Day 62 - Friday 01/12/2006
Blazing Saddles!!!
Well almost have finally crossed the final frontier we also managed to get rid of the the Final pannier. Only moments after Nick had got off his bike at Alan & Kathys a strong small of burning came from within the house. Nick realised it was his pannier which had completely melted on the inside where it had been resting against the exhaust pipe. On opening it was still smouldering and had burnt most of his clothes (photos to follow). Anyway we had to get rid of the last pannier somehow but quite a spectacular way to do it.
Todays being spent shopping- Nick for new shorts etc. and I am buying some jeans and a shirt (for those interested Levis 501s only 32 pounds) As for the next challenge you c2c supportes club will just have to wait -!!!!!!!!!!
Nick G
Well almost have finally crossed the final frontier we also managed to get rid of the the Final pannier. Only moments after Nick had got off his bike at Alan & Kathys a strong small of burning came from within the house. Nick realised it was his pannier which had completely melted on the inside where it had been resting against the exhaust pipe. On opening it was still smouldering and had burnt most of his clothes (photos to follow). Anyway we had to get rid of the last pannier somehow but quite a spectacular way to do it.
Todays being spent shopping- Nick for new shorts etc. and I am buying some jeans and a shirt (for those interested Levis 501s only 32 pounds) As for the next challenge you c2c supportes club will just have to wait -!!!!!!!!!!
Nick G
posted by Dutch Rob for Cotswolds2Capetown at 13:07
89 Comments:
WE ALL WISH YOU WELL IN THIS LAST DITCH ATEMPT TO REACH C/T WITHOUT BREAKING ANYTHING! YOU CANT COUNT THE PANNIERS! CLOSE CALL CLARKIE WITH YOUR UNDERPANTS GOING UP IN FLAMES. THERES NOTHING LIKE COMMANDO IN WARM SUNNY S/A.
WE'VE ALL HAD FUN WATCHING THIS SPACE AND TRUELY WISH YOU BOTH A SPEEDY AND SAFE TRIP DOWN THE ROAD TO C/T. CANT BE MORE THAN 1K MILES TO GO NOW.
OUR HERO 'SIX PACK FRONT BRAKE' YOU TAKE IT EASY MATE, DONT THINK YOUR SIX PACK COUNTS AS DUTY FREE.. SO YOU WILL BE FREE TO BRING BACK THE ODD BOTTLE OF WHISKEY! GOOD LUCK FELLAS!!!!!!!!!!
can't believe you're nearly there guys. we were at the Tunnel yesterday and thinking back to you setting off - such a long time ago and so many adventures ... something to tell your grandchildren!! enjoy the last few days and take care!!!
best wishes from us all
Are they there yet- how long does it take to buy a pair of Undies? I don't think they want it to end and are dawdling over the last bit.
Mac in the Bak
11 days 1ooo miles to go :)
Funny how that blog from the EDA disappeared? Where's it gone and why?
Whats happening? No news since Friday and it's now Tuesday night in the Bak! They don't phone, no flowers, not even an email - I feel used and abused!
Mac (I.T.B.)
come home dad xxxant
they are having a break from us :)
Yeah, agree with 'anonymous' earlier, how come the EDA blog has disappeared? Are we in the communist blog here?
I'm not associated with the C2C fan club or any of the other people here, I stumbled across this web site by accident and have been enjoying the daily news about this journey with a feeling of pure envy.
However, I find it a bit disturbing that a blog has been removed that was profoundly important and making a change from all the 'the ra-ra hooray' comments. If, indeed, it is true that the EDA have not been involved in providing help, then why all the spiel of what a
great help they've been on the front page. I have no issue with supporting them, as I'm sure they do wonderful work, but why the pretense?
You surely don't need an excuse or a reason to embark on the adventure of a lifetime: just wanting to do it (and you've done it amazingly well) is enough without despoiling things with a pseudo charity hat on.
Sadly, I expect this will be removed which is a shame.
I really think this has been an inspiration to many people - I just wish the reasons were honest.
John
Don’t assume that the reasons were not honest!
I know those involved and I know that all the fundraising was done with all the best intensions and with a genuine appreciation of what EDA has done for those involved.
Agree with the tunnelismylocal. No communist editing went on here. Those involved (inc. eda) agreed that the sentiment may have been misinterpreted. Hey, what a good idea though. It has revitalised the blog and all the good wishes.
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