An exciting day!! This is the day I go home!
Anyway, back to the matters in hand. Had an undisturbed night and slept in until 6am - gosh, must be getting tired! Bit of a murky start but the location is wonderful with a view right down the gorge towards the Clifton Suspension bridge- Isambard Kingdom Brunel you certainly knew what you were doing!!!
Breakfast over, I discovered that we were almost out of fresh water and a search of the immediate locality failed to reveal a convenient filling point. Fortunately, the Downs Manager put in an appearance and directed me to his depot and a tap that I could use. I managed 10 trips each time filling a 25 litre Jerry can before calling it a day - I understand that the RV is to be located at a camp site tonight so fresh water shouldn't be a problem.
It was strange packing everything into my bags with the usual daily routine happening around me and I felt a bit like a spare part after I finished emptying my drawers and lockers . . . . . suddenly the RV didn't seem like my home any more!!
Andy, in the meantime had been welcomed, photographed and sent on his way to start his 29th Marathon in 29 days. I did a final check around the RV and updated the changeover notes that I had prepared for Kevin (and Karen) who would be assuming my driving duties whilst I am away.Then just a question of waiting for Kevin to arrive.
Managed to prise a Yorkie bar out of Barry and do a lap with Andy before Pete, Jo & Hatty turned up with Kevin. Then sad farewells and hopefully sincere promises of keeping me up to date with Andy's progress on a daily basis.
Andy - Love you to bits Mate and cannot thank you enough for providing me with such an opportunity as this. These past 4 weeks have been a life changing experience for me and whilst nothing can compare with the joy of returning home to my wife and son, I hope to share in the remainder of your challenge in a couple of weeks time and to celebrating with Ellie the final Marathon in York on May 20th.
Now on the train to Hull, due to arrive home about 9pm. If I nod off, hope someone wakes me up at Sheffield!!
Think that today's blog will end here!!
Godspeed Andy- will be with you every step of the way.
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