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Well done, Gary. Pauline and I were proud to have you with us for a night. Thanks for doing this for Macmillan. .

Keith Alexander, Penysarn, Anglesey

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

Hi Gary We've been following your progress with huge interest and think you are a complete star - absolutely amazing. Well done you on such an incredible journey. You so deserve a rest now and must take time out to be justifiably proud. Congratulations from Sarah and Jenny in the Hereford Macmillan office. .

Sarah Grout, Hereford

Monday, June 9, 2008

 

Well done, Gary! Congratulations on your great adventure on behalf of charity. I can empathize with your decision to end the journey a bit early. Some years ago, I set out to cycle across the United States (west to east). I had a great time for a month, but after some 2000 miles I'd had enough, terminated the ride, and flew home. I have never had any regrets -- it was definitely the correct decision. I hope you will have similar feelings about your decision. Again I say, "Well Done!" ..

David Dimmock, Exeter, New Hampshire USA

Saturday, June 7, 2008

 

Sorry we are not going to be able to meet you in Devon, but goodness me how well you have done. It has been wonderful to meet all those cathedrals with you on line. Have a good rest now you deserve it, it was a tremendous achievement. Love from us all June, Dudley and Gt Auntie Vi ..

June Weatherburn, South Molton

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Dear Gary, What a fabulous achievement to have got as far as you have done - and even greater wisdom to know when you had reached your limit. Well done you, and if you ever decide to get back on your bike again I'll be doing my best to drum up support. Short of actually getting on a bike myself, obviously. with warmest congratulations and very best wishes Sarah ..

Sarah Girling, Byford

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Very, very well done, we live with the traffic all the time and wouldn't want to cycle through it! Lovely to speak to you, and am only sorry I didn't catch you in St Albans (you missed a great breakfast ...!) Bob sends his best wishes & congratulations also. Give the man a cheer! ..

Jenny, Redbourn

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Gary I have just come back to weobley form Derbyshire after 3 nights away in a comfortable place, being well fed and watered, and being surrounded by people I know AND I HAVE MISSED BEING AT HOME LIKE MAD and that was only 3 NIGHTS. The things that you have achieved over the past 27 days are beyond the wildest dreams of normal people and you should be as proud as punch. 39 Cathedrals, 2044 miles, 27 different beds, wind, cold, sun, warmth, hills, dales, SCOTLAND, SHAP and so much more. We salute you and your decision to finish for now. We are just delighted that you are back in one piece and still smiling. It has been an honour and really quite humbling to speak with you most days and to have spent some time on your journey. What more can I say without sounding even more cheesy than I have already. GARY YOU ARE A STAR and THANK YOU JULIA for all that you have done and for letting McMillan & Letton borrow your husband. God bless you both Bob King ..

Rev Bob King, Weobley

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Well done you!!!! Hi Gary, Sorry we didn't get to meet up in St Albans. I had no idea where you were or how far you would get Tuesday and then of course no blog to help me out. Anyway wow! look what you have achieved, fantastic!! I think you made the right decision. The roads in London and the South East are a nightmare for car drivers, let alone cyclists. Take Care, Love to everyone. Aunti Bren ..

Brenda Atlee, Stevenage

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

We are so proud of, but not surprised by, what you have achieved, Gary, and of your strengths of character and purpose that shone through each day. That strength of character helped you make the right decision to finish (we note your words "for now")this quest for all the right reasons, and not decide to carry on for all the wrong ones. You've come home safely, which is the most important thing of all. Love - Mum and Dad. ..

Mary & Peter Bluett, Three Cocks

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Gary, Congratulations you really are a superstar! Your quest has been of mammoth proportions and your achievement colossal. In biblical times your journey would have given you sainthood and you would have been part of "the story" for ever. I once road from Bristol to Weston in one day (about 22 miles) and I have lived with the boast and memory ever since. You will remember this achievement for ever and doubtless you will now be part of the folklore of Letton. They must all be in absolute awe at your success. Letton Church and Macmillan will be thrilled with your success. Take a rest, although we know that work calls (work will be a doddle after this). Once again congratulations and thank you for giving us the pleasure of your company. Love Gilly and Arthur. (can we have our fridge back now?) ..

