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10th HU Germany Meeting Spring 2013 - Welcome!(17.5.-20.5.2013)
10th HU Germany Meeting/Spring 2013, (17.5.-20.5.2013)
Hi guys out there, happy New Year 2013. First of all I would like to thank you for beeing such great guests on our Germany Meetings. It is always like a big family, really nice atmosphere. We have a lot of repeat visitors - all of them say this is the best travellers meeting. The size is perfect, people are great, interesting workshops and fantastic presentations! But even the area is really nice for motorcycles too - maybe some of the best roads in Germany? In may 2013 we will celebrate already our 10th HU Meeting in Germany, incredible... So, here the address(like always): Gasthaus "Zur Schneeburg" 69509 Ober-Liebersbach (30 min. north of Heidelberg) So, if you have any questions, please ask here. Or check out the Hubb for all the HU Germany Meetings before... great pictures, videos etc... See you in May 2013! :D Jens |
Servus Jens!
Gelesen und notiert. ;) LG aus Wien Dave |
16th of May Arrival possible!
Hi guys,
just to explain the dates: Meeting is Friday till monday, monday is a holiday in Germany! Arrival on thursday possible, I will be there! 5 days party... not too bad, or? See you - Jens:scooter: |
G'day!!!
I have known HU for several years and been to a few meetings in North Carolina/USA. About a year ago I had to move back to Germany after 15 years in AUS and US and would like to get involved with motorcycling again and was suprised to find out that HU is active in Germany, too! I am not sure if I can attend the spring meeting. But I am hoping for an autumn gathering. Are there any dates set? In the meantime, are there any HU members in the Munich area? I am so new to the area and am still trying to find my way around and really don't know anyone (yet). It would be so nice making new friends who love riding as much as I do. Vera (85247 Schwabhausen) |
Hi Jens,
good job, i pray for good weather ;-) pamploniko |
Hey Jens!
Sounds nice. I try to come as well. I'm looking forward to meet you guys and to a Hefe-Weizen, hehe. bier Best regards from Switzerland, Matthias (ursprünglicher Heidelberger) |
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There were a few members in Germany, but thanks to Jens (El Aleman) HU became well known in Germany. I believe there are at least two members in Munich. As for me, I'm living just south of Munich. Haven't decided yet whether I'll be at the meeting in May, but could give you a holler if I'm going. Hans |
Initially I did not think I could make it. But now that we had to submit our vacation for 2013, I put the 17th May in as a day off.
So we will be there! If someone would have told me 2 years ago that I would be attending a HU meeting in Europe, I would have told them they had lost their mind. I am looking forward to it! How and when and where do we make reservations? I am not into camping, but can do a cabin for example. Nothing fancy. |
Pre-registration isn't open yet, but you should find it under "Events" soon. If you take a look at the 2012 meeting, Jens has organised accommodation in the vicinity.
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Hi all,
I hope we will make it to the meeting. I'd love to meet you all again and try to catch a few ideas for our this years trip. Marc |
G'Day everybody!
I've been looking for months, if there's a further HU meeting in Central europe, which I can attend. I'm new to the community ( 24, got my license only for 18 months now, very busy in studying) but I hope I can make it to the meeting in May. I'm not sure yet if I can help or if I could offer a workshop. I'm a nurse, paramedic, instructor for first aid and studying medicine right now. Unfortunately I don't have a lot travel experience, which is going to come this summer. Anyway..I'm looking forward to the event, let me know if I can help! Regards from Bonn, GER Ben |
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:welcome: from Stefan +Susanne from Germering. Perhaps we will take part at the spring meeting. Then wen could travel together.... Servus, Stefan |
hi all,
there is the Germany Spring-Meeting 2013, but the notice is missing here: Events | Horizons Unlimited Quote:
cu volker |
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That would be fun. Right now I don't know if I am coming alone or bringing my partner with me. We only have my bike and it is kind of tiring riding two up on it. But I have it already in my calendar and looking forward to my first HU meet in Germany! Does anyone know if Susan and Grant are coming as well? I would love to see them again. |
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But now we know and hopefully someone will put it up on the events page. |
HI,
because I´m new to HU I´m happy to see a meeting in Germany. My question is, how can I join your meeting? Where do I apply and how much does is cost? Many question from a newbie :( Tabbi |
Darn, I attended the last two HUB Germany meetings, but will miss this year as I won't be Europe until the next week. Anyone who hasn't been to the HUB Germany meeting should try to get to this one, it's a great event. I managed to drop my bike both times I was there, so maybe a year off will break the streak.
