Bridget the Midget

Around the world in ummm…. quite a number of days…

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The Challenge

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Welcome to Bridget’s site. Bridget is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 that I bought in January 2006 and made a few improvements to before going on a four month tour of Spain and Italy. On our return I decided that she should have a complete restoration and started work on her in March 2007.

It was during the restoration that I first thought about driving around the world together. Initially it started with the idea of driving from Abingdon, the site of the original MG factory, to Nanjing in China, the site of the new MG factory. MGRover was bought by the Chinese in 2005 and have started manufacturing in Nanjing.

From that first idea is was a short hop to deciding to attempt to drive Bridget around the world. Unfortunately I have had to make last minute changes to the planned route because it was going to cost £4,500 just for the honour of driving my own car in China for a month. That did not include accommodation or food for myself or the Government guide that I would have had to have with me at all times.

So I am now going through Central and South-East Asia instead, before going on to Australia.

This is a personal adventure driven by my love of travel and enjoyment of stretching myself. Even the most optimistic MG enthusiast will tell you the car is totally unsuitable for many of the road conditions found in some countries, particularly in South-East Asia, but the more I’m told ‘it can’t be done’ the more determined I am to try.

Clearly for this venture it is important to have the latest navigational aids, good technical support, and an emergency back-up team. Experienced road travellers have stressed that one of the most important things to bear in mind when preparing a vehicle to drive in the more rugged areas is ‘ground clearance’.

Bridget has just 3.5″ ground clearance under her engine sump. She has enough fuel to drive a maximum of 450 miles, this includes two 20 litre jerry cans. I have a compass and will purchase a map when I enter the the different countries, I have also secured 5 days emergency rations should I need to abandon Bridget somewhere in the middle of the a wilderness. The only other thing I need is a good psychiatrist.

That is my challenge, yours is to help raise as much money for UNICEF as you can. There is a ‘Donate Now’ button on the side bar or if you prefer you can go into any branch of Barclays Bank in the UK and ask to make a payment to “Bridget the Midget” The link on our side bar will take you to a donation page on the UNICEF site and there is a wealth of information about the work they do for children around the world. Please help us support this charity. By the way the Bridget the Midget event is privately funded and no money from UNICEF is used in any way to support the event. It all goes to their charity work.

119 Comments

119 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Alan // May 10, 2008 at 8:58 am

    Your mad…. but good luck, donations on its way.

  • 2 Dave Justice // May 11, 2008 at 9:52 am

    I am doubly honoured here, firstly, to be the first to wish Roy & Bridget the very best of luck, secondly, to have been entrusted to carry out the engine rebuild as photographed, I only hope now that they both make it, if Roy’s positive attitude is anything to go by then they’re already halfway back, please help him acheive his ambition by sponsoring this wonderful project it is after all, for the benefit of the children of the world.

  • 3 Kate Dale // May 12, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Good Luck Roy, hope all goes well. Enjoy.

  • 4 Dean Bacchus // May 30, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    I thought the first trip was big but that was obviously a warm up. Good luck on your travels and I will be keeping up to date of your travels on this site….with envy :-)
    All the best.

  • 5 Gary Lock // Jun 11, 2008 at 10:14 am

    Roy, can you give me an email address, as our Club would like to arrange a fundraser event if you call into the Gold Coast (Queensland).

  • 6 Alan // Jun 19, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Just a few days to go before the start.. tension mounting…pit crew having trouble maintaining calm…but we will be glad when you’ve finally gone.

  • 7 Steven Locock // Jun 20, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    Well Dad, not long to go now! Hope everythings going to plan and the car is still working - you at least want to get out of Blighty!

    See you on Sunday morning!!!

  • 8 Stuart Coles // Jun 22, 2008 at 11:45 am

    Good Luck Roy,

    My 1973 Midget is also called Bridget.
    Safe trip and lets hope you raise loads of money for UNICEF.

    Regards

    Stuart

  • 9 Stephen // Jun 23, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Good Luck Roy, We did the same route to India in 2004 in a 1959 Landrover held together with chicken wire and gaffer tape.

    My only advice is to get hold of maps for Iran, Pakistan and India whilst in europe. (We used Nelles maps) They were impossible to find on route. …and watch out for the speed bumps between Taftan and Quetta..they are impossible to see and will really ruin your day!!

  • 10 Greg & Jo // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:46 am

    Very best of luck Roy. Hope all is going well. We’re following your progress and are looking foward to the updates.

  • 11 Gill and Myrick // Jul 29, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    So they have let you into Iran, will they let you out?

  • 12 roy // Jul 29, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you Gill & Myrick,

    I have run out of US$ so they are kicking me out!

  • 13 John King // Jul 29, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Roy,
    I am pleased to hear that you are still rolling along nicely. To think that some MG owners would hesitate at driving to Brighton!
    Best of luck with the next phase of the journey.
    I am reporting your journey in our club newsletter each month and am arranging a donation from the club also.
    I hope you are thinking of writing a book about your exploits and experiences. I’ll be first in the queue. Make sure you write everything down.
    Best wishes and God speed.
    Kind regards
    John
    area secretary
    Oxfordshire MG Owners Club

  • 14 Christophe // Aug 15, 2008 at 8:49 am

    Hi Roy,

    I hope you’re still travelling well - I’ve run into a few problems with my car while in Pakistan which are currently being fixed. I took a couple of photos of you and Bridget while driving to Quetta so let me know how I can email them to you.
    Regards,
    Christophe

    Hi Christophe - Thanks for the note I was wondering about you given the situation here. Please send the photos to mission.control@bridgetthemidget.co.uk and we will post them on the site. I am crossing the border on Monday all being well. Keep in touch and please take care.
    Roy

  • 15 Loggers // Aug 15, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Hi Roy,
    Hope all is still going well and having a good time in Pakistan, you have a new admirer of your car.(max)
    All the best, Loggers and family

    Thanks Loggers. Tell Max I’ll take her for a spin when we get back! - Roy

  • 16 Mohammad Imtiaz // Aug 16, 2008 at 11:04 am

    I would like to pay my heartiest regards to mr.Roy as i met him in Lahore Pakistan ( Jinnah Garden ) previlege to had a company of him for 02 hours , realy is a wonderful personality doing a very noble cause , hey roy do you remember me a young 25 year old boy smoking had a discussion with you

    Imtiaz.

    Hi Mohammad, yes I remember you. Thanks for the chat we had and the wonderful comments above. Keep following the adventure from time to time and stick a your studies. I cross into India on Monday all being well.

