I think I've fucked up.
I messed about too long thinking about where to buy the best priced luggage racks from. I found a really helpful chap on eBay (shop name; Classicorama), who was in Vietnam and could supply stainless steel racks at a good price. Time zone differences and work commitments meant that our negotiations were drawn out and by the time it came to agree a price and send the money, we were already on the critical path for delivery.
"Delivery to the UK can take 3 - 4 weeks"
"OK, lets do it!"
I calculated the time we had left before departure - 3 weeks, 2 days. And I havent even worked out yet how to get Scottys racks from my house to his 100 miles away...... and then we have to fit them (assuming they are the right ones)..... and it would be nice to do a little test run round the block fully laden before setting off on a long journey.
Oh, what a cock up :-(
I generally have a fairly optimistic view on life, and have often gotten away with sailing close to the wind, but as I sit and write this now, the cold reality of this hopelessly thought out purchase is starting to sink in.
I think we might have to revert to plan B (Hastily worked out as I type) - I reckon we are going to have to take the hit and purchase full price racks from our friendly neighbourhood scooter parts suppliers, and get them fitted asap. Then when the 4 racks from Vietnam arrive, I will have to simply sell them on ebay - My challenge is do this without the wife finding out (we could do without the additional cash-flow burden)
I am away now working for a week, so I have no time to get things sorted. Its all a big fuck up that is starting to stress me.
On the upside, I did buy a pair of sunglasses off ebay in the early hours of this morning while laying wide awake in bed..... so its good to see I have my priorities in order
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