Hi thee to you both. Glad you are both OK and that the Equinox is still holding out. The poor Pacific Islanders - of all Islands have had a rather terrible time. Our Prime Minister has been there today in Samoa and said it would take a billion dollars to get things right (if one can do that?) again. The Samoan's have large families and to see some that have lost 13 in one family is terrible. Carry on and still enjoy yourselves and make the most of each day!

Love to you both, Ted and Marie. Ashburton, NZ oxoxo

Mum and Dad,

Thanku for posting that Blog of reassurance you were OK! When You didn't respond to my text, rather than my usual thoughts of you probably didn't get it, I was on full scale panic!!! All's well now!

Rachel

xx xx

Dear Ann.

Thank you for visiting us at l'escargot bleu with Mr Hungeford and his lovely wife. We had a busy summer, and I wasn't able to open your blog. It is now done, and I must say "quelle aventure!" and "quel courage!". What a trip. I see you keep your sense of humor. mind you, you need it when you go back to a tattooed man!

Wish you all the best times possible, and will travel from now on from my sofa. Thanx to you. I love your photos!

Betty jourjon

looks like you are having a fantastic time great pics ,you will need to write a book when you get back.

davy the gardener

Hi Guys. good to catch up ...I have a couple of american visitors who are coming for Ciara's graduation in November and they are interested in going to Scotland. Who should I contact re. the apartments in Edinbourgh ? Will fly out some day somewhere to meet up before you return ..... Happy travels love you bundles , Fran

Hello,

As promised a message blog, I hadn't forgotton, Doctor Finlay just happend to stay in the Pacfic, so the verbal diahorea hs dried up a bit. Its official the weather is rubbish here, summer is over and it hasn't stopped raining since we got back. Flip Flops are out and boots are on. The brambles are out and we picked lots, so are in the process of making bramble Gin, Wine and Jam. Anne the gin should just about be ready for when you are back, next year.

Rob is missing his sarong so much his crew have made him a gortex one and man bag, so he's keeping up the holiday image. Good news though no recent sighting of speedos

No other real news, the regular racing, doing my Monster Duathalon challnege next week which is keeping me out of trouble.

I hope all is well with you both and you are still enjoying the Pacific way of life. I hope you enjoyed Nick's company and are looking forward to more vagrants from Naiaid (sorry Murray) joining. Keep in touch and don't break any more boat bits.

Anna

PS Susan has been briefed on the standard of entertainment/fun required to crew on Equinox

Watch your head Anne, looks like Gordon needs reminding cannibalism has been banned!! Hope you are well away from hurricanes - feels as if we've had the edge of one here!! AOK tho', wonderful to hear your voice by the way - do watch out for me being on skype & on-line & call for a long distance chat!

love from us both, frances xx

somehow always manage to lose the 1st message. All sounds wonderful tho' would have died of fright in the heavy seas. I'm in a fankle about a trip to Anstruther this w/e. wind & rain forecast. I'll think of you Anne and take comfort that you are surviving all. The stories & photos are great. See Gordon now has 2 types skirt to chose from-- depending on the temp.

Your garden looking good with the blooming petunias-----nothing like the pacific island plants tho'.

New house opposite yours now being built.

keep the stories coming. Luv D&AM xx

We are now officially Grandparents!!! On 4th August we gained a grandson and Kirsty and Tom are delighted to be parents!! - well so far...! Not a smooth birth but baby and mother are recovering from the trauma!!

Next grandchild due mid Sept. - Robert and Katie are trying to learn from Kirsty and Tom's experiences! Aidan is looking forward to having a step-brother 10years his junior - hmmmmmmmm we hope he teaches only the good things he knows all about!

Hope all going well with you, the yacht and the family... much love, frances and duncan xxx

Hi Folks,

Missing the solitude of a watch in the Pacific, breathtaking, stunning, difficult to explain, pity it couldn't last,wish i was still their...

Enjoy the trip of a lifetime.

X

regards

Willie

Hi there,

great tattoos - was it painful??

Weird weather here, my pot plants are either drowning or scorching! Am up in Edinburgh quite a bit as Mum not too good and weather rubbish there too!! Wish I was sunbathing on a yacht with no worries.....

Waiting for first grandchild to appear in next couple of weeks - great excitement.

Hope you've plenty 'mayo' for the tuna...

take care,

love from D & I,

frances xx

Hi Gordon and Anne

I am thoroughly enjoying reading about your adventures. There certainly is lot of wonderful places and things to be sampled and savoured in this world - it is just a case of going for it - which you have done with such energy and style.

I'm looking forward to going on some of my own adventures in the next few months: which involves playing the harp, argentine tango and of course sailing - just not all at once!

I think your old crew from Port Edgar should have a get together to celebrate your journey so far! What do you think guys?

Eileen xx