Arthur and Gilly Hughes , Lichfield

Friday, June 6, 2008

 

Hi Gary Been looking at the videos - Great! I didn't realise you were cycling in a diving suit as well!!! Well, that is what it sounds like. Any possibility of a commentary or are you out of breath? Keep going. You will have nearly done 2000 miles by tonight by my calculations. A tremendous feat! Rob ..

Rob Powell, Bolstone

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

 

Hi Gary, glad to hear the puncture repair has held. We loved meeting up with you over the weekend. Everyone at Letton sends their love, you did feature in the sermon!We are all very, very proud of you. lots of love, Lynn, Robert & Daniel ..

Lynn Money, Staunton on Wye

Monday, June 2, 2008

 

Sorry we have not sent a message before now but we have been away for two weeks taking it easy while you have been slogging away against the wind, hills , traffic and weariness. You have done really well. Now its all downhill! ..

Mavis & Maurice Hawkins, Cheltenham

Monday, June 2, 2008

 

I have enjoyed following your journey via your blogs. I had the great pleasure of exploring your wonderful country twice by bicycle, with the focus of my trips being those magnificent cathedrals! I have vivid memories of the countryside, the rains, the hills, and the winds. Most of all, I remember the friendly and helpful people I met. May you enjoy the rest of your great adventure! ..

David Dimmock., New Hampshire, USA

Monday, June 2, 2008

 

Hi there biker man! just read the nights email before going to bed, can't sleep till I know you are OK!Thats sisters for you! You are doing fantastically brilliantly (excellent english there!)Keep it up you are nearly there now. I wish you good weather and not boiling hot like it is here, and the wind always helping you along. Thinking of you every minute. Kalo Taxithi as they say here. Just keep peddling......XXXX...kisses from us all. ..

Bev, Agistri., Aegina

Sunday, June 1, 2008

 

Super seeing you here last night - even if the larder is empty this morning. It was nice to be in the company of a star. We will miss your chatter and stories. Life will be a little duller now. Hope the tyre change is permanent. Good luck and congrats to you and all the support staff. The blogs will be missed when /if you complete this experience. We have checked the silver but nothing seems to be missing - just the fridge. Gilly and Arthur ..

Arthur and Gill, Lichfield

Sunday, June 1, 2008

 

Gary has just left heading for Sheffield. (May 30th) I think he found the traffic around Leeds/Bradford/Wakefield rather tiring - but he's in good spirits this morning. Best of luck with the remainder of the journey. ..

Ron Foster, Elsecar - South Yorkshire

Friday, May 30, 2008

 

Hello Gary, we meet you at the B&B in shap nr penrith. Good luck with the rest of the quest. Our very warmest regards. Geoff & Elaine Seaman..

Geoff & Elaine, haverhill Suffolk

Friday, May 30, 2008

 

Following your blogs with amazement and admiration. You deserve a specially large pudding to be produced and named in your honour! May the wind stay on your back! .

Chris and Joyce , Swansea

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

 

Well hello Gary! Have been reading your blog most days and can see that you are at least enjoying your food! When we cycled around Ireland we found Guiness was a good pick me up (and lay me down in that nice cosy sleeping bag. Sorry to hear about the strong winds but believe me you wouldn't want to be cycling around here at present... Best of luck with the rest of the trip. Looking forward to hearing your stories when you return. God Bless...Michele and Stevexxx.

Michele and Steve Chapman , a very wet and windy Hay on Wye

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

 

We are 2 cyclists who belong to Hereford Cathedral congregation. We're following your progress with admiration and enthusiasm. All good wishes and prayers for your safety, good health and plenty of energy for the remainder of the ride, Jo & Graham Bennett.

Jo Bennett , Hereford

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 

It was a huge privilege to be with you on day 17 and offer some support as pit crew! After following your route for one day in car now have even greater respect & admiration for what you are doing. Best of luck for the rest of the quest and hope to see you again further south. You are an absolute star .

Tracy ( aka Thelma or Louise?) , Letton

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 

Well done! Give our greetings to Lincoln and Ripon. See you when you return. .

Martin & Philippa Loveless , Staunton on Wye

Monday, May 26, 2008

 

Following your amazing journey with interest I am sorry it does not look as though I will meet you at my home as I am off to Scotland(by car!!) on Thursday 29th All the best for the rest of the journey Ann Brennan .

