. You certainly have crammed a lot in and how great it was for you to meet up with Jonathan, Rosemary, Uncle Hugh and Aunt Linda. Can't begin to imagine what it must have been like up on the top of the bridge-AAAAARGH!!!!I'm off to look at all the photos which have been posted now. So happy for you both and wishing you a safe journey to NZ. Gird your loins for yet another sightseeing extravaganza. Love you, Mum xxx |
| 22nd October 2006 Jemma | crocs away - From: Bribane and Beyond - Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Shame you missed the crazed antics of Steve Irwin - I;m sure his home and zoo are fabulous but they must miss him there. :( Glad to hear the diving is still going strong and work is almost over. Where too next then? Man U beat Liverpool today - hell yeah!!!!!!!!! |
| 22nd October 2006 dad and mum f. | rock around the crock! - From: Bribane and Beyond - Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Hi U2! Another great blog - how do you keep up the pace? Makes me feel even more like an old crock! Some amazing sights as usual, although I did feel a little kweezy after looking at the lime green t-shirt! Some fab new Ozzie gear guys - so they have a Primark in Brizzy too!!? Keep on rockin' and having a great time and making us all jealous back here in gradually-getting-colder-and-darker-early Scotland! Glad to hear all's OK with the keeker, SG, but don't overdo the screenwatching at work - of course not long to go now, lucky beggers! Love to you both and take care, Dad. And now a word from my better half - aka MYF! Christmas has come early-a pic of my very own. I am going to enlarge it and have it framed. Glad I have opened your horizons to 'atmosphere' - you'd have missed the moment otherwise. Love to see you both looking sooo great! Sharing your adventures is THE best thing. Hugs and Kisses, Mum xxx |
| 20th October 2006 heather and simon | the fun seekers - From: Bribane and Beyond - Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Hi you two, thanks for your blog - it is, as always, wonderful. We miss you but my, how well and happy you both look. Continue to enjoy your dream. The pictures are stunning and quite took our breath away. The beach and the water just look so beautiful - you are so lucky to be experiencing all this. Aunt Trish will loooove the lighthouse photos. Take good care of each other and enjoy your next adventures. Much love and God Bless Mum and Dad xxx |
| 20th October 2006 Daniel | Gill - From: Bribane and Beyond - Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Sorry me again pic of Gill and you and the gang was good. She's a great person and know you will have been glad to see her and enjoy her company lol again Daniel |
| 20th October 2006 Daniel | WAs that Croc able to get teeth round your stomach!! - From: Bribane and Beyond - Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Hi you two Glad you are bloging again. Once again very jealous of all your great travelling. Your blog speak is really good and think you both should go into editing news papers!! Glad you having a great time and Simom what a poor Croc to try and get its teeth around the stomach of yours!!Good you got a few footie matces in and you Madam Heather less of the wine and drinking!! OH No I've turned into your Mother LOL Daniel |
| 19th September 2006 dad F | The new prince and princess of whales? - From: Back to reality.....almost! Hi guys! Love Brissy and can't wait to see it live, but that goes double - no triple - for the whales...............must have been fantastic - they're such showoffs! Good to hear your voice again on Sunday, SG, and thanks to you both for my "nice" birthday card and wishes. Unfortunately, working today and this evening at school - just as well I got the celebrations over and done with at the weekend! Got lots of interesting prezzies, including a musical pillow (don't ask) and a talking Bart Simpson bottle opener! Us Scots know how to have a good time, eh? Getting new "broadband" package on Thursday so will re-send last e-mail and photos at the weekend - hope you get them this time and are able to download OK! Keep having fun in the sun - talk again soon - love and kisses, Dad. xxx |
| 19th September 2006 Sheila Gordon | - From: Back to reality.....almost! Great to see the piccies and read the blogs, but - us Sheila's have heard all the Sheila jokes!! And, they are mostly the same as the blonde ones, and since I am both (well, who wants to go grey?) I've heard them twice. Continue to enjoy yourselves. |
| 18th September 2006 Big "D" | Nice blog - From: Back to reality.....almost! You are both looking great and are obviously having a "Whale" of a time. It is also good that you are getting a chance to "Recharge your batteries" before setting off on your travels again. God bless, take care of each other. Luv, Dad |
