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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 
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Geoffs
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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.
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byron
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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 
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Geoffs
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Not at night, exactly, usually early morning or late evening. Did have the pleasure of meeting Eileen the other day. 
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.
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oldgit
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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.
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Geoffs
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Thanks Fred. Weather for Sunday not looking mirror calm. May have to hold up at Chatham a while.
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bradtarga34
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Doesn't look as though the weather is going to be as good for your return trip unfortunately... We're heading to Windsor Friday arvo/ evening, so will keep an eye out for you as we head up river.
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Col
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Met Geoff tonight behind Tesco's at Reading and had a sundowner with him.
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 )
Any way, he's definately on the move and hoping to be back at Poole mid week.
Bon Voyage Geoff!
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byron
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Hope you have a licence for those knees of yours Col.
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And dont let anyone from Honda see those generators!
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Col
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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?? )
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(ps, did the old boy do a rendition of in the mood?? )
I had a little bet with myself that I would get a phone call within 10mins...........
It took less than a minute
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boatone
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(ps, did the old boy do a rendition of in the mood?? )
I had a little bet with myself that I would get a phone call within 10mins...........
It took less than a minute
Well I dont know who your talking to but shutup cos I cant get through!!
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oldgit
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" in the mood?? "
He is always in a mood !
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Gavi
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Geoff is here in sunny Staines with me, enjoying a bbq with a few chaps from Greenwich Yacht Club. Will post photos soon....
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Gavi
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... and here he is
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nickcred
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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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Geoffs
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Sorry to have missed you, half asleep I expect.
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Geoffs
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Good to see in passing at Windsor, Brad. Sitting in Gavi's sitting room whilst it's tipping down outside.
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nickcred
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No problem Geoff was good to meet you, albeit briefly. Enjoy the trip.
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bradtarga34
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good to see you geoff at least the wind has died down today albeit replaced by rain. Have a safe trip home!
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DogsBody
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Look who I saw at Bell Weir
Was good to have a chance to say hello, even if it was only a quick chat as the lock emptied.
Saw your boat down at Hampton Court on our way back on Sunday but no sign of life on board.
Hope the weather improves soon for you return trip, yesterday certainly wasn't the weather to be out on a boat.
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Geoffs
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Couple of nice photos, Darren. I wanted one of the boat and the golden gates but couldn't fit all in from where I could photo.
I'm at East Cowes at the moment using a computer courtesey of Dean and Reddyhof. Back to Poole tomorrow, Friday, and the end of the adventure. Did Limehouse to Brighton in one hop, 150nm, as weather was so good on Tuesday, after the aweful Monday.
Can't post any more photos from here, will have to wait 'til I get home.
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byron
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Did Limehouse to Brighton in one hop, 150nm
That's some going single handed you must have been knackered.
Hadn't you better translate NM into Km for the EA. They are under the impression boats use Km.
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Couple of nice photos, Darren. I wanted one of the boat and the golden gates but couldn't fit all in from where I could photo.
Happy to email the original slightly better picture if you want to PM me an address to send it to.
Darren.
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Chris_d
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Well done Geoff, how long did that 150nm leg take you? very impressive.
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Geoffs
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Left Limehouse about 9:00am at Brighton 5 ish. Went slowly down the river London VTS watching us all the way, I was follwing a Broom and they kept telling other traffic about the two targets they were tracking. They'd been a bit p 'd off by a Fairline Targa (not Brad!) travelling at hump speed kicking up one hell of a wash.
I opened up a couple of miles down from QE II. Pottered around off Ramsgate for 1/4 hr or so trying to decide if I should go for Brighton. Glad I did.
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Geoffs
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No not knackered at all, lovely seas was even tempted to push on to Cowes, but no, that's just silly!
I reckon about 275 Km.
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Geoffs
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Arrived back in Poole today. All safe and sound, boat out of the water and is going to need a damn good clean up 
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Arrived back in Poole today. All safe and sound, boat out of the water and is going to need a damn good clean up
Congratulations and well done! 
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May I congratulate you on both journeys, logs and a successful return home Geoff
The whole thing was a pleasure to read about, and I look forward to meeting you again somewhere!
Kind regards, John, Claire and Simba!
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Arrived back in Poole today. All safe and sound, boat out of the water and is going to need a damn good clean up
Well done Geoff, glad to hear you are safely back. Great to meet you and really appreciate the effort you put in to getting to the Rally.
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