Been out road testing bikes as the bike i planned on using for our trip (BMWG650GS) will be way to small. Tried the 700/800 and the 1200 GS and fell in love with the 1200. OUCH said my wallet.jeiger:rolleyes2:

Update
 

Things are moving on only 4 months to my intended departure. The GF is now coming so have chosen the R 1200 GS Adventure and I have bought one today from Guildford BMW (secondhand)
I am now obtaining quotes to Air freight it out to the USA
Any advice on Bike insurance as I have only found one company to get a quote from and on there web site they will only insure me for 6 months (waiting for reply as to wether they will extend that and how much etc)
Head is spinning with excitement think i need a beer bier or several

Try Motorcycle Insurance Specialists - Fernet Insurance Brokers for motorcycle insurance.

Patrick

Thanks Email sent

Hi teevee We have our Visas and I have a bike all ready to ship out to Florida My partner and I will be in Florida in February our tickets are for the the 9th. We will be riding to Miami then back up through Florida and across to New Orleans and on. Will hook up for a beer

The moment you wave your bike off leaves you feeling in limbo until you meet up with it again. The time drags, but there still seems to be not enough time to get everything else sorted....!

You'll be settled the moment you are re-united again : ). It is a special moment! - was for me :clap:

Just about have everything in place now and if all goes according to plan I will be flying out to Orlando on the 9th of Feb2015:D:D:D

Letting a property
 

Renting out properties can be rewarding and a straightforward process. The key to a hassle free experience is getting a reputable letting agent. Check around as much as you can. Don't be fooled in to going for the cheapest quote. If you need to depend on the rent take out a rent guarantee insurance policy. I have rented out multiple properties over the last 20 years and have had only one bad experience.
Good luck with your travel plans.

Everything is just about sorted I have a tenant moving in on the 12th of Jan 2015
I am just trying to get my head around the NRL1 form so I do not pay tax on the rent while I am away.:scooter:

Notice
 

Congratulations.

I give my notice for early retirement in on March 31st but unfortunately I have to give a years notice of my leaving.

Plan a year off in Canada/Alaska/USA & South America starting April 2016...Bikes prepared and shipping quotes obtained.

Cant wait.

Best of luck and drive safe

A years notice. ouch I gave 5 months only had to give 3 but I might need a job when I get back. So I have done my best not to burn my bridge the last 2 months have been a struggle:taz:

This last month at work is starting to Drag they have still not found a replacement for me and have asked me to work through January. Told them for that to happen they will have to get me a hotel and a rental car. As Tenants move in in January and My Van will be sold and my bike should be on its way to USA. I am going to head down to Key West to stat with and I am hoping to be in Canada about mid May, spend 2 or 3 months in Canada, also hoping that my VISA pauses during my time in Canada so I can head back south and on in to Mexico and then on to South America.:scooter:

USA visa will not stop when you head to Canada...

I do hope you are wrong. We asked at the consulate and they said it will.
But have been told many a different story some say yes:thumbup1: some say no:nono:

Well done on taking that big step...once taken you will love being out there.

Quick question, have you been to Florida and the Keys before??

Cheers Kev.