Ann , Great Glen Leicester

Monday, May 26, 2008

 

Gary, You're a star. We all wish you the very best of luck and send our warmest wishes and an extra big hug from me. Well Done!! Keep it up and I look forward to you dropping in to the shop for the parcel and possible bed for the night if needed...? Lots of Love Debs and family .

Debbie Taylor , GreatnKingshill, Bucks

Sunday, May 25, 2008

 

Doing very well Gary. Downhill from here. Must have done 1000 miles by now so you will soon be half way. Keep going .

Rob Powell , Hereford

Saturday, May 24, 2008

 

Hi Gary, we are following you all the way, you are doing brilliantly. Good luck from us all here, June Dudley and GtAuntie Vi .

June Weatheburn , South Molton, Devon

Saturday, May 24, 2008

 

Hi Gary Sounds like it is going really well. We are looking forward to seeing you in Cornwall - we'd better get in stock of sticky toffee pudding!! Good luck with the rest of the hills!.

Amanda Raynham , Cornwall

Thursday, May 22, 2008

 

Got an update from Bob at the pub on Sunday evening. Well done so far and good luck for the rest of the quest. Hope the weather stays good for you. Best wishes Ron Fleming .

Ron Fleming , Weobley

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

 

Well Done! Good that there are people like you actually doing something for your Charities - puts us oldies in the shade. Good Luck and safe journey. Will remember you in my prayers..

Jan Weaver, Stoke-on-Trent (ex Hereford!)

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

 

It was an honour to spend time with you in Chester, The Wirral & Manchester. Sorry i didn't tell you about the big hills (Shap) as I left you in Lancaster. Good Luck mate you are a star .

Bob King, Weobley & Staunton Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

 

Well done. We are already proud of your achievement. Looking forward to cheering you into the most beautiful of the English Cathedrals - Lichfield. A warm welcome and comfortable bed awaits you. Love. XXX .

Gill and Arthur, Lichfield

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

 

Hi Gary, its Auntie Bren. sorry not to have caught you before the off but have read your diary and so far so good. All the family here in Stevenage wish you well and I will be following you in your quest. All the best.Take care. .

Brenda Atlee, Stevenage

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

 

Looking forward to seeing you in St Albans - think of it as downhill all the way from Scotland!.

Jenny Frampton, Redbourn

Monday, May 19, 2008

 

Hope your ride to Manchester went ok I'm the cyclist you spoke to in Liverpool at the traffic lights. Good luck with the rest of the ride. Contact me if you come back this way! Cheers Don .

Don Thompson, Liverpool

Friday, May 16, 2008

 

Hi Gary, Is your life boring or something!!? You do set yourself some challenges!! Anyway all the very best with this one, enjoy the time out. Will keep track of you from over here. Mind those potholes. All the very best , love Pip xx .

Pip Cain, Auckland New Zealand

Friday, May 16, 2008

 

Hiya Gaz, Hopes it's going well. Looking forward to seeing you. Helen P.S. Snoopy your posture has changed in 30 years :)) .

Helen, Chichester

Thursday, May 15, 2008

 

Good luck on the rest of your quest, Gary. It was a pleasure to have you stay the night with us in Anglesey. Bev loved the photos we emailed to her last night. Keith & Pauline.

Keith Alexander , Penysarn, Anglesey

Thursday, May 15, 2008

 

Glad it's Dawes Bicycles, and not them at 115 Westfaling Street. Metcheck forecast excellent cycling weeather till May 28th. Good on you Gary. brian and Helen.

Brian and Helen Beach, Herefordshire

Thursday, May 15, 2008

 

Keep up the good work Gary,how is the backside holding up? better you than me, but I take my hat off to you for such an undertaking, I personally would use my car. See you once you get nearer to Taunton.

Stephan and Annette Law, Bishops Lydeard, Somerset

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

 

If you want to make it 56 cathedrals and one very old railway station the kettle's always on! Best of luck.

Carol , Kington

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

Good luck Gary. You will do it and we look forward to your triumphant return.

Don , Letton

Thursday, May 8, 2008

 

We will be thinking of you all the time. Wishing you lots of luck, love and above all strength and courage!Hope the weather is perfect for you too,not too hot, not too cold and as little rain as possible.Kassie says she'll light a candle for you in our little church!!! Be safe, see you soon. Just keep peddling...........XXXX.

