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Poems, prayers and promises's avatar

Ah, well done Allan! Mission accomplished! A fitting ending to be met with such celebration from your loved ones.

Merry Christmas to you and Eileen x

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Allan Sutherland's avatar

Thanks Janet. Merry Christmas to you too xx

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Eileen Sutherland's avatar

That bike, like you, would fit in anywhere. ❤️

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Gary's avatar

Your final line made me laugh "I won't forget a single day, believe me." As I age, I know that the days I remember are getting fewer. Great Journey mate and I say that quietly, unlike the golfers, but knowingly

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Allan Sutherland's avatar

Thanks Gary. I totally agree with you about how easily days slip away but writing up the ride has helped me remember it with a kind of retrospective vividness.

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John Comer's avatar

Very entertaining Allan - just a bit worrrying that I think it could have been one of those golfers! Just because they play golf it doesn't make them a bad peson! Great track to end on. Did you hear it been featured on Radio 4's Soul Music a whikle back. if not, worth a listen on BBC Sounds - almost had me in tears. Have a great Chrsitmas and looking forward to tales of the next adventure.

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Allan Sutherland's avatar

Thanks John - my comments weren't intended as a criticism of all golfers, many of whom are wonderful people! Thanks for the tip about Days. I'll look it up. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and best wishes to you and your family for 2024.

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