As part of the 2023 festival fund raising effort, I have
decided to regress to my teen age years and fulfil my midlife crisis all in one event. To be able to complete all this I am going to undertake to visit all the provinces in the UK over the period of just about 2 weeks.

How does this achieve any of the above I hear you say?

Well, I’m going to do it on a motorbike!

I haven’t ridden for about 30 years and those who know me may be aware, my last outing in 1987 wasn’t too successful. Following a big off, I spent 18 months in and out of hospital having smashed a significant number of bones on my left side, being rebuilt and learning to function again, some say I never have!

So how will this work?

Along with some willing volunteers from Mike Hailwood Lodge and others, we will set out from Provincial HQ on or about the 25^th March 2022. We will then ride around the country visiting all the other Provinces and present them with a small memento to commemorate the journey

So in summary, 44 Provinces, 15 days on a VN900 Kawakaki, by an aging APGM who is feeling every one of his 56 odd years.

What could possibly go wrong!

So whats next?

From my wife’s point of view, she has checked that my life insurance is up to date and that she knows where my bank cards are.

From my point of view. I will publish the route well in advance and hope that some brethren will join us for parts of the ride. I am being ably supported by various Warwickshire Masons

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