Tales From The Bivouac, Dakar 2012 - Page 104

Boondoggle · 07-18-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Yes but you can give us some meat here, Ned.. Aww come on, pleaaze?

Was at work with the iPod on shuffle just yesterday... heard a certain call-in where Ned basically said "why worry about all that stuff... this has still been as epic as I hoped it would be."

Good enough for me.

Big Thanks again to all involved (Ted, Ned, Robb, Bill, Jonah, Nate, and 93.3% of the posters in the F5 thread) for the best Dakar-watch ever.

Um, hey, what's the countdown to 2013?

skibum69 · 07-19-2012, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb McElroy

things is good. jobs suck. camping every weekend. riding most. working the rest of the time.

At least you're getting to ride, can't say much of the same myself. Hey Neil, haven't you read the book yet?

Cowgirl · 07-24-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mxmum

Well I should have got my finger out and got in quick then, serves me right!! Will you let me know on here when it is available please!! Would love to invest in a copy if possible

Thank you for thinking of Sam, I am really hoping he will get chance to prove himself this year if the bike does not let him down, he has worked so, so hard to get to where he is at present so fingers crossed for him next year

Oh, and the Pharaohs in Egypt first of course !!

Add me to the list too please - the Queen of Procrastination

I actually had my finger on the pre-order button, decided to wait until payday then forgot about it. When I went back it was too late

waldecker · 08-07-2012, 01:01 AM

Am I the first one in OZ to get your book?
Just arrived back from hospital to find a parcel from Canada on my doorstep- will be welcome reading while recovering on the couch...

Cheers waldecker

Pete640 · 08-07-2012, 03:29 AM

Yep - still nothing in the west!!

Gany · 08-07-2012, 11:31 PM

Got mine today in Melbourne!!! Looking forward yo this thanks Ted!!

Dread Pendragon · 08-08-2012, 11:57 AM

I don't know what the production costs would be, but an audiobook version of the book might work well. Yes, it wouldn't have the pictures, but the story is compelling enough to make the purchase well worth it. You could even have the riders read the parts they submitted, and/or add in some of the rally radio podcasts.

Dread Pendragon · 08-09-2012, 09:13 AM

I don't remember having strong feelings about Etienne Lavigne, but I'm guessing if I went through all of my posts over the last few Dakars I'd find a few where I complained about him. What was said about him in the book, though, really brings me to like the guy.

How do you not like the guy when he shows up in the middle of a stage to give a cold Red Bull to a beleaguered Toby, or jumps in to help people dig themselves out?

It would have still been a great book without it, but adding in sections of the some of the riders' first-hand accounts enhances the book dramatically.

nickors · 08-12-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by waldecker

Am I the first one in OZ to get your book?
Just arrived back from hospital to find a parcel from Canada on my doorstep- will be welcome reading while recovering on the couch...

Cheers waldecker

You may be! Still patiently waiting for mine in Syd - hope it's here soon!
Thanks again Ted!

dirtkiwi · 08-12-2012, 02:38 PM

Got back from a work trip on Friday, best book I have ever bought sitting on my desk ready to go. Everyone in my house was ignored all weekend while I made a "first pass". Ted this is brilliant!!

Nitro · 08-13-2012, 05:40 AM

Still waiting here is South Africa aswell

Deadly99 · 08-13-2012, 06:24 AM

Stoked to hear the books are finally arriving to far flung destinations and thanks for the kind words. Late August was the end of the time frame that I was quoted. Thanks again for the patience. Once EVERY book ordered in the pre sale has been received I will begin regular sales.

Cheers

Ted

Pete640 · 08-13-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadly99

Stoked to hear the books are finally arriving to far flung destinations and thanks for the kind words. Late August was the end of the time frame that I was quoted. Thanks again for the patience. Once EVERY book ordered in the pre sale has been received I will begin regular sales.

Cheers

Ted

Cant find the page with your personalized message??? Shall I keep looking......

Thanks Ted

Deadly99 · 08-13-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete640

Cant find the page with your personalized message??? Shall I keep looking......

Thanks Ted

Kinda like a Beatles album Pete. Read it backwards while looking in the mirror and standing only on your left foot and the message will become clear

YetiGS · 08-13-2012, 08:17 AM

Finally (work) got to read this while on vacation last week. Great book Ted!

Really enjoyed the behind the scenes.

08-07-2012, 01:01 AM	#1549
waldecker Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Central West NSW Oddometer: 82	Book arrived in OZ Am I the first one in OZ to get your book? Just arrived back from hospital to find a parcel from Canada on my doorstep- will be welcome reading while recovering on the couch... Cheers waldecker

08-07-2012, 03:29 AM	#1550
Pete640 I hate sand....... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Sanding something in the shed... Oddometer: 1,100	Yep - still nothing in the west!! __________________ Pete For those who sit at home and dream - let them... Meoni 03 950 Adventure RR - aux tanks and other bling http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611461

08-08-2012, 11:57 AM	#1552
Dread Pendragon cows happen Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Logan, Utah Oddometer: 1,742	I don't know what the production costs would be, but an audiobook version of the book might work well. Yes, it wouldn't have the pictures, but the story is compelling enough to make the purchase well worth it. You could even have the riders read the parts they submitted, and/or add in some of the rally radio podcasts. __________________ - Mike - Unce . . . Tice . . . Fee Tines a Mady Mesquite Area Ride Hot Springs Ride

08-09-2012, 09:13 AM	#1553
Dread Pendragon cows happen Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Logan, Utah Oddometer: 1,742	I don't remember having strong feelings about Etienne Lavigne, but I'm guessing if I went through all of my posts over the last few Dakars I'd find a few where I complained about him. What was said about him in the book, though, really brings me to like the guy. How do you not like the guy when he shows up in the middle of a stage to give a cold Red Bull to a beleaguered Toby, or jumps in to help people dig themselves out? It would have still been a great book without it, but adding in sections of the some of the riders' first-hand accounts enhances the book dramatically. __________________ - Mike - Unce . . . Tice . . . Fee Tines a Mady Mesquite Area Ride Hot Springs Ride Dread Pendragon screwed with this post 08-09-2012 at 09:46 AM

08-12-2012, 02:38 PM	#1555
dirtkiwi Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 46	Melbourne ARRIVED!! Got back from a work trip on Friday, best book I have ever bought sitting on my desk ready to go. Everyone in my house was ignored all weekend while I made a "first pass". Ted this is brilliant!!

08-07-2012, 11:31 PM	#1551
Gany Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Au Oddometer: 191	Got mine today in Melbourne!!! Looking forward yo this thanks Ted!!

08-13-2012, 05:40 AM	#1556
Nitro Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: South Africa Oddometer: 195	Still waiting here is South Africa aswell __________________ Team Ama Skoota Skoota no 637 ISDE 2012 Germany

08-13-2012, 06:24 AM	#1557
Deadly99 ^OP Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,812	Stoked to hear the books are finally arriving to far flung destinations and thanks for the kind words. Late August was the end of the time frame that I was quoted. Thanks again for the patience. Once EVERY book ordered in the pre sale has been received I will begin regular sales. Cheers 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*

08-13-2012, 08:17 AM	#1560
YetiGS Random Hooligan Joined: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 6,162	Finally (work) got to read this while on vacation last week. Great book Ted! Really enjoyed the behind the scenes. __________________ -Scott- Semper Fi '04 BMW R1150GSA, '97 BMW R1100GS, '08 KTM 450EXC-R, '04 KTM 625 SXC "A pessimist thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are." Chauncey Depew

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