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Pro bono - sadly no, we have to make money from HU or we starve. It's a VERY full time job for the two of us, and has been for many years. We have a couple of very part time helpers, and loads of volunteers to help run the events around the world, and incredibly helpful moderators on the HUBB. Without their help we couldn't do it at all. Other than that it's just us!
Thanks a lot for the nice comments, they're much appreciated! The site update has been a long time coming, (two years in the planning including a disaster last year) but we're very pleased that it's finally here. A great deal of thanks goes to our Design Team and all our readers for their input to making it better. We have a long way to go yet though! 
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Originally Posted by Grant Johnson
Pro bono - sadly no, we have to make money from HU or we starve. It's a VERY full time job for the two of us, and has been for many years. We have a couple of very part time helpers, and loads of volunteers to help run the events around the world, and incredibly helpful moderators on the HUBB. Without their help we couldn't do it at all. Other than that it's just us!
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I had no idea that a forum of this volume could produce sufficient income for two. I'm glad to hear you have managed to make the hubb into a viable business model. I'll try and click through to the sponsors more often.
PS -- thx, for the like. I don't think I have ever been "liked" on the internet before. 
Does this mean I am supposed to wear your class ring or something. 
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I had no idea that a forum of this volume could produce sufficient income for two. I'm glad to hear you have managed to make the hubb into a viable business model. I'll try and click through to the sponsors more often.
PS -- thx, for the like. I don't think I have ever been "liked" on the internet before.
Does this mean I am supposed to wear your class ring or something.
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viable- only just, and it really needs to be better. If we didn't have lots of good credit we couldn't do it. And of course don't forget it's not just the forum/HUBB, but also the HU Meetings around the world, and the DVD series.
So yes, please click through to the advertisers and see what they have to offer - you never know, it might be something amazing! All our advertisers all about motorcycle travel, so even if you don't take a tour for instance, you might find out about some fantastic places to go and see on your own.
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"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
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"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
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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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