tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2009-11-11:/MokoFeed2009-11-11T05:28:15+01:00tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-08-10:/2008/07/26/the-arrival-4502780/#c7479579Gary Williams2008-08-10T19:21:51+02:002008-08-10T19:21:51+02:00This is the lastest update of all the pictures from the last leg.<br> follow the link below.<br> <br> http://www.hislaptop.co.uk/bartons/<br> <br> The total number of pictures that can be viewed 4550<br> <br> I hope that everyone who has followed the trip have enjoyed the pictures.<br> <br> Gary<br> <br> tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-27:/2008/07/26/the-arrival-4502780/#c7378565Hilary2008-07-27T12:21:36+02:002008-07-27T12:21:36+02:00Happy Homecoming!<br> Greetings from Australia, Sydney sends its love to you all. Had a good flight (luckily not on the Quantas one!), although a bit jet lagged. It's great to be back and having a fab time. Have been to Bondi & Manly, & today have visited some friends of Richard's in Surrey Hills. Off to Port Macquarie on Tuesday.<br> Glad you got back safely,<br> lots of love Hilary xxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-23:/2008/07/14/sample-pics-from-america-4447870/#c7354830Sue Bleazard2008-07-23T21:47:10+02:002008-07-23T21:47:10+02:00Hello folks! Hope you've enjoyed your last week in Canada, all the best for a safe and hassle free journey back to Blighty on Friday. Just in case you didn't get last email, AnneLouise, yes you can definitely put me down as a second referee for jobs.<br> Lots of love and hope to see you soon! Sue xxxxxxxxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-14:/2008/07/10/bear-essentials-in-whistler-4427517/#c7283082Nicola herbert2008-07-14T19:49:51+02:002008-07-14T19:49:51+02:00Great to hear your news of Canada as usual it all sounds absolutely fantastic. J you will be writing travel guides next!<br> We can't wait for you to get back home and catch up. It is all too quiet without you to jolly us along.<br> Finsh school next week and I think I can safely say I am never working every day again! Last week just as I am on my knees OFSTED appear so this week is finally time for a bit of fun and end of term doss. Have really enjoyed being a class teacher though I love all the little stories they come in with which take about 10 mins to get to the point. Nothing for Sept yet back to supply.<br> We're in the Lakes quite a bit this hol so will be in touch very soon.<br> Lots of love the Herberts.(A. currently dying of man flu I'm giving him lots of sympathy obviously)tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-14:/2008/07/10/bear-essentials-in-whistler-4427517/#c7278668Paul says2008-07-14T10:23:40+02:002008-07-14T10:23:40+02:00Looking forward to hearing a few of the tales first hand. You have been really lucky to have found all the right places. I only have 5days to go yipee!<br> <br> C u all soon.<br> <br> Paultag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-11:/2008/07/10/bear-essentials-in-whistler-4427517/#c7261065Shirley Crowther2008-07-11T18:04:41+02:002008-07-11T18:04:41+02:00Dear All it just doesn't seem 12 months since you set off and there's 2 weeks left. I'll wait for the book to come out. I've looked at your sight occasionally and thought about you often. It's obvious that you all have been very blessed by the opportunities you have had. Take care on the final leg of the journey and may God be with you!<br> Shirley xxxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-10:/2008/07/10/bear-essentials-in-whistler-4427517/#c7255522Grandma Barton2008-07-10T22:42:35+02:002008-07-10T22:42:35+02:00Hi Just thought i would leave you a message as we have been playing on the internet whilst looking after 2 of my favourite girls, yes I know I have 3 but haven't seen the 3rd. one for a while!!!<br> Sounds like you are enjoying your time at the Whistler, we didn't see any bears when we were there! how lucky are you!!<br> <br> I could not believe there were so many messages from you lately, are you getting bored or what!! ha ha.<br> Well have to go now parents are back to take charge of the chilren<br> see you all in two weeks<br> <br> Love Grandma xxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-06:/2008/07/01/sheepless-in-seattle-or-should-that-be-s-4390044/#c7213665Lisa Smith2008-07-06T00:00:49+02:002008-07-06T00:00:49+02:00Dearest Brother<br> <br> I have just reread your blog and comments, blah blah, and noticed that I have told u that my birthday is on Wednesday - well I must have had ferry-lag or something as I have just realised my birthday is on Tuesday and not Wednesday as previously stated. As for us - I am all for a splash of capitalism - just hope David remembers to do something special - high hopes - high in the sky apple pie hopes!!!