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Le Vendredi
3 mai à 19h
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Grand leaving 'do'
with the mayor of Gabian
and les associations gabianaises
Singers, musicians, all the friends are coming - are you? |
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Evening, including buffet - 15
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Reservation necessary - limited number
Come for the party in la salle polyvalente
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On the eve of departure, a special fund-raising concert was held
in the salle de fete, Gabian (see pub. above). The audience packed
into the hall was entertained all night - and into the early hours,
by truly exceptional artists. In addition, there was a super buffet
which also seemed to last all night. |
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SPECIAL EVENT - SPECIAL EVENT
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- - apéro - - jazz band - -
Venez nombreux pour souhaiter
'Bon Voyage' à
Black et Ray
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It starts...
Following the very successful concert in Gabian at 12 noon the
next day Ray and Black were outside the café du midi, preparing
to leave (see pub. above, and foto right).
A jazz band played, entertaining people who
sat in the sunshine enjoying a midday drink and meal.
It was much later that evening, after a beautiful
day, that Ray and Black set off on what Ray often described as
"my last big adventure..." |
 Photo: Cristina
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Special Welcome Back Party
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laid on a special reception in Pézenas to mark
the end of the adventure. This was on Saturday August
13 on the terrace of the Café du Midi, the place
where the journey began.
There is only one thing now left undone.
Sesame Autism (France) is arranging a small ceremony where
Ray will hand over a cheque for over 6,000 euros (40,000
francs) he collected on his journey. |
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photos taken at the reception. Click on any to see a larger version.
Photos taken by Winifred and Fer
Koop (Netherlands) |
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Multi-cultural evening : Chorale Occitane
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Reservation necessary
limited number
to reserve call:
Tel : 04.67.24.65.18
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Ray has been made an associate member of The Long Riders' Guild,
the world's first international association of equestrian travellers.
There are about 130 members of the LRG, who live in 26 countries.
To qualify as a full member, a person has
to travel a thousand miles or more on one continuous horseback
trip. Many of the LRG associate members are actually out on expeditions
right now!
Ray's adventure is mentioned on their website
- check it out. There are also websites in French and German.
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Black and Ray, a photogrpah taken in Gabian
and the story featured in the Midi Libre, with the title "Ray
Everitt, the troubadour with a big heart" |
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The article in the Isère du Dauphiné
Libéré, headlined (sic) "A troubadour and a
horse, singing on their way to Berne". The photograph shows
Ray and Black, together with Gisèlle Clair, President of
Passion Criolla.
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A copy of le Dauphiné Libéré,
which carried a photograph of Ray, on stage and singing with Sandrine
Varnet (see more photos below) at a special concert held in Morestel
on June 14, helping to raise more money for Autisme.
The journal starts the report with... Comme
l'a dit un spectateur après le concert : "Excellente
soirée, dépaysante et… super. Merci Ray ! "
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The copy was sent by Gérard Barré,
with this short message:
Dear friends, chers amis et chères
amies,
Compte-rendu du concert de Ray paru dans le Dauphiné Libéré
du 14 juin 2002 (Édition Isère/Morestel).
Amitiés, un abrazo fuerte, all my bests,
Gérard Barré, webmestre des domaines :
http://www.justacriollo.com
http://www.worldtrailrides.com |
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A copy of le Dauphiné Libéré,
05.06.02 |
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Above; a selection entitled 'on the
road', Right - time for a song from Ray, and below, Ray singing
with
Sandrine Varnet
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Philippe Guérou - Pasión CRIOLLA |
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Café de la Poste
Les Vans ,Chez Guison
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Arriving in St. Martial
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FR3 TV crew film Black et Ray in St.
Martial
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Leaving St. Martial
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Julie et Laure
Pont d'Hérault
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Leaving for Montelimar
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One of many rivers they had to navigate
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Geeting ready to rest for the night
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Arriving in Berne, Switzerland
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Greetings from friends in Berne
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Concert night in Berne
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Ray and the mayor of Gabian, at the Berne
concert
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so pleased that so many people have taken an interest in Black and
Ray's venture. At the start of the journey, Georges Bartoli, Mayor
of Gabian, had a special few words for Ray and Black. The photo
below shows George wishing Ray "Bonne Chance". He said
"The municipality of Gabian are supporting Ray and his trusty
steed Black and believe that helping raise money for autism is a
real worthy cause. |
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of this condition, which is a good thing, as it will help so many
people. We wish them good luck and success on their journey." |
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| In addition, we publish just a
few of other Good Luck messages we have received. |
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Ray's exploits.
Would like to make contact again. I used to play rugby with Ray
at Twickenham before he moved to France. Please pass on our best
wishes to Ray. Regards.
Ray and Rosemary Bairstow 17.08.02
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| C'est avec un
grand emerveillement que je decouvre votre site, dire que c'est
à partir d'une simple petite adresse grifonnée sur
un bout de papier un Samedi 11 Mai au col de jalcreste que tout
a commencé. Je vous souhaites de réussir, ne serait-ce
que pour le courage que vous faites preuve dans ce periple, mais
pour la cause aussi. Que toute la France puisse avoir vent de
vos aventures.
Encore une fois Bravo et Bonne chance à vous et à
Black.
Jérémy du "Ventadou"
24.07.02 |
| Mon cher Ray,
Malgré la distance qui s'allonge nous suivions ton périple
et tes péripéties. Nous essayerons de venir te retrouver
à Berne, donne de tes nouvelles et bon courage. Gabian
est avec toi! Georges.
