Millau bridge and Mont Ventoux

[Harsh]

Our first tour of 2009,
Details here.....

http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/millau_2009.php

Those booking before the end of September will benefit from a 10% discount.
This is simply down to us being able to negotiate better rates with hotels and the eurotunnel if we book more than 6 months ahead which we can in turn pass on to you.

We have to limit the numbers to 15 rooms as the boutique hotels are fairly small, so it's strictly first come , first served.

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________

UPDATE (26th September):

We've now got 17 people and 10 cars on the trip.
1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H 360 and S2k
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimaera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

There are a number of tentative bookings which may mean the trip may be full by the end of the month. There are only 5 more car spaces so if you'd like to guarantee yourself a place (and a 10% discount), do get in touch before the end of September! :)

[harry_430]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go)
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point)

[jumplead]

Seems rude not to.


1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go)
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point)
5. Jumplead
6.

[Ben-san]

The Mont Ventoux Hill Climb - in a Formula 3000! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzc2ugMoujY

[Mustow]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go)
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point)
5. Jumplead
6. Mustow

[jumplead]

Guys, there is an oversight on the details. Nowhere on the site does it mention the dates for this trip. Was trying to be all organised and book the time off work early, before they decide to ship me off to timbuktu the same week.

[Ben-san]

Ooops! :rofl:

Will get that amended for you as soon as we can - thanks for letting us know!

Meanwhile, the dates for the four-nighter are 17/18/19/20th April, returning on the 21st.

[Dan H]

I'm pretty much a yes - if someone going on their own (who doesn't snore much) would share a twin room??

Anyone?

[Harsh]

Dan, I'm pretty sure there'll be a few looking to share, so assume that wont be an issue.

Nancy's not coming so i may well be on my own too.

[Dan H]

Cool.

I'll book once roomy is confirmed then. . . .

[Harsh]

Guys, there is an oversight on the details. Nowhere on the site does it mention the dates for this trip. Was trying to be all organised and book the time off work early, before they decide to ship me off to timbuktu the same week.

Thats been taken care of now mate...

what do ya reckon?


Dan, i'll be your roomie, unless you want to see if any of the other S2000 guys wants to come too...two cars one room type thing?

[jumplead]

Thats been taken care of now mate...

what do ya reckon?


Dan, i'll be your roomie, unless you want to see if any of the other S2000 guys wants to come too...two cars one room type thing?


Dates look good, holiday request has gone in at work, 2 potential co-pilots arranged, just need to let them out in the TVR before the mountain roads.(need some more miles first)

[Dan H]

Thats been taken care of now mate...

what do ya reckon?


Dan, i'll be your roomie, unless you want to see if any of the other S2000 guys wants to come too...two cars one room type thing?

Sounds good to me fella - cheers :)

Where do I sign then?? :D

[Harsh]

the first question is do you want to do the long or the short tour?

[Dan H]

Long one sounds good to me :)

[jumplead]

long one here too :D

[Harsh]

Dan, you have PM

Ollie, are you single car, twin room long trip?

[jumplead]

Harsh,

I'll PM you the details. but yes something along those lines.

[Harsh]

received sir.....PM'd back

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go)
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point)
5. Jumplead
6. Mustow
7. Dan Hale
8.

[Dan H]

Bachi, PM's dealt with & replied.

Deposit paid.

Excitement levels increased :D

217 days to go :party:

[jumplead]

Excitement levels increased :D

217 days to go :party:

Oh god, you'll get me started :party:

[Harsh]

really getting excited too :)

:party:

list so far

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go)
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point)
5. Jumplead
6. Mustow
7. Dan Hale
8. Peter C
9. J.C. Adam
10.


the tour is filling up!

[Ben-san]

So far, everyone has opted for the 4-night/5-day option. Do we have a winner? :)

[jumplead]

Can we go this weekend please, i'm all excited.

[Dan H]

Is the list a "confirmed" or "interested" list??

Should we have 2 lists?

Or maybe a spreadsheet - well I am married to an Accountant, I have to have spreadsheets for everything :D

[jumplead]

Also i'd be interested to know the selection of steeds going too. But thats probably just me.

[Harsh]

i think thats fair,

so far the only tentative is Harry 430...

he has paid a deposit but it is subject to his working life allowing him to take that weekend out.

other than that, deposits are en route from everyone else on the list

so in terms of steeds...

i can fill in a few gaps

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San Supra
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go) Either 360 or M3
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Jumplead - Chim
6. Mustow - Slk
7. Dan Hale - S2000
8. Peter C - 993 Targa
9. J.C. Adam - ?
10.


how that?

[Dan H]

Good stuff :)

[Ben-san]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go) Either 360 or M3
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Jumplead - Chim
6. Mustow - Slk
7. Dan Hale - S2000
8. Peter C - 993 Targa
9. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
10.

