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May 28, 2009
Back to Falmouth
I have just spoken to Paul and he is now making his way steadily back to Falmouth. He was less emotional than this morning, and mainly annoyed at himself for not buying new/spare wet gear. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I guess whatever may have broken on the way we would have thought we should have fixed earlier. Still, he is safe and that's all I am interested in. He asked me to read him some of the messages on the website, and was very grateful for everyone's best wishes and the fact that you were all watching his progress. As well as the comments that appear here, there have also been many phone calls, emails and texts from people wanting to show their support, which is great. I will continue to update until he back safe on dry land, where many decisions will need to be made...
Posted by ninjod at May 28, 2009 07:31 PM
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Paul - crushed to hear that you have turned back!! :(((((( Was watching your fast advance and can't believe this news.
Give me a shout when you're back - I'll buy you a very large G & T with LOTS of ice.
Best,
Huw.
Posted by: Huw at May 28, 2009 08:03 PM
Paul - so sorry you've turned round. But well done - brave decision and has to be the right one. FWIW lack of waterproof trousers would stop me going from chichester to yarmouth in a westerly 5.
Cheers
Richard
Posted by: richard at May 28, 2009 10:25 PM
Paul,
sorry to hear of your retirement so early, I was so looking forward to watching your progress and raeding all about your big adventure!
Anyway, I am glad that you are safe.
All the best,
Malcolm
Posted by: Malcolm at May 28, 2009 10:36 PM
Paul...head north to Cork or Kinsale and I'll fix you up and send ya back on your way. You have my number. And my hat!
Posted by: Bob Hobby at May 28, 2009 11:18 PM
Paul - really gutted for you to hear the news. Been following your progress keenly and listening to the voice blogs. Hope all is ok.
Posted by: Tim Cross at May 29, 2009 11:25 AM
Paulie Paul,
So sorry to hear that this has happened, gald you are safe and well, take care and see you in the Crouch soon. Piers, Naomi & the Bean
Posted by: Piers Stanbury at May 29, 2009 02:24 PM