Hello all,

Greetings from Barcelona! The car has done us proud, the first 1700km have been covered with no problems, although the car does need refueling every 2 hours so we have seen a lot of petrol stations. Boxing Day night we saw the sights of Paris; Moulin Rouge and the Irish Bar. Did "paris through glass" yesterday morning, allowing our 2 passengers (Craig - the webmaster / team manger and Charlotte) to see the sights. 9 hours and 5 fuel stops later we were in Barcelona, another Irish bar! Today we are allowing some time to get out of the car to see the sights. Tomorrow it is another social 700 miles behind the wheel to meet the rest of the teams in Southern Spain, can't wait.

All the best

TLL

Sentimental stuff first:

Well done boys! I'm very impressed by your efforts. Hope you have a fantastic experience!

Seconds:

Looking forward to the tour part one. I'm sure that I'll have a great time asleep in the back of your car for three days!

Merry Christmas from Team Lodge Losers, we leave in 48 hours and the final preps have been done today.. see updated pics!

Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far and for those who attended the launch party - we raised over £250 from the launch party alone; all of which will be going straight to the charities. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to follow our progress, and once again many thanks. Carl and Rob

Hi Lads
Hope you had a great time at the party - sorry we weren't there to clear up!
Just wishing you all the luck in the world and Happy Christmas to you both.
Please come back - preferably in one piece!
Love Bridget, Bryan, Claire and David x

Good luck I am sure you will be Ok [there's blind faith for you] The kids in the orphanage send their love and will be following the trip with their own map on the playgroup wall, so keep us all posted.

Good wishes see you in January

Hello Robert,

All the very best to you and Carl on your trip. Sorry unable to make the launch party but no doubt we would have ended up cleaning your bloody car.

M & P

well winners,

wish you all the best on your adventure and hope you make it to the finish line in one piece and in the quality 80's bmw!!

See ya at the welcome home party

Good luck chaps with your voyage across the dakar!don't get lost or too drunk along the way!

have an awesome time boys, it will be great to hear your stories in the new year, if you get into trouble my remedy is just get pickled then things will become clear! jane xxxx

Hey boys..... Good Luck dodging the land mines! I never thought you'd actually get round to doing this after all the chat throughout uni.... Its fantastic!Take care of yourselves and come home in one piece! Cant wait to hear all about it... Loads of love and hugs Noisy xxxx

Good luck to you both, have an awesome trip and no cowboy antics please.

Hi Rob and Carl

Just to say we wish we could be with you tonight at the launch party. We'll be thinking of you and raise a glass or two. Have a great time!
Cheers
Alison and Gerald

Hei Robert,
Long time, no see. And this is what you get up to now. Sound like a great trip, but the car?
Congratulations on becoming an engineer. We realise you are a big boy now.
Have fun. Safety Fast!
Good luck,
Ingrid & John

Hi Chaps
I just wanted to say the very best of luck to you both. I hope you have been watching plenty of Ray Mears.
Carl, I saw the car up at Dave's place the other day. She's even more of a stunner in the flesh. Don't ya just love biege.
Take care both.
Ian and Catherine Newey
ps Nice website Craig

Just to wish all the team the best of luck from all at Sunshine. Make sure you take lots of photos for the children to see, the boys will be thrilled to see the Sunshine logo on the car !

All the best

Eve Lawton -UK Co-ordinator-Sunshine Project International

Hi Robert nice web-site, do you fancy taking a deaf, one eyed dog with you, he's not much use but could boil up into a nice stew if you're desperate.

ha ha ha you're all going to die! Carl...shotgun all your stuff.....Rob....you have nothing I want! See you in Marrakesh for New Years....don't be late!

good luck -is it mine proof

Have the most amazing time! If you make it I'm taking you with me next time I go travelling - had too much experience of being stuck in deserts!! (make sure you take a pack of cards and plenty of booze for those long nights...) xx

Hi - very impressive web site. Think missing the flight to Germany was a particularly good start! Are you taking a map with you? But the pics look good - good luck with all the preparations. Can't wait to hear more.

The car does look better than Jenny's. We have sent you a package of stuff for the journey. Would any Citroen CX car parts be of any use?? Bon voyage!

Hey Rob,
Nice web site. Your car looks like it's in way better condition than mine! Where's all the rust? Also, disappointed that there appears to be no visible duct tape!!

Hey Rob
Looks like a great site and i'm looking forward to seeing the photo gallery. The car looks like a beaut.

Impressive web site - including the map. Looking forward to the photo gallery.
Oh yes - great project too. We did Morocco by train - something tells me we took the easy option!
Good luck and "Bon Voyage" from us both.
Margot & Julian in Kendal