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30th December 2010
The Otago Rugby shop,Carcassonne

Hi Guys, Just found your site, I have bought an apt in Carcassonne and will arrive 12 Feb so will come and find your shop.
25th December 2010

nices
this pics are nices on here and i love the pope
15th November 2010

Peterhead
I am sorry you have viewed my blog report in a negative sense.I did actually visit the town and stayed there albeit briefly.Sure,I had earlier in our trip had a conversation with a court judge who sat on trials in Peterhead on a 4 to 6 week cycle and travelled there from Falkirk to do so. However I don't believe that influenced my view of the town. What I found interesting was that with all the money spent on establishing a base to service the oil fields that the spin off to smarten up the shopping area and some of the homes in the adjacent area of the town was not evident.Perhaps whoever was in council authority or the MP for the area at the time could have got a better deal for the local community. Sure the town was dissapointing in its atrractiveness to a visitor but I still enjoyed immensely my journey around the east coast of Scotland and for that matter all the areas we travelled to in Scotland.
15th November 2010

Oil Rig Base
Although it has been over a year since we passed through Peterhead I do recall that the oil servicing base was still there although there wasn't a lot of activity.I think I may have other photos and video which may give more close up pictures of the base area.
30th October 2010
Oil rigs servicing base,Peterhead

Was searching for an up-to-date photo of the Oil Rig Support Base which I designed and supervised for ARUNTA Ltd. and the ' burghers of Peterhead ' in 1973 ! but where has it gone !!!!!.....demolished ? blown away ?
5th July 2010

Factually incorrect
It becomes very apparent, as you make your way through this article, that it is based on 'conversations' rather than facts. Peterhead does not have 'stereotype tenament looking houses' - There are flats in the town but they are very old (think Victorian style) and certainly not new inclusions due to 'petrodollars'. Most of the accommodation is large houses. The shopping centre is not decaying due to 'the current hard economic times' - mostpeople in Peterehad choose to shop in Aberdeen or further afield. Peterhead is a rich town and many peple choose shop elsewhere. Having said that, the local goverment bodies have made no attempt to improve the twon centre and to attempt to retain much of the wealth within the town. Peterhead is not the criminal capital of the North East - you should really explain how you aremeasuring this. Serious crime? Murders etc? I think you need to look elsewhere. Weather - you have got your facts completely wrong - the ABerdeen shire coast does not havet he 'wettest weather in Scotland or the UK' This is totally inaccurate. As everyone knows the WEST COAST is the rainy part of Scotland. It's no accident that they call Glasgow 'Raintown'. The Western Isles are very rainsoaked, whoe the east coast (ie, Aberdeen all the way to Edinburgh and beyond) are dry by comparison. There is no point in writing and article like this if your primary pusopse is to make it sound like a travel adventure (ie, visting a dangerous town with a prision). You could create anarticle on virtually any city or large town in the UK with this was the only aim.
13th May 2010

Souda Bay
Hi sorry for the delay in replying but haven't visited the site for a while.Sorry but cannot help you but suggest you contact Commonwealth War Graves who hold details of Nzer's killed abroad.They will be able to tell you if the person you are looking for has a grave with his name on or is buried in an unmarked grave.Many of those in unmarked graves(unknown soldiers)are commenarated on walls in a site in Athens.I can send you pictures if you wish and also have video which I would be happy to send.
23rd April 2010

Looking for A.R Brown
Hi I am looking for Arthur Richard Brown Born 19th Oct 1908 he was killed in action in Crete Buried at Khania. Can you please help
31st March 2010

Magnificent structure
Yes,it was certainly a magnificent structure
20th March 2010

Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering
20th March 2010

Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering.
15th February 2010

Strawberry Field
By way of explanation I wish to infortm you about the overgrown pathway, you mention in your photograph. The overgrown path used to lead up to the old house on the site and ceased to be used when the new purpose built Strawberry Field Children’s Home and John Lennon Court (an adjacent building on the site), was constructed. Along side and included in the construction of the new buildings, alternative access and egress was provided by the builders and you would have beeb able to observe that it was a few yards further on from the famous old gates. you will see a new set of gates and a new wider driveway suitably tarmacked and sufficiently clear of vegetation.
19th January 2010

Really nice post ! I love this monument and if it toppled over, the World would be a much emptier place indeed. You might also like best registry cleaners
10th December 2009

Trying to find a store in "The Citi"
Hi there! I'm trying to locate a specific store I purchased some yummy soaps and perfums in at "The Cite" I believe the name of the store is: "Bains de la Cite" 11 Carcassonne 5668893. But I'm not positive. Can you help with an email or tele number so that I could possibly order more products and have them sent to my home in California USA? Thanks soooooo much!!! Christine.
29th November 2009

Breath taking
Having three days in you schedule must have been endless, but at the same time too short to admire all the art from statues, paintings, structures and even the landscape. It seem to me a dream come true. Hopefully some day I get to visit the Vatican.
27th November 2009

The BBA
Thank you GMB and Gretchen for taking the time to share your dream and adventure with us. You have given me the inspiration for Brian and I to hopefully have a similiar trip one day when the kids have left home..... It has been wonderful reading your daily stories, I will miss them. Christmas will be extra special this year catching up with your girls and home. Lots of love Helen xx
27th November 2009

You are coming home!
That blog entry should have come with a warning....would bring on tears! My workmates now think I am completely silly as your blog brought a tear to my eye! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
26th November 2009

http://renegirard.wordpress.com
Very beautiful description of the France great sncf TGV system, thank a lot Wiskers. Don't hesitate to join our local team of happy follows of the Mist Art Ben. (http://www.apartrental.com) to rent an apartment in Paris. Edith will be honored as in a wild top feast of MAB. Try the vintage there has always been excellence among choice. Then you can easily make it to any point "by foot"!
26th November 2009

Hey now...don't dream its over!
Gosh it will be strange not to link in every few days with the doings of the BBA. We have found the whole trip almost like being there. You have certainly provided a catalogue of material for a future book or is it planning the next adventure that will keep you going once you are back home?
26th November 2009

BBA
I am really and truly gonna miss being transported back to Europe reading your blog while sitting at my desk here in boring old Auckland while I eat my lunch each day!! But it will be awesome to have you guys home again instead! :-)
26th November 2009

Loving the photos of the Xmas lights. It is the City of Lights after all :-)
25th November 2009

1883
Hey Grahame I thought they had fixed all that plumbing in Paris and you had to be the ones getting the cold shower-- I can't remember whose line it was----- anyway looks like you saved one of the most photogenic cities till last. Those photos tell it all. Well as the BBA and accompanying "blog" comes to an end there is going to be a number of people around the world suffering withdrawal symptoms. Anyway thanks for the opportunity to keep up with your travels and we look forward to South Africa next year? Have a safe journey home and we will see you for Fish and Chips.
25th November 2009

thank you
i want to thank you for sharing your adventure with the world.I have thorouhly enjoyed reading and looking at your pictures. I had noticed you both in switerland blog as my wife and I are planning a trip there and ever since then have been looking forward to see where you head next .So from the Connecticut USA we send you best wishes and safe travels on your remaining adventure and return home. chris
25th November 2009

Did Ya!!
Hi guys, so Grahame did ya finally propose to Gretchen after all these years!!! Everyone proposes at the Eiffel tower don't they. Maybe you gave her some other kind of proposal!!!!!!! Enjoy Paris - my dream to go there one day - Christine
25th November 2009

Paris in Winter - NZ in Summer
You'll be looking forward to the warmth of NZ in a few days time. Temperatures in the mid to high 20's in Chch. Relaxing under the sun umbrella with a cold beer and nibbles. Just enjoy Paris and forget about the weather.

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