SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
Sorry for the lack of activity lately. You see on November 30th I flew back to Dublin for a short time out till December 12th. Unfortunately I just ran out of time and could not finish running North America. Upon my return I will return to my finishing spot as I still got 300km still to run.
It was also a surprise visit for my sister Ann’s 50th birthday on December 1st. Only my mam, niece and nephew knew.
Here is the video of my arrival at her house at midnight. What a shock she got!
And there were lots of tears flowing from all around!
And also HERE
In the background I am playing Bruce Springsteen’s birthday song, one of my favourites. Press to play> Surprise, Surprise ….” Today is your birthday, we have travelled a long way….”
I also hope to use the opportunity to raise some funds for the run and have a much needed rest before the South America leg.
December 2nd, 2011 at 9:17 pm
tony what a great surprise welcome home for a few days rest and lots of “running around” getting stuff organised, i’m sure.
December 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 am
Tony, have a great visit home.
December 4th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
hi tony….glad to see you made your time out back to dublin safely…
say “hello ” to the clan for us
enjoy
stewart and bernie cochrane
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December 5th, 2011 at 2:57 am
Hey Tony—glad to see everything went on schedule!!—Bet your sis was really really happy!!!!!!!—Tell everyone hello (although they probably don’t remember me as it has been a long long time since I was in Dublin)—-
Hope the SPOT is up and running now so we can continue tracking through yet another hemisphere!!!!
Cheers for now and enjoy the stay home!!!!—Talk to you soon–Greg
December 5th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
“ANYONE GOT ANY GOOD CLASSIC ROCK ON THEIR COMPUTERS PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE, I LOVE TALKING ABOUT THIS STUFF!”
ok Tony, I know this is not about your trip home but seeing as U asked, Genesis, Genesis, Genesis – Peter Gabriel Genesis that is, Album, selling England by the pound was terrific escapist stuff in dreary old C&W land of Monaghan in early 70′s, tracks; Firth of Fifth, Aisle of plenty, After the Ordeal and cinema show, not forgetting the quick release song ie easily digested after one listen,”I know what I like in your wardrobe”- fantastic harmonies, crazy vocals, Phil on drums and Steve Hackett on keyboards, I used to love this stuff running round the local Rossmore park even up to my recent hip arthritis diagnosis (Old motor bike accident I think)They were a much maligned progressive rock band turned tuneful with SEBYtP, Foxtrot and Lamb lies down on Broadway – the remaining albums I am afraid not up to scratch.Trick of the tail was start of the rot – too clinical, no passion. There was also a social element to some of their vocals – that I didnt like, I didnt like being preached to ! And when U are on subject of Bruce Springsteen, Try “further on up the road” live in Dublin ! Me ? Going to Imelda May 16th December ! Good luck Tony!
December 6th, 2011 at 12:16 am
All Great stuff Jerome! It was lovely talking to you at Anns party on Friday night!
Thanks Greg for sending on my tarp! Got it oon Friday.
Its freeeeezing here! Am never happy with the weather it seems!!
December 9th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Hello Tony
Saw an article in a newspaper about your world run ,,,,, fair play to you , keep on running as the song goes ,, great achievement
Adrienne Harte Barnabas.