No worries guys..

 

Well the cheque is in the post, so I'm coming

 

great news charlie, see you there

 

Look forward to meeting you Charlie

 

Well I figured there were enough people going who I know anyway and it's always interesting to meet people who appreciate the driving rather than the posing

We will have to plan plenty of photo stops Chris What are you like for memory cards?

 

I've only got a single 1gb card at the mo', but looking to get maybe a 5gb or a couple of 1gb's at the end of this month.
I was thinking of bringing along the wifes laptop, and storing everything on there, so no worries, but not sure if I can be bothered with lugging that everywhere
chris.

 

Yep, the idea of lugging everything up & down from the village every day means i will probably be travelling light. Just me MiniTrekker, 2 Cameras, 6 lenses, filters, tripod, 3 batterries etc. etc. Only got a 512Mb & the 1Gb at the mo so may get a new one nearer the time, prices are dropping every week

 

I'll be looking at ebay soon, maybe getting something from the states shipped over. I'll give you a ring if I see any "buy 1 get 1 free" offers

I'm after a microdrive for my pda, which I could also use in my camera, last time I looked, I could have got a 5gb one for about £250. Hopefully they're a bit cheaper now

chris.

 

I will need to get the TomTom Europe maps as well, unless I can get the equivalent of my Memory Map stuff...

 

I'll make some enquiries chris

 

CW: lol Your idea of travelling light is a bit like mine

Suffice to say, I should have *plenty* of storage with me, in case anyone gets caught short...

 

As long as nobody get's offended when I pull out my Fuji Finepix 4800 to take snapshots or see what the exposure is like

I still find it usefull when setting up shots as you can see what you are gonna get (not what your eye sees). I still find the Screen on the 300D way to small to see what you have taken. Apparently there are A4 size preview screen thingies avaliable but I assume they are mostly used in studio work for 'client preview'.

I think I might need another bag for the camcorder, PDA, GPS, chargers, LCD monitor, CD player, Voice recorder, Memory Stick, Laptop, MP3 Player, etc. etc.

 

I can picture it now, Stelvio 2005 - 20 scoobs and an artic to carry the extra gear rumbling through Europe

 

If I get one of these I might not need half of the above junk

 

Heres one scoob that will be travelling light

 

You can get the drinks in then, as you'll be getting there first

 

I'm still looking into a carpc setup for mine. In which case I'll be able to download my daily images to the hard drive on. That looks well mint though, and not too shabby a price either. Still looking for cheap 5gb cf cards/microdrives for my pda at the mo'

 

I need to stop looking on this thread

the roads
the views
the photo opportunities
and meeting you lot

Would have been very happy to tag on behind in the remapped, 2WD Fabia (tho sure you all wouldn't LOL). Negotiating final deadlines on 15mth work project which are happening approx the same time as this trip Originally, 1st to 12th Sept was the best time for my summer hols.

 

Hi MissyC

What are you referring to by 1st - 12th being ok for you please?

If you needed to be back in the UK on the 12th then it could be done. I know that Stormy is planning to come back a day early (on the 12th) due to commitments. But will miss the whole day on the Nurbrgring - but still might get out in the morning and there is the evening of the 11th too.

If you need any more info then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Cheers

Terry

 

A list of all attending which includes 11 cars and 15 people

Terry Buckel
Chris Wilkinson
Stuart Knight & Paul Marks
Mark Stevens & Lindsay Robertson
Marvin Bargrove
Andy & Eleanor Cawte
Paul Allen
Keith & Julia Rudrum
Chris Ward
Martin Boakes
Dave van Steenis

That is 9 Scoobies and 2 EVOs as far as I know.

It's gonna be a great trip

Hope to see you all before at at the Southern Big One - www.southernbigone.co.uk

Or the Northern Big One if you live up North

Cheers

Terry

 

What Christine meant, if she will forgive my clarification, was that she was originally gonna be fine for 1-12th Sept, but since then her work commitments have changed for the worse, which means she now can't make it

 

Have we gotta drink when we get there as well ??

This is getting better by the day

 

And then there were 12.....

cars on the Stelvio trip that is..... Mike Shoemark has just confirmed (another EVO driver )

Can't wait.....

 

Are you also arranging the servicing for the Evo boys between countries? Those cars don't go very far without needing to have an oil change, filter cleaned... might not be able to last the distance

Ah, hang on, I get it now -- the 18 wheeler bringing all the camera gear can also be used to store parts as well!

 

STI-Frenchie - look forward to meeting you - you did me a favour once. If you happen to have a means of obtaining back issues of SUB magazine, I would be happy to buy off you when we meet. I have tried writing to the address in the mag for back issues and they never respond. Obviously don't want to send to UK.

Cheers

Keith

 

Hi Keith! How are you doing? I mix your user name with someone on here called Krade so sorry for not making contact earlier in the thread!

About the back issues, I'm not sure if they sell them but I'll check in the magazine and see, if they do I can order them for you. If not, I have 9 or 10 issues which I can let you have for free. It's a bit stupid of them not to accept subscriptions outside of France (at least that's what the form in the mag would suggest) as they print prices on the cover for Belgium, Switzerland, and Dom-Tom so they must have an "overseas" readership.

Tell you what, a mate of mine, WRX427 had his motor featured in the magazine not so long ago so he might have the contact details of the girl who interviewed him. If so, I can call her and ask her about a UK subscription. Next time I see him, I'll ask him. He might also be up for the Stelvio run. Looking forward to seeing you in September!

 

You are a jolly good boy!!!!

I am missing issues 1,2,3,4,10, and 16 onwards.

Thanks again for all your help !

keith

 

"Are you also arranging the servicing for the Evo boys between countries? Those cars don't go very far without needing to have an oil change, filter cleaned... might not be able to last the distance"

Your not wrong, Service before we leave, one on return thats about a bargain £740 for both services but hell its worth it.

 

I reckon a service before we go is a good idea for everyone, not just the Evo boys

 

Got me new brakes delivered v soon - don't want to be running out of brakes hurtling down the stelvio now do we...