Sounds like a good idea to keep in touch. If you don't want to update details openly on the forum (could get a bit boring for others!) pm me or email me (backofbeyond(at)hotmail.com).

Bonne route if you're heading for France today

I’m leaving Portsmouth for Spain on the boat at 8pm tonight. It costs less to get the boat than the tunnel, fuel, a nights accommodation getting down into Portugal. I’ll keep you up to date via email then.

Chat Soon, and see you Christmas Eve. Good luck on your shakedown when you go Saturday

Shaun