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BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria :: Trip Reports :: Ride Reports (2009) :: Namibia via Cape Town - by bike, by ship
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by tj 7th January 2010, 17:17
SA border post
Giants Playground before 6am this morning
Giants Playground before 6am this morning
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by Marnus 8th January 2010, 00:21
Very nice! Would love to go there some time...
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 8th January 2010, 08:38
Still in Upington - today to Augries Falls and stay in Kuruman tonight. Home around lunchtime on Saturday.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by tj 8th January 2010, 18:03
Our welcoming committee in Kuruman - the Kuruman chapter of the club starts at 7pm at the Spur - 19 people will be in attendance!
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 9th January 2010, 18:36
All back safe and sound - no major bike problems - few small 'issues' etc.
No good having spots on a seperate circuit to the ignition.
With Wahl and Chris in tow from 'fetching' us in Kuruman, Johan and Trudie met us in Vryburg for breakfast today:
No good having spots on a seperate circuit to the ignition.
With Wahl and Chris in tow from 'fetching' us in Kuruman, Johan and Trudie met us in Vryburg for breakfast today:
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by GSlady 9th January 2010, 19:44
Welcome home and thanks for the running report Dave and tj!
Another 'spot-less' trip it seems?!
Another 'spot-less' trip it seems?!
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by tj 9th January 2010, 21:12
Welcome back home to you too GSlady and Marius. 
Looking forward to see you at Dunkeld tomorrow.
Gemmerkat tried on Pikkie's GS today and it fits...
...now I am getting the fits. I know what's coming
Looking forward to see you at Dunkeld tomorrow.
Gemmerkat tried on Pikkie's GS today and it fits...
...now I am getting the fits. I know what's coming
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by tj 9th January 2010, 21:19
For Trudie and me it was a round trip of 915km for the day, leaving at 04h40 in the rain to surprise the group in Vryburg at 08h30. Only Wahl knew of our intentions...
... all about good friends and shared riding pleasure
Good to have you all back in shape and high spirits.
... all about good friends and shared riding pleasure
Good to have you all back in shape and high spirits.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 9th January 2010, 21:44
GSlady wrote:Welcome home and thanks for the running report Dave and tj!
Another 'spot-less' trip it seems?!
Not so!! Meet 'spot' - yes there is a story!
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 9th January 2010, 21:45
tj wrote:Welcome back home to you too GSlady and Marius.
Looking forward to see you at Dunkeld tomorrow.
Gemmerkat tried on Pikkie's GS today and it fits...
...now I am getting the fits. I know what's coming
So are you getting the GS or GSA??
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DeonP 9th January 2010, 21:53
Thanks Dave for a FANTASTIC trip !!!!!
Was the best holiday ever !
Remember when posting pics - "what happens on tour - stays on tour !" especially when it comes to balloons and oranges !!
Was the best holiday ever !
Remember when posting pics - "what happens on tour - stays on tour !" especially when it comes to balloons and oranges !!
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 9th January 2010, 22:59
deonp wrote:Thanks Dave for a FANTASTIC trip !!!!!
Was the best holiday ever !
Remember when posting pics - "what happens on tour - stays on tour !" especially when it comes to balloons and oranges !!
hmmm - this could cost you - glad you decided to shave.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by V K Frik (LT) 10th January 2010, 19:05
Hi Dave,
What a trip, FAT K and the dirt and all, I do not think we can describe the trip in words, We will remember it for so many a laugh , the rain, the heat, the food , Johan and Trudi I am sorry we missed you , although we missed you thanks for the gesture and the long ride to surprise us. Wahl and Chris thank you for having dinner and sharing the fun with us. WHAT A GREAT RIDE !!!!!!
What a trip, FAT K and the dirt and all, I do not think we can describe the trip in words, We will remember it for so many a laugh , the rain, the heat, the food , Johan and Trudi I am sorry we missed you , although we missed you thanks for the gesture and the long ride to surprise us. Wahl and Chris thank you for having dinner and sharing the fun with us. WHAT A GREAT RIDE !!!!!!
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by Chris 10th January 2010, 20:04
It was great meeting up with you; it was also great to see you all were still in high spirits even after such a long trip.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by Sias 11th January 2010, 12:40
Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great holiday 
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 11th January 2010, 15:35
Hereare two links to some pictures on facebook covering most of the trip:
https://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/album.php?aid=172435&id=578848798
https://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/album.php?aid=176525&id=578848798
https://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/album.php?aid=172435&id=578848798
https://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/album.php?aid=176525&id=578848798
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 12th January 2010, 22:13
Richard H wrote:Welcome back, guys!
Anyone get seasick?
I lost count - the doctor was a busy man the first night.....
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by Richard H 14th January 2010, 21:23
Please put together a nice presentation for the Social on 5th Feb....
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by Sue Coetzee 14th January 2010, 21:36
Richard H wrote:Welcome back, guys!
Anyone get seasick?
Yes, but recovered after an injection in the butt. Abe first examined the thickness of the needle before deciding, lots of convincing from the Doctor.
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 14th January 2010, 21:38
Sue Coetzee wrote:Richard H wrote:Welcome back, guys!
Anyone get seasick?
Yes, but recovered after an injection in the butt. Abe first examined the thickness of the needle before deciding to
...run around the ship to hide away from the doctor......
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Re: By Bike, by Ship!
by DaveS 14th January 2010, 21:39
Richard H wrote:Please put together a nice presentation for the Social on 5th Feb....
Thanks.
How much time do we have? I think I can cut down the amount of photos to show from around 5 000 to just under 1 000.
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