jenepherre writes:

I heard from Jim Simak […] that he’s moving back to London in January to start pre-production on Long Way Down. When he got the formal invite to join the team again, he actually had to think about it for a while before saying yes. He’s single and lives in LA right now, but he got a dog a while back so he’s a pet parent now and LWD will have him away from home for a year. Not sure what he decided to do with his dog during that time. But he is definitely joining the team. Nervous about going through Africa, but thrilled to be going back to London and being part of the team again.

I don’t really know Jimmy personally, but we have emailed back and forth a couple of times, and he seems like an absolute sweetheart. Very kind and upbeat and enthusiastic. If I happen to hear any other news, I’ll be sure and pass it on here.

…so it sounds like 2007 will win more converts to adventure motorcycling.