Bev, Christos, Kassie and Alexi , Agistri, Greece

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

 

Nearly time to get going now Gary. Enjoy the experience. We from Cornwall send you our best wishes and will greet you in our Parish early June.

Penny and Warren Raynham, Cornwall

Monday, May 5, 2008

 

Good luck! Hoping it doesn't rain too much and the energy bars keep you going!..

Daniel Bluett , London/Northampton

Sunday, May 4, 2008

 

Well it's nearly time for the off big brother. Everything is almost in place and then its just you, your bike and the big wide world, well the UK anyway. Just take each day as it comes and there will be good days and bad but knowing you as I do you will get there in the end. Will be thinking of you every day and keeping up with your progress. Take care and good luck...

Trudy, Mark, Liz & Bobby , Llangynidr

Sunday, May 4, 2008

 

An ambitious project but we are sure you will do it. It took me more than an hour just to track your journey in the road atlas. Will look forward to watching your progress. Good Luck..

Derys Maddox , Letton

Saturday, May 3, 2008

 

One day at a time, Gary, then each will be its own adventure. Savour the days, and the journey will bring its own reward. Enjoy the experience, and most importantly believe in yourself, as did your great-great-great grandad, Isaiah John. Day six of your quest will be the 158th anniversary of the day, 15 May 1850, that Isaiah left London for America, on his quest to find out first-hand how the slaves lived and worked on the sugar plantations. We wish you good fortune. Return safely, as did your soul-mate, Isaiah - adventurers both! Take care now you - with all our love - Mum and Dad..

Peter & Mary Bluett , Three Cocks

Monday, April 14, 2008

 

Just a line to encourage you.I liked your comment that once it had been written down you were committed! In 2006 my husband and I offered to walk round all the St Mary's churches in the diocese in aid of our St Mary's in Ross before we realised there were 77! That took us 25 days too, some days taking in as many as 5 churches. This also meant 5 helpings of fruitcake, so if the hospitality you get is anything like that we received, you won't be short of the calories you need. Good luck.

Janet Nelson, Ross-on-Wye

Monday, April 7, 2008

 

Wishing you all the best on your trip. I'll come and do the map reading in a sidecar if you like! Failing that I will join you for the last leg!!

Grace Raynham (92), Callington

Sunday, January 20, 2008

 

Great idea Gary. I hope you can complete it. I have been thinking of just cycling to the English Cathedrals for MS Society after cycling 1500 miles to 63 football clubs in Nov 06. Your proposed timescale is impressive. I found 75 miles a day tiring carrying all my gear. If I can help, let me know.

Rob Powell, Bolstone, Hereford

Friday, January 11, 2008

 

Gary, I was very Interested in reading the report in the Hereford Times of today and in visiting your website. Oddly enough over the past two weeks I have been seriously thinking about the possibility of two cycle challenges for myself. One to do a tour of all Herefordshire Market towns (80 miles or thereabouts round trip)to highlight the distances having to be travelled by cancer patients from Hereford to Cheltenham as is the local need for a treatment centre in Hereford and secondly a longer term plan to cycle to all the residential homes that fall within my remit as the property manager for the charity that I work for, a round trip of nearly 1,400 miles throughout England in recognition of the Charity's 50th Anniversary. I cycled many miles last year for general fitness and have again commenced some general fitness training and cycling. I admire your plans and wish you the best on your travels. I will be following your progress and providing I'm ready to undertake and formally anounce either or both of my proposed challenges I will again e-mail you. GOOD LUCK.

Mike Williams, Hereford

Thursday, January 10, 2008

 

I did a sponsored tour of English medieval cathedrals in 2003 to raise funds for our early Norman church. If I can assist with advice, do not be shy to ask. Although I visited them all in 13 days, it was not an easy trip. Two each day with either a eucharist or evensong at each one, plus a tour of the structures and a chat with the Dean or Chancellor bought up a lot of time. However, I was 25 years older than yourself when I undertook the project, although I travelled by car rather than a bicycle. Even so, the distance of 2000 miles was rather wearing. Best of luck, John.W.

John Whitford , St. Christopher's Ditteridge. (Wilts)

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

 

I wonder are we related ? My family is from the South of Ireland.
Good luck with the cycle

Sean Bluett, Ireland

Wednesday January 2, 2008

 

Got any good ideas then...!

Warren & Penny Raynham, Harrowbarrow, Cornwall

Wednesday, December 19, 2007