Lt. Col. Georges Bartoli, Mayor of
Gabian - 17.06.02 |
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| What a beautiful
journey! And what a beautiful horse!!!
Elena Latici, Stonington, CT, USA
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| Hi Ray, This
is Barbara from Nizas.
It's good this b...y internet to keep up with the news!!
Glad to see you're well. Gros bisous
Barbara, Nizas - 04.06.02 |
| Salut Ray,
Marie-France, Annie et les deux Michel rencontrés
dans le gîte d'étape des Sédaries, à
Villefort, t'adressent leur plus amical souvenir, au retour victorieux
de leur parcours de 448 km. Certes, 448 c'est moins que 1000,
mais nous n'avons pas de cheval! Nous souhaitons pour toi que
la suite de ton parcours ait été moins aventureuse
et le balisage plus visible. Tu ne dois plus être très
loin de la Suisse. Bravo pour cette aventure et surtout pour la
cause que tu défends.
Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir eu la
chance de te rencontrer et gardons un excellent souvenir du repas
pris en ta compagnie. Si tu passes en Normandie, nous serons heureux
de poursuivre la conversation... Entre nous, et contrairement
à ce que tu nous as annoncé, il nous étonnerait
bien que tu passes la suite de ta vie dans tes chaussons. Alors,
nous pouvons te dire : à une autre fois sur les chemins
du monde!
Michel HOURQUET - 02.06.02 |
| Dear Blacky,
What about your feet, your food, your faith? We've heard on BBC
news: "an English man lost in the Cevennes". Could you
let us know if there is something to see with you and your mad
friend Ray? We wish you a lot of luck, and don't think too early
of swiss-chocolate... and biers !!!!!
lot of love from Clive and Marion
in the UK - 23.05.02 |
| RAY ! c'est mimi
et momo qui pensent très fort à toi et qui sont
désolés de n'avoir pu participer à ta soirée
de départ, nous te souhaitons bonne route et beaucoup de
rencontres avec ton beau Black ! gros bisous et à bientôt
mimi momo de nizas 11.05.02
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| Du
beau temps pour notre Ulysse
Qui va chausser ses belles bottes
de 7 lieues,et donner des carottes
A Black,pour partir jusqu'en Suisse!
Marc de Montreuil 07.05.02 |
| Hi
Ray,Ticha & Black or Dobbin - Hope all is going well for you
both. We wish you luck on your trip Ray & Dobbin, Our thoughts
& love will be with you, We hope you enjoy the trip Ray, We
will keep in touch by email if it is possible. Love from us all
over here especially Pam,Harry,Joy,Russell & Jazmin, xxxxxxxxxx
Tregear N.S.W. Austrailia 07.05.02
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love you, Uncle Ray. Have lot`s of fun with Dobbin.
Jake Kettlebaston, London 01.05.02 |
| Une nouvelle
service internationale est arrivée… c’est le
Cheval à
Grande Vitesse. ou peut-être le PCGV.. Presque cheval à
grande vitesse. Bonne chance
The French say that happiness can be found under
a horse shoe. But this is unlikely if the horse has just trodden
on your face after you have fallen off it. Don’t fall off
this time you silly bugger.
Andy of Amersham England |
| Do not exceed
the speed limit. Good luck
From Pam and J.C. in Gabian 23.04.02
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| Good luck, Ray,
and have a safe journey.
From Lynne Lawton in London 20.04.02
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| 0DE to a Swiss
Erne
By the banks of river "La Thongue
there`s not far away a "Black" Camargue.
He is delightful, kind and gentle,
"Dobbin" WE call him, consequentle.
Not long to go, ere we say goodbye
to my Bro Ray a (once) handsome guy;
astride on Dobbin, on their way
to Bern they`re headed on the 4th of May.
It`s not a race, so who will win?
Our young autistics (& no doubt their kin).
This troubabour Ray intends;
to perform concerts as his way he wends.
With Cowboy, Folk & other songs,
plus his guitar, he`ll entertain;
Pass around the hat & our kids will gain.
So, wish them au revoir & beaucoup bonne chance,
Ray`s English born, now lives in France.
Daphne, Gabian 17.04.02 |
| Best of luck
to Ray and Dobbin.
With love, Patricia and Patrick Stoner,
London 19.03.02. |
| Ray et black
- We are ready to follow your adventures when you keep up the
good work
love, Pam & Harry in Australia
xxxx 16.03.02 |
| Petit coucou
pour te souhaiter bonne chance pour ton voyage. Ton site est vraiment
trés sympa ! Nous serons là bien sur le jour de
ton départ, et nous suivrons ton periple avec grand intérêt.
Bisous
Sarah LUCCHESI, Gabian 12.03.02 |
| Il est bien sympa,
votre site ! Black sera-t-il là au
rendez-vous de mai ? En tout cas, nous viendrons avec
plaisir vous souhaiter bonne route. Bises,
Steen, Dominique et Hugo, Vailhan
06.03.02 |
| "Salut Ray,
nous penserons à toi pendant ton voyage avec black
mais nous viendrons te voir avant gros bisous"
mimi momo de nizas 23.02.02
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| "Bravo et
bonne chance! Ca c'est une idée cool...on
t'accompagne en pensées et on espère pouvoir te
croiser
lors de ton périple pour boire un coup et discuter."
Marc, Montreuil-sous-bois 12.02.02
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