| 12th September 2006 Daniel | back to reality and what a dam good really that looks like!! - From: Back to reality.....almost! Hi Glad you are both looking well and enjoying your time down under.The pics are really great and I was really impressed with the Whale watching, what a great experience. Hope you continue to have a great time. Southend peir does not seem that exciting after all your great pics. Anyway take care lol Daniel. |
| 12th September 2006 becca | glad you are back - From: Back to reality.....almost! I back up what everyone else has said...work seems better in Australia with the weather and so much to do at the weekend. Glad to see you back blogging and still enjoying things. Was just wondering what you were both up to. Look forward to reading more and keep enjoying the bubbly!! Love Becca xx |
| 8th September 2006 auntie trish (&mum) | 'Top of the morning to you' - From: Back to reality.....almost! Just back from Dublin City and spending a lovely relaxing evening with auntie trish and uncle phil - will catch up very soon - sooo good to see you back on the blog Much love for now mum dad xxxx Great to see you back. Pic as usual are wonderful. take care speak to you soon again. love aunt trish and uncle phil.xx |
| 5th September 2006 Lyn Fraser | Lookin' good!! - From: Back to reality.....almost! Great to see what you two have been up to recently. What a fantastic place to be and work must be bearable when you know that you are going to be off exploring each week-end. Your pics are really brilliant. Keep em coming. You both look great and the whales are amazing. Looks like they were performing for you. Not even going to mention the weather there as the rain keeps falling here. Christopher will really appreciate the kirk! Him and his beter half are off up north. He climbed several peaks yesterday and phoned home from the last one-Morven. I presume he got down again! You will be getting all those pics on his blog soon, no doubt. Got to run, I'm off out. Hugs & kisses to you both.Love always, Mum xxx |
| 5th September 2006 jems | work doesn't sound to suck as much as it does here - From: Back to reality.....almost! hi there, glad ur back to blogging, it's nice to get updates and see pretty photos. more whales!!!! seriously you are killing me here. seems like work in oz still allows for weekends of fun which is all good. glad ur enjoying it all and can't wait til you get on the road again proper to learn more about eastern oz for when i get back down under!! stevie and kerry were asking how ur getting on at the weekend and say hi. gary sends much jealousy ur way - i think he is planning to run away and live in ur suitcase. love to you both - jemx |
| 24th August 2006 2nd cousin twice removed! | G'Day from Wanganui New Zealand - From: 2 weeks on the road Hi Heather & Simon-have really enjoyed sharing your travels.Looks like you're having a terrific time-what fantastic photos!Whenever you decide to venture further South be sure to call in.Lots of luck with the job hunting...you both look soooo happy! Bye for now Carol xx |
| 2nd August 2006 R&B | Distant relatives - From: 2 weeks on the road Sorry have not been in touch because of busy June & July. J&R's wedding in Turkey, visiting J in Amsterdam and Unka Peter in Spain. Keeping up with your travels and really enjoying your photos and reports. Looking forward to your next chapter - good luck in your new jobs - back to reality!!! Simon - could you do us an estimate for our loft extension now that you have this new skill??? Look after yourselves - lots of love, R&B |
| 18th July 2006 becca | creepy crawlies..yuck! - From: 2 weeks on the road You are both very brave what with the snakes and things..I think I would have to have got in the van (which is lovely by the way!) and driven straight to brisbane!! Good luck with the job hunting..can't believe you have been away for so long already. Take care and look foward to the next installment. Becca xx P.S Still jealous !! |
| 16th July 2006 Lyn Fraser | Where to begin??!! - From: 2 weeks on the road Another awesome 'blog'. ~Seeing you both in your wee camper van brought back happy memories of our adventures in the lovingly converted merc. These, of course, pale into insignificance compared to what you two are getting up to. Are you surprising yourselves with your adventurous spirits?? Way to go! Your pictures are brilliant - the scenery is breathtaking; your escapades take my breath away and leave your dad muttering "I want to do that" (He's on his own); and the self portraits show how happy you both are. Aren't you lucky that you have a base with Myra and Peter until you get yourselves settled? Good luck on the jobs/house trail. Dad got home safely from Romania - he sat this morning doing a comment but then it disappeared somewhere so this is the second attempt. Some things never change! Love always, Mum & Dad |
