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Date: 6th September 2010
Welcome back
Paul and Nic, welcome back. I have read all your blogs with great interest and on many occasions felt quite exhausted reading it. I really feel as tho' I have seen the world with you - I have no desire to do it myself! James and I have happily managed 4+ months away on the boat, but at least it is like having our own home with us - no packing and unpacking which I found tedious for just 3 weeks travelling in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia last January, with a maximum of 4 days in anyone place. This summers sailing has been limited, firstly we were late leaving in May as James has a hip problem and we quite thought he would be having a replacement, but instead they tried an injection which did not work. So we left for Brittany via the Solent, but had the 'brake plate' between engine and gear box break 6 miles off the Needles so we were towed back to Yarmouth, IOW where we sat for 3 weeks waiting for parts and the engineer to fit them. So then we just had time to nip across to Dieppe for wine and to be stuck for 6 days due to strong winds before heading home via Boulogne and Ramsgate to Royal Harwich YC at Woolverstone to be back for July and Jeremy's wedding at the end of that month. After which we headed for Holland and returned yesterday. James is booked in for a Hip resurfacing on 11th October, so the boat is coming out on 6th October, as he's not allowed near it for two months after the op. Good luck with the job hunting and might you really consider giving talks about your trip - I know lots of WI's: local, groups and federations who are always looking for good speakers for their meetings.
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Welcome back
Paul and Nic, welcome back. I have read all your blogs with great interest and on many occasions felt quite exhausted reading it. I really feel as tho' I have seen the world with you - I have no desire to do it myself! James and I have happily managed 4+ months away on the boat, but at least it is like having our own home with us - no packing and unpacking which I found tedious for just 3 weeks travelling in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia last January, with a maximum of 4 days in anyone place. This summers sailing has been limited, firstly we were late leaving in May as James has a hip problem and we quite thought he would be having a replacement, but instead they tried an injection which did not work. So we left for Brittany via the Solent, but had the 'brake plate' between engine and gear box break 6 miles off the Needles so we were towed back to Yarmouth, IOW where we sat for 3 weeks waiting for parts and the engineer to fit them. So then we just had time to nip across to Dieppe for wine and to be stuck for 6 days due to strong winds before heading home via Boulogne and Ramsgate to Royal Harwich YC at Woolverstone to be back for July and Jeremy's wedding at the end of that month. After which we headed for Holland and returned yesterday. James is booked in for a Hip resurfacing on 11th October, so the boat is coming out on 6th October, as he's not allowed near it for two months after the op. Good luck with the job hunting and might you really consider giving talks about your trip - I know lots of WI's: local, groups and federations who are always looking for good speakers for their meetings.
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Date: 2nd September 2010
Welcome back. Really enjoyed the blog and wasn't jealous at any stage, well apart from the Dengue fever. Must meet up for a drink soon.
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Welcome back. Really enjoyed the blog and wasn't jealous at any stage, well apart from the Dengue fever. Must meet up for a drink soon.
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Date: 18th August 2010
Welcome back
Glad you enjoyed your little trip, see you Saturday up the pub!
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Welcome back
Glad you enjoyed your little trip, see you Saturday up the pub!
From Blog: Last, but not least ... Mexico to Maidstone
Date: 16th August 2010
Missed the best part
Pity you did not stay for a few days up in the Rio Cangrejal Valley, the only area near La Ceiba to stay in. Cool nights warm days for rafting, hiking, zip lining, horse back riding and mountain biking. The Pico Bonito national park and hundreds of different birds and animals. Next time maybe? regards R
From Blog: Dengue & Diving
Missed the best part
Pity you did not stay for a few days up in the Rio Cangrejal Valley, the only area near La Ceiba to stay in. Cool nights warm days for rafting, hiking, zip lining, horse back riding and mountain biking. The Pico Bonito national park and hundreds of different birds and animals. Next time maybe? regards R
From Blog: Dengue & Diving
Date: 14th May 2010
mason
christ i didn't know mason's family were early settlers to easter island the statues to honour him and his past glories are famtastic
From Blog: Broken stones
mason
christ i didn't know mason's family were early settlers to easter island the statues to honour him and his past glories are famtastic
From Blog: Broken stones
Date: 12th May 2010
I enjoyed your Chile post. It made me want to go back there. Our blog is giving away a free night at The Point hostel in Peru or Bolivia. If you are interested, check out dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Broken stones
I enjoyed your Chile post. It made me want to go back there. Our blog is giving away a free night at The Point hostel in Peru or Bolivia. If you are interested, check out dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric
From Blog: Broken stones
Date: 29th March 2010
Jelous!!
