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| 17th February 2008 Tania | Happy birthday - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches hi there, Hope you had a great birthday Diane and that you had an enjoyable stay in Sydney. It was a pleasure having you both. You were an inspiration to all of us! And you've fired Pat and I up for our trip. I look forward to reading about South America and beyond. Cheers, Tania and boys |
| 17th February 2008 Peter & Ros | The end of the Australian chapter - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches As the sun sets slowly in the West, we bid a fond farewell to 'our intrepid travellers'. Like the characters..... of Patrick Leigh Fermor, Jack Kerouac and Wilfred Thesiger...... they just keep going and going. They of course need energy to sustain them on their journeys Perhaps they could be remembered by some as an every day item. A Hoover - vacuum cleaner; A Singer - sewing machine; A Peart - FOOD PROCESSOR!!! So glad that you have enjoyed your travels here and been able to see so many diverse areas of Australia. Now we await the next exciting chapter of your travels. Love Peter, Roslyn, Hayden and Scott. xxxx |
| 13th February 2008 Kev and Jaq | Great Adventure - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches Hi, both - we haven't posted many comments, but rest assured we are both reading the blogs regularly. Fantastic descriptive prose which really gives everyone back home a sense of the marvellous adventure you both seem to be having. Great Pictures too (we'll book a week with you at the year end to review them all!). Well done on achieving the far East and Australia legs of the journey. Good luck in South America. Love Kev and Jaq xx |
| 12th February 2008 Danielle and other webbies | Half Century - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches You both look great. Glad things going well and I supposed entitled to a little rest before yous et off again. You shouldn't have said anything about your birthday, I have it in my diary that you are 49 this year. How did I loose a year? Obviously you don't look your age or I wouldn't have need to question it with dad. Have a good time. We are thinking of you both. Love all 4 of us.xx |
| 12th February 2008 Nora and Dad | NEARLY THERE, OUT OF OZ & INTO 50`S - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches Read your latest, enthralled by it and excited for your upcoming adventure in South America. And of course that birthday, how old will you be this time? Makes your "old dad" a bit long in the tooth eh? Would have loved to have been with you to celebrate, but we will be there in thought. Have a great day and keep on cycling! Love Nora and Dad |
| 8th February 2008 Claire | Are you sure you're in Oz not Hollywood? - From: Carry On Up The Alps I can't get over the names of the places you're visiting-they sound like places from a dodgy spaghetti western starring Clint Eastwood! Keep up the blogging it gives us fantastic entertainment during the dark winter nights. Love to you both Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait xx |
| 7th February 2008 Mildred & Tony | from up 'ere to down under - From: Carry On Up The Alps Lovely to read your latest blog and that you are still enjoying yourselves despite the thunderstorms etc. You will be seeing parts of Australia that probably most of Australians haven't seen. Best of luck for your continuing journey. lol Mildred and Tony |
| 30th January 2008 DAD | up hill down dale. - From: Carry On Up The Alps it sounds rather strenuous but i am sure that exercise is good for you. i would have thought that Richard got things in the correct order when you dismounted in the ditch, the mount is what got you there and is needed to get you out!!! Like cowboys horse(bicycle) comes first. It all sounds great fun and so rewarding in the end. take more care, love to you both DAD.XXXX |
| 30th January 2008 Danielle | Hello - From: Carry On Up The Alps Still sounds fab. Doesn't resemble the Aus we see on TV. Both looking well (was going to say fit and healthy but you may not agree!) Kids didn't fancy any of the receipes. Phots are great. Take care. The Webbies xxxx |
| 30th January 2008 Nora and Dad | Cor aint you suffrin - From: Carry On Up The Alps Your last 2 entries suggest that you`ve had the rough end of the stick from a weather point of view. When coupled with the terrain & road surfaces, together with your sleeping conditions my heart bleeds for you both. But as they say "better you than me" you have youth on your side. You`re doing great really, and we are all very proud of you and following your adventure avidly. Keep going,we`ll be thinking of you as you stuggle over those Blue Mountains to Sydney. Love Dad and Nora. |
