Below is an assortment of pictures taken at Laura's farewell (23/11/03) before we load her up on a cargo ship to France later this week (shhhh, we haven't told her about the travel arrangements yet). Thank you all for coming and making it a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon! Laura can be contacted at hoggy_7@hotmail.com throughout her trip if you feel the urge to correspond and see how European life is treating her! Bon Voyage!

*UPDATE* Scroll down further to view new pictures of Laura's departure =)


James braving the altitude chill


Bend It Like Stephenson


Sarah suitably impressed with the blokey beer banter


Caitlin the cutie


The writing says it all!


Cheers!


Caitlin gives grandma the cold shoulder


The Hogg cohort (unintentionally colour coordinated!)


Double trouble ; Sarah & James!


James, grandpa Trevor and Laura


"Are you sure this is apple juice mum"?


Jenny & Heather meticuously plan the Hogg's next landscaping move


Laura & Caitlin


As Laura grabs the knife, the nearest boys run for their dear lives


Laura & Giulia


Sarah & Alistair


Stewart & Cheryl with their surrogate daughter...that is, until Amanda arrives home!


The Turnham clan


Victor, James & Michelle


All in!

The following is a selection of pictures taken this afternoon (27/11/03) at home and at Melbourne Airport. The entire travel group was buzzing with excitement and anticipation before their study jaunt to France. Have a blast Laura!


Laura, shortly before leaving for the airport


Alistair & Laura


Mum & Laura


Departure board, with Laura's flight sixth from the top!


Alistair & Laura at the airport


The Hogg's (soon to be minus one!)


First class departure? ... "tell her she's dreamin"


WARNING TO FRANCE! Beware of this unruly group headed to your shores!