Tour d'Afrique writing contest

Posted on 14 Feb 2009 at 07:15

I have found out from the organisers that a vote does not count unless a comment is left. They make no mention of this in their web site! At the moment, I am trailing the leader by 155 votes. That is a lot of comments, so if you know anyone that is willing to spend a couple of minutes...some might just like to say "push off"!
Thanks for your interest!
Eric.
PS Some friends have had difficlty finding how to vote; I should perhaps have mentioned that, once into the site, you first click on "Win a free trip" and then "View all submissions".

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sherry (dancer) wrote:

14 Feb 2009 at 08:00 I will ask all my friends to give this a big push for you Eric....the organisers don't seem to wnt to make this very easy for you do they??
Best of luck

pat tebby wrote:

14 Feb 2009 at 09:48 keep right on to the end of the road Eric

tim and jane wrote:

14 Feb 2009 at 18:20 We're still recovering from a 10 mile bike ride on mud and sand last sunday....I can't imagine riding across Africa

bev cottam wrote:

16 Feb 2009 at 13:34 Hi Eric
it was great to meet you last week I wish you all the very best for Tour d'Afrique
take care
bev x x

knut kristiansen wrote:

26 Feb 2009 at 14:46 Great story Cycling is obviously just up your street! Good luck Eric regards Knut

nils kristiansen wrote:

26 Feb 2009 at 14:50 Well done Eric Interesting article you seem to have enjoyed your time in South Africa which seems very different from where I am in Nigeria
best of luck Eric in your next venture

Alf Lind wrote:

26 Feb 2009 at 14:53 Facinating reading Eric! You have the gift of the pen. When we read your article, it reminded us of Meriette's experiences in Uganda. Keep up the good work and look forward to more good stories next January. love Alf and Eli

Jean Kelly wrote:

26 Feb 2009 at 14:59 Hi Eric Thanks for including me in your correspondance. i especially enjoyed the reading about your cycle trip. at your age eric, you should have learnt to be more prepared hope you do better on your next adventure (Cairo - Capetown)Well done and perhaps we will meet up before your next bicycle trip. love Jean x x

Johnny & Lyn Chambers wrote:

02 Mar 2009 at 17:51 Wow! & he has learnt to jive as well.Good luck Eric.

Charles Brett wrote:

08 Mar 2009 at 18:34 Go for it

Christopher Carter wrote:

08 Mar 2009 at 18:36 Sounds mad to me, but some must be like that.

A friend in Spain wrote:

08 Mar 2009 at 18:37 Any excuse to get on a bike - however absurd. But the cause is good

Mum wrote:

08 Mar 2009 at 23:21 I love your stories, son, but be careful in Africa. Love Mum XXX

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