[Mustow]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-San
3. Harsh (i cant miss it this time!...i'm not one of the support crew so i'll be paying my way just to make sure i can go) Either 360 or M3
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Jumplead - Chim
6. Mustow - Slk
7. Dan Hale - S2000
8. Peter C - 993 Targa
9. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
10.

When I saw the SLR I almost wet myself. I hope that's not a tease? :)

[Ben-san]

When I saw the SLR I almost wet myself. I hope that's not a tease? :)

I sheet you not... already confirmed and booked :)

[Ben-san]

This is filling up nicely :)

1. Silver (clean) Cerb
2. Ben-san
3. Harsh - Either 360 or M3
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Jumplead - Chimera
6. Mustow - SLK
7. Dan Hale - S2000
8. Peter C - 993 Targa
9. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
10. Butters & Mrs Butters
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

[Butters]

Woohoo. :driving:

I have just got off the phone from HQ and am in. I have asked my partner along for the ride and she seems to be bang up for it so happy days. Really looking forward to a long weekend with some great people, great roads and no doubt a glass of wine, or two...

As for a car to bring I am currently out of the market and saving for a purchase late February as a 30th Birthday present to myself. Who knows what it will be, I change my mind pretty much on a daily basis!

Oh my I can't wait. :party:

James.

[Kelk]

Jo and I are currently discussing this but potentially we're up for it

[Dan H]

Decisions, decisions, which car to take?

The Elise, the Scoob or both??!!

I guess not the Caterham due to lack of road legal-ness?

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H 360 and S2k
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point) - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

so we've already got 17 people and 11 cars on the trip.

there are a number of tentative bookings which may mean the trip will be full by the end of the month

[Kelk]

Decisions, decisions, which car to take?

The Elise, the Scoob or both??!!

I guess not the Caterham due to lack of road legal-ness?

Both would be a tad excessive. But it is a tricky decision

[Harsh]

i think either of them would be fine on the trip..there's already one Elise coming...

i cant choose between then, but i think i'd err on the side of the lotus on the mountains and the scooby for getting there.....

does that help? :):confused:

[Kelk]

i cant choose between then, but i think i'd err on the side of the lotus on the mountains and the scooby for getting there.....

does that help? :):confused:

Absolutely

[Ben-san]

Confirmed attendees: YHM :)

[jumplead]

Confirmed attendees: YHM :)
Are you sure?

[Ben-san]

Are you sure?

Yaha...

Just making sure that you've all received your booking forms. Thanks for your mail this morning Ollie.

[Dan H]

How quickly do you need them back?

Too busy / lazy? at the moment! :)

[jumplead]

and do you need them fully completed? My +1 doesn't have a valid passport at the moment so no passport number.

Also whoever filled my car details in spelt Chimaera wrong ;)

[Dan H]

:rofl:

[Dan H]

Both would be a tad excessive. But it is a tricky decision

Both would save any arguements about who drives when. . . .

:devil:

[Ben-san]

Also whoever filled my car details in spelt Chimaera wrong ;)

I've been flamed by Robin about that already... Sowwie...http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Smilies/5f985513.gif

No worries about the passport number - we can always get hold of that later. Just good practice to have everything in place as soon as we can. :)

[Harsh]

you donut!

thats why i always call it a chim by the way ;)


actually Dan, thats a pretty good idea...take both cars, as you say... will certainly save the arguments on who drives! that was a real problem when nancy and i went on tour last year.....

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H (360 and S2000)
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa sharing with The Stoat (Dax Tojeiro)
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

[jumplead]

:banghead:

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H (360 and S2000)
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimaera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa sharing with The Stoat (Dax Tojeiro)
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Corrected :smash:

[Harsh]

D'oh!

that'll teach me to cut and paste!

[Marcellus]

D'oh!

that'll teach me to cut and paste!

yes you know you get the paper stuck to your fingers.....you should always ask an adult to use the scissors for you and supervise all gluing

[Brahman]

:smash: Harsh & Ben. See me!! :smash:

[Harsh]

:leaving:

[harry_430]

Ah, now you understand why i bought a 430, or is it a 403 or a 340.

stone me, i'm driving a volvo.

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H (360 and S2000)
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimaera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa sharing with The Stoat (Dax Tojeiro)
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11. Adam W - 335
12. Nick Wooten - 430 or Gallardo
13.
14.
15.

[Dan H]

Bachi, is that Ciderboy from s2ki in at no. 12 or just a coincidence??

[Harsh]

thats just a coincidence, Nick's a guy i work with

[Dan H]

Can't decide which one to bring or which one to buy to bring?

