Awol once again

[happy daze john in oz]

The hibernating bear in spring comesforth, as do the rivers after spring time thaw.
Just like that thaw there comes fromdeep within a need.


Once more to stand astern ,and watchthe wake stream out to reach that far horizon, where sea and sky dosweetly meet much like a lovers kiss.


To see upon the waves reflectedmoonlight, star twinkling by the miriad.


Then gaze upon a pod of Dolphinsbreaking from the waves, then crash deep beneath.


The man once taken by the sea can neverbe released, that hold upon him deep within his soul and there inlies a need that may never be denied.


So once again I must go forth andquench that need, and though the ships are not as once we knew, thesea in all its majesty remains supreme.


I will then set forward on my next adventure sure in the knowledge my deepest needs will there be met.

[Doc Vernon]

Is this a Poem John
If so its lovely words ,however possibly you are telling us that you are once again getting ready for your next Cruise!???
Cheers

[happy daze john in oz]

Yes Vernon, you are of course correct in your assumption.

Next week at close to weeks end I will from Oz fly north to land In England, a sceptered isle set in a silver sea.
Then on to Southampton, that port of so many memories long past, where from young boys sailed to return as full grown men.
A town of great importance to those ,whom in those times did travel for no jumbo jets would then be able.
The Solent, that gateway to the open sea and adventures such as many would never in their wildest dreams think possible.

From theer we sail to Brussels, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Tallin, St. Petersburg overnight, Helsinki and Gdansk.

Returning then to Southampton we venture forth to the Emerald isle, a land of green and verdant pastures where time is of little essence to the country folk, where peace abounds and food and good ale await the weary traveler. There to meet with the outlaws and hear their tales of good and bad.

From there to England once again to that small town in the south who all do ,know as London. There to meet with more, enjoy the company, celebrate the birthday and return to Oz much refreshed.

[Captain Kong]

My Gawd, John, you are going to Europe.



Enjoy and have a good trip. only joking. Some good sights over there. What ship is it?? Cheers.Brian

I am off to sunny Fleetwood tomorrow, Sunday for a few days.
Brian

[John F Collier]

Yes Vernon, you are of course correct in your assumption.


There to meet with more, enjoy the company, celebrate the birthday and return to Oz much refreshed.

Sounds good John, have a great holiday and a safe journey, " and behave yourself when in the UK,
"none of that Aussie wild stuff here" , all the best John F

[gray_marian]

Dear John, No need to say have a wonderful time cause I know you both will Safe journey though and even though you haven't left yet I still have to say haste ye back. You shall be missed.xx

[Dennis McGuckin]

Have a great one John and Terri,
Enjoy a pint of good old English beer on me.
Den.

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Nearly forgot about the Guinness.
Have two of them on me.

[Doc Vernon]

My Heavens John
Now that is what I call a good Sea Trip mate, not that I begrudge you and Terri those Island trips LOL
Sounds like something I would love to do one day John,if only !

I know you will really enjoy the trip,so no need to say that !
Terri will just love that I know,and am I correct in saying that she still has relies over the Seas!

Say a fond hello to Southampton for me please,a Port I will never forget ,as it was after all my second home at one point in my life,as was London at some stage!

Have one heck of a great time Both of you and may God go with you!
Your buddy
Cheers

[Keith Tindell]

As everyone says, have a great trip, and when you are in Southampton don't forget to cast your eye over to our lovely Island to the South, regards KT

[happy daze john in oz]

Thank you all for your kind words.
As luck would have it the day we sail will be exactly 50 years since Terri and I met.
How time flies when you are happy.
Sailing on the Crown Princess for this one.