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Post by ianhunter on Jul 20, 2006 9:33:58 GMT
Hmmm now that sounds interesting!!!
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Post by on Jul 20, 2006 9:45:11 GMT
Andie, your'e welcome this is just the start, wait until you see where you will be going next year (I hope). Make sure your brakes work Better practice first gear bends and hill starts. ;D I've been practising those bends everyday I go to the metalsmiths....up and down Zig Zag Hill from Cann Common to Tollard Royal (one of Top Gear's top five topless routes in britain apparently!!!!). And I am DEFINITELY coming along...
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Post by John Ponting on Jul 20, 2006 12:26:24 GMT
Andie, your'e welcome this is just the start, wait until you see where you will be going next year (I hope). Make sure your brakes work Better practice first gear bends and hill starts. ;D I've been practising those bends everyday I go to the metalsmiths....up and down Zig Zag Hill from Cann Common to Tollard Royal (one of Top Gear's top five topless routes in britain apparently!!!!). And I am DEFINITELY coming along... Andie, I don't like hijacking but ... have a look at this video and start saving up for next year www.daveakerman.com/~tchurly/2003.wmv
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Post by Emma Jackman on Jul 20, 2006 12:27:41 GMT
Aww Andie, it's going to be such a laugh having you with us Remember there's only a month to go! Off to sort out my European breakdown cover now. Make sure your brakes work Oh yes, that reminds me, my garage kinda mentioned that I changed my brake pads before I head abroad.
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Post by Paula on Jul 20, 2006 17:50:00 GMT
I cant wait im so excited as well!! After the weeks we will be spending DIYing between now and then we are going to be needing the trip!! I have booked GG,s second service a little later than its due so she is in peak tip top condition for the trip! ;D
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Post by James Curgenven on Jul 20, 2006 18:19:01 GMT
That's a point. I'll book Wiggles in for a good once over the week before, never hurts to be prepared. Now, off to arrange Travel Insurance and Breakdown Insurance
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Post by on Jul 20, 2006 18:51:40 GMT
Aww Andie, it's going to be such a laugh having you with us Remember there's only a month to go! Off to sort out my European breakdown cover now. Make sure your brakes work Oh yes, that reminds me, my garage kinda mentioned that I changed my brake pads before I head abroad. Awwwww, thanks my darling! Mind you, a couple of days of me Emma and you'll probably need therapy on your return to the UK!!!! My baby is booked in for her 2nd service this weekend so she'll be all sorted. New tyres on the back next week and a spare fitted too....now I just need to calm down......so excited....!!!!!!!
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Post by Bruce on Jul 20, 2006 18:56:31 GMT
I think with less then a month to go we can start the countdown..
30 nights to go? (or is it 31?)
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Post by James Curgenven on Jul 20, 2006 18:58:45 GMT
Pah, I've been counting down since April
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Post by Bruce on Jul 20, 2006 19:10:07 GMT
Sorry James.. so how many more nights do you have to sleep before the big day??
I am not sure as we are test driving the route a week in advance I think.. So for me it is 6 or 7 nights less before the fun starts.. ;D
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Post by James Curgenven on Jul 20, 2006 22:05:56 GMT
Depends how many sleepless night we get due to excitment you see, you can't put an actual figure on it
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Post by Adrian Clifford on Jul 21, 2006 8:21:19 GMT
Is the new 3.5km section of road now open from Ardooie to Tielt on the N37 ?, as you say this is wondeful scenery and I look forward to driving it again. I am sure everybody else will too. One more question are you meeting us at the service area, about 7km's beyond Junction 3 ? If I remember there is no meeting point at Junction 3 unless you want us to leave the E40 there and wait somewhere ? Adrian, We will meet just after you left the highway at junction 3. There is a parking place along the main road. Luc, I hope it is a big parking place. Is this the road to Pervijze that goes through Ramskapelle ? Just to make sure we are in the right place for you to find us. Nice clip John, Andie this is why we are going up not down, (brakes what brakes), save some holiday for September next year . James I've been counting down since last years Kempenrit.
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Post by Luc on Jul 21, 2006 10:06:18 GMT
Adrian, it is the road towards Pervijze and Ramskapelle (N355). Don't worry about parking place, we have about 500 meters to put one car after another. But as we won't stay there for more than 10 minutes, just to split up in smaller groups, this not the biggest issue of the day
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Post by Adrian Clifford on Jul 21, 2006 11:25:35 GMT
Perfect, thanks Luc
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Post by Adrian Clifford on Aug 1, 2006 9:15:58 GMT
This is the final list, unless anything changes, I have managed to get Simon's ferry changed to the 10.00, so we all travel together. Full details will be sent out shortly by mail, I have a few things to work on so give me a few days and all will become clear. Travel groups, for the journey across Belgium are being organised next
Andie, you have Emma & Holly from Exeter joining your group at the hotel.
Lakeside Services 07.00 to depart by 07.15
Adrian & Dawn Andy Phillips Tony Williams Amie & Rob Steve & Angela Paul & Jan David Jenkins Steve & Pam Jonathan Tully Dave Kerley & Trish John Stark & Lyn David & Veronica Rick & Li
M25 between Dartford and the M20 07.20
Emma
Maidstone Services M20 08.00
Ian Hunter & Liz Tim & Liz Ralph Gadsby Simon
Folkestone 09.45
Colin Murrell
Dover 09.00
Patrick Beet & Ann Paula & Bruce Steve White John Ponting & Lyn James & Fiona Andie & David Jay Jerry & Diane Ted & Karin Stefan & Jenny Mark & Rachel Art & Christine Emma & Holly
Staying at the Ashford North Premier Travel Inn, near to Junction 8 of the M20 are:
John and Lyn Ponting Steve White Andie and David Burridge Paula & Bruce James C and Fiona Art & Christine Emma & Holly
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