    Roy

  • 17 Mohammad Imtiaz // Aug 16, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Roy where are you now in pakistan or planning to reach in india

  • 18 Steven Locock // Aug 18, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    Hi Dad,

    Just had a good catch up on the adventures in Iran a& Pakistan - glad to hear you abd Bridget are surviving!! Enjoy India and I’ll talk to you soon.

    Steven

  • 19 Ian Quinn // Aug 26, 2008 at 11:55 am

    Hi Roy,

    Great to read that Bridget is keeping up with you, and that you managed to survive Pakistan !!

    Cheers,

    Ian

  • 20 caroline Lewis // Aug 26, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Hi Roy
    Thanks for your emails. Judging from the comments above you are making good progress and quite an impression on the locals… How times have changed! Bridget hasn’t got fed up with you yet I see. Good luck. Caroline and Gordon

  • 21 Alison/Flossy, // Aug 28, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Hello, I’m a friend of Elaine’s. You’re trip sounds great - keep up the good work! Hope you’re enjoying Himachal Pradesh if you’re still there - I loved it when I was there a good few years ago. If the bumpy roads start to cause a few aches and pains I’d recommend the hot spring baths if you get the chance. They’re marvellous. Good luck with the rest of your trip, a donatios’s on its way,

    Ali

  • 22 John // Sep 11, 2008 at 8:36 am

    Hi Roy, hope you made it to Chennai OK. I am the BA engineer that you met at the hotel in Bangalore. All the best for the next phase of your journey
    John

  • 23 Parthasarathy // Sep 17, 2008 at 10:13 am

    all the best for your next phase of your journey
    god with you!

    parthasarathy

  • 24 Donna Shaw // Sep 22, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Hi,

    Elaine told me all about your original trip, now there’s no stopping you. I’m so envious of your adventures, but really pleased your having a great time.

    Take care, look after yourself and keep us all updating on your progress. It brightens up our dull Monday mornings.

    Lots of love and best wishes.

    Donna
    xox

  • 25 Alan &Janet // Sep 28, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    hi, remeber us? we met you at the capepanwa hotel. we have arrived home safely, we will keep track of you. keep safe

    Of course I remember you and thanks again for the kind donation - Roy

  • 26 Peter Burroughs // Sep 29, 2008 at 12:02 am

    Hi Roy
    I have just heard about the epic journey your making. You met my sister and her husband Alan and Janet Adams in Capepanwa.
    I believe you watched the TV program Super Human about people over seven feet. I represent the tallest man in Britain Neil Fingleton and Chris Greener. I run the agency with my son in law Warwick Davis, called Willow Personal Management, an agency for tall and short actors. We wish you well. If you have time keep us posted on your progress. I know your next stop is Perth. I have a cousin who lives in Adelaide.
    Good Luck and I will be looking out to see the progress your making.
    Best Wishes
    Peter

  • 27 Neil Stables // Oct 1, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    Hi Roy,

    Just read the account of your journey so far in Enjoying MG. My partner and I returned from a trip to Brittany this last summer. A total of 1753 miles round trip from Glasgow. My Midget 1500 is called Betty and she did us proud even if we did end up on the back of a recovery lorry 70 miles from Glasgow after brake failure.

    Hope every goes well.

    Best Wishes
    Neil

    Thank you very nuch Neil. I trust Betty is fully recovered and she might meet Bridget one day as I do visit there from time to time. - Roy

  • 28 Steven Waring // Oct 2, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Hi Roy - I was in the MG Owners Club mag with my story about driving to Monte Carlo and back. I thought I was being brave and quite clearly, looking at your adventure, I was not. I am very envious and will follow in your footsteps one day. Best of Luck, donation on its way.

    Steven you are very kind, thank you. Hope you enjoy the rest of the journey as it unrolls. - Roy

  • 29 alex pud // Oct 7, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    Hi there roy hope all going well, keep going and good luck.

    Thanks for that Alex. All is well currently.

  • 30 Mike Fairbairn // Oct 13, 2008 at 4:37 am

    Hi Roy,
    Just read about your adventure in “Enjoying M G”. You will remember we left number one with our white BGT August 07 for The Sunshine Coast in Queensland. But we did it the easy way by putting the car on a ship! If you are coming this way we have free accommodation available. Hope to hear from you. Mike & Tricia

    Hi Mike & Tricia
    I was hoping you might see the article and get in touch. I would love to drop in if it’s possible so I will e-mail you my agenda as soon as I know it! Thanks for the message hopefully see you soon. - Roy

  • 31 nader // Oct 13, 2008 at 7:43 am

    hi roy
    i met you in tabrize (iran) . and had a walk and chat with you around the hotel. i am a little bit worried about you and very fond to know about your journey and hopping you good luck and times in your trip .
    hope everything gone well so far
    nader

    Hello Nadar
    Really good to hear from you and yes I do remember our chat. Thanks for leaving a message. There’s no need to worry about me I’m fine and enjoying a fantastic adventure. Please keep following the journey on the site. Latest news is Bridget, the car, has at last landed. Take care Nadar. - Roy

  • 32 Gillian Smith // Oct 20, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Dear Roy,
    The Waitrose bag you were carrying in Perth Australia gave you away as a fellow Brit! I am fascinated by your trip and wish you luck in your travels.
    Regards
    Gill.

    Thanks Gill. Lucky you couldn’t see the dirty underwear in the bag! Give Dorset my best wishes.

  • 33 Patsy Newton // Oct 22, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    Hi Roy
    I’m the other “Waitrose bag spotter”, last seen in Perth along with Gill! Very pleased to hear that Bridget has landed. I bet you can’t wait to be on your way. Just steer clear of road trains and roos! Have a fantastic time in Oz. Wish I was still there.
    Best regards
    Patsy

    Thanks Patsy. It was good meeting you and Gillian. Glad you arrived back safely and I’m sure there will be other chances to return to Oz.

  • 34 terry thomson // Nov 13, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Hello Roy,

    We have just returned from the U.K. travelling 2350 miles in the 27 days. I wished we had an MG but our cases would have been surplus. We travelled the b roads and in the country lanes. Very hard dodging tractors and fast driving locals. My first love was a 46 model “G”. I do not know how far you are across “Oz”

    Best wishes,
    Terry.
    Enjoy our big country and have a safe time while seeing all of our different sights.

