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HELP TAKE THE SOUR OUT OF THIS LEMON!

  • A THANK YOU FROM JIMMY AND SOPHIE

      17 August 2017
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    FROM JIMMY AND SOPHIE: To everyone that helped get their travel plans back on track...

    ‎Sophie François‎ to STR Automotive

    August 2 at 6:18pm ·

    STR automotive : Thank you VERY MUCH for your help ! We were so lucky to meet you. Thanks to you and your ideas, we can continue our travel in New Zealand ! And we also want to thank all the people who helped us this last days : our lovely host family, the generous donators online, Warkworth Tinting, Martin, Paul... So many kind people we met ! We'll can never forget this beautiful story... Jimmy and Sophie 😘

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  • BACK ON THE ROAD - NO LEMON HERE!

      10 August 2017
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    We just thought you'd like to know that Sophie and Jimmy are now enjoying their NZ tour in their newly refurbished van.

    Last update, they were enjoying the stunning Mermaid Pools near Matapouri and loving their new wheels. We love a happy ending!

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  • THANKS WARKWORTH TINTING LTD!

      4 August 2017
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    Sophie and Jimmy's van has now had the windows tinted for added security and privacy (and of course street appeal!) courtesy of Kit at Warkworth Tinting Ltd. Thanks for your support of this cause Kit!!!

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  • REFIT OF NEW VAN UNDERWAY!

      29 July 2017
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    The new van underwent its transformation at STR Automotive and the workshop was a hive of activity on Saturday.

    We have to say a big thank you to United Autos, Warkworth for the great price on the van, Mitre 10 Mega Warkworth for the great price on supplies, Repco Warkworth for the parts donated to this cause and Paul for your building expertise. Loving the local support!!

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  • THIS LEMON IS REALLY SOUR!!

      28 July 2017
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    As planned the van went to the panel beater on Tuesday. Unfortunately once the paint was removed, we discovered the extent of the rust was A LOT worse then anyone expected. The panel beater has deemed the van 'uneconomical to repair'.

    As you can imagine, Sophie and Jimmy were distressed to hear this news and arrived back to us unsure what their next step should be.

    After a night of kiwi hospitality at a generous local's house, and some phone calls by us, things started looking up.

    We have managed to find another van that is fit for the challenge of driving the country. A working bee is planned at STR Automotive on Saturday 29 July to fit-out the new van. In the meantime, our generous local has extended their offer of accommodation for as long as needed.

    All funds raised by this Give-A-Little cause will now be put towards the cost of the new van and getting Sophie and Jimmy's holiday plans back on track.

    YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL VERY MUCH NEEDED.

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