Still here on my Settee!! Hello you two, Glad to hear everything is going well and enjoying speaking to you on the phone Lynda, keep calling with your stories. I had to send you this note because you’re never going to believe this . yesterday evening we went and watched Take That the Musical and I must say it was amazing, we all loved it and even Nicky was up dancing at the end of the show. It made us all think we really wanted to be in a band and we all started dreaming. When we got back we all joked that we would try and find some auditions to see (just for a laugh) if we could get through. You’re not going to believe this but what a coincidence that on Sunday in Swanley they did the auditions for a tribute PJ and Duncan group (Ant and Dec's old group) they are to be called BJ and Bumcan. Darren was so excited and really up for it so he decided to go to audition. Obviously he asked me to partner with him but I explained I was waiting for the Bros Tribute band (Dros) so turned him down. Anyway Matt was also desperate to try out his stuff so he and Darren got dressed up in their baseball caps, practiced their Geordie accents and went down to the auditions to see what was occurring. You will never guess who was there............... Jimmy - he had decided to audition too. He didn’t tell anyone because he really wanted to be “Dec” and he said he would feel like he was letting everyone down if he didn’t get it. You will never guess who else was there .. Simon Bloody Cowell - apparently he has this massive idea to take BJ and Bumcan around the UK as the original group had a massive following and he feels its time to bring them back. He is putting all of his contacts and best guys behind this to make it work. Well, the auditions were held at Swanley Hall and the queue ran all the way back to the £1 shop in the high street (way past Asda). Darren and Matt finally went in together and did their version of "let’s get ready to Rumble" - when Matt rapped (shouted) out the immortal words "watch us wreck the mike, psyche" Simon Cowell asked them to STOP IMMEDIATLEY he said . That was absolutely . Fabulous, He went onto explain that they are everything he has ever wanted in a BJ and Bumcan tribute. He said that with a bit of work and a lot of dedication they could dream of selling out amazing venues like Wilmington Memorial Hall (how cool is that). He called a stop to the auditions and sent all other people waiting to audition home. Darren and Matt only bloody well got through they are now BJ and Bumcan. They have been taken away this evening by the local bus company to stay at the Campanile by the Dartford Bridge for 2 days of intense voice coaching, how showbiz is that. They are doing their first night at G-A-Y on Wednesday followed up by headlining the Weight watchers Easter Party at Birchwood Golf Club. They are both so happy and we wish you could come and see them. We are all so excited, obviously Jimmy is gutted but I have managed to find him a audition for Elton John next Thursday in Bexley Village so he is OK for now ... Obviously this is all rubbish again and totally fabricated! I am sitting at home on my settee next to my beautiful wife wishing we could be sitting in Sydney sipping on a cool beer with you. My stories could never be as good as yours! Enjoy girls, keep doing as much as you can and GO AND DO US PROUD . X :-)
A quick hello Hello! Hope you are well.
It sounds like your having such a brilliant time and I am really quite jealous.
Being a saddo who also watches neighbours, please do update me on any story lines.
It’s been great reading your blog and I have realized I really need to start saving to do a trip like your doing. (it could be difficult because I’ll have to cut back on going out)
Carry on having a fab time. Lots of love Frankie
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLO POSSUMS!! How are you girlies? Hope you are well and not too cream crackered. If I´ve got your timetable right, by the time you get this there should be some fab shots of the Opera House and Sidney Harbour by now on your Blog. Hope you enjoyed the climb - I´m not that good with heights but what a fab experience it must have been - it´s so great to follow your travels. Hey, take care with all that driving huns. LOLH&K Chez xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Helloooooo Sydney Hi Tina thank for the texts and e-mail, I'm not sure your getting my reply's but hope you are. I'm dead jeolous you've been to Ramsey Street. Did you see Toadie? I was watching telly and Billy Connelly was in Melbourne, he was looking round at all the different sculpture, good one called THE ANGEL. but I did think Tina and Lynda tell a better story and make it much more interesting. In case you didn't get postage details it's as follows. Air Mail 7 to 10 days. By Sea 1 to 3 months depending if a ship is in dock. also below 2kg is very cheap. So enjoy Aussie land. Stay safe stacks of love. X X X
on second thoughts Hi again, now I have learned how to send you a message there is no stopping me. Thought about what I wrote yesterday and Kinka Beach and Mission Beach probably wouldn't suit you as it was nice and quiet and just right for us BOFs. I am sure by now you know how to find your way around so will wait to hear all about your trip around Aussie. Have fun.