Oh the dilema :D

I'd say Gallardo as Harry WILL be coming along with his 430 anyway :)

[jumplead]

if he is having difficulty deciding i don't mind taking one and swapping every other day ;)

[Harsh]

He's actually trying to decide whether to trade in his 430 for a gallardo, so its one or the other!

otherwise i'd try and convince him to bring both too!

[jumplead]

so was that my offer being side stepped then?

[Dan H]

I think so :D

[jumplead]

ONLY 192 days to go!!!!!!!

:party:

[Ben-san]

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;127/st/20090417/e/The+Massif+Bridge+Tour+09/dt/5/k/86f8/event.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/)

[Dan H]

:cool:

I was too lazy to do one of those :D

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H (360 and S2000)
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimaera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa sharing with The Stoat (Dax Tojeiro)
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11. Adam W - 335
12. Nick Wooten - 430 or Gallardo
13.
14.
15.


maybes.

Boxer F50 or 360
Simon P - TVR

[Harsh]

1. Silver (clean) Cerb + Ben San (Cerbie)
2. Harsh + Dan H (360 and S2000)
3. Jumplead + 1 - Chimaera
4. Harry_430 (if i can clear my diary, so a tentative at this point - F430
5. Mustow +1 - SLK
6. Peter C - 993 Targa sharing with The Stoat (Dax Tojeiro)
7. J.C. Adam - McLaren SLR (will rendezvous with us in Orleans)
8. Butters & Mrs Butters
9. Clive P +1 - Elise
10. Amit S +1 - CSL
11. Adam W - 335
12. Nick Wooten - 430 or Gallardo
13. M1bjr (Steve +1) - S2k
14.
15.


maybes.

Boxer F50 or 360
Simon P - TVR

[jumplead]

Looks like we be filling up, nice mix of motors too.

My offer to make the decision on which car to take easier applies to Boxer too ;)

[Butters]

Sooooo looking forward to this trip and it's looking like there will be a nice mix of cars in the group. I'm holding out until February to make my next purchase so hoping to pick up a bit of a bargain given the current climate.

Roll on April...

James. :coolgleamA:

[Dan H]

I'm holding out until February to make my next purchase so hoping to pick up a bit of a bargain given the current climate.

Roll on April...

James. :coolgleamA:

Give us a clue then. . . .

[Butters]

Hi there Dan, well I have really got my heart set on a CSL as these have now come down within my budget. I am however a little concerned about running/maintenance costs as I have been very thorough with my research. It wouldn't be so bad if I saved it for the occasional drive but whilst I will use it solely on the weekends (daily commute to work on the train) I will DRIVE it. With trips like this, Le Mans, a couple of track days a year and planning to go to the ring sometime in 2009 I expect to pay the higher end of the scale for maintenance.

For this reason I am also very seriously considering a Lotus Exige S as they're built for weekends and trackdays, taking them in their stride. They cost peanuts to run/maintain and will out perform the CSL too.

They are currently very similar money so I will hang out and get the best deal I can in February. It's my 30th Birthday so I have vowed to treat myself. :)

I am pretty certain it will be one of the above so let's wait and see...

James.

P.S. Not wanting to hijack the thread, if anyone has experience with either of the cars mentioned and can offer any thoughts or advice please do not hesitate to drop me an email. jabdesigns@mac.com

[Ben-san]

Personally, with the usage you're looking at I'd go for the Exige S mate. Unless of course you're planning on spawning little people over the next couple of years, in which case I'd go for the CSL!

[Ben-san]

Guys & girls!

If you still have your forms, pweeease could you return them to us as soon as you can - we need to finalise our bookings with our lovely hoteliers. Don't worry if you've got some details missing - we'll do that for you when you've got them later. Right now, we need a signed form to make sure that you're covered for eventualities.

And if you have any questions, don't worry. Just give us a bell on 0845 838 7363 or email me here (ben@petrolheadnirvana.com).

B:driving:

[Dan H]

Personally, with the usage you're looking at I'd go for the Exige S mate. Unless of course you're planning on spawning little people over the next couple of years, in which case I'd go for the CSL!

:iagree: The exige it is then.

Sorted, next problem anyone?

[jumplead]

Sorted, next problem anyone?

Bottom of the market 360M F1 or a imported HSV VE Maloo R8 with a pair of turbos added preshipment for good measure?

[Dan H]

Guys & girls!

If you still have your forms, pweeease could you return them to us as soon as you can - we need to finalise our bookings with our lovely hoteliers. Don't worry if you've got some details missing - we'll do that for you when you've got them later. Right now, we need a signed form to make sure that you're covered for eventualities.

And if you have any questions, don't worry. Just give us a bell on 0845 838 7363 or email me here (ben@petrolheadnirvana.com).

B:driving:





Ben, mine's all done apart from the passport number - I'll try and get that sorted tonight and I'll email the form to you tomorrow :)

Maybe :D

[Dan H]

Bottom of the market 360M F1 or a imported HSV VE Maloo R8 with a pair of turbos added preshipment for good measure?

