Friday, December 17, 2010

Welcome Them - The Sailors Are (Almost) Back

Remedios is sailing smartly toward the U.S. coast - expected to arrive under the (by now) expert sailing skills of Pat and Tom. They are expected to arrive in Riviera Beach, FL sometime Sunday morning.

Michele, Peggy, Rob and Mary invite all blog readers to send a message or post a comment to join us in welcoming them home. They have VERY much appreciated all the notes and support they received during the six months they've been gone. It truly made their trip extra special to know that so many family members, friends, and even people they don't know, cared so much that they have followed their Great Sailing Adventure.

Feel free to post a blog comment, or send an email to: remedios.ocean.voyage@gmail.com

It will be fun to hear their personal stories about the 4+ weeks on the open ocean return trip. Check back to the blog for their reports. It certainly has been an adventure!

17 comments:

  1. Can't wait to have you back safely with us at HP!
    Am very anxious to hear more of the adventure! If you need help tying a tie again, I am here for you!

    David Gesko

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  2. Have loved reading about your adventure, thank you SO MUCH for sharing your stories!

    Congratulations - what an accomplishment. Welcome back!

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  3. It will be great to have you home. We are proud and happy for you for making this adventure happen and for really making the most of the experience.

    Don't call at 3:00 AM just because you can't sleep and want to talk.

    Di

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  4. Pat,
    It has been great to follow your journey online. Finish your trip safely and I'll see you at work in January!
    Betsy Asher

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  5. Welcome home, Pat! (And Tom) Following you has been scary and wonderful at the same time. So looking forward to your safe return!

    Maria Berens

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  6. It has been fun checking your blog and following your adventure. Can't wait for your next trip!

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  7. we love you, dad! oh and you too, tom. jude was so excited that you were reaching land, but was heartbroken that it didn't mean you would be there for breakfast tomorrow. i guess later this week just isn't soon enough! they'll be transfixed by your stories, as we all will. welcome almost home!

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  8. Congrats and welcome home from your long journey. I have been away for about a month on the posts, fun to read you're almost to the end of your journey when checked back in. The most fun 6 months I have had reading about your travels -- better than any book or reality TV show! Thanks for the great writing and entertainment. Will Santa be waiting at the docks for you? Merry Christmas!

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  9. Serenity

    Journey's End lyrics

    The wind is blowing fast, straight in his face
    Another sunset has passed
    The beauty of the sea, A spell to his mind
    But deep inside he feels doubt

    [Bridge:]
    How many miles to go finding his dreams
    How many years so slowly passed away
    His will unbreakable. it keeps him alive
    And always he screams

    [Chorus:]
    Nothing can stop my way
    I'm gonna sail on till my very last day
    Nothing, when God is my friend
    I will finish my quest to the journey's end

    To sail a unique ride to conquer the sea
    Is the sailorman's pride
    Shall his name live on?
    His wish for immortality is strong
    But often paid with death

    Congratulations on your daring conquest of the briny deep. The Atlantic winds shall always carry the name Remedios.

    With admiration and respect,

    Ray

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  10. Pat and Tom,
    All good things must...
    Be shared with others. Welcome home and thank you for sharing your wonderful journey. It was such a delight to read your posting and follow your GPS locations. You will relive this experience for days to come and many of us will relish hearing your stories first hand. Be prepared for winter shock, it's supposed to snow 5-6" today. Pat, I hope you keep your beard, otherwise you will have quite the sailor's tan.
    Be well!
    Anne Wolf
    HealthPartners

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  11. Wow! I have also been enjoying your updates on a regular basis. Great to have you back safe and sound and look forward to seeing you. CONGRATULATIONS! What an awesome thing to have accomplished.

    Tom

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  12. Way to go Remedios Team! Pat, Rob & Tom - we are thrilled that this wonderful adventure of yours has come to a successful conclusion! Welcome back to the USA! Dan Burns

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  13. Welcome home! I can't wait for the reality tv series... or at least a recap of the adventures.

    Be safe and see you soon!

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  14. So soon!

    What's next?

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  15. Glad you made it back safely!

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  16. Welcome Back Sailors! You’ve had one heck of a ride and it’s been fun to watch so I couldn’t imagine how fun it would have been to experience with you. As you head north up the east coast, if you decide to make a pit stop in or around the Baltimore/DC area, give me a call and Danielle and I would be delighted to meet up for a meal or glass of wine. Tom, I’m looking forward to seeing you in January at our annual sales meeting if nothing else. You know, at that place you work at. :)

    Enjoy the rest of the trip and be safe!

    -Jason

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  17. Welcome back Tom and Pat! It has been a blast experiencing your trip through the internet. It made crawling into our warm bed overlooking White Bear Lake just that much more comfortable each night.

    pat oven

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