Monday A.M at work, bored,cold and very very envious - still!! You seem to be having a ball! Happy Easter The Rutherglen Birches
From Blog: Land Down Under
Jelous!!
Monday A.M at work, bored,cold and very very envious - still!! You seem to be having a ball! Happy Easter The Rutherglen Birches
From Blog: Land Down Under
Date: 18th March 2010
Lovely Oz
Paul, just a reminder if you did find yourself in Adelaide I have a small towns worth of relatives there. Ashley works in the Barossa so could give you a good tour I'm sure. Glad to see all is well with you both. luv Kan Kan, Cinders and Girls xxx
From Blog: Land Down Under
Lovely Oz
Paul, just a reminder if you did find yourself in Adelaide I have a small towns worth of relatives there. Ashley works in the Barossa so could give you a good tour I'm sure. Glad to see all is well with you both. luv Kan Kan, Cinders and Girls xxx
From Blog: Land Down Under
Date: 18th March 2010
LOVE Oz!
I have family in Coolangatta so have played on that beach - freaky! Did you do the 'Muriel’s Wedding' location spotting?... Another reason to return is Frazer Island - it's alongside Brisbane & is, to date, my most favourite place in the world. If you're heading to NZ next, somewhere on the North Island my friend got to do Black Water Rafting which sounded amazing. Enjoy!
From Blog: Land Down Under
LOVE Oz!
I have family in Coolangatta so have played on that beach - freaky! Did you do the 'Muriel’s Wedding' location spotting?... Another reason to return is Frazer Island - it's alongside Brisbane & is, to date, my most favourite place in the world. If you're heading to NZ next, somewhere on the North Island my friend got to do Black Water Rafting which sounded amazing. Enjoy!
From Blog: Land Down Under
Date: 11th March 2010
Bali
I'm glad you found the good side of Bali...it is an amazing place. I fell for the Nasi Goreng, I hope the cumlative effect on Paul wasn't the same as it was for me! ;-) Lairdy told me about the facebook incident...it made me laugh!
From Blog: Overstaying our welcome in Bali
Bali
I'm glad you found the good side of Bali...it is an amazing place. I fell for the Nasi Goreng, I hope the cumlative effect on Paul wasn't the same as it was for me! ;-) Lairdy told me about the facebook incident...it made me laugh!
From Blog: Overstaying our welcome in Bali
Date: 31st January 2010
Grey Power
I see that the extended holiday has not postponed the onset of grey hair - I thought you were there to relax!
From Blog: Bubbles, Wrecks, Redhorse And Fish.
Grey Power
I see that the extended holiday has not postponed the onset of grey hair - I thought you were there to relax!
From Blog: Bubbles, Wrecks, Redhorse And Fish.
Date: 11th January 2010
Touching....cloth
Nic...I feel previlaged to be mentioned in your travel blog...although I'm not sure about the subject! Paul...glad it was only a temporary issue.
From Blog: Turkey in Thailand ... not
Touching....cloth
Nic...I feel previlaged to be mentioned in your travel blog...although I'm not sure about the subject! Paul...glad it was only a temporary issue.
From Blog: Turkey in Thailand ... not
Date: 16th December 2009
Xmas
Happy Christmas - where -ever you land. Sure weather will be warmer than here - bit you miss the stuffed turkey etc----------------Tony
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Xmas
Happy Christmas - where -ever you land. Sure weather will be warmer than here - bit you miss the stuffed turkey etc----------------Tony
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Date: 30th November 2009
Paul's antics!
So the laid back kayaking position was no doubt a result of the team tubing exercise or did Nic give you a quick jab with the paddle for back seat driving comments!
