tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post4990783591177220561..comments2023-10-02T14:45:54.810+01:00Comments on The Original PurpleTraveller....: Continue to come along for the ride.........TrevorW�� http://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-7565052369573996782013-01-09T23:38:33.099+00:002013-01-09T23:38:33.099+00:00*J_on_tour*
Thanks J...It was great to read your o...*J_on_tour*<br />Thanks J...It was great to read your own post earlier today....I hope that 2013 is a better year for you....TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-4512977207057204502013-01-09T23:13:50.233+00:002013-01-09T23:13:50.233+00:00Firstly, belated congratulations on your 2012 targ...Firstly, belated congratulations on your 2012 target, sorry I've been absent from blogland for a while.<br />Secondly, even though your blog is about cycling, I find the variety of posts whether in photos, travels, equipment or general rants ;-) ... quite entertaining, keep it up as there is a lot of tepid stuff out there !J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-22286440364177278512013-01-08T16:31:49.781+00:002013-01-08T16:31:49.781+00:00Thanks for the birthday wishes Bill...I hope that ...Thanks for the birthday wishes Bill...I hope that you are right concerning the training :)<br />I trust that this year is a good one for you....TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-89096873455970631002013-01-07T22:14:11.941+00:002013-01-07T22:14:11.941+00:00Congrats on your birthday and on your blog's b...Congrats on your birthday and on your blog's birthday. I've enjoyed reading it through the years.<br /><br />Good luck on your training, although you work at cycling enough that I'm sure you will be amply ready for your 10in10.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />BillBig Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-74793183594092267662013-01-07T20:39:40.046+00:002013-01-07T20:39:40.046+00:00Thanks Neil...retirement has some benefits and tim...Thanks Neil...retirement has some benefits and time is one of them...it's the only reason I was able to reach last years mileage target...I remember only too well whilst I was working trying to divide my time up trying to achieve as much as possible...<br />Best of luck with your LEJOG training and preparations...I will be following your progress with great interest... TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-56908847408941969012013-01-07T20:07:05.670+00:002013-01-07T20:07:05.670+00:00Hi
Really enjoy reading your blog and very much l...Hi <br />Really enjoy reading your blog and very much looking forward to your 10 in 10. I love the idea of it but sadly never enough time to do all the adventures I want to do :-(<br />NeilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-13699576126494200842013-01-07T18:24:12.295+00:002013-01-07T18:24:12.295+00:00Very kind words Paul..thanks a lot!
I enjoy writin...Very kind words Paul..thanks a lot!<br />I enjoy writing the blog 'almost' as much as the cycling itself...nearly!!<br />The great thing is that I learn so much from everyone else's blogs and comments...Thanks again.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-32499900434808017842013-01-07T18:06:26.204+00:002013-01-07T18:06:26.204+00:00Trevor, I have to say, that you're blog is my ...Trevor, I have to say, that you're blog is my favorite. Not just you're cycling, but also you're writing skills.Very well done.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280051237306613476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-13595094987898513432013-01-06T21:19:53.314+00:002013-01-06T21:19:53.314+00:00*Bob Andrews*
Nice to read that you have been a vi...*Bob Andrews*<br />Nice to read that you have been a visitor for some time Bob...pleased also that you took the time to leave a comment which is always welcome.<br />Glad that your knee problem is now sorted and you can be back out in the hills... I have backpacked the Pembokeshire Coast path - Offas Dyke and Glyndwrs Way as well as numerous other excursions into the hills of Wales often with other members of the Backpackers Club.However cycling has always been my first love.. <br />This coming year I am hoping to complete Lon Las Cymru as a touring ride so keeping fingers crossed for some drier weather than last year.<br />Pleased that we have made contact via the blog and thanks again for your comments... TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-26326846431296417122013-01-06T20:28:04.997+00:002013-01-06T20:28:04.997+00:00I have been reading your blog for some time. I re...I have been reading your blog for some time. I rediscovered cycling following a knee problem (now solved). the knee led to a lay off from hill walking but now back doing that.<br /><br />I bought a hybrid and gradually extending my daily trips but not sure I can match your endeavours albeit I become an OAP in April.<br /><br />Just wish Bikes had been on my horizon much earlier.Bob Andrewshttp://randombikerides.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-89011731422175667722013-01-06T13:44:08.156+00:002013-01-06T13:44:08.156+00:00*limom*
...and I've been led to believe that y...*limom*<br />...and I've been led to believe that you have legs like steam pistons and were supersonic :-)<br /><br />*rlove2bike*<br />Thanks a lot...I will be following you pretty closely too.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-47223544801643244542013-01-06T02:30:09.085+00:002013-01-06T02:30:09.085+00:00I too am pleased to consider myself an internet fr...I too am pleased to consider myself an internet friend. I look forward to following along this next coming year. <br /><br />Thanks for posting!!<br />RLrlove2bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782706385799656897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-4833999806319111282013-01-06T00:22:09.575+00:002013-01-06T00:22:09.575+00:00Ride with you?
I wouldn't be able to keep up.