Yes, those will do nicely :D

Oh, did you want me to pick just one.

For me it'd have to be the Fezza, but the HSV thing would be mental :D

[jumplead]

Guys & girls!

If you still have your forms, pweeease could you return them to us as soon as you can - we need to finalise our bookings with our lovely hoteliers. Don't worry if you've got some details missing - we'll do that for you when you've got them later. Right now, we need a signed form to make sure that you're covered for eventualities.

And if you have any questions, don't worry. Just give us a bell on 0845 838 7363 or email me here (ben@petrolheadnirvana.com).

B:driving:




Mine should be on your fax machine before the end of the day, providing i can work out how to use the fax machine here at work.

[Butters]

:iagree: The exige it is then.

Yep I think you're right guys and for the record Ben there will not be any sprogs appearing over the next couple of years.

The other side to the argument is that for the extra I would spend on servicing/ running/ maintaining a CSL to the correct standard over the Lotus, I could go to Le Mans, have a trip to the ‘Ring and do a couple of UK track days a year. Hmmm, well worth considering in my book!

As for the new dilemma, I'd go 360 all day long although pass on the F1 gearbox personally but that is of course just down to personal choice...

James.

[harry_430]

:party:

i'm so looking forward to this, and to meeting some of the others on the trip.

[Dan H]

Say hello if you are at the next Ace meet.

Someone should be able to point me out to you.

Harsh, Nancy, Ben, Robin etc...

[m1bjr]

Hi, as per Dan's post above, come say hello.
We are looking forward to our first EU driving holiday, and my first trip to Le France too.
We've both driven abroad before, so need to take a different route :)

Often I work on the Se coast and as last time I may be able to look in at the Cafe and meet some of you prior to April.

Steve & Karen
(Another S2000 immigrant)

[Harsh]

Welcome on board Steve,
this is shaping up to be a really fun tour....

just wait and see what else we've got in store for you next year!

[jumplead]

just wait and see what else we've got in store for you next year!

:bigear:

[dreamer]

I had better delay a decision on this until my racing calendar is announced (probably at the end of the year, beginning of next year) but if everyone works out and there is still space, Kelk and I are probably up for this :)

[m1bjr]

He has permission then?

:)

[harry_430]

permission?

if what i've heard is right, he'll have a hard time getting the keys even if he does come :)


no offence, just nice to see the situations reversed.
i hear thats the reason that Harsh is coming on his own....if he didnt he wouldn't get to drive!
(it's also the reason i'm solo.....must get another fun car so we can both drive the next tour)

[Ben-san]

http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;127/st/20090417/e/The+Massif+Bridge+Tour+09/dt/5/k/86f8/event.png (http://www.tickerfactory.com/)

[Dan H]

:party:

[Dan H]

I'm sure I read on Facebook that this is all booked up now. . . .

Is that right??

[jumplead]

:party::party::party:

[Ben-san]

I'm sure I read on Facebook that this is all booked up now. . . .

Is that right??

Nearly - we're waiting for an answer from a couple of people we met at the Ace last night... if it's a yes, that's it!

[m1bjr]

Excellent.
Been shopping for GB plates and a triangle last week, like an early Christmas :)

[Ben-san]

Excellent.
Been shopping for GB plates and a triangle last week, like an early Christmas :)

Ah - thanks for the reminder Steve. Mine got squished by an 18-wheeler... :smash:

[Harsh]

really? how did that happen?

[Dan H]

Don't forget your high vis jacket too :)

[Ben-san]

really? how did that happen?

Came across an accident on the way back from Paris, in poor visibility where big fat lorries were trundling past. Poor guy was burried in the central reservation, so I stuck my triangle a a hundred metres or so down the road. It had an honourable death. :)

[Dan H]

Nearly - we're waiting for an answer from a couple of people we met at the Ace last night... if it's a yes, that's it!

I take it they haven't confirmed yet?

[Harsh]

not yet, but then i havn't chased them either.

why?
are you still thinkiing Jo and Chris might be able to come?

[Dan H]

They might.

Not sure when Jo gets her race calendar through, until then they won't know. . . .

[m1bjr]

Just a thought, are there any possible obsticles for low cars?
I'm not talking 'slammed' but what about train access and ramps?

I can negotiate most speed ramps but the nose is long...

[Harsh]

you'll be fine...
we've had all sorts of stuff on the eurotunnel; diablos, my lowered M3, fezza's and the odd S2000 ;)

there's nothing on the route we've sorted that will cause any of us a problem

[Butters]

Really starting to get excited about this guys. :)

With the New Year now in full effect I have decided to implement one of my many resolutions which is to forecast my expenses in advance rather than just take each one as it comes. In doing so I have started with this trip which will be the first of many road-trips planned for the year. I'm making my next car purchase end of Feb/beginning of March so am keen to of course make sure I have allowed enough for the trip on top of the initial outlay for the car...