| 15th July 2006 anonymous | Fraser of Fraser (and Sheila)! - From: 2 weeks on the road G'day More amazing and wonderful news for us to read. You both look fab. What about 'U beaut' - couldn't miss it! Certainly a talking point! So many more special moments to record - not least, that Fraser experience and whale watching! Would love a go at that Jungle Surfing - it looked a lot of fun! Loved seeing your names in the sand on Cape Tribulation ( know what you mean about the name)! It will be good to park 'U beaut' for a little while and catch up before the next round of travelling and it is a wonderful bonus to be with family - lucky you. Enjoy your time in Brisbane and good luck with the jobs. Love to Myra and Peter and as always take good care of each other - missing you lots. Much love & God bless mum dad and girls xxx |
| 14th July 2006 Daniel | Daintree over the canopy - From: 2 weeks on the road Hi heather and simon, thank you for keeping us informed of your travels, you both are looking well and i can see you are having a great time on honeymoon. thanks for the pics of the trip over the canopy in the daintree forest and can see from your faces that you enjoyed it. I can identify with your experiences of spiders and snakes that could BARK at you when i lived in Botswana. Continue to have a worderful time and will be following your progress lol Daniel X |
| 14th July 2006 jemma | nice van! - From: 2 weeks on the road Not sure what to say about the camper van really - I can imagine you might as well go the whole hog and wear a hat and badge saying "tourists, please take advantage"l!! *giggle* Please tell me you are not driving it around Brisbane!? Loving all the photos as always! Sounds lilke the road trip was fun although i note you never commented on whether you actually LIKED the camping experience or not..................? :) Hope you find work soon and stock up on the pennies so you can head off for more fun. Do you know your hosts or are they just leasing you a room? You seem very family like? Miss you guys, love to you both, Jemma xxx |
| 9th July 2006 Lyn Fraser | Revisiting again and again!! - From: Having a whale of a time in Cairns! Hi! Just had yet another look at your latest site. Just like all previous 'blogs' this one brings the adventure into our lives and leaves me with a huge grin on my face just thinking about the great time you two 'honeymooners' are having. Keep on honeymooning!!! Love always Mum xxx |
| 4th July 2006 becca | getting greener with envy by the day!!! - From: Having a whale of a time in Cairns! Loving the photos (especially the turtles!) You look like you are having the best time and the tans are very impressive. Hope you are enjoying the camper van. Looking forward to the next installment...... Take care Becca xxx |
| 29th June 2006 dad f. | wow! - From: Having a whale of a time in Cairns! "wow!" what else can you say - please send all the photos you have of whales - will look forward to seeing them all the time I'm in Romania. I'm off on my travels at 2am tomorrow (Friday) and get back on the 14th. July. Will try and text you from Rom. Take care, love, dad. xxxx |
| 29th June 2006 Mum Marley | Two Turtle (Honeymooning)Doves - From: Having a whale of a time in Cairns! I just LOVE the pictures of the great barrier reef - it is the nearest I will get to experiencing it and you really brought it to life!! Thanks for taking the time to keep us in touch with your awesome adventures. Stay chilled and keep enjoying the dream - you will never forget these moments. You are both looking brilliant. Take good care and continued safe travels. Much love and missing you Mum xxx |
| 29th June 2006 jemma | taka dive - From: Having a whale of a time in Cairns! You may not believe this but TAKA DIVE is the very company that the bloke who told me about diving the Coral Sea dived with - he booked his trip with them after watching a video of their live-aboard online, he said it looked too impressive for words. I would never have remembered the name of the company but you two can now remember it for me for when I finally get round to going to Cairns for some diving!!! Sounds like the dives have been amazing. I hope you realise how spoiled you have been - dolphins, whales and sharks are things some divers only dream of swimming with. This is truly the motivation I needed to remind me how much I wanna return to Oz to dive. The photos underwater are superb - let me know what camera the guy was using cos gary and I are interested in getting an underwater one. Hope the campervanning is going well. We finally sold ours to some bloke in Aberdeen. Sucker!! Can't wait for the next update. I am back at work now (2 days a week) and this blog is one of my motivating factors for earning money right now. Stay safe xx |
