Had a nice DR650 2 years ago and the dream started again only to be foiled by that dreaded word.. 'Relationship' and the bike had to go, why is it we do that?? Luckily though that relationship didn't last too long and now I'm determined to do that trip. Wanting to avoid credit I've started saving for the right bike, can't decide which way to go yet but I'm sure I'll work it out once I've got sufficient funds. I've got myself a nice little Triumph Trophy to get myself started this year with a couple of trips around the UK planned, just to see how I get on and find out what I really need and what I don't. 
So, I'll say Hi once again and look forward to meeting some of you at some point!
