As a Somerset lad myself, I know the fun to be had through our County sport of cow tipping.

However, it seems a new sport is now emerging in the Southwest - Rialto tipping!

Its been a week of MOT highs and lows for the teams

The Rolling Ramblers fantastic Volvo failed its MOT with a list of items spanning two pages. This has to be some kind of MOT failing record I should think. Well done chaps!

Hog Lumps Rialto van failed its MOT on wheel bearings and suspension issues!. Mike found this somewhat concerning after driving the vehicle 260miles back from Norfolk in gale-force winds and torrential rain. Ah, ignorance is bliss.

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This weekend saw a pre-leaving team meet up at the Laurie family home in Norfolk.

It was great to see almost all team members able to make it for some of the weekend to play with cars in muddy fields and talk through what we can expect to find on our incredible route to Moldova.

Perhaps you are able to get take three weeks out to travel the 4000 miles, or maybe you just don’t like the idea of the cold. That doesn’t mean you can’t be involved in making a difference the lives of children in Moldova. Why not consider running some fundraising events for yourself.

Check out the details on the get involved page which contains lot of info and a few starter ideas!

On top of that, to help you on the way we have put together a Snowdodgers Fundraising Pack!. The pack includes information on the charities and what your money will be doing along with helpful suggestions, pictures, logos and posters:
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Although not directly related to our rally adventure, this article on the beeb was just too good to miss!! And it does involve snow.

Clearly there are more significant dangers awaiting us than I had originally considered.

For the full story please check out the bbc’s report: Chairlift mishap strips US skier but really, the picture says it all… skier, ski lift, trousers around ankles!….. DIAMOND!

Clean comments and caption suggestions welcome below:

Is “All the blood is going to rush to his head” too rude?

I am sure everyone in the UK is enjoying the cold snap we are currently experiencing. Obviously the snowdodgers teams have been using the time wisely to train for the cold weather… driving around icy car parks, checking the warmth of our winter clothing and practising making snowballs.

For those of you having to drive to work, you might be interested in the BBC’s guide to driving on ice: