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Monday, June 05, 2006

over in a flash. Well Done Dave!



It only seems like a coupleof days ago we were all at John O' Groats, and then on Friday Dave reached Lands end. Friday was only 12 miles (its ok to say that cos some days were a lot more!). We had a sketchy moment when we came out of Penzance as there was a big scary hill and the van nearly packed up. Great team work between Holly and I saved the day though!

In the final 2 miles to the big LE Dave made a speech into the little cam corder, not realising he was also miked up to Dimitri's. Dim relayed the speech back to us. Everyone in the van was crying - it was an emotional speech but really hit home as to why we were all there.

Minutes later we made it to Lands End. Crowds of people came out of the centre to watch, and we had a loo roll finish line, champagne and cameras galore. It was a great moment - thankfully I got my tears out of my system before hand and all iI could do was smile - I was proud and happy.

The afternoon and evening was amazing. We could all let our hair down for the first time in months. We had cornish pasties, Ice Cream and Beer - I never did get my cream tea. We all went down a big scary steep inflatable slide. I never mentioned on my application form that I was scared of heights - it just sounds so woosy - i cant even stand on a table with out getting scared. I forced myself to the top - then I freaked out - big time! The team and bev managed to get me down the slide eventually - thanks to dave and Si for holding my hand.

The evening was great - we just chilled with a sunset, beer, our tents and some giggles.

Its monday and Im back in work. I dont want to be here. I was getting used to not knowing where I was staying, sleeping in tents and on random sofas. Driving my little car seemed incredibly strange after driving the van for so long.

Dave did it, and im so proud. His foot is better, and hes now in london. I miss everyone already. I cant wait for Australia. Thank you to everyone who not only supported Dave but supported me.

895 miles down, 5000 to go.
much love.
Beccles
Boardfree Team

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