Love Jan
and........ .....don't forget to try the famous meat pies from the caravan down on the waterfront in Sydney, comes with mushy peas and mashed spuds and gravy - that'll stop you in your boots! And in the pubs ask for a schooner - that's a large beer. And also, at Sydney quay there is a fish market that sells prawns as big a steaks! Ooooohhh I'm jealous again! Karen xx
Hi there yous guys - glad to know you are back in civilization (sorry, that doesn't apply to Aussie). We did the trip from Brisbane to Cairns last year. We were told it was a 15 hour drive but don't listen to them, it took two weeks with a lot of travelling, 2,500 kms but a great trip especially if you like squished kangaroos and bananas. Try Kinkia Beach cabin at motor camp, near Yapoon, Mission Beach south of Cairns and you will love Cairns. Watch out for box jelly fish, green ants, salt water crocks, sharks and red backs otherwise have a great trip. It will be safer to say in the pubs!!!
Love Jan and Norm
hi from the barnes hi lovley ladies hope you ok, i can see tour having a great time i'm quite envious, we love the blogg we're just no good at adding our messages (sorry) don't hold it against me. tina strictly come dancing at the o2 was fab, me and lisa loved it. was the dolphin meant to be pink or did it have a skin complaint? den and mitch are off skiing this week, den says that the weather is lovely out there really sunny i'm gutted i didn't go now' it was good fun last year but hopefully ben will still do the skiing holiday for his 30th next year, and we all can can go. i know i wasn't good at it but what a laugh. den and i have booked to go to new york for new year with gavin and tracy (loof),we're staying in the hilton in time square,how cool is that. tina, frankie says thankyou for her birthday money. she had a lovely birthday,lynda , nicky came down with the kids they really are lovely. keep on with the blogg it makes me laugh, i will try to add comments more often but don't think i've forgotten your out there doing your thing. carry on doing what your doing, look after yourselves and each other love to you both, sally den frankie and mitch xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
HI GIRLIES Hiya Huns
Well, when in Singapore, it just had to be done didn´t it, even if you couldn´t afford to stay there.........Raffles and the Singapore Slings I mean. I see Tina is expanding her glass collection!! Perhaps it´s just as well you didn´t stay cos I have a feeling that two bathrobes may have gone awol too!! What an experience though eh!! The skyline must be absolutely breathtaking, especially 72 floors up my brave girlies. Well, catch up with you soon on the Oceana leg of your fantabulous journey. Take care sweeties, love, hugs & besitos. Chez xxxxx
Hi Melbourne Hi again to you both, Thank you Tina for yesterdays postcard from Thailand and one today from Singapore, we're loving every bit of your news. Spoke to son on phone last night, he said it's not the best place you've been, but endure till the next stop, I'm sure there is something wonderful in Australia. And we've waiting to hear about it. Today is a nice sunny day in Kent for a change, haven't been out yet to see if it's cold though. Not much happening here thats as exciting. Love yer. Stay safe X X X
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS ! How do those blokes in singapore find time on sunday afernoons for sex ??
12 till 3pm PUB
3 till 4pm ROAST
4 till 6pm FOOTBALL
Afternoon gone
Glad your in oz ok but sorry to hear your accomadation isnt all that and your having problems finding elsewhere to stay , all here the same , your not missing anything. Keep your chins up (no pun intended ) take care xxx
you little beauts Have so enjoyed reading your blog through Asia and sorry I haven't written before but have only just found out how to send a message. I did try a private one about Norm after his op but it came back. Anyway, I think you have had a fantastic trip and done so much, don't how you managed to take on all those weird and wonderful experiences but I can imagine how you feel Tina, nice to get back to life more as you know it. I can feel we are into count down as you are only a few weeks away and we are getting so excited about seeing you both again. Norm is doing fine after his op, following his "game plan" but still restricted to what he can do and by afternoon is flagging somewhat. So, have fun you too in Aussie, look forward to reading more. Much love to you both, Jan and Norm
WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA Hi girls,Wow what a time you've had so far. Can't wait to hear all the bits you forgot to write as well. It's so exciting.Thaks for the post acrd we got this week from Vietnam. Will keep it up with our maps and pictures. I would have love to gone round that food market. Tried all the strange looking fruit. I hear dragon fruit is big out there. Hope your collecting recipes for me. Got over another half term, so hoping spring is just round the corner now. Kepp the news coming, we all fight over it as soon as we see new news. stay safe. x x x x
Utterly jealous! Girls, what can I say - having spent a most enjoyable hour catching up with everything you've been up to since I last checked your blog, I am now officially, super-shop-a-holically jealous. Just to imagine having bought so much stuff you've had to post some home makes me feel dizzy ....!! So glad that you're little 'tummy ailments' seem to have cleared up as no more mentions were made - would it have anything to do with the amount of LIITs and other alcoholic beverages I wonder ...!?
