Party on
Posted by stuandamy on July 26, 2006
Well here we are……jobless and homeless and nowhere to go. This travelling malarkey is just great isn’t it !! Amanda and I are just putting the final preparations together. As you can imagine Amanda has her spreadsheets all updated and in order of importance so we’re cooking with gas. Did I mention that Stu bought me a lovely baby pink suitcase to pack all my clothes in :O)
This week we have been visiting friends and family saying our final goodbyes to them all. Pretty emotional stuff but we knew it was always going to be this way. We make our final trip to Annan this weekend for the family leaving do. Should be a great weekend and can’t wait to see everyone ( Even Uncle Dave !)
We had the “Little’s” leaving doo in Edinburgh on the 8th July which was the first of many. Mum and Dad put on a lovely BBQ and it even stayed dry for most of it…so unlike the Scottish weather!! Mum managed to compose herself long enough to do a wee speech in the house and gave me and Stu some lovely pressies which will be coming to NZ with us. A lot of wine and Gin was consumed and we even managed to get a little shot of Sing Star on the go at the end of the night….I pity their neighbours that’s all I can say.
Talking of leaving do’s (of which we’ve had plenty over the last couple of weeks), we had our friends night out on Saturday which was a great success. So many people turned up to the Walkabout pub and it just made me realise how lucky we are to have so many great friends. All the usual suspects turned up, as well as a few friends we hadn’t seen for a while. Needless to say much beer was consumed which resulted in a nasty Sunday morning headache. The sights in the Lava and Ignite (Cavendish) nightclub certainly didn’t help. It was one hell of an experience. Hippo-croca-pigs everywhere ! In fact Pud mentioned that it was how he would imagine an Annan club to be if such a thing was in existence. Strong words, but not far off the mark.
Attached is a group photo of all of us outside the Walkabout bar. Cheers to everyone that came along. You made our night !
Stu & Amy
CB said
Good luck to you both, your our best mates and were the bestest ever neighbours anyone could have. Don’t stay away too long.
We Love You
CB and TB
Amanda D said
Can’t wait till you guys arrive – we are soooooo looking fwd to it! See you on the 10th
Luv Manda, Willie, Georgia & Cammie x
Amanda D said
Can’t wait to see you guys at Whakatane Airport on 10th August! Have a great time in KL, see you soon
Luv
Manda, Willie and the kiddlies
PS: How cool am I? Got our first night out planned for the day after you arrive!!! Superb!
MUM & DAD LITTLE said
We have just seen you off at the airport and wish you both all the love in the world.
Your adventure begins and all of us will be following you on the internet.
good luck guys.
Mum & Dad
xxxooo
MUM and DAD LLOYD said
Just home from airport after a very watery farewell. Just as well we didnt know about the hour delay otherwise all female members of the party would have been de-hydrated by the time you took off. Looking forward to hearing about all your exploits. Enjoy your (relaxing !!!) few days in Malaysia.
Love you both loads xxx Mum and Dad.
CB said
Hey dudes
Just downloaded the pics and I am just about to try and get them on the flicker thingy so keep a look out.
All the best to you guys, we love you so much
Take care of yourselves, and see you soon (not sure i can wait til next year XXXX)
CB X
nicola, rab and robert said
hi hope everything goes well for you both, have a fantastic time. will be thinking bout you this halloween. ha ha take care. xxx
Sue said
We wish you all the best on your adventure. You have made it through the hard part (airport is the worst!!) but now the fun begins. Enjoy every second!
Take care,
Sue & Molby
PS. if you decide you need a holiday from NZ please feel free to ‘pop’ over to Canada!
MUM & DAD LITTLE said
Hey ho lil guys, hope you made to Kuala Lumpa safely and are enjoying a good chill out, you’ll both need it after that journey!
Amy can you apologise to Stu for me, I’ve um accidently washed his woolen Scotland Hat with the flappy ears and I think it would now fit Hayden very nicely!
Love you loads and miss you heeps already Maw alias Mod xxx
daz1 said
Hey guys, hope all is well. Finally found this website after being given a dodgy address. Hope you’re having a lovely time over there in Malaysia, thankfully it has stopped raining here. The big yin upstairs must have been sobbin for a wee while. Will keep an eye on the site for any updates and sure will speak to you soon. Lots of love Daz & Eloise xxxx
P.S. think dad’s broken your Capri……..only joshin chief.
McFly said
Hi Guys!
Great to hear you have arrived safe and are having such a good time
) It sounds amazing.
Hope lounging around in the sunshine isn’t proving too boring for you ;op
Missing you loads but am looking forward to hearing about all your adventures.
