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19 Apr 2013
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Hi Sam,
usually I'm looking forward to seeing all the different bike set ups. This year I can't wait to see the trucks!
I'll have my Serow with me to use it for fitting on ther trucks.
Now where's that lotto win?
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19 Apr 2013
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Originally Posted by Sam Manicom
Hi All, I just wanted to let you guys know that Iain is in hospital. He's been operated on for a badly ruptured and infected appendix. Not fun at all.
He'll certainly be on a ward for a few more days at least and then there's going to be a significant recovery period. However, Iain being Iain, he's already doing work from his hospital bed  in a limited fashion mind!
Anyway, thoughts with him and Robyn. Get well soon mate. |
Get well soon Iain
Regards Reggie
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23 Apr 2013
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Great news! Iain is out of hospital! The road to recovery begins but he's sure he'll be sorted in time for the HUBB UK 
And while here, thought I'd mention. Just 37 days to go 
That also means you've just 30 days left if you haven't booked and want to snag the last discounted rate. HUBB UK 2013 Donington Park - 30th May to 2nd June
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23 Apr 2013
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So, what sort of things are happening at the HUBB UK this year, besides all the very excellent companies who have agreed to turn up with their kit. Well, we have some pretty special people presenting over the 4 days and over the next weeks I’d like to tell you a little more about some of them.
Let’s start off with Tom Allen. Tom is going to be showing his magical film Janapar. But what’s the film about?
In 2007, Tom set off on his bicycle planning to cycle a lap of the world. 12,000 miles , three and a half years and 32 countries later he made it home. He’d travelled, Europe and West Asia to Armenia and then Iran, heading back to the Middle East, then continuing to the Horn of Africa and Moscow and Mongolia. Unexpected adventures filled the journey and they have made fascinating material for the film and his book. If you've a moment, you can have a very interesting time checking out this link to Tom and Janapar.
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24 Apr 2013
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Who shall I pick on today? How about Chris Bright! World famous? No, but the quality of his photography should make him so. Chris is an endless motorcycle traveller and he’s pretty much always on a trip, or planning the next one - he gets to some rather rugged places too.
You can see what I mean by having a look at his website ‘TheBrightStuff’ and you can get more of a feel for the man by the dedication at the base of his home page – ‘This site is dedicated to the many great people whom I've met and have helped me on my travels around this wonderful planet. A special thanks goes out to my parents.’
Not only has Chris some stunning shots to share but he has a very dry sense of humour so watch out – if you make it into his presentation you’ll be double taking!
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25 Apr 2013
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Today, let’s talk fur, fire and fun! It's Danny and Fil with the Roadkill Cookout! If you've been to Horizons before then you'll know what a fascinating event this is.
New? You'll be learning how to hunt and gather food on the road, and how to prepare and eat it.
First things first - catch your critters. Learn how to make a snare and set it
Next up, skinning, gutting and plucking. Then cooking in the campfire and smoking with smokey Fil
Making a special guest appearance this year is their 2013 mystery animal - any guesses?
Then the 'Rabbit skinning competition' (book your places with Danny and Fil early). Look out for the Schedule to find out what time this is happening.
Knives and rabbits supplied.
And get this - Fastest from 'Fur to Pot' wins a free weekend for 2 in the autumn at the Haggs Bank Bunk House in Cumbria. A cracking prize in a brand new venue. You’ll be one of the first to stay there!!!
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25 Apr 2013
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Today, let’s talk fur, fire and fun! It's Danny and Fil with the Roadkill Cookout! If you've been to Horizons before then you'll know what a fascinating event this is.
New? You'll be learning how to hunt and gather food on the road, and how to prepare and eat it.
First things first - catch your critters. Learn how to make a snare and set it
Next up, skinning, gutting and plucking. Then cooking in the campfire and smoking with smokey Fil
Making a special guest appearance this year is their 2013 mystery animal - any guesses?
Then the 'Rabbit skinning competition' (book your places with Danny and Fil early). Look out for the Schedule to find out what time this is happening.
