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| 19th September 2008 John the Sleepingwolf | Great Stuff - From: The end of the road? I have to admit guys, that it almost brought a tear to my eye now you have completed your amazing journey! What an inspiration you are!! I learnt much and enjoyed reading your writings and viewing your pictures. I also learnt when we cycled together in Tassi that I am not a good navigator and have since invested in a tomtom Sat Navigator. All's well that ends well. Stay in touch won't you. |
| 14th September 2008 Claire, Shaun and Family | The next step? - From: The end of the road? Well we all know what celebrities do when they lose a lot of weight just in time for Christmas? Yes, you've guessed it, release a fitness video detailing exactly how to do it, so the couch potatoes can believe that they too can get a body like yours in the comfort of their own home in front of their own TV, whilst still drinking ten pints of lager a night, topped off with a fish and chip supper. I wonder how many you would sell? I'm really looking forward to catching up with you in person to celebrate your safe return. Let me know when you've settled back in and I'll fix a date. Lots of love Claire |
| 14th September 2008 Roslyn | The End of The Road? - From: The end of the road? Dear Rich and Di, You safely made it home with so many fantastic memories of the people and places you have ridden to. Reading through your blogs, as arm chair observers, has also been a wonderful journey. We have been captivated by the outstanding commentary and of course the superb photos. I don't think this will be the last journey for you both but it may be a while before you're gone for quite so long. In question to how far you have travelled?- I presume you mean actual riding? My guess is around 25,000 klm. I'm probably out by a long way. I still think you should now turn your writing ability and photographic expertise into publishing this into a book. You have the basis for a dam good read. We were privileged to have met you in China and to have been able to share some of your experiences with you. Love Ros and Pete |
| 18th August 2008 Sally Ainley | Sally from Raynesway - From: Oaxaca wanderings Still keeping up with the Pearts over here, another great set of photos and words. As for the last line, unwanted employment would be anything like 'Joint Venture' or 'Back filling' I guess! Hope the stress on yours is not hampering your final push towards the end. Presume you have been following the GB Team in the Cycling? We have done rather well eh? |
| 16th August 2008 John from oz | Looks Great - From: Oaxaca wanderings The food looks great, I am still very much enjoying keeping up with you via your blog and loving the photos and words!! Cheers |
| 15th August 2008 Claire | Catching up! - From: Oaxaca wanderings Not visited your blog for a couple of weeks as we've been preparing for our own travels, on our travels and recovering from our travels. No-where as near as energetic as yours of course. Good to see you are still experiencing some fantastic scenery and cultures. Not sure I fancy the isea of chillis for breakfast though! This will make you feel old-Ross turned 18 last Friday and is now treating the house as more of a hotel than ever! Keep safe for the last leg. Love Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait. |
| 10th August 2008 Nora and Dad | Gorging Yourselves again - From: Oaxaca wanderings Another bright cherpy entry as your journey gets closer to its finale.We were however pleased to see that you still know how to celebrate a birthday in style. What on earth were you thinking of on the day before you take to the road on steep uphill riding, to contemplate a 3 course meal, + beer, and then to follow it with a lump of cake?. Hope you both enjoyed it!! We`ll have a proper beer for your birthday when we next meet. Joking apart another brilliant report. Love N & D. |
| 26th July 2008 DAD | Tours - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas Pleased things are progressing so well. The sampling of so many sticky sweets cannot be good for your teeth, stomach, constitution, etc. Jack and I need to past judgement first. bowls tour great, fast swinging greens, great people, good food and lots of some amber liquid, name and origin unknown!!!!! take care love DAD XXXX |
| 26th July 2008 Roslyn | Another great read! - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas As always this blog does not disappoint the reader. Good to note that you are both well and enjoying the local food and attractions. Happy riding: Ros and Peter |
| 23rd July 2008 Nora and Dad | Another great story with pictures - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas Whoever are the blog scribe and photographer, are making this journey more and more interesting with every section. The photographs are brilliant, and the writing is so interesting that one reads it over and over again. We will all be sad when this adventure is over. Good riding. |
