5 Year Trip in a Grenadier Across the World towing a Patriot X3 Which We Live In.

[Matt P]

Here I am just about to tell these guys wrong thread fellas, we are still grieving, the fire is still smouldering and then bang your'e here...the water has helped and I am pleased that you are that positive person and your children are blessed by you both...now off to the capital Bishkek find some nice accommodation sort out the pros and cons, find some work, the whole Fam will love it while you wait for things to arrive....all the very best with whatever comes your way and what is your way of income generally...we can put out some feelers

Cheers Max! You have to be a positive person if you're going to do a trip like this!

 

[Matt P]

Just watched the vid - bugger! Thank goodness you and the family are safe, what a shock.
Keeping fingers crossed you are back on your travels asap.

Our first thought, after the total disbelief at what was happening, was at least we're all ok. Thanks for your kinds words of support.

 

[Matt P]

What a shocker!!
Let me know how I could help out. I for sure want to see you continue your journey

Thanks Parb! Will do soon.

 

[Matt P]

It does all look pretty amazing yet it's unknown to so many of us.

How do the children cope with long days travelling, when we were kids my mother would definitely have murdered me and my brother by now, most probably after 1 day!

It's like anything I guess. It's a real challenge at the start, but over time, as you do it more and more, you learn what works and what doesn't. Zero in on what works and things get easier as time goes on.

We don't use screens which doesn't help things from our end, but we believe in the long run this will pay off and we're starting to see that now. We listen to a LOT of stories. The kids also have a good library of books back there. Regular breaks and a run around works wonders too. They also always have a ton of questions about everything that is going on around us and so you'd be surprised how time flies sometimes! Sometimes it obviously doesn't go well and we have to adjust our plan but that's all part of a journey like this. We try and maintain a healthy balance the best we can. We don't want the kids cooped up in a vehicle all the time or longer than we need to. The whole idea is for them to be out in nature as much as possible. That's where they're happiest and at the same time, where it's easiest from our perspective.

 

[CRH]

It's like anything I guess. It's a real challenge at the start, but over time, as you do it more and more, you learn what works and what doesn't. Zero in on what works and things get easier as time goes on.

We don't use screens which doesn't help things from our end, but we believe in the long run this will pay off and we're starting to see that now. We listen to a LOT of stories. The kids also have a good library of books back there. Regular breaks and a run around works wonders too. They also always have a ton of questions about everything that is going on around us and so you'd be surprised how time flies sometimes! Sometimes it obviously doesn't go well and we have to adjust our plan but that's all part of a journey like this. We try and maintain a healthy balance the best we can. We don't want the kids cooped up in a vehicle all the time or longer than we need to. The whole idea is for them to be out in nature as much as possible. That's where they're happiest and at the same time, where it's easiest from our perspective.

Nice to hear you don't use screens, the beauty of being on the type of roads you are is that you can just stop and let the children run free to burn off their energy, you can't just stop on a motorway to let kids run around. It's the parts of the films that I like to see, the pair of you working on something and the kids half way up a mountain, reminds me of my childhood rather than what a lot of kids have nowadays. Best way, as far as I'm concerned, to bring them up. All these screens are not good for any of us!
They are very lucky to have the pair of you for parents and I'm sure that one day they will thank you for it. It's one of those adventures where you know if they were older they would remember it better and possibly get more out of it, but as youngsters it will have a long lasting impression.

Probably both turn into a pair of hippies as they get older

 

[Zimm]

Finally sat down to watch it. I was wondering why you were there so long. I see you're in china now, so the trip is still moving.

I have an EE with a forensic background. I wish I could have him inspect that. I'd love to know the cause.

It all definitely adds a dimension to the story line. I can't wit to see how you'all move on from here.

 

[Clark Kent]

Do you fly yourself? Sounds very ex military aviation. It's a line I've heard a lot. Like you say, I do have a background in managing these sort of things and there’s always lessons to be learned and a way forward after each event.

"We have needs too Matt " This made me laugh a lot!

In all seriousness, though, what you have written, like so many others, has really made us think. A plan is forming as time goes by.

A long working life in military aviation on the engineering side. Some in uniform but mostly industry. It's a community of brothers from other mothers, even the ones you haven't met. Sisters too of course but that doesn't rhyme

I get a sense there are quite a few in the forum standing by to help you guys get on your way. It's a tough setback but hopefully you can continue the journey when you're ready.

'Do not fear failure but be terrified of regret'. Deshauna Barber.