    Hi Terry, thanks for the note. I hope you have been as well looked after as I am here. I’ve just passed 2000 miles here having crossed the Nullabor. The diary will be updated this weekend. - Roy

  • 35 Rick // Nov 22, 2008 at 4:25 am

    Hi Roy,
    I saw Bridget at the Geelong railway station on Friday. What a great adventure! Good Luck and Bon Voyage.
    Hi Rick, thanks, don’t tell anyone where it was parked! - Roy

  • 36 Ian Collings // Nov 22, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Hi Roy,

    It was great you could take part as the lead car ahead of about 18 MGs in today’s Geelong Gala Day procession. Hope you enjoyed the day including the BBQ. Safe driving and enjoy the rest of your time in Oz.
    Cheers, Ian.
    Hi Ian, Great to hear from you and the BBQ was excellent despite the rain. Keep rolling. - Roy

  • 37 Susannah and Nick // Nov 29, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    Hi Roy!
    Been keeping abreast of your trip from Mum and Dad, Hope it’s all going well - can’t wait for the slide show on your return!
    Must be summer in Oz now - it’s all a bit dark and cold here!
    Best Wishes from Brighton
    xxxxx
    Hi Sue and Nick, thanks. I counted the kisses and it’s 5. Which of you sent 3? Tickets for the slide show will be on sale soon. - Roy

  • 38 Doug & Dawn Sherman // Dec 1, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Roy
    Glad you enjoyed your stay in Geelong. We were fascinated by your travel tales, and have enjoyed reading your diary and watching the video of the Christmas Bash at Barwon Heads. Hope you are travelling well and have a good time in Sydney.
    Doug & Dawn.
    Thanks for the note Doug and Dawn, and for your hospitality. I will return (Threat) - Roy

  • 39 John & Brian // Dec 10, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Hi Roy,

    hope that Bridget is running OK now after your problems at Sydney Olympic Park. When we left you, the NRMA had just arrived and the technician was trying to work out why she wouldn’t start. I had already run through my list of likely causes gained after 12 years of owning a 1972 MGB.
    Good luck with the rest of the trip.

    Regards
    John

    Hi Both, thanks and Yes Bridget is now running fine after replacing both the fuel tank and copper feed pipe.

  • 40 Ade Kass // Dec 10, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    Hi Roy,

    Good morning. I saw you this morning driving down the ‘Homebush Bay Drive’ and I must say I was jealous and also envy you. I was the stupid looking ‘English black dude’ driving a grey BMW z4 wearing sunglasses even though it was raining…Oh well its hard life trying to look cool. Also thank-you for helping to raise the awareness of children in need through UNICEF…Rest assure I will make my donation on completion of this mail. Wishing you all the best with the remainder of your trip and hope LIVERPOOL wins the premiership this season.

    Hi Ade. Thanks for the comments and you looked ‘cool’ although I only just remember what ‘cool’ is! Sorry about Liverpool, it will be The Gooners with a great comeback. - Roy

  • 41 Ron Begg // Dec 11, 2008 at 12:27 am

    Hi there Roy, many congratulations on your magnificent voyage, it’s quite a challenge!

    It was a quirk of fate that I was in hospital when you were in Barwon Heads, I saw your photo in the Geelong MG magazine….the car looked just great. I currently drive an F and would have loved to get a pic together….next time.

    Good luck with the rest of the trip

    Sorry to have missed you Ron and hope all is now well. Pop over to WA in February with the F and we could do the photo! - Roy

    Ron

  • 42 John Smith // Dec 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Great stuff Roy.

    Bridget has come on a lot since I first got to hear about her - she never even made it to the golf club in those days.

    Have a beer in Sydney Rugby club for me

    Rgds John

    Hi John, I think you still owe me for the last beer! - Roy

  • 43 Norman // Dec 22, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Hi Bro

    Merry Christmas & a happy & interesting new year!

    Glad going so well - since your departure 4th great nephew arrived (Alec) doing very well
    Your Christmas in Aussie mine in Cornwall (plastered) - routine surgery to fuse ankle last Friday - good maid & chaffeur - will be non-weight bearing or driving anywhere for at least 10 weeks - hey ho - catch up on all the sedentary jobs I have been putting off for years

    Will watch your progress with interest and imagine you in warmer climes than UK

    All the best

    Norman

    Thanks Norman, will catch up next year!! - Roy

  • 44 Luke B // Dec 31, 2008 at 5:19 am

    I just saw you 5 minutes ago. Come into Bowen.
    Hi Luke, just seen your message, thanks. I would have loved too but I am at Townsville now. Have a good New Year - Roy

  • 45 Parthasarathy // Dec 31, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Dear Roy
    how are you , very happy new year
    all the best for your next phase of your journey
    god with you!

    parthasarathy, chennai, india.
    Thank you so much Parthasarathy. Good to hear from you. Have a Prosperous New Year - Roy

  • 46 Susannah and Nick // Jan 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Happy New Year Roy! How’s the sunshine? Things here are fine , we had a great new year in central london. Dinner in Boisdales and then off to trafalger square.. terrific! Decorations are now all down and it’s all back to normal. What have you been up to? How’sthe car and the suntan??? Sending you lots of love
    xxxxx
    Thanks Sue and Nick, held up by monsoon flooding at moment. May be 2 or 3 days! Take care - Roy

  • 47 Graham & Sheila Peters // Jan 15, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Roy, wishing you a very happy New Year. thank you for spending time with us & sharing your experiences whilst visiting Noosa. Hope you won’t be awash for too long in the floods. We had our first club outing of the year today & all the members of the MGCCSC present wish you all the best in your onward travels.
    Best regards
    Graham & Sheila peters
    Thank you both for your hospitality. Best of wishes to the club. - Roy

  • 48 Joe Muir // Jan 16, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    good luck on your trip
    I just drove my MGF to Brisbane from Cairns
    and i thought that was a long drive.
    but your trip sounds awsome , happy motoring

    Well thank you Joe. Enjoy the MG. - Roy

  • 49 wendy // Jan 22, 2009 at 6:30 am

    hi
    great to see your little car in mount isa, it’ s a long way from anywhere to here.the roads have not been kind,but we think its great to see so much water.far north queensland is so pretty when wet enjoy your visit and safe travels.you just got your roof up in time today,before more rain.stay safe and thanks for the postcard regards wendy
    Thanks Wendy, it was nice to meet you if only briefly. - Roy

  • 50 Nick Davey // Jan 25, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Roy, I passed you the other week on the M1 (no, not THAT M1 but the Bruce Highway!!!). I did a double take firstly seeing a UK plate in queensland but also a MG Midget. My wife drives a MG F over here (we are both Poms) and we both love MG’s. You are doing a great job andraising money for a good cause. Keep up the great work and good luck for the rest of your trip. Nick & Tina
    Thanks Nick and Tina, you should have stopped me for a coffee - Roy

  • 51 Graham Naismith // Jan 29, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Saw you on the Darwin news! We too are stuck in Darwin waiting for the victoria highway to appear from under the river having driven from the uk!!! Anyway just heard that its opened!!!
    Hi Graham, thanks and good luck on your travels. What are you driving? - Roy

  • 52 Diana // Jan 31, 2009 at 8:18 am

    Roy,

    Hope all this going well, glad to see you got to Darwin. We have all been think about you.

