Tales From The Bivouac, Dakar 2012 - Page 14

BC61 · 12-27-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nicogc

good luck!!!!
a few friends and i will be at the last 3 stages of the race. if there is anything you need please let me know and i will try to help you!! :)

Are you Allen's buddy, Nico, from the Aprilia forum?

Safe travels Ted, see you soon.

nicogc · 12-28-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BC61

Are you Allen's buddy, Nico, from the Aprilia forum?

Safe travels Ted, see you soon.

yup!!!
hi BC. anything you need also i'll be glad to help!!!! if you guys want to contact me by phone i can give you a cell number :)
don't know if that will be easier.
OHH!! and good luck!!!! have a great time.

Deadly99 · 12-28-2011, 01:34 PM

Flight was late getting into BA. Who knew there was two airports and they are an hour away by cab! Everyone saying no way we'd make it. They have photo radar everywhere, 20 US payoff to the crazy cabbie per radar and made it with 30 seconds to spare (didn't even get to have a smoke!!!!). Coma and team sitting in the row behind me and Ginel and team Hilux in front. Yes I cheesed it up for some photos

Robb is still somewhere near the loading docks heading to BA and estimates 3-4 am before he gets to MdP.

Looks like everything is coming along smoothly

Scrutineering begins tomorrow.

Adios amigos

Ted

Deadly99 · 12-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Made it to MdP.....bike prep is full on

No sign of Ned ?

Tork · 12-28-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadly99

Made it to MdP.....bike prep is full on

No sign of Ned ?

Check Walmart.

ian408 · 12-28-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Made it to MdP.....bike prep is full on

No sign of Ned ?

Check his thread. I think he's waiting for his container.

juames · 12-28-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadly99

Made it to MdP.....bike prep is full on

Glad to hear you made it!

And just to let you know...the wind chill is -27c hear right now!!!

Deadly99 · 12-28-2011, 06:14 PM

Just finished dinner with Jonah, Niles, Tim and Bill. Everyone seems relaxed and raring to go

Some mix up with the Freedom teams RV that was in a different ship, it was supposed to carry Neds bike and the teams tools, tires, etc. Robb headed out for the rescue and should be back early tomorrow.

No worries

Deadly99 · 12-28-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juames

Glad to hear you made it!

And just to let you know...the wind chill is -27c hear right now!!!

Hi Jimmy

Bluebull2007 · 12-28-2011, 08:46 PM

Great coverage so far Ted, keep it coming - I hope you will be able to keep it up like this, maybe it will be easier to phone into Rallyraidio - Ping Nate, he may have it up and running again this year!

Hmm...speaking of which, where is Packmule?

Not fighting fires I hope.

fetid_swamp · 12-29-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Great coverage so far Ted, keep it coming - I hope you will be able to keep it up like this, maybe it will be easier to phone into Rallyraidio - Ping Nate, he may have it up and running again this year!

Hmm...speaking of which, where is Packmule?

Not fighting fires I hope.

yeah man. rallyraidio rocks.
the phone ins from safariberg particularly following the fiambala stage; 2 events ago (2010) still raises the hairs on the back of the neck.
thanks packmule, safariberg and other contributors.

edit - wow RR seems to have totally dissapeared - lmk if its treading on anyones toes; here's the 2010 link - http://www.zshare.net/audio/98016208571f354f/

Deadly99 · 12-29-2011, 04:08 AM

Robb, Ned and his GF and Chris showed up around 3:30 last night

All parts, tools and bikes are now at the house. Today's is the scrutineering for the three bikes and the truck. Ned and Chris have been out since sunrise doing the last bit of prep to his bike. nav tower and decals, etc. Tim and Bill are out finishing his wiring and a few other odds and ends. Robb, Niles and Jonah still sleeping.....not hard to tell who the noobs are..we're the ones too excited to sleep

Everyone is in good spirits, I for one am very stoked to be here

Deco · 12-29-2011, 05:29 AM

Glad you made it Ted.

Time to bust out the camera and post a few pix?

Deadly99 · 12-29-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Deco

Glad you made it Ted.

Time to bust out the camera and post a few pix?

Uploading is a pita....taking tons for the book though

Bluebull2007 · 12-29-2011, 06:28 AM

More pics pleaazzzzzzzee!!!

12-28-2011, 01:34 PM	#198
Deadly99 ^OP Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	Flight was late getting into BA. Who knew there was two airports and they are an hour away by cab! Everyone saying no way we'd make it. They have photo radar everywhere, 20 US payoff to the crazy cabbie per radar and made it with 30 seconds to spare (didn't even get to have a smoke!!!!). Coma and team sitting in the row behind me and Ginel and team Hilux in front. Yes I cheesed it up for some photos Robb is still somewhere near the loading docks heading to BA and estimates 3-4 am before he gets to MdP. Looks like everything is coming along smoothly Scrutineering begins tomorrow. Adios amigos Ted __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada* Deadly99 screwed with this post 12-28-2011 at 01:44 PM

12-28-2011, 03:59 PM	#199
Deadly99 ^OP Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	Made it to MdP.....bike prep is full on No sign of Ned ? __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

12-28-2011, 06:14 PM	#203
Deadly99 ^OP Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	Just finished dinner with Jonah, Niles, Tim and Bill. Everyone seems relaxed and raring to go Some mix up with the Freedom teams RV that was in a different ship, it was supposed to carry Neds bike and the teams tools, tires, etc. Robb headed out for the rescue and should be back early tomorrow. No worries __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

12-28-2011, 08:46 PM	#205
Bluebull2007 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lima, Perú Oddometer: 3,328	Ping Packmule? Great coverage so far Ted, keep it coming - I hope you will be able to keep it up like this, maybe it will be easier to phone into Rallyraidio - Ping Nate, he may have it up and running again this year! Hmm...speaking of which, where is Packmule? Not fighting fires I hope. __________________ Racing Rallye Raid Dos Sertoes 2010 Ride report: LIVING THE DREAM - Racing 4,500km across Brazil. a n00b goes Rally racing- How to get into Rally RIFF RAFF 2011 - GO JONAH!

12-29-2011, 04:08 AM	#207
Deadly99 ^OP Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,826	Robb, Ned and his GF and Chris showed up around 3:30 last night All parts, tools and bikes are now at the house. Today's is the scrutineering for the three bikes and the truck. Ned and Chris have been out since sunrise doing the last bit of prep to his bike. nav tower and decals, etc. Tim and Bill are out finishing his wiring and a few other odds and ends. Robb, Niles and Jonah still sleeping.....not hard to tell who the noobs are..we're the ones too excited to sleep Everyone is in good spirits, I for one am very stoked to be here __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

12-29-2011, 05:29 AM	#208
Deco Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 240	Glad you made it Ted. Time to bust out the camera and post a few pix? __________________

12-29-2011, 06:28 AM	#210
Bluebull2007 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Lima, Perú Oddometer: 3,328	More pics pleaazzzzzzzee!!! __________________ Racing Rallye Raid Dos Sertoes 2010 Ride report: LIVING THE DREAM - Racing 4,500km across Brazil. a n00b goes Rally racing- How to get into Rally RIFF RAFF 2011 - GO JONAH!

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