| 15th June 2006 eric clapton | Guess who went to an Indian hospital and got a pun-jab? - From: Trekking & Cooking Thai as I might, I can't keep up with you - you guys certainly have been cooking! So don't relax and bury your heads in the sand - enjoy your OZ-stretch! Muchos besos. |
| 13th June 2006 Donna Ritchie | Fabulous Pics! - From: Trekking & Cooking Dear Both, All your pics are fabulous and it sounds from your stories that you are having a good time (even though parts sound hard going), but nonetheless very entertaining to read. Take care for now and I look forward to the next chapter! |
| 13th June 2006 jemma | *blush* - From: Trekking & Cooking and that last comment was me btw (forgot to put my name) |
| 13th June 2006 anonymous | *drool* - From: Trekking & Cooking Cooking sounds fun - glad you enjoyed it!!! And damn that pink apron is sexy!!! Funny thing about hill trekking - when you remember it back it won't seem so tough ;) Facilities rating = zero, food rating = zero but experience = second to none (well a few maybe!) :D You may be leaving Thailand but believe me - it is a country which remains firmly in your heart even years after you have left. *sheds tear* Enjoy the land down und4er and be prepared to front up a lot more cash than you have been doing in Thailand. And remember - DIVE THE CORAL SEA! ;) |
| 12th June 2006 Uncle Brian | Rainy days & sundays - From: Last stop Chiang Mai Remember the song? What can I say to you both? I know....I am green with envy! I`m delighted to see you are both having a fantastic time abroad. When I look at your lovely pictures it reminds me of the time Mary & I went via Hong Kong on the way to (or was it from) New Zealand in the 70`s. We still remember it as though it was last week and remember the humidity which got better after a good storm (a bit). Keep up the travel log because we love to see what a great time you are having. Love to you both, from the retired chauffeur (& wife I suppose?)xx |
| 11th June 2006 becca | very very very very jealous!!! - From: Under the waves You both look like you are having the best time. Very jealous but enjoying reading all about it ... feels like i'm kind of there! Love the underwater photos. Look forward to hearing more soon and keep the fab photos coming. Take care and keep having fun. Becca xxx |
| 11th June 2006 CSF | Wat Ana Siam - From: Last stop Chiang Mai Fit are ye trying to say aboot me and kirks, like? I see you missed out Wat Phra Ser on your travels, och well maybe next time. Like the ponchos, BTW. ;-) xxxx |
| 10th June 2006 Lyn Fraser | Trekkers of the world unite! - From: Trekking & Cooking Who gave you both the nod that you were quids in feeding the elephants bananas? Hope you gave whoever it was a big tip. Your trek sounds very challenging but worth every bit of the blood, sweat and tears shed. You will both be so exhausted you will sleep all the way to Oz. What a finale to your visit to Thailand. As you say a country of many contrasts and wonderful experiences. Looking forward to you trying out your culinary skills on us when next we meet. Safe journey to your next destination. Love Mum |
| 10th June 2006 Lyn Fraser | Ponchos are us! - From: Last stop Chiang Mai So, do you only get various shades of pink ponchos there??! Must say Heather, your shade is more subtle. Another brilliant episode of Travels with the Frasers. It just gets better and better. You both look so happy and well. Your mozzie bites are not stopping you having a good time, Heather. Thank goodness. Those foot massages sound like a good idea. They would go down well in Princess Street. Enjoy the luxury of your hotel and your last few days in Thailand. Love always, Mum F |
| 10th June 2006 mum & dad marley | Two Thai Noddles to take away please! - From: Trekking & Cooking Aw, got a wee tear in my eye for you both as you bid farewell to Thailand - as you say it has been amazing and we have loved being part of it. Thanks for more wonderful pictures. Adventurous or what! The trek sounded quite a challenge but Indiana and Lara never gave up - well done. The food made our mouth water - keep the recipes safe so that we can sample your skills when you return!! We'll hire the Duffus hall and invite a 'few friends' for a 'Thai night'!! Have a safe journey to Oz and look forward to hearing from you once you are settled. Much love and missing you Mum and Dad xxx |
| 10th June 2006 aunt tricia | trekking /cooking - From: Trekking & Cooking All I can say is, it looks DEAD BRILL and when can we come fur orr dinner. |
| 10th June 2006 aunt tricia | pinky and perky - From: Last stop Chiang Mai The pictures just get lovelier and lovelier, and you two are getting more tanned by the day. I heard they might be bringing pinky/perky show back in canada, do you want me to get an application form ha ha. Bye for the noo, take care you pair till our next email. love aunt triciaxx |
