An annual trip into Europe, with an edge.
Discussion
Hello people.
Forgive my arrogance but I’m fishing for opinions on starting this thread.
I haven’t been around PH much at all lately so I probably have a cheek putting this up but it’s sort of traditional.
Firstly, to the mods – I would really appreciate it if you leave this thread in GG please, it sometimes gets moved out to the Travel forum but always comes back again, all my previous trips are in GG and it seems to be the natural home for it.
At this time of year I sod off for a mad blast around Europe in a Supercar, it usually encompasses lots of strange happenings, drunken shenanigans and lovely cargasm stuff I see along the way. It normally goes down pretty well with PH members and I am always grateful that it brings enjoyment to some.
This year it’s somewhat different. As some regulars may know I lost my wonderful partner of 28 years unexpectedly at the end of February, my life and motivations are now very different and each day is still a strange and frightening place. She didn’t enjoy my “Spirited driving” in the Alps so she would fly out and join me for the last week or so on my way back through Europe. We had been planning this trip together right up until her passing, Sharon had picked her favourite hotels and had so many things she wanted to do, so many places she wanted to see.
So afterwards – in my grief and desperation – I promised her I would still come and bring her memories with me.
So I am here, even though I’m probably not ready for it.
Of course nobody wants to read some depressive diatribe from an unhinged lunatic so I had resolved not to do the blog this year, but I’ve been here in the Alps for 3 days and already there have been some nice things happen and some lovely people encountered, I thought it was probably worth the punt.
If I drift into some terrible self indulgence and become unbearably depressive be sure to let me know and I’ll drop it, I’m not looking for sympathy or arse pats here. I’m trying to heal, I’m trying to feel normal again. If sharing some nonsense here amongst friends without being insufferable helps that process then I’ll take that chance. It should be entertaining, or at least mildly interesting, if it isn’t I’ll bail.
I have no real baseline at the moment so I would appreciate your thoughts on this, if it’s worth the effort.
And if this goes no further I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every PH member who has contacted me, either on here or directly through DM. My days have been dark and every message and reply has been invaluable to me, I have had offers of help and consolation that have completely floored me. I have been a part of this community for many years and seen the best that it has to offer and still I have been staggered by the generosity of the people here. My sincere thanks to every one who has contacted me.
Thanks.
Brad
Forgive my arrogance but I’m fishing for opinions on starting this thread.
I haven’t been around PH much at all lately so I probably have a cheek putting this up but it’s sort of traditional.
Firstly, to the mods – I would really appreciate it if you leave this thread in GG please, it sometimes gets moved out to the Travel forum but always comes back again, all my previous trips are in GG and it seems to be the natural home for it.
At this time of year I sod off for a mad blast around Europe in a Supercar, it usually encompasses lots of strange happenings, drunken shenanigans and lovely cargasm stuff I see along the way. It normally goes down pretty well with PH members and I am always grateful that it brings enjoyment to some.
This year it’s somewhat different. As some regulars may know I lost my wonderful partner of 28 years unexpectedly at the end of February, my life and motivations are now very different and each day is still a strange and frightening place. She didn’t enjoy my “Spirited driving” in the Alps so she would fly out and join me for the last week or so on my way back through Europe. We had been planning this trip together right up until her passing, Sharon had picked her favourite hotels and had so many things she wanted to do, so many places she wanted to see.
So afterwards – in my grief and desperation – I promised her I would still come and bring her memories with me.
So I am here, even though I’m probably not ready for it.
Of course nobody wants to read some depressive diatribe from an unhinged lunatic so I had resolved not to do the blog this year, but I’ve been here in the Alps for 3 days and already there have been some nice things happen and some lovely people encountered, I thought it was probably worth the punt.
If I drift into some terrible self indulgence and become unbearably depressive be sure to let me know and I’ll drop it, I’m not looking for sympathy or arse pats here. I’m trying to heal, I’m trying to feel normal again. If sharing some nonsense here amongst friends without being insufferable helps that process then I’ll take that chance. It should be entertaining, or at least mildly interesting, if it isn’t I’ll bail.
I have no real baseline at the moment so I would appreciate your thoughts on this, if it’s worth the effort.
And if this goes no further I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every PH member who has contacted me, either on here or directly through DM. My days have been dark and every message and reply has been invaluable to me, I have had offers of help and consolation that have completely floored me. I have been a part of this community for many years and seen the best that it has to offer and still I have been staggered by the generosity of the people here. My sincere thanks to every one who has contacted me.
Thanks.
Brad
Edited by br d on Wednesday 18th August 16:43
Brad,
Each year I look forward to reading your annual postings on the euro trip but I was unaware of your recent loss. My sympathies.
If you feel up to writing a post then I, for one, will be happy to read it- living vicariously through the pages.
As long as you have packed potato cam then it will be entertaining for the reader.
Best of luck and there are plenty here who would appreciate your postings and shenanigans.
Each year I look forward to reading your annual postings on the euro trip but I was unaware of your recent loss. My sympathies.
If you feel up to writing a post then I, for one, will be happy to read it- living vicariously through the pages.
As long as you have packed potato cam then it will be entertaining for the reader.
Best of luck and there are plenty here who would appreciate your postings and shenanigans.
Very sorry to hear that sad news Brad, and I hope you find some distraction/comfort from your trip
Now then, these are probably my favourite threads on PH, so looking forward to all the car/guitar/hotel updates. I say post whatever you like and there will be an appreciative audience on here
And please be careful of keys/wallets whenever you’re near petrol station bins
Now then, these are probably my favourite threads on PH, so looking forward to all the car/guitar/hotel updates. I say post whatever you like and there will be an appreciative audience on here
And please be careful of keys/wallets whenever you’re near petrol station bins
Bookmarked! Looking forward to hearing all about the trip. So sorry to hear about your loss. It must be devastating and definitely a reason to take this trip. Having toured most of Europe with like-minded individuals in silly cars I am really looking forward to hearing where you are each day!
All the best,
JM
All the best,
JM
I'm a keen roadtripper and in fact am on one of my own right now, though I am rather missing the supercar bit.
I've followed your previous posts but had no idea of your bereavement. My condolences, terrible times.
You're already on the road. You've got a ready audience, and you've got some healing to do. Let's get this show of yours on the road. Post away.
Where are you now?
I've followed your previous posts but had no idea of your bereavement. My condolences, terrible times.
You're already on the road. You've got a ready audience, and you've got some healing to do. Let's get this show of yours on the road. Post away.
Where are you now?
Mate I’m so sorry for your loss, I don’t come on here much these days but a mutual friend sent me the link, that so so s
t 
you were on your annual hoon in Italy this time last year when we caught up, where the hell has the time gone?
Beer and a catch up when you get back?
Have a great trip, remember the good times
t you were on your annual hoon in Italy this time last year when we caught up, where the hell has the time gone?Beer and a catch up when you get back?
Have a great trip, remember the good times
So sorry for your loss, br d.
I am one of the many who have loved, laughed and cherished your high powered wandering over the years.
This year cannot be the same and I feel for you.
If you fancy a detour to another pistonheads home, you are welcome to drop into Normandy for a calvados and a meal.
Bit of a detour from the alps but the beer is chilled.
Safe travels and I hope you find some enjoyment in the journey, even with the pain.
I am one of the many who have loved, laughed and cherished your high powered wandering over the years.
This year cannot be the same and I feel for you.
If you fancy a detour to another pistonheads home, you are welcome to drop into Normandy for a calvados and a meal.
Bit of a detour from the alps but the beer is chilled.
Safe travels and I hope you find some enjoyment in the journey, even with the pain.
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