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Got a pickle, just wanna ride a motorcycle!

  • Updateish part ✌️

      8 March 2024
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    Joe will be in Achiltibuie, with some awesome fellow bike enthusiasts from the 5-7th of April, and then back to Edinburgh, (for a wash hopefully 🤣🤣) Then Fly out of Glasgow on the 8th for a 22hr flight to Sydney! Yup, he’s coming to see you guys in OZ!🥰 Thank you for making that possible. He arrives there on the 9th at midnight. A very brief and meaningful couple of days there and then a flight to Auckland New Zealand on the 12th. I’m so thrilled to be thinking about collecting my great friend from the airport, and truly thank every single one of you who have helped that happen. It’s a bittersweet reunion for us, but absolutely necessary. I’m going to have to stop this update at the moment, as I’ve been so focused on getting things ready, that writing this has forced me to recognise the tough part again, and it’s hard to see what I’m typing and hold back the tears. I’ll just say thank you again , and try and get a more enjoyable update up asap. I’m afraid photos have been taken on someone else’s phone at this moment, so haven’t got much to share visually. What I will share is probably sufficient to give you an insight into the last week. So much love for you all. ❤️❤️❤️

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  • Update part 1? 😎🤷‍♂️

      8 March 2024

    Sorry it’s been a while since the last update, there has been an exhausting amount of jobs to do. We are absolutely blown away to have reached and passed the target goal, and are so grateful for all of your donations, supporting words, kindness and encouragement. It’s definitely happening now, which is truly amazing. It’s a roller coaster this stuff, a lot of ups and downs, today being one of utter exhaustion, so forgive me if there’s a flatness to the tone. I’m buggered! Here’s some of the big changes, and I’ll start with the big one. Joe’s oncologist has reported successful results from the last chemo treatment, in that there has been shrinkage of tumours, and scar tissue, suggesting healing. Although this isn’t a cure scenario, it has been very emotional, and he has her full support regarding the trip. Joes tenacity for this has likely played a part as well 😉 There was a great deal of trepidation prior to that appointment, so a great deal of relief to hear, but an emotional crash nonetheless. So, back to the plans. The bike has been purchased and collected, modifications are underway, and flights have been booked, and Joe has even managed to get travel insurance….for those concerned. Which as you may imagine, is quite the feat, given his existing diagnosis. Incredible ❤️Thank you. It’s a very tight schedule, and one that most would find taxing in good health, but Joe is keen to accommodate as many friends as possible. Humbled by his and your generosity. Travel dates…

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  • A message from Joe! ❤️

      29 February 2024

    Hi everyone, I’m Joe.

    I’d just like to say thanks a million to all you beautiful people that donated to this fundraiser to get me to New Zealand for a last blast on the bikes with my very great friend Chris.

    It means a great deal to me to be able to say goodbye in person and while I’m still able to physically get to New Zealand and enjoy a final adventure that’s been a dream of mine for nearly ten years, since I last had a chance to see my friend.

    I’m humbled and overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and perhaps even more so by the many strangers that have donated to this trip.

    I know these strangers would become friends if and when we ever meet.

    Thank you all.

    Joe Mccann.❤️

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  • You did it!

      29 February 2024

    Unbelievable! 🥹 We await the results of Joes appointment tomorrow, and on the back of that, flights will be booked. You’re all amazing, and we truly don’t know how to thank you enough. Absolutely amazing 🥲. We didn’t realise how much this would mean and make a difference until it became possible, leaning more towards sadness and inevitability. You’ve all given so kindly and generously, and have provided hope, smiles, excitement and joy. Thank you ☺️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  • Nearly Here! Nearly There!

      26 February 2024
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    For Māori, Cape Reinga is the most spiritually significant place in New Zealand. Joe and I have placed this destination on our map.

    An ancient pohutukawa tree and a lonely lighthouse mark this special place.

    It is here that after death, all Māori spirits travel up the coast and over the wind-swept vista to the pohutukawa tree on the headland of Te Rerenga Wairua.

    They descend into the underworld (reinga) by sliding down a root into the sea below. The spirits then travel underwater to the Three Kings Islands where they climb out onto Ohaua, the highest point of the islands and bid their last farewell before returning to the land of their ancestors, Hawaiiki-A-Nui.

    We’re not quite out the tough stuff yet though. An appointment on the 29th is still to determine our movements, and a even shorter time frame has been dropped on us today, due to the bike seller having to get that deal done by Saturday. So if you were wondering if it could be more stressful, the answer is yes! This idea was born from love, and kindness, it’s come so close to fruition thanks to love and kindness, so I have the utmost faith we will ride to this beautiful and magical place with love and kindness fuelled smiles. Keep sharing folks. We need you more than ever. Thank you for getting us this far. Ps, for those who have been requesting pictures and footage. I’m doin my best to get my hands on a couple of GoPros for the trip. Will need a hand with making that into something worth watching 😉🥰✌️❤️🤞🤞🤞

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  • 71.36%! Amazeballs ... although I may need to consult my maths teacher pals on the accuracy of that claim🫣

      23 February 2024

    Another Huuuuge THANK You to everyone for getting us this far. So very close,and in a relatively short time. Please share anything and anywhere you can that we can't. We're not exactly "TikTok famous",kinda guys! Sharing seems to really help when those that do,do. Just want to give a special mention to John Glozier for his patience, understanding and kindness regarding the Bike and inspiration for this last blast! Thank you John, we'll get you sorted soon mate. To Sherman at Procycle.us you understood the time restrictions and have bent over backwards and sideways to help us with what we needed. Awesome company, awesome bloke. A big shout out to the Agnew brothers who we understand plan to do a fundraiser gig over in Scotland,so keep yer eyes peeled for that. Such a beautiful, talented bunch of lads and have certainly been around since the first time I met Joe. Anyhoo,I'm supposed to keep this brief. More updates soon, and will try to include some pictures or something. This is all very new. What isn't new is a shared love for a great pal, a truly unique and larger than life individual that we all want to know is leaving loved! Thank you for stopping by, thank you for staying, thank you for donating and thank you for sharing the 💩out of this....👉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤞🇳🇿🤞❤️😍😍😍

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  • Almost halfway to something,somewhere somehow! Thank you 😊

      21 February 2024

    A huge thank you to all who have helped so far. It’s looking more and more possible that we will get the opportunity and it wouldn’t be possible without your sharing and caring. The bike is secured by a deposit from myself, and Joe has begun to look at flights. An appointment tomorrow will determine time frames of events, so if I receive Joes consent, I’ll update. Please share with your messenger, ticky tocky,whatsups, and instagrins, as we’re a couple of old goats when it comes to interweb socialising. It really helps, and we need help really. So much love for everyone and their efforts. Thank you. C xxx ps if anyone knows charley Norman and Ewan McGregor, can you give them a nudge! They haven’t read my messages 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️

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