What you thought about it all

Cake and Champagne - doesn't get much better than this

Well, you've followed us along the way and have humoured us by pretending to be interested in our never ending jolly - only joking, the feedback we've had from everyone about the blog has been so positive that we thought it only fair to mention you and what you had to say now that it has all drawn to an end.......So here are a few quotes from friends and colleagues - old and new:

Helen Spear - personal friend
"Deb & Dan, you followed your dreams and saw the world. Your blog was a journey anybody would have been proud to be a part of. I hope you had an experience that gives you fond memories. I know Cannock isn't the same but you have so many people here that love and care about you - welcome home."

Michelle Green - personal friend (Deb's mate since they were nine)
"Dear Deb & Dan, I followed your journey every step of the way thanks to your fantastic blog. I kept your world map on my wall at work and highlighted every destination as you visited it! Can't believe how the ten months have flown. You finally lived your dream though and what a fab time you must have had...but back to reality now kids...so glad to have you home, missed you loads!!"

John Mcdonagh - work friend

"I have seen and lived in many parts of the world but you two bite the biscuit. I will certainly advise my kids now 17 & 15 before they have their own families to take the mantle and do what you two have done. Good on you."

Ange - personal friend
"Congratulations, you've done it! Welcome back to Cannock (there's no place like home). I thought your blog was fantastic and I got quite excited when you updated it! You became our lunchtime topic in the office. You should be really proud of yourselves. Well done, love Ange xx"

Richard Seager - personal friend

"Can’t wait to see that suit. I’m picturing a nice super shiny double breasted number in a similar colour to Borat’s. Ashley (aka Craig*) was my guest in Wimbledon last night (arriving in a similar suit to the above) & we got suitably hammered in my local boozers & had a great Ruby. So you’ll be back soon. Enjoy the last leg. Looking forward to seeing you & I hope to get up for the 31st for some cheap'uns."

Craig* Wootton - personal friend

"Looking forward to the 31st, get the cheap'uns in. I spent the night at Seag's, he kept on about going over Wimbledon common not sure why?"

Kerry Hemus - work friend
"It's been inspiring"

Leanne Taylor - work friend
"I have enjoyed your blog, following you and Dan around the globe. It's been really interesting, it's just made me sick with jealousy though!"

Mary Lyonette (Mum)
"You certainly are seasoned travellers now. It has been so exciting following you round the world on your blog. Isn't modern technology wonderful? The most memorable picture for me was your car being driven under the big Redwood tree. A close second would have to be your Sydney NYE shots. Looking forward to seeing you. Love to you both, Mum xx"

Jean Toplis (Jean Jeanie) - work friend
"Hi you two, "as you face the final curtain" what wonderful memories you will have to treasure for the rest of your lives. Thank you for sharing it with me, I have enjoyed it so much. I have had plenty of oohs and ahhs and a few goose pimples and tears, it has been wonderful. Enjoy the rest and safe journey back to good old Blighty. Love and kisses, Jean xx"

Roch Jones - personal friend
"Good to hear about your travels. It sounds like you're having a ball. When do you get home? Carry on enjoying yourselves and hope to see you both soon. Have you got any further with your wedding plans yet? Can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of love and take care, Roch xxxxxx"

Bruce, Renata and Tristan Minott - our Brisbane hosts
"Hey guys, I have loved the continual updates and glad to see you took our advice regarding Noosa and Fraser (Oz). It was great getting together, we loved it and hopefully, one day you may even be back. Perhaps for good? Na, too many bugs! Please keep in touch, we would love to know what you guys are up to and how you feel when you return. Let us know how long it takes you to settle into normal life, I guess three months and then you'll be planning the next holiday!"

Darren Wild - work friend
"I think you should hire the Social Club in Stafford and invite all your friends and family who have followed you around the world and do a 21st century variation of the ever-so boring slide show. Other than that, it will be good to see you back in the UK."

Paul Brereton - work friend
"Blog has been a great idea - nevermind being able to keep in touch, having seen what really floats your boat, I think I know you both better. The real trick now is to avoid jumping back on the same hamster wheel."

Frank Whyte - work friend
"I've just been shown your "Walkabout" site. It looks as though you are both having a great time. Good on ya sport. I've been to several of the places you've visited but you've opened our eyes to some others which we might visit ourselves soon. You seem to have been at the site of several of England's sporting failures this year. Will you be back in time for the RBS Rubgy tournament? Continue having a good time."