Lee |
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Under "Events" are listed the upcoming HU meetings. Apparently the German meeting isn't listed yet, so pre-registration is not possible at the moment. But Jens (El Aleman) has set the date already :D |
Registration for HU Germany Meeting
Hi guys,
I contacted Grant about it, hopefully registration is possible soon. Kind regards from snowy Worms(Germany)... Where the hell is the sun? Jens:thumbup1: |
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Around 40C here all the time! :palm: But a bit for this issue: Tabbi, german HU meeting is excellent! But, be warned that you might get serious travel fever from there :thumbup1: |
Will it be OK to turn up on the day?
No way of telling if I'll be free at the moment |
Awesome-ooo!!! We'll be there, and we'll torture you with some pictures and stories from Thailand, Cambodia & Myanmar :)
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20 years ago, I would travel around Ireland and Scottland (yep the good old student time we spent much time playing dart and drinking Guinness). But live changed I was never far away from germany. I will come and listen too your stories. I think I´ll never drive more then 2 weeks but hope dies last :smiliex: |
Registration open soon...
Hi guys,
just received an E-Mail from Grant - registration will be open soon! Today I was talking to somebody from the Red Cross, they will arrange a first aid course for motorcyclists - great! See you in May... I went out on my first ride already... on my Vespa... Jens:scooter: |
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Are you still stuck in freezing Deutchesland Jens?? haha !! (sorry could not resist it!):D |
Hi Bertrand!
Hi Bertrand - where are you....
It is still f....ing cold here, around freezing point...brrrhhh. Are you coming in May? Maybe we could have a hot applewine together!jeiger Jens |
will be there in may. will camp :palm:. also a good test for packing all the stuff on my bike :D. looking forward to see you guys again. angelika
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Hallo Jens,
super, das es auch dieses Jahr wieder statt findet. Zum Jubiläum sind wir wieder dabei, nachdem wir nach nach dem 2. und 3. Treffen gleich selber für knapp 2,5 Jahre um die halbe Welt gereist sind. Nr. 9 haben wir knapp verpasst und die Mopeds ruhen sich immer noch mit dem Dreck der halben Welt aus und brauchen TÜV. Viele Grüße Alex & André |
Hey,
i notice the Date and hope to be there.....:mchappy: |
Anmeldung HU-Treffen
Hi Jens,
wollte mich gerade zum HU-Treffen im Mai anmelden; Seite zeigt leider "Error" an:oops2: Das ist sooo sicher nicht gewollt?! Vielleicht kann Grant oder ein anderer zuständiger "Digitalmensch" das Problem beseitigen. Viele Grüße "Das Hilde" |
I yet have to see a registration link.
May be someone can post it here. Thank you! |
Registration problems...
Hi Hilde,
just informed Grant and Susan about it - should be fixed soon... Hope to see you all in "good old Germany"! Jens |
Question
Hey all, I have never attended any of the HU events and recently got back into riding after about a 6 year break. I am living here in Germany currently and saw this posting for the meeting in May. I see from the forum that most of the post are in English, but what about the classes and presentations at the meeting? I am from the US living here temporarily and unfortunately have learned very little German. It seems like it would be fun to meet people with similar interests and experiences.
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Usuarly the presentations are in english too http://www.adventure-travel-experien...en_transafrika and also at the fire place moast of the people are able to speak english :) cu there, Tobi |
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Looking forward to seeing you there. |
Thanks you guys. That is great to hear. I hope to see you all there then. I will keep my eyes posted for when registration opens.
Ross |
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Registration Open ? But where ? |
Re: 10th HU Germany Meeting Spring 2013 - Welcome!(17.5.-20.5.2013)
I'm polish living in Germany but my language of choice is still English. Never had any problems communicating in this language at German HU meetings. Cheers, Greg
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We're very pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 10th Horizons Unlimited Germany meeting, to be held May 17 - 20, 2013! Thanks for your patience while we updated the page to our new design!
http://www.HorizonsUnlimited.com/events/germany-2013 HU Travellers meetings are for everyone who dreams of adventure along the road less travelled! There are no bands and no wild parties, but we do have great people and interesting bikes - and fantastic stories about travelling to interesting places, plus tech seminars on everything from tire changing to GPS usage to packing lists. For a taster of HU meetings, see the video here: Events | Horizons Unlimited Thanks for anything you can do to help spread the word about the event. There is a poster (German and English versions) that you can print off and hand around to local venues and bike shops too! German: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...2013poster.pdf English: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...2013poster.pdf Volunteers to help out and Present also wanted! As we count down the days, you can get the latest event updates by subscribing to this thread, (thread tools, subscribe) or 'Liking' the Horizons page on Facebook. |
Not sure if we will still be in Europe on that date. What are the chances of registering just before the event and finding a place to stay? We don't have our camping gear here so we'd need some sort of bed and roof.
