LOOK OUT AUSTRALIA......THE GOUGH'S ARE COMING!!!!

Pictures taken minutes after signing the dotted line.....and taking the Oath. It was quite a nerve-racking experience, done the old fashioned way with the Bible in my right hand. Sorry Mace I didn't cross my toes!!

Had lots of tips and advice as you can imagine. The main tip though seems to be "Get Bladdered on the Plane!! And enjoy the free champagne!!".

It still doesn't feel like it is happening, and we were told it probably won't sink in till the plane lifts off. (Oh, what have we done!!!). I am now in possession of a Temporary Oz Naval ID Card, can't change my mind now........as I'll have the Aussie police hunting me down!!!! (plus Steph!!...Not sure...which is worse!!!).

Goodbye to all

Well, the time has finally come and we are currently checked into our hotel in London.

We all went to a West End show last night (We Will Rock You) and it was fantastic. The goodbyes have been very hard indeed, but now we are in London, the excitement is beginning to kick in.

I have to go to the Australian High Commission tomorrow morning to sign numerous forms and take the Oath. Once this is done we all return to our hotel before being picked up and taken to Heathrow for our 10pm flight. We are really looking forward to experiencing Business Class hospitality!!!!!

We will be staying on our hotmail account for the immediate future and will send regular emails.

Take care and look after yourselves and we will be in touch

ADDING PHOTOS

This is a picture of Mum & Justin on Justin's 2nd Anniversary after his serious illness.

Doesn't he look well!!