2 weeks and counting

Spent today on the phone to HIC organising insurance for the Scally car, don't be too surprised if you see a Blue Golf covered in decals and pink flowers driving round town over the next 2 weeks. Need to give it a good run before it tackles the 1700 miles or so around Ireland and back home. All the accommodation is now sorted and its just the ferry left to book. Can't wait!

3 becomes 2

With just under 3 weeks to go, we are now down to a team of 2. Unfortunately Ray 'Moose' Chappell has had to pull out due to family commitments. Ray so desperately wanted to join us given the circumstances with regards to the team dynamics but the fact that he has recently fought so hard for access to his daughter I think it is the right decision for him at this time, who knows there's always next year!.
So it's left to myself and Mat to head for the Emerald Isle for a week of challenges that face us in the form of this years Scally Rally Ireland.

Sam's Pants, part 2.3

The grand unveiling, brightens the car up a little bit!

Roo, Moose, Tubbs, and Sam

Front on view

Side on view

Sam's Pants, part 2.2

During, making sure the positioning is correct

The hibiscus beginning to be unveiled

Sam's Pants, part 2.1

Before, Cleaned and decal free

Sam's Pants!!

The inspiration for the next stage of decals!

Not long now

With just under 4 weeks left before we depart for Ireland and final preparations are underway. The last of the decals for the Golf are due to go on very shortly, ipod playlists being put together, and accommodation being arranged. For those who are unaware, unfortunately one important member of the team won't be joining us for the journey. Sam 'Tiger' Brooks was killed 3 months ago whilst doing what he did best - enjoying a night out with friends, so this becomes even more important now. Mat 'Tubbs' Bignell and Ray 'Moose' Chappell will be accompanying myself (subject to Ray getting time off work - fingers crossed) on the adventure and as for Sam, he will be with us in spirit I'm sure. Here's to a great week!!

It's here!!

Finally recieved the handbook this evening via e-mail so the planning starts in earnest now.... car still to insure and tax, ferries to book and hotel accomodation to sort. So much to do, can't wait though!!