2010 Alpine Assault Tour - Sept 4th to 12th

[Porscha]

Definitely count me in.

I will have another look at the sat nav, I may require some help on Saturday morning with it haha :thumb:

[speedyseven]

I would like to detour into Monaco if possible.
Not sure I can "show off" in my little plastic car from Norfolk, but a drive around would be fun.

:boing::boing: Can we go yet? :boing::boing:

[chevy-stu]

...... little plastic car from Norfolk .....

yep, those little aluminium cars from where balsamic vinegar comes from are much 'flashier''

[verysideways]

yep, those little aluminium cars from where balsamic vinegar comes from are much 'flashier''
In the fiery sense? :D

[Max]

I'm at the point where it's so hard to concentrate at work. I wish it was Friday!

[shoebag]

I am trying not to get too excited as I tend to build things up in my head and don`t want an anticlimax.
Have had 2 dreams about the trip and in the second one Jeremy Clarkson was my co-pilot in the Lambo and I had to share a room with him! Weird.

[verysideways]

I am trying not to get too excited as I tend to build things up in my head and don`t want an anticlimax.
Have had 2 dreams about the trip and in the second one Jeremy Clarkson was my co-pilot in the Lambo and I had to share a room with him! Weird.

So sharing with Nigel will be a welcome relief then!! :D

[Porscha]

In terms of clothing is anything formal required? ie will a shirt and jeans suffice for the evening meals?

[R26stu]

Hey guys,

Thought i'd send at least one post before we meet for the big day!
Looking forward to meeting you all on Friday and Saturday, finally finshed cleaning and waxing the car after a total of 6+ hours, the neighbours are convinced I am crazy!

catch you soon
Stu - Yellow R26

[Wiggwam]

In terms of clothing is anything formal required? ie will a shirt and jeans suffice for the evening meals?

I hope jeans and shirt will suffice as i don't really have space for much else...



And Stu - your neighbours may think your crazy, but we know you are! :D

[ironictwist]

I'm at the point where it's so hard to concentrate at work. I wish it was Friday!

I've been like that the WHOLE day...Rather frustrating! I've had the car worked on the whole day outside my office so the trips been staring me in the face the whole time! :boing::boing:

Had to keep reiterating to myself "Must focus! I'm still at work! Must focus!"

I hope jeans and shirt will suffice as i don't really have space for much else...



Oh crumbs...Im gonna have to look smart for once too!?

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Pete/Bachi - Whats the score with the hotel? Are we allowed to turn up Friday night for a room or is that not technically part of the package?

[verysideways]

I shall be in shorts and t-shirt for the entire trip - although i may add a fleece to my "ensemble" should the weather be inclement :)

As for the hotel, quite a few of us have booked in there for the Friday night. If you'd like to do so please use this link:
http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/thehytheimperial.html?sid=02672106b23c9b1792b9791e c59d5670;checkin=2010-09-03;checkout=2010-09-04

The tour actually starts on Saturday morning, but you're welcome to join us on Friday night (at your own expense).

See you Friday... or Saturday :)

[Robert Burns]

Last post before i leave, Got 1 more day at work today. finish a 4pm, wash and wax car then get all packed up.

Looking forward to meeting everyone, i'll see some of you in hythe on friday, will be looking forward to a whisky. Leaving scotland at about 6am, if any later i'll be stuck in manchester so must miss the rush hour and well the m25 i'm not looking forward too.

I'll be in my bed for 7pm tonight so good night everyone.!!!

I CANNIE WAIT!!!!!!!:boing::boing::boing::boing::boing::boi ng::boing::boing::boing::boing::boing:

[Max]

Last post before i leave, Got 1 more day at work today. finish a 4pm, wash and wax car then get all packed up.

Looking forward to meeting everyone, i'll see some of you in hythe on friday, will be looking forward to a whisky. Leaving scotland at about 6am, if any later i'll be stuck in manchester so must miss the rush hour and well the m25 i'm not looking forward too.

I'll be in my bed for 7pm tonight so good night everyone.!!!

I CANNIE WAIT!!!!!!!:boing::boing::boing::boing::boing::boi ng::boing::boing::boing::boing::boing:

Bon voyage Mr Burns *in Smithers' voice*

[vetteheadracer]

In the fiery sense? :D

You mean the Ferrari Four Fire Eight?

Did you see that Ferrari are recalling all 458.s as they have discovered they have used the wrong type of glue....i.e. I am assuming a slighty flamable glue.......

Regarding the Sat Nav issue, my very old Tom Tom One has the Itinary option and all you do is go into Load Itinary and then select Day 1 for example then at the end of Day 1 load up Day 2 etc.

Regarding the Monaco question I am guessing that plastic from Norfolk will look just as cool as anything else assuming it has a nice loud exhaust for the tunnel :)

Shorts / Jeans and T-shirts is all I have packed.....oh and lots of clean pants :)

Booked a room at the Mecure for Friday ages ago, the holiday starts Friday night in the bar as far as I am concerned :)

[Cactussed]

Well, I've been travelling with work. Going to be flat out until I leave tomorrow.
Hardly any clean clothes
Nothing packed
Car filthy
No tom tom files
No camera or video organised

Going to be a long night methinks...

[vetteheadracer]

Well, I've been travelling with work. Going to be flat out until I leave tomorrow.
Hardly any clean clothes
Nothing packed
Car filthy
No tom tom files
No camera or video organised

Going to be a long night methinks...

I will have the Tom Tom files on my Netbook plus a sync cable so you can always do that in the bar Friday night......regarding the filthy car I wouldn't worry, you can always wash it Saturday night in Strasbourg.

[chevy-stu]

Well, I've been travelling with work. Going to be flat out until I leave tomorrow.
Hardly any clean clothes
Nothing packed
Car filthy
No tom tom files
No camera or video organised

Going to be a long night methinks...

I know the feeling. My brakes are still no good on the Chev, so having a new master cylinder fitted tonight, re-bleed.. fingers crossed that solves it. Still gotta fit new headlight, washer pump, and clear the rubbish and oil out of the boot.

Most other stuff nearly done, still got loadsa work to get through though...

[vetteheadracer]

Note to self make sure Chevy Stu is in front of me on the down hill bits..........

Hotel post code for Friday is CT21 6AE and looking on google maps it's right on the beach :boing:

[Cactussed]

You fancy a romantic walk, Nige?

[Harsh]

You fancy a romantic walk, Nige?

oi

you two timer!

[chevy-stu]

Note to self make sure Chevy Stu is in front of me on the down hill bits..........

Don't worry fella.. all sorted now, stops on a penny.. :yes:

[Harsh]

Don't worry fella.. all sorted now, stops on a penny.. :yes:

* remembers to pack lots of pennies *

[chevy-stu]

* remembers to pack lots of pennies *

Seriously, it's got proper throw you through the winsdcreen anchors now...

What time we due back in Uk fella.. ?? (mrs wants to now.. ;))

[Harsh]

around 7pm I believe, will need to check with Pete

[Porscha]

See you all Friday night :clap:

[verysideways]

Return to Folkestone scheduled around 19:30 local time but you never know we might get back a little earlier...

[ironictwist]

Just about to start the final bits & bobs, oh & packing!

Have a great time tonight to you lot that are meeting up this evening...I shall see you all in the morning bright eyed & bushy tailed!

Cya then!
Umair - MX5

[Cactussed]

God. Sitting at my desk and SO not focussed on work!!!!

[Max]

I'm supposed to be working at home at the moment and I keep getting up and checking bits and pieces, looking outside to make sure the car is there and mostly sighing, wishing I was driving already!

Bring on 2.30pm when I actually leave :D

[chevy-stu]

Return to Folkestone scheduled around 19:30 local time but you never know we might get back a little earlier...

cheers guv.. :)

[ironictwist]

Hours Away!!

[Max]

We're here!!

[andywaterfall]

<jealous>

So, how did you all get on?

:)

[Wiggwam]

One word - Epic...!!

Big thanks to the crew, who were superb and also to the whole group. Many great driving moments and looking forward to seeing the pics and vids....

Sad its all over now... .:( so will be booking another tour for next year :D

Harsh - I have another award for tomorrow at the Ace... had a very funny moment on the way home with Stu and Max...

[Robert Burns]

Just to say hi to everyone, fantastic holiday. thanks bachi, ben and pete, just got into aberdeen at 3am im shattered

[slick355]

Hi everyone :)
What a trip !! :-) I was in the red 360 Modena. I left on Saturday night along with Andy in the Scirocco. We made it to Calais at around 1:30am on Sun morning.. with just one fuel stop. So that was good progress having left Dijon at 9pm. We got a 3am crossing and I was at home in Surrey for around 4:30am on Sunday.

Aldus - what crossing did you make it for ?

I took at look at my pics.. some of them have come out really well.. will post them up shortly.
- Hemang.

[R26stu]

Big thanks to Bachi, Pete and Ben for making the tour so epic and special, im sure the 100Gb of footage and pics will keep me entertained for a long time.

Re wigwams post, you will love the award that happened yesterday, I nearly followed suit as well!

Hope to see you all for another big adventure in the near future!

Stu

[Max]

Re wigwams post, you will love the award that happened yesterday, I nearly followed suit as well!

Stu

It was an easy mistake to make after all those miles on the other side of the road and it was only a small roundabout. At least i did in style going sideways. :D

[Ben-san]

It was an easy mistake to make after all those miles on the other side of the road and it was only a small roundabout. At least i did in style going sideways. :D

Hah! Brilliant!

I must admit, I almost did the same on the A25...

