May the blog be with you. Right,I am on a budget to do this challenge. Which is polite code for I am skint.!So I have been on e Bay (scam bay),and found myself a pair of BMW Pro Rally 2 trousers. With the body armour that molds to you,as it heats up. Price...a fiver!! £8 including the postage. Not pretty,but it's a case of function over form!!. Result!!!
Ok.More excitement climbing Mount Admin today.It takes allot of research to do a challenge like this.And as often is the case.You end up where you started,as there are so many opposing views.Pop the kettle on,as admin will rock your world.!!!!!! Look at the stuff I've had to do. No more pubs,clubs and going out for me. No,no,no...all you need is endless hours reading about Carnet de Passage's and Temp Import Permits!!
Lock yourself in,as this is bl*%dy exciting stuff.
For the most part,from those who have been,you don't need a Carnet de Passage (CDP),for most countries. You can pay on the borders and use a Temp Import Permit. (TIP). The official line,is that you "should" have a CDP. The RAC are the only organization that provide CDP's in the UK. You can go to ADAC in Germany,but I personally haven't tried.
For those of you thinking of getting a CDP. here is the reality,not internet make believe. Rachel is the girl to ask for at RAC Carnet Dept. 08000 468 375. You will read on here that Paul is the man. He's gone.Rachel is the new Obie One.CDP,you can either put a cash deposit down or use an insurance indemnity.The CDP for West coast of Africa,works on a %% of 150% of the bikes value. (lol mines a 2003 Van Van) With a £1000 bike value as the min.So it would be a cash deposit of £1500.(Ahum...please look above and read bit about "skint") I cant afford that. So I am going down the Indemnity route. Insurance Indemnity for me is £200. A RAC Deposit is £350. 25 page CDP is £195 and £12 for something else. Total for a bike worth a grand is £757. Thats the bad news. Good news,upon returning your CDP and bike to the Uk,I get £456 back.The CDP only costing £301
At that price,there is no competition between CDP and TIP,based on those figures.
I have asked Rachel if they will sponsor me the CDP, (hey you have to ask). And she said to put my case forward nearer the time. As a CDP quote is only good for 3 months. And they take about 4 weeks to process. ( Yaaaaaaaaawn)
Wemoto,the parts company.Have sent me an e mail today,my new shinny bits are in the post. o Ive waffled on too much.This story needs some porn. I mean another photo.
Tomorrow I should find out what level of support BCB Wales are providing. I've got everything crossed there. BCB make some top,top kit. On the good news front. Just had a lady called Debs contact me from an advert I placed on Freecycle. She has some fabric panniers and top bag for me.Its called "free" cycle and we love it!!! No doubt will pop some pics up tomorrow. Need to sort a sponsored Spada Sting and a good jacket now. I'm getting there.I am doing this challenge for wounded servicemen. Most of whom have lost limbs.Please spare a few $$$ ££ or Euro ? Or are you tight? Click to donate. Donate to Help for Heroes
Is anyone reading this? Or am I rattling onto myself? I guess i will never know....
