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| 2nd February 2008 Dan's Mum | Final Journey - From: NEVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi Woody, will miss this blog when you get back. It's been great reading what you got up to and can't believe on 28 Jan 2007 we were wishing you all farewell. Where has the year gone. Dan's been back since 13 Dec and feels like he has never been away. Hang on to those memories and see you next weekend, no doubt you will be calling for a pint or 2 in the famous Spinney. Have a safe flight love Pat x |
| 21st January 2008 Mono | Where's Walley? - From: Franz Josef: Im not Here Where's Walley...in New Zealand! |
| 12th January 2008 Chris | A chat from home - From: Free as a Bird Wow Woody, I'm almost out of breath reading your latest blog. I would never dare jump out of an aeroplane, but it looks amazing! Like the pics of your New Zealand party too! It's good to have our Danny back, just like old times, and you will both soon be home too. Looking forward to seeing you both, we need a party round here. Take Care you both Lots of love Chris |
| 28th December 2007 Auntie Joanne | Happy New Year - From: Kakadu Hi Emma & Paul - Hoped you both had a good Christmas and enjoying yourselves. Leah and I are going to my friends at Telford for the New Year. So I will wish you both a Happy New Year Love Auntie Joanne and Leah x x |
| 27th December 2007 Bridie Murphy | Happy New Year :) - From: RED CENTRE: Ayers Rock,Ray Mears and Wolfcreek (Big groups,Little Bus) Just to say Im so regretting not making this trip now looks breath taking, but desoate and a bit frightening! Anyway hope ud a gr8 xmas and looking forward to Jan 5th ur big kiwi adventure! I cant wait to New Years Eve in Paris, Im couch surfing which wil be an experience, which is staying on some1 couch or spare bed for free, they have reviews from others who have satyed there on their profile & Im really only doing it cos will be with a friend so feel bit more secure. Although mayb you should check out the wedsite for New Zealand save money couchsurfing.com Il let u no how it goes, talk soon, Hope u go see the fireworks at the Harbour bridge, u cant b in Sydney over NYE and not see it, I loved it last year, keep in touch, try ring u after ney year, love me x :) |
| 24th December 2007 Bridie Murphy | Happy Christmas :) x - From: Kakadu Good Day! Well I hope that 2day is a really lovely day for you and you enjoy spending the time in the comfort of a family home, as wont b long until your back in the hostels! Im sure it will be lovely to share Christmas morning with young children as well, hope you have a gr8 big Christmas feed and are soon back to your normal self on the running machine!Lol. Anyway il try give u a call over the new year, I hope this year is your best ever, tho it wil b hard to beat the year uve had in the merry oul land of Oz, New Zealand here u come, dont forget to send me a postcard from there, love me xoxo :) |
| 19th December 2007 Chris Sissons | Happy Christmas - From: Kakadu Hi Woody & Taz One of our wanderers has returned home safely and it is good to see him again, when I get him to myself over Christmas I want to hear more tales of your adventures. Hope you both have a brilliant Christmas and New Year, we are all geared up for it here, we have had some seasonal weather and everyone finishes work this week end. Thinking of you both and can't wait to see you before too long. Lots of love Chris xxx |
| 11th December 2007 anonymous | - From: Ze Germans are coming! I see that t-shirt I love featured again!! Love reading your journal entries you really do have a way with words, also got ur postcard of Ayres Rock cant belive you climbed some of it! Wish Id got to go while in OZ but at least I have a pic of it now, Bridie x :) |
| 28th November 2007 Bridie Murphy | Hello Wally! - From: Whitsundays: the lost art of keeping a secret! Hi just keeping it short and sweet but finally got to look at ayour travel log, got my b'day card wont open it til then as says on envelope, glad seems like ur having a ball, I got an interview for my PGCE! So happy, keep in touch, miss u, love me :) |
