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Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 21, 2013, 17:48:39 PM

The book is still moving and the weather is getting warmer, I suspect when it starts it will move fast, I have no control over the direction but it is pretty close to Texas now so It might move that way next, there has been interest in getting it to Canada, I keep an interested eye on it's travel..

As to special..well the USA owner did two things, first he picked up a new bike about 2,700 miles away and rode it home in bad weather, and second, he started the idea of the travelling book..each person who travells to get the book meets the previous holder half way where they meet probably for the first time, they share a meal at the handover point, take a few photos and ride home, the new holder reads the book, signs it, then rides to meet the new holder, and so it continues..

I think it shows the spirit of adventure is not dead in the USA.

John.

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 21, 2013, 17:08:16 PM

I looked at the map, and we're not really very close to the current route.  I'm about 450 miles from the two closest stops.  So, as much as I would love to see it, I don't really have the time anytime soon to make two big road trips like that, at least not in the near future.

Quote from: John Hopkins on March 21, 2013, 14:21:45 PM

Or do something special and I will send you a free copy to start your own journey..But it is not easy and you can't buy it...

So how special are we talking?  I happen to have a very nice, Like New 18 mm spark plug wrench (see other post on said plug wrench woes) - evidently mistakenly put in my 800 toolkit from a Drifter 1500 tool kit - that I'd be willing to ship you.... It would fit your drifter nicely, John....  Even if you have one already, you'd be the only one I know that owned TWO...  one for the bike tool bag, and one for the work shop!!!  Seriously, though, what does it take to get one of these books, I'd really like to know.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 21, 2013, 15:02:39 PM

  GreenBar, Sir, I have told people about it and so I am letting people read it and it comes back to me and I just keep it moving among the bikers in the near north..........

for those of you that can not read it does have a lot of pictures......

Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 21, 2013, 14:21:45 PM

There is only one copy in the USA and because I have three Honda Shadows I am a member of the honda shadow forum..You could look at the map to see where it is now and if it is on your route join the forum to get on the list..You have to make three posts to prove you are not a spam bot, and then you have to ride towards the current holder of the book and carry it home and then towards the next in line..everyone has to sign it with their name and hometown..Or you may be able to arrange something with Ratman...Or do something special and I will send you a free copy to start your own journey..But it is not easy and you can't buy it...

Edit... I notice it has followed the east coast up until now, there is no forward direction planned the book goes where the riders take it, there is no reason why it can't head inland or even into Mexico and Canada, as long as there is a road that book will travel..

Anyone who visits my hometown can have a free copy..

John.

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 21, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on March 21, 2013, 06:24:26 AM

In case anyone is interested the USA copy of the book is heading for Texas.

http://www.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm#/tripid/365293

John.

So how do we get on the list?
Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 21, 2013, 06:24:26 AM

In case anyone is interested the USA copy of the book is heading for Texas.

http://www.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm#/tripid/365293

John.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 20, 2013, 20:33:18 PM

  I have loaned out said book about 8 times now since I got it, I am personally halfway through it but always some one wants to borrow it, the parts I did read were really good and interesting......

Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 20, 2013, 20:28:02 PM

Wow chief, you are right...

you can't  bing my book..

John.

Posted by chief
 - March 20, 2013, 19:53:58 PM

Sorry JH, I don't "google" I "bing"...

Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 20, 2013, 13:04:16 PM

And boots from Lord Wellington?

Maybe something to eat from the Earl of Sandwich,

And your roof repaired by Lady Thatcher.

John

Posted by Troll
 - March 20, 2013, 11:53:03 AM

Never was in South Africa....however, I did get a nice sweater from Lord Cardigan....

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 20, 2013, 11:03:35 AM

ok Troll founding member of the AARP before you hijack this thread all togather.....lol...

Posted by Troll
 - March 20, 2013, 10:09:20 AM

Sorry, I got that confused with the Boxer Rebellion....

Posted by John Hopkins
 - March 20, 2013, 08:00:50 AM

I'm not getting involved in this I was actually part of the B.A.O.R and before that I failed my first driving test by overtaking the man with the red flag..

John.

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