Nordkapp latest

We've decided to stay where we are and go birthday binge drinking then
head for home tomorrow.
I've fitted the 70 studs I'd kept in reserve so riding tomorrow may be
easier. I'd been slightly concerned about losing studs along the way
but none fell out so no need for reserves now.

 

I'm really gutted for you mate. I just saw some of the posts on twitter before
getting on to the NG. I can really understand your pain of getting so near, but
so far.

Even so, you've done a damn good job and have done something that most people
wouldn't even consider. I raise my hat to you all for having the courage to
even attempt it.

Saying that, you've obviously picked up a few things on route. Do you reckon
you'll try it again next time with different plans? You do realise that you're
all going to have to do a complete debrief on this to the NG?

Hats off again Andy et al. I'll get you a drink in on the French run.

 

No luggage is starting to cross the bounds of being fool-hardy though. What
happens _if_ something goes wrong? I hope that they'll have some kit to sort
themselves out.

 

tinyurl.com/local-news-nordkapp5 [1]

"we prioritize safety, no-one of us wants to end up under a trailer"

"as opposed to many foreign trailers, their MC's are shod with proper
winter tyres"

The locals were obviously impressed with the rather adventurous trip!

[1] Norwegian to English robotic translation at translate.google.co.uk

 

Thanks for that. A good write up.

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I'll not be back again. It was an experience not to be missed but
that's it for me.
We've still got to get back but we know what to expect and we've
plenty of time so it should be easier.

Excellent, I'll keep you to that.

 

In communiqué

Good call. It's still a brilliant achievement. "Long Way Round", "Long
Way Down", now "Long Way Up in Winter". I bet Ewan and Charlie don't try
it.

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Wicked Uncle Nigel wrote:

World domination and a fat green chick?

Happy birthday Simon and Alex, and thanks for doing this trip so I
don't have to.

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they churn out)

 

No worries, I'm sure you won't forget. Just DFC on the way back!

 

It was wasn't it? Not sure why Alex wasn't in the photo. I don't recall
him being camera shy ;-)

They're all mad but they've at least had the balls to do it.

 

he'd thrown a hissy fit and gone to the pub to drink whisky. may
explain some of yesterdays posts.
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At that point I was still ensconsed in a bar, fuming.
;-)

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Paul Corfield

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Well, they *did*. Let's hope the frostbite keeps it that way, eh?

 

Perhaps he wasn't happy at being outed as a "sisterman"?

See above.

 

latest news on the frostbitten fingers

"they're ok, one has a blister on it but that's it"
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BGN, former member of this parish, inquired if they'd be willing to be
interviewed by the Saga magazine[1].

The response...

"Tell the fairy godmother to **** off"

Had me chuckling all day.

[1] given Andy's eligibility.
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SAGA wont insure my motorbike.
Or when I asked they said they didn't insure motorbikes.

So go for it!

 

Heh!

 

Tada!...

http://goo.gl/2PdVI

 

Had another look at the webcam near the arctic circle to see when it
actually gets dark, and spotted some locals returning to home base for
the night:

tinyurl.com/saltfjellet-webcam