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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad MK2 Build and Touring
« Reply #90 on: October 28, 2012, 04:41:38 AM »
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My Bike warming up in the Sun  :)

Pete..
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad MK2 Build and Touring
« Reply #91 on: October 28, 2012, 05:03:34 AM »
Ohh, Pete...it didn't show up. Take a look at embedding image tags (Method 2) here: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4313.0 and I think it'll pop right up as you wish.

'Always nice to see pics of that lovely yellow Nomad in your scenic locale!

All the best,

Dan. (...Can't wait to see it! Sun, warming...sounds really good right now with flooding expected in my area this weekend)
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad MK2 Build and Touring
« Reply #92 on: October 28, 2012, 05:31:32 AM »
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Ohh, Pete...it didn't show up. Take a look at embedding image tags (Method 2) here: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=4313.0 and I think it'll pop right up as you wish.

'Always nice to see pics of that lovely yellow Nomad in your scenic locale!

All the best,

Dan. (...Can't wait to see it! Sun, warming...sounds really good right now with flooding expected in my area this weekend)

Hi Dan thanks i'll try again later.
Today their were Two Yellow Nomads  :P out Mountain Biking, I was riding with Chris.
Chris is Rohloff NZ and Thorn NZ too.
One Saturday we had three Rohloff powered Bike's (A lot for Taupo NZ)
My New Rohloff is 100% better then My Old Rohloff Speedhub, Rohloff have made their Speedhub Better  ;D
If only My 1st Rohloff was this Good in the 1st Place.
By the way I have just got "Rohloff Stories" which i'm reading (Thanks Dan).

Pete...
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, Tom
« Reply #93 on: November 01, 2012, 10:14:11 AM »
This year I got very very sick in an Sudan Hospital, Got Kidnapped  out of the Hospital by the staff from Tour d'Afrique put into a plane (Kenya Flying Doctors) to Nairobi Kenya. Once in Nairobi hospital they find out wot was wrong with me and I started to get better after a few weeks. Being away from Home and not knowing anyone, My Aunt got hold of the New Zealand Consul about Me being ill in Hospital. Tom can to see me, He was Hon. Consul to New Zealand. Tom Diju Owuor went well beyond call of duty by coming to see Me two or three times a week plus Tom's Wife and Children came in to See Me to, Once I got out of Hospital and was an Out Patient (still in Nairobi) He still came around to see Me.
I was in Nairobi for over 8 week's, Tom was a Big help and became a friend.
Well last week Tom died, a sad day.
I'm going to Name My New Touring Bike after Him, TOM.
I'll be thanking of Him when I'll out cycling (Be it in NZ or Overseas)
Thanks Tom.
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad MK2 Build and Touring
« Reply #94 on: November 01, 2012, 02:40:41 PM »
Oh, such sad news indeed for you, Pete; I'm very sorry for your loss.

I think this points up just how important it is to extend a hand in time of need, especially to those traveling far, far from home and in dire circumstances. Tom was surely the kind one, and the world will be poorer for his loss.

Pete, I can't think of a better tribute than "Tom Nomad" from here forward. Each ride and effort will be a tribute in honor.

Well done.

All the best,

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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #95 on: December 20, 2012, 09:18:50 AM »
Hi All,
Tom and I have been Mountain Biking alot, and some road riding too, Working long hour's too 10.5 hour's is a short day and a long day is 14 hour (Max by law driving) buying the small thing's for touring and reading about world cycle tour's  ;)

Pete.....
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #96 on: December 20, 2012, 05:43:12 PM »
Hi Pete!

Good to hear from you again; I was about to drop a PM your way to see if all was well.

Yes, I can imagine Tom and yourself are chewing at the bit to get away for a bit -- 5 days or so with the new C'dice bags full to the brin should do it, especially if the weather holds! Don't forget the camera.

How are things progressing towards Africa, Part Deux? Do you have reservations in hand, or is it still a bit early for that?

So looking forward to hearing how things are going wrt to the Next Big Africa!

Do take care and try to keep some time for yourself so you don't get too wprn down before departure. You've a lot ahead!

All the best,

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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #97 on: December 21, 2012, 04:38:22 AM »
Hi Dan
I'm looking still to cycle around the South Island of NZ, Then thinking about Europe! As have a great friend just outside of Brno C.Z.  :)
Then cycle around thw U.K as I have almost all the family to cycle around and see again (it been ovwr ten years since the last time).
The plan is rolling on slow But under leg POWER!

Pete......
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #98 on: December 21, 2012, 04:43:56 AM »
Good on ya, Pete! These sound like fabulous trips in themselves, each worthy of a lifetime's memories afterwards. Really nice to catch up with old friends and family as well!

'Can't wait to hear all about the planning and execution as they develop and all support and best wishes your way; you surely deserve a smooth journey after all you've been through -- and the hard work to make it happen again! It.will.happen. With your efforts behind it, there can be no doubt!

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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #99 on: December 30, 2012, 08:35:21 AM »
Well..... I have been busy with last minute shopping and have been setting up my new Panniers etc.. over the last few day's.....

But tonight I find out that the Cycle tour that I had planned to start in the Morning!

May (will) have too wait because of load's of Mud! It would not stop Me or Tom riding this trail? if we where going under loaded! but to go loaded may Not be Safe...........................

Next Year....
Life will go On  :)

Pete....
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #100 on: December 30, 2012, 08:51:51 AM »
Aww, Pete! What a disappointment, I know. I've had some carefully planned tours that didn't "happen" due to forces beyond my control, and I know what a disappointment it can be. I'm sorry.

Well, the good news is, "Next Year" is just a few days away, so I'm hoping the trail mud may yet drain away and make your route ridable.

<nods> Yes, a loaded bike doesn't allow the handling leeway of an unladen one, and you are very wise to wait till conditions improve. Better to be safe than sorry in this case; good on ya, Pete!
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Life will go On
Yes, disappointing, I know, but you've bigger things ahead in your future, so a bit of a wait now or even a rescheduling for a much later date is probably better in the long run.

Hang in there!

All the best,

Dan.
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #101 on: December 30, 2012, 09:01:28 AM »
Hi Dan,
You are right, But it's not the Fully Loaded handing! More that in New Zealand if you ride off the side of a track you may Not be found for year's....... (I do have a PLB encase)

Next year is only 26 hour's away not day's You in the USA are so far back in time   ;D

Pete....
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #102 on: February 16, 2013, 07:25:04 AM »
Hi All.
Tom and I are still rolling along. its Love  :)

Pete . . . . .  . . . .
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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #103 on: February 16, 2013, 07:38:51 AM »
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Good, better than best, Pete. I was wondering how you two were getting along. Any recent mini-tours? Some more trail riding?

All the best,

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Re: NZPeterG New Nomad, "Tom"
« Reply #104 on: February 23, 2013, 10:05:34 AM »


I Hope this has worked?
At last I have it  :D



Pete. . . .
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