13 October 2013

Return to Hearth and Home

A most satisfying return today to Sydney where over 1200 families and friends, led by the Prime Minister of Australia, were waiting patiently for my mighty warship to berth.  The Fleet Admiral and the band were there too, but nothing beats that first family hug after six months away.  I'll post some more later with anecdotes of derring-do during almost 50,000 miles of voyaging, but for now its family time with a well earned beer.

Great to be home!


24 comments:

  1. Welcome back and enjoy that beer and family time.

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  2. Welcome home Paul! Enjoy that beer and family time - well earned :)

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  3. Welcome home Paul! Good to see you back safely!

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  4. Those trips have got to be tough. Welcome home.

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  5. There's no better feeling in the world than when you get them all around you for the first time. Welcome Home!

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  6. Glad you're home safe and sound.

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  7. Welcome back, Paul. Glad you had a safe return.

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  8. Well done that man! Enjoy your home leave.

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  9. Welcome home mate. Thanks for putting yourself out there on our behalf. Aussie Aussie Aussie!

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  10. Enjoy your beer and family time mate!
    Six months away has gotta be tough...
    A.

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  11. Welcome back Paul! Enjoy the family time!

    Greetings
    Peter

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