So a couple of questions for the PN team really. We've all paid a deposit to secure our space so was wondering when the balance is due? Also with the route planned I wondered what the total mileage was so I can guesstimate what to allow for fuel in the new car? I know you'll provide us with all we need to know nearer the time but thought these couple of bits would really help with managing our finances over the next month or two.

Many thanks in advance,

James.

[Ben-san]

Hey James,

Good catching up with you earlier dewd. As promised, here are the answers to your questions.

This trip will clock up just under 1700 miles on a round trip from London. In the Supe, that would equate to around 340 litres / 5 or 6 tanks of juice. But then, she's very thirsty!

We usually invoice for the balance 8 weeks before departure, which lands on the 20th February for this particular trip - because the hotels require theirs at 6 weeks.

Hey, just a few months away now! :D

[Butters]

Hey there Ben, many thanks for the information, it's really helpful. :)

Just counting the days now...:party:

Still holding off on the car purchase as I think I'll be able to get a better deal next month. I have also decided to reign myself in a little too. I just think with things the way they are I shouldn't stretch myself too much. Was looking at at either an M3 CSL or Exige S but am really liking the idea of an open top for this Summer with a few road trips planned. With the new more sensible budget I am looking to find a really clean E46 M3 Convertible. Always been a huge fan and for what I could pick a nice one up for at the moment I think that's all I'll need. If things are going really well in a year or so then maybe I can look to upgrade then...

Seven weeks from turning 30 and sounding more and more like my Father by the day. :leaving:

James.

[Dan H]

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;127/st/20090417/e/The+Massif+Bridge+Tour+09/dt/5/k/86f8/event.png
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:party:

[Carol]

Good morning,

Could you please tell me if there is some space left for a one car / one person?
I really need something to look forward to and would love to join you.

Thanks
Carol

[Harsh]

Good morning,

Could you please tell me if there is some space left for a one car / one person?
I really need something to look forward to and would love to join you.

Thanks
Carol

Hi Carol, officially the tour is full, however i will try and juggle things around for you.

give me a day or so to make some calls and i'll come back to you.

[Carol]

Many thanks for your effort, Harsh.
If all else fails maybe I could stand in for someone who has to cancel at short notice..

[Cactussed]

Am seriously looking forward to this trip!!!!!

[jumplead]

Am seriously looking forward to this trip!!!!!

:party:

So are we now the insurance problem has been sorted.

[Dan H]

:party:

So are we now the insurance problem has been sorted.

Sorted for you or Mrs Jumplead??

Looking forward to this too :D

[Harsh]

What insurance issues?

[jumplead]

Sorted for you or Mrs Jumplead??

Looking forward to this too :D


Mrs Jumplead, i have found somewhere to cover her for the duration of the trip. Seems my insurer is subject to some new rules with their underwriters with regard to younger drivers. But we are sorted now.

[Harsh]

cool :party:

[jumplead]

Harsh/gang,

Are we full then?

Any chance of a final list (we know you love them)

[Butters]

List list list list!!!

:willy_nilly:


James.

[Dan H]

:tapsfoot: :D

[Harsh]

oiii none of that foot tapping thing please!

the list will be up once we've got the final numbers.

we're trying to fit more people on the trip than we have hotel rooms at the moment!

[Dan H]

Take the F150.

You could sleep 8 in that easily :D

[Harsh]

Dont joke...i'm considering it!!!

just waiting for the hotels to come back to us

[Cactussed]

Am happy to bunk up with any fit single women...
I know, I know. Selfless of me.... :D

ETA: :tapsfoot:

[Butters]

Take the F150.

You could sleep 8 in that easily :D


If you see the Harley rockin', don't come a knockin'...:rolleyes:

Cosy!


James.

[Harsh]

right, no harley rocking....the rooms are sorted and the list is live............

http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=601

[m1bjr]

Looking good, txfer done.
Where do you board the train?
I often work out of Ashford so just wondering.
Any guide times as yet for departure (roughly) as we may need a hotel.

[Harsh]

excellent stuff!

Robin has all the timings so i'll ask him.

I didnt think you could get on at Ashford, at least i've never managed it :)
so Folkestone it will be Steve...
counting the days already...(i'm a banker so i'm actually using a calculator)

[Dan H]

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:party:

[jumplead]

:party:

[Butters]

Whoop whoop!!!

James.

[Dan H]

Right, preparation under way.

New tyres fitted today, whilst working from home ;) Event mobile have done a great job as always - so easy :)

I'm going to try and get an alignment session with Chris from Centre Gravity as the car hasn't been tweaked for a couple of years so needs it anyway.

