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Crossing the Ditch: [Closed] New Plymouth Welcome Committee

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    • CommentAuthorcapsar
    • CommentTimeJan 9th 2008
     
    Keep on chuggin' water rats, Godzone is not too far away at last!
    R & R and a pair of shoes awaits you no doubt.
    Very gutsy journey so far. The power of mate-ship at work.
    Good luck surfing LOT 41 ashore wherever the elements may take you in the next couple of days.
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    keep on gunning for TARANAKI home of true sportsmen and horses PETER SNELL AND DON CLARKE were both born in the province as were GRANT FOX and GRAEME MOURIE. WOTAN,MACDOUGALL AND KIWI ARE THREE WINNERS OF THE MELBOURNE CUP from the province and Billy Bowden who is going to sort out cheating aaustralians was umpiring here when he got the news he was replacing Steve Bucknor. Good to see a couple of Aussies doing for themselves.great place to land should be seeing the mountain about now well done GRASS GRUB
    • CommentAuthorOllie
    • CommentTimeJan 10th 2008
     
    Hi James and Justin,
    In relation to your comments in the podcast stating that upon arrival in NZ, you will have no money or shoes... I believe I have a solution.

    You could put your kayak up on ebay, for sale to Australians only, and local pickup only. That way, you could bum a ride home with whoever wins the item. You can even write that is is in 'as new' condition, and that it has only been used once ;)
    • CommentAuthorfred.c
    • CommentTimeJan 10th 2008
     
    No, you cannot do that to Lot 41.....
    She is going to retire gracefully in...say....(how long does a monarch usually reign?.....).....20 -30 years time......and become ...A FLOATING HOTEL.......just like the QE2...
    • CommentAuthorBarry
    • CommentTimeJan 10th 2008
     
    Its 5pm in New Plymouth and its clear and calm now. The strong SE wind and swell the boys were battling head-on out there in the Tasman yesterday and early today have now abated. I reckon the boys will be able to see the tip of Mount Taranaki for the first time at sunrise Saturday morning. It will be silhouetted against the dawn sky. Then they can really zero in on New Plymouth as the city is on the coast about 20km north of the mountain's summit.

    Over the weekend the winds over coastal waters NW of New Plymouth are likely to tend NW and the swells flatten out, so conditions should be relatively favourable for the final stage of the journey into New Plymouth's Port Taranaki.

    Hang in the guys, the worst is over, and a great welcome awaits you in New Plymouth.
    • CommentAuthorEnnuiname
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    Would the local Maori community be able to do a haka for the guys when they arrive? They certainly are warriors!
    • CommentAuthorMr Hyde
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    Barry , thanks for that on the spot reporting, great news
    • CommentAuthorcarey
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    g'day J & J
    Yep I reckon old Ed'll be watching over you blokes
    He'd smile & nod if you'd use his imortal phrase when you lift your legs over the side onto terra firma: "WE KNOCKED THE BASTARD OFF!"

    I'd love to see a good old Maori welcome.

    But here's all of us talking about how you should be welcomed...I just hope it doesn't delay a good feed, a hot shower & a LONG kip; by one second. These things alone would be like a wonderful science fiction fantasy to you blokes at the moment.

    AFTER THAT, BY HORI, YOU DO REALISE, I HOPE, THAT YOU'RE IN FOR A PARTY!

    HAS ANYONE CONTACTED THE MARKETING/PR MANAGERS OF QUANTAS OR AIR NZ YET? (THE 2ND AIRLINE TO MAKE THE OFFER ARE FOOLS-THEIR LOSS-THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST!)

    I understand you're form just down the rd (Gordon)

    It's all good- Waitara is just up the Rd from NP.

    HOPE THE CLOUD LIFTS TO REVEAL THE MOUNTAIN- IT'LL BLOW YOU AWAY

    cheers
    carey
    wahroonga
    • CommentAuthormarkerman
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    The Kai these boys deserve and can do them justice is a decent Hangi, using up so much energy mentaly and physicaly padeling the great Waaka Lot 41 across the ditch from the west island of New zealand, this will resore them back to full health in no time at all and fluid replacement by way of intraveinous Speights.
    Well done boys keep up the good spirits this is truly an amazing and ultimate test of how strong a frienship can be. I take my hat off to you and Ed would be so proud of you.

    Cheers from the Flying Dutchman
    • CommentAuthorRobuste
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    I assume that its all been put in place but could Patrick maybe confirm that medical attention etc will be
    on hand when they arrive?
    I suspect that they may not be able to walk out of the kayak and could have to be
    carried etc.
    I understand it is dangerous to stand after a couple of days floating in the sea and assume
    that sitting for 60 days,although not as extreme, could have some of the same affects over a longer period
    of time.
    R
    • CommentAuthorBteam
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    Is the arrival going to be podcast on-line for us couch/computer potatoes?
    Its so good to see the kayak travelling in a straight line to its destination
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    Medical professionals will definitely be on standby for when the boys arrive. Keep posted to the Crossing the Ditch main page for podcasts, videos and webcam feeds in the final hours.
    • CommentAuthorG.C1
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    Hi James & Justin,amazing efforts to reach your goal,so proud of you and will be watching on TV your touch down
    with certainly have some tears of admiration.Hope there'll be a video made and will be pleased to buy it of course.