| 30th January 2008 Roslyn & Peter | Carry on up the Alps - From: Carry On Up The Alps What an adventure you are both having. This blog and the previous entry were very enthralling. Pleased that you went this way and that you climbed Mt Kos and that your'e both safe. I'm sure very few bike riders would have taken this route. What great memories you will have of this remote area. Now you can say you have been to the top and the bottom of Aus (southern Tassie) love Ros & Pete. |
| 19th January 2008 Nora & Dad | We are still on the road with you - From: When the North wind doth blow... Since you left Hong Kong your blogs and comments have been less frequent, due no doubt to the changing geography etc. But we are all still following your every move with interest and respect for what you have taken on. Sorry I couldn`t help with the accommodation in Sydney, or manage to be there for your big 5-0, but be sure we`ll be down under with you on the 17th if only in spirit. Love Nora and Dad. |
| 16th January 2008 Angela | - From: When the North wind doth blow... Hi Diane and Richard I have finally got chance to catch up on your blog while Danielle and Dominic are not taalking to their mates on MSN Firstly Happy New Year to you both and Thank you very much for the vouchers for Danielle and Dominic - Much appreciated and they have come in very handy for them. The blog is brilliant - very interesting and the pictures are fab. By the way I think you both look very well. Take care - save journey and lots of love from Angela, Phil Danielle and Dominic xxxxxx |
| 2nd January 2008 Dave | - From: My, you have got the munchies A happy New Year to Rich n Di and all their readers. |
| 29th December 2007 Owen & Susan | Lost In France - From: No Worries Hope you had a lovely Christmas, all the best for the New Year. Luv from Owen Susan Patrick & Kieran. (Don't know about France, but there is no sign of football in Newcastle at the moment.) |
| 25th December 2007 John | Hi Again - From: No Worries Hi there guys, very cool blog! Sorry, I took wrong turn at Runnymede, and lost you guys. Was fun meeting you folks. You have embarked on the most awesome adventure!!! I will keep an eye on your progress through your blog. Cheers |
| 24th December 2007 Ken &Sue | Hi Di &Richard - From: No Worries Thanks for your email, lovely to hear from you.hope you have a very enjoyable xmas, [sure you will] we are both enjoying following your adventure and look forward to every update. take care all our love and best wishes Ken & Sue |
| 21st December 2007 Angie | - From: No Worries Hi there you two. Bumped into any ex RRA folk down under, there's plenty of 'em! Your trip sounds wonderful, very envious. Hope you have a fab christmas. Keeping your seats warm in the Oak. Angie & Dave. |
| 20th December 2007 Mildred & Tony | Tasmania blog - From: No Worries Lovely to read your latest blog and that you are enjoying yourselves. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Love from Mildred & Tony |
| 20th December 2007 John & Liz | Merry Christmas - From: No Worries Looking forward to your 2008 adventures. Merry Christmas, John & Liz. |
| 10th December 2007 Ang Phil | - From: Dali to Lijiang Hi Diane & Richard Glad you are both OK you seem to be enjoying your travels and what a great experience for you both. The photos are great too. Thinking of you both and take care Ang, Phil and the 2 D's xxxx |
| 3rd December 2007 Janet J and Bob B | your tour - From: Out of China reading your fascinating trip - in just a few months you have seen so much. Good luck and best wishes to you both what an adventure |
| 2nd December 2007 Claire | Sigh of relief! - From: Out of China So glad to hear you survived China (and thoroughly enjoyed it by the sounds of it!)-I was worried about how you'd fair! Anyway let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas-as you know those of us in retail hardly lift our heads at this time of year and I may not be able to catch up with your latest adventures until 2008 Lots of love Claire,Shaun, Ross and Cait |
| 2nd December 2007 John and Cynthia | G'day mates - welcome to Orstralia - From: Out of China Thoroughly enjoyed our trip around China - went every pedal revolution with you. Looking forward to the next step, although don't think the food will be quite so challenging! It certainly wasn't Cat in the Hat, but maybe it was dog in the bag! Love to you both |
| 2nd December 2007 Jacquie | How're the beer and pies? - From: Out of China It was fantastic to see you adn hear your stories about China. Thanks again for the generous gift of wines. By now, you will have been enjoying at least a day or two of great weather and getting your bikes sorted out. All the best on your journey! Jacquie and Ray x |
| 1st December 2007 Nora and Dad | As Mavis would say:- " I can`t believe it " - From: Out of China Last September 15th it seemed impossible that you could have achieved in 2 and a half months what you obviously have done. About 2700 miles of cycling in very variable conditions,gradients, and surfaces. Not to mention the "strange" to us food. The animals and insects etc. that you have shared sleeping arrangements with. You are a couple of diamonds, and no doubt what is to come will just improve the polished finish. Look forward to your future blogs, Bon Voyage and Love from Nora and Dad. |
