Congratulations! it is a great thing. good luck on your trip!
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WOOOOO !! :thumbup1:

Great feeling isnt it.. very liberating and also it really hits home the fact that "YES, IM ACTUALLY DOING THIS"

Im jelous lol

Whooooo hoooooooo
 

Bloody amazing! Thanks everyone for all your kind words. I cant describe how excitingly surreal it all seems.

I hope to meet up with lots of you on my travels - it would be fabulous - and probably requisite considering the words postage stamp springs to mind when I think about my motorbike knowledge! I will be away for as long as my money lasts, maybe 2 years - the Americas first, then Africa then India, then back home (or not).

See you all on the road!!
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Hi Charlotte

We met last year in Somerset in the middle of a field drinking cider. Great to hear that you took the plunge. Take it from an oldie, you will never regret your decision. Don't lose touch with the site and make sure you let us all know how you get on.

Love Martin xx

Congrats Charlotte,

Don't forget the pepper grinder and spice rack.

Cheers,
Martin

Well Done.

Live your Dream :mchappy:

Good for you, Charlotte.
 

I did the same when we went to S. America. Only for 3 months mind, but handing over that letter finally made it feel concrete.

Finally, it was actually happening even if I had a notice period as long as my planned trip!!

Up until that point it's only been routes, itineraries, spreadsheets and saving, but that notice is the first actual step toward packing your panniers and starting the bike on the big day!!

...and frankly I sickeningly jealous!! :redface:

Charlotte
You're doing what many of us 'older' folk keep as one of th'eir 'if only' dreams. Mortgages, children still at home, credit card bills and the routine of life' take their toll on such dreams. My own children will still be at home for at least ten years from now and I'm still 18 years off retirement and still the same left on the mortgage so take the chance when it arises.
I sound like some old codger now - what I'm trying to say is...listen to your heart more than your head. If it feels right - do it!
Keep in touch with us all and post loads of photos!
Bon voyage!!