    I've posted your Webb site to few friends around the world.Would be curious to see how many hits you had.
    I believe your journey isn't finished yet after your arrival so make the most of it & have a good rest.Question:no money,no shoes but do you have your passports with you?You will have certainly a choice of carriers cause they will be waiting for you.

    To all the team that made this possible and history,congratulations and best wishes to all for 2008.
    Regards from Australia. G.C1
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    Bloody great effort lads, we've been watching your progress at home and at work since the get-up-and-go. Good on you Kiwi's, give em a good show (but remember that they left their shoes behind in Sydney so make sure that someone gives them a pair of thongs each so they can get into the clubhouse for a Tooheys or two).
    • CommentAuthormano
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    http://www.porttaranaki.co.nz/port/weather.htm
    • CommentAuthorlockitup
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     
    Hi guys
    Thanks guys for your support of Sir Ed - We loved him as family ............... Your efforts have been reconised by my autistic 7 year old girl, she has been following your progress for the last week. we are currently packing our car to leave wellington for New Plymouth to see you guys arrive. Your amazing journey has encouraged my daughter to grow - she thinks you guys are awsome and so do I - thanks for your commitment to finish your determination had been the most positive influenece on my daughter , All kiwis are with you (sorry about the aussie factor but even kiwis can recgognise real heros)/ good luck for the next 12 hours - we love you heaps . see yopu in new plymouth

    Nigel Rachel(my amzing girl) hamish & Gareth - See you soon !
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    Hi everyone!

    Hope you all read this e-mail on time and ready for an early start! The two J`s are keen as to get in. Wanting to paddle through the night. Very excited to see the mountain! The organisers are wanting them to come in on high tide. Between 11-12 Their rudder is close to 1 metre long! So I reckon they will be paddling in 11 but could be earlier they might get impatient. The Media & everyone is going to be at the beach 6am Just in case! We are going to meet about 6.30am at the latest and be on the water by 7am! The media will be there waiting to film us! The team are all pretty excited about us going out there! So it will be great to get as many people as poss!! SOOOO

    Meeting at the Yahct club 6.30am!! Ready to be on the water 7pm. Maybe drop kayak off at Yacht club (NOT BOAT CLUB!) Turn left!! We have bearings extra and radio contact if we can`t find them!

    If you are not keen for the stronger group meet at Nga motu 9am. Let me know by cell if you are keen and we will sort you. Hopefully their will be reception.

    Otherwise be at Ngamotu 10.30am to play around in the harbour!! There will be bouys out there which is the channel for the two boys and kayakers to paddle through. Everyone else must stay on the outside of these bouys

    Give me a cell call if you need to PH 0273028022

    MIGHT PAY TO CHECK WEB SITE ABOUT 5AM JUST IN CASE

    Cheers

    Bronnie
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    WELL DONE BOYS ,MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN WITH YOU ALL THE WAY, NOW AT THE BLOODY LAST LEG WE CANT GET ON. ONE HOUR TO GO, WE WERE HOPING TO SEE YOU BOTH TOUCH NZ FOR THE FIRST TIME, ALL WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY WELL DONE YOU ARE BOTH TWO VERY COURAGEOUS YOUNG MEN,THE DAYS AREN'T GOING TO BE THE SAME WITHOUT HAVING YOU IN OUR LIFES EACH DAY, MY HUSBAND IS NOT WELL ,HES HOME AND SO MUCH ENJOYED GOING ON LINE WITH YOU BOTH TO SEE AND HERE WHERE AND HOW YOU ARE BOTH DOING`
    • CommentAuthorAndrewS
    • CommentTimeJan 12th 2008
     
    Just a quick congratulations to the guys. Have been keeping track of you guys all the way and its fantastic that you are going to make it.

    Dont worry if you miss the live cross on Sunrise there will always be the the documentary which will be much better!! You two are an inspiration. We all have things we want to achieve in life and you have done it together. What teamwork and mateship. I hope we are inspired to get off our butts and achieve our own goals.

    This is better than any reality TV show - this is real people doing amazing things and we can share in their journey.
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    Congratulations Rats this is a great achievment ED(sir)Hilary would be so proud to have said "YOU BEAT THE BARSTAD"
    Campbell n Bev
    Tweed Heads
    • CommentAuthorfred.c
    • CommentTimeJan 13th 2008
     
    To Bronnie von Lith

    What a great visual treat we had on television.
    Congratulations on organising the colourful flotilla.

    New Plymouth, fantastic reception for the boys

    I come from Forster, departure point, I think their should be some sort of a sister city/town bond formed between NP & Forster now

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