Here we go! 05/23/2009
 

We're in a camp site in a village called Effelfechen (careful how you say that) near Lockerbie. We will head up to John O Groats today and then the JOGLE starts tomorrow.
I will post comments here and update each day on The Route pages and look out for comments and photos on Facebook.
Keep in touch, Gord.

 


Comments

roz & david williams

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:59:49

we are both thinking of you today your first day on the road ! good luck !!!! i am writing this sitting confortably drinking a nice large glass of merlot. see you soon

 

Mel and Jack

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:02:35

Hope you had a good days cycling today and that the weather has been kind to you. We're with you all the way, in thought anyway!!!!Best of luck pal.
See you soon xxmxx

 

Adrian

Tue, 26 May 2009 01:28:51

Hope all is going well mate!

Thinking of you. Ade x

 

Claire and the girls

Tue, 26 May 2009 02:22:53

Hi Gor

The girls and I are about to make cup cakes! We don't have much sunshine today!
We are all thinking of you and watching your website everyday. The girls are so excited that Uncle Gordon is doing such an amazing journey.

We are all rooting for you.

Lots of love and hugs from Claire and the gang! xxxxxxx

 

Gordon's Sister Vikki

Wed, 27 May 2009 04:18:27

Gordon is going great guns up north in the rain and wind (ouch!!!. 160 miles in 2 days!! they just haven't managed to get a signal to update the blog.

 

Tim Blamey

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:25:03

Hey Gordon.
Well done so far.
Good luck with the rest of the trip.
Tim.

 

Gordon's Sister Vikki

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:01:56

Day 5 on the cycle ride!! The longest one so far 90 miles from Balloch to Sanguar - and sunshine!!!!. Hope it's not too hot for you mate. Happy pedalling! x

 

Gordon's Sister Vikki

Sat, 30 May 2009 23:48:49

Still no signal. 499 miles down and 501 to go!! Through Scotland and into England yesterday. Wales tomorrow - amazing! it's tough going after his two longest days (90 and 92 miles) and the achilles are more than nipping but today should be 'easier' with 'just' 75 miles to pedal! Kate, Luan and Evie are still with him (possibly until tomorrow) and Genny and John arrive today to be the support vehicle for next week. and the sun is shining!! though kate says he's getting a funny tan - shorts/helmet strap/fingerless gloves - nice! factor 50 needed! hopefully they'll get a signal tonight as they're staying on the driveway of a couple they met travelling up last saturday - true spirit of charity. more from gord later. Vikki

 

Graeme

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:39:10

Hi Gordon,

We shook hands as you set off, I had just arrived at John o' Groats from Land's End.

Well done so far - dig in as they say and you'll do it, just keep pedalling.

Our family keep thinking of you, especially as we know what you're going through.

Graeme.

 

Gordon's Sister Vikki

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:48:48

683 Done!! Yesterday was an easier day - not as many hills! Gordon's doing really well and feeling like he's really on his way home now. Kate and the kids are back home and Genny and John are supporting him. Next destination - Monmouth - Cornwall is getting closer! Tiverton first and a stop over at Helen's on Thursday.

Vikki

(Loving Julia's paper pants comment on the other blog comment!)

 

Kate luan and evie

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:49:30

Just spoke to gor and hes made great time today 2.10pm he was 10 miles from monmouth.
Being thoroughly spoilt by mum and john by the sounds of it- feet in cold bucket of water-didnt think of that one-mind you scotland was not that warm!!!!!
Well done today Gor- Keep it up
love you loads, kate and kids xxx
Enjoy your afternoon off after all those long miserable days x

 

Claire

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:46:33

Hope you are enjoying the sunshine and a rest this afternoon then! Only 4 sleeps to go(as the girls would say!). Hang in there Gordon. Lots of love and hugs, Claire xx

 

Vikki

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:55:36

The girls and Auntie Vikki! That's exactly what i said to Kate x

 



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