| 29th November 2007 DAD | Buddha - From: Out of China I hope I'm not regarded as that shape yet, smiling, sometimes, putting on weight, maybe, but I refuse to accept that I'm that bad. May be its the concave mirror I use. The pictures look great, I am envious. Love, DAD XXXX |
| 29th November 2007 Mildred & Tony | re: travels in china - From: Out of China Have enjoyed reading about your travels as much as you seem to be enjoying your travels. Good luck on your next phase in Australia. We are thinking about you. Mildred & Tony |
| 29th November 2007 Kerry Rowling | Feel the burn - From: Out of China You must feel a great sense of achievement covering the miles that you have. I was thinking about you yesterday when I rode Dave's bike to the butchers in Borrowash. It took me 6 minutes from your house to get there, and 20 minutes from Borrowash back to my house! How long do you think it will take me to get up to your standard? On second thoughts don't answer that! Glad you are having a good time, seems like you have finished China on a real high. Looking forward to hearing what you think of down under. Take care. Kerry x |
| 29th November 2007 John & Liz | Enjoying the blog. - From: Out of China It's been great reading about your adventures in China, looking forward to Australia! Cheers, John & Liz |
| 15th November 2007 Claire | Chinese Food in Geordie Land - From: Messin' about on the river As an allegedly well deserved treat, my colleagues and I were taken down China Town in Newcastle yesterday. The demolishing of the city centre continues although it has yet to reach St James' Park (shame Ross would say!). We were very (!) adventurous- chicken and sweetcorn soup, barbecued spare ribs and shredded beef accompanied by mountains of prawn crackers. Perhaps we will ask for dog next time and see what response we get. Love to you both, Claire,Shaun, Ross and Cait |
| 15th November 2007 Kerry Lynn Rowling | Cockroaches - From: ees no rat; ees 'amster 14 years, Congratulations! Lovely to read your blogs. Missing you both. Nothing new here, don't worry about missing anything as you know my life is like Eastenders so you'll only have to watch a couple of episodes when you get back to get right back into it! Kerry x ps it's bloody freezin pps you might already know but the game with sunderland and newcastle was a draw |
| 13th November 2007 Sally A | re the journey so far.... and so far.... - From: Messin' about on the river Hi from Raynesway. Been following from beginning, abso fascinating, Di (presume it's usually Di??) you really need to write for a living, brings the journey to life and really look forward to lunchtime catch ups with what the 2 nutters are doing next! Can also go back now and see potos that wouldn't show up before, great shots to complement the text. On yer bikes then for the next bit - Sal. |
| 8th November 2007 Andrew and Danielle | Chickens feet - From: Messin' about on the river Can't wait to get home and tell the kids that the Halloween treats need to go back and we are converting to the healthy options of Chicken feet (well they are - not feeling as brave as you Di) Did Richard bottle out of trying them. Glad you are still enjoying yourselves. Do you resemble the chicken and duck yourselves yet or are you now more like Arnie? Love reading the blog. Love to you both and keep sending the texts. Love A D R and Z xxxxx |
| 6th November 2007 Phil & Ang P | - From: Life on the Left Bank Hi Diane & Richard Glad that you are both OK, the blogs great and very interesting. Danielle & Dom have a comp each now n we have gone wireless so its easier for us to have a go. Wok in the Dog sounds like one of Phils jokes - Corny - his dont get any better. Take care and we are thinking of you both lotd of love P,A, D & D |
| 4th November 2007 Nora and Dad | Still following your adventure - From: Life on the Left Bank There always seem to be plenty of comments added, so there are lots of folk following your journey. All the Lancashire and Yorkshire contingent are in there rooting for you. You know I texed you about a Google earth update, Well, your house used to be in an area which looked like the top of a forest, but no longer, I was able to identify it by your handiwork Richard, "The Water Feature" For now Cheerio good riding, and bon voyage. Love N and D. |
| 1st November 2007 Woody | Authors wanted - From: Life on the Left Bank Authors wanted to convert journeys of a lifetime into right rivetin' reads. Experience essential. |
| 1st November 2007 DAD | roads - From: Life on the Left Bank Don't know what your grumbling about, British roads are all like that. Like the comment about the dog, remember Sarah always reacted to 'wok'. love DAD. |