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We are registered! Yippeh!:clap:
But we were not able to secure accommodation at http://www.zur-schneeburg.de/. They told us to have a look around in the area. Bummer. We are not into camping. We don't need anything fancy. But we are not into camping. A simple cabin will do. If anyone can point us into the right direction, it is very much appreciated. |
Der Watzenhof - details on the Meeting page - is not too far, maybe 5 minutes on bike and is ok. We've stayed there ourselves. Also a look at the map says there are several towns nearby, Klein Breitenbach the biggest and they have several options, and even closer than Der Watzenhof.
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Youth hostel in Heppenheim
Hi guys,
there is a youth hostel in Heppenheim, maybe 15-20 min. away. Deutsche Jugendherberge, here the link below: Gemeinschaft erleben | DJH Jugendherbergen in Deutschland - Jetzt online buchen 64646 Heppenheim Maybe the cheapest place nearby... But Camping is great near the fireplace - and the warm apple wine is fun! See you in Germany - Jens:D |
Slide Shows and Workshops needed!
Hi guys,
Slide Shows: I know you travel all over the world and you have tons of pictures at home... Now it is the time to give your first speech to all of us - we want to hear your stories! It doesn´t have to be a perfect Power Point Presentation... just bring your pictures - we have a Computer, Beamer, etc. on the Spot. If you want you can bring your own laptop of course, we also have Speakers if you need them - welcome! Workshops: If you have some good ideas how to arrange a interesting workshop - please feel free to do so. Here some examples: - Cooking along the road - How to write a Blog? - How to fix flat tyres? - Which tent is the best? Sleeping Bag etc...? - Which medicine should I take? - Which riding gear? - Photo workshop - Are there only BMWs... why? -Which bike to take? Etc... Enough Ideas? So please register as a presenter if you have a good idea! See you in May 2013 - Jens:scooter: |
Slide Shows and Workshops needed!
Hi guys, hi Jens
Sorry, no slideshow to offer, but one more proposal for a workshop/discussion round: Buy and register bikes in foreign countries (instead of shipping your own): Where is it possible, what bikes are available?? ... :scooter: Do you think there any interest an a workshop like this? Anybody who wants to share his experience? Someone else keen on this topic? ?c? Cheers Jörn (looking forward to the summer meeting) |
We are also registered, YES !! :mchappy:
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Initially I thought the set up in Germany would be similar to the Iron Horse Campground in North Carolina where everyone is staying in the same place. That's why I assumed 'Zur Schneeburg' would also rent rooms. I am sure I will find something suitable. |
maps vs. electronics
hola el aleman
orientation came to my mind as a workshop/open discussion .would be a usefull theme for all. paper and/or electronics what maps or what navigation systems. where to buy/order maps. where to find cheap/free software,how to install. if i can make it would be able to say something about maps,still not using any of the electronic gadgets can't obviously say anything about it. all the best geri |
Registered. See you there :)
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I will registrate after Eastern. Hope that´ll be ok.
Seems that I come with 2 girlfriends. We will test some new stuff at our first outdoor meeting. See you all Tabea |
First Aid Course at the meeting - Saturday - Confirmed!
Hi guys,
We proudly confirm our --- First Aid Course for motorcyclists --- It will be on Saturday around 10 - 12 AM. We got one person from the ASB (Arbeiter Samariter Bund), very well known in Germany, similar to the Red Cross. I won´t be a official Course, that means no papers for nobody, but the person who runs it, also runs official courses, that means he gives very good and updated information. And - it is for free! What do you think? Kind regards - Jens See you soon!:D |
Jens, that's amazing!
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:D:D Registered:D:D
I can´t wait to meet you all. |
Only 4 more weeks - summer is coming!
