[kiwidebs]

We fly out in about 7 hours. It's been a long time coming but we're actually on our way at last. We don't arrive in NZ till the 14th - after enjoying some much longed for sunshine in Singapore. We drove up to Heathrow from Plymouth yesterday and have spent the night and today in the Novotel here. It's a nice hotel, all the mod cons, WIFI available (we've paid 20 euros for 24 hours access), lovely food in the restaurant, a really nice swimming pool and they've been great with the kids. We paid an extra £50 for late check out (6pm as opposed to 11am) as we don't fly till 10.15pm - but it's definately worth it. Not a cheap option but definately as stress free as we could get it for our last few hours in the UK.
We've managed to jam all our stuff into four suitcases - with an extra bag that's going to have to go Excess Baggage. Oh well, we tried.

Anyway, just wanted to say a quick 'see you on the other side'. Thanks for all the support from this wonderful forum over the last couple of years....and now we're :exit .

Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron

[Bubbles]

I'll say it again Debs.

VERY BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK from the Bubbles Clan

:clap :clap :clap

John

[jess]

Congratulations!!! Have a great trip over, and we look forward to hearing from you when you get to the other side.

:clap:raebanana

J

[zardell]

Enjoy your break in Singapore and have a safe journey to your new life in NZ.

Looking forward to all your updates.

Take care,

Julie

xx

[StevieD]

Debs and co.

May you have a smooth flight and pleasant journey to your new life.

See you on the other side when we get there!

Steve

[PaulandHelen]

Good luck Debs and family, i hope the start of your adventure goes as stress free as possible!!
let us know how you get on.
p+h

[Simon & Emily]

You've finally made it Debs - I know you've been waiting for this so long.

Safe journey to you all, enjoy the holiday.

Emily

[jim&alma]

:clap Congratulations! :clap
Enjoy your new life in NZ and let us know how it works out!
Alma

[gil]

You're on the way!! :clap:clap Good luck for the trip and have a lovely holiday and don't forget us when you land!! Look forward to hearing all your news (and to seeing you in Auckland, e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y!)
Love
Gil
x

[Diny]

At last !!!!! I've followed your stroy with such empathy, you've had to wait a long time for this.

Have a wonderful break in Singapore and we'll catch up sometime on this side.

All the best.

Diny

[sizzlingbadger]

Good luck :raebanana :raebanana

It will be great to hear your updates on this side.

[Questor]

Good luck, and have fun!

[katandbob]

Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron,

have a wonderful flight, enjoy the entertainment and have a blast in Singapore.

if you want to know some good resturants, my bosses go regularly and I can ask them for a recomendation :nice1

look forward to seeing some posts.

all the best

Kat :D

[lisa]

Hi Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron

wishing you all a safe and happy journey - good luck. (hopefully catcch up soon.)


Lisa

[Nienke]

Have a safe flight, enjoy Singapore and wish you all the best in New Zealand!!!

[Singel]

Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron - You have make it !!! :raebanana :raebanana

BON VOYAGE :nice1

See you on this side of the world :cheers

[Pamela]

Debs and family

Have a great journey, at last well done and goodluck enjoy Singapore and keep us updated you new life now begins ENJOY

Pam x

[Karen and Rich Matthews]

That's such great news Guys...

We loved Singapore, have a well deserved break and hope to catch up with you soon

Karen and Rich xxx

[Smiler]

Yeahhhhhhhhh! Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron, you are on your way

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c75/smiler127/emoticons/ole.gif at last.

Enjoy S'pore and your well deserved break. We are looking forward to hearing that you are finally here.

Love and hugs

Deborah & Gary

[Debbie]

I missed your post yesterday so you are probably on your way by now. Have a safe trip and enjoy your break in Singapore.
Look forward to hearing from you from the other side, look forward to joining you somewhen soon.
Debbie.

[curtis]

Hi Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron

Have a safe Journey & holiday in Singapore. Hope to see you and your lovely family very soon. :raebanana

Lots of love
Karen, Martyn, Natalie, Aaron & Shiro xxxxx

[kiwidebs]

Thanks for all those lovely replies everyone. We are now suffering (nah, not really) in the warmth of Singapore. It is a bit of a shock after the snow and sleet in Plymouth last week!! The flight was good - I highly recommend the late night flight for those with younger children. Gemma and Cameron fell asleep before take off and slept (off and on) for 7 or 8 hours of the 13 hour flight. The plane was quite empty so we all spread out and the kids had room to lie down and sleep.
We met up with Cardy and family - who we don't envy doing the next leg to NZ immediately. How's the jet lag guys? They ended up being only a couple of rows behind us on the plane. Lovely chatting NZ emigration en route - hope we get to meet up with you again in NZ!
Having a quiet day today, Gemma and Cameron have caught up on some sleep and hopefully will fully acclimatise soon (I'm not going to enjoy the 4am mornings for long!). We're off to the swimming pool soon then maybe the zoo tomorrow.

Will update you all when we get to NZ next week.
Debs, Mark, Gemma and Cameron (soaking up the sun in Singapore)

[Smiler]

Good to hear about the flight. All those prayers didn't go unanswered then? :D

Enjoy the break in S'pore and heres hoping there aren't too many 4 am wake up calls.

D xx

[katandbob]

Hi all,

glad it was a good journey....lovely when they sleep, I am betting that Rob will do the same :laugh (so hope theres a good film on as I find it hard to sleep on flights)

hope the next legs just as good

Kat :D

[zardell]

We are now suffering (nah, not really) in the warmth of Singapore. It is a bit of a shock after the snow and sleet in Plymouth last week!! )


Soooo sorry to hear of your suffering. I just wish I could be with you to share your pain !! :D

Glad to hear your journey was a good one - lets hope the second leg is just as good.

Enjoy your Singapore break.

Keep us updated,

Julie

xx

[Diny]

So far so good - but poor old you having to suffer the heat of S'pore (yeah right).

Have a great break and keep us informed all the way.

All the best.

Diny