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35,000 mile gear update from Ushuaia

I tried copying the text to this space, but couldn´t get the bold and italics to work, so here is the link to my web page where I describe the bike, gear and clothing after 35,000 miles here in Ushuaia.

http://www.renedian.com/Bikemodificationsushuaia.html

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Rene - just wanted to drop a note and say thanks for the gear update - Nobody else has, and I didn't want you to think it went un-noticed !!!!

I'm flying into BA on 20th Jan - and heading south. Your gear appraisal was perfect timing as I've just shipped the bike today.

Maybe see you for a somewhere on the road!?!?

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And another big thank you from my end! Its great to hear specific things about how certain gear performed on a trip.

Your review has definately helped my planning, so thanks again!

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Rene - just wanted to drop a note and say thanks for the gear update - Nobody else has
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Check out this thread in the Camping Equipment section................

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I am glad they may be of use to somebody. These forums were a fantastic resource for me before I started, so in a way I am repaying the favor.

GregM - I am still in Ushuaia being held hostage by my friends at the Argentinian Post Office. I have received three of four packages, and was just told the remaining one is on a truck bound to Salta, where I mailed it from more than a month ago. At this rate I will still be here when you arrive...!
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Hi guys -

Rene - good luck with Argie post-office, hope they´ve delivered by now. Hope to see you on the road somewhere, I´ve arrived BA last night, bike arrives Sunday.

Mike - sorry for not replying to your email, completely rushed the past week prior to departure. By the way, the email in your profile doesn´t work. It was great to hear from you!!

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