| 1st November 2007 Kerry | Cleaning the guttering - From: Life on the Left Bank Hiya, Just caught up on your last few blogs. It all sounds amazing. I'm thinking you are not going to want to come back to us boring lot in Derby. Just to let you know that today I have been up a ladder cleaning the guttering. The weather is really mild here - bout 15 degrees yesterday. Can I be the first to wish Big John Happy Birthday for Monday! |
| 28th October 2007 Jacquie | - From: Rites of Passage Hello, It is sometimes exhausting to read your little paragraphS. My imagination runs wild and the effort it takes to do what you are doing, like staying with families and seeing all the weird and wonderful goings on is fascinating. I do hope you have got some photos of all this. I hope you aer making good progress but enjoying it at the same time. |
| 28th October 2007 DAD | how the other half live - From: Rites of Passage Is it live or exist. It must be amazing seeing all the sites. Just hope the memory doesn't give out before the end. I wonder what they make their burgers from? Looking for the next blog. Love DAD. |
| 28th October 2007 Big John | ey up you 2 - From: Rites of Passage Ey up me ducks. We are reading your log with great interest. We have tried to follow your journey on a map but got lost 2 days in. I think it's your Geordie spelling. They don't have names like Skeggy or Derby. The food sounds interesting, cockerels head etc. I publish a newsletter for the home I work in and have included your logs for them to read. I publish around 50 copies and there is great interest. can you give the old folk a mention in your next log. A point of order, are you riding a Raleigh 3 speed.You can't get better than a Raleigh. The weather here is dull and raining, derby are losing so it's a typical wet Sunday afternoon. Saw Geoff Gwynitt in Skeg the other day. He is moving to Lincs in Nov. Look after yourselves and keep on enjoying the experience. Don't forhet my birthday card, 5th Nov. I'd hate for you to miss it. All the best and lots of love from Big John and Cynthia |
| 23rd October 2007 Nora and Dad | Do I still have a son in law? - From: A life in the day of two foreigners on heavenly bicycles Did you know that there is in Wales a road that appears to everybody who views it, to go down hill, but in fact it definitely goes up hill. You did go to China didn`t you?? Joking aside though, you seem to be coping better each day with the strangeness that is China, and no doubt you have made new friends on your journey. Good luck, keep up the good work. N and D |
| 23rd October 2007 Claire and Shaun | Hosing down - From: The trepid travellers continue Great to hear you are not only surviving but having some fantastic adventures-couldn't help but giggle at the vision in my head of Richard being hosed down by a chinese chamber maid beforre being accosted by the Chinese 'police' accusing you of being spies. As for the food-well you certainly are braver than me! Keep safe. Claire, Shaun Ross and Cait |
| 22nd October 2007 Jacquie | good news - From: A life in the day of two foreigners on heavenly bicycles glad to hear that you are still married after all those miles/kilometers! Well done to both of you! |
| 21st October 2007 Mike | Following in your footsteps - From: Lijiang to Panzhihua Hi there, It was really nice to find your blog! My girlfriend and I are in Lijiang now with our bikes, about to embark on the same journey to Panzhihua. It sounds like nice cycling to Yongsheng, but how did the rest of the route stack up? |
| 21st October 2007 dad | onward, upward. - From: A life in the day of two foreigners on heavenly bicycles all the locals here look forward to your up dates. hows the servicing going? are the bikes behaving. everything sounds interesting and strange. more downwards will appear Di, maybe. love dad. |
| 21st October 2007 Nora and Dad | I`m confused Must be my age - From: The trepid travellers continue I have to admit to being confused. Isn`t Kunming the starting point you spent about 3 weeks cycling away from? Not to worry, your latest report confirms that you are having a life changing experience, and appear to be on top of the situation. Your cooking skills always were good but you seem to be aquiring new ones every day.May even let you MAKE us a Chinese when you get back. Keep on enjoying yourselves and may all the roads you travel be level, flat and tarmac. N & D |
| 21st October 2007 dad | hello again - From: The trepid travellers continue nice to get your up date. glad the food is improving. it should be getting easier to order or is it?. all O.K. here DAD. |
| 19th October 2007 Nora and Dad | Long time no Blog - From: Lijiang to Panzhihua It seems such a long time since your last blog entry, but we have maintained contact through text.Speaking to friends and family in Lancashire/Yorkshire it appears that everybody looks forward to the latest blog entry. It makes us all feel that you are not so far away, and that we are all involved with your adventure.Keep up the good work, we like the feeling of being with you. Bon Voyage, Bon appetite, Good cycling. Nora & Dad |