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'wild, free, adventure bikers' charge their smartphones via 12volts from their vehicles and when parked up awhile and away from them, many use the Powertraveller Extreme. 
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'wild, free, adventure bikers' charge their smartphones via 12volts from their vehicles and when parked up awhile and away from them, many use the Powertraveller Extreme. |
Indeed, it was one of those "I wonder..." questions as minutes before Google had decided to show me an ambulance converted into a phone creche available for hire for festivals, bike meets etc. and as someone who once flattened his bike's battery charging up his phone, I'd thought what a good idea for the HUBB UK.
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Indeed, it was one of those "I wonder..." questions as minutes before Google had decided to show me an ambulance converted into a phone creche available for hire for festivals, bike meets etc. and as someone who once flattened his bike's battery charging up his phone, I'd thought what a good idea for the HUBB UK.
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WE have some 12v charging on our vehicles with split charge systems and we will have a few invertor hook ups! For a small charitable donation for Prostate Cancer
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There's two of us!
Arcing up the pixels!! A roving workshop around the campsite.
A bit slow out of the blocks, I was perusing the planning schedule for HUBB UK when I noticed I am a team of one, when in fact we are a team of two. I wrote to Iain but he has already got the final draft off to the printers (he is a machine that man)
My oversight for not checking when he originally sent it out - DOH!
The other team member is my wife Kristina, we both met as professional photographers.
I am just keen for people to know that we work as a teaching team to give everyone a chance to get their questions answered and some hands on teaching
It looks like we are on show for about 1.5hrs. What we want to get across in that time is:
Taking great photos of your bike
Taking great photos of your destination
Taking great selfies
Taking great photos of your travel companions
Taking great photos of stuff
Plus a bunch of top tips and tricks with storage, bits of kit, back up, camera handling and answer as many questions as possible as time allows.
YOU DO NOT NEED A HIGH END CAMERA!!!!!!! to do this workshop
The best camera to use is the one in your hands right now
See you all there
Cheers
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I feel your pain Ted. Although I've known for a while that I couldn't make it, due to chronic poverty and other fun reasons, I can't deny that part of me has been hoping for some miracle that would make it possible. By all accounts this is shaping up to be one of those classic events about which, in years to come, participants and poets will say "I was there!".
It's only today that I have reluctantly accepted that it ain't gonna happen for me 
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I can't deny that part of me has been hoping for some miracle that would make it possible.....
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Maybe Ted would 'give' you his girlfriend's ticket? 
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Maybe Ted would 'give' you his girlfriend's ticket? |
I wish I was in a financial position to be so generous. However, I'm happy to give someone a half price ticket 
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Maybe Ted would 'give' you his girlfriend's ticket? |
Alas I'd then still have to borrow somebody's girlfriend's bike  (cos my two are bust) and someone else's girlfriend's spending money  (cos mine's all spent):and yet another girlfriend's food  (cos my cupboard's a bit Mother Hubbard)
I can bring my own tent though!!! 
Anyway, I'm cool with it now so I hope you guys have a great time. I'll be reading the post event reports with interest and with the hope that all goes well and next year's event is in the same place as it's not that far from me 
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Good luck
Really hope this event goes well. We found the HUBB discussion forums invaluable while travelling through Africa and also met some great people through it.
Have fun!
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Sorry to hear about your fall Karolien, and your scuppered plans; but at least you're safe and well. That's the main thing.
Perhaps we non-goers should have our own party
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Really sorry to hear of your accident, glad you're ok
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Really sorry to hear of your accident Karolien, hope your ok and looking forward to your next trip.
I'm soooooooo excited! I woke up way earlier than normal this morning and just couldn't get back to sleep... can't wait... just got to go to work, then head south on hopefully quiet roads whilst not getting lost! erm... should see you all in time for Tea!
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Holey moley. That's a lot of people.
I'm so happy for hu and their success.
Sounds a bit mad for me though. The scotland mini meet was more my thing these days.
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I was a #HUBBUK virgin, and my goodness, there are no words to describe the experience.
Susan and Grant you a true inspiration and thank you for starting a movement that felt like one big family. I know is 4WD'ers are not the normal at your show, and all I can say is we (the Froggies) all felt honoured to be there.
From meeting and chatting at the shower 'q' with travellers, seeing the kit you guys have for bikes, hearing stories, sharing journeys and so much more.
Sam and Iain what a fabulous job you did, your team, the volunteers, the venue (although the planes were a pain.....even more draw to grab passport and head to the airport!!)
It was just simply mind blowing.
To everyone who visited our stand, came to our talks and the PK's thank so much.
We cannot wait until next year. Please do visit us, 4 wheels or 2, we are always a stop off point, if you need oils, checks, air for tyres or just a Nespresso, pop by, your all part of our 4wd adventure family.
Until next year Shalom, Ciao......
Team Frog Island
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Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
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"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
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Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
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