| 16th July 2008 John from Oz | You two Have good memories!! - From: Mayan Meltdown I am thrilled that you two are putting your practices in Australia to good use. I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures and I compliment the author on the writing skills! The whole adventure is written about in an entertaining and skilled way!! Ride on dudes and do keep the words coming!!! I love the photos also!!!! Cheers. |
| 13th July 2008 Claire | Smuggling opportunity?? - From: Having a Whale of a Time Its great to finally see your fantastic wildlife pictures, but the one thing that sticks in my mind for your latest encounters is the price of diesel!!! You wil have a big shock when you return to see how cost of petrol generally has shot up-the cost in Ecuador is a definate snip-any chance of you bringing a tanker load back? Love to you both, Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait |
| 2nd July 2008 Jacquie | The equator stories - From: Having a Whale of a Time Well, I don't know about the other equator tricks, but the one about the water going down the drain one way in the northern hemispherre and down the other in the south is not true...hate to take the fun out of things, but one can actually change the course of the water...saw this on the science Discovery channel a few weeks ago adn I was so upset, but I am over it now. Will try theegg trick when I get home today. Take care on your trip up north. Madpea |
| 24th June 2008 DAD | - From: Genesis: Chapter One magical experience, though provoking, terrific pictures. I do not think Ecuador would have been as good. Obviously something intellectually stimulating and not to be missed. I am pleased that you have cleared the parasites from your system and are back to full fitness. Take care, love DAD XXXX. Still no sign of the new peart!!! |
| 24th June 2008 Claire | Pharmacy report!! - From: Transitions Trusting that Di has now fully recovered, I can safely say that the pharmaceuticals Di was throwing down her throat, although licensed in the UK have not been dispensed by any branches of a well known chemist in my memory! But hey as long as they do the job! Not only did you stretch my professional knowledge, it was also tricky tring to work out the time difference, strange to talk to you at 3am your time, 10am our time. Hope then cruise was fantastic. Lots of love C/mouth Int Pharm Services |
| 23rd June 2008 Nora & Dad | WOW & WOW AGAIN - From: Genesis: Chapter One We have been mesmerised by the magnificent photo`s in your last 2 blogs.What an experience!!!! We can tell by the narative that you have been seriously affected by the experience,and that it has made a lasting impression. We are also pleased to note that a serious health improvement has occurred. Continue to enjoy. Love Nora and Dad |
| 6th June 2008 John Pye | Thinking of you - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Just had a look to see how you are getting on, have been following your progress. best wishes John |
| 6th June 2008 John C | restored to health - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Sorry you have been unwell Di but looks like yo are getting better wasn't that stuff from Fray Bentos was it ? |
| 28th May 2008 Nora and Dad | Yes Back at last - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Such a long time since your last blog entry, some people would have been puzzled why. But we now all know the reason, and wish you a speedy recovery. As usual, marvellous story telling, and excellent photographs. Here`s to a very smooth next 6 weeks until you reach Mexico. Love Nora and Dad xxx |
| 27th May 2008 DAD | health - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter hope you are both feeling much better. am looking forward to the next episode. lots of love DAD |
| 23rd May 2008 anonymous | - From: Hawai-two-oh Hi Diane n Richard Hope you are now feeling better, Diane. The blogs fantastic and what a great experience for you both. The photographics are amazing. Both of you take care and lots of love from Ang Phil Dan & Dom xxx By the way just found out today Danielle is doing a trial period at being a Prefect at school - so Dominic better watch out she will be on his case. |
| 11th May 2008 Claire | How will you follow this adventure! - From: Hawai-two-oh With summer finally here in good old Blighty, I realise that you are actually over halfway through your adventure! You never cease to amaze me with your accounts of the people and places you visit-almost makes me want to do similar.......perhaps not, but it does make me wonder if you will ever be satisfied with the rat race again-please make the most of it while you can! Love to you both and stay safe. Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait xxx |
| 29th April 2008 Mildred | hawai-two-oh - From: Hawai-two-oh Just caught up with your latest blogs and pleased everything OK. It is very interesting to read about all the places you have been and people you have met, so different somehow to the perception people might have of the different countries. The wild life photos are fantastic. Luv to you both. Mildred and Tony |
