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dapjah2 October 04, 2011 at 07:28 PM

Hi Sue & Ron, We (jennifer and I) have been reading about your trip with interest over the last few months. Looks like you are both having a great time. Photos great, Sue you look so differant with your sun bleach hair, suits you. We have now been in Northern Cyprus for 5 months, the drive down here took us 10 days. Just like you both we are having the time of our lives, UK you can keep it. Cats Ok, both setteled in well. Our email :- david_and_jennifer06@hotmail.co.uk try and keep it touch.

David & Jennifer. 40 Chalgrove.

bound39land July 02, 2011 at 04:58 PM

Hi Sue and Ron

Just to let you know I’m following your blogs!! Hope you enjoyed seeing Gibralter and of course your sister. Pleased to see that your moving along the Spanish coast. Have just finished the Invigilation on Tuesday – I was ready for ‘demob’. It’s been a long four week stretch of external and internal exams, right from Yr 7 to 9 plus Yr 9,10 & 11 sitting externals. Last w.end was the christening of James in Oxford, which turned out to be a lovely sunny day. The next christening is 21st Aug. of Harrison my Gt.Grandson which will be in Bodicote by where Liz lives. Love to both, take care. Sheila x

artymac May 30, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Hi,

Good to see that you’re back on the water. We hope you have a brilliant season.

Here, we are on the home straight. Exchange due this week and planned move out at the end of next. We are all packed and waiting to go. The caravan is ready for the off because we have not bought another house, though we are looking at one about 6 miles out of Porthmadog. We’ll see.

New boat waiting in the wings, we just need the cash in the bank and we should be afloat again within a month.

The plan for this year is fluid at the moment because we may need to be around to sort the house purchase. If we get it we will have a lot of work on, but we plan to take two or three winters over it and sail in the summer.

We don’t know where yet. but the Spanish Rias sound good for starters.

Anyway best of luck, we’ll keep our eye on your blog.

Mac & Julia.

ronold May 17, 2011 at 09:41 PM

Hi both glad things are finally going your way ,sounds lovely the places your visiting keep safe ,hope you enjoy meeting up with your sister sue .Will keep a watch for your blogs off on my hol’s soon 1st july see my friends in canada for 3 week’s can’t wait hope there’s no ash this time bye for now Andy.

artymac April 23, 2011 at 12:39 AM

House sale progressing. just over a month to go before we begin life in a caravan. Boat found, but not a simple transaction.. it may not happen so we just wait until cash is in the bank. Working hard at not being tempted into another house too soon. We want to be free of all that for a while. We are constantly busy packing stuff and throwing other stuff away….Quite cathartic (sp?) Anyway, things are certainly moving forward and it’s very exciting.

Last we heard you were antifouling. you should be well finished with that by now and enjoying the wind at sea——hope so.

Anne and Jim are in Madiera on the 1st leg of their journey home.

If all goes well, we will both be in Caernarfon marina over this winter. If you’re up that way give us a call. If we’ve got the cat we want, you can even stay overnight.

Keep your fingers crossed for us.

Mac & Julia.

artymac September 22, 2010 at 01:55 AM

Just found you. Ron’s lost weight, but still wouldn’t win beauty contest.

We are endeavouring to follow in your footsteps.. House finished, on the market……..plan to buy a new boat and head south. Maybe see you……Mac & Julia ex |Freelance.

brob2000 April 02, 2010 at 07:27 PM

Hi Ron & Sue, great to catch up with your doings in practically bankrupt Portugal. Having said the the UK is not doing so well, either. Looking forward to my mother’s 90th birthday. She is settled in Pocklington Place and is keeping well – v good for her age. Am driving her to London to celebrate. We were all concerned to hear about Uncle Mel’s stay in hospital with a kidney infection – but thank goodness he seems on the mend now. Hopefully, I can drop in to see him with Marion when I drive her to London on April16th (her birthday). Joanna has organised a celebratory lunch at a London restaurant by the river on Saturday. Jo has just bought a new dental surgery off Portman Square W1 and after building work she hopes to move in at end April. Glad you are enjoying life with walks, visits and preparation for the Summer cruising. We are cruising too early June, but in a large cruise ship – look out for us on the “Independence of the Seas” June 5 for 2 weeks.

All the best and keep fit and well. Brian

ronold February 14, 2010 at 07:46 PM

Hi both it,s Andy found your new pictures and blog realy interesting glad your enjoying so much ,real live is going to be so DULL after this adventure ,a million mile,s from where we first meet hay mate ,good luck and take care.

Gerry January 12, 2010 at 09:24 PM

Happy New Year to you both. Just been looking at your photo’s, you certainly seem to be enjoying your retiement. Gerry & Marjorie x

brob2000 December 31, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Wishing you both continued fair sailing in 2010 and the decade ahead. May the sea gods be with you.


Happy New Year Ron and Sue


Brian & Linda, and Marion, Joanna & Stephanie et al

ronold September 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM

hi both how are you hope the weathers still being kind to you ,haven’t spoken for a while bet your missing england NOT.your’s andy

ChrisGFandango September 10, 2009 at 09:23 AM

Hi Ron and Sue, you seem to be having a great time and i am envyous of you. I can just see Ron on those steps I hope he is alright! Here we am still working but have made the committment to leave next spring and will be going through the French canals to Port St Louis. Keep well and keep sending the blogs.

Love, Chris and Chris Fandango

peter123 August 17, 2009 at 08:57 PM

Hi Ron and Sue.

Hope you are both well. the sailing sounds great and the places amazing. please keep safe, and will see you when i retire and do some travling. May have to buy a sea plane to catch you up. have a great time and keep in touch. love pete and marg.

Photo4x4 August 11, 2009 at 08:10 PM

Hello Sue & Ron


It is great to see that you really are living your dream. Well done and good luck. Marjory and I are keeping an eye on your progress.

Keith Hart

lisabb July 15, 2009 at 03:03 PM

Hi Sue & Ron,

Just been following your journey, it looks amazing! Enjoyed your pictures too!

We aren’t having much of a summer so nice to view your sunny climate!

Take care both and enjoy!

Lisa, John and Joseph xxx

bound39land July 06, 2009 at 02:25 PM

Hi Sue and Ron


Have managed to follow you since your leaving the home shores. I hope you are both enjoying your experience and have some great weather! We on dry land have had some really hot days… but have to keep inside because its so hot and humid not like being abroad. Yesterday it was the christening of my Great G. Daughter, Olivia Megan who is almost 6mths. she was a happy little soul all through the ceremony and was still enjoying the attention at 8.40 p.m. last night. My daughter held the gathering at her house after – there were 50 people that came (mainly policemen and their wives).On Sat.11th July I am flying down to Cornwall to spend some time with my son and family and am really looking forward to it. Harry has had a bad back for 2 weeks now and is only just beginning to feel better!! Will sign off for now as I have to go into Turves Green to get my photo signed by a current Teacher to send off for renewing my Driving Licence as I will be 70 in August. Lots of love to you both, always thinking of you.Sheila.xxx

Erimar April 19, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Hello fellow ship mates,Looking forward to following you on your trip south & hopefully we may meet up for a drink!We have to stay in Southampton for a few days while Carl&Mel have a holding tank & Bimini fitted so you never know you should catch up with us soon.Keep in touch & good luck with the new boat,she looks great.