bike for Africa - please help me!
07-31-07, 10:56 PM
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cheers you're all bein' so kind. Not much goin' down now, still in rehab. They've started takin' me shoulder pain serious now which is brilliant, the bloke today was havin' a play with it when I was just wearin' a bikini top so he could see what was goin' down. I'm stoked. The big downer I guess is all the things they reckon I can't do for 12 months... drink, recreational drugs, surf and then longer still skateboard or play basketball. I can't get me head tattooed right now either
Now this will kill yous, I'm not meant to be ridin' a bike for a while either. So it'll havta wait I guess. I'm not sure what the policy on motorbikes is though.
Good luck with your vantures, I hope you are as lucky as I have been. xxx
Now this will kill yous, I'm not meant to be ridin' a bike for a while either. So it'll havta wait I guess. I'm not sure what the policy on motorbikes is though.
Good luck with your vantures, I hope you are as lucky as I have been. xxx
As one of those on this forum who was a sceptic (to put it mildly) of your trip to Africa, I would like to apologize. You are a TRUE adventurer - you followed your dream, your passion, and for that I have deep admiration. All the best in your recovery, and if you EVER come to Canada (British Columbia), you are most welcome to find accommodation and rest in our home.
I look forward to meeting you one day...
08-11-07, 06:07 AM
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g'day all. I'm getin' discharged from rehab next Friday if everythin' goes the way its meant to and then I just gots to be a out-patient. I'm so bloody lucky! Stoked!! Also I only got mistaken for a boy once this week! Gnarly!! On the downside tho I started tryna knit 2 days ago, things are gettin' desperate!!
I hope yer all havin' a brilliant time! xoxoxoxo
I hope yer all havin' a brilliant time! xoxoxoxo
08-14-07, 03:12 AM
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Flic
You in a bikini and knitting will be in my head as I cycle from Perth to Melbourne across the Nullabor.
Put another shrimp on the barbi !
See you soon
george
You in a bikini and knitting will be in my head as I cycle from Perth to Melbourne across the Nullabor.
Put another shrimp on the barbi !
See you soon
george
08-14-07, 02:11 PM
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Heal up so you can go back to Burundi and finish the trip!
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08-16-07, 10:05 PM
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I gots left out of rehab today! Things still aren't exactly the way I'd like them to be, I don't wanna whinge, its just tough I guess. Have a gnarly trip ridin' across Australia... Ya crazy mate!!! And have a rad time everyone else.
08-21-07, 09:42 AM
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Was great to have a chat the other day, must do it again
but Face to Face next time!!
One day at a time girl.
and I really hope gnarly means good
george
but Face to Face next time!!
One day at a time girl.
and I really hope gnarly means good
george
11-04-07, 03:50 AM
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G'day yas all! Hope ya all goin' rad!!! Things are OK in Flic town... Had a bit of shoulder surgery which seems to be helpin'. Still can't ride me bike yet tho, but I'll get there.
Have a gnarly time doin' what ya doin'... Never conform, Make it Count
xxx
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11-04-07, 06:32 PM
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Hi Flic, great to hear things are improving! Hang on in there.
11-04-07, 06:46 PM
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Hey Flic! Good to see you posting 
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Good to hear you are feeling better Felicity 
I'll be there in a couple of weeks, and if Cave doesn't steal my bike, we WILL go for a ride.
See you soon gal.
Gnarly times ahead
george
I'll be there in a couple of weeks, and if Cave doesn't steal my bike, we WILL go for a ride.
See you soon gal.
Gnarly times ahead
george
11-05-07, 10:32 AM
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I just spent the whole morning reading through this thread from it's innocent beginning all the way to the almost tragic end. All I can say is whoa what a trip!... Lesson learnt for me is that you must follow your dream and not be so worried about the details in advance, everything is possible. And no, I don't think Flic got into an accident because she was in Africa, that could have happened anywhere it was just bad luck.
Flic: here you've got a new fan, I will be now following this epic thread hoping to hear about the plans for your new bike touring or surfing or whatever crazy adventure.
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Gnz
Flic: here you've got a new fan, I will be now following this epic thread hoping to hear about the plans for your new bike touring or surfing or whatever crazy adventure.
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11-05-07, 10:33 PM
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Hi Flic,
I've enjoyed reading your posts and perusing your blog, etc. Allow me to pass along my best wishes for a contiuned and speedy recovery, and tell your family I appreciate what they've been through and admire the support they have provided you. It must have been a really tough thing for them, especially being so far away. One thing I didn't note, however, were you wearing a helmet when you were struck? Perhaps that has been covered, but I didn't see it. Just curious...
I've enjoyed reading your posts and perusing your blog, etc. Allow me to pass along my best wishes for a contiuned and speedy recovery, and tell your family I appreciate what they've been through and admire the support they have provided you. It must have been a really tough thing for them, especially being so far away. One thing I didn't note, however, were you wearing a helmet when you were struck? Perhaps that has been covered, but I didn't see it. Just curious...
11-07-07, 05:29 AM
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Flic, I've got a tandem bike - shouldn't be too much of a balance problem for you - wanna go for a ride?
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you can borrow my wife's helmet if you need to
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11-26-07, 04:34 PM
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Last night I arrived at Flic's house in Melbourne.
I am glad to say I found her well and that Edward ( her bike) is not too badly damaged either.
and her hair is growing back so the beloved dreadlocks will soon be flowing again.
Flic has a very supportive family, and I thank them for putting me up too.
george
I am glad to say I found her well and that Edward ( her bike) is not too badly damaged either.
and her hair is growing back so the beloved dreadlocks will soon be flowing again.
Flic has a very supportive family, and I thank them for putting me up too.
george
12-30-08, 10:57 AM
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Yep, story indeed.
I was very, very, very skeptical at first. Then, after I removed both of my feet from my mouth, I felt inspired by the drive and determination Flic showed during her trip.
Did I mention I was skeptical?
I was very, very, very skeptical at first. Then, after I removed both of my feet from my mouth, I felt inspired by the drive and determination Flic showed during her trip.
Did I mention I was skeptical?
01-03-09, 07:07 PM
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good story
I gotta say, a lot of what people put down as "necessities" on this forum aren't really necessities, just convenient things to have.
Things which I would say are fundamentally necessary to completing your trip are a working bicycle, a patch kit, tire levers, and a pump (because you are certain to have many flats), water, food, money, clothes, and a climate appropriate shelter.
Depending on your luck, trip length, and your bicycle, you will probably also need a spare tire, some lube, hex keys, a few spare tubes, some spare spokes and a spoke wrench, a first aid kit, a pocket knife, a lighter, a headlamp,.
I gotta say, a lot of what people put down as "necessities" on this forum aren't really necessities, just convenient things to have.
Things which I would say are fundamentally necessary to completing your trip are a working bicycle, a patch kit, tire levers, and a pump (because you are certain to have many flats), water, food, money, clothes, and a climate appropriate shelter.
Depending on your luck, trip length, and your bicycle, you will probably also need a spare tire, some lube, hex keys, a few spare tubes, some spare spokes and a spoke wrench, a first aid kit, a pocket knife, a lighter, a headlamp,.
01-03-09, 07:47 PM
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A head injury stopped this trip, not mechanical problems.
01-03-09, 09:20 PM
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That just goes to show you that she wasn't stopped for lack of $1000 bike or $200 panniers. A car accident would still take you down, even with all the expensive gear that members were promoting as absolutely necessary.