Knives and rabbits supplied.
And get this - Fastest from 'Fur to Pot' wins a free weekend for 2 in the autumn at the Haggs Bank Bunk House in Cumbria. A cracking prize in a brand new venue. You’ll be one of the first to stay there!!! |
This is a real highlight........ Not to be missed.
These guys deserve a massive pat on the back for what they bring to the HU meetings.
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25 Apr 2013
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Tonight’s highlighted HUBB UK presenter is Simon Ward-Hastelow. Simon is the editor of Land Rover World magazine and he’s going to be hitting up a hot topic with his presentations.
Got children? Want to go travelling? Wrong to do isn’t it and anyway, how would you make it work. 
Travelling with children is pure madness isn't it? But it can be a life changing experience and it’s one of those presentations where regardless of how you choose to travel, there are tops tips to share.
To get to Simon's Blogg
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You're all doing a FAB job (depiste various challenges and illness). I'm looking forward to planning who I want to see.
Is the schedule of activities / presentations available?
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26 Apr 2013
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Hi Pheonix, many thanks for the thumbs up - been interesting times already  but its all buzzing along now and the pieces of the jigsaw are falling nicely into place! Phew!!! Just 34 days to go.
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26 Apr 2013
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Who are we writing about today? Mike Carter that’s who. If you are a motorcyclist you’ll almost certainly have heard about Mike and may well have read his book ‘Uneasy Rider’. Mike writes about his 20,000 miles journey around Europe as a pretty much novice biker. He reaches the four extremes of Europe: the Arctic Circle in the north, the Mediterranean coast in the south, the Portuguese Atlantic to the west and the Iraqi border of Turkey in the east.
And if you are a cyclist then you’ll probably know about his latest book ‘One Man and His Bike’. What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Mike did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he set off on a 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta. Mike’s very funny style tells the tale of drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. Of meeting fellow travellers and the spirit of unbelievable kindness and generosity that convinced him that Britain is anything but broken.
Check out more on Mike Carter here.
His presentation? Look out for the schedule! And, Mike will be book signing at the HUBB UK on Saturday and Sunday.
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28 Apr 2013
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You're all doing a FAB job (depiste various challenges and illness). I'm looking forward to planning who I want to see.
Is the schedule of activities / presentations available?
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Would be nice indeed to have it a few days before, so a sort of planning can be made... even if plans are subject to change like we all know...
But don't feel pushed or rushed for this!
Iain needs to get better first so he's hopefully 100% in 4 weeks!
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29 Apr 2013
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Would be nice indeed to have it a few days before, so a sort of planning can be made... even if plans are subject to change like we all know...
But don't feel pushed or rushed for this!
Iain needs to get better first so he's hopefully 100% in 4 weeks! |
Morning  Iain's going to make that happen - he's got the last work to do on it and then a few days before kick off he'll have it on line for us all to see.
100% fit? He'll be close to that with luck - might have to do the lifting and carrying for him though!!!
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29 Apr 2013
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Most motorcycle and expedition vehicle overlanders will probably not have heard of Danny Bent, and if you are one of those, prepare yourself to meet one of the characters of the world of overlanding.
Let me give you just a taste of this decidedly witty traveller, presenter and author is about. When Danny cycled 15,000 kilometres from the UK to India to raise money for Action Aid, it was a decision that took twenty years and one minute! The one minute was when he was put on the spot by his pupils at school, and declared that the means was by bike, and he was going to India.
What he had signed up for was slogging along roads with trucks bearing down on him, unable to see and choking in the smog; shooting down treacherous descents with 100 foot drops, shaking with cold and too numb to brake; muscle burn and saddle sores; delirium and food poisoning; thirst and malnutrition; foul and insanitary conditions; life-threatening crises; obstructive border guards, crazed dogs and inquisitive passers-by...
A passionate, and at times decidedly outrageous presenter, Danny is completely inspirational. You can check out more on this Danny Bent link. What’s he going to be talking about at the HUBB UK? You have to be there to find out
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helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
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