...Ride with you?<br />I wouldn't be able to keep up.<br />No really.limomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392808188162372410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-48768620348437850432013-01-05T21:14:42.877+00:002013-01-05T21:14:42.877+00:00*Jason Castillo*
Thanks Jason...I just can't ...*Jason Castillo* <br />Thanks Jason...I just can't seem to help myself :-)<br /><br />*Brenda in the Boro*<br />The weather certainly wasn't good for UK cycle touring was it Brenda....lets hope this year the weather will be kinder to us all... I am hoping to do a couple of cycle tours myself this year too..<br /><br />*Marsha*<br />Thanks Marsha...I can think of no better way to spend my retirement than cycling camping and everything outdoors...dream't about it for years :-)TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-482367878589672522013-01-05T20:50:12.289+00:002013-01-05T20:50:12.289+00:00I really look forward to reading your posts, Trevo...I really look forward to reading your posts, Trevor. Your plans for 2013 are tip top. What better way to enjoy retirement than cycling your way though it! Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801219829822677766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-59608027859089497282013-01-05T20:43:00.615+00:002013-01-05T20:43:00.615+00:00Looking forward to hearing more of the 10in10. I&#...Looking forward to hearing more of the 10in10. I' hope to finish the Way of the Roses route as we bailed out in horrendous weather in 2012. We were riding through floods. Hoping this year is better as I'm looking forward to some cycle tours. I just turned 62 and have the bus pass to prove it but I've only used it 4 times. I am hoping to take the Dahon out on the bus for a trip . Daft ehh!<br />Having to comment anonymously. Don't know why blogger is like this on the phone.<br />Brenda in the Boro<br />Cyclinginthesixthdecade.Wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-40790811933624764732013-01-05T19:54:04.702+00:002013-01-05T19:54:04.702+00:00Back at it again! New year, new stories. I look ...Back at it again! New year, new stories. I look forward to your 10 in 10 posts. BicycleFriendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260987148416578078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-64681611737288391142013-01-05T17:30:50.777+00:002013-01-05T17:30:50.777+00:00I am hoping to get some good shots on the trip...w...I am hoping to get some good shots on the trip...we should have a few extra days at the end of the ride and looking to get some photos for my B&W photo blog 'Aura of Past Shadows'.TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-24571163838759301152013-01-05T16:42:33.807+00:002013-01-05T16:42:33.807+00:00Hi Trevor, thanks for your kind comments on my blo...Hi Trevor, thanks for your kind comments on my blog, can't wait to see the pics from your big rideChunky Mamilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697663336767711269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-90407548760379184872013-01-05T13:57:56.328+00:002013-01-05T13:57:56.328+00:00*Steve A*
Thanks for that kind comment Steve..as a...*Steve A*<br />Thanks for that kind comment Steve..as always much appreciated.<br />Regarding the 'early retirement'... I was offered a redundancy package which allowed me to retire a few years earlier than the norm...A good job really as it wasn't long afterwards that I had my 'big C' diagnosis so my working life would have been curtailed anyway....TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-67586847621622762172013-01-05T02:38:29.871+00:002013-01-05T02:38:29.871+00:00You've got a great attitude, which infects (pe...You've got a great attitude, which infects (perhaps not a good word choice) your writing. Interesting that you retired in 2009 but are only now turning 65.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-15006337456093668052013-01-04T22:55:27.957+00:002013-01-04T22:55:27.957+00:00*anniebikes*
I love cycling in France Annie and en...*anniebikes*<br />I love cycling in France Annie and enjoy your tales of your trip in Provence...I will be following your future trips too....<br /><br />*Georgie Ormrod*<br />It is good when you have cycling trips ahead that you are starting to build up the miles for Georgie. I must admit that work can get in the way...I'm pleased that I no longer have to play that work/leisure balancing act. <br /><br />*meligrosa*<br />Thanks for your kind words too...I hope that 2013 is a really good year for you. I will be dropping by and checking out your blog throughout the year.....<br /><br />*jeff*<br />Thanks for your comments Jeff and also for following along here at the purpletraveller.<br />I will also be following your own riding throughout the year and wish you well whatever you get up to... TrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-61590296212351613242013-01-04T21:53:58.391+00:002013-01-04T21:53:58.391+00:00Trevor, I count you among my "internet friend...Trevor, I count you among my "internet friends". I enjoy your blog and getting to take a peak at your adventures. And I love it when I have something good enough to write about that my friends leave comments on my blog. Happy New Year and in 15 days, Happy Birthday!jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607447339333426583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-50336642507067023282013-01-04T21:20:58.771+00:002013-01-04T21:20:58.771+00:00your rides sound awesome, look forward to see your...your rides sound awesome, look forward to see your recaps and fotos along this year.<br />thank you for your nice words throughout last year and comments, they mean a lot :)<br />happy new year, to great purple travels +best of everything for you +loved ones trevor<br /><br />xxomeliMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125377846799056778.post-70484278689545596152013-01-04T21:16:55.210+00:002013-01-04T21:16:55.210+00:00Good luck with the training!
I am starting to bu...Good luck with the training! <br /><br />I am starting to build my miles up too - planning for hopefully a 300 mile tour (w2w and home) and a 400 mile tour (Glens & Lochs) later in the year. Got afew cycling weekends away to look forward to as well. Working full time certainly gets in the way, so I envy that retirement age ;-)<br /><br />Very best wishes for 2013Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070660416549423649noreply@blogger.com