17:30 form Boulogne
17:20 into Dover

 

I have available a Manfrotto Suction mount, if anyone needs one?

 

cheers chris. See you tomorrow

 

Whohoo - the Susten Pass is now open (this is apparently the best pass of them all). But the Grimsel pass isn't - See here

Also the weather is looking pretty good today - hope it keeps up for the next week
Great weather on the Stelvio - click here

 

Is anyone else taking a tripod that I might be able to borrow occasionally? Mine's rather bulky and the boot is looking awfully full...

Ta
Andy

 

Will report in on the weather situation for France for the next couple of days but to be honest France meteo have been so far wrong all of last week it may not be reliable! Today was very hot (31+ in the shade) and the last 48hr forecast I saw said that it would be overcast tomorrow and stormy on Tuesday...but it changes so quickly as I don't think France Metro are on the ball!!

 

YES, I'm taking my benbo tripod andy, your more than welcome to perch your camera on it , and anyone else for that matter.
chris.

 

Can't wait - car all packed and cleaned SatNav playing up, though... Oh well, some "interesting" diversions all part of the holiday, I suppose!!

Cheers

Rog

Terry - thanks for PM re hotel - *think* I know where I'm going now lol!!

 

The score, weather-wise is that Monday should be overcast and dry with plenty of sunny spells (I'm only referring to the north-east and east of France as I'm assuming that's where you'll be on the road). Tuesday is going to be a bit showery with some sunny spells -- the main heavy thundery weather is in the south of France with chances of some thunder and lightning in the Picardie region (north, near Calais). Wednesday is looking a bit better with just a few showers and then by the end of the week things start to improve again. Temperatures are mostly around the 26 degree mark and above with it getting back to around the 29/30 degree mark at the very end of the week -- if they can accurately predict that far ahead. I watched the France Meteo forecast on the TF1 channel which wasn't that informative and then decided to go for something which is generally more accurate, La Chaine Meteo (The Weather Channel) on Canal Satellite. If any of the hotels you are staying in have Canal Satellite on offer, you'll find this channel on channel #33.

All in all, it looks like you are in for a fairly pleasant drive with some nice photo opportunities as the weather dictates!

Last thing to note, the E.Leclerc supermarket chain (France) have a fantastic offer on at the moment on Laurent Perrier champagne. This is usually knocked out at about €27 a bottle, this week it's on the shelves for €18.98 -- shame not to take advantage eh?

I dunno what day y'all are leaving but here's wishing you all a very safe and pleasant journey. Bonne route à tous and see you in Yverdon-les-bains on Wednesday!

PS. CharlieWhiskey, if you can't get hold of the sauce, no worries mate, honestly!

 

Thanks Frenchie - it's looking good

Rog

 

Looks like I'm going to have to revise my packed clothes strategy
Some shorts had better go in my case now,
see you wednesday frenchie
chris.

 

Hi Charlie

Can you bring the suction mount please for Dave Van-Steenis.

Cheers

Terry

 

Have a good journey down Rog. I guess you're sailing from Edinburgh for the first leg of the jouney?


I have to go to work in the morning before setting off at about half 2 for Canterbury.

Gonna be a mad dash to get sorted in the morning

See you in France

 

Looking forward to seeing you too cw42. Shorts are well advised as it was boiling here today. I went to see this gig which was 10 minutes drive from me. It was the first drag-strip event to take place in Switzerland (on a public road) and the organization was overwhelmed with the response...the timing gear wouldn't work, the buffet was a disaster (3 girls to serve a few thousand punters) and they didn't get started until 1.5 hours later than expected. Next year will be a different matter I'm sure! I'll just post the URLs as I don't want to clog up the bandwidth on this thread with my nonsense

Nice Zonda though -- local bloke took her out for a whirl, and free entry

http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american02.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american03.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american04.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american05.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/american06.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/build.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/dcr.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/dethurens.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/dragstar01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/dragstar02.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/evo01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/ford01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/formule2.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/gt2.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/javelin01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/porche01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/scoobies.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/trans-am.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/typeR.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/zonda01.jpg
http://www.alwyngreer.com/satigny2005/zonda02.jpg

 

Oh, forgot to mention, the point of the above post was that I got sunburned watching the event and jeans would not have been the most confortable attire!

 

It's in the car Terry

I also have a few bits like cable ties, jubilee clips & gaffer tape for any 'running repairs'

cw42: Yep, shorts are in order See you tomoz, hope there's a big hole in your boot

 

there will be, dont worry
see you later,
chris.

 

Terry - see you at Farlington at 4am unless I hear from you otherwise. Just about ready, nearly finished the route on Destinator.

Safe journey to all those travelling down today, looking forward to meeting you all in the morning for breakfast.

 

See you at 4am mate. Radio on channel 3-03

 

I'd better read the 2-way radio manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Did we agree on a meeting point at Dover, or is it just in/on the ferry?

 

Not that I'm aware of, be good to meet up beforehand though.

 

We have much to discuss O wise master. I truly have much to learn and my journey has yet to begin

 

Cars packed, new spot lights are on and working (thanks prosport ) Just having a bacon buttie and coffee now. Petrol to get, odometer to reset, then I'm off
See you later on this afternoon mrk,
chris.

 

C u all tomorrow

cw42 C u 2nite. Give me a call when you join the M25.


I've been working hard on my right foot and it is now very heavy

 

OK I'm away

And on time too!

Don't THINK I've forgotten anything...

 

will do, see you later,
chris.

 

OK just finished work. Charlie's arrived and we're about ready to go meet CW42.

If anyone thinks of a meetup point in/nr Dover call Charlies mobile (number's on the newsletter).

Allez allez

 

Right thats me logging off see you all tomorrow 6ish.

Cars clean, underpants are clean will be leaving in 12 hours for Dover

Looking forward to some cheap Optimax tomorrow

TTFN

 

YIKES!!!



Just drove past my local Shell garage and the price of V-Power 100 RON is now at a staggering CHF 1.99/litre - that's a 22 centime hike since last week!!! I've never seen prices that high before - used to think that CHF 1.32 was daylight robbery for 98 RON!!! Thank God I can save a bit on the champagne as compensation