DeanandShelley's Guestbook

WELL DONE.
Hi you two, Boy what a wonderful journey its been great following you.and such a pleasure meeting you both take care of yourselves much love to you both.. Charlie & Iris,and all the family

The trip
have been loving the stroies and the escapades - what an awsum time you have both had - on another matter I am asuming Dean is also known as Lionel :) and I am sure you havent picked up some strrange local from the hinterland - :) had a txt and phone call did I know Shelly and Lionel - well no - but all came clear (lol) all good - raved for about 10 mons - you could now walk on water :) enjoy the rest of the trip wil miss the blogs and the stories of the such great adventures

Wooh its getting close
Only 4 weeks to go. That is amazing and seems to have gone so fast. I think Noeline has the girls looking around the west but no doubt others are doing likewise. Your writing is still amazing Shelley (bring on the book)and you show no signs of losing interest in your surroundings. Well done. You both must be exhausted at times. I had a brilliant trip but good to be home as well. The cruise was fab but bit cold and rocky with gale force winds and cold temperatures. Wouldnt ya know it. Do you want to visit any rellies while in Vancouver. Just in case Auntie Peggy's address is 49-43201 Lougheed Highway (not sure of spelling here) Deroche, Vancouver. She is mum's sister-in-law and used to live just up the road from where Donna is now in Titirangi. She was also the first one in the family to see Deano as a baby.... I know she would be delighted as she really pines for NZ at times but will leave it up to you guys. I think she lives with my cousins Joanne and Graham. Looking forward to hearing the next stages. Stay well and stay warm. Freezing here with some dreadful storms over the country at the moment. You mentioned Queenstown and that is closed today from, of all things, too much snow. Schools and businesses and ski grounds all closed. Gale force winds up here too. Lots of love from us. xxxxx

You should have taken my camera! those photos look amazing, i wish i could have done the trek down into the grand canyon, it looks amazing from the top imagine what it would look like the other way! hopefully its not so hot as you head across the border. Love you xo

Yay, you've made it to the states! The heat sounds amazing, if only you could send just a wee bit this way. :) Have got our annual Hangi lunch coming up this Friday, they're getting bigger every year. Such a neat event with so much yummy kai. Amanda's 21st in two weeks, so gearing up for that as well. It should be a goody. Have just got home from a rehearsal for a play. Was pretty good too. Written by Doctor Warner aka Michael Galvin. Felt like I was in an episode of Shortland Street as most of the audience were actors. Still loving all the blogs. Take care you two and enjoy the next part of your amazing adventure!!!

Hey guys, I thought of you last night as I watched the news with the Queen cruising the empty streets of Dublin. She was probably enjoying the ride for a change and glad her arms were getting a rest from waving!!! It's the big build up to the annual Hangi lunch at kindergarten. We're having it on a Friday this year. More time in the arvo to enjoy the delicious kai. Can't wait. We've also built the whare inside this time, using a gazebo frame. It's looking pretty darn impressive if I say so myself. Might have to put a pic up on facebook. G.

Good move
A hotel??? Loookshurrie!!! Good on you guys. You've done so well in your wee van so far. I would have killed my co pilot (or vice versa) I'm sure. hahaha Would love to see the Beatles museum, bet there is some amazing stuff in there. Well the wind is blowing a gale here again. Every time it does we get tornado warnings now, after the one that ripped through Albany a couple of weeks ago. Have fun in Ireland!!! xx

So Germany's a hit with you too..Vanessa said that was her favourite place when she visited last year and she'd love to go back. Must be good eh! And you can read German already?!...I'm impressed! Have fun.

Venic
Venice sounds amazing and interesting to see in your first paragraph that you can safely walk around without being bitten!! or should that read bikes lol. The junior warriors played really well especially in the second half but I couldnt pick out if steven was playing or not. Enjoyed the game though and had nice meal at Noeline's so good evening all round. Didn't stay to see the Warriors and haven't checked their score yet. Brilliant photos on facebook this morning and the view in Austria is amazing. All the rellies in canada say it's being snowing again so lucky you aren't headed there yet eh. Still having lovely weather here although yesterday was first bad weather day. Gorgeous again today. Ten weeks to my big trip and no savings in the pot yet. Ah well, all things will happen somehow lol. Take care and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. xxxxx

Dolomites
Hi guys,im envious of you again, we had a week at lake Garda na few years ago but only had 1 day in Venis,but the views going up through the Dolomites will take some beating.While you are in Austria try to visit Viena I know its a long drive from Innsbruck but a fab place.and much to see. take care. Charlie

Calendar
Damn I opened the wrong blog first and ordered several things for you to get like sunglasses etc. but now I think I want a Priest Calendar. I promise not to ogle...... What a hoot. You guys are sooooo busy. Take care me darlings. xxx

I wwwwaaaannnnnntttt ooooonnnnnnneeee. ;-)