| 8th June 2006 mum and dad | Did you find Nemo? - From: Under the waves It looks so beautiful!!! Heather your star sign is Pisces so I'm not surprised you have taken to the aquatic life! You have both truly had an amazing experience so far and there's so much more. Remember what I said about 'life being not so much about the breaths we take, but rather the moments that take our breath away'- you are surely experiencing that - aren't you the lucky ones! It's so good to be on your journey with you -thanks for all your photos and narrative - it is really wonderful. Continue to enjoy and take good care of each other. Love always Mum and Dad Marley xx |
| 6th June 2006 jemma | fun fun fun - From: Under the waves aren't night dives just so much fun - bioluminescence RULES - such a cool and amazing sight. loving the photos - hope for more pretty fishes from the great barrier reef. just a note - apparently a lot of the inner reef is dead and / or damaged - whenever we talked to guys in the know they said to dive out in the Coral Sea - MUCH better coral and visibility and quieter too - you need to book a live aboard from Cairns though cos it's fiurther out ;) Just something to think about ;) Heading North! Will be more fun travelling on lovely VIP freezing cold AC buses...or the train maybe (?) - don't forget your cookery course - I am drooling thinking about it already!!! :D :D |
| 5th June 2006 aunt trish | under the waves - From: Under the waves Hi you pair of water babies, Again the pictures are fabdabadozy. You look like naturals. What a great experince to remember. I am turning greener every day ha ha!!!!!!! Anyway till the next pic's,take care,and I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU TO HAVE FUN. love Aunt Trish. |
| 5th June 2006 Lyn Fraser | Amazing!! - From: Under the waves Way to go!! Amazing twosome; amazing fish. What amazing opportunities Thailand is providing and there's more!! You are both sooo adventurous and sooo obviously enjoying every minute of your trip. What a photo collection you are compiling thanks to the generosity of your friends and family. A set of pans would never have brought this amount of pleasure. The only drawback is you are making all of us at home very unsettled. Just as well you are so far away or some of us would be popping over to join in all the fun. You are doing a servicde to the tourist industry over there. Love always, Mum xxx |
| 31st May 2006 jemma | another thing - From: Dive into Koh Tao must add - we have a nice phot of heather on land wearing an even sexier diving outfit - gary's drysuit if i remember correctly *giggle* xxx |
| 31st May 2006 jemma | even more jealous than before - From: Dive into Koh Tao watch out for the mekong in a bucket after a hard days diving - last time i did that it was followed by some smokes and a long vomiting session - plus the next days diving was hard work to say the least!!! *giggle* good point about the bucket though - i never thought about that before!!! LOL sounds like you should borrow it for your boat trips! ;) Glad you're are enjoying the diving - you can find nice spots on your trip and tell me and g so we can stalk your route!! :D isn't it just the best thing in the world - almost like being on another planet! can't believe the titans attacked your fins!! LMAO thats too funny!! yeah for lots of rays - i adore them. underwater photography course sounds like fun - so jealous!! Gary took a bunch with a throw away camera in Maui after we tried (and failed) to get an underwater housing for my cybershot. It's something i always think would be great to get into. take care xxxxx |
| 30th May 2006 dram.upnorth@tiscali.co.uk | TWO PADIs PADDLING - From: Dive into Koh Tao Diving in Koh Tao looks and sounds pure dead brilliant!! Developing a nice tan too. Wish we were there! Much love Mum and Dad Marley xxxx |
| 30th May 2006 mum and dad F. | jellis - From: Dive into Koh Tao Wow - you guys are having such a good time - we're so jellis! Down side - sounds a bit like CLUB 18-30! Don't overdo the amber nectar! Enjoying the pics - diving sounds amazing and can't wait to see the underwater photos. For sure going to try that sometime. All's well here - Chris and Beth just returned from US and had a great time. No doubt they'll update you soon. Take care and steer clear of nyoocleer fishin' - it can be dangerous! Love and kisses, Mum and Dad. p.s. Hope Mrs. F. has recovered from her sea sickness - was it really choppy, Willie?? |
| 30th May 2006 Beth Fraser | Poor you - From: Dive into Koh Tao Aw, what a shame you're having such a rotten time, it looks awful (ha!). Thanks so much for doing the blog, and with such fab photies - makes us feel like we're almost there (my fingers even feel damp on the keyboard from all that sea water!). Mental note to avoid strawberry stuff in the Far East, although until now, something "jammy" would have struck me as a good thing (-; Keep enjoying yourselves. We miss yall but wouldn't have you miss out on any of that magic stuff for the world! America was great fun but CS-F and I are sure happy to be home. Love yall bunches, Beth xxx (-: |
