theVAP Episode 42: Cape Town to Cairo

[Safari Tim]

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they talk with 2009 Cape Town to Cairo Caravan organizer, Burt Kalet.

-Cherry Blossom Rally
-Robs STOR first rally in 40 years!
-Align-Quick Hitching Guides
-Original Cape Town to Cairo
-Original caravan took 9 months!
-Do what the camels do
-Why did Wally do it?
-Biggest hardship
-Most popular vehicle
-Time for an overseas AS caravan
-The 2009 C to C plan
-25 trailers will be shipped to Cape Town, Africa
-Tow vehicle challenge
-Sponsors stepping up
-Contact Burt for more info
-Eight children scheduled to go
-2001 Panama Canal Caravan
-Third 50th year caravan for Burt
-Some nights I can’t go to sleep
-Can’t wait to go
-Still looking for participants
-53 people scheduled to go
-Expected cost of the trip
-Ambassador of good will
-Oprah, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Gates
-Worldwide interest

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[robandzoe]

Boy, last night was alot of fun! This event will be huge in our lifetime! Let's give Bert and his team all the support we can! I intend to virtually Caravan with these adventurists spreading Good will across the African continent. Burt's enthusiasm is infectious!

[wkerfoot]

Thank you, Tim, Rob and Colin for another great episode. Very interesting interview with Burt and the 50th Anniversary Capetown to Cairo Caravan.

Bill

[Minnie's Mate]

That would be a cool one to go on, but work gets in the way.

[2airishuman]

we need a transcript...

i need a transcript.

who will transcribe it?

what would it cost?

i would share the cost.

cheers
2air'

[2airishuman]

hi podcasters....

the airforums community continues to amaze and surprise...

a member here transcribed this podcast 4 me...

the first one i've had the chance to enjoy

(ears r n the hat)

what a nice gesture this was and time consuming no doubt.

i'm sure she wouldn't want the attention or applause...

but i can't resist....

and she deserves it...

thanks carol, aka wheel interested !



much thanks

2air'

[Safari Tim]

To cool!

It's not much, Carol, but I'll send you a VAP Sticker for your efforts!

PM me your mailing address...

So 2air'.... how'd you like your first show?


Thanks!

[wheel interested]

Ok you two, no I never would have expected this but I thank you kindly from the bottom of my heart. I was glad to have the opportunity to be able to do it. This Airstream community is made up of so many great and gracious people that pour in the benefits of their time and expertise and a friendly hand extended towards all and it is my pleasure to be a member.

Thank you and I would love a sticker! I will sport my sticker with pride.

Another great podcast Tim and the caravan planning is quite exciting. Not only will you caravanners have the adventure of a lifetime but it is your good fortune to have an experienced energetic and enthusiastic leader like Bert who will be the perfect compliment to this dream come true.

[wkerfoot]

I am reading the May, 2007 Trailer Life and on page 26 an article on TheVAP with a picture of Safari(Ambassador) Tim.

Congratulations Tim, Rob and Colin for making the big time.

Bill

[thecatsandi]

Don't forget to donate. The podcast is free but the bandwidth to get it is not!

[Safari Tim]

Originally Posted by wkerfoot

I am reading the May, 2007 Trailer Life and on page 26 an article on TheVAP with a picture of Safari(Ambassador) Tim.

Congratulations Tim, Rob and Colin for making the big time.

Bill

Very cool Bill.

They were supposed to send me a copy of the magazine but I guess they forgot .

I did have a scan of the article sent to me already though.

I guess this means Colin and Rob can start charging for their autographs!

Lets just hope they don't have to give up their trailers for a toy hauler basecamp so they can get their heads in the trailer .

Originally Posted by thecatsandi

Don't forget to donate. The podcast is free but the bandwidth to get it is not!

Thanks for the reminder Cat .

[atomasich]

Dear Tim, I take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work. My husband and I love to listen to your podcast. And when do you think we listen? Wherelse, while we are on the road towing our Bambi. Please keep them coming!. We anxiously wait for the next one to come out...