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<p>Hi Ian. Noticed you were from the Boro. We came over last April from Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. Where abouts in the boro did you live? Ali and Mal.</p>

<p>Hi Julie. How are you? Hope you are all better. We missed you at The andrew's BBQ. Hope to catch up with you again soon. Take care, Ali X</p>

<p>Hi. I competed in, taught and judged obedience in the UK for more years than I care to mention. I have tried to get into it over here but feel a bit like a fish out of water. The excersises are so different which isn't a problem but I would not be able to compete with my young dog because he is only a working sheepdog (none pure breed) and is still entire. None pure breeds must be castrated or spade to be able to compete in WA. The only way round it is to prove him a working dog and join a herding club and if I can pass a few tests I can register him on the working register. I have been looking into it and have a few contacts. I hope things are still all good with you and it won't be to long before you can get a new pooch. Ali x</p>

<p>Hi. Is it definately on for the 26th then? Are we all coming to you? Don't want to put you to any trouble. If we are, do you want me to bring anything (apart from the usual bottle or two)? What time are you thinking about? Ali x </p>

<p>Sorry about all the questions. Ali</p>

<p>Whenever and where ever is OK with us as long as we have a few days notice. Looks like it is going to be more difficult fitting in with Mr and Mr Popular (the Keily's) lol. Ali x</p>

<p>Hi Yuills. Thanks for the comments on our photos. The locals think we are mad for going on the bech this time of year. lol. I take it you couldn't bring your dog. I'm sorry, I can imagine how much you must miss him. Alison</p>

<p>I'm fine thanks. Trying my hand at baking as I miss my mam's cakes. lol Not doing too well though - burnt quite a few. ( I blame the oven. Ha Ha) We will keep Sunday free and wait to hear from you. Bye for now. Ali x</p>

<p>Hi Sharon. Mal works Saturday morning but we are free Saturday afternoons and Sundays. It would be great to meet up with a few other fgamilies. Good news on OH job, hope it is going well. Mal is working through an agency at the moment but the company has told him they will be keeping him on after the three months are up so we shouldn't be on the street just yet. Speak to you soon, Ali x</p>

<p>Wow next Monday, bet you can't believe the day is finally here (well it will be soon). Would love to use the dog walkers but money is so tight as we have had a lot of unaccounted for expense. Jack photos look great and he seems to be taking things in his stride. I will try and get over to Byford myself to see the dogs whenever I can. How old is your little on? Our two boys (4 + 6) seem unfazed. Who are you flying with and where are you staying when you get to Perth? Hope all goes well and you have a good journey. We would love to meet up, so stay in touch. Ali</p>

<p>Great news for you and spotty dog. We have loads to do. Getting the dogs a pet passport just incase we have to come home (well you never know) couldn't bare the thought of 6 months quarantine for them. Haven't a clue how much stuff to take. Trying to do all the jobs in the house that should have been done months ago in order to rent. etc etc etc well you know all to well. When do you go again? It must be soon. Thanks for keeping in touch, give spotty dog's tummy a rub from me. Ali</p>

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<p>Yes, we have two of the crazy breed. Mother and son (Hope and Dylan). The third collie on the photo is Dylan's brother Cameron who is owned by my sister in law. I have had collies for years (5 at one point) and compete in obedience and flyball with them. I will be contacting the shippers this week. Did yours cope well with the flight and quarantine? Our Dylan is a bit of a mammy's boy so I'm a bit worried for him. Ali x</p>

<p><span style="color:#008000;">Hi Mrs Keily (Julie) - nice to hear from you.</span></p>

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<p><span style="color:#008000;">Sorry, only noticed your message today which is rather spooky as up until this morning we hadn't heard a thing but when today's post arrived there was the request for our medicals. LOL (Have you got insider info from Oz?) :-)</span></p>

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<p><span style="color:#008000;">Congratulations again on your VISA. How are your plans going? Have you set a date yet?</span></p>

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<p><span style="color:#008000;">Ali X</span></p>

<p>Hi Briggy. Yes, we are not too far from you. Our dentist surgery is in yarm. Are you taking maxi with you? We will be taking two border collies and two kids. Heading for Perth if we ever get our visa. lol</p>

<p>Ali and Mal</p>