The ferry crossing went without a hitch, and we landed around 8.30. How would Polka perform? We decided to risk the motorways to Nottingham and she got us here safely. A couple of hiccups on the way, but I’ll take to see my friendly mechanic. We need to prepare her for her onward transportation to Sierra Leone. On her own…
Archive for December, 2014
The EPIC Journey
3rd December 2014 | Posted in Latest NewsWell, what can I say? Spaghetti challenge was fabulously attended and a great success. I can’t thank “open book” for all their hard work. You are super stars each and every one of you. The day after I flew back to Bydgoszcz Poland to begin an epic road trip to transport “Polka” our lorry for Sierra Leone. We started off…
Back to Poland
3rd December 2014 | Posted in Latest NewsAfter a very successful and productive evening at St. Nics. I am now preparing to go back to Bydgoszcz Poland to get “Little Polski” our new lorry. She arrived on the back of a low loader yesterday thanks to some hard work from Adrian. Just a 12 (ish!) hour drive to Rotterdam followed by another 12 hour ferry crossing to…
Back in the UK
3rd December 2014 | Posted in Latest NewsI’m back! It’s only me!! I’ve had to leave my trusty side kick Adrian to wait for our new lorry to be delivered. Exciting times. I’m back to Attend the Spaghetti Challenge at St. Nic’s in Nottingham tomorrow evening….. Then jetting back to drive it to Rotterdam! The adventures of Ian! Busy weekend for me. Hey ho, it’s all for…
Our Lorry
3rd December 2014 | Posted in Latest NewsI’m still in Poland…… But we have found the perfect lorry for the Home Leone Project. We are just sorting out paying for it and we are all set to drive in to the UK in preparation for shipping it out to Freetown. A 12h drive, followed by a 12h ferry crossing to Hull. All with my trusty Polish friend…
Still Looking
3rd December 2014 | Posted in Latest NewsMy hunt goes on…… Lots of lorries in Poland, but which one will be the best option for Sierra Leone? It’s a responsibility to buy wisely. And what is the best way to get a lorry from Poland to Sierra Leone? I think I need to get the right one, and then worry about getting it there…. That’s all for…