| 30th May 2006 mum and dad marley | 'lara and super mario' - From: Samui Sightseeing Wow more wonderful pictures - thanks for taking the time to keep us involved in your adventure - it is so nice to see you both looking happy and enjoying everything. Your commentary is great! Isn't it fantastic to think that these wedding presents will last a lifetime in your memories! You are so blessed! Take good care - enjoy the diving experience. Missing you Lots of love Mum and Dad Marley xxxx |
| 29th May 2006 jem | can we join you? - From: Samui Sightseeing hey you guys - just back from my own trip to hawaii and san fran and jet lagged to hell - catching up on emails and dropped by to see how ur trip is going! Sounds like ur having a blast - Gary and I are already sad to be home - any chance we can come join you - after three weeks away we fancy just keepin' on truckin'!!! Isn't Tahiland just amaing - hope the diving in Ko Tao goes well and if you see a whale shark I might die of jealousy. Love and hugs, jemma and gary xxx |
| 29th May 2006 Big "D" | "ROCKING" Good Time - From: Samui Sightseeing There should be a law against having such a good time, can you nick the big toe off the gold Budda for your old man`s retirement fund. God bless & take care, Dad |
| 27th May 2006 Frances & Jim | Great pics - From: Bliss by the Beach... Hi Heather & Simon, just catching up on your travels. Looks fantastic!! Wish we were there. Hope you continue to have a great time. |
| 24th May 2006 Span | Ou Est Le Nombo? - From: Bliss by the Beach... Hey just wanted to say hi and it looks amazing, if you're anywhere near Manc on your travels and, you know, you're tired of the sun and that, pop in! Take care, and continue having fun. |
| 16th May 2006 isf | dios mio! - From: Bliss by the Beach... At last, el padre has time to add his own personal touch.............question 1: how's that breast and why are you not travelling with SAGa? q2: wat's a wat? q3. why am I here in cold, wet Scotland and not in paradise with U2? q4. when's our first gig, SG, and how much are they paying us? (giving up day job no problem - have Fender WILL travel!) q5. when I get to Thailand, do I just ask for Simon and Heather, or are you going under the psuedonym "choppy willies"? But seriously........amazing pics and we want to go! Hasta pronto y muchos besos, love DAD. p.s. looking forward to next instalment and keeping abreast of your exciting adventures! p.p.s. CBBTUBBET!!!! (it's in code - see if you can work it out! |
| 16th May 2006 Dan Marley | photos - From: Bliss by the Beach... where`s the photos Big "D" |
| 15th May 2006 R&B | Wat great pics - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... Super photos brings back memories of 2001. Hope Simon regains his figure soon - he must have been looking at too many Buddhas! Glad to see Heather looking so much better. Look forward to the next Post. Missing u already xx |
| 14th May 2006 aunt trish | saggy breasts - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... Hi Honeymooners, Pictures are fantastic You both look great Look forward to next chapter Take care you pair Love aunt trishxx |
| 14th May 2006 Daniel | saggy right breast - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... Glad you are having a great time and the site is great for letting people know how you are doing. Simom I think you could be, sorry, I mean should be a Budda!!! Can't wait for my rainforest pics. Continue to have a great time. lol Daniel |
| 13th May 2006 mum and dad marley | wat pictures!! (sorry) - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... Looks fabulous. Packed a lot into your three days. Hope bus trip was ok. Continue to enjoy everything. Does travel insurance cover breast reconstruction?? Looking forward to next update. Take care and lots of love xxx |
| 13th May 2006 Chris Fraser | Greetings fae Dallas, Texas! - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... Magic blog, good to hear how you're getting on. Sounds like you're piling on the experiences! Bangkok sounds beautiful but hectic, hope you have some nice 'down time' in Surat Thani. Makes me think I could've had a blog going for our trip to the States, but it would just end up being a real rogues gallery of all Beth's relations! Love fae CSF. xxxx |
| 13th May 2006 Lyn Fraser | Way to Go!! - From: 4 nights in Bangkok... WOW! What an amazing start to your travels. Several days living in the lap of luxury was just what you both needed. What an amazing view from you hotel room and awesome Thai relics plus a wee story to tell makes for exciting reading. Longing for the next chapter. I have a feeling that the trip on the bus will throw up some interesting tales. Always thinking of you both. Dad sends his love. Love always, Mum xxx |