Alex

With you on this Goff, not sure why you would be posting another forum with no activity, seems self promotion!

Nope can't speak any of the African languages... luckily for me they all spoke English :-) Yeah it's pretty amazing these days since Russel Brice started exhibitions up Everest how heavily trafficked it is from people like me! Nick Heil has just wrote a good book "Dark Summit" about it and Russel Brice.

Hi got this email, and those who have an R1 around slough may be interested? "I am trying to find owners of the Yamaha YZF-R1 for some bike market research taking place in Slough 20/21/22 May (evening). The group discussiions are 2 hours long and respondents get £70 for coming along. This is purely market research and if anyone can help could the contact me Ros Preston on 0208 866 3792/07986 583822 and I can give more information. I confirm in writing. Thank you. Ros "

Hello everyone! Well I'm sure by now, judging by how many new members there are that probably about 60% of you have no idea who I am... but for those who do... I'm finally back in the country after spending time in Africa raising around £12000 for the Amani Children's home, which is an orphanage in a little town called Moshi in Tanzania. Here are some friends and I at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, it was -20C hence the hats. I have to say it was the hardest thing I have done. I just can't begin to describe how hard trekking is at altitude. This is one of the incredible views I would wake up to every morning, this one is on the way up to base camp. I really want to climb everest next, but that exhibition is about 70 days... and £30k! eek a lot of saving ;-) And here is one of the kids from the home. It was strange to be without the internet for so long.. but now i'm back raring to go, although sad and glad at the same time ;-) It wasn't all fun and games though, I've been away with work too... So what you all been up to?

Looking good up there Scott! Thinking of posting, i've been slack as... since getting back from Kili. Need to write one up speak soon off to go enjoy seeing South Africa lose at rugby ;-)

Welcome mate! Would post more but of course have to get fully prepared for the Rugby later ;-)

Well im home finally, and really need to get my arse out and stick a post up with the details and some photos once i have the time after trying to catch up with my work.

Stop spamming!... you could have put some more bloody info on there too!

Thanks for the sponsorship Drewpy Thundercat i'm sure it will be the hardest thing i have ever done. It is supposed to be the easiest mountain to climb up, but from speaking to people who have done it before the real killer is the altitude. As of course you cant train for altitude sickness, and obviously i dont have any big mountains near me i can use to acclimatise I'm hoping that my D80 will continue to work at -20C so i can get some photos at the summit, i will post it up once im back and recovered... Cheers guys

Hi fellow Yamaha riders. Thank you for reading this post as i know it has nothing to do with motorbikes. I am raising money for the Amani Children's Home in Tanzania by battling altitude sickness climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (the Worlds 4th Highest mountain) on the 1st of September. The Amani Children's Home rescues children from the perils of life on the streets in Tanzania, who face a high risk of HIV transmission and malnutrition. Whilst in Tanzania I will also be visiting the children's home and meeting the children and careers there. Amani really is a fantastic charity. Unlike a large, international charity that has fundraisers sitting in offices writing adverts back in London, Amani is a small, grass-roots charity that is making a huge difference. Amani adheres to strict accounting standards which are overseen by the international trustees of the charity. At Amani a little really does go a long way. Here are just some of the figures: * $20 (£12) - Feeds one child for one month * $50 (£28) - Provides medical care for one child for one year * $150 (£83) - Pays complete primary school fees (tuition, fees, uniform, school lunch, etc.) for one child * $348 (£178) - Provides full care for one child for a year (school, clothing, food, medical care, and counseling) Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the largest freestanding mountain in the world (world’s fourth highest peak). It's as cold as -20°C and 19,340 Feet. I'm covering all of the costs of the trip from my own money so 100% of your donation will go to the Amani Children’s Home. So please feel free to sponsor me for each toe that drops off, or how high I make it until I'm bending over with altitude sickness the choice is yours ;-) Wish me luck, and I do hope you can sponsor me. No matter how small the amount, every penny helps. My online sponsorship page is here: http://www.justgiving.com/alexasigno2 Donating through the JustGiving site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Amani Childrens Home will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So if you would like to support the cause please sponsor me http://www.justgiving.com/alexasigno2 Thanks guys Alex

Congratulations Kev! 2 minors done bloody well... i got 4 :-( Now the important question what bike are you going to get?

Hi Everyone I'm sorry to spam the forums but it is for a genuine cause. I am climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the 1st September 2007 to raise money and awareness for the Amani Children's Home. I will also be visiting the Amani home in Moshi, Tazania, which sits at the bottom of Mount Kilimanjaro. Where I will spend time with the children who will benefit from the money donated. The Amani Children's Home rescues children from the perils of life on the streets in Tanzania, who face a high risk of HIV transmission and malnutrition. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the largest freestanding mountain in the world (world’s fourth highest peak). It's as cold as -20°C and 19,340 Feet. I'm covering all of the costs of the trip from my own money so 100% of your donation will go to the Amani Children’s Home. So please feel free to sponsor me for each toe that drops off, or how high I make it until I'm bending over with altitude sickness the choice is yours ;-) Wish me luck, and I do hope you can sponsor me. No matter how small the amount, every penny helps. You can sponsor me online now, my online sponsorship page is here: http://www.justgiving.com/alexasigno2 All my best, Alex

Hi Robbo welcome! There is quite a few of you XT riders on here now... tempted myself for commuting.

Hi guys, Im sorry for no explanation being given. Unfortunatly we are only able to send emails to users who granted us permission to do so on signing up. (There is a tick box you must have unchecked) All users should have recived an email explaining the situation. Im sorry that you were missed out, and its good advice given, we will put a post up explaining the situation. Thanks for your understanding Alex

Welcome back Mervin, that sure was a flying visit

Keep us updated mate... looks like your going to be busy!

Yes ok I forgot to mention I sold it

Mozzy gots a 50 and hes 16 stone!

Looks nice... would look even nicer with a nice high rise exhaust

Only two things guaranteed in life "Death and taxes"

You traitor!!!!

Come on tom scan it and upload it if its that good

Know how you feel mate, thats why i bought my bike

Hi Adam, welcome mate. Get some photos of your bike up in the garage.