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new plan to deal with the knackered cars. Drive as fast as poss in the direction of Mongolia till the tyres burst or axle snaps! My moneys on the tyres - Gem

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 05:23 UTC 13th August 2007

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both cars suffering suspension problems now. Thinking of dumping one and taking the good parts for the other...

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 17:08 UTC 11th August 2007

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Half way between yekaterinburg & tuyven on side of Russian motorway, it's pitch black & we're trying 2 change the suspension on our partner micra...most fun!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 07:30 UTC 11th August 2007

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stopped off at yekaterinburg where the Romanovs met their end. Yes Gemma got to choose the tourist stop this time!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 16:05 UTC 9th August 2007

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Having a slap up freezing meal of smash and beef in a tin! Bit cold, it changed so quick. Night drive tonight again

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 13:10 UTC 9th August 2007

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Well we eventually left Khazakstan. In Russia now and the crossing only took 2 hours and not one bribe! We're still in shock!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 14:22 UTC 7th August 2007

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well we managed to blow 6 tyres in 2 days between 2 cars! The toads are now sat in a service station 50km south of Oral hoping for rescue...!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 15:05 UTC 6th August 2007

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Made it to Atiraw. Got picked up by the most friendly local and so we're now eating and drinking in his home. Staying the night here too!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 08:34 UTC 5th August 2007

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Crack archaeology team have now excavated the car 5 times this morning. Why oh why do khazaks think sand makes a good road surface?!

Gemma Stevenson
Of The Toad Elevating Moment
On the The Mongol Rally 2007 08:24 UTC 3rd August 2007

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Yet again more sitting at passport control. Someone we meant to see has gone to lunch! So 10 cars bein held on the ship while we sweat in port. Fun!