    Diana and Co in Charters Towers.
    Thanks Diana, hope to move towards Broome on Monday - Roy

  • 53 Jo Thoenes // Feb 5, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    Hello Roy - Great to talk to you yesterday…hope you get back on the road ASAP.
    We have 6 inches of snow here this morning! From one extreme to another…..keep motoring….
    Jo
    Thanks Jo and for the other information. - Roy

  • 54 jezz // Mar 7, 2009 at 4:18 am

    Just spotted you in Perth and thought I’d have a look at your website. I’m a Brit living in Perth and enjoy seeing the adventurer/battling against the odds side of the english culture in full flow. Makes a change from the more common ‘brits abroad’ + ‘union jack shorts’ image !

    It brought a smile

    good luck for the rest of the journey
    Thanks Jezz, take it you were the one driving a white sprite? I’m just running in the rebuilt engine - Roy

  • 55 Annette // Mar 27, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Hi Roy,
    Hopefully you have arrived in the UK safely by now.
    I thought of you on Sunday as we had the Midvale Superkhana again - remember you were there in 2008? I missed having you take a video. Mind you I had to use the Mazda 323 this time- though I believe that overall I did better my times obtained in Richard’s MG last year.
    Finally my photo of the sunset (and your car - super imposed) at Rockingham has ended up on the cover of the April Octagon.
    All the best with your next section of the trip.
    Take care
    Regards from Richard as well.
    Hi Annette, well done with the photography (cover of Hello Mag next!). You’ll soon have all the guys beaten at the Superkhana. Thinking of you both - Roy

  • 56 ginguilky // Apr 16, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    hm… really like it
    Thank you Katyai - Roy

  • 57 B.R.Osborn // Apr 27, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    Roy, Hi! A question.
    You may remember my trying to deposit a cheque with the UNICEF a/c.
    Well with the a/c number it was eventually done (£50 from MGCC - Midland Centre on 20/12/08), and it has since been cleared.
    This does not appear on your list on the UNICEF page. We’re not too bothered, but as you are now halfway on your adventure but nowhere near halfway to your target, we wondered if it was included in the total shown.
    On this note, I have put to our committee to have the charity raffle at our Midsummer Gathering on 23rd June (Whittington Inn, Kinver, Staff’s) to be in aid of BtM/UNICEF.
    We usually raise over £200, lets hope for a nice evening and do it again.
    Hi Brian, first of all thanks to you and the club for the generous donation. I will send an e-mail explaining. - Roy

  • 58 andrea naula // Jun 20, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    hello .. glad to meet you … congratulations on your journey are all very interesting. I am live in Ecuador

    Hi Andrea, if only we could learn to speak to each other!! - Roy

  • 59 ANDREA NAULA // Jun 21, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    Hello .. roy is really nice outside that we can not be much I’m studying English and I hope I can learn to talk to you …. My language is a little easier for you as you learn ….

    can you give me your email or just this page ..

  • 60 ANDREA NAULA // Jun 21, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    thanks for the postcard is very nice .. I wish you good luck in your upcoming travels and I hope you have enjoyed my country and especially you enjoyed your stay at the hotel and we apologize for not being able enterder your language …

  • 61 B.R.Osborn // Jun 24, 2009 at 11:26 am

    Roy,
    Thanks to the weather (nice & sunny) our Midsummer Gathering went very well and our raffle girls did an excellent job with the result that we raised over £600 for “BtM/unicef”.
    Now - I can either pay this into the club account and pay via cheque through the bank, which didn’t work too well last time, or I can pay it into my personnal a/c and do it by card. The latter is probably easiest, if so just make sure it is credited to the MGCC - Midland Centre event and not me.
    Regards Brian
    Hi Brian, you are an absolute ace, Thanks very much indeed. It would be best to pay it through the site. Thanks to all the folk at the Midland MGCC as well. - Roy

  • 62 GT // Jul 3, 2009 at 4:30 am

    “By the way the Bridget the Midget event is privately funded and no money from UNICEF is used in any way to support the event. It all goes to their charity work.”

    Hats off to you, that’s the way to do an adventure like this. I am so tired of hearing about someone doing something for a charity and then it turns out they get their expenses covered and the charity gets anything that might be left over. Just last week I was reading about three women from the US who were going to swim the Channel and were doing it for an MS charity. In reality, they were using the charity to solicit funds for their trip.
    Rest assured GT, all donations go to the charity alone. I could do with a small loan though come to think of it! - Roy

  • 63 Tim // Jul 3, 2009 at 6:11 am

    I have a 1977 right side drive MG Midget, Yellow. It is in Northampton Massachusetts. Shipped here when I left London in 2006. Bare metal restoration in 1996, won best late model in the 1997 Surrey Run. Love the car and I am still a member of the MG Owners Club and former member of the Wycombe Area MG Owners Club. If your trip will bring you to Massachusetts email me and i’ll buy you a pint at the local brewery.
    Sounds a great offer Tim, thanks. - Roy

  • 64 Gordon Chow // Jul 3, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    I am pleased to have to opportunity to wish you success on your journey! My interest in your trip is that I had owned a 1977 Trumph Spirefire; of course a two seater. I can related to your car concerns as I am familiar with the midget. Some of my most favourite times was with this Spitfire. Wish you and yours ,”Good health and safe journey”

    Canada; Montreal
    Thank you Gordon. Of course the Spitfire and Midget shared the same engine, or should that be ‘power unit’ in todays jargon. - Roy

  • 65 santiago // Jul 6, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Me llamo la atencion ver este fabuloso mg, aca en el pruerto de caldera -copiapo chile, y al revisar la foto que le tome en la hosteria ; busque su sitio y aqui estoy leyendo su aventura, claro que no se su idioma pero con la traduccion me entere de su mision. Seria bonito la presentacion de fotografias en su paso por chile. Felicitaciones en lo propuesto y buen viaje.
    Hi, I used google to translate your message and thank you. Hope you enjoy the adventure. - Roy

  • 66 Jo // Jul 9, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Great to speak to you - so sorry it was such a terrible line….but we will speak again sooner rather than later. Look after yourself and the wonderful Bridget…

    Jo & the afternoon team
    Hi Jo, as you say shame about the line. There’s a bunch of Ozzies in UK currently supposedly for Classic Goodwood but I think they just want a good pint. Thanks for all your help - Roy

