Homeward Bound - Geoffs is on the move again.

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Exchanged a few PM's with Geoff today who tells me he will be leaving Ashmount on Thursday enroute for the estuary and the sea on the return voyage to Poole.

Some may remember that his laptop took a dowsing during a thunderstorm shortly after arriving at Byrons and, sadly, has proved impossible to revive so, unless something changes at the last minute he may find it more difficult to keep in touch during his return trip.

He will try and post a little later but agreed I would let you know his plans.

Bon Voyage Geoff...it was good to meet you and I'm sure many here would agree that we've drawn considerable inspiration from your trip. I would certainly not have made it to Byrons if you hadn't made me feel such a wimp !!

Hope to see you at the Windsor 'do' in September and arriving by road will be just fine /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Thanks, Tony, our posts have crossed.

Hopefully I'll see some old friends on my way down. Those who are going, have a good time at Ashmount next weekend.

Can't leave without saying a huge THANK YOU to Byron and Eileen for all their fantastic hospitality and help. Hope to see you on Wednesday eve, or Thursday, Byron.
 
I keep seeing your car & boat but missing you. I can only assume your movements are at night to avoid being spotted by the Police /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Not at night, exactly, usually early morning or late evening. Did have the pleasure of meeting Eileen the other day. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I'll probably be at yours about 7:00pm tomorrow (Wednesday) ready for the off on Thursday morning. Hope to see you, I need to give your key, apart from anything else.
 
Pleasure to meet you.
May your return trip be "wind less" and mirror calm all the way home.
May the infamous Thames bits of rope goblins and old plastic sack gremlins never entangle your prop. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Met Geoff tonight behind Tesco's at Reading and had a sundowner with him.

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There is a NB behind him with 4 or 5 blokes on board and the same amount of dogs. I hope he doesn't get woken up too many times!

The weather isn't looking too great for the weekend, so Geoff ordered up a spare genny so he can run the reverse cycle aircon, electric blanket and the 2kw fan heater (can't you just tell it's an Ex GC1 boat /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )

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Any way, he's definately on the move and hoping to be back at Poole mid week.

Bon Voyage Geoff!
 
And dont let anyone from Honda see those generators!

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Byron
Was really sorry to miss your meet-up, but I was away on hols.
Sounds like everyone enjoyed themselves

(ps, did the old boy do a rendition of in the mood?? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )
 
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I had a little bet with myself that I would get a phone call within 10mins...........

It took less than a minute /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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(ps, did the old boy do a rendition of in the mood?? )

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I had a little bet with myself that I would get a phone call within 10mins...........

It took less than a minute /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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Well I dont know who your talking to but shutup cos I cant get through!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Geoff is here in sunny Staines with me, enjoying a bbq with a few chaps from Greenwich Yacht Club. Will post photos soon....
 
Hi All

Was down at the boat Yesterday and Geoff cruised past my mooring below Romney lock, unfortunately despite my lunatic shouting and waving I was out of his line of vision when I spotted him. So did not get the chance to offer him a beer.

And where did Geoff find the Kipor I thought they had stopped being available or so my pal at the mooring was told.

At least Geoff had a sunny, if a tad breezy day yesterday. Weather today is yuk
 
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