Horizons Unlimited Ireland 2012

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Will defo be there, the last two have been great!
We enjoyed the first so much we booked straight on to the uk meeting, although a lot more high profile was not as enjoyable as the Irish meet!

See ya there

Nice one Liam but how are you going to fit in organising the event and talking about your US adventure?

Fresh in your mind that's a MUST

Anyone heard any rumours about dates for the NorthWest200?

Might have to make two trips.......

I'm in - would love to see Peter Forwood but I doubt if he's going

petcul said:

Nice one Liam but how are you going to fit in organising the event and talking about your US adventure?

Fresh in your mind that's a MUST

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Sure you know I can't multi-task But there might be someone else in the "team" who can

Neil Laughlin's Diesel bike

Many who attended this year's Horizons Unlimited meeting in Enniskillen will remember Neil and Helen Laughlin's fascinating talk on their trip to Nepal.

In the November 2011 issue of Motorcycle Sport and Leisure Peter Henshaw has put together an interesting article on Neil's Diesel Tiger. This is the bike Neil build for the trip using a Triumph Tiger frame and a diesel engine from a Smart car. Well worth a read.

Watch out also for the December issue of MSL as I understand that it will include Neil and Helen's report on their trip.

turnipbmw said:

would love to see Peter Forwood but I doubt if he's going

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Peter and Kay attended the meeting in May this year. Pity you missed them. Nice people and that Harley was something else

eclectic said:

Many who attended this year's Horizons Unlimited meeting in Enniskillen will remember Neil and Helen Laughlin's fascinating talk on their trip to Nepal.

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i missed that one and regretted it, was meant to have been great one.

The camping and food arrangements are in place, the venue sorted and the bar primed

We have also been busy finding more interesting presentations to tempt you off the fence and get your name down for Horizons Unlimited Ireland 2012.

In addition to Grant and Susan Johnston, Jim McCausland and Gerry Christie (see previous post) we have added the following to the presenter's line-up.

Norman and Margaret Magowan. check out their website at www.panamericanadventure.com Come along and chat with these well travelled adventurers from Belfast.

Hana Ptackova website www.adventours.com Hana has travelled extensively in Spain and Morocco and will be able to tell you everything you want to know about that area. For those who were at last year's meeting she was the lady who donated the fantastic prize to our charity raffle last year.

Roddy Warriner Roddy is the transport manager at James Cargo in London and knows everything there is to know about transporting bikes round the world. He takes care of all the freighting arrangements for Globebusters and other motorbike adventure companies. Come along armed with lots of questions.

Stephen Baker. An expert on motorbike travelling and Apricot Yoghurt!

Brian Byrne (of this parish) Brian has agreed to do a First Aid course aimed particularly at motorcyclists. What you learn at this course could one day make all the difference.

Les Madge website http://www.traveldriplus.com/ Les will give us the benefit of his vast knowledge of the best travel kit to take with you on your adventure. He is also hoping to bring a selection of quality kit with him.

Declan McEvoy Declan has recently returned from an Eastern Europe trip. His chosen talk title is "Back home to Belarus" Interesting!

There are others in the wings but more of that at a later time!

We have already confirmed registrations from Australia, England and Ireland. So what are you waiting for? If you are planning to be there (and if not why not!?) get registered now at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php#registration

The Team

A few more presentations to add to the list and motivate you into registering for HUI 2012!

Some of you may have met Manuela Beis at previous HU meetings in England. For those who haven't, check out Ela's website at

http://pumpernickelontour.com

Great pictures and an inspiring journey. A must hear presentation.

Dave Flooks gave talks in previous years on trips to Japan and Vietnam. This time round he has been cajoled into giving a "no holds barred" talk on a forthcoming trip to West Coast USA. As some people known to you all will be on that trip you may find the exaggerated tales of derring-do interesting!!

Watch this space for more details to come.

Please note that numbers attending will be limited to 150. That is one very good reason to register now at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php#registration

Could I also suggest that you consider adding a Horizons Unlimited membership fee to your registration? The Horizons Unlimited website is freely available no matter where you are in the world. These membership fees, together with any surplus from the weekend help to maintain this invaluable free "bible" for all motorcycle travellers. In other words...us!

The Team!

Almost the end of April, the Invasion of Wexford over (and much enjoyed by those attending) the first Irish road race of the year this weekend (Cookstown) and the sun is shining (at the minute!)

Summer must be just around the corner and planning for of the Horizons Unlimited Ireland meeting in Enniskillen on weekend of 29 June/1 July is continuing apace.

Here are a few more speakers we have lined up to tempt you into registering now for this great annual event.

Frank McNellis was caught in an unguarded moment during the "Invasion of Wexford" and after a few pints agreed to give a wee talk on the subject

"Alaska to Argentina..a way to ride the Americas with limited time and money"

You don't have to take a year off work (who wouldn't if given the chance!) and spend a fortune to travel on a motorbike. There are other ways to fulfil that dream. Come along and hear how Frank managed it.

David Kyle many of you will know from previous years. He is the guy who works tirelessly at each meeting keeping the Audio/Visual equipment running!

David will give a talk entitled

"So you wanna be a Tour Guide"

David has considerable experience helping to lead recent Globebusters Transamericas and Eidelweiss/Globebusters "Discover our Earth" expeditions.

Come along and learn what got him interested, how he applied, what they were looking for and what happened next...........