<br> <br> Much love<br> <br> Lisa xxx<br> <br> Have spoken to Jane Kendal at South Lakes District Council and spot is booked for busking/street entertainer so you had all better acquire new skills in Canada!! The only one who has a hope of earning anything is Rowan on the diablo. Also, with your capitalist view point in mind, have ordered August edition of Big Issue (x500) (ps who incidentally have just been part of a merger with Hallmark!!) to get you started!! xxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-05:/2008/07/01/sheepless-in-seattle-or-should-that-be-s-4390044/#c7211434bartonsgoglobal2008-07-05T17:12:33+02:002008-07-05T17:12:33+02:00Lisa you Nutter<br> <br> Prezzies? don't know what you are talking about, we have shunned all capitalist thoughts since all growing dreadlocks and starting to busk. They are a form of surpression pressed upon us by the rulling classes of hallmark et al.<br> <br> NOTE WELL<br> <br> This last just the month of July. My birthday in August not affected. tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-05:/2008/07/01/sheepless-in-seattle-or-should-that-be-s-4390044/#c7211407bartonsgoglobal2008-07-05T17:07:00+02:002008-07-05T17:07:00+02:00Hi 12 year old<br> <br> <br> Thanks for the message (request, plea) Don't know what happened there. Hope you had nice BDay anyhow. In the mean time please admire Annie prezzie.<br> <br> See you soon<br> <br> The Bstag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-03:/2008/07/01/sheepless-in-seattle-or-should-that-be-s-4390044/#c7199557The Smiths2008-07-03T23:17:58+02:002008-07-03T23:17:58+02:00Wow - we have only been away for 10 days and numerous entries on the blog. Pity you have only now got the hang of it just as u r on the home run!!!<br> <br> Boise sounds a blast - do u think your new pals would like us to visit? we could easily tie that in with a trip to Neil & Peggys and also some friends we know in Spokane. All looks relatively near woudn't you say??<br> <br> Also - i notice that 12 yr old james is asking for his pressie - just in case u forget - it is my birthday on wednesday so don't disappoint me now!!<br> <br> I take it the regular blogging is down to the purchase of new laptop in US. If i mail u £400 do ya think u could get me one too??!! <br> <br> Anywa- I don't know why I am spending time replying to all these entries. We only got back last night and the house is a complete bombsite. Dirty washing everywhere - Eden is so excited to be home she has just about every toy out as she rediscovers things she hasn't played with in more than 6 months! Had better get this cleared up. Also they have not long been in bed due to trip to movies to see Narnia Prince Caspian - fabbo film - catch it if u get chance!!<br> <br> All for now - loadsa love & sloppy stuff<br> <br> your wonderful sister<br> <br> Lisa xxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-07-03:/2008/07/01/sheepless-in-seattle-or-should-that-be-s-4390044/#c7197315james2008-07-03T18:48:23+02:002008-07-03T18:48:23+02:00hi guys<br> 12 year old james here, just wondering if you have sent a present for me as you did for annie, because one hasnt arrived at dads like annies did.<br> <br> love from james<br> <br> P.S. thanks for the post card and our new address is:<br> <br> 4 Church Street<br> Carlton <br> Barnsley<br> S71 3EY<br> England tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-22:/2008/06/22/san-francisco-to-portland-4345915/#c7103541Nicola Herbert2008-06-22T17:56:15+02:002008-06-22T17:56:15+02:00Hi AL J,R and E.<br> Thought I'd better send a message before you cross me off the address list.<br> Love reading your messages, it sound absolutely fantastic I'm travelling in my head. We will never have the money as as fast as I earn it (so much the breadwinner you know!) Andrew thinks of something else he needs. At the moment we have had a weekend of heavy rain followed by cold and high winds of the outdoor kind. Are you sure you want to come home?<br> The ch. are booked into the YMCA Lakeside for daycamps on Aug 4th so will be at mum's all week hope to catch up with you then and we are house swapping with them for a few days later in Aug as our hol this year so by that time you'll have had enough of us for a while!<br> Lots of love have thought of you lots look forward to seeing you in Aug.<br> Nicolatag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-10:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c7014182Grandma Barton2008-06-10T21:23:34+02:002008-06-10T21:23:34+02:00Hi everyone<br> <br> I was very jealous when I heard that you spoke to the Smiths!!<br> <br> Glad that you enjoyed Disneyland, even if Dad didn't!!<br> I can't wait to hear all about it when you come home.<br> <br> The weather here is still good but we do need some rain desparately, the lawns are all brown, not pretty i'm afraid!!<br> <br> I hope that you enjoy San Fransisco, everyone says it is beautiful,them Clarkes have all been there of course!<br> <br> After SF is it then over to Idaho and are you flying it looks a long way on the map. We were looking at John's map of the US on Sunday.