  • 67 Ginna // Aug 1, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Hey.. I saw you in Amarillo on route 66. I’m sure I was the only one that raced home to see exactly what brigdgethemidget.co.uk was exactly. This is something that I find very interesting and hope you make it. That would be awesome for me to say that I saw you in Amarillo, Texas when you make it big. Good luck! Have lots of fun!
    Hi Ginna, thanks for those sentiments. I’m in the Holiday Inn if you would like a drink. - Roy

  • 68 Dick & Kathy // Aug 1, 2009 at 5:42 am

    Hi Roy,

    Just heard you might be coming through Page, AZ next week. Hope we can meet and welcome you to Lake Powell and the canyon country. We’ll be the ones in the ‘59 Mark IX Saloon or the ‘74 E-Type.
    Hi Dick and Kathy, thanks I look forward to seeing you all there. A Mark IX eh, not many of those around. - Roy

  • 69 Enrique y Erika // Aug 1, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Hi Roy, how are you? sorry, but my english is not very good, we are Enrique and Erika, father and daughter (7 years old) of Panama, i have a BMW 1988 white convertible and we share with you the sunday 12 of july here in Panama.
    Hello Enrique and Erika, I do remember you and thanks for looking at the site. Best wishes - Roy

  • 70 Shareef Hassan // Aug 1, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Roy,

    Best of luck to you. I am in Nicaragua, Central America. I drove my MGB from Miami to Nicaragua. I was on the receiving end of “it cannot be done”. Enjoy Mexico. Once you are out of the cities and on the toll roads, it is like a personal autobahn. Sometimes a good 100 mile stretches of open road and very well maintained. Go slow in Guatemala. The potholes are big. Might even swallow a Midget whole. The only ground clearance issues in Central America is the sleeping policemen. Be careful at night. They are rarely marked or painted, and you just have to know that they are there.

    If you work yourself into a difficult spot while down here I have a small factory and know many small workshops that will be able to fabricate or overhaul anything you need.
    Thanks Shareef. I’ve arrived in the USA now, but kind thought. - Roy

  • 71 Carlos Rosado // Aug 4, 2009 at 3:54 am

    Neat =) saw you at the costarica-nicaragua border!
    Hi Carlos, hope you enjoy the site. - Roy

  • 72 Tony and Sue Parkes // Aug 5, 2009 at 5:11 am

    Hi Roy
    Good to speak to you in Page (Arizona). Bridget looks great and from the looks of things you have gathered a huge fan base from across the world.
    Will have to speak to my TR7 about Bridget’s achievements inthe hopes that impending retirement allows me (and the TR) to emulate at least a little of what you have both achieved.
    We have moved on from Page to Canyon de Chelly but will continue to follow your progress.
    If you are at a loose end on 20th June 2010 we have a place saved for you on the Heritage Classic Tour of the Derbyshire Peak District and also a ccommodation at both ends of the event.
    Best of luck with the rest of the trip, will send donation as soon as we land back in soggy old England (August 14th)

    Tony and Sue Parkes
    Thanks very much to you both. I look forward to the Peak District if I can find my way! - Roy

  • 73 Gabe + Paula // Aug 5, 2009 at 5:33 am

    Passed you on I-40 West on Sunday August 2. You seemed to be chugging along nicely. Best of luck to you and we will definately send our donation along.

    I love people with a passion. Keep it going!!!
    Hi Gabe and Paula, thanks for the comment and the donation. Hope you enjoy the site. - Roy

  • 74 Peter // Aug 7, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Hi Roy, (sorry for the premature post)
    We overtook you today on the way to Zion National Park. We drove a blue Lincoln Town Car (rental) but really wanted to swap cars. Unfortunately, since we were three, and the two jerrycans are a must …
    All the best on your grand tour!
    Hi Peter, I was thinking all the way to Vegas “I wish I could have a blue Lincoln…instead of a MG!!” Thanks for the message Peter. - Roy

  • 75 Don Scott // Aug 8, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Hi Roy - been following your travels since S America. If you are going to be anywhere near the northwest (Oregon) I can suggest some great routes for you. Also, the All British Field Meet in Portland is the first weekend in September. Would love to meet up with you (and Bridget) and buy you a pint. Safe travels!

  • 76 Leslie, Deno, Alexandra & Cole // Aug 8, 2009 at 3:56 am

    Cheers Roy,
    My family and I met you at the Grand Canyon. The story we shared was about my mum and how her father was killed in Hayling Island in WWII. I wish you could have spoken with my mother. She would love to chat with someone who knows some information about what happened during that time. Best of luck on your journey with your awesome car! We are back in Maine.
    The Constantine Family
    Hi to you all, I do indeed remember you and I know the area around Hayling Island well. Best wishes to you all. - Roy

  • 77 Kate // Aug 9, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    If you would like to consider going to Kalifornia via Elko, NV, the road north was designed for Spridgets. One of the list members tells me it will remind you of the roads from down under but, never being fortunate enough to have visited OZ, I cannot confirm that. I would be happy to take Madge Midget out of the garage and lead you on a tour of the local area, including some alpine views that one would never expect to find in the high desert. It’s also possible that I might be able to get a hotel comped for you, but I will at least spring for a nice lunch or dinner.
    Hi Kate, you’re a gem, but I drove into Bakersfield today via Death Valley. But thanks anyway, shame I won’t meet you. - Roy

  • 78 Angie & Jin // Aug 13, 2009 at 6:05 am

    Hi, Roy,

    We saw you driving on I-15 as you were leaving Utah into Arizona/Nevada. We took several shots of you and Bridget. We saw Bridget again in a gas station in Mesquite, Nevada, and waited for you, but couldn’t find you.

    Our hats off to you for your adventurous spirit, and for the good cause.

    Have safe travels, and hope you return home safely, with many wonderful tales to tell!

    If by any chance you are still in southern California, please let us know - we’d love to hear your quests and stories over dinner and drinks!
    Hi Angie and Jin, thanks I am glad you enjoyed the blog and seeing Miss Bridget. I am in Frisco until Saturday. - Roy

  • 79 Irene Hodge // Aug 14, 2009 at 2:52 am

    My husband just said hello to you in traffic crossing the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. Did an internship with UNICEF while at. university and have always been a fan. Best of luck and hope you enjoy the US. Check out my home state of Wyoming. Least populated state in the union. Irene
    Hi Irene, these Iphones are wonderful things. Thanks for getting in touch and hope you enjoy the site. - Roy

  • 80 Bob T // Aug 14, 2009 at 7:07 am

    Roy,

    Glad you were able to make it to our MGOC meeting tonight. We all enjoyed hearing about your adventure. Best of luck crossing North America and Safety Fast!