| 29th April 2008 jacquie peacock | Celebrities, no less! - From: Hawai-two-oh I was really sitting on the edge of my seat when I read this last enstallment thinking, what will entertain me when I'm at school and the students aren't speaking to me! You were very lucky that they were only 8 year olds. Hopefully that will be the worst of it. Your photgraphs are fantastic...more please and when I do see you again, I would like an autograph if you have time between interviews. lots of love, The Madpeas |
| 28th April 2008 Nora and Dad | Another beauty - From: Hawai-two-oh Amazing stuff, and fantastic photos, We are entranced by it all, no doubt the blog is only part of the story,and you will need a year when you get home to tell the story in full. Do you think you`ll remember it all?We certainly are looking forward to hearing it.lol, Nora and Dad |
| 27th April 2008 Ros & Pete | Waterfall? What waterfall? - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Wow!! What amazing photos and of course the fabulous accompanying commentary. As we receive each installment of your blog we rush to the online maps to trace the latest segment of your trip. We think your level of perseverance is absolutely extraordinary. I know I would have given up come the first muddy road. Di you must be building huge muscles. We were blown away by not only the water falls but also the super photo of the butterfly on the crocodiles nose!! Travel safely. love Ros & Pete |
| 26th April 2008 Nora and Dad | You`ve done it again - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Another beautifully told story, only this time we dont really fancy the mud bath enough to wish we were with you. But the magnificent views, the animals, the waterfalls, they do make us envious. Keep going, Keep writing, and know we all wish you well. lol Nora and Dad |
| 25th April 2008 Danielle | loving the photos - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Hi you both. Loving the photos and the update. Di looks as though a few more steaks wouldn't go a miss don't want you wasting away too much. Keep up the good work you're doing brill. We are all proud of you and missing you loads. Dx Ax Rx Zx |
| 24th April 2008 Dave | Where are they? - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Only said to my one remaining trusted and loyal TA this morning that we hadn't had a blog from Richard and Di for a while and, quick as a flash, here it is. Looks like Andy's worst fear is materialising Di, your hair has grown and you're going to have to cut short your adventures so you can get back to Keith Hall's Ladies Hairdresser, pretty sharpish. Keep going. Love to you both. Dave |
| 20th April 2008 johnc | I spy pack animals - From: A machismo world Guess you will both have grown additional lungs by the end of the SA leg. The Llamas look intimidating, any sign of vicunas? Apparently they are smaller and prettier with long eyelashes, if you see any say, 'Hi from AM'. The blog is once again outstanding. Stay safe. |
| 15th April 2008 Sally Ainley | Still reading from Raynesway... - From: A machismo world Hi both from work (new job now), just catching up with your latest travels, awesome rock formations, bet photos don't even do justice despite the superb job of trying to. April now and can't believe you've been doing this since Sept, it goes so fast. Surprised Di has not pushed you off your bike yet reading some of the blogs... Keep on trucking you crazy legs, it's very entertaining. Luv Sal. |
| 15th April 2008 Claire | Out of breath just reading!! - From: A machismo world I have not had time to catch up with you since your arrival in South America, but I'm on holiday this week so have the time to share all your latest adventures-I can't believe you stole those pears from under the police's nose! Glad you did it in Argentina and not China-we'd have been setting up a campaign to free the Ockbrook Two! Lots of love Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait |
| 10th April 2008 Nora and Dad | Ee aint harf proud o u tu - From: A machismo world Each blog entry heightens the anticipation for the next one. Our admiration grows with each entry, and in a strange way, we wish we could be with you and share your adventure. Needless to say our old carcasses wouln`t have been able to stand it. We all love you both, and think about you often, and long to share things with you. Take care lots of love Nora and Dad. |
| 7th April 2008 ian stott and jenny spurrett | mucho impressive tales.. - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... i've just been reading your blog...great reading and very inspirational...we fly out to Buenos Aries on 28th \april and plan to cycle accross to mendoza and up north into bolivia and peru, following a pretty similar route to yours so its great to get a bit of heads up. heard lots of tales from other cyclist going north to south and its great to piece it all together..cant wait...!! happy cycling you two..Ian |
| 7th April 2008 DAD | Roads - From: A machismo world Ripio it just looks like david's road, or is it slightly worse. Got here ok T5 looks good it just ain't working. Weather wet and cool. take care going down. love DAD |
