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Old 20 Mar 2009
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The Recession Stole My Dream!!
Well, finally the economic crisis seems to have hit me, and two of my biggest clients have gone bust owing me money. Meanwhile the taxman is wanting his money, so it looks like I have to go find a job to go with the one I already have, or sell the car, or sell the bike.

If it weren't for the taxman I'd say "bugger it" and go, but I have a feeling if I don't pay them, they won't let me back.

So, am I the only one who's putting their trip aside for a while till things pick up? Or, are you lot all off now hoping to return when things get better.

Oh and if anyone wants to buy a 2005 Renault Twingo with 22k kms on the clock or a 2008 Derbi Terra Adventure then let me know.
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Sorry to hear about your situation, whatever you do try and keep the bike and don't sell anything or miss anything treasured, in haste, back in 1982 just before the TT I was out of work and my brother offered to lend me the money to go, which I declined, regretted it within a couple of weeks when I was earning again, the bike will keep you sane(!).

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I do French - English translation, and used to teach English too, and it's not like I don't have a roof over my head, so can't complain.

I wondered if there's people who think to themselves that now is the time to go compared to others who might think that now definately isn't the time.
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Hi Alex, yeah tough call. I had my bike in Depot Vente for 2 months, until the first nice day in Feb, I called them up that week and got the bike back saying to myself, I'll eat like a peasant if need be. I have since been on a week bike trip on my own and it was a blessing in disguise. It did wonders for my confidence. So crisis or not, It only affects you if you let it, you just have to watch your expenses, and cut out on the extras bro.

Take care hang in there, it'll iron itself out. Change is good they say, I worked at Pigier as an english teacher for a year, I also did teaching modules at the university, all is possible when you have nothing. Keep looking and open your mind, something will come, and save you from having to sell your boney (south african word for bike)
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Sorry to hear about that. Try and keep the bike if that is what is keeping you sane.

We have been saving up for three years and go in 3 weeks. Very little could have stopped us, and we are happy to go mid recession, but it was always going to be bye bye careers hello dreams for us.

Part of the thing that excites us is that we don't know where we will be and what we will be doing at the end of the trip in two or three years.

All i say is don't give up on the dream, even if you have to postpone a little.

Good luck whatever you decide.

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I think Dave Ede is right - keep the bike to stop you going bonkers. You will regret it if you get rid of it.

These lousy banks and lousy politicians have harmed many of us....you're not alone..
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