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18 Jan 2009
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Simon Gandolfi, author of "Old Man on a bike" will be there to give a talk!
He rode from Argentina to New York on his pension, broke a leg en route, and still made it. He's a real story teller, so be sure to be there!
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Update
Presenting
Simon Gandolfi
Sam Manicom
Austin Vince
Lois Pryce
Grant and Susan Johnson
Motorcycle Outreach Charity
Trading
Above authors
Traveldri - plus
Planet - knox
James Cargo
Timetable to be posted nearer the date
Glynn
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18 Jan 2009
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Wouldnt mind coming down but will depend on my bust leg.
never been to the ace before.
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18 Jan 2009
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As has been said before the Ace Cafe is itself worth the trip
And with the line up we have for the day and no admission charge it'll be worth the effort even if you have to hop all the way...
Glynn
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glynn Roberts
As has been said before the Ace Cafe is itself worth the trip
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Probably!
Someone said it was oozing with nostalgia.
Apart from a fleeting visit on a Fanny Barnett in the late 50s, my nostalgia of the place relates to waiting 3 hours on a snowy morning for a new tyre being delivered for my 2.8i Capri. Much oozing that day!
For me it will be oozing with plans, ideas and inspiration.
And to finally put a few faces to names.
GRANT, what asking peole to simply wear name badges/stickers with their HU indentity? Solves the patches cost and logistics.
See you all there (flights from RUS permitting!)
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19 Jan 2009
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Overlanders Mtg Ace Cafe - Glasgow to Kathmandu by Triumph Bonneville
I will be attending the Ace Cafe for the Overlanders Meeting on 8 Feb 09 from 11.00 to 17.00.
I rode from Glasgow to Kathmandu on a 2006 Triumph Bonneville from 27 Sep to 3 Nov 08.
I will be wearing a blue G2K T-shirt.
If anyone has any questions on riding from the UK to Nepal please feel free to ask.
Hope to see you on Sunday the 8th.
Fergus
PS If anyone wishes me to give a lecture to their motorbike club/dealer/rotary club.... Pse give dates. It is 45 minutes long, 65 slides and is about my experiences and adventures. Not really about bikes!
This will tie in with the charity I am raising funds for: Child Welfare Scheme Nepal. CWSUK.ORG
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19 Jan 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AshaBlue
I will be attending the Ace Cafe for the Overlanders Meeting on 8 Feb 09 from 11.00 to 17.00.
I rode from Glasgow to Kathmandu on a 2006 Triumph Bonneville from 27 Sep to 3 Nov 08.
I will be wearing a blue G2K T-shirt.
If anyone has any questions on riding from the UK to Nepal please feel free to ask.
Hope to see you on Sunday the 8th.
Fergus
PS If anyone wishes me to give a lecture to their motorbike club/dealer/rotary club.... Pse give dates. It is 45 minutes long, 65 slides and is about my experiences and adventures. Not really about bikes!
This will tie in with the charity I am raising funds for: Child Welfare Scheme Nepal. CWSUK.ORG
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Hi Fergus,
good for you, and good luck with raising money for your charity and I hope you gets lots of offers for your presentation. See you on the 8th.
Rich
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19 Jan 2009
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Adventure at the Ace
I'll be there, with Jessica.
The Ace is always good fun.
Matt Bailey
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20 Jan 2009
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I'll be there and look forward to catching up with some familiar faces, and others who I've only met online as posters here.
Easy to spot: I have HUBB stickers on the panniers like any self-respecting biker;-)
Fergus -- it will be good to swap notes on riding the Bonneville.
--Mike
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If you're thinking of going....
..go!! The opportunity to meet and have a caht with Sam Manicom alone makes it worth it. Met him last year at BMAD in Paignton and he's sound as a pound, willing to spend time to talk to you about you (unlike people like me that likes talking about my favourite subject...me!).
Bought a couple of books, and even happier as they are as good, if not better, than their reviews!
I'm gutted I'll not be there!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AshaBlue
I will be attending the Ace Cafe for the Overlanders Meeting on 8 Feb 09 from 11.00 to 17.00.
I rode from Glasgow to Kathmandu on a 2006 Triumph Bonneville from 27 Sep to 3 Nov 08.
I will be wearing a blue G2K T-shirt.
If anyone has any questions on riding from the UK to Nepal please feel free to ask.
Hope to see you on Sunday the 8th.
Fergus
PS If anyone wishes me to give a lecture to their motorbike club/dealer/rotary club.... Pse give dates. It is 45 minutes long, 65 slides and is about my experiences and adventures. Not really about bikes!
This will tie in with the charity I am raising funds for: Child Welfare Scheme Nepal. CWSUK.ORG
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I hope you're planning on coming to the UK Meeting and presenting for us? Register to present on the UK Meeting page
Grant
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23 Jan 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AshaBlue
I rode from Glasgow to Kathmandu on a 2006 Triumph Bonneville from 27 Sep to 3 Nov 08.
Fergus
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And I thought going to Nordkapp on a Bonnie was a challenge - respect Fergus.
Indy.
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23 Jan 2009
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Myself the Mrs and some other friends form another forum are going to this, really looking forward to it
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23 Jan 2009
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Great Day Ahead
I'll be there, definitely...
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23 Jan 2009
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Its in my diary
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