MOT also needed, but I get that free from Honda anyway (the test that is, any extra work is obviously chargeable).

Insurance is due next month too.

It could appear that it's getting expensive, but to be fair all of the above are things that I would have been getting done anyway :)

[m1bjr]

Do we have train times out please?
Was thinking of staying locally if its early AM, as we travel over from Somerset.
Plus I have a bg load of IHG loyalty nights to use up :)

[Harsh]

Robin will have those details up early next week :)

[Bigburd]

Trying to list all the jobs I need to "ideally" sort before we depart

Euro Travel Kit? Where's best place to buy other than Halfrauds
Sat Nav files? I am due to replace mine, any recommendations?
Comms? Obviously we all have mobleys, but any two way comms?
(must get my bluetooth and ipod sorted :D )

Oh and to work out how to fiddle with the Xenon Light Euro Mode Shutter - Cut hands here we come

As for car - just had wheels balanced to try and resolve a judder, but to no avail, it seems to get better as car warms up...so getting it booked in for a check over.

Looking forward to it all...

[Harsh]

BB,

we're providing the Walkie Talkies so dont worry about that...
with Sat Nav, i'm trying to get a deal sorted with Tom Tom to see if we can get a discount on their units..

if you do get one yourself, then i suggest a Tom Tom with Euro mapping
we do suport the others but i'm also trying to see if we can get TomTom buddy to work effectively...it's not that good at the moment but i believe they are working on it.. (basically it means you can see where everyone else is)

Halfords is the best place to get the simple stuff, in fact i think they do a euro travel kit.

but you may have some of the stuff already so it may be better to buy it piecemeal.

[Cactussed]

Are we planning to sticker up??

[Harsh]

Are we planning to sticker up??

small discreet PN stickers only.

the way things are at the moment any convoy of cars will draw attention, if we sticker them up as well it'll be a red rag to a bull.

[Cactussed]

OK. So can we cover the car in lots of little stickers? ;)

[Harsh]

OK. So can we cover the car in lots of little stickers? ;)

:banghead:

:toetap05:

:iamwithstupid:

:boxing_smiley:

oh what the helll


:party:

[Cactussed]

OK, no stickers.
Superhero costumes? You DEFINITELY need a Darth Vader outfit on the Atom... ;)

[Harsh]

OK, no stickers.
Superhero costumes? You DEFINITELY need a Darth Vader outfit on the Atom... ;)

only if you go as Princess Leia :D

[Cactussed]

only if you go as Princess Leia :D

It seems we have an accord :P

[Carol]

Hi guys,

Sorry for being so German :cuss: but I just checked the regulations for France regarding security stuff.

Compulsory are a warning triangle (even a TVR has one so I am not worried) and a First Aid Kit (hm.. get one of those), headlamps must be turned on all day and night (alternatively a loud exhaust will help!) and alcohol limit is 0.5! :leaving:

Found nothing regarding this sexy bright yellow vest...

Anyway:how many days left??? I just can't wait!

[jumplead]

Anyway:how many days left??? I just can't wait!

1 Month today

:party:

[Cactussed]

Definitely getting excited!
Must check the car over, see if there is any meat left on the brakes!

[Butters]

One month whoop whoop. :party:

Ok so jobs left for me are...

1. Renew my annual travel insurance
2. Buy a car! (Suggestions in the main forum please :))

So pretty much ready then. :smilielol5:


James.

[Harsh]

Carol, all the 'must haves' should be in the documentation we sent you, i'm pretty sure a vest is obligatory for each person travelling in the car..
but i'll check and post them on here in the next day or so.

Butters, errm yeah a car would be handy mate...none of this indecision stuff!

Drew, really sorry about the party...long story...but i think brakes might be of some use on Mont ventoux


oh and did i mention :party:

[Harsh]

It seems we have an accord :P

Bugger

[Cactussed]

Bugger


I just need to decide if I am wearing the white flowing Star Wars outfit, or the Gold bikini from ROTJ... :D

No worries about the party, you cna come to the next one! I ended up a complete disaster at 5:30am Sunday. Neighbours no longer speaking to me. <sigh> Was a LOT of fun though...

BTW, I haven't seen any paperwork yet??

[Bigburd]

Found this...for those wanting to meet minimum Euro requirements

http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/details.php?cat=European%20Safety%20Breakdown%20Ki ts&product=94304



Oh and can we add an extra passenger "HAT" :D

[Carol]

I am pretty sure the yellow vest will match harsh's darth vader costume as perfectly as it'll match cactussed's gold bikini

Seems that i need some extra batteries for my camera

[Cactussed]

I am pretty sure the yellow vest will match harsh's darth vader costume as perfectly as it'll match cactussed's gold bikini

Seems that i need some extra batteries for my camera

Camera, eh? :D

[Carol]

Camera, eh? :D

evidence, you know! :coolgleamA:

[jumplead]

evidence, you know! :coolgleamA:

:toetap05:WGOTSOT!!!!!!:toetap05:

[Carol]

:toetap05:WGOTSOT!!!!!!:toetap05:

Maybe derived from: "What happens in the grotto stays in the grotto"? :reddevil:
OK, I see...