| 6th April 2008 NORA & DAD | It`s been a while, but we are back again - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Today is April 6th, 2 weeks ago we went to Spain and it was snowing when we left, its at it again today! The 2 weeks in glorious sunny Spain was the reason we have been out of touch.And what an adventurous 2 weeks it`s been for you, floods, strikes, having to spend money instead of pedal power to get from a to b. sorry that was in your last text. Even so "water water everywhere" seems to have been full of incident and adventure. Keep it coming we can`t get enough of it. lol Nora & Dad. |
| 1st April 2008 John | Excellent - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Still loving your work guys!!!!! Keep up the pedals and penmanship!! Cheers, John. |
| 31st March 2008 Jacquie | Wow! - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... This is what armchair travelling is all about! Just wish I was in an armchair instead of a desk chair. Great stories Di and Richard it's not the external strength that is important . . . hahaha! Keep safe. Love, The Madpeas |
| 27th March 2008 Tania Barrett | Hi - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Loved your last installment.The countryside and architecture are amazing. Is Richard's hub the only bike problems you had? How are your tyres holding up? Cheers, Tania, Pat, Eamonn and Ben |
| 27th March 2008 Ros & Pete | Salta - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Dear Di and Richard, I think Di you are destined to be a travel writer - every entry is captivating and well supported by excellent photos. You have us scrambling to try to locate your travels on a map. The barbecue certainly looked interesting and would have recharged your batteries!! We hope you are both not wearing out your bodies like the bikes as they seem to be needing some fine tuning! love Ros and Peter |
| 26th March 2008 DAD | pictures - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... these are great, so the original must be fantastic. Did you hit lucky or was it planned to stay with a cycle engineer. glad the weather improved. continue the good work. DAD |
| 25th March 2008 John | With Great Envy - From: Bicycle Diaries Hi there guys, you are stars!!! I have been following your adventures on your blog, and it is great!! What a journey!!!!! |
| 18th March 2008 Owen Susan | Jack Charlton spotted in Argentina - From: Bicycle Diaries Great blog, the photo's are brilliant but I'm not sure "The Slumming it again" is Che Guevara? the headwear and moustache don't look right to me! No sign of Maradona, but that Guanaco sure looks like Jack Charlton. I hope Richard wasn't scared of missing Birmingham v Newcastle last night. The fear set in for me after 10mins knowing there was another 80mins to watch!!! Viva Town! Take care luv Owen Susan Pat & Kez |
| 16th March 2008 Nora and Dad | Half way there and still going srong. - From: Bicycle Diaries Well done, half way and still going strong. Ros and Peters comment reminds me, your last disc hasn`t arrived yet, we`ll let you know when. Glad to see the natives are friendly, You`ll have to let the rest of the blog readers know how you got on with your radio interview(s) in Spanish! Great photo`s, brilliant narative, Love you both, waiting for part 2. lol Nora & Dad |
| 10th March 2008 Ros & Peter | Bicycle Diaries. - From: Bicycle Diaries Fantastic pictures and a great commentary! The photos Richard are amazing. We are wondering how many many memory sticks you now have? We look forward to reading your blog entries and wish we had the stamina to complete even a small part of your adventures. You look like you are fading away Di- eat up and carry on cycling! Love Peter & Ros |
| 9th March 2008 Claire | Food,Food and more food! - From: A cure for jet lag... The photos are fantastic and the whole journey has been illustrated well by the changes in food as you travel further! Not sure what Rosemary Conley would say about your diet in an effort to lose 15kg between you, but if it meant I could eat an ice cream that size, bring it on! Anyway, a belated happy birthday, Shaun is delighted that he has been joined by someone in the 50+ club-just wait till you get home to all the junk mail offering you life insurance and funeral plans just for you! Not sure if Saga could match your holiday expectations though. Just to make you feel really old,Ross takes his driving test on Thursday-remember that visit you made to me in Taylor St Wilmorton just as I was going into labour Richard? Keep up the good work and love from us all Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait. |
| 3rd March 2008 Dafydd of the Valleys | Adieu mes amis! - From: Fifty not out! "Grand Designs"!! more like Time Team if you ask me... Glad you survived staying in the construction site. I guess it's good not to get used to luxuries like floors and walls. Have fun in the Americas! Dave |
| 28th February 2008 Jacquie | Wow! - From: A cure for jet lag... I don't know how you two keep going what with the steak and icecream. Mind you, Diane, you look like you could do with about 5 more of those icecreams...you're fading away! Good luck with the rest of those mountains and be safe. The Madpeas |
