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Grant+Susan to Canada
Don't really know where to post this...
Susan and Grant have decided to move back to a sparkling Canada from grimey London. This will make no visible difference to HU people, for HU continues as strongly as before. Yet I for one feel a sense of loss nevertheless.
They have spent a long time in the UK, working on a successful HU and will continue to do so from Canada, and will no doubt appear at many HU meets.
Perhaps only those tottering greybeards with their GSs and Africa Twins from HU's early days will feel the history of the site, from that garden in southern England to what it has become today - the premier site for international moto/4x4/and bicycle overlanding. Others may think HU is like the weather, always there, and appearing without the hand of man or woman. And that's OK too, as long as they tune in here in droves - and they do.
So a new chapter in the book of HU organisers begins, and I want to wish Grant and Susan all the best in Canada, and look forward to seeing them and the fruits of their work at an HU meet somewhere this year. HU has no geographical address, in a way - so bring on the world!
But I'll miss seeing that distinctive white BMW parked at the side of a European field somewhere...now it's running on maple syrup.....
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Grant+Susan will still be coming every year to UK and Europe!
Well, we haven't really disappeared off the planet. Just to Vancouver to be closer to family.
We do miss the UK and all our friends there, but we've now got British passports, so we can come back whenever we want! 
We will be at the HU Ireland, Germany, Ripley and the HUMM events this year, and possibly others depending on logistics, so hopefully we'll see many of you there! 
See you this summer!
Susan & Grant
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23 Mar 2011
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Fellow Canadians
Welcome home!!
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23 Mar 2011
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We wish you all the best in Canada and hope to be together with you
during Motoplus-2012 Exhibition and Show in İstanbul end of Feb.2012.
We have discussed this already with Mr.Grant.Please kindly get this in your 2012 plans.
Best Wishes from İstanbul
mehmet z.avar
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23 Mar 2011
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Cheers
Good Luck in Canada eh?
Will probably see you in Enskillen, Ripley and/or HUMM eh?
It'll be like nothing has changed -except you collect more airmiles. eh?
Wheeee!
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23 Mar 2011
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Welcome home Grant & Susan (that sounds odd from an Englishman living in Canada)!
If you're passing through Canmore Ab, please drop by, there's always a BBQ and a pint waiting.
Regards
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Quote:
Originally Posted by istanbul bisiklet motosiklet
We wish you all the best in Canada and hope to be together with you
during Motoplus-2012 Exhibition and Show in İstanbul end of Feb.2012.
We have discussed this already with Mr.Grant.Please kindly get this in your 2012 plans.
Best Wishes from İstanbul
mehmet z.avar
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Thanks Mehmet, we'll try!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheeee!
Good Luck in Canada eh?
Will probably see you in Enskillen, Ripley and/or HUMM eh?
It'll be like nothing has changed -except you collect more airmiles. eh?
Wheeee!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVIL
Welcome home Grant & Susan (that sounds odd from an Englishman living in Canada)!
If you're passing through Canmore Ab, please drop by, there's always a BBQ and a pint waiting.
Regards
Nevil
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Welcome home!!
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Thanks to all, and we hope to see you all in Nakusp, if not sooner!
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HU.is worldwide ridership community where the sun never sets.We can meet the
lovely emblem at unexpected places as was met in istanbul at an exhibition.
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North Van.
Aw, you just made me very homesick for East 20th Street, North Vancouver. I am very envious of you. Best wishes, Lindsay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caminando
Don't really know where to post this...
Susan and Grant have decided to move back to a sparkling Canada from grimey London. .
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You might find London grimey! I don't (born and bred Londoner lol), I will miss seeing there bike, & Grant & Susan, did they ride over there?
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Originally Posted by Selous
You might find London grimey! I don't (born and bred Londoner lol), I will miss seeing there bike, & Grant & Susan, did they ride over there?
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Also born and bred Londoner, but take off the 'rose tinted specs', London is a shite'ole and getting worse!
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Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
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What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
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Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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