    Bob
    Thank you Bob, and thanks also to the other members of the club for your hospitality. - Roy

  • 81 Troy MacVicar // Aug 19, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Hey Roy!

    I just wanted to pop on and check our your website. By the way, I am the young guy that was working at a Chevron Station in Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon. This is great though! I think it is great what you are doing, and that your so determined to prove those people wrong that said you couldn’t do it. Keep going strong and I hope you have a fabulous trip. hope to see you again! =) oh! and I just want to say thank you for being incredibly nice and polite. its always great to meet a brand new person and them be super nice to have a conversation with, especially at a gas station. haha. alright, good luck! =)

    Troy MacVicar
    Hi Troy, thanks for the great comments and remember you can do anything you want if you’re determined. - Roy

  • 82 Ben Wershof // Aug 21, 2009 at 5:25 am

    Hi, I saw you North of San Francisco on the highway 101. Took a great photo!!
    Is there someway I can send it to you?!
    All the best, and enjoy the drive!!
    Ben
    Hi Ben, thanks for the comment and I will e-mail you so you have the address. - Roy

  • 83 Andrea + Jason // Aug 26, 2009 at 5:35 am

    Hello!

    We are on our honeymoon and we spotted Bridget in Nelson, BC. We hope you love this area as much as we do. Our favourite activities that we suggest you visit in this area are taking a swim in Slocan Lake, tubing down the Slocan River, or visiting Cody Caves.

    Happy trails!

    Andrea + Jason
    Hi to you both, thanks for taking the time out of your honeymoon to look at the site. I hope your joint journey is as enjoyable as ours has been, without the bumps! - Roy

  • 84 Mike Powley // Aug 29, 2009 at 5:30 am

    Hi Roy, great you particpated with us at the Hertigage Slalom …you have a page on our site ….hope you like it Mike P.
    http://www.jaguarmg.com/2009_heritage_slalom2.html
    Hi Mike, thanks for the message and thanks to everyone involved in the Slalom. It was great fun. - Roy

  • 85 Fritz Peyerl // Aug 31, 2009 at 1:30 am

    Roy, it was nice meeting you and having a sunday afternoon.
    I was honored trying to get your brake lights fixed.
    Good luck on your final run home

    Fritz
    Hi Fritz, it was great meeting you and thanks for the help. Bob gave me the switch from his MGB and so everything is working. I know things will get better for you and if I can do anything, just ask. - Roy

  • 86 Andy Hardie // Aug 31, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Bon voyage as you head out across the vast Canadian prairie. Thanks for being with our group on Saturday, (sorry I missed Sunday’s tour).
    I’ve been trying without success to leave a donation with UNICEF on your My Fundraising page, but have encountered problems which I have been in touch with them about. Hope it gets resolved shortly, but if not I’ll let you know and get the funds to you by other means.
    Happy trails my friend, I hope our paths cross again at some time in the future. So glad you got to meet Fritz…………..quite a guy.

    Andy
    Hi Andy and thank you and all the guys at the club for your kindness and hospitality, and yes Fritz is quite a guy. - Roy

  • 87 Andy Hardie // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Pictures of you and Bridget sent to mission control Roy.
    Cheers
    Andy
    Thanks for the photos, MC will send them on to me. - Roy

  • 88 Annette // Sep 2, 2009 at 5:47 am

    Great to hear you are in good health and still undertaking more exciting adventures.
    We gadged a lift to Kalgoorlie in a Volvo cabover … for a few days - this was a little different to your trip to there.
    Hope the rest of the trip goes well
    Cheers Annette/Richard
    Hi Annette and Richard, good to hear from you. Richard will be restoring Roadtrains next. - Roy

  • 89 Cam Douglas // Sep 3, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Right on, that’s the spirit.

    I thought driving from Canada to Costa Rica was a big deal.

    All the best to you.

    If you are coming by Kitchener Waterloo in Ontario let me know.

    Cam
    Hi Cam, thanks for the support. I’ll need to check the route on a map. - Roy

  • 90 James // Sep 3, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    We just sighted Bridget in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 15 minutes ago, parked at the Howard Johnson’s hotel.
    This is on the west outskirts of the city.
    She’s looking good!
    Good luck to you, Roy!
    Hi James, thanks and yes she’s there now but only until daybreak. We head off for Thunder Bay. If you see us toot your horn and donate to UNICEF! - Roy

  • 91 Tim // Sep 4, 2009 at 2:31 am

    G’day Roy,

    Tim here from a radio station in little ol’ New Zealand. By any chance could we give you a ring and chat to you about the trip and the charity sometime soon?

    Tim
    Hi Tim, thanks I’m sure we can arrange something. I will e-mail you direct to sort the best way. Regards to all Kiwi’s that have been following the adventure on the web site. - Roy

  • 92 Andy Hardie // Sep 5, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Hi Roy
    by now you will have said farewell to the prairies and be on to the Canadian Shield and northern Ontario. More “WOW” scenery which your camera will be unable to do justice…..watch out for those black flies too :(. Great pictures of your visit here in Calgary tho’.
    The Datsun you captured will be a 60’s “Fairlady” . It came to be in’63 in Japan in 1500cc guise, though it was the more popular 1600 & 2000 variants were available in north America until 1970. Where did you spot it? Very quick in their day, but horrible rust buckets, hence their scarcity today. The 240Z which was also a “Fairlady” in most places (tho’ not here in n.America) superseded it.
    Hope you enjoy the spectacular journey around Lake Superior’s north shore and Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay on your way to Hogtown (Toronto)
    Cheers from Calgary
    Andy
    Hi Andy, thanks and yes the Datsun was the 1600cc version spotted in Regina nr the Wascana Centre. Got the photos of Calgary thanks, they’re now in the Gallery. Best wishes - Roy

  • 93 Martin Truman // Sep 7, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Hello Roy, best of luck. Holy smokes that quite the adventure and also for a great cause. I am an ex-pat from Oxford, just 5 miles from the Abingdon MG factory. I also have an 1978 MG Midget 1500, same color as yours British Racing Green. Hope to meet you in Ottawa, with some of my fellow MG club friends on Sept 8/9.

