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18 December 2015

Farewell America - it was a blast!


Today after 18 months, my family and I are departing the US.  In fact we are in the taxi enroute to Boston airport as I write this.  We are breaking up 16,000 km journey with stops en route to enjoy London, have Christmas with friends in Norway and then be home in Sydney for New Year's Eve.

Its been a fantastic time both professionally and personally.  I've made some amazing new friends and have visited 18 different states which has been a blast.  I also have a new Masters Degree and my son is going home a newly minted and proud Eagle Scout!


So thanks indeed America and the many here who made our visit here so special. To (badly) paraphrase General Patton:

It is foolish and wrong to mourn that the time here is ended. Rather, we should thank God that such times were had.

PS The 400 odd craft beers I sampled here were excellent too!
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31 comments:

  1. The Angry LurkerFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Happy trails..........

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  2. Yeti's YellFriday, 18 December, 2015

    What! No! I will be in Boston in 2 damn weeks! Ah man, well, happy and safe travels to you and the herd. See you on the interwebs.

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  3. jmilesrFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Safe travels

    I think the Eagle rank tops the Master any day

    I'll send you some more promotional materials for X-wing - there's some new stuff that "Magnet" just has to have....

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    1. Paul O'GSunday, 20 December, 2015

      I agree! That would be great Miles, thank you :-)

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  4. Disgruntled FusilierFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Congrats on the graduation, Paul and for your son's big accomplishment! Safe travels - sounds like you and yours have a full holiday schedule!

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  5. The KiwiFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Going to be one very tired family when you get back downunder. Cheers and have a Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  6. TamsinPFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Have a safe trip back and enjoy your stops in London and Norway.

    Congrats on your Masters :)

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  7. MillsyFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Looking forward to having you back in Oz mate. I'm already firing up the BBQ in anticipation...

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  8. Chris StoesenFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Congrats on the Masters and your son's Eagle. Well done. That was some time well spent it seems.

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  9. SamuliFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Congrats on your new Masters! And have a safe trip back and happy holidays!

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  10. Ray RousellFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Sounds like you had a great time!! You won a prize in my giveaway, I need an address to send it to Boston, London, Norway or Australia???

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  11. RodgerFriday, 18 December, 2015

    Have a great trip back home Paul!

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  12. Tail End CharlieSaturday, 19 December, 2015

    Safe travels and Merry Christmas!

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  13. RodSaturday, 19 December, 2015

    Safe travels!

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  14. Mad PadreSaturday, 19 December, 2015

    Safe travels Paul. Glad you made it up to Cannuckistan while you were in the USA.
    Blessings,
    Michael

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    1. Paul O'GSunday, 20 December, 2015

      Thanks Michael - so am I! Will definitely be back with more time in hand :-)

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  15. Paul O'GSunday, 20 December, 2015

    You betcha I am!

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  16. panzerCDRSunday, 20 December, 2015

    Don't forget all of the lead and resin you got over here!

    Have a safe trip home.

    -Bruce

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  17. styxWednesday, 23 December, 2015

    Glad you had a good stay! Looking forward to more blogging!

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