Our Actual Chariot

Just to avoid any confusion, as there may be lots of Signum Designs (2.8i V6 etc) containing 4 blokes heading south for the winter. This is our actual chariot.

With the remnants of its last journey to France removed and the exterior cleaned, it's all ready for tomorrows start.

Remember Clint, plan your packing as although you may have as much leg room as your business seat from New Zealand, the hold is not as big!

Blogging by email

Before I set off I thought it would be a good idea to test the blog-by-email thing Clint mentioned. Here I am plugging away on my Nokia E61 (yes, even with my fat fingers) to see how and whether things work.

Here goes, I'm hitting the SEND button.

Planning not quite complete

With time fast running out, Clint thought it would be nice for those left behind to be taunted with details of our progress across the Continent. And in his case, his progress across the globe. Well, here it is.

Tomorrow we set off and there's still lots for me to do. I've been puzzling over the route and whether we're likely to be able to keep to any of the timings. Needless to say, my planning is flawless and it will be the others who will be blamed for the inevitable disasters.

Weather for the trip is starting to look a little more promising. At least Friday in the Alps looks like it will be fairly clear, I only hope our chariot will make it up to the top. The weekend is not looking too bad either.

The final guest list has now been confirmed. Apart from the tourers - me, Phil, Russ and Clint - we'll be meeting Dany, Fabrizio, Laura, Frank, Sytse, Michela, Javier and the latest addition, Heidy. No doubt that will be all twelve signs of the Zodiac so we can be sure of some top notch arguments.

Oh yes chaps, we still don't have a hotel booked for Sunday night...