Monday, 16 May 2011

DAY 25 : The boys did It!!


They arrived in Ardmore at 4.15pm to a big crowd and the sound of bagpipes playing. They are both very thin, knackered, covered in blisters and sores like you wouldn't believe -  but both delighted. It was pretty emotional, especially with the pipes playing on their arrival - incredible.

When Jeff and Harry arise from their well earned 5 star beds at The Cliff House Hotel, they will post a blog.

p.s. A message for John Willacy - Jeff say hi and will call you later
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26 comments:

  1. stephen16 May 2011 at 11:55

    congratualtions jeff and harry on an awesome acheivement.

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  2. karel16 May 2011 at 12:00

    Good to hear that you arrived well and succeeded in what you have started in not easy weather

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  3. Taran Tyla16 May 2011 at 12:02

    Well done guy's, Amazing, Especially considering the bloody weather :)

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  4. Anonymous16 May 2011 at 12:20

    wonderful news :-) congratulations!

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  5. emil16 May 2011 at 12:23

    congratulations! we were just talking about you boys over dinner last night over here in our local american pub!

    have a nap.

    rick, ciro, greg, paula and everyone else!

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  6. Geoff16 May 2011 at 12:32

    Congratulations Jeff and Harry, top job in tough conditions. Bet that one won't be beaten in a hurry!

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  7. Pat16 May 2011 at 12:56

    Well done Harry & Jeff. Sorry I missed your arrival in Ardmore. Enjoy the well earned rest.

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  8. Simon16 May 2011 at 13:13

    Truly amazing - well battled fellahs - congratulations.

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  9. Erling16 May 2011 at 13:52

    Sonja and I are both relieved that you are both safe on land. What a great achievement, you certainly didn't have the weather on your side.

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  10. uiscemac16 May 2011 at 14:05

    Well Done Lads. Unbelievable Achievement !!!
    Congratulations to you both !!!!

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  11. Simon Willis16 May 2011 at 14:24

    Fantastic!

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  12. GaryLord16 May 2011 at 14:40

    Congratulations fantastic achievement

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  13. Unknown16 May 2011 at 14:44

    >>>Will Freya spoil the party?

    I've been watching with interest the preparation of the boys for the upcoming Around Ireland 2011 exped. With only a few weeks to go it was especially disappointing to hear that Chris Millington had reluctantly decided to withdraw. I'm sure that the remaining members, Jeff Allen and Harry Whelan, can deliver the goods, weather allowing. That said, I hear a rumour that Freya Hoffmeister may be giving the team a few days head start and chasing them around - an interesting addition to the mix. I'd keep a good lookout over my shoulder if I were you boys<<<

    Found this...wonder who put that rumor out...at least it made you guys running! :-)))
    I'd need a bit more training for chasing Ireland...a continent or such...so maybe in 2014 then!

    Well done, boys! Congrats to you both!
    XO, Freya

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  14. Unknown16 May 2011 at 15:01

    Weeellldone!! Sorry for waking you both up. Rest and sleep. Celebration tomorrow!! You deserve it!!! X

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  15. Mark Sundin16 May 2011 at 17:58

    Well done you pair of tough buggers. Enjoy the celebration.

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  16. Unknown16 May 2011 at 19:09

    A job well done. Congrats to you both!
    Jon & Laura

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  17. Einar17 May 2011 at 01:14

    Well done, Ghost Riders. Keep some whisky for your Blisters.

    Einar, BSI, Norway

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  18. Unknown17 May 2011 at 02:45

    Hi Harold,
    Congrats on a fantastic achievement!The cousins in templemore have been following your wet and windy travels from the comfort of home.
    Go n-eiri an mbothar leat.

    Laurie & Family

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  19. Dr.Balaji17 May 2011 at 03:35

    congratulations jeff and harry

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  20. Johan17 May 2011 at 04:32

    Congratulations!! It has been inspiring to follow your journey!

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  21. hadas17 May 2011 at 04:40

    well done guys, looking forward to hearing all about it at our symposium here in israel, at optimist kayak club-the one and only :-).see you there jeff

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  22. keith wikle17 May 2011 at 08:56

    Wow!!!! Awesome job!!!!

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  23. Macharnudo Jarrero17 May 2011 at 12:01

    Ole vuestros cojones, enhorabuena a los valientes y espero seguiros en otras aventuras!!!!!

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  24. avital18 May 2011 at 06:59

    Well done!!! Happy with you for your achievement !
    See you soon in Israel Jeff

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  25. Kayakmor18 May 2011 at 07:13

    Well done jeff and Harry

    your superhuman effort paid off and a 16-17% reduction in the record is the result. a great achievement.

    rest well and reward the body

    Jim

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  26. Tatiana Cappucci18 May 2011 at 10:08

    Bravi! Ottimo risultato, greetings from Italy!

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