We are on countdown now!How are we ever going to fit all this stuff into such a small space?Guess I am going to have to leave my Jimmy Choo shoes at home !Anthony has spent all morning cleaning the bike,they always go better when they are clean.
We are going out tonight with our Children for our last meal as a family for a while and the butterflies are starting to kick in.Lets hope the weather does warm up a few degrees for our trip to Portsmouth on Monday.Our ferry leaves on Tuesday morning,next stop will be Northern Spain.Must remember to drive on the other side of the road from then on !
Dear both, can't believe it's already time to say adieu and travel safe! It will be an amazing trip - enjoy every moment,(good and bad). Don't forget that we mingers back home want to share not just the sunsets, but also the storms! Look out for and 'risk' some life changing experiences; savour the kindness, wisdom and gaiety of passing strangers (these may become future firm friends). Sample local culinary offerings and magnanimously participate in culture, tradition and 'harmless' ritual wherever you find it - then you will make friends with your soul and discern the movements of your spirit...
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Missing you already!
Fondest love and G O D S P E E D ! ! !
Barb, Chris & Matt XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Not sure how this Blogging thing goes. Who can read this reply? Is it Barb or Ann & Tich or everybody.
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Brother Pete
Not sure how it works either - posted something on Sunday but hasnt appeared - lets see if this one gets on. Kate and Mike
ReplyDeleteTony, Anne by now you must be in Spain looking forward to your first update. Hope everything is going OK
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Hi Anne and Tony (Easy riders)!!
ReplyDeleteBy now you would have started the epic journey to distant lands (and roads) so keep us posted on the good, bad and ugly parts. Have you grown to love the GS yet? I'm sure its just a pussy cat in your capable hands. Also, where have you stored the micro light paddlock and chain? Big Grins here dude. Anyway, Bev and I wish you all the best and wish we were with you too. Remember - you can overtake anyway so take it easy - no white lines eh?
Cheers and see ya. Rob and Bev
I’d just like to say what a fantastic thing these blogs are.... helping us all to keep in touch with old friends. So how are you "Pete"? So nice to hear from you and please say Hi to your gorgeous wife :-)
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I’m sure there was something else I came on here for?? Mmm. Oh yes, I must say Hi to the “Easy Riders” LOL ... Well it sounds like the first leg of your epic journey has gone without a hitch. I’m also glad to hear you’re participating in the “festive” culture of the places you pass through, an experience I’m sure they will soon get over! I would appreciate a bit more warning of future destinations as I would like to warn them of your coming? “We wouldn’t want to upset our European partners now would we? - Well.. my next contact will be by email as I can’t “talk dirty” on here :-)
Must go as racing is about to start..... But always remember this ... take care my friends.
Yours
Keith & the girl’s xxx
Hi Ya You sexy riders you!
ReplyDeleteWhats it like feeling the sun and warmth on your bodies for the first time this year?
Well, its got to 11 degs today and Andy and I did a cheeky 30 in 2 hours, Bev and Soosie did a cheeky 8 walking to Stratford along the cannal and managed to do 30 minutes in Costa Coffee!!!
It s great to read the blog dude and hear what you both are up too - have you had to do any washing yet or are the underclothes minging !!
Anyway jobs to do guys Bev has a huge list for me so Ride Safely and will wait with baited breath for the next installment. Rob and Bev - Aye..
Hi, Titch & Ann,
ReplyDeleteWell I was going to send you an email so that we could indulge in a little “dirty talk” but I have decided to refrain from the temptation for a while! - Ann, I would just like to say “you look absolutely fantastic in leather” although not as nice as the black number you used to wear for me...Remember? :-))
Well thanks’ for the pictures they give a great insight as to what you’re having to put yourselves through.(It looks fantastic) I particularly like the one of you both standing in Palencia Square, although I would have thought Anthony could have removed the apple from his mouth, but then he was always a bit of a “pig”
I note that you’re only spending one night in each location; presumably this is because you are seeking out warmer climates. So perhaps now isn’t a good time to mention (but I will) we in the UK are experiencing an unseasonal warm spell, as I write Avril is sitting outside enjoying a Leg-over (cocktail) in temperatures verging on 19 degrees? – I hope it won’t be to long before you can dispense with the ice clearing, and enjoy what we are enjoying back here!! Well' we are just going to sit down for Sunday dinner ....Al-fresco style of course so ...
Remember.... take care my friends
Yours
Keith & girl’s xxx
Hiya Ann and Antony!!! I hope you are having a GREAAAAAAAAAT time and by the looks of your blog, you are! I was looking at your blog in the ICT room in school and my friends started coming up behind me going "Oh wow!! your aunty and uncle have a MOTORBIKE!!!!" and of course i said "yes it's amazing but whats even more exciting is that they're on a europe TOUR on it!" they were gobsmacked! haha! its VERRRRY windy here. I do not , i repeat do not like the wind!!!! The wind is evil apart from when you want to fly a kite, go windsurfing, um and err cool down?? I have a 'Valentines Disco' coming up soon! I'm so excited! Anyway I'm sure mummy would love to send you a comment so I will tell her I found out how to do it. KEEP HAVING A GREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTT TIME! and HAVE FUN!
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Lizzie (and mummy, daddy and phoebe!)
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Hi CT and NC,
ReplyDeleteWe are following your progress with great interest. Have you bumped into any interesting people / walls/ stationary objects.
We have a good friend in Seville you might like to drop in on if you are going that way. A special request for those of us Geographically challenged geriatrics: could you indicate whether you are going N,S,E or W and the nearest big city.
Keep trucking
10/4
H&T aka Gert and Bert
Hi Anto and Ann,
ReplyDeleteJust back from second trip to Dublin with a week at the NEC thrown in, so first time I've managed to get online for a few weeks.
Just loved reading and catching up on your travels. What I wouldn't give to be doing the same! Amazing. You're obviously having great fun and adventure. Isn't it fantastic to be able to do it all at your own leisurely pace - not having to meet times and deadlines, and taking in all you want to see.
I had no idea you were so 'multi-lingual' I hope you're teaching our Euro Partners a few ripe English expressions also.
I don't know if this will go on your blog? I can't believe I can only see 10 comments since your departure? Presumably Facebook, Twitter blah blah are all in use too? Are you picking up e mails too? The kids must be sending you blogs - or are they just not talking to you?
Ann, I hope your long frock and tiara didn't get too creased for your spoiling on Valentine's night. Keep the news and the photos coming. Stay safe and well, get loadsa sunshine (eventually...like we are here), and fill us all in on the culture, the people and the adventures. Bestest Love and Hugs to you both, and to the clan back home.
Barry & Carol, Sarah & Jo & Jay XXXXXXXXXXX