I'm in touch with Valerie (Black) away out in New Zealand, she was really disappointed she couldn't get to wir night, and is keeping an eye out for all your photos.... I asked her to send in a bit on what she had been up to, and she has promised some photos - I'll be digging mine out when we start unpacking, and I have got some crackers from the hostel days, so if she's wise she'll get some good wans to me first! SO - here's what Val has been up to:

Ok, married to Neal for nearly 16 years, daughter Kiera now 13 ,son Liam 11 nearly 12. We have been in NZ for almost 18 years, have 7 acres of gorse in the countryside of northland New Zealand with a wide variety of animals indoors and out- never thought I'd end up a crofter! specially at the other side of the world.
I'm an orthopaedic nurse and am 3 papers from a masters but when that will be completed is anyone's guess.
Id like to hear from anyone who remembers me and am really looking forward to seeing heaps of photos on the site. will try get some photos sent soon .
Cheers
Val