Its been 15 years of happiness for both of us here in India

[Chris Mad dog]

Hi guys,
15 years ago I came to India as a stupid foreigner! I met a guy called Sujit and a guy called Manchirag And with a couple of others IBRMC Udaipur was born. Many evenings were spent planning routes sitting on my main room carpet. It was a good time that I will never forget. Since then I have seen so much of India both with the brotherhood and solo. To say that Christine and I love this country would be an understatement. We have many fantastic memories of Bulletiapa's and rides to some of the strangest places I have ever seen... Amazing India.
We had intended that this year I would be come a citizen however the Indian government disagree. In short Christine cannot get a work permit any more and has to leave the country. This has devastated both of us, 15years and plans still to play out and suddenly it is all over.
IBRMC Udaipur means a great deal to me even not being able to ride, just reading of their exploits and looking at their pictures has done a lot to keep me sane since my heart attack which stopped me working on my project: motorcycle and sidecar which still sadly sits in my garage complete but just needing to be put together again something that I dont have the ability to do anymore.
This move from India means we will not be taking furniture, fittings, tools etc so basically everything we own over the next few days get sorted and over the next few days I will list them on this site. I have loads and loads of tools which I will also photograph and list obviously this is done on a "You collect it" basis.
Christine and I cannot explain how terrible and hurt we feel over leaving what has become our home together.
I am hoping someone will give me a lift for my last independance day ride. It seems so hard to say that this will be my last.
I will keep you up to date.......Hail IBRMC

[satty]

Disheartened to hear that you got to leave India Chris. You are one of the most cherished members of IBRMC and will always be. Udaipur won't be the same without you and Christine. So many fond memories of the young couple always partying hard at Bulletiapa.

Hope we cross paths again somewhere someday.. Till then cheers mate and wishing you a great time back home..Stay young and live on!