Re-run of day 2 of the N.C.Trip...............
19 July 2001, 07:50 PM
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Just in case anyone fancies it I intend to go up to the Lakes next weekend 29th and do the second day on the Sunday, just for a blast really. I'm starting from the centre of Windermere at approx 10.30am (ish), so if you've nothing better on give me a shout. 
19 July 2001, 08:21 PM
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Very tempting!
But I fear I must decline this excellent invitation as I must go forth and reconoiter some perambulances along the queens highway of a more westerly persuasion vis-a-vis Wales Camping Trip III (This time with sheep?)
Seriously, anyone who was not on LCT1 I urge you to do this route, YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
If you were on LCT1 then why not do it again, you know you want to!
Chris
On the other hand, I may just be persuaded...
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 19 July 2001).]
But I fear I must decline this excellent invitation as I must go forth and reconoiter some perambulances along the queens highway of a more westerly persuasion vis-a-vis Wales Camping Trip III (This time with sheep?)
Seriously, anyone who was not on LCT1 I urge you to do this route, YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
If you were on LCT1 then why not do it again, you know you want to!
Chