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Old 12 Jan 2012
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Hello from Germany!

Hello to you all from southern Germany, someplace between Heidelberg and the northern Black Forest!

Due to some events in my closer past I decided to do more for myself and travel more ... the way I like it, which is .... simple.

Looking forward to learn and contribute!
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Welcome Pete

Why not try the German meeting in June...

Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers' Meeting, Germany June 7-10, 2012

Gute Straßen.
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Hey, that´s not too far away from where I live! Thank you Flyingdoctor for the welcome and heads up, much appreciated!
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Hi Pete,

Welcome! Highly recommend HUBB meeting!

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Willkommen!
Wich bike do you ride or rode before?Any travells to share?
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Wich bike do you ride or rode before?Any travells to share?
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pete3 is over on this thread as well.
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Thanks again guys, for welcome!

BCK, I am probably already in the old fart category. I was an avid backpacker back then in the eighties. My last adventure trip was in 1991, travelling three weeks in Namibia by bicycle. It was then when I decided to marry my then GF, now wife. Travelling was never the same ...

But I built a house, raised three kids, payed the mortgage, still running my own business and financially supporting my parents. That´s more adventure than I ever dreamed of.

This is exactly my friend, why I am now looking forward to go on solo trips of any kind again. Because I freaking deserve it!
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Hi Man,

Im from germany as well. Looking forward to see you on the HUBB meeting

Greetings from Argentina, Tobi
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Welcome

Hi Pete,

Just in case, you ever make it to WA, get in touch. Your story is very similar to many of us. Done something early in life, got married, kids and mortgage and being successful, but time is slowly running out. So we make a bucket list. But there are many obstacles to overcome. Wish you luck.

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welcome Pete,
really love your part of Germany

Dave,
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Tobi,
right back at you! Bis bald.

rusty max,
yup, the time is definately now! Thank you for your kind words.

zandesiro,
thanks for the welcome!

dave08,
thanks for the welcome. This part of Germany is good living ....
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Welcome Im an ex German living in WA so catch up if you get down this way .
We will be over your way next year
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Welcome to HUBB.
Generally talking!!!
Similar story for most of us but still it is not too late as long as you have good health to do it.Needs never end even our lives end.Time or money is nomore important because:

THE TOP 5 REGRETS PEOPLE HAVE AND ADMIT JUST BEFORE DEATH.
Reported by Intensive Care Unit of a Hospital Survey

1-I wish I could realise my dreams.
2-I wish I didn't work that much.
3-I wish I could be able to continue keeping in touch with friends.
4-I wish I would permit myself to be more happy.
5-I wish I could be able to explain my real feelings.

So don't keep your dreams stay inside unrealised while you have the health to do it.Uncompleted dream is like a virus and stay interrupting your soul until its done.

Wish you all the best.
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