Anyway, really glad everything is going well and you're having a great time. Will have another look in the next week or so to find out how things are going over in Oz. Keep up the good blog-work and take care of each other. Lots of love, Eva xxxxxxxxxxxx
big blogs R us Hi Togas. Got the photo disks, do you want me to copy and distribute to the selected few, or wait to see if you want to edit any non-flattering ones out. I can also 'enhance' them with photoshop if there are any zitts, lines or blemishes that shouldn't be there, or you would like an enhanced bust or smaller waist. Also can you do the forthcoming itinerary, or send me the travel agents email and I can add it. Rambo4 DVD is on its way to Wilmington for distribution.
Wrong again Well came home early frrom England for an appointment with the hospital and guess what wrong again it has been put off again.
Never mind I had a lovely few days with Nicky and the children and got in a bingo night with Julie and Tash, they won but I only won £7.50 but it was a nice few days. Came back with EasyJet smashing flight landed 25 mins early so all well on that front.
Surprisingly Gib is keeping up for Feb is not a good time for us but we have been fully booked although being bad weather with rain not evertbody doesnt turn up. Paul was three down this week. and I am fully booked this week if everybody turns up.
Shouldnt ramble but dont know what else to say to keep your blog going.
Much love
Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxx
wow - you go girls! Hi there
Saw nicky the other day and she passed on your blog info.
Just read todays and it certainly sounds like you are having a blast and rather eventful time! The pictures look fab as do you two!
Will be up all night catching up on your blog entries.
Keep safe and have fun
love Nikki North and boys
xxxx
Sorry been a while for me to, think every one has forgotten about you nowand the novelty has worn off, haha only joking, them massages look well nice i could do with one of them after the game we had on saturday, apart from the testicle sack hanging out of that girls short they actually look quite pretty as well, im really glad you have managed to sort everything out anyways, i love you both lots and lots and ill right again soon,xxxxx
I AM GETTING DIZZY!! It´s true, Bangkok, Singapore, KL which is your "new, well-travelled lingo" which rolls off the tongue like L.A. I suppose!!! I am lost................... hope you ain´t......................so by my reckoning you are on your way back to Singapore (homeless once again).......yes???? I have to admit, I am a bit out of touch with your travels as we haven´t had the internet at work all week so have only just managed to get back in touch. Cabbages & Condoms - sounds crazy and fun. Well, hope you have a better time in S than in KL..............oh and by the way L, H´s ´n´K´s 2 u 2 xxxxxxxxx
Hi Lynda, glad to see your training at ARC didn't go to waste.....a condom palace !! (safety first) and LIIT. We are already planning a return party (you know us any excuse) where we are expecting you to practice the different LIIT variations with us as the willing guinea pigs. Talking of parties, Jan had a surprise 60th at the weekend which was really good fun. Sadly however John forgot the address and spent a considerable amount of time lurking in the bushes by her house (it wasn't there) dressed as darth vader !!! Having got freezing cold and worried he might get arrested he returned home before phoning me to get the right address by which time he'd lost enthusiasm for the latex and got changed. We were all sooooo..... disappointed.
James has managed to sell his house so is a little less manic as the pressure is off. Gary is on the missing list now that YIP has folded. Anita has moved out of her house so is also less stressed. We are now all walking around like Winston....if we get any more laid back things will come to a halt - as if the young people would allow us !!! Now you are totally up to date with our highly exciting, fun packed lives. Anyway keep your stories coming as they are at least brightening up our cold, dark and foggy days. Love lorraine, all your friends and young people at ARC xxxxx
Hiya Girls! I have a theory as to why your messages are dwindling! Our lives are so boring in comparison! Have sat here thinking about what I can tell you that might be interesting.....came up with 'it's bloody freezing'; 'have been to Sainsburys twice this week' and 'the new series of Most Haunted has started'! See what I mean, it just doesn't compare!! Even being in a departure lounge for 12 hours is more exciting......trust me!
Enjoyed your latest entries and was intrigued by your Ladyboys! Did you say where you met them, cos if you did I missed it. Was it in Cabbages and Condoms?? What a place eh? Am presuming the condoms were only used in the decor and didn't actually feature in the menu??
Seriously love reading what you are up to and particularly like the photos, you both look so relaxed. Am constantly telling Ian that it's just what I need, but he won't have it.....how very unreasonable! Keep me dreaming!!
