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Come on in and say hello via a 'comment'. We've cruised our Hanse 46' sailboat from UK to Egypt to the Caribbean mainly two handed from 2004 to 2008 - and enjoyed every minute. We are back temporarily in the UK - but sunshine beckons us again for next summer.

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Ten (no seven!) Days to Go!

Posted at 7:05 AM, Monday, April 2, 2007

Well stunningly, it all seems to be going to plan.
 
We've secured tenants for the homestead, and they take up residence next Friday. 
 
Means a couple of days for Sue and I staying over at younger sons farm, but no worries, as furnitures being collected next Wednesday and we were not looking forward to sleeping on the bare boards anyway.
 
Did a quick chandlery trip earlier today - picked up a few times that appealed and some needed bits - and will add them into the parcels we've prepped to carry stuff out to Turkey.  We've had to divi up the heap of kit to get out to the boat into managable parcels so we can carry it as part of our air luggage - for which we each have a max 20 kg limit.
 
Pack No 1 contains new radio, antenna, and bits (heavy) plus some clothes - right up to the max of 40 Kg between us, all to be carried out first trip Sunday 9th March.
 
Pack 2 contains everything else divided into 4 x 10 Kg parcels - 2 of which we can also carry out three weeks later (when we return from a visit home for a family wedding around mid May).  The other 2 x 10 Kg parcels will be carried out by younger son and pals who will borrow the yacht whilst we're at that wedding.
 
Still got to sort out clothes to go to storage, and what we'll take back to the boat, and frustratingly, still to sell the BMW.  (Stop press - now SOLD :-). 
 
Sues Golf GTI is going to her pal who's admired it for some time, and the old Merc sports is going into storage for the duration.  Don't want to wish away my time but sneakily looking forward also to getting her back to like new trim in a few years time - beaut car.
 
So not much more to do really.  
 
Just had Saturday night away for Cotswold based pals 60th - great time - fabulous part of England.
 
This last week will see us still cleaning / packing Monday and Wednesday.  Tuesday and Thursday at work still.  Friday probably getting liquidated again.
 
Have a big office bash Tuesday evening to farewell business friends and head office team.
 
So still working on those schedules - what a sadster I am.
 
Only seven days now left - it is flying by - and my little excitement bubble has grown to something quite large!
 
JOHN
 
 

Best wishes johnie boy from South Australia

Posted by Robbie Gordon at 7:58 AM, Monday, April 2, 2007

gotta respect a person who has a dream and then works hard to get it.
good on yer John
best wishes
rob

Best wishes from Scotland

Posted by Anonymous at 8:57 AM, Monday, April 2, 2007

John/Sue

I wholeheartedly echo the comments of your friend from OZ. I know you guys will have a blast......................see you soon.

Blog is in my "favourites"!

Posted by Steve Whitlam at 11:20 AM, Thursday, April 5, 2007

Sorry I couldn't make your farewell do (just back from Egypt) but all the very best to you and "Mrs" Swagman for a great trip.

Ahoy you both

Posted by Anonymous at 12:13 PM, Thursday, April 5, 2007

Best of luck to you both. Will look in on progress from time to time.

Mark Davis

Bon Voyage and good luck.

Posted by Robert Stearn at 4:44 PM, Thursday, April 5, 2007

Thanks for the opportunity you've created for me through ERA, and many thanks for a great party Tuesday evening!
I've bookmarked your Blog and look forward to visiting your destinations by proxy.
Best wishes.

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Posted by Anonymous at 1:18 PM, Saturday, April 7, 2007

Congratulations and a happy birthday to you both. Will be following your travels with interest. We are returning to the boat in a couple of days for summer sailing in the Med heading east. Happy sailing and good times. Richard and Ann

bon voyage

Posted by ben at 7:44 PM, Monday, April 9, 2007

hi cousin
wish you all the best for your cruise-i will follow your progress with interest-heres to absent friends

Thanks for the good wishes.........

Posted by swagman at 7:09 PM, Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Great to hear from Rob in SA - long time no speak!
Thanks also to Mark, Rob and Steve - you guys have a great year yourselves.
Anne and Rich - hopefully our paths will cross as we get closer to Spain - love to catch up if possible.
Look forward to hearing from you Mr McP when you and Sarah have time free to come visit........and
Thanks for good wishes from Cousin Ben - hope to meet up on our return.
Cheers
JOHN

Don't suppose you will be anywhere near the Ionian Islands in June

Posted by Mark Davis at 1:22 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2007

We are off to Kefalonia for our hols to a palce called Lourdas. We have not been before but if you are out that way maybe you can stop by our beach. We are only 75 netres from it I believe. Would be great to see you and sink a few. Please advise if you are and we can talk dates. Regards

Hi Mark

Posted by swagman at 3:31 PM, Friday, April 27, 2007

Will email you - could be a goer.
JOHN


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