| 23rd November 2007 anonymous | - From: Whitsundays: the lost art of keeping a secret! Hi See you put the newspaper article to good use that I sent you. Just under ten weeks to go and still another Country to see. Take Care Love mum xxx |
| 23rd November 2007 CHRIS | news from home - From: Oops we did it again! Hi lads, it's good to hear from you all again. Glad to hear you are still enjoying the trip. Aussie looks great. Don't know if Carl has been in touch lately - he's just been to Egypt for a week, Dave and I have just got back from Tenerife. Sounds pretty tame compared to your life out there, but we had a nice chill out. Can't wait to see you all, it won't be long now and we can have another party! Got to go and catch up on ironing and washing....boring!!! Love Chris xxx |
| 15th October 2007 Dan's Mum | Not long now - From: Jackaroo to Butcher: Outback life from the Pommie perspective: Part 3of 4 Tommy the Pommie 29/08/07 Where has the time gone? Can't believe that you will be home in just over 3 1/2 months. Hope you achieve all that you want from this trip, i am sure you will. Looking forward to seeing you all in Feb and listening to your never ending escapades. Keep us updated and stay safe. Pat x |
| 15th October 2007 Super Col | Tommy - From: Jackaroo to Butcher: Outback life from the Pommie perspective: Part 3of 4 Tommy the Pommie 29/08/07 Woody, you have to ask them why they call us pommy & tommy. Its so hard to find out, one place will say its from Port of Melbourne (POM too POMMY) & another will say its from something like Prisoners of Mother England. Im sure Tommy comes from Tommy Atins & is now the universal name for a British soldier..who knows? |
| 9th October 2007 Mum | - From: Jackaroo to Butcher: Outback life from the pommie perspective: Part 2 of 4 Bulls Bollocks 23/08/07 What have they done to you, one blog that I have found too gruesome for words, more about the baby emus and less about those poor cows. love Mumx |
| 9th October 2007 Vik | Yuk! - From: Jackaroo to Butcher: Outback life from the pommie perspective: Part 2 of 4 Bulls Bollocks 23/08/07 Well you have my sympathy for the trauma of the branding. I had to go to the abattoir a few months ago to get cows legs to cut up (don't ask!) and that was pretty gross, so I imagine that it's even worse with live animals. Hope you get to go in the chopper again to erase the nasty memory. Glad you're having a good time. |
| 30th September 2007 Woody2050 | Congratualtions! - From: Crikey did you see that! Hope you enjoy fatherhood remeber there are other teams than everton? a mini leeds strip maybe! |
| 26th September 2007 Richie H | Glad you're ok + good news - From: Crikey did you see that! Hi mate, glad to see all is well. I have some news for you, my son was born today ( 26/9), William. Both wife & son doing fine. Just though you might like to know, take care as always, Richie. |
| 24th September 2007 Statto | Simplest person ever! Orphanage - From: Simplest person ever! Orphanage As in all countries we have the haves and have nots America ,England and also Thailand. KP1958 focused on one small critisism in the blog but there are many good points that promote Thailand which are cleary identified in the authors blog and would encourage people to visit and contribute to the Thai way fo life. Keep the balanced reviews up Martyn. |
| 19th September 2007 KP1958 | - From: Sangkrom Ha ha! How long is your Christmas holiday back in your country? Is it just 1 or 2 or 5 days or even more? I guess you also have long Spring(?) or Easter(?) break. Do these mean that you are much weirder than us Thais? |
| 18th September 2007 KP1958 | - From: Simplest person ever! Orphanage How do you know education is neglected in Thailand? How do you classify countries simply as successful or unsuccessful? Isn't each country either more or less successful than another? Why do some people like you see things in black and white - rich/poor, good/bad, democratic/undemocratic, First World/Third World, etc. Thailand is doing better than roughly 2/3 of all the countries in the world. Don't you notice that Thailand is a relatively modern nation with very good infrastructure and a literate population? Though far from being a dreamed country, it is not a bad place to live in at all. On the surface, it sounds good that you contributed something back to the host country" by doing a volunteer work. But can't you learn to give without having disdain for the recipient? |
