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On Solid Ground!!!
Original article · 30 July 2009
WE MADE IT!  Wow, we are totally overwhelmed by the support we have had during the race it kept us going every stroke.  Walking is a bit tricky and both are a little lighter than when we started some 100+ days ago.  To get those World Records is the icing on the Angel Cake that was waiting for me at the finish! That was the toughest challenge we have ever attempted and to win is an indescribable feeling. We are having a well deserved beer here in Mauritius and will update you tomorrow when I stop tripping over my own feet! A big big thanks to Jem & Tim for their enduring commitment, time and passion to the project & especially for believing in us when we where at our lowest. You won us the race!Again a big thanks to everyone who has supported us and contributed to this blog. And finally a lot of respect to Southern Cross who pushed us all the way. Goodnight & thanks from Mauritius Andy

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Craig30 July 2009
Del - so happy your all good, how was the haribo?! Looking forward to seeing some pics soon mate, even more looking forward to the homecoming! There is a night planned for you two up in London - thats all im gonna say, yeeeaahh boy! Have an amazing time with the family over next few days and enjoy everything Craig x "you can reach, but you can't grab it"
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Neil30 July 2009
Well done Del...all I can say is that my sharing of a room with Guy for a few months pales into insignificance vs your 100 days on a small boat with him! :) Truly amazing achievement...can't wait to see your names in the Guiness book of Records!!! So deserved! Neil.
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Fishbourne30 July 2009
Hello boys Very many congratulations, suddenly "heros" seems insufficient. Can't wait to have you back in blilghtly to hear all about it and see some photos. Well done on the record, truly deserved, and now you are a little peice of history - standing, or sitting, on the shoulders of giants. Enjoy being back on dry land and we will have a sahndy or two when you get back. Big love - Stevexx
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Joy and Les30 July 2009
Well done Andrew & Guy, a real achievement! We have been following your progress on a daily basis. We know your Mum will be very proud of you Andrew!! Have a wonderful CELEBRATION you both deserve it. We look forward to seeing the photos & videos on John & Claire's return. We will not forget the day you completed the RACE, as it is our Grandson Thomas who lives in New Zealand, 8th Birthday!! MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!! from Joy & Les, Laurel Close.
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jules31 July 2009
Congrats Andrew & Guy - fantastic job! You must both be very relieved to be on dry land - bet you're still swaying though! We've really enjoyed following the race with you, & can't wait to see the pics. Congratulations and WELL DONE! Simon & Julia from Down Under x PS Roy Castle couldn't have said it better: Dedication, dedication Dedication, that's what you need If you wanna be the best If you wanna beat the rest Oh-oh dedication's what you need; If you wanna be a record break-er, Oooooh.
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gezq31 July 2009
Congratulations Andrew and Guy from Gerry Quinnell and family in Perth, Australia. (John and Mary's friend) We have been watching your progress daily, what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy your well-earned celebrations.
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Helen31 July 2009
WOW !! I am so pleased for you both. What will Xtina do with all her time now?? Sarah continues to make greta progress and hopes to be on Mauritius on Monday............we don't fly in until 0730hrs though.so I hope she waits for the plane to get in. Look forward to seeing you there. .......the first drink will be on me boys!! Great stuff!! Outey's Mum
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edsimpson31 July 2009
Amazing amazing amazing! A truly incredible achievement. Enjoy those beers. Looking forward to having you both back. See you soon. Ed
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JoRossi31 July 2009
Unbelievable! You have both done yourself proud!!! Can't wait for you to get back for some hardcore celebrating!! Enjoy a well earned rest in Mauritius boys, I have Yorkies a plenty for your arrival back! You are legends!! Well done! Little Jo xx
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juliadeburca31 July 2009
Yay!!!!!! I had no idea who was who in the photo, you look so skinny! Well done boys. Now go and eat something for god's sake!
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Jen31 July 2009
Well done guys!! Del you look so skinny in the pics; as promised all along I will have some haribo waiting in our flat for when you get back and Sarah and I won't tell you off for eating it!! See you soon x
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Goldie31 July 2009
WELL DONE :) Hope you're having a wonderful time living the dream (and are not feeling too 'land sick') Look forward to hearing more of your news XX
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Hellsbells31 July 2009
hurraaaaaaah!!!!! Well done - big hugs all round! I'm going to quote Jules here who said yesterday "That is so amazing!!! It was the fat that did it!!!" Looking at how skinny you are now I am so pleased at the amount of fat you had before you left ! Otherwise there would be nothing of you at all! Am so proud of you boys, see you when you get home!
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Clemency31 July 2009
Congratulations guys. What an incredible achievement. Your grit and determination is inspirational, and for the benefits of a great cause too! You must feel so immensely proud. Enjoy your well earned rest!!! xxx
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chrisandsamthew31 July 2009
Congratulations lads. You must be so proud of youselves. Well done on the record, what an amazing achievement. Sit back and relax now, and enjoy a nice cool pina colada or sex on the beach. Was speaking to sam and said about organising a bash round ours when you get back ! Look forward to hearing from you soon Chris and Sam xx
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MattYoung31 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! YOU ARE BOTH ABSOLUTELY INSPIRATIONAL! I TOTALLY BELIEVED YOU WOULD DO IT. LOVE THE PICTURES OF THE WOUNDS! YOU DESERVE SOME SERIOUS RECOGNITION FOR THIS! OBE, MBE OR KNIGHTHOOD!! WE HAVE KEPT TRACK OF YOU HERE IN DTP SEEING A LOT OF OTHER TEAMS BAILING OUT BUT YOU TWO ACHIEVED THE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I'M SURE YOU HAVE BOTH DISCOVERD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELVES YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD BEFORE. GOOD JOB! WELL DONE SIR WATTS AND SIR DELANEY!
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sambailey31 July 2009
WELL DONE both of you - what an amazing achievement. Guy – when you first said you were doing this I thought you were ‘mad’, I still think your mad but ‘amazing’. Remember our conversations about ‘shark food?’ – now I’ve seen the pictures I see why you were saved, there wouldn’t have been much to nibble on! We watched you progress and routed for you all the way. CONGRATULATIONS xx
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Helen W31 July 2009
I work alongside Neil and he has cheered up many a lunch hour with stories of how you've been doing!! Even down to the bucket problems!!! Congratulations
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stevechaffer31 July 2009
Well done Boys, knew you could do it, will deff have to let you both have a big celebratory night when you get back. You both are true legends.