Many thanks David for being our first fueller - we've got an incredible story to show the world - and you're part of it! Pass the link around to anyone who might be able to help and we'll get this thing rolling down the dirt road in no time at all.

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 10th, 2011 at 11:42 PM EST

Adam, you're a bloody legend! You're getting a mention in the credits, and a copy of the Documentary in 1080HD quality. And a pint should we bump into each other down at the pub!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 11th, 2011 at 01:21 AM EST

Verena! Thank you so much! Every single bit helps and your contribution means food for the walkers - biltong that chews like leather and smells like leather and tastes like, well, steak. Thanks very much - we'll be giving you a mention in the credits and keep you updated. Footage of some of the chaps training will be taken on Wednesday. Stay tuned!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 11th, 2011 at 03:48 PM EST

Thanks Martin! Every bit counts and you've just bought a couple of bags of spuds for the lads to peel and some oil and another drop of fuel for the trucks. You'll be kept up to date on the progress of the team and remember - that offer in the Support crew is open!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 11th, 2011 at 05:17 PM EST

Marc - you're a legend!!! You'll be getting recognition as a Bronze supporter in our credits, the DVD of the entire Documentary and a pub shout from me the next time I see you! You're also getting added to the group page for footage, updates and the commentary that goes on in the production [such as inapproriate banter between ex-soldiers]. Once again - thanks for your support and we will not let you down!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 11th, 2011 at 05:42 PM EST

Alex and Karen Mitchell - what can I say?! Thanks so much for having the vision to get behind us and make it possible for a visual feast of kit, tentage and activities that the vehicles were manufactured for in the first place. In most cases, it will have been decades since the hardware was used for real life expeditions - but it has all been cared for and looked after by the owners and it will be stunning to see them in a fully immersed operation again. You've been included in the closed group on Facebook and will get updates, read the banter between the lads, see photographs and footage and read all the info on what it takes to get one of these events off the ground. You'll also get a mention in the credits of the documentary with our thanks!! It's great to have you behind us!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 11th, 2011 at 11:23 PM EST

Tim Musson, not content to simply throw himself off the deep end and walk the route, you've added to the fund and for that I take my hat off to you! You're determined, have devoted yourself to acquiring the kit and doing the long miles of training required. And now you've help us get a step closer to the goal - sunburn, early melanoma, and a mind set changing trip of a lifetime. Thanks buddy. See you in Tweed real soon!!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 12th, 2011 at 01:47 AM EST

Caroline, my absolute thanks! Every bit helps us prepare and know what we can and cannot afford. Your help means we get that much further along the line. I'll add you to the closed group and you'll get updates, footage, and see the goings-on as we gear up for the big adventure. Thanks again!!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 12th, 2011 at 03:54 PM EST

Erika Bailey, many thanks for your support - I see you've backed a project before and I really appreciate the belief you've laid on us that we too will succeed. We've managed to pull in favours from our contacts who see a promising project, and reduced our expenses from $30,000NZD to only $5000NZD - the above target allows for the percentage fee as well as giving our cook a little token of thanks. Every little bit helps - and you've gotten us one step closer! All our thanks from the Exped2012a crew!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 16th, 2011 at 07:40 PM EST

Barbara Malthus I'd like to thank you for your support!! Please get in touch via Facebook, add me as a friend and I can then add you in the closed group page for more footage and news as we progress. If you can think of anyone who may be interested in helping us we'd be very grateful if you could let them know about us!

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 26th, 2011 at 03:09 AM EST

Many thanks for supporting us Niall Spooner-Harvey - from half a world away, we'll don the Club tie and do you proud! Trying to find Hendricks is a difficult proposition, but we'll do our best.

By Bernard Shapiro Dec 29th, 2011 at 03:41 PM EST

Thanks Jono Graham! It's great to have a chap as committed as you on board - and IN THE SUPPORT CREW!!! See you soon, big guy, and don't forget the kilt!

By Bernard Shapiro Jan 4th, 2012 at 05:25 AM EST