[Mustow]

BB,

we're providing the Walkie Talkies so dont worry about that...
with Sat Nav, i'm trying to get a deal sorted with Tom Tom to see if we can get a discount on their units..

if you do get one yourself, then i suggest a Tom Tom with Euro mapping
we do suport the others but i'm also trying to see if we can get TomTom buddy to work effectively...it's not that good at the moment but i believe they are working on it.. (basically it means you can see where everyone else is)

Halfords is the best place to get the simple stuff, in fact i think they do a euro travel kit.

but you may have some of the stuff already so it may be better to buy it piecemeal.

i just needed hi vis vests and picked up a couple in Poundland hehe ... cheapskate :smilielol5:

[Cactussed]

evidence, you know! :coolgleamA:

Not quite what I meant... :D
And yes, WGOTSOT!

[Carol]

Not quite what I meant... :D


Aaahhhhhh crikey, I indeed seemed to have my wires crossed! :blush5:
We need to discuss that in about 30 days over a beer or two!

[Harsh]

ahhhh now thats better, the conversation is finally starting to make sense!

[jumplead]

Oh in case anyone hadn't noticed. 4 Weeks today

:party:

[Cactussed]

Aaahhhhhh crikey, I indeed seemed to have my wires crossed! :blush5:
We need to discuss that in about 30 days over a beer or two!


Its a date! I'm sure after a few pints I can help uncross your wires...

:Angel_anim:

[Carol]

Its a date! I'm sure after a few pints I can help uncross your wires...

:Angel_anim:


You require batteries for that or are you able to do it yourself?? :o

[Cactussed]

You require batteries for that or are you able to do it yourself?? :o

OK, now I am blushing. Am officially back in my box. For now.

[Harsh]

OK, now I am blushing. Am officially back in my box. For now.

soooooooooo busted.

come on Drew, you can do better than that you dont normally go down with one punch?

[Cactussed]

soooooooooo busted.

come on Drew, you can do better than that you dont normally go down with one punch?

No, I normally go down after... actually, I'll just be quiet.

[Carol]

No, I normally go down after... actually, I'll just be quiet.

Ups - I'm sensing tension.. :boxing_smiley:
Don't be mad at me, Andrew! So what am I supposed to do? Apologise? Pay for our beers? Bring my own batteries??

[Cactussed]

Ups - I'm sensing tension.. :boxing_smiley:
Don't be mad at me, Andrew! So what am I supposed to do? Apologise? Pay for our beers? Bring my own batteries??

Zero tension. I am a tension free zone. Completely.
:D

Am SOOOOOO looking forward to this trip!

[Harsh]

tension free .......
except the tension caused by being in an office witha shiny sun outside...
this trrip cant come soon enough!

[Butters]

Tell me about it Bachi!

It's lovely out there...


James. :coolgleamA:

[Cactussed]

Got some good stress relief in this morning...










... in the form of a satisfying drive. (And you were thinking something else. Dirty.)

[Cactussed]

So
Another week draws to a close, and we find ourselves one more week closer to the tour.

7 working days, unless I am mistaken??!!

:party:

[Butters]

Counting the days as I would really appreciate a short break from work right now. Not long to go...

James.

[Dan H]

No Fridays working left :party:

[Cactussed]

Is there such a thing as a working Friday? :cheers2:

[jumplead]

Is there such a thing as a working Friday? :cheers2:

Banker......


:party:

We've just had a Winner at Aintree too, so proper buzzing, and a 4 day week followed by a 3 day week till we go away.

Must measure myself for tuxedo.....

[Harsh]

oooohh yeah!


:party::party::party:

[Carol]

Definitely time for a break.
After three days in bed I will go back to office on Monday to recover... :)

Can't wait to finally meet you all in person!

[Cactussed]

Why are you posting at 6am????

[Carol]

a. tried to adjust myself to the early get up this morning... but failed completely!
b. had nothing better to do in the morning

Make of that what you want :)

[Cactussed]

LOL!
So you need something to occupy you in the morning, is that it?

[Carol]

He's got savvy!
And please don't suggest something like running in the Park... :o

[CliveP]

Go for a drive... lovely empty roads at 5am.
Get into the zone for trip :driving:

Looking forward to only having to work 3 days next week.....

[Cactussed]

Just counting the days.
Got my steering looked at this morning after the car was all over the place coming back from Goodwood.

Toe-in was well out, now drives like it should again (ie large go-kart!)