    Cheers,

    Marty
    Hi Marty, thanks and look forward to meeting you soon. - Roy

  • 94 Polly Blue // Sep 8, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Hi Briget, Tomorrow I’m going to work with my owner, Trish, who works near the Parliament buildings in downtown Ottawam, as mentioned by fellow Ottawa MG Club member, Robert Duquette. Roy sounds like a lot of fun, and obviously takes very good care of you. Looking forward to meeting you during your stay in our nation’s lovely capital city. (Trish is very patriotic, considering she’s a Brit in exile!)
    Love Polly
    Hi Polly and Trish, look forward to meeting up with you and exchanging stories. - Birdget and Him

  • 95 Martin Truman // Sep 10, 2009 at 3:14 am

    Hello Roy, great meeting you in Ottawa. Wow what a fantastic adventure, lots of great stories. Please stay in touch. I will certainly drop by when next in UK.

    Have a safe drive to Halifax & from Liverpool to the chequered flag in Oxford.

    Cheers,

    Marty
    Thanks Marty and it’s good to see ex-pats doing well. Best wishes - Roy

  • 96 Lindsay Trevitt // Sep 11, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Goodahroy!
    well it has been about 18months since you wandered in to Sydney escaping the bushfires before teaching bridget to swim in northern Queensland.
    It would seem that that little car is holding together and that you should complete your travels - Christmas?
    keep it safe old mate!
    Hi Lindsay, good to hear from you. Bridget is doing well and we should finish by mid-October. All the best to all the guys at the Sydney MGCC. - Roy

  • 97 David Nielsen // Sep 13, 2009 at 12:32 am

    FABAC(Fredericton Area British Automobile Club) is an active fun-loving club who would love to intercept you on your way through New Brunswick. I hope it’s not too late to include the provincial capital in your tour. If you can give us an approximation of when and where you might be traveling in our province, I think we can rustle up some members to give you a little highway escort–and maybe a meal.
    Our club will be discussing your adventure and looking at the possibility of a good donation.
    All the best with Bridget.
    Hi David, currently my route is from Gaspe to Halifax Via Moncton. How long is the detour to Fredericton? It might be possible. - Roy

  • 98 David Nielsen // Sep 13, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Hi Roy(and Bridget!)
    Fredericton is a two hour drive out of your way from Moncton on excellent roads. Our monthly meeting is on Wednesday and it would be terrific to have you join us. Our president is with CBC and might be a connection for some publicity. Otherwise, we should be able to interest the local newspapers with your story. That might generate some donation. Worth a try.
    My phone 506-363-2814 if that helps. Otherwise, email always works as I check it regularly.
    - David
    Hi David, I have to say it looks possible. I am due to leave Gaspe on Wednesay but was going to stop on route as I would like to see as much of mother nature in this area as possible. Could we strike a deal for Thursday and then I can go on to Moncton for Friday. What do you say? - Roy

  • 99 David Nielsen // Sep 14, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Let’s plan on your arrival in Fredericton sometime on Thursday. You can let me know an approximate time as that day approaches. I’ll set some things in action and see what we can come up with. I’ll be doing a little fiddle entertainment Thursday morning at the local hospital but am totally free the rest of the day. I’ll keep you posted on my progress in making arrangements here.
    I am very happy that you feel you can amend your itinerary to include Fredericton. You are certainly getting close to accomplishing your objective–at least the traveling part. I wish you all the best in the UNICEF aspect as well.
    Cheers,
    David
    Thank you David. Look forward to meeting you later in the week. - Roy

  • 100 Don Pinnell // Sep 15, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Hi Roy, Don from the Greater Moncton British Motoring Assoication, we hear you are passing through our area soon. We would like to meet up with you in Mocton. Drop us a line and let us know when you will be in town and we will get as many of the group out as possible. We would love to show our hospitality and give our support. Don
    Hi Don and thanks for leaving the message. i will e-mail the details to you direct. - Roy

  • 101 Tanya Shonaman // Sep 17, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Hi Roy, I saw you in Fredericton today!! I hope you are enjoying the sunny weather…it is amazing what you are doing! Great job…and best of luck with the rest of the trip.
    Hello Tanya and thanks. Great town you have here. - Roy

  • 102 Charles Aulds // Sep 18, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    I saw the car about 45 minute ago (around 12h30) on Main Street in Moncton, New Brunswick.

    Those cases on the “boot rack” caught my attention.
    Hi Charles, the cases are Jerry Cans for extra fuel. Hope you enjoy the website and thanks for leaving a message. - Roy

  • 103 Colin & Lucille Sexstone // Sep 19, 2009 at 1:01 am

    Hello Roy,
    My wife & I spoke with you (albeit too briefly) at the Laplante Motel in Gaspe the other evening.Had wanted to speak with you again the next morning but unfortunately heard you firing up Bridget way before we really wanted to get up! lol. It was a pleasure speaking with you and trust the remainder of your tour will get you home safe and sound. We will be contributing to your cause once we arrive home. All the best,
    Colin & Lucille
    PS: We also intend to share your escapades with our fellow Durham Eastenders British Car Club here in Oshawa, Ontario
    Hey Colin and Lucille, nice to hear from you. Thanks for the message and best wishes to you both, and to the members of the Durham Eastenders British CC. - Roy

  • 104 rob prime // Sep 19, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    hey Roy, just want to say hi and thanks again for the visit and spending time with the Greater Moncton British Car Club.Kim and I had a great time and loved the stories.Wish you had more time to stay.If I ever decide to get rid of the Healey I will give you a call.
    Thanks again.
    Hi Rob and Kim, thanks for that but I won’t hold my breath. Personally I think you are right. - Roy

  • 105 Marilia // Sep 20, 2009 at 5:11 am

    This is so cool, we saw you and Bridget in Canada on August 28th when we were on our way from Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, to Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta!
    I took a few pictures and you can see them in one of my Picasa albums:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/MariliaClark/FAIRMONTHOTSPRINGSBCTOBANFFANDLAKELOUISEALBERTAAug282009?pli=1#

    All the best!
    Marilia and Gary Clark from Dallas, Texas
    Hi Marilia and Gary, well I didn’t see you taking those, they’re very good. Thanks for taking the trouble and visiting our site, and glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes - Roy

  • 106 Pat and Roger // Sep 20, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Hi Roy! We were traveling with Gary and Marilia when she photographed you in Canada. What a wonderful adventure…and so special to share it with the world via internet. Dedicating your adventure to UNICEF is not only a stroke of genius but incredibly generous. Best wishes and good luck. If you ever travel to Knoxville, TN, you are welcome to stop at our place for some ‘Southern Hospitality’.
    Hi Pat and Roger, very generous of you thanks. I may well take you up on one day. - Roy

  • 107 Jeff Brown // Sep 22, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Saw you on our local news tonite. Welcome to Halifax! What a great idea. Godspeed.
    Hi Jeff, thanks very much. Best wishes, Roy.

