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…
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May 28, 2009 at 20:03
Huw
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.
May 28, 2009 at 22:25
richard
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
May 28, 2009 at 22:36
Malcolm
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
May 28, 2009 at 23:18
Bob Hobby
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!
May 29, 2009 at 11:25
Tim Cross
Paul – really gutted for you to hear the news. Been following your progress keenly and listening to the voice blogs. Hope all is ok.
May 29, 2009 at 14:24
Piers Stanbury
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