Hi guys,
just a quick note from good old Germany - Summer has arrived! Yesterday we had around 25 degrees here - plenty of motorcycles on the road - isn´t it great? Slide shows and workshops are still welcome! Please try to register for the Meeting, so at least we get an idea how much people are coming... thank you. See you all soon - Jens:scooter: |
I am very frustrated. For two weeks I have been trying to find accommodation. Everywhere I call I get the same message "sorry, it's a long weekend, we are fully booked". :thumbdown:
Looks like we have to bail out and try for another meeting. :cursing::cursing::cursing: |
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I think a tent could be the ONLY option.....:rain:
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Hu Germany 2013 Travellers Meeting
Hello Jens.
Just a small note to let you know that I,m coming,on Friday. I don,t know,which bike I take,but don,t worry,I,m coming. See you there. Chris.:thumbup1: |
I am sad, quite sad... :( I am working on Saturdays and won't be able to escape any day, so 98% chances I won't be attending the summer meeting.
During the Fall meeting my wife was pregnant, so our now 3 months old baby girl somehow also came with us. Now, we had planned to go all 3 for her very 1st meeting! Well, then it will have to be next Fall, it's good if she starts to get familiar with bikes and travelling as soon as possible (she was "ordered" during a motorcycle trip in South Africa, probably that means something, ummh?) It also worries me quite a lot who's going to take care of RENATO aka MONTEBIANCO. His a very good guy, but he always has big problems pitching his tent. If I'm not there, who's going to help him??? :helpsmilie::D You know, he rides a BMW. I hope Jörn or Pamploniko will do it (Pam, we'll meet next time!). Quote:
I cross fingers, maybe something changes and we can go. In any case, wish you the best time there, my warmest greetings for all of you I know, as well as all the others I hope to meet any other time who are now fortunate to attend such a great meeting (Jens, thanks again, gracias amigo!). Happy travels, Esteban, Isa & baby Ines |
Babies welcome too!
Hi travellers out there,
Babies of course are welcome too - we have to show them the world! My wife is pregnant as well, we are having our 2nd baby the next days... I am very nervious:helpsmilie:!!! Anyway - I will see you soon, just 2 more weeks bier See you soon - Jens Esteban - see you at the fall meeting, bring your baby! |
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My son is eleven years old,is he to old to fit him inside of the tankbag or the pannier ? :nono::confused1:
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Surly I will take care about Renato and his tent, but unfortunately I am on a trip to Tokyo and will arrive earliest on Saturday afternoon (is there an award for the longest distance traveled to the meeting ??) – so he maybe has to stay just covered by his BMW until then …:cool4: It’s a pity that you cannot attend the meeting , I was expecting a proper Spanish lesson again :( All the best to you, Isa and your new pillion! @Jens How can you manage, between all the movement, trips & meetings, to generate some new prospective HU members??:mchappy: Congratulations! :thumbup1: Jörn |
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The Scottish wanderers will not be able to make this :(
I hope to make the later meeting possibly |
Help Renato
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Hi Esteban, no problem. For sure, I will try to help Renato. :helpsmilie: cu Pamploniko |
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Hi,
Planning to come to the meeting. Planning my first longer trip for 2014 to Mongolia (trough - Turkey - Iran - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Kysgystan - Kazagstan - Mongolia - back with Transiberia Express to Moskow - back to Delft) (China seems difficult since you need a guide all the time). Looking for information on / experiences with visa, countries, routes, interesting places, where to eat & sleep - GPS etc - alternative routes - bike transport by Transiberia Express or alternatives. Also which period is best (Mongolia seems critical - river passing / snow) - how long this approx. will take (take off from work) - Currently drive a '91BMWK75RT - think this will not work for Mongolia - considering getting a Tenere 660 - relative light / simple / economical I think I also should look for companions at least for Mongolia. Many questions.. I know ::smartass::confused1::cool4:: Looking foreward to the meeting Leo Delft The Netherlands |
Early Arrival possible - no problem!
Hi guys,
only 1 more week - great! Early arrival is possible, just walk into the Restaurant and let them know... Some people already contacted me about arrival on the 16th of may. See you soon - Jens:D |
Just 1 more week! More slide shows/workshops welcome!
Hi travellers out there,
Only one more week - it will be great to see all of you!!! - more slide shows welcome (it doesn´t matter where you have been, it doesn´t have to be a 10 year adventure or so... even 2 weeks somewhere could be fun!) - workshops welcome (like stay safe along the road, Road kill barbeque, how to learn chinese in 5 days etc... everything welcome!) See you soon - Jens:mchappy: |
Hi guys - only 5 more days!