<br> Well lots of love to you all. <br> I am counting the days now until you come home.tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-08:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6998422Bob Avery2008-06-08T22:22:51+02:002008-06-08T22:22:51+02:00Hi everybody, great to see that you are still having a great time. I am not sure where you are exactly at the present moment but presume that you have left NZ by now.<br> I hope Rowan had a great birthday. Sorry for not leaving many meassages but the technology seems abit too difficult for me!! In other words I just don't know how to work it! We have left a couple of emails, but I am not sure wether you have received them or even if the address is correct. We have just come back from a week away in Rosie. Part of it in Devon and a few days in the New forest. You will be pleased to hear that she is going very sweetly, with no problems at all. We are hoping to get in a few weekends before your return. Owen has some pictures to email to you and also I have my brothers address in California for you, just in case you happen to be nearby! I will email them and hope for the best!<br> We have been following your reports with interest and looking at all the pictures, well not all of them, but quite a few. The Cook islands sound wonderfull. Did Rowan and Eleanor ride on the back of the mopeds? It all sounds fun but It's just not fair! we are all working hard here! <br> Keep up the good 'work' and take care. Lots of love, W B O & C.tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-08:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6995931Andrew2008-06-08T17:42:22+02:002008-06-08T17:42:22+02:00Well, you're still away then. Not sure why you have to go to all this trouble for a holiday. We've just returned from a week in Wales. It rained every day but we didn't let that spoil our fun. We did some coasteering and surfing and carried our (your) bikes all the way there on the car roof and went out on them once. Still I enjoyed the rows with Nicola and complaints from the children.<br> <br> I've passed my motorbike test, it means I can go out and get a 1000cc monster if I want to. I sneer and scoff at you on your mopeds. Although slightly envious as to how easy it was for you to be allowed to ride them. I had to do an intensive 4 day course. So I dress like a power-ranger now, although still on my scooter, so it doesn't quite look right.<br> <br> I've just returned from doing the White Rose Classic which is an 85 mile cycling sportive around the Dales (you probably won't remember what they are). It was very hot and hilly and I've decided I need a new bike as mine was the most rubbish bike in the field, several pro-like people pointed and laughed at me on it.(come home Ann, I need some back up. Nicola). <br> <br> Just off to swim with dolphins (in the bath, we've got one of those wind up ones). After that long and chaffing bike ride, there's something that reminds me of a pair of coconuts that I need to soak.tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-08:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6991690Ellie2008-06-08T06:12:02+02:002008-06-08T06:12:02+02:00Come on Guys, we want More comments and e-mails!!!tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-05:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6968736Jonny2008-06-05T00:34:38+02:002008-06-05T00:34:38+02:00Go for it Paul!!<br> <br> PS what does K say about it all?<br> <br> Heres to lots of hollidays in NI!! :-)tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-06-02:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6945864Sue Bleazard2008-06-02T14:07:14+02:002008-06-02T14:07:14+02:00Ay up everybody! We've just come back from a week in France so this is a bit late, but happy birthday Rowan! I hope you had a wonderful birthday, sounds deadly dull there, hope you were'nt too bored.......larf larf! I thought about you all as we were heading off for our holiday, our first venture abroad with Benji. When we got to Portsmouth, he got out of the car and shouted " Yey! France!" <br> We had a brilliant time, lots of lovely grub and vin rouge, definitely going again next year. lots and lots of love and take care, Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-31:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6932634Paul M2008-05-31T15:41:14+02:002008-05-31T15:41:14+02:00Hello everyone<br> <br> Hope you are all well and having a wonderful time in another tropical part of the world. You did the right thing not to buy a house before you left should be able to get more for your money now excellent. I handed in my notice last week and will be off to N Ire at the end of the summer. Haven,t got anything yet but have a few applications in the pipeline. Keeping my fingers crossed otherwise its supply work. We're off to dublin tomorrow got some cheap flights everyone for less than a tenner and thats return!! Anyway take care.