Had our final meeting with the bank and things seem OK. I guess we can do no more than wait for the wheels to turn now. A scary amount of money, but we are confident that the sums add up and it’s ‘affordable’ – in the loosest of terms! As an aside, but related toContinue reading “Inspirational..”
Tag Archives: Funding
Loan Agreed
The loan has come through today. This is a point of no return of sorts – or at least it will be when we convert it into a Land Rover 130 Double Cab Azalai Base Vehicle later this week. The reality bites – as does the fiscal burden! Literally now, “In for a penny, inContinue reading “Loan Agreed”
Musings of a fat man
When the idea started, I had no real idea what might be involved, or even whether it would come to anything. We’ve been going a few months now so I’ve had some time to reflect. Firstly the realisation that we are starting to make something pretty fantastic manifest itself in the form of a suitableContinue reading “Musings of a fat man”
Injured Players Fund assistance
Great news, just heard from Tim Bonnett of the RFU’s IPF (Injured Players’ Fund) that the Trustees have agreed to help fund the cost of adapting disabled facilities for the vehicle. This includes a provision for mobility aids too. This will help to keep our outlay broadly in line with that of able-bodied purchasers. MyContinue reading “Injured Players Fund assistance”
Car Trading
Good news! Rachel’s car has been sold (thanks due to Dave Webb). The modest return is getting added to the trip fund. We’re hoping, if we can get the right [access] solution for the Azalai, so that we can transport the scooter and handcycle (the former at least locally) then we can sell the vanContinue reading “Car Trading”
Costs
Been at work with the calculator tonight to get some top line/ballpark figures. We have tried not to ‘go low’ in order to get some realistic comparisons… Daily costs (food, accommodation, fuel) for 8/12 between £13000 (@ $80 per day) and £20000 (@ £80 per day) Visas £700 Shipping £4000 (one way) Flights £1400 (oneContinue reading “Costs”
Carnet De Passage
After being tasked with the job of looking into Carnet costing I thought I had better get cracking straight away. Following on from the really useful info on the gapyear4x4 website I emailed Paul Gowen, ‘Carnet Man’ at the RAC (and now the man of the moment in my eyes). An automated reply came back,Continue reading “Carnet De Passage”
Empty house
Got a chance to talk to the parents about some of the detail the other night. Ahead of the bank holiday I’d nipped to the pub with some friends, and upon coming home, found the Rentals sitting up in their kitchen over a bottle of wine – Thought it opportune to join them. We gotContinue reading “Empty house”
With a little help…
As I briefly mentioned a few posts ago, we have started a ‘Logistics and Fundraising committee’. We have realised that in order to make the trip happen in the time-frame that we are planning, we need some help from others. Quite simply there are not enough hours in the day to accommodate all of theContinue reading “With a little help…”
Fundraising
As well as staying in touch with the vehicle build, we have been very busy behind the scenes as we plan our fundraising strategy. We are drafting brochures, letters and press releases. These will soon be ready to inflict on the public domain. As well as taking a fair bit of time (the usual ‘whateverContinue reading “Fundraising”