Hello from Germany, how are you?
Only 5 more days till our 10th HU Germany Meeting gets started! See you on friday - Jens:D |
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Could you arrange some dry weather (please) ? See you friday..... Casper |
Hello,
I had planned to join the meeting but in the end I will load the bike on the railway on friday to go to Hamburg and then take the ferry in Kiel for Klaipeda. So Sunday I will be in the baltic states and go further up round north for 5 weeks. I hope that the sun will join the meeting also.... See you Sven |
Sun is coming too!
Hi guys,
I already ordered the "Sun"... Friday till monday around 30 degrees - don´t forget your swim gear! What a question... of course we will have sunshine... Jens:Beach: |
hola Esteban
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Hola Esteban § Isabel Glad to see you can pitch your tend so good that now you can help others guys. (povecitos como van a dormir...) wel we are really so sorry no to come this time . But you know there are things SOO important too. We will married at the end off june and there are so many things to do yet.. It is not soo easy to take your bike and go to H.U meeting when you feel a gun right in your back (ssss Liced is listening...) Some times a man have to choose.... But don t whorry next meeting we will be there. We send our best kisses to Ines. Liced Y Renato. |
Only 1 more day!
Hi guys - getting nervious already?
Only one more night to sleep, then we will all meet at our 10th HU Germany Meeting! See you tomorrow - Jens:D |
Sorry, we can't be there, because my son is ill ! :frown:
I think we will see us at the next meeting !!:D Regards |
Hello Jens.
Just get home,a few hours ago. It did not rain all the 460 km ride home,there was a dry spot of 2,7 km, and that was the tunnel just when I left Ober-liebersbach. For the rest it was all wet,but it was a GREAT meeting,saw nice slideshows,met people again after 2 years,last seen them in Port Augusta South-Australia,and now again at the meeting.Wished a Belgian V-Strom rider a good trip to India,ans saw a lot of well known people again. See you next time(maybe in October) Thanks. Chris. |
We've also just arrived back home, wet but happy. Great seeing everybody again, see y'all in November.
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I had some very nice days at my first HU Meeting and I will definitely come again in the future.
Here are the pictures I took : https://plus.google.com/photos/11662...Irl8p64gueqogE Greetings Dominik |
Fotos HUBB Mai 2013
second part. Some photos of inferior quality because of Twilight :oops2:
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Back home
We have also arrived back home, though completly soaked.
Anyway, we want to thank Jens and his fellow helpers for organizing this meeting and all the others for contributing. We had so much great input for our future travels. It was really helpful and we are looking forward to visiting the next Hubb Meeting. @ Seppel: Would you mind, if I steal some of your Photos and put them on my website? Lena und Arne |
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Greetings Dominik |
pictures from the meeting
Hi Folks,
@ pamploniko: Would you mind if I set a link on one or two of your pictures out of my blog?? And I am interested whta happened to those group-pictures we took? Who did them and are they available, as well? Ciao Alex |
Damm - I did plan to go - but then for various reasons couldn't make it - would have loved so though ...
Is there a Meeting for October planned? (read something above here) Would have also loved to see Donato and Esteban & Isabella - think you are the guys I met in India back in 2010 .... still remember this vacation pretty well. You can't do everything in live - but I enjoy the moments I can do - and hope for some other meetings. Cheers, Uli |
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HUBB Germany autumn meeting ?
Hi Jens,
I enjoyed the spring meeting in May and at the end you said there would be another meeting later in the year, end of October / beginning of November. Do you have the dates of the autumn meeting as I would like to make sure I'm free and can come along. All the best, Les |
Hallo Jens,
ich war im Mai zume ersten Mal bei Dir/Euch auf dem Meeting - Klasse! Danke nochmal für die gute Organisation! Gibt es im Herbst auch ein Meeting am gleichen Ort, bzw in Deutschland? Viele Grüße vom Niederrhein! Heike |
HU Germany Meeting Fall 2013, 24.10.-27.10.2013
Hi guys out there,
Our next HU Germany Meeting in Fall 2013 will be the last weekend in October: 24.10.-27.10.2013(thursday till sunday) Same spot in the Odenwald Forest: Gasthaus "Zur Schneeburg" 69509 Ober-Liebersbach Hope to see all of you! Regards from Jens, riding around on my Vespa all summer long... :scooter: |
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