| 21st July 2007 Chris Sissons | Spinney News - From: Hmm BEER!! Castlemaine XXXX Hiya lads Glad to hear you have not lost your touch (bar work I mean of course) Not sure about the optic smashing, did we get to know about that? We need some staff at the moment, you're both a hard act to follow lol! I expect you will have heard from Carl and the rest of them, I'm sure you will get to know about their Tenerife antics, if not ask about Carl's glasses and who snores the loudest. We have a new addition to the pub - our little smokers den. When I work out how to send photos I will send you some pics of us all in the monsoon season. We are in need of some sun so keep up the news, it brightens up our day! Love Chris xx |
| 21st July 2007 RichieH | .. - From: Hmm BEER!! Castlemaine XXXX mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer. |
| 20th July 2007 Pat | XXXX - From: Hmm BEER!! Castlemaine XXXX Reading this on a Friday night at 8pm, just getting ready to go to Spinney for a few Fosters. It's made me quite thirsty reading this journal. You all look quite at home behind the bar, could almost be the Spinney if you squint your eyes a bit. Well done again Woody for another great read. |
| 9th July 2007 Richie H | Nimbin - From: Fear and Loathing in Nimbin! I'm getting a bit too jealous now mate, especialluy with the state of the weather n that over here. Glad tosee you're enjyoing your travels though.. some of us have to work for a living. ( Little 'un is due in September) |
| 9th July 2007 Mum | - From: Fear and Loathing in Nimbin! Hi Martyn Don't they have shaving cream and razors in Oz. You look more like hippy with every picture I see lol. Beaches look alot bigger than Porth but not as pretty. Love Mum |
| 9th July 2007 Dan's mum again | Nimbin - From: Fear and Loathing in Nimbin! Nice to see you enjoying some free time. I suppose unless you see it with your own eyes you can't believe there are places like Nimbin. Looks like you had a great time. Luv Pat |
| 30th June 2007 Chris | Naughty Boy! - From: A-Z of animals(Kangaroo Porn) Hiya lads Had to put pen to paper - Woody how rude to intrude into the private lives of those poor kangaroos, I was quite disgusted!!! How very dare you! Seriously keep them coming - the photos I mean. Glad to hear u r all okay, I've just worked out what lol means - this email speak is hard for us oldies you know. I loved the last pics on the ranch etc., and Sharpey the housewife's dream - u can knock on my door any day!! Woody the peeping Tom, I'm getting worried about u, I may have to come over and sort u out - I wish. Continue with the fun. Lots of love Chris xxxx |
| 30th June 2007 Danny's Nan | Keeping in touch. - From: A-Z of animals(Kangaroo Porn) Hi Boys, you're not the only ones globetrotting - us old uns (Danny's Nan and Grandad) have crossed the Big Pond and we're in Canada. They don't know what's hit them! Enjoying following your antics in "Sheila Land". We've had many a laugh, keep writing Woody. It's so hot here but nothing a few beers can't put right. Next week we're off to Niagara Falls, might be my big chance to get rid of Grandad! Hope to see you all in February (minus the usual holiday romances) Love Nan and Grandad, Val and Ray (can you remember them?) |
| 21st June 2007 Dan's Mum | Ahh - From: Men at work in the land down under Since Facebook, nobody seems to put comments on here, so sorry if it looks like it's me sending comments all the time. Again great journal, gives us an idea where you are staying although some photos look like artist impressions. Haven't seen many Aussie photo's, suppose you are all busy at work or asleep and saving for your next trip. I know you went to a beach the other weekend, what did you get up to? I bet you were trying out your surfing skills. Not sure how good you all are maybe sticking to surfing the web is an easier option. Andy and I off to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria tomorrow for a week, cant wait. Maybe we will post some photos on the facebook (if we can work out how to add an album) Take care, Luv to you all bye for now Pat xxx |