<br> <br> The Moorestag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-24:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6876763Karen & Gary2008-05-24T15:06:20+02:002008-05-24T15:06:20+02:00Happy Birthday Rowan, hope you have a great day although it<br> sounds impossible not to reading your messages. <br> <br> Love to you all, not too long now until your return, Grandma is counting the days<br> <br> Take care<br> xxxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-23:/2008/05/23/cook-islands-report-4210013/#c6869083The Smiths2008-05-23T13:02:07+02:002008-05-23T13:02:07+02:00Hi guys!<br> <br> Great to hear from you - we have been wondering how u guys were getting on on what the cook isles were like. Have looked on the globe to locate you so know where u are now!<br> <br> Sounds brill - white sands and palm trees - I don't need to know any more - it sounds just my kinda place!<br> <br> Pity about the rain tho - esp on the back of a moped - good job u haven't packed your straighteners girls - your hair would be a frizzy mess!!<br> <br> I am afraid to say according to the Cook Islands Tourist site we have been on today, it states that the rainy season is a myth and that they enjoy good weather all year round!!! We have found out that mangoes; guavas; pawpaw, bananas and coconuts grow all year round (bit like Tesco then!). We have also learnt that the land is maily volcanic and just in case u didn't know - Saturday is market day so - happy shopping!!!<br> <br> A very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rowan for Sunday. We have tried to call your mobile but couldn't get thru so left a msg but don't know if u can pick it up with your NZ phone. Will try to ring again on Sun to speak to birthday boy but in case we don't get thru - know that we will be thinking of u all as u celebrate his 12th birthday!<br> <br> With lots and lots of love.<br> <br> Lisa & gang xxxxxx<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-13:/2008/05/06/swimming-with-the-dolphins-4137178/#c6792811Barton Seniors2008-05-13T20:57:11+02:002008-05-13T20:57:11+02:00Got the parcel and posters today for your return.Keep looking at the photos of NZ and OZ. Stunning views and sunsets. Very professional shots(whoever took them).Organised the transport for FRiday 25 July so you better come back on that date !!<br> Hi Mum here<br> Thought it was about time I sent you a message As you know we received parcel, unfortunately the small shell was broken but all the rest are fine. they are sitting on the chest in Ellie's bedroom<br> We are having fantastic weather here at the moment, it has been about 24 degrees for the last two days and we are all getting a tan, trying to compete with you lot!!.<br> We have got 2 great photo's which Jack Pos. has down loaded for us, one of the 4 of you camping and one of Rowan and Eleanor, head and shoulders shot. <br> Love to all of you<br> Grandma and Grandpa xxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-12:/2008/05/05/southland-to-christchurch-4132216/#c6784739Hilary2008-05-12T21:39:18+02:002008-05-12T21:39:18+02:00Hi Jonathan, <br> I'm glad you've been finding out about my namesake Sir Edmund, although I think you'll find he spells his name with two l's. I expect you were subconsciously thinking of me and wishing I was with you in NZ! I remember being a bit alarmed by the number of people that appear to die on Mt Cook so probably a good job you stuck to the lower ground! Did you get to the Antarctic museum in Christchurch? I thought that was fantastic. I'm glad Ellie got to the chocolate factory, I hope nobody ended up with tummy ache from too many free samples. Hang on, was that the cause of your toothache?<br> Look forward to hearing about the Cook Islands.<br> Love to everyone,<br> Hilary xtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-10:/2008/05/05/southland-to-christchurch-4132216/#c6768520The Smiths2008-05-10T13:35:49+02:002008-05-10T13:35:49+02:00Hi Jon, anne, rowan & ellie<br> <br> great to read your updates this week on the blog. Sounds a real cool place and u r obviously thoroughly enjoying your time there - not long to go before your hol in the cook islands. Abbie & I did a bit about captain cook in social studies this week funnily enough - and - ironically enough - were paddling down at bardsea and met a woman from NZ who moved over here 10 months ago with her husband and grandchild (2) and they are absolutely loving it!<br> <br> We have had brill weather here this week - already been to bardsea twice and r off again now for more ice cream! Also had a school trip to brockhole; thirlmere; dunmail raise water treatment works on tuesday for a water day which was really fab!<br> <br> Anyway - beach is calling. Rather overcast this aft but v warm and not a breath of wind - David is at work all weekend - shame - but we are certainly making most of weather as u never know how long it will last!<br> <br> Love to u all - hope your time in the cook isles is a blast!!