Stephen Clarke's talk is entitled

"But I only have two weeks.........How can I get the most out of a two week trip without it turning into an "Iron Butt" ride"

An interesting subject which could give us all pause for thought.

Feargal O'Neill is also hoping to be available to give an update on plans for the "Carl Stearns Clancy centenary run" in October this year. If you missed Feargal and "The Celt" 's talk last year or want to learn more about this amazing adventurer check out

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hu...world/clancy-centenary-ride-2012-2013-a-59581

Now what are you waiting for? Remember that numbers will be limited to 150 and registration is on a "first come first served" basis. You can register now at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php

any times yet for when peeps are on over the three days

theres certain things id like to hear about but cant make the friday.......

thanks

Hi Hairnet

The running order will not be finalised until closer the date, this to allow for presenter's change of plans etc. However, as in previous years Friday events will not start until about 5.00pm (allows people to get to venue and get sorted out!) and most of the talks and demos then take place on the Saturday. Sunday morning is usually a laid back affair with a few presentation thrown in. We usually clear the site by lunchtime and all help from idle hands to tidy up is much appreciated!

Sorry I can't be more specific at this stage but you will not miss much if you arrive late Friday night of early Saturday morning.

Hope this helps.

OK so here's the deal.

You haven't registered for the meeting yet because:

It might rain that weekend

It might be too sunny for your fair complexion

You're worried that the bar will run dry

You have been there, done it and don't want a t-shirt

You prefer registering at the last minute and causing chaos for the organisers

Perhaps the following list of presentations and happenings might just change your mind!

(did I forget to mention that you can register here !!)

[http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php#registration



Personal Safety on the road Jim McCausland

Bikeless in Bamako Gerry Christie

Adventures in Yellow ) Norman and Margaret Magowan

Morocco on two wheels Hana Ptackova

Motorbike airfreight and shipping Roddy Warriner

Wrong Amazon avoiding apricot yoghurt Stephen Baker

First Aid course Brian Byrne

Back Home to Belarus Declan McEvoy

South America on a DRZ Manuela Beis

California dreamin' Dave Flooks

The Americas with limited time/money Frank McNellis

So you wanna be a tour guide? David Kyle

"But I only have two weeks" Stephen Clarke

Incidents on a crap bike......... Paddy Tyson



And a few others who are definite possibles

Solo travels in Europe Claudia Riedel

Carl Stearns Clancy Anniversary run Feargal O'Neill

Alpine passes Nich Brown


Also lined up for the weekend is David Rynhart of Overlanders.ie and Paddy Tyson will have copies of his books and Issue 3 the excellent "Overland" magazine for sale. Drew Miller has also put together an orienteering course for those who want to see a wee bit more of the beautiful Fermanagh countryside...more information to follow.

Three weeks to go and you never know....a few more surprise guests are always possible.....

Names noticeable by their absence from the list are that of Grant and Susan Johnston, originators of the Horizons Unlimited website. Those of you who subscribe to the HU site (and if not,why not!!) will already know that Grant was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer several months ago and is currently undergoing a course of chemotherepy in Canada. Regretfully they have had to cancel their attendance at all European HU meetings this year. I know I speak for all who have enjoyed their company at previous meetings in sending Grant our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery and we look forward to welcoming them back again next year.

Now are you convinced that Enniskillen is the place to be on the weekend of 29 June - 1 July? To save you scrolling back to the top of this post again (all heart I am ) get at this link and get yer name down asap!!

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php#registration

Bugger, bugger, bugger

Next year I hope Liam. Hope all is well.

In 2010 the first person who turned up at the inaugural Horizons Unlimited Ireland meeting was Margaret all the way from Tasmania!!

Last year those who attended had the opportunity to meet up and chat with Peter and Kay Forwood from Australia on their much travelled Harley.

This year....?

In pole position at the moment is Rupert and Fang-yi Utley who are on route on KTMs from Capetown to Shanghai and who just happen to be passing through Ireland at the end of the month.

Fang-yi is a former professional volleyball player (in team that won China championships) and is captain of the Shanghai Gaelic football team which recently won the China national championship (honest!) She has also been a championship winning boxer in her time!!

Rupert is a former Royal Hong Kong police officer and founder of the Hong Kong Paragliding Association.

They have agreed to give a wee talk on their trip. I am sure that they will receive the traditional Irish welcome (Guinness has been mentioned !!)

If you want to know more check out Rupert and Fang-yi's website at

http://bigbiketrip.wordpress.com/

Have you registered yet?

Here are a few late additions to the galaxy of presenters.

Liam McCabe will enthrall us on Friday night (7.30pm Room B) with more stories of his amazing adventures. If you have caught Liam's talks at previous meetings you will not want to miss this opportunity to hear more. If you haven't heard Liam before, don't even think of missing this!

Kev Emans and Gary O'Keefe will be running a "puncture repair and wheel changing " workshop on Saturday. If they are not experts now they will be when they return from their trip on "the Road of Bones"

David Kyle will run workshops on Saturday on "All you want to know about GPS" and "Stoves, fuel and cooking"



This is the last weekend before registrations close. Registered yet?

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/Ireland2012.php

This year there will be Ben Wright from Oz and he's Margaret's friend. He's ridden up from Australia, via Argentina, and then back to Cape Town.

I know he caught the ferry to Rosslaire today.

See you on Friday!