“Soon”. That’s the catch. We’re actually pretty ready, but we need to just set a date to go. Without a date to work against we’ll find many reasons to procrastinate and not go. We’ve made so many friends here, it’s easy to just stay, but that’s not what “cruising” is all about.
So, what about that date? We’re now aiming for May 10th. There, now we’ve said it. We’re committed!
In the meantime, we’ve signed up for dive lessons next week to get our PADI certification. Fiji is one of the best places in the world for diving. Would be a shame to miss that.
In other news, we had a great time last night at the weekly Sunday night BBQ in the boatyard. Lots of great conversation. But the memorable line of the night-from me to John on Arnementia, who is “veddy, veddy British” (a former tank commander in the British Army I believe) after he fired off a long unintelligible sentence; “OK John, say that more slowly in English and without the accent”. The look I got might have stopped a tank but was quickly followed by hysterical laughter from everyone within earshot! A fun night indeed.
OK, D-day is set for the 10th of May. If you have enough air cover you should be alright. And enough of Ann’s cookies.
You’re not the only one to be bamboozled by the Brit English. Some brilliant wit said something like, “England and America are two English speaking countries separated by a common language.” And that’s the truth.
Good luck with the submariner thing. Will they teach you how to fire torpedoes and sink things? What fun.
Hi Bob and Ann,
Jan and I are very happy for you! We got engaged right there in Whangerei in Feb 2003. We were at a waterfront restaurant in the harbor, and having a lamb salad when I popped the question. Jan was unable to finish her dinner!
Best to yhou both!
Bob and Jan
Ann and Bob.
Chuckie and I arrived last night in Paris and are planning to go to Versaille today. We enjoyed a great meal last night at a nearby cafe. We are staying at a nice little hotel ( Lenox) here in Montparnasse and will be joining a Rick Steve’s tour in a few days.
Au Renoir
Gary and Chuckie
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You guys have a fabulous time! Can’t wait to hear all about it. I think I stayed at the same hotel back in the 1990’s. Great area! Have fun!