Simon just called- hes done! He called at 6.30, the border station closes at 4, which is where the pay phone is (and no cel ... 
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Simonk
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:07pm    Post subject: Antelope Wells 19 Days 5 Hours & 2 Minutes! Reply with quote Report Abuse
Simon just called- he's done!

He called at 6.30, the border station closes at 4, which is where the pay phone is (and no cell phone coverage)- so he was calling from down the road.

Bill & Janet were there to meet him, having got there a bit early and spent some time fending off dogs!

He said they were driving back the way he had just come, down a road they could barely see the end off, slightly downhill. It was a pretty tedious day, around 11 hours including breaks, lots of long straight roads. He had mostly cross & slight head winds. But the weather was very good & the temperature perfect.

He's exhausted and aches all over, a bit worse for wear after yesterdays effort.

They are heading for Demming tonight, he said something about guacamole. He should be back here in Santa Fe early afternoon tomorrow.

He sounded relieved and happy.

I am so proud of him.



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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:12pm    Post subject: RE: Antelope Wells 19 Days 5 Hours & 2 Minutes! Reply with quote Report Abuse
Sarah wrote:
I am so proud of him.
We're proud of him too Sarah Double Thumbs Up Love
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:13pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
WOOOOOOOOOOOT!
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:26pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Simon you LEGEND!
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:37pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Incredible. Great work, Simon - and massive props to Sarah and Miro.

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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:50pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Huge effort. Epic respect.
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 1:53pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
What a bloody legend!!! Double Thumbs Up

(Really must get a hold of one of those sponsorship forms!!!)
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 2:05pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Congrats. That is a great result and an inspiring ride.
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 2:11pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Solid.

Nice one Simon. You must be on the lean side by now!

Mint job matey.

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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 2:13pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Amazing job Simon, you are a legend! Double Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 2:22pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Excellent job simon! Now where do I send the cheque? The world needs more nurses with french accents...
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 2:24pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Simon your awesome. Been following the progress avidly

Hope Jen does well too. Would be great to see her finish too,
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 4:50pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
gnikcuf awesome. Massive respect for an epic effort. Well done Simon!
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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 4:57pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
Fantastic achievement Simon.

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PostPosted: Thu 10th Jul 7:03pm    Post subject: Reply with quote Report Abuse
As others have said, congratulations - what an awesome ride and experience. Thanks to your support team as well, they did a great job too, and particularly in keeping us all back at home full informed of progress. Way to go Simon.
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