Have fun.
Deb McFlyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
MUM and DAD LLOYD said
Just had our 1st web chat and it was great fun. We definately need a little practice on not talking over each other with the slight time delay, but it is going to make you both seem a little closer to home. Looking forward to our next chat Enjoy your Spa day tomorrow.
Love Mum and Dadxxx
CB said
Hi Guys
TB is sad he missed our web cam chat, HUGE thanks to my adopted new ma and pa for letting me race over to their house and speak to you yesterday. Can’t wait for my own webcam to be delivered.
Oh and Amanda I ran out of tissues after reading my card!! Cheers honey.
Speak and see you soon XXXXX CB
MUM & DAD LITTLE said
Hi our little wanderers, hope you are well. Just had a look through the airport photos and feel like I’ve just seen you off again with all the same emotions! Went to the Casino last night with Dad and Debs it was good fun but maybe the wrong place as you guys were with us there last year sob sob. Anyhoo we’re happy for you and hope you have a ball in all that sunshine and pampering sessions your no doubt having at the mo. Take care and look after each other sending you all the love in the world wee lambs,Mum, Dad Debs and all the family xxxxxxxxxx
Terry said
Hi Guys,
I hope you are both having the time of your lives, I still can’t believe that you flew out with tears in your eyes and still never told your parents that you had won the lottery. Sorry about missing you on the webcam the other night but some of us still have to work for a living. It’s not a full week since you guys have left but my liver is recovering extremely well and the doctor has told me that I won’t have to go to the next AA meeting. The new neighbours are really nice; unlike old ones they even have their own gardening tools like hedge trimmers and strimmers. I have been reading the other comments that people have been leaving they are really nice (I wonder if they would be as nice if they knew what I knew) Anyway have to go and annoy someone else now have a great day see you soon on the webcam all the best.
TB or not TB
xxxxx
MUM and DAD LLOYD said
Just checked out your update and you both seemed to have had a terrific time in KL. It looks a great place. Not sure if you have been getting our texts but just to wish you both well on the next leg of your travelling. We hope all goes well and will speak to you soon.
Love Mum and Dad xxx
Lesley McAully said
Amanda,
Just found this site – what a great idea…. You are going to have a hard job when you get to New Zealand finishing all this relaxing and having to work for a living!!! mind you if Stu is going to work, you could be a lady of leisure for a while eh?? Hope you are having a terrific time and not missing this place at all!?
Willie D said
Stu & Amanda
Bloody Marvellous to have you here in the land of the long white cloud. Might have to nip down to the Masonic Hotel tonight for a flagon or 3 of Lion Brown.
Been a long wait but well worth it. Hope it all works out well and meets all your dreams.
Cheers Ears
Willie
TB said
Hi Guys…… did I tell you the one about the…………….An Australian ventriloquist visiting New Zealand walks into a small
town and sees a local sitting on his porch patting his dog.
Ventriloquist: “Hey, good looking dog, mate. Mind if I speak to him?”
New Zealander: “The dog doesn’t talk, you stupid Aussie.”
Ventriloquist: “Hey dog, how’s it going old mate?”
Dog: “Doin’ alright.”
The New Zealander is shocked!
Ventriloquist: “Is this Kiwi your owner?”
Dog: “Yep.”
Ventriloquist: “How does he treat you?”
Dog: “Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and
takes me to the lake once a week to play.”
The New Zealander can’t believe his ears!
Ventriloquist: “Mind if I talk to your horse?”
New Zealander: “The horse doesn’t talk.”
Ventriloquist: “Hey horse, how’s it going?”
Horse: “No worries.”
The New Zealander’s mouth is agape.
Ventriloquist: “Is this your owner?”
Horse: “Yep.”
Ventriloquist: “How’s he treat you?”
Horse: “Pretty good, thanks for asking. He rides me regularly, brushes
me down often, and keeps me in the barn to protect me from the
elements.”
The New Zealander is TOTALLY amazed!
Ventriloquist: “Mind if I talk to your sheep?”
New Zealander: “The sheep’s a liar.”
could’nt think of anything else to write. Enjoy
TB & CB
tony and colette said
at last us computer novices have managed to log on to your site! its great to be able to follow you on your big adventure, it keeps you both close to home. i hope you will be able to teach tony some songs from down under when you get back- it will make a pleasant change from the usual stuff he churns out! take care enjoy xx
christine said
Hi hope you both douing good and having a great time
its great to follow your events over there
hope you enjoy your job stu
tack care both talk to you soon
lv christine xxx