Author Topic: the leaving of Darlo (Read 105121 times)

Deano · « **on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:26:57 pm »

Sorry if you were relying on me to organise forum rides from northern Englishland parts in the next year or so, but I have alternative plans - namely, an overland ride through Europe to Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan (basically a huge loop to avoid Afghanistan and the bandit areas of Pakistan), India, Australia and New Zealand.

I leave my job next Thursday, and I plan to book a ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge on Monday 12th September, then head east. Assuming I don't get injured, run out of money or go mad, I'll be gone for at least a year, and hopefully long enough to catch the total solar eclipse in northern Australia in November 2012.

Any advice on routes, offers of accommodation etc greatly welcome. I did meet an Indian chap on PBP, but Bangalore is a bit off my planned route...

clarion · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:28:58 pm »

Deano, it's a terrible shame that we won't have any more chances to get together for a ride for a long while, but I wish you well, and look forward to seeing your reports on here

Deano · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:31:59 pm »

Thanks, Clarion - it is a shame, and I would have loved to have been at Gordy's this weekend, but I have a lot of tedious stuff to do! I will, of course, update you all whenever I can.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:35:30 pm »

There had better be good bridge photos, y'know. Or I might just sulk

Wowbagger · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:37:36 pm »

Some bugger'll do anything to avoid the Olympics!

Have a wonderful time and keep us informed of progress.

Salvatore · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:41:09 pm »

Wow.

No advice, just bonne route et bon courage.

shyumu · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:42:47 pm »

Have a fantastic time Deano. Only briefly met you and look forward to meeting you again on your return. God speed.

MSeries · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:45:21 pm »

It'll be reet grand. Good luck mate, take care.

Deano · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:46:36 pm »

Quote from: CrinklyLion on 04 September, 2011, 10:35:30 pm

There had better be good bridge photos, y'know. Or I might just sulk

I don't expect there'll be any bridges where I go.

...honest!

Quote from: Wowbagger on 04 September, 2011, 10:37:36 pm

Some bugger'll do anything to avoid the Olympics!

Have a wonderful time and keep us informed of progress.

Quote from: Salvatore on 04 September, 2011, 10:41:09 pm

Wow.

No advice, just bonne route et bon courage.

Quote from: shyumu on 04 September, 2011, 10:42:47 pm

Have a fantastic time Deano. Only briefly met you and look forward to meeting you again on your return. God speed.

Thanks, P, J, G.

If anyone thinks I've been secretive, well, don't blame me. I was discussing this with the old man tonight, and he only announced his forthcoming marriage to my mother to his parents a week before the event. Must be genetic.

L CC · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:49:16 pm »

Look, I know Darlo has, erm, limitations, but, you can take it too much to heart!

Srsly, have fun. Keep us posted. I'll email you my sisters' details (and not in a Borat way).

Deano · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:50:33 pm »

Quote from: MSeries on 04 September, 2011, 10:45:21 pm

It'll be reet grand. Good luck mate, take care.

Cheers Martin! Hope to see you next week in York.

BTW I'll be going down to York next Sunday - details yet to be finalised, but all welcome if you fancy a wee ride out to Beverley. Prob about 1 pm from York-ish.

andrewc · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 September, 2011, 10:53:05 pm »

Sounds like fun. Have you packed a .22 to deal with amorous foreign types ?

Hope you can keep us updated as you go along.

Have fun & come home safely.

Hummers · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:08:38 pm »

Crumbs.

A real adventure

Good luck and bon voyage.

H

woollypigs · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:13:09 pm »

Good luck, you lucky lucky so and so. Keep us posted, love to read about these foreign parts

Kim · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:15:31 pm »

Awesome. I look forward to the ride reports.

mcshroom · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:21:16 pm »

Good luck and bon voyage.

I can't give any advice on routes etc, but I'm sure you'll have a great time.

MSeries · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:22:50 pm »

Advice on routes. Don't forget to go to Tasmania.

Oaky · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 September, 2011, 11:25:15 pm »

Fantastic plan! I hope you'll find a way to keep us all up to date with your progress - a proper jape for those of us of a less adventurous nature to enjoy vicariously.

I do regret that I never managed to meet you IRL, but my trips back to the North Pennines recently have been few and far-between enough and usually filled with family obligations (and fixed points like the Wolsingham Show).

Ah and - please: take lots of pictures and WRITE A BOOK!

It doesn't look like you will be anywhere near any of the contacts I have in parts foreign, so I can't offer any help there (nearest looks to be Kuala Lumpur which doesn't look at all helpful to you!).

thelazycyclist · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 September, 2011, 12:30:17 am »

Thank you for all the rides you've organised, some of which I went on and a few of which I enjoyed.

I hope your trip is everything you want it to be, and I hope to hear all about it one day, in a pub where they serve really good chips....

Torslanda · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 September, 2011, 01:13:00 am »

but - but - but . . . Rides . . . Motivation . . . CHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!

Avoid anyone who talks about 'The 1st Earth Battalion' or claims to stare at goats. Also avoid anyone who is or appears to be, American. Do not, under any circumstances, wear an orange jump suit.

Route advice. Get a plane from Turkey to India or, failing that, Singapore.

PM me the number of your frame builder before you go!

SRSLY. Have the greatest time, stay safe and make sure you bring back enough stories to dine out for at least a year! Maybe you'll come for a ride out round my neighbourhood when you get back.

luv'n'stuff

John

jane · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 September, 2011, 06:56:22 am »

Wonderful. Have a great time and I hope you get the chance to tell us a bit about your journey. Sounds fantastic and I'm sure it will be.

gerwinium · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 September, 2011, 07:09:22 am »

Wow, fab idea. Don't forget to take some spare pants and an inner tube though, you never know.

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 September, 2011, 07:10:16 am »

I'm so envious! Have a great time.

Now I understand the 'explorer's beard'.

Enjoy! Lots of pictures if you can, Dean.

gordon taylor · « **Reply #23 on:** 05 September, 2011, 08:34:40 am »

Have a wonderful time.
I hope the journey is a huge success and that it will define you for the rest of your life.

mike · « **Reply #24 on:** 05 September, 2011, 08:37:19 am »

Have an amazing time! very jealous.

Author Topic: the leaving of Darlo (Read 105121 times)

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