"Dodging Potholes" - Motorcycling in Eastern Europe

[Dave Barrett]

As some of you may know, last year I rode from Southwest Germany to the Black Sea. On the way, I visited the orphanage and school for mentally handicapped children in Calarasi, Moldova - an experience which prompted me to do something to help the poor kids there. To be able to raise some money for them, I decided to write a book about motorcycling in Eastern Europe, which of course includes the ride from Bühl to Calarasi and back.

I now need support from the UKGS'ers. Hopefully, you’ll support my chosen cause by buying a book. Actually, don't think of it as buying a book, but giving money to a poor orphanage and getting the book for free! I am paying all of the printing costs myself, so that every single penny/cent earned from the €15 (approx. GBP 12) cover price can go directly to the orphanage.

The main book data is as follows:

126 pages, printed on high quality art paper
82 colour photographs
11 maps
English language
Every single cent of the €15,00 cover price goes to the orphanage in Calarasi

For more information on the book and a couple of extracts, please go to http://www.jeder-kilometer-zaehlt.de/EN.html and click on “News”. For more information on the orphanage, click on “Orphanage” or have a look at this post:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146597

Please PM me if you want to contribute!

Thank you in advance for your kind support!

Dave

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

You very much so. I'll take one.

PM on it's way.

 

[Monsieur]

Good cause - I'll take one
PM sent

 

[John Armstrong]

Spamming the P & S club here: http://forum.bmw-club.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9099

 

[Dave Barrett]

One shouldn't condone that sort of behaviour

Thanks John!

 

[John Armstrong]

One shouldn't condone that sort of behaviour

Thanks John!

And the Merkins: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7067452&postcount=25

 

[Dave Barrett]

Thanks to those that have ordered so far. I had to rent a small truck to go to the post office today (I wish!) (A skatebord would have been sufficient )

I just wanted to let you guys know that books are now on their way to you. Only another 128 books to go before I've exhausted my stock

Thank you kindly for rounding up the amount - this means more money for the orphanage

 

[DavidHale]

Me please! Who/what/where for the money?

 

[John Armstrong]

Books arrived safe and sound, cheers Dave

 

[peejay]

Great stuff

Mine arrived today, started to read when I got in from work and I'm half way through. Good write up and excellent pictures.
Thanks Dave.

 

[Dave Barrett]

Books arrived safe and sound, cheers Dave

Thanks for that John - I can at least now estimate the postage time.

Mine arrived today, started to read when I got in from work and I'm half way through. Good write up and excellent pictures.
Thanks Dave.

Thanks for not telling the world it's rubbish Seriously, I appreciate the kind words

 

[Seatownmaster]

Dave Pm sent cos I want one.. thanks

 

[Dave Barrett]

Thank you! PM sent back

 

[ianran]

Id like one, how do I pay????

 

[Henry Mawson]

We got one

Great to see people supporting you Dave. Keep plugging at it.
Henryand Kirsten

 

[Dave Barrett]

Id like one, how do I pay????

Hi Ianran,

I'm happy with either a UK cheque or PayPal. I've sent you a PM with more details.

Many thanks for the support!

Dave

 

[Dave Barrett]

Great to see people supporting you Dave. Keep plugging at it.
Henryand Kirsten

Thanks Henry and Kirsten. Are you back in the UK or still on the road?

 

[Dave Barrett]

Book now comes with free sticker!

I've just got a new stash of stickers, so that every book sold will now contain one. Due to a limited supply at the beginning, not all books had one supplied. If you bought a book without one and feel that you can't live without it, please send me a PM and I'll post one off.

The logo is as below, with the text "Ich helfe mit!" (I'm helping!) alongside.



P.S. The yellow is a good match to that used on the 1200GS

 

[Passing Phase]

GOOD READ

Hi there Dave just finished the book I got from you at Horizons meet at Ripley It was great to meet up with you and attend your presentation the book is a very good read and a great charity.I may be incorprating some of the journey into my next trip next year.

 

[Dave Barrett]

Hi Kev,

Thanks for the kind words and it was good to meet you too (plus the chance to finally put some faces to some others that frequent this very forum). If I can help you with your trip planning for next year, please let me know!

Cheers!

Dave