It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we must announce that Paul passed away on Sunday 24th February. We are all going to miss Paul so much, he was a fantastic Brother, Uncle and friend to us all. The only comfort we have is he is reunited with his lovely wife Elaine who he missed so much.
I know there are so many out there who loved Paul and we've had comfort in the lovely messages we have received. May you continue your travels with Elaine, and we miss you so much.
Love Russell and all his family and friends.
Most certainly a great couple who will be missed greatly by so many who came into contact with them. RIP Paul & Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this news here, Russell. Chris and I only met them once, but that was enough to know they were a great couple. Our condolences to you and your family. RIP Paul and Elaine.
ReplyDeleteIt was Paul’s humour and wit that led me to reading the boating blogs. Often l would laugh out loud and be green with envy at how much fun and love Paul and Elaine shared. May they both RIP. Deepest condolences Russell and family. Paula x
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us know of Paul’s passing. He has been in and out of my thoughts over the last few months. I am sure you have looked after him so well I hope you all can get some peace now. The only light in this is to know that hopefully somewhere they are back together making their fun life again.
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad, but not unexpected news. Through their blog, Paul and Elaine felt like extended family. We loved Paul's humorous writing style. For an ex Brit he certainly had that Australian larrikin approach to life. They will both be missed!
ReplyDeleteSorry to read the sad news. We only meet them once and have been following there blog since then. I just loved following there blog.Loved reading about there adventures RIP Paul and Elaine
ReplyDeleteSo sorry.An amazing couple.RIP together again.
ReplyDeleteThat's very sad news Russell. Thanks for posting. We only met them once but have loved reading the blog ever since. RIP Paul and Elaine xx.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry and sad to read about Pauls passing, I never met Paul or Elaine but feel that I knew them through this blog which I have followed since the start.
ReplyDeletePaul and Elaine have both entertained and inspired me with their writing to get up and go out explore and enjoy life which I am now doing with my 2 dogs and my wife in our motorhome. Their humour, love and bravery in the face of adversity has been an insight into the human spirit. You will be missed but will live on in this blog. I thank you both for letting me share your life.
So sad to read of Paul's passing, but what a wonderful reunioun it will be in heaven for them both. Paul and Elaine's blog was always a highlight as we read about their adventures. Then later as they both faced that blasted Cancer which took their lives so early. RIP Paul and Elaine.
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Sad news indeed. I never met Paul or Elaine but I did exchange emails with Paul a few times. Re reading Pauls first ever entry on this blog from March 2011 certainly makes you think, because as Paul wrote 'You realise that life is quite short and you really never know what is around the corner'. R.I.P Paul & Elaine. My condolences to the family. JP
ReplyDeleteI pass on my condolences to all of you, his family who loved them both. I have no doubt Paul and Elaine's spirits are together again. I began following their blog Manly Ferry before they left for Britain to buy their boat. I enjoyed Paul's writing style and humor, as did do many. Both he and Elaine touched the lives of countless others and while they will both be missed, they will not be forgotten. xxx
ReplyDeleteMy favourite blogger. R.I.P. Thanks for sharing the adventures c
ReplyDeleteGutted! Never met Paul or Elaine, but I have been following the blog for a couple of years now. I've been peeping back every now and again to see if Paul could manage another post, but it was not to be. Thank you for letting us all know, and thank you Paul and Elain for sharing your adventures. Farewell.
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Thank you for letting us know of Paul’s passing Russel, Gill and I never met Paul and Elaine, but through reading this Blog we enjoyed their life on the waterways and in the Motorhome, RIP together Paul and Elaine, there will be a wonderful re-union in heaven for them both. My condolences to the family.
ReplyDeleteLike many others, I never met Paul or Elaine, but followed the Manly Ferry from the beginning - and it gave hours of interest and entertainment
ReplyDeleteSo glad you shared the sad news of Paul's death - I had been wondering and hoping...
Old boaters never die; they just sail into the sunset
Chris
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I am glad that Paul got his wish to be reunited with Elaine and at the same time please accept my condolences on his passing.
ReplyDeleteI always think of those who have departed as being only half a whisper in distance from us.
Sending our thoughts and all our love to the families of Paul and also Elaine. They were the first people to really encourage us as we left all behind and started our new travelling lifestyle. They touched and greatly inspired us with their generousity of their time and kindness and their love of their animals. So much so we now have 5 rescue dogs in our motorhome with us! Paul's words were always so uplifting through the good and the challenging times. Thank you Paul and Elaine. You've changed our lives. Sending you both love as you are reunited and sending our thoughts to both families. Esther and Dan xx and the gang
ReplyDeleteSending our love and thoughts to both families. Paul and Elaine were the first people who encouraged us when we first set off on our travels. They touched us with their loving kindness and their amazing spirits. And their love of animals. We now have 5 rescue dogs on our travels with us! Paul's words, through the good and challenging times, inspired and uplifted us each time we logged onto the blog. We thank them both and we send you love Paul and Elaine as you are reunited. All our very best wishes go to your families at this time. Esther and Dan and the pack xxx
ReplyDeleteI look at this blog and read the stories and draw inspiration still from these two beautiful people. Almost a year on and Paul has gone.. no more dry humor or cutting realisim to his plight.An inspiration to me still to get up and go.I never met them but they are my inspiration. What better legacy could they both leave. Merry christmas to our travelrers may their journy continue in another life .
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