| 5th June 2007 Jess | WOW!! - From: Wipeout! I know what you mean when you say surfing is hard haha!!!When i did a lesson in cornwool for half a day that was enough but...i did manage to stand up(must be a natural) love you lots xx |
| 31st May 2007 major | - From: Do you guys have any thongs? cheers for the mention there bud,always wondered what my animal equivalent would be lol! good to hear you're all settling in lads,sounds like luxury. keep up the updates. major. |
| 18th May 2007 Pat | Hello to Auzzie - From: Down under Woody - you know how to cheer people up, as i am reading this journal i can picture the scenes (not sure about pole dancing Dan though, can't quite get the picture here, DANCING!!!). Anyway, Sydney hostels should be more civilised than Thailand, but you get what you pay for. You have most likely completed the 5 day surf school course and all experts by now lol! Money running low now it brings us on to the subject of WORK (or fruit picking as a better word). Hope you find something that suits you all and pays enough to keep you in the customs you are used to, not forgetting accommodation. Bye for now xx |
| 12th May 2007 Dan's Mum | Goodbye toThailand - From: Sangkrom Well its off to Australia now. It has been most enjoyable reading the blogg so far. To sum it up your time in Thailand has looked fantastic, like one big adventure holiday. A little bit of painting in between (theraputic i believe). Please keep up your journals i know i look forward to reading them. Probably your time in Australia will not be as hectic as Thailand and will be more laid back. Good luck with the surft school and let us see some pictures soon. Luv to you all Pat xx |
| 8th May 2007 chris | A little chat from home - From: Simplest person ever! Orphanage Hi lads Haven't written lately, but am keeping up with all your news. Have just seen the latest pics, they are brill...wish I could share some of the fun you are having. Love the underwater pics with Taz, feel so proud of you all, you did a grand job of the orphanage. You can do Carl's room on your return! I am going to try to send you some pics (one of Wez upholding the England flag on St George's day!) I thinkyou may be in Aussie now, so don't forget my kangaroo pics. Bye for now, love Chris x |
| 30th April 2007 murd | Beer! - From: Tuk Tuk, PING PONG and the cash machine! Its not just them dutch girls who always see you with a beer. If you wanted to convince us that you're all not a bunch of raging alcoholics. Maybe you shouldn't have included that photo of you and Sharpy stud in front of a million empty chang cans. You should buy some of that counterfit clothing and sell it on ebay to help fund your boozing when you get back. |
| 17th April 2007 Jess | - From: Full Moon Party Well...looks like you have had a fab time in thialand and from the telephone call the other night when you were hammered. I'm just sat at my desk on my dinner wishing I could be sunbathing outside as its red hot but can't. Anyway chat to you soon love you lots, missing you xxxx |
| 16th April 2007 Taz | - From: Full Moon Party You would have moaned too with that dutch cow invading the knee space all night. And yes even tho im only of normal male avg height i still need that space. Rant over. See you soon Woody |
| 16th April 2007 murd | Cheers - From: Full Moon Party Cheers for the pic woody. keep up the good work mate. |
| 14th April 2007 Dans Mum | Cubs - From: Be Prepare jungle cap on! Well, i can see the time served in the cubs really taught you how to survive lol! I bet nobody ever said "i'm a celebrity get me out of here". 2 more weeks and your off to Auzzie wow i can't wait to read about your experiences there. Better start my cleaning now so i can enjoy the sun here, got to make the most. Lots of love Pat xxxx |
| 6th April 2007 Lee | Naked Chics - From: Pool Party Could we please have some photos of girls wearing little clothing. Oh yeah looks like you're all having fun. |
