Can we make it a party?
Maybe when he do come back we should have a reception party for him.....
I've been thinking about something like this, and even mentioned it to Tom. I've also considered some kind of "welcome home" motorbike trip to the Tankwa Karoo for a weekend, as he's never been there. It will be quite a shock to the system after the lushness of Gough, but can you imagine the photo's he can take there

I have an extra bike (or two) so that won't be a problem. Time might be a problem though.
Their return is very weather dependent. They could leave Gough and wait at Tristan da Cunha for weeks for good sailing weather.
I'll keep you updated, and maybe we can make a plan closer to the time - a party, or a day trip, or a weekend to the Karoo (Cederberg Oasis or Tankwa Tented Camp).
I'd enjoy being there to watch the ship come in. I watched it leave, and it was beautiful

Maybe a party at the end of the pier?