Adding last minute Bling...

I must be ahead of schedule if I've got time for decoration...

This one for T.Sue Poet who said I needed a Union Jack... it is fairly close!

And thanks to Mick for allowing us to add a link to our sponsors... (ok, so that is me but hey... it looks more pro!):

And finally, for those asking, I've just finished the 1st repack. I've got the gear piled up in the corner of the lounge and tomorrow it goes into the van before trying the game of 'how much of this can I stuff inside the fairing and still get in to ride'. I thought it safer not to attempt to lift the Glyde in and out of the van with it fully loaded!

Happier

I just had a happier thought... It is a coastal ride. I shouldnt need to use the winkies. It is just follow the left hand cerb!

Testing...

This is a test of phone blogging...

A bit down...

The Glyde is assembled, the gear is stacked ready for sorting tomorrow night. I'm feeling worried that I've just not had chance to put any miles on the Glyde before leaving - after reading plenty of travel books where people have set off on straight-out-of-the-box equipment and I've laughed at their problems. I've put the electrics together but they've not had any road time so they might not be up to road vibration. I'm sure the bike hardware will be but as the Glyde is enclosed I don't have a fallback plan if I loose the winkies...
I thought I'd planned to avoid that problem. But no....
Oh well, I've got the holiday booked. All I can do is set off and see how things go. I was hoping to get down to Tilbury for the ferry on Saturday as it is closed Sunday and Monday for the bank holiday. I'm now wondering if I'll be able to get there for Tuesday when it opens again or maybe aim for the Dartford QE2 bridge which I'm told has a road 'bike ferry'...

Panic, panic, panic

Ok, the Glyde arrived here on Friday and I've spent all weekend putting it together and getting my custom electrics fitted.... this evening I got out for a quick 2 mile test ride and when I got back I had a few bits and pieces to tidy up.
So now for the pictures...

Where to start:


She was beautifully packed. The box is now outside our front door because, well, it won't fit anywhere inside!!!


And several hours of hard work (Ok, Friday afternoon, Saturday and most of Sunday...):

Assembly is happening...

... but it is a bit cold at wet at times!

She's here

And alternating sunshine and showers...
But she is on her wheels now. Needs some air.
Next got electrics (indicators are priority before I can go out) mirrors and clears to sort.
Photos soon!

So Near...

UPS are saying the Glyde is at my local airport waiting on customs - just a tantalising two miles from where I need it... Maybe today!!!

Rumours...

Rumour is that the trike has shipped...
With departure date being 10 days away I'm just a little worried it won't be here in time. I'm hoping UPS do their stuff and it'll be here soon. With luck it'll be here by Friday so I've got the weekend to take it out for a spin and get at least a little bit used to it.

Rumours of Spring...

Saying it was warm out riding today would be an over statement, but at least it is starting to look a little warmer...
And the railway bridge was clear of water again, so no need for icy paddling!

Three weeks to go and the Glyde is still not here... not that I'm getting anxious or anything. I am promised there will be developments this week!!!