| 26th February 2008 Nora and Dad | Never mind jet lag, What about the muscles? - From: A cure for jet lag... Your recent exploits make our eyes water. The last time dad rode a bike, 200 yards required 2 hours recovery time.With 4000 miles behind you and a 39 hour 18th February, plus jet lag, we thought that Chile to Argentina would probably be a mountain too far. But we forgot, being Pearts and with ice cream and steak inside you, whats a mountain or two. Massive achievment, congrats, and good cycling.Lol. Nora and Dad |
| 21st February 2008 Rose Nandi | Felicidades! - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches Happy Birthday, Diane! What a way to spend it! Big hugs to you both. |
| 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 |
| 9th October 2007 Dad Nora Mildred &Tony | Gud on Yer Both - From: Lijiang to Panzhihua Good on you both, keep up the great work. WHO KNOWS ONE DAY 100 YEARS FROM NOW YOU COULD BE THE BASIS OF A LONG FORGOTTEN CHINESE FOLKTALE. You know Once upon a time there were these two English people on bikes......... you know how it goes. Good travels to you, thinking of you always. J.N.M.& T. |
| 6th October 2007 Owen & Susan | Chicken & Mushroom - From: About to leave Hong Kong Glad to see that you're both O.K., don't think Owen will cross Happy Valley off his list but with his record of backing winners it would be Unhappy Valley, glad to see my concerns about sleeping and laundry facilities were unfounded. Owen says when dining out, just order No. 1, it's usually Chicken and Mushroom. Bonne appetite. Love Owen & Susan |
| 4th October 2007 dad | hi intrepid travellers - From: Dali to Lijiang sounds like the trip to end all trips. david might enjoy some of the weird food. thinking of you at this time and hoping things continue to go well. remember, that has to go up, has to, eventually, to go down. love dad. |
| 3rd October 2007 sue | Amazing - From: Deepest China Well we certainly needn't have worried about you going hungry - sounds like its a great experience. |
| 3rd October 2007 Owen | Cockerel's head? - From: Dali to Lijiang Count yourself lucky.....today I went to the Raynesway canteen and had what they called "minestrone soup". |
| 2nd October 2007 Jacquie | - From: Deepest China Sounds like you are managing well enough and having experiences that you'll never forget! Thinking about you two all the time adn wondering how you are getting on. |
| 29th September 2007 Kerry | Deepest China - From: Deepest China WOW! Sounds like you are having a fantastic time. Really enjoyed reading your blog. It's a far cry from Skeggy! Look forward to the next instalment. Kerry |
| 21st September 2007 Claire and Shaun | Cyclists in St Peter's Square - From: About to leave Hong Kong Thought of you last weekend when we were waiting in vain for the Pope to wave to us from his window-two cyclists appeared complete with all the gear and weaved their way through all the tourists on their bikes-hope all is going well-keep posting the photos-it might convince me I should go further afield than just the main tourist spots. Love from us all. |
| 21st September 2007 Danielle and Andrew | Howdy - From: About to leave Hong Kong Glad to see you have arrived safely and are enjoying yourselves. We all well here although the weather has a lot to be desired! Car still getting us from A to B but not sure if it likes the cold and damp of the north!! Rosie won't be pleased that that is how geckos are treated. Love to you both, A, D, R and Z xx |
| 21st September 2007 Dad and Nora | Good on ya both - From: About to leave Hong Kong Happy for you now the Adventure is under way. Will relish every tit-bit you offer on the blog, and will follow your travels with interest. Be good, Be happy, enjoy every minute, and take care of each other.In a few hours we leave for Canada as you leave for mainland China. |
| 18th September 2007 Kerry Rowling | Derby 1 - Newcastle 0 ! - From: Right Royal Oak Send Off What a shame you missed the match last night. Bet you are gutted! Kerry x |
| 12th September 2007 mildred | bon voyage - From: Right Royal Oak Send Off Thanks for an enjoyable evening. We hope you have a wonderful trip - All good wishes for an adventure of a lifetime. |
| 12th September 2007 Ken & Sue | 12/09/07 good luck - From: Right Royal Oak Send Off thanks for a great night and if your trip goes as well as the do then all should be fine. Take care and enjoy. Best wishes from both of us. (Richard keep an eye open for snakes from above) |
| 11th September 2007 dad | - From: Right Royal Oak Send Off thanks for the do. thanks for the weekend. hope things are progressing well. best wishes and good luck for the trip.dad. |
| 9th September 2007 Dave Woodward | Good luck - From: Right Royal Oak Send Off Thanks for the dooo, it was brill. Yes there were a lot of people there, I bet you didn't realise you had so many friends. Hope everything goes well for you. I'll be keeping an eye on your progress. your progress. Best wishes. Dave |
| 13th June 2007 Dad an Nora | Still laughing about the snake - From: Slivnika - Velenje - Crna Keep the reviews coming, they are interesting, informative and funny, and we enjoy reading them. Thanks for your birthday wishes, to which I did reply, but my phone won`t let you use ordinary text, its this predictive stuff and at my age its too damn complicated. Any way keep enjoying yourselves. Love from us to you. |