| 5th April 2007 Dan's Mum | Warming up - From: Pool Party Well, finally it looks like we are going to have nice weather at home for the Easter break which makes a change. Recent journal 4 April is another good read (not sure what's going on with frog in the picture and not sure whos eyes are more glazed, the frog or Dan's). Can't seem to follow your travel from the programme at home but have a rough idea. I think you are probably living with a tribe or helping in the orphanage this week, I am sure whatever, it will be another great experience. You are all looking well tanned and can see that the hair is growing (that's Danny and Woody only, soz Taz). Sorry for being naive but i "twisted it a bit" and still could not work out what Taz had gone to Bangkok for (Ping Pong)?? any more clues would be helpful. have to go now time for dinner. Dan's mum. love to you all xxxxxx |
| 31st March 2007 Dans Mum | Comments - From: Crikey! Photos you sent on email were great. Dan's Dad (Andy) has set up a website of his own and has posted the emailed photo's on to it and forwarded the link to a few people. Any other photos that you email he will keep adding to this web. Can't believe you are doing the Koh Phangan trip again (18 hours) for the Full Moon party, thought you had had enough by the time you left there. Woody, mind them grates, i shoud imagine the first aid box is running low of baby wipes and antiseptic cream. Looks like you are all having a fantastic time. Good luck with the tribe experience. Speak to you soon luv Dan's mum (missing you loads) |
| 29th March 2007 rachel (Taz's soon to be sis-in-law) | Hi - From: Crazy Taxi Just looking through all your photos and stories and it brings tears to my eyes he he!! SOooooooooo jealous!!! Glad you ok, sounds brilliant, chance of a lifetime. Donny is still the same grey dreary place so you not missing much here, but we are missing you. Paul is bit depressed cos he turned 25 now and he not a kid anymore, and Tia her usual mad self. Take care anyway Love Rache, paul, Tia x |
| 28th March 2007 Chris | To my Spinney babes - From: Crikey! Hi lads, just read your latest blog. It's gud to here from u, to know u r aving a gud time. We miss u loads & think of u often. Web site is great, we will try to send some pics soon (maybe of Rovers win!) I am keeping a book of everything you send, so keep up with the news & pics. Take care with the hill tribes - don't drink the water! Carl's lot av booked hols in Tenerife this week, it won't be the same without u this year. love chris xxxx |
| 26th March 2007 txteva | hey there - From: Car Door Crap! hi... are you on the real gap trip? i'm going out in June/July to do it... so I'll be reading your blog and looking forward to it! |
| 26th March 2007 Jess | - From: Crikey! Wow the pics and storys are brill.glad you are enjoying yourslefs.Mart i've have been driving your car now hehe! oh and i got offered a new job today...full time one. i have taken it too. Missing you love jess xxxxx |
| 18th March 2007 Desperate M | Not Enough - From: Crazy Taxi Not sure if everyone is like me but i check this log daily, not expecting it to be updated everyday but at least once a week. Come on lads its snowing today (Sunday 18th March) brighten our day and add another journal. Can understand that at present you may be in the jungle and otherwise engaged but last entry 22 February is not good enough!! Ahh the snow has stopped and the sun is out again, maybe its a sign, maybe tomorrow? |
| 11th March 2007 Baines | Alright! - From: Crazy Taxi I see your all doing well and enjoying yourself..... I wouldn't expect anything else really!! Hope jungle treking goes well for ya but watch out for those random crazy tribes! Later |
| 5th March 2007 Melissa (Ur Oldest Cuz) | Hi - From: Crazy Taxi Glad to see you are enjoying yourself in Thailand keep us updated. I can't wait for you and your mates to visit Oz you think you are having a good time now you just wait till your feet hit those white sandy beaches and you can here the surf and once you have had a taste of those waves its addictive!!!!! soak it all up babe and take lots of pics will be really jealous xMelissa and Martinx (Mel's Bloke) |
| 4th March 2007 Ade | Sunday Dinner Swag - From: Let it Begin! So u dont wanna come back yet then! You missing a right time in the Spinney, we got topless barmaids now,free sarnies and Dave even smiled. Honest! Ace log Woody. Whats a Thai massage Woody? Ha Ha Keep smiling, av fun. Can't wait 4 the Jungle Book! |