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Paul's antics!
So the laid back kayaking position was no doubt a result of the team tubing exercise or did Nic give you a quick jab with the paddle for back seat driving comments!
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Date: 30th November 2009
COMMENT ON LAOS
lUCKY BASTARDS IT IS PISSING DOWN HERE
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
COMMENT ON LAOS
lUCKY BASTARDS IT IS PISSING DOWN HERE
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Date: 29th November 2009
I like!
Now you're talking my language. This looks great. Glad you're having fun, its pouring hard here!
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
I like!
Now you're talking my language. This looks great. Glad you're having fun, its pouring hard here!
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Date: 29th November 2009
Yeah?
What a laosy time you seem to be having
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Yeah?
What a laosy time you seem to be having
From Blog: Longer needed in lovely Laos.
Date: 19th November 2009
Spiders....
You are not selling this bit of the trip to me! Although I held a whopper spider last year I would still die if one was outside my bed. The kayaking on the otherhand looks wonderful x I am pondering how to make a nativity costume for the girls so my life is slightly different to yours at the moment. Paul and the girls say 'hi'.
From Blog: Hiding from Hanoi
Spiders....
You are not selling this bit of the trip to me! Although I held a whopper spider last year I would still die if one was outside my bed. The kayaking on the otherhand looks wonderful x I am pondering how to make a nativity costume for the girls so my life is slightly different to yours at the moment. Paul and the girls say 'hi'.
From Blog: Hiding from Hanoi
Date: 5th October 2009
Pandas
Glad to see you got to cuddle something soft and furry Nic!
From Blog: We're all going on a Chinese Holiday.
Pandas
Glad to see you got to cuddle something soft and furry Nic!
From Blog: We're all going on a Chinese Holiday.
Date: 5th October 2009
Columnists
This gets more like Jeremy Clarkson on Tour every blog. Keep it coming.
From Blog: We're all going on a Chinese Holiday.
Columnists
This gets more like Jeremy Clarkson on Tour every blog. Keep it coming.
From Blog: We're all going on a Chinese Holiday.
Date: 18th September 2009
brits abroad!
I'm sorry so Nic, he's only going to get worse! Still, he is keeping us entertained from a distance. Lotsa love Anne
From Blog: Real Russia
brits abroad!
I'm sorry so Nic, he's only going to get worse! Still, he is keeping us entertained from a distance. Lotsa love Anne
From Blog: Real Russia
Date: 10th September 2009
10 different ways to eat Omul
The local fish sounds yummy!! It seems like you really enjoyed Siberia. I hope the trip to Mongolia was not too arduous. I'm very much enjoying reading about your travels, it breaks up the monotony of work...but then so do visits to the pub at lunch time...cheese burger and a couple of JDs...see you later! Cheers Tim
From Blog: Real Russia
10 different ways to eat Omul
The local fish sounds yummy!! It seems like you really enjoyed Siberia. I hope the trip to Mongolia was not too arduous. I'm very much enjoying reading about your travels, it breaks up the monotony of work...but then so do visits to the pub at lunch time...cheese burger and a couple of JDs...see you later! Cheers Tim
From Blog: Real Russia
Date: 10th September 2009
Nice Pose
Hi, you seem to be enjoyed yourselves. I am so jealous. Keep the photos and stories coming.... Take care Catherine
From Blog: Real Russia
Nice Pose
Hi, you seem to be enjoyed yourselves. I am so jealous. Keep the photos and stories coming.... Take care Catherine
From Blog: Real Russia
Date: 1st September 2009
Hi ya
Hi you two, glad to hear all is well on your travels. Paul you write such intelligent comments about your travels while all I see is you in a Mr Men T'shirt by the Kremlin. Nice. Nicola is he driving you nuts yet?
From Blog: Da svidaniya Russia, hello sunshine
Hi ya
Hi you two, glad to hear all is well on your travels. Paul you write such intelligent comments about your travels while all I see is you in a Mr Men T'shirt by the Kremlin. Nice. Nicola is he driving you nuts yet?
From Blog: Da svidaniya Russia, hello sunshine
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