Take care girls, Loads of love, The Hendys xxxxx
Testing blogs Hallo Blog Engineer. How the devil are you? Don't forget, if you feel lonely, just blog us and we'll invite you out! ps I did send a blog but can't see it so perhaps there was a problem. Love JP
Sorry Sorry, I havent written lately .through the blog but I am not very good at writing stories but just to say that I am sorry to hear that the last few days havenot worked out very well for you but you have to expect the odd hiccoughs. Just to test your stickablity for all this travelling and exploring.
Anyway have fun and be careful but have fun. Must help Nicky put her covers back on her three piece. KLouis and Mia send hugs and kissess to you both and from all of us much love
Mum Nicky Louis and Mia xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
test....... icle seems fine to me. Sorry I've not spoke for a few days, they've actually kept me busy at work so had no time to get on here... what's that all about?! No point in in trying to set up one of those rubber restaurants in Dartford, no-one uses them by the look of the town centre. The view from the top of the Tree looks good. Did you hock a loogie from the top? please tell me you did. I'm also getting a little disillusioned about this trip of yours, are you sure it's not just one big shopathon? I didn't mind you spending my inheritance on a global adventure, but looks like most of it's being spent on stuff I could get you cheaper on Ebay ;o) I'll let you get back to your plane spotting now, love ya xxx
glad your not lost hi, glad have updated blog was starting to wonder if you had gotten lost but natalie will be so happy to here that you have not
she has made up a little song its called the nanny song cant remember it all but here is a taster "i love my nanny oh i bemember wen my nanny was here and we did have some fun oh i do love my nanny" some thing like that but rest assured she has definatly not forgotten you.i did email you last night and will again soon love you and cant even begin to tell you how much i miss you and love to auntie too xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hello you two, Glad to hear everything is going well and enjoying speaking to you on the phone Lynda, keep calling with your stories. I had to send you this note because you’re never going to believe this . yesterday evening we went and watched Take That the Musical and I must say it was amazing, we all loved it and even Nicky was up dancing at the end of the show. It made us all think we really wanted to be in a band and we all started dreaming. When we got back we all joked that we would try and find some auditions to see (just for a laugh) if we could get through. You’re not going to believe this but what a coincidence that on Sunday in Swanley they did the auditions for a tribute PJ and Duncan group (Ant and Dec's old group) they are to be called BJ and Bumcan. Darren was so excited and really up for it so he decided to go to audition. Obviously he asked me to partner with him but I explained I was waiting for the Bros Tribute band (Dros) so turned him down. Anyway Matt was also desperate to try out his stuff so he and Darren got dressed up in their baseball caps, practiced their Geordie accents and went down to the auditions to see what was occurring. You will never guess who was there............... Jimmy - he had decided to audition too. He didn’t tell anyone because he really wanted to be “Dec” and he said he would feel like he was letting everyone down if he didn’t get it. You will never guess who else was there .. Simon Bloody Cowell - apparently he has this massive idea to take BJ and Bumcan around the UK as the original group had a massive following and he feels its time to bring them back. He is putting all of his contacts and best guys behind this to make it work. Well, the auditions were held at Swanley Hall and the queue ran all the way back to the £1 shop in the high street (way past Asda). Darren and Matt finally went in together and did their version of "let’s get ready to Rumble" - when Matt rapped (shouted) out the immortal words "watch us wreck the mike, psyche" Simon Cowell asked them to STOP IMMEDIATLEY he said . That was absolutely . Fabulous, He went onto explain that they are everything he has ever wanted in a BJ and Bumcan tribute. He said that with a bit of work and a lot of dedication they could dream of selling out amazing venues like Wilmington Memorial Hall (how cool is that). He called a stop to the auditions and sent all other people waiting to audition home. Darren and Matt only bloody well got through they are now BJ and Bumcan. They have been taken away this evening by the local bus company to stay at the Campanile by the Dartford Bridge for 2 days of intense voice coaching, how showbiz is that. They are doing their first night at G-A-Y on Wednesday followed up by headlining the Weight watchers Easter Party at Birchwood Golf Club. They are both so happy and we wish you could come and see them. We are all so excited, obviously Jimmy is gutted but I have managed to find him a audition for Elton John next Thursday in Bexley Village so he is OK for now ... Obviously this is all rubbish again and totally fabricated! I am sitting at home on my settee next to my beautiful wife wishing we could be sitting in Sydney sipping on a cool beer with you. My stories could never be as good as yours! Enjoy girls, keep doing as much as you can and GO AND DO US PROUD . X :-)