[Cactussed]

He's got savvy!
And please don't suggest something like running in the Park... :o

Well, I was going to suggest physical activity. But nothing so bad for your knees (although that depends...) ;)

[Carol]

Well, I was going to suggest physical activity. But nothing so bad for your knees (although that depends...) ;)

Barking dogs seldom bite... :coolgleamA:

[Harsh]

Barking dogs seldom bite... :coolgleamA:

you know him so well!!!!

[Harsh]

Go for a drive... lovely empty roads at 5am.
Get into the zone for trip :driving:

Looking forward to only having to work 3 days next week.....

me too! :D

do you think they'll miss us Clive?

actually the 5am thing was what we did on sunday morning, which may account for my tiredness today.

[TheStoat]

Barking dogs seldom bite... :coolgleamA:

I'm sorry but quoted for posterity :D

[Carol]

I'm sorry but quoted for posterity :D

Andy, I like that! (even if I had to consult my favourite translation website - please keep challenging me with those kind of words!)

But - you see, as he didn't bother to answer yet...
no further commment... :biggrinjester:

[Cactussed]

It's the quiet ones that you have to watch out for...

[jumplead]

1 week to go till we make our way to the hotel at the Chunnel, Bev on Tiv insurance, euro breakdown sorted, Tux arrived today.


ARGHHHHH!!!!!!! :party:

[TheStoat]

Yay! My tux arrived today as well. Got to get home and check it fits tonight :) Of course the car is still being repaired but the tux is the main thing... :)

[jumplead]

Same, they had to send me 1 chest size smaller, but with extra long chimp arms. Hopefully i'll fit. God we sound like women :D

[Dan H]

Just don't (can't?) do the buttons up :)

[TheStoat]

Cool. My tux fits straight out of the box :coolgleamA:

[Harsh]

Cool. My tux fits straight out of the box :coolgleamA:

you're meant to take it out of the box Andy

[jumplead]

Just don't (can't?) do the buttons up :)


That advice looks like it'll have to be taken. Still the trousers and shirt fit fine.
You look like a right nob

Looks like she approves then :D

:party:

[Harsh]

As Sisterly comments go, that does sound like approval!

[TheStoat]

Nearly there! :willy_nilly::willy_nilly::willy_nilly:

[jumplead]

THREE MORE SLEEPS :willy_nilly::willy_nilly::willy_nilly:

:party:

[Cactussed]

I shall retain a cool, calm demeanour in the face of all this childish enthusiasm over our approaching excursion.

NOT!

WOO HOO!
:party:

[Dan H]

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:party:

[Bigburd]

Have I missed something? What's happening this week? ;)

:party:

[jumplead]

TWO MORE SLEEPS :willy_nilly:

:party:

[Dan H]

Only 1 if you aren't staying at home tomorrow night.

The tour starts then :D

[Cactussed]

Right. Been shopping.

Tuxedo - check
Bow tie (self tie of course) - check
Driving gloves - check
Aviator sunnies - check
Top Gun soundtrack - check

[m1bjr]

Playing with the Boys, or Danger Zone Sir?

[Butters]

Danger Zone surely! :coolgleamA:

Oh my just one more day of work to go...:party:

C'mon. :)


James.

[jumplead]

NO MORE SLEEPS TILL FOLKESTONE

:willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly:


:party:

[Dan H]

:party:

Just hope the Chunnel's open :(

[jumplead]

Same, hope i can get past operation stack, although i just heard on the news that there is a likelyhood the blockade will stop today.

:party:

[Dan H]

:fingerscrossed:

[Cactussed]

Um

I've not received anything about the tour via email (including sat nav files etc).
Am I missing out on something??

[TheStoat]

Ooohhhh... no friends eh? :rofl: :nopity:

Drop me an email at TheStoat (at) S2Ki (dot) com and I'll forward on the blurb from Robin ;)

[CliveP]

Operation stack is M20, you can get down there M2/A2 if you want to avoid the backlog, may be safer option.

[Cactussed]

Ooohhhh... no friends eh? :rofl: :nopity:

Drop me an email at TheStoat (at) S2Ki (dot) com and I'll forward on the blurb from Robin ;)

Mail sent. No reply? Might be something wrong with work email.

[TheStoat]

pffft!!

Such an impatient young man! :D Was stuck in a meeting :yawn:

[Cactussed]

Jesus wept. How can 1 day see to take SO FRIKKIN LONG!

[Harsh]

TICK TOCK TICk TOCK


HURRY UP!!!!!

[Dan H]

:party:

[Harsh]

Guys i've moved the feedback posts from the tour here...

http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/torque/showthread.php?t=678

[Dan H]

Is Robin back yet?

Or is he still lost on Mt Ventoux? :D

[Brahman]

I'm here....... just :)