Motorcycle Explorer Jan 2016 Issue 9 | Page 2

Motorcycle Explorer Issue 9 MOTORCYCLE EXPLORER MEET THE TEAM WELCOME Washed Out But Not Up James Owens - Editor Graham Field - Columist LMG - Tech Advisor Liane - Marketing Alexis Cardes - Video Journo HOW TO CONTACT US The weather is often a form of polite conversation but over the past few months it's been a topic of some serious concern. At least it has in Lancashire England. There has been weather of biblical proportions of late and many people have found they have no home after the floods. Mass power cuts the likes I have not seen since I was a kid. Mycroft Publishing MEM 26 Church Bank Over Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1DT MEM lost a big chunk due to the floods and power cuts and thank God for back-up on the cloud for getting this issue out. The office was taken out and we have moved up north and up a hill! We now enjoy the beauty of a small village and the water and the mud is gone. It has been nothing short of a miricle that loss of life has not gone on and hope all those who have lost their home (here and abroad) find shelter and a safe harbour. T 07818447680 E [email protected] Something like this puts things into perspective for everyone and this is also true of world travel. Something that I have been without for some time now, looking after a young family and an every younger magazine. www.memrider.com MEM cannot accept any liability for losses incurred by any person as a result of a default on the part of an advertiser in 'MEM'. ©mycroftpublishing 2014 Riding through a remote village in the some less developed country has the same impact for me. A deep and profound feeling of gratitude that my kids have clean water, food and education. They may notappreciate it yet but I do hope they take up Dad's advice (for once) and travel when they are able. The driving force behind this service is to entertain and to inspire you to get out there and enjoy your planet. Meet new people and make your own opinions about countries... don't forget to have a laugh while you do it. I still maintain that Monty Python put it best when they not only said but sang: Always look on the bright side of life Ride safe out there James SUPPORT MEM We use very limited advertising, we keep going because of your donations, even just 1 gets the job done! Thank You You can do this via secure paypal and please feel free to leave us a message.