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Mum for the Craghopper
trousers and shirt, and one or two other things during the
last 50 years!
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Caroline
Wright for her encouragement and being the first one to
sponsor one of the charities I am supporting. Please follow her example! :-)
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Emma Jopling - for the
design of the 'website header' - see Emma's website for more of her
amazing work.
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Symon Hill for advice, friendship, understanding, tolerance and a
place to stay when in London!
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Eric Mozer, President of the
FAI
International Gliding Commission, for his letter of support.
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Peter Stratten, Chief
Executive, of the
British Gliding Association, for his letter of support.
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Patrick Nagelli, Chairman of
the Royal
Aero Club of Great Britain, for his letter of support.
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Susan Newby, Editor of
Sailplane and Gliding magazine, for her enthusiasm, support, advice and
help.
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Dave and his team at
Valtex for the backgound image and other ideas. Please
visit Dave's site on
gliding.
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Peter
Whitehead and the guys at
Edensoaring for the 'photoshoot'
and copious cups of tea!
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Uncle Roy and Auntie
Marianna for their concern, tyres and spares that should see me through
Africa!
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The 'girls in the office' at
work, Brenda, Claire, Esther and Sheena, for putting up with me and their
kind gift.
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My big little sister
Dawn and family for ensuring I won't go 'arse over tit' down big hills!
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Lindsey Hall for keeping my
feet warm and dry!
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Beatrice Cami at
Handicap
International for her support.
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Arno and his
gliding
club for being the first people to offer me a place to camp overnight on
my journey and the offer of a glass of wine or two as well!
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Tilo Holighaus, Bernd
Weber and all the guys at
Schempp-Hirth for offering to be my first
commercial sponsor.
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Bernard for his generous
gift - it is the thought that counts - much appreciated Bernard.
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My 'buddy' Kusal Das for his
kind donation, encouragement and always trying to make me think through
things!
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Endura
for ensuring I will be sartorially elegant on the bike, with their
support in providing a range of cycle clothing at significant discount.
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Chain-L for keeping me well oiled during my journey!
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Schwalbe UK for the discounted Marathon Mondials for Africa.
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Brooks for helping keep my saddle in tip top condition and the offer
of more!.
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Lifesystems for the discounted kit to keep me healthy through the
ride.