Dave Walker - work friend
"Well, what can I say...excellent blog. Bet you've had the time of your lives."

Dave Swadling - work friend
"Thanks for keeping me up to date with the world tour - what a lift this morning to read the Thailand installment after struggling for an hour and a half on the M25 on a Monday morning! You both look well (some better than others, obviously) and I just wanted to compliment you both (although it appears to be the work of an articulate, interesting and humorous individual and that would count you out on all three Dan - so please extend my compliments to Debra) on what is truly a fantastic blog which I forward to (my Wife) Caron who now feels like she knows you both. You have helped provide a valuable insight to the rest of the world through your camera and words so cheers. Safe onward journey and hope you continue to enjoy the remainder as much as you have both clearly enjoyed the first eight months. Let me know when you're back in circulation Dan as it would be great to catch up for a beer or seven and to hear some more stories first hand."

After the proposal......

Justine & Mark Ducommun - personal friends

Justine: "Hi Dan and Deb, really enjoying reading your adventures on the web, it's the highlight of my day!! Sounds like you're both having a fab time. Congratulations to you both on your engagement, Duke and I are really happy for you both. Deb I love your ring, very elegant and good girl getting Dan to take you to Tiffany!!! Take care both of you. Love Justine and Duke xx"

Mark: "I never heard of anyone having an elegant ring before!!!! fnar fnar. Seriously, nice selection but you've let the side down, that must have set u back a small fortune.......... Justine has commenced the moaning already!!! Keep up the blog............ great work and it's good to know what you're upto."

Paul Sesnan - Cousin
"Got this (the blog link) just as I'm about to go on a twelve hour night shift in Moss Side !! Great timing, Danny!! Looks fantastic and I look forward to having a proper look through when I get the chance to properly appreciate them. Happy New Year and best wishes to you both . Hope to catch up in person this year, Paul."

Alex Grose - personal friend
"Nice one D-Bone. Congratulations to you both. Bag of chips to celebrate? Looking forward to sharing a drink with you both soon (that'll probably be a few months then)."

Nick Shaw - personal friend
"Congratulations Danny Boy. I like your style. Really really pleased for the two of you. Get in!"

Jim Leeke - personal friend
"WOW….Came in to work early to finish something and ended up reading pretty much most of your tour! Thanks!!!! Looks awesome – and that engagement story….you are a charmer Senior Lyonette! Deb must have been chuffed!"

Kate Fuller - personal friend
"I bet you can't stop beaming. That's such cool news. I bet you're getting excited about the Big Day. Have you had any thoughts of when / where it's going to be? Your travels sound amazing, it looks like you're having such a fab time, I'm soooooo jealous."

Julian Hewitt - personal friend
"A huge congrats to the both of you. Well, I'm well chuffed for the pair of you. I thought it was only a matter of time before one of you did the decent and honourable thing. Well done. When's the party because you know I like a bit of a do!? Keep in touch, it's great hearing about your exploits."

Howard Riddell - work friend
"Blimey, well done, got a proposal and a couple of Amaretto - nice move. Congrats to you both. I'm sure you'll be very happy. Danny is a very lucky man. Although he committed a fatal error, should have bought the ring beforehand. Lost control of the budget! Fatal. Nice one, love Hxx."

Kerry and Simon - personal friends
"Hi Deb and Dan, just read your news. Bl**dy brilliant. So happy for you both. Lots and lots of congratulations, love Kerry and Si xx."

Alastair Payne - personal friend
"Well, congratulations. Sounds fantastic and a great place to propose. Glad you're having fun. Thanks for the photos, x Ali."

Gavin and Mand Bailey - personal friends
"Hello Deb and Dan, great to hear from you both. Just been checking out your blog. Absolutely fantastic mate. You both look like you're having the time of your lives. Really cool pics on there. Loving the beard mate. Fantastic news about the marriage. Congrats to you both. Very touching piece on your blog about it. Really pleased for you both. Reading all that has brightened up my wet, windy Thursday afternoon though I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous. See you soon kids, have fun and keep posting the great pics and words. Going off to book a holiday now because I suddenly feel like I'm leading a boring life. Love to you both xx."