<br> <br> Lisa & Gang xxxxxxxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-10:/2008/05/06/swimming-with-the-dolphins-4137178/#c6768061The Smiths2008-05-10T11:30:17+02:002008-05-10T11:30:17+02:00Dear Rowan And Ellie<br> <br> Hi world famous dolphin swimmers! I am really missing you and cannot believe it is only 10 weeks till u are on your way home again. I am absolutely thrilled that u are coming home soon. I really miss u and think about u every night - that u will be waking up to a brand new start. Grandma is already on the countdown to your return and to be honest - so am I! I am soooo jealous of u swimming with the greatest fish on earth. We have been to the beach twice this week as the weather has been smashing. I got muck up at Bardsea having a mud fight with my friends! I was tempted to splash my mum but thought I had better not! Lots of love Abbie xxxx<br> <br> Eden here. Like Abbie said, I am soooo jealous of you swimming with the most amazing fishes on earth! I can't wait till u are coming back cos I really miss u. Anyway i hope u have a really nice time. McCallister has been sick yesterday. He has been very poorly but I gave him loads of medicine and now he is better. We had to take his jumper off and put it in the washing machine cos he was sick all over it. He really enjoyed his change of clothes and looked like a lady in pink jogging bottoms and a white cardi!! But now he is back in his normal jumper. He sleeps with me every night and it will be hard to give him back because I love him but I am sure he will be very pleased to come back to you.<br> <br> I love u lots. Love Eden Rose xxxtag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-06:/2008/05/06/swimming-with-the-dolphins-4137178/#c6740865Paul2008-05-06T20:31:24+02:002008-05-06T20:31:24+02:00Wow ellie, I bet you looked like Smurfette when you got out of the water and your dad probably looked like papa smurf. Another wonderful experience to write in the BARTON MEMOIRS. yOU COULD DO A mICHAEL pALIN TYPE ROADSHOW WHEN YOU GET BACK. When is that by the way?tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-03:/2008/02/28/towards-the-end-of-australia-3794688/#c6717806Gary Williams2008-05-03T21:22:46+02:002008-05-03T21:22:46+02:00I have had the latest additions of photos from New Zealand.<br> They have sent home 720 snaps via Mr & Mrs B ( Rowan and Eleanor's Grandparents).<br> They can be found at<br> <br> http://www.hislaptop.co.uk/bartons/<br> <br> Please enjoy<br> Thanks<br> <br> Garytag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-04-28:/2008/04/22/the-west-coast-south-island-4077006/#c6676694karen2008-04-28T19:08:26+02:002008-04-28T19:08:26+02:00I've been looking at all the wonderful sunny pictures by the beach and feel very envious! We are waiting in vain for some hot, sunny weather. Our caravan holiday this Easter was very different to last years when we were sunning ourselves on Cornwall's beaches. We had a good half day at Leeds Castle in Kent when we actually had our coats off!! However the heavens opened in the afternoon and we were drenched.<br> We continue to be beseiged with more paper work and targets at school! Tomorrow there are interviews for a full time year 2 post whilst Natallie is on her maternity leave. Unfortunately Esther is not being interviewed. Kris's wife is pregnant and Kris continues to receive lots of teasing. Rachel and I are working well together and are pleased with our bright displays. <br> Paul continues to hunt for jobs across the waters. I am not keen to go yet particularly since Chloe has a Nursery place for September and would not get one over there.<br> Martin's wedding is the next major event on the calendar (Uncle Freddy has just celebrated his 80th at Nortcliffe golf club) which should be good as there are a lot of our friends going to it. Paul's parents are coming over to babysit!!<br> Well goodbye for now. We continue to miss you and remember you regularly in our thoughts and prayers.<br> Lots of love, Karen, Paul, Kerry and Chloe (a woof from Scampi!)xxxx<br> tag:bartonsgoglobal.blog.co.uk,2008-04-25:/2008/04/22/doubtful-sound-4077015/#c6656330The Smiths2008-04-25T23:29:53+02:002008-04-25T23:29:53+02:00Hi Guys<br> <br> Thoroughly enjoyed the latest two entries. V informative and could set tones for your novel when you get back!<br> <br> Sounds like you are having a blast! Cruise sounds crazy fun esp for the children! How on earth did u manage to get upgraded on the boat??!! Guess they must have heard how Anne Louise snores like a hippo and moved her away from heavily populated areas!<br> <br> Now come on then - lets have an explanation. What have u done to your hand Jonny Boy??!! You managed to keep it fairly well hidden with your hand behind your back on most of the photies but we did spot it heavily banaged on one of them. Mum & Dad are dying to know what happened as are we!<br> <br> We have come up with all sorts of possible explanations - a little over zealous on the old barbie. Or did anne push you off the bridge for a little impromptu bunjie (get those insurance policies checked Annie!) or did u just break a nail?<br> <br> Answers on a post card please - keep it clean - this is a family show!<br> <br> With much love from your wonderful sister and her family.<br> <br> Lisa xxx