Hi both. Margaret Rudd is my second cousin. Haven't seen her for years since my late parents (Sandy and Babs) moved away from Edinburgh. But if you catch up with them again, please pass them my regards.

Just back from fabulously sunny Shetland. Keep having fun!

Love,

Meg

2nd attempt--- Envious 'cept for the dodgy sailing bits and the blood & gore. When is Gordon getting the piercings??. Doug having knee problems may need op. lot of pain. Due to set off for Dundee EC week Sat. but has mast problem, frantic goings on to get it sorted. had good time in Florida and subsequently at a wedding in Berkshire. Kirstie loved S.A. Jim Thomson fell off a roof, nearly killed himself. mostly facial damage didn't look too good.Real scare. George Murdoch had sub dural haematoma now okay. Thats all my GOOD news.Looking at the sky can't see a damn thing June Haar.

Keep having a great time. love the news.

luv D& Am xx

Nice to see you catching your dinner and having a great time! A couple more tattoos Gordon and you'll have caught me up!

Not jealous at all about your exploits!! We have all the sunwe need here in Geordieland!!!

Take care Paul Andrea natalya and Katya

Gordon & anne it is almost a year since we sailed together from kilemore quay to cork in the wettest weather for many years. your log keeps us inspired and scheming that one day our turn will come. you are a world away take your time and enjoy every minute of it. I hope you are catching loads of fish. you are truely insperational

john

Hi there, what wonderful pictures, and great to read your news. Wonderful to speak to you, Anne, during your trip home. Do hope all was well in Italy.

Duncan and I have just had a lovely long week-end sailing on Ullswater in glorious sunshine and a good breeze. Had our inflatable tender stolen which was really rotten, but nice folk came to our rescue and got us back on board 'Swift'. No flamingos but lots of geese and a few swans!

Love to you both, frances & duncan xxxx

Hi Anne and Gordon

Just been reading your blogs.You seem to be having an amazing adventure! It seems like yesterday when we were all together celebreating Fiona's birthday in St Lucia.

We are off to Mallorca to spend 6 days on our boat 'Premier Cru' and hope to meet up with Gordon and Liz off Sunbird. I'm sure they've been following your progress.I know that Colin has!

Wishing you lots of love,luck and happy sailing! Maybe one day we'll follow in your footsteps. You certainly are an inspiration!!!! Barbara and Anabelle send their love,

Fiona and Steve xxxx

Hi guys ...where in the world are you now ? Am off to Montreal june 6th for a few days. Hope all is well and you are having a ball. take care xx

Rob and Katie are now married and our grandson - yes - grandson- is due in september... the other grandchild, due in July, remains a surprise as to whether it's male or female!!! All quite fun really... Shopping takes on a new slant!! Wonderful keeping up with YOUR news, what an amazing and facinating time you are having... take care, love to you both, f & d xxxx

Welcome to Galapagos, waiting to hear your impressions!

Hi you two. Sure miss you!...been home now for 3 days and I still can't concentrate or get that smile off of my face.

Hope all is well & that you are safe!..Everynight since you left I looked out to sea sending you my best!..actually, the night before you left Aruba I walked by your girl & touched her with a wish!

Dad set our alarm & mom & dad were at the dock seeing you off, but by the time I got my witts about me, you were quite a way out to see. I did see you though!

You have left such an impression on many people while you were with us. I am so happy to have been fortunate enough to have met you both!

I will try to download my photos eighter tonight or tomorrow (Tuesday) then will send them to you.

Dan is coming to Canada this weekend!....

Take care & love you both!

Judi (your SISTA)

Been reading your latest travels ! Seems like you are having a ball. Did not get to go to India yet.....the school in Spiti closed due to an unseasonable winter of -30 degrees ! I continue to fund raise for them and will get out there sometime. Everyone well here and my son home from NY for the month . He got accepted to Concordia Montreal for uni. so I will have an excuse to get to visit the cousins !! Take care and continue to explore with zest ! Love xx

Miss you guys!!

Rachel xx