A warm and heartie thanku to the esteemed taxman who Today for me has funded the Great Ride Down/Across.. yep that's right campers today I got my Tax refund back .. so that's eased things up a bit.. Now for some serious planning.

Preliminary Checklist...

1/. "The Hulk" in the process of being Built (near completion)

2/. Reliable easy to use Digital Audio/Video recording gear, Bike mounted

3/. Digital Audio/Video recording gear hand held

4/. Small Tent

5/. Self Inflating Mattress & Pillow ( Yeah I know ..Pussy.. hey I'm Old 'ish)

6/. Snuggly Sleeping Bag

7/. Full Dainese leathers boots gloves Helmet 

8/. One piece wet weather oversuit ( summer HOT) wont need Dri Rider gear

9/. Panniers ..To carry T's Jeans Jocks, Socks,  Oils & Tools 

10/. Pannier Rack & Top box mount for Tent mattress & Sleeping bag

11/. Tankbag for cameras phones maps, snackies, Drinkies, First aid kit, meds