[Robert Burns]

i think i need a award to give to my satnav, it sent me off the motorway just to put me back on the motorway at the same junction.

[vetteheadracer]

All my pictures are now up on Facebook spread over 2 albums because of the 200 photos per album limit.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2076191&id=1119403255&l=24617a8f3d

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2076195&id=1119403255&l=1085887358

Huge thanks to Pete for organising the trip and to Harsh and Ben for their always friendly support.

Thanks to the likeminded people whose company I have enjoyed over the 9 days.

Final thanks to Darth for the SatNav Voice :)

P.S. The Lotus is now know as Darth

[bobsan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/bobsan17/snow/IMG_09.jpg
concrete v's alloy.........easy win there, one curb too many, took 3 day for new part to arrive from Stuttgart, and 15mins to fit, then a full geo and a bill for just 160 Euro for everything, astounding. Eventually got going Sat afternoon and as the car was handling so well decided to do the Stelvio run anyway then proceeded down the other side into Swiss Alps and valleys, found some pretty amazing empty driving roads for some six hours by which time it was getting dark and turned the compass towards home, arrived Sun morn at Calais just in time for the 10:06am train.
Two things stand out for this trip: Bachi, Pete's and Ben's attention to detail and trully amazing service, particularly Ben's nothing is too much attitude was exemplary.
ADAC's break down service, not only where they the quickest to source new part for vehicle, their whole attitude was just right including offering as many nights hotel until I was completely satisfied with the repair and ready to move on.

[bobsan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/bobsan17/snow/IMG_08.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/bobsan17/snow/IMG_09.jpg

[bobsan]

there's a bunch of model cars outside.......

[bobsan]

I see Stelvio's still there....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/bobsan17/IMG_07.jpg

[Max]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/bobsan17/snow/IMG_09.jpg
concrete v's alloy.........easy win there, one curb too many, took 3 day for new part to arrive from Stuttgart, and 15mins to fit, then a full geo and a bill for just 160 Euro for everything, astounding. Eventually got going Sat afternoon and as the car was handling so well decided to do the Stelvio run anyway then proceeded down the other side into Swiss Alps and valleys, found some pretty amazing empty driving roads for some six hours by which time it was getting dark and turned the compass towards home, arrived Sun morn at Calais just in time for the 10:06am train.
Two things stand out for this trip: Bachi, Pete's and Ben's attention to detail and trully amazing service, particularly Ben's nothing is too much attitude was exemplary.
ADAC's break down service, not only where they the quickest to source new part for vehicle, their whole attitude was just right including offering as many nights hotel until I was completely satisfied with the repair and ready to move on.

That's all that broke! Glad it was easy to fix, despite the wait, and the journey home was fun. :D

[swilding]

I would also like to echo the comments about the trip. The roads were awesome but without the like minded people and great banter it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun. I now have some great memories of driving through the alps.

Pete, Ben and Bachi were great at looking after us and I will certainly be recommending your tours.

Thanks all,

Simon

[chevy-stu]

Just to say thanks for a wonderful trip, and one I've been hoping to do for a few years now..

Thanks to the excellent company, brilliant driving partners, stunning roads and scenery, glorious (mostly) weather and most importantly our amazing hosts and guides in our Alpine adventure Pete, Ben and Bachi without which the whole thing wouldn't have happened.. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Hoping to see you all soon again at the Ace or on another trip or run ... :bowtie:

[verysideways]

there's a bunch of model cars outside.......

Tilt shift lens at the top of Col De Turini? Or some post-processing?

[ironictwist]

My 1st time driving abroad & it's hard to imagine a better way to start it off...There aren't enough words to convey exactly how awesome this trip was for me.

Suffice to say a big thank you to everyone for making it so memorable...A very big thanks especially to Pete/Bachi & Ben for being absolutely brilliant throughout, without there brilliant organisation, flexible, responsible but still stupidly fun way of doing things, I don't think we would've had half as much fun as we all did.

I may see some of you at the future Ace meets, but regardless, count me in for a few of next years tours guaranteed!

See you all soon!
Umair

PS - I'm already feeling the blues...I half expect to wake up tomorrow with Rab telling me to wake up as I've overslept (again), then hurry up & get down in time for the drivers briefing before another days adventure.

Alas, I'll be heading to work instead. but It was nice being in that bubble for those 9 unforgettable days! Won't forget it in a hurry!

& yes...The panda eyes are still MORE than visible.

[Fiona]

Umair, just imagine what it's like coming back to reality after three and a half months on tour. I'm still not back to reality :( just keep thinking about the next trip :D and how to pay for it :(

[chevy-stu]

For Bob & Yvonne... This is what you need..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBH4b2gcc_Y&feature=related

[Cactussed]

Well

Back to work after a further stunning week in France. Navigating Paris to collect the O/H was. Um. Interesting. Car could do with a wash...

;-)