Africa Caravan Newsletter

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #22

TO THOSE WHO WOULD BE AFRICAN CARAVANERS,

     Gloom is in the air, defeat is around the corner, it has rained on my parade, reality is setting in, dispair is everywhere, hope is gone, its time to admit that I have failed to bring it all together.  Early on, there was evidence when key people began to drop out and I was losing my core group.  Who knows where I went wrong?  I really gave it my best shot which was not enough so now I have to admit that the Capetown to Cairo Caravan is over.  (anybody want to buy a 23-foot Safari?)  Thank you to the many who stuck with me to the bitter 

We tried to make it go, but I know when I am licked.

     John is working on plan "B".  I wish him luck.  I have done plan "B" twice so there is no need for me to do it again.

     As we say in the club, "see you down the road."

                                     Sincerely, 

                                     Bert 

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #21

June 2008

Dear Caravaners,

In this newsletter, I have some of the most exciting news to date. Two angels have fallen out of the sky into our laps.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #20

April 2008

Dear Gang,

It's hard to believe that this is news letter number 20. So much information has been sent over the past year and I hope each of you have read every word. There is so much information that in the coming months, I will ask each of you to sign off that you have read everything.

Tow Vehicles

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #19

March 2008

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #18

February 2008

Dear Gang,

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter # l7

11 January 2008

Time is flying by and there is much to do.

Tow Vehicles: Our next focus is confirmation of loaned vehicles. I spoke to Bob Wheeler on January 8, and he plans go to a big auto show next Tuesday, January 15. He will approach auto companies Ford and Nissan with Airstream's proposal.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter # l6

December 2007

Jambo everybody,

So much has happened since the last newsletter I don't know where to begin.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #15

25 November 2007

Dear Adventurous People,

It's hard to believe that this is newsletter number 15. Time flies when you are having fun.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #14

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #13

19 August 2007

Well, a lot has been happening over the last month or so while I was on a caravan up in Canada and was without e-mail for a long time. I am now waiting for a date to go to Jackson Center to visit with Bob Wheeler-we both have busy schedules-and I hope to have more news for you soon about Airstream's participation.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #12

13 July 2007

Hello Everyone,

We have several items on the agenda today, first and most important is a brief explanation of how this caravan is different from other caravans in which you may have participated and how this difference affects you.

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #11

19 June 2007

Hello Everyone,

Planning for the caravan is starting to move faster and we will need much more of your help to start making progress on several fronts at once. Please note the list of committees and choose one or two (or more!) to work on. From now on the newsletters will include information both for generally interested readers and paid participants; sort out what applies to you and be sure to respond if you are a paid participant.

MEETING WITH AIRSTREAM

The 3C's Caravan Newsletter # 10

20 May  2007

Greetings to one and all from Roger, Anne and Bert. Bert has done the first 9 NEWSLETTERS and would now like to "share" this responsibility!!! So, blame Roger for any of the errors in this issue.

Vivian wrote to all of us to say she would be out of touch for a couple of weeks so I am sending this to her list. Hope you all get it.

Table of Contents:
1. 3Cs Caravan

2. Mission Statement

3. Brochure & Logo

4. Recruiting and Drop-outs

Cape Town-to-Cairo-to-Cape Town Caravan Newsletter #9

27 March 2007

Hello Everyone,

Roger and Anne Wilson will be heading north pretty soon. They plan to visit the Warrens (International Liaison) and the Kalets on their way home in order to see the trailer that, as leaders, they will share with the Kalets.

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #8

15 March 2007

Hello to all, we're home after almost three months in Florida. It was wonderful: the average temperature was 85° and we loved every minute; maybe we'll go for six months next year!

Now let's get down to business: first, some seem to think this caravan is a guided tour and have asked questions which make me wonder about their understanding of the nature of this trip (refer to Newsletter #6 and the hardships). For clarification:

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #7--Addendum

January 27, 2007

Bert’s Africa Caravan Newsletter #6

January 3, 2007

Hello everybody from sunny Florida! I hope by now you have sent in your deposit. Any interest it earns will be spent by the caravans (who said ice cream party?!). As of 12/31, the caravan had only 5 southbound openings remaining, northbound is full. Janet Bourque is doing a great job of matchmaking; please keep her updated of your situation. And please READ THESE NEWSLETTERS CAREFULLY before asking questions.

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #5

30 November 2006

Jambo!

The Africa caravan will be in the Blue Beret for the December issue. Boy, that took a long time.

SHIPPING TRAILERS

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #4

1 November 2006

JAMBO Everyone!

CARAVAN INFORMATION

Approval: Still no word from the Executive Committee of WBCCI about approval of the Caravan and therefore permission for an announcement in the Blue Beret. In addition to approval of the caravan itself, we have to have their approval to take our Airstreams overseas because the caravan manual says no Airstreams will be taken overseas (1991 manual).

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #3

4 October 2006

Hello Everyone,

INFORMATION:

I am in the process of getting the caravan approved by WBCCI. We need to have an application in the Blue Beret real soon. A lot of people want to send a deposit to ensure their spot. Jerry Larson has agreed to receive the funds as soon as we have full approval. We have had temporary approval for a couple of years.

I hope you enjoyed the 10 page report by the Australian couple. It was well written and gives a lot of good information.

Bert's Africa Caravan Newsletter #2

17 September 2006

Hello Everyone,

Below is the 10-page report from the Australian family who traveled overland through Africa. It has been keyed in verbatim from the original and retains British English and spelling. It addresses many of our concerns and questions and offers websites to find further information.

Newsletter # 14 1-July-1999

Epilogue (updated June-2002)

G'day Folks,

Bert’s Africa Caravan Newsletter #1
27 August 2006

Hello Everyone,

This is the first newsletter for your Africa caravan. We have about 73 couples who are on the “I-want-to-know-more” list; all those who have talked to Bert are very upbeat and enthusiastic about the caravan. About 10 couples already have their trailers. Below are two sections: (1) questions for you to answer and (2) information about progress so far.

QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ANSWER