From Corkills
Hi, we are still here and enjoying your travels though it is a while, because of compuer problems, since we have caught up on your travels. So very very sorry to learn of Tony's passing - please pass on our belated condolences to your folks, Michael. We will refrain from mentioning the rugger. Thinking of you, Bob and Karen
Response: Thanks for the message, with UK rugby every chance has to be taken usually but I will refrain!! See you soon it does not seem like 11 months.
From Dave
Bloody hell the All Blacks loss is everywhere in the media. Pachendale coverage pales in comparison. All black jokes are all coming out thick and fast.
So England are through to the semis much to your dismay as well. It is feasable that the final will be the same teams as in the first game. Will that ever be a dingdong.
From kevin parker
We are on our way to France on 6th Sept. Golf Course in good shape and hands. Got some more money from a gaming Trust so finances are doing well. Pleased to hear you are fulfilling your goals.
Best Regards,
From Russell
Hi Jean and Mike
Your descriptions of your trip around Ireland could have been taken from margaret's and my diary from 8 years ago, apart from it being in the opposite direction and inflation having got much worse. The great reading continues - keep it up.
Regards Russell Cooney
Response: Congratulations, I see you have qualified for the champs, obviously the advice from others has not affected your game!!
From Malcolm
Your diary is great. I took the family down to Queenstown and Dunedin for a week holiday.waking up to minus 7 C to go skiing took some adjusting.Beaut scenery and blue sky weather.Had agame with Alan McKay on his course, the greens were rock hard from 7 days of heavy frosts,the ponds were iced over allowing the balls to bounce off;just your cup of tea! On arriving back home 9 degrees feels mild... but for how long.Pleased to read you'll be home at end of yr.We're off to Noosa end of August to spend 1 week with Michelle parents, looking forward to thaw out.
Response: No water and hard fast greens would suit your golf!! We are in Eire at the moment, usual problems with access to internet, may have to wait until we return to UK to sort it out. It is not raining at the moment!!
From Jo and Tony
Hi Jean and Michael
You'll probably be back in the UK before you get this. I tried to send you a birthday wish on your birthday, but it's not in the list below, so you obviously didn't get it. So I'm trying again. I'm not really good at this Techo stuff. Sorry and belated birthday wishes from the UK McEntegarts.
Response: It was received, we did a blaket reply on Clair's message as there were also others
From clair
What a cheap skate you are Micheal McEntegart, poor Jean not having a lovely surprise hotel for her birthay. This is a name and shame.
'Happy Birthday' Jean from all of us in wet old England
Response: jean says thanks for all the messages reminding her of her birthday!!!
From Corrie and John
Thanks for your reports.Into winter here.Weather still great for this time of year .Golf course unrecognisable with fairways all resown and the rest in great order .Barbara Gibson and Colin Dickie now onthe Board with Dave and Mel Smith .
Boys off to Nelson for our golf trip in Oct .We're off to the Cook Islands next week for some r n r .
Damien has new son Lachlan all well .
Best wishes and safe travelling.
Response: Have a good break, hope the sun shines for you. Just remember that Cook Island time is the excuse for everything being late!!
From Dave
Extn granted until 31 Mar 08
Response: Thanks for that, we have now moved to Berlin that was a trip!!!
From Joce
You, ...maintaining a car? ...
Yeah right!
Have been busy, busy, and also visiting Westport. All is well here. Will be in touch via email shortly.
Response: Cheeky sod, the car got a wash and a hoover inside the other day though the mould from the bread crumbs is becoming a problem!
From Joce
Offer of a bed for the World Cup is tempting. However, please confirm that we can wear black and chant, (from time to time), "Go Kiwis Go!".
Response: It is unlikely that you will have anything to cheer about, so you may wear what you like!!!
From Jackie
Hi Jean
The McDonalds Fun Run wasn't the same without you!!
Response: Can't say I mised it but I'm sure you did a great job. Did you take the shield? Did you manage to talk anyone into helping? Now in UK where it is freezing and promising to snow today. Love to everyone Jean
From Michelle & Malcolm
Good to know you are having such an interesting time!
You have made a great job of your web site which we have really enjoyed reading-- a nice balance between the informative, funny and totally unbelievable!! It's now on our favourites list!
Take care...
Michelle & Malcolm
PS Are beards back in fashion over there Mike?
Response: The beard has gone!! It was too hot and started to take up too much time. When it disappeared everyone reckoned it knocked 10 years off!!!
Next stop the jungle then europe. It will be good to get back to western society.
Glad we are keeping you amused, remember to hand in those cards under 80-- we are watching!!
regards MIchael and Jean
From John
Looks like your are enjoying yourselves .Played golf with Thomas Park and Morgan on the 1st March and enjoyed dinner with Thomas and partner Mob that night .He's off back to Thailand this week with a badly twisted ankle when 99% pissed one night .He's unemployed most of the time.Hurricanes well beaten by the Stormers last week played hopeless but still 5th on the table.Weather still hot.Clair has completed her purchase and all is well at 11 and 15 Golf Rd.
Cheers John
Response: Thanks for that. Hows interclub going?
We saw the hurricanes result and assumed that the SA had all their Springboks playing.
Off to the jungle tomorrow so that should be fun!
Michael
From dave and christine
Fleming played the Poms into the final and then lo and behold the No 1 team appeared. They batted and bowled the ozzies into oblivion. It was bloody good to watch Glad you're having a ball but you'll come back as linguists with all those strange town names you've had to pronounce. Oh Jean Kenakena school half burnt down on 2nd day of school. Suspected arson.
Response: I have to admit I was amazed when I found out that England had managed to roll both the aussies and kiwis, I would have preferred they did it in the WI next month.
Interesting about Kena Kena School, they always say what a good school it is!!!
We have been in the bush for the lst week hence no replies or entries to the site. We are a bit sore after the walk but it was all worthwhile.
Regards Michael
From John
Poms beat the Aussie 2 zip .They will be welcomed home as heros .Who cares about the Ashes.
Summer has at last arrived here ,with the usual water shortages.
Response: I always knew they were good!!!
Arsenal got out of jail again! their luck has to run out.
It is difficult to watch games when the commentary is in spanish.
Did you watch Mickelson play at Pebble Beach?
Cheers Michael
From clair Probert
Hello Hope Jean is feeling better. How is it all going? Parcels have arrived in the UK. XXX
Response: Good, we are still alive and will see you in March
Love Michael
From John and Corrie
Glad to see you are both still alive and coping with the locals.Arsenal keep beating the crap out of Liverpool so nothing changes ,same for United.
We had our first tuesday golf game with Russell as the sub on the 30th.
Checked up with Sue at your house and all seems ok.
All the best .
Response: Maybe, but we beat Chelsea!! Thank god I have not had to watch the cricket
From Dave
Well you will pleased to know that the Poms got snotted by the Black Caps. It was a b.... terrible game. Poms v Aussie today (Aussie Day) Poms out for 111. Aussie batting before tea Gilly run out. It is not good TV. Have fun.
Response: I know!!! I am just pleased I am miles away and do not have to listen to all the crap
Michael
From Tony McEntegart
Ok guys have a great journey - Mike have a beer occasionally - might not make you feel better in the morning, but bet it will put a smile on your dial.
See you in March - you have options of where to stay now - Tony & Jo