  • 108 Sally Jorgensen // Sep 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    I heard the interview on Main Street CBC and was intrigued and impressed by your exploits!! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the cross Canada trek. Good luck with the last few miles of your trip.
    Hi Sally, you are most kind thank you. Hope you enjoy the web site. - Roy

  • 109 Polly Blue // Sep 24, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Hi Roy, Just read the latest instalment of The Diary and glad to hear you enjoyed your drive to Halifax. Before he went all weird on us, Michael Jackson recorded a song with a lovely melody and the most compelling lyrics about changing the world. Maybe you haven’t reached your fundraising target yet, Roy, but I’m sure there are many people around the world who are enriched beause you were in their life, if only for a short time. Just reading some of your kind and encouraging responses to people’s comments on this site proves that, and you truly have done so much toward healing the world. I can’t think of anyone else in who’s company I spent less than an hour who impressed me as much as you’ve done and I dedicate this song to you and your trusty Bridget.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W61Q-EZ8R7M (I hope it plays! You might have to cut and paste the link into your browser.)
    To everyone else reading this: take out your credit card now and make a donation to this wonderful cause. The world’s children still need our help.
    Cheers, Roy and Bridget - safe home - I’m looking forward to the final instalment.
    Trish (and Polly Blue, of course!)
    PS: We nominate Roy Locock for the next Head Honcho of the United Nations!!
    Hi Trish and thank you so much for the beautiful comments. It has been a terrific adventure enhanced so much by people like yourself. Bless you - Roy

  • 110 Andy Hardie // Sep 25, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Hi Roy,
    I echo Trish’s comments completely, you are truly an inspiration.
    I am so glad that you chose to enjoy coast to coast Canadian hospitality.
    Safe travels back to England, and when you collect Bridget from Liverpool, say hello to Merseyside for me. The place I was born, (Ellesmere Port, on the Cheshire side) and a place I will always love. Ironic that you should choose to arrive at a place so many left to come to a new life in the new world, North America.
    God speed until we meet again.
    Hi Andrew and thank you for your kindness. I am also delighted that I decided to stay in Canada on this final leg of my foreign driving. Canada is great. - Roy

    Andy

  • 111 Gary & Anita Lock // Sep 27, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Congratulations Bridget (& Roy) for finishing one of the greatest epic journeys completed by an MG! We have kept up-to-date with all your trials & tribulations, and look forward to catching up in the UK next year…that’s if you are not pushing a wheelchair down to Morocco!
    All the Best Roy,
    Gary & Anita
    Hi You Two, thanks very much, officially still got 200 miles to go from Liverpool. I look forward to seeing you both again. - Roy

  • 112 Bob Hamilton // Sep 30, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Hi Roy, we really enjoyed your visit with BATANS (www.batans.ca) in Halifax and especially your wonderful slideshow at the Riverside Pub. You are an inspiration to many of us who have often had thoughts of doing the same thing. Thanks for dropping by and trust you are safely home and Bridget is on the boat safely from the container pier in Halifax.
    Hello Bob, thanks for the message and it was my pleasure meeting the guys at BATANS. - Roy

  • 113 Dex // Oct 16, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Hi Roy….you’re mad lol ! But well done mate and big respect to you for doing this. Somehow think my 55 plate TF wouldn’t make it out the country let alone around the world !
    Hi Dex, the point is not how far you go but that you go somewhere. Thanks for the comment and keep motoring - Roy

  • 114 Neil Browning // Oct 16, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    Congratulations on completing your epic trip. I have a 1975 model and I barely have the courage to take it out on the streets of London!
    Well done!

    Donation en route.
    Hi Neil, thanks very much and I know what you mean about the streets of London! - Roy

  • 115 paul greene // Oct 24, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Hi Roy,

    Heard about your fantastic trip yesterday on Radio 5 Live while I was taking out the engine out of my Midget 1500 to do the clutch! A brilliant achievement for you, the car and Unicef. Sounds like you had a great time. Well done! Paul (Member 3774 - Midget and Sprite Club).
    Thanks Paul, I met many of your fellow members in Brisbane when I was over there, great crew. - Roy

  • 116 Emma Mogg // Oct 29, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Roy
    I saw you and Bridget on the M1 on 14th Oct 09 and decided to check out your website. What an amzing story. I admire your lust for life.
    I too had an MG Midget called Brenda but sadly she was sold and I now drive a boring BMW. But one day I will be back behind the wheel completing an epic adventure of my own. Thanks for the inspiration.
    What’s the next big adventure for you and Bridget?
    Hi Emma, glad you liked the site. What’s next? Not sure about Bridget at the moment but I thought I might come and visit you! - Roy

  • 117 John Hanna // Oct 30, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Hi Roy,
    I have just now heard about your trip and I am very impressed and envious. I am now inspired to take a similar trip.
    Thanks for the inspiration and congratulations on making your trip a success!!!
    Hi John, glad it’s helped you. I should wait for warmer weather now though. - Roy

  • 118 Tony Gaye // Nov 22, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Dear Roy,

    I had to laugh……after of course , sewing the buttons back on that had busted off from pride in our little midget/sprite phenomenon.

    In June, 1965, my best friend and I, the day after graduating high school, departed Tripoli, Libya in my 1964 Sprite and drove west thru, Tunisa, Algeria, Morroco, Across the straights to Gibralter, on to Spain and eventually Denmark then back down to Calais, over to Liverpool, two and a half months after leaving Tripoli, boarded the Queen Mary and sailed to New York. There we disembarked, unloaded the Sprite and headed west again to Long Beach, California. After three days in Long Beach, I turned around and drove another 1375 miles to Norman Oklahoma to enroll in my freshman year of college.

    With the exception of a fender bender in Malaga and a rear wheel bearing in Denver, Colorado, the Sprite ran effortlessly. The car stayed in my family for nearly another 200,000 miles and ten years.

    I am deeply moved by your saga and am motivate to do something similar.

    Where to next? Will it be in a Midget again?

    Congratulations on your SPECTACULAR adventure.

    Tony
    Hello Tony and thanks. The next run will be a little less spectacular but there are a couple more ‘big ones’ to do starting perhaps in 2011. I hope to make an announcement regarding the future on here later this week. I could have done with your expertise from time to time as my gallery is witness too. Enjoy your motoring. - Roy

  • 119 Al McNaughton Gisby // Jan 19, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Hello Roy…you are an inspiration…and I was worried about doing the trip in an Mitsubishi L200. Would be grateful to have a direct email contact as have a few questions about tips on organising a trip. Kind regards

    Hi Al, I will send to you directly. - Roy

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