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Well..... it's pretty much all over red rover. Out to Heathrow this afternoon for the gruelling trip home. At least I've got an 8 hour break at Narita to stretch the legs and have a few Kirins.

It's been an awesome adventure and I can't thank Graham enough for being such a wonderful host. Apart from all the great pubs and sights he's added a few thousand miles to the Aygo...... poor little thing!

Huge thanks also to Pete and Barbara for their hospitality and fun times. I will definitely be back!!

Scotty, you're exactly what I expected - a very dangerous man! Thanks for showing me around Glasgow and making sure GG and I were never short of a drink..... erp!!! And thanks for the lovely bottle of whiskey..... I reckon I'll be twisting the lid on that one on Friday night!

Special thanks also to Sarah for putting up with me for a week. Sarah, it was a delight to meet you and spend some 'chilling' time..... which I needed after a couple of weeks with Graham! Let me know when you've decided on a name for the bear.

Thanks also to everybody who checked in and commented on the activities. I know there was a definite lack of Rick content but these days to me this forum has become more about the people than the instruments - hence the nature of the posts. 4 years ago I couldn't have imagined travelling so extensively and meeting such wonderful people...... simply amazing!!

I look forward to the possibility of returning the hospitality shown by so many lovely people in the future . Until I arrive home back in chilly Melbourne........ cheers!!

H

This has been a great thread, and like Aitch correctly mentions, it's the people who really make this, (or any place) special.

Sorry I missed you this time round Aitch, but hopefully sometime in the future we'll catch up.

Safe journey, and enjoy that refresher at Narita.

Aitch,

It's been wonderful hanging onto your shirt tail during this wonderful journey. God speed your safe return home!

Thanks for taking us on the holiday, Aitch! Have a safe trip home.

We'll talk to ya when you get back down under.

Has he gone yet?

I tell ya that man is the main contributor to most atmospheric phenomena.

Really!? All this time we thought it was you...

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Bang goes your Happy Birthday

wints wrote:This has been a great thread, and like Aitch correctly mentions, it's the people who really make this, (or any place) special.

Sorry I missed you this time round Aitch, but hopefully sometime in the future we'll catch up.

Safe journey, and enjoy that refresher at Narita.

Thanks, Andy..... I'm sorry I missed you too. Must be a reason..... the "fickle finger of fate" perhaps? I'll catch you somewhere, some day, mate!

Thanks again, all..... it's been a hell of a ride. Missing you already......

Yep....the dream's over! Dropped Aitch at the airport for a tearful goodbye. It was great to hang out for a month (with a weeks break) and we sure did have a busy time. I think we both need a rest!! I'd like to add my thanks to Pete, Sarah & Scotty for sharing host duties.

Last night was a quiet night.....a few pints and a few games of snooker.........happy days!

This has been a great thread, thanks to all for sharing.
The pictures of the pubs and countryside have been giving me a bad case of wanderlust.

Managed to snag a wireless network here in Tokyo..... at a bar that permits smoking, no less!!!

Wouldn't happen anywhere else in the world..........
Small world.... I'm having a drink with a wee lass originally from up Scotty's way in Milngavie. And she lives in Melbourne!!

There's hope for me yet.........

ozover50 wrote:
Small world.... I'm having a drink with a wee lass originally from up Scotty's way in Milngavie. And she lives in Melbourne!!

There's hope for me yet.........

What are you like halfway home and still lovin every minute you are a inspiration.Rock on H.

Wassat, Scotty????

I'm 6 beers in and the world is a rosy place.......