Originally I wasn't even going to go. I have thought I would like to go at some time but never really made plans. However, a bunch of people were talking about going and doing a tour with Olli. I was involved by osmosis as I tend to spend a bit of time with Olli and Carol over Summer. There were 5 contenders at one time but when it came to finally putting the dosh on the table, the numbers got whittled down to two. Myself and Sam. However, as tends to happen, things work out and it could turn out to be for the best. The trip to Europe is definitely coming together. The hassle of getting our gliders over to Europe was solved by "Bugger it, let's just buy new gliders and get the company to ship it over there and sell them once we are ready to leave". Sounded good, so we are both picking up brand newies over there. These are my new colors. I have also changed brands but will have to see if that lasts.
The other hassle of flying is that sometimes you land out. This problem has also been solved. Sam has a friend over there that seems to be keen on having a free trip driving around the Alps so it looks like that problem is solved as well.
Anyway, we are planning on spending 5 weeks flying the Alps in Austria, Switzerland and France and then I am going to spend an extra week doing some of my own stuff. Only 5 weeks to go. Normally I don't get that excited about trips. One day I am working , the next I am on the plane reading the lonely planet around what to do when I get there. This time around, the excitement is building. Still not really planning much though. We will play it by ear.
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I am planning to be in France in late June/July. Maybe flying into frankfurter...... Should catch up if possible.
Rob
Hey Tony, I think I would also like a free trip driving around the alps ... Cheers, Dave
Hi Rob, sounds like a plan. We should suss it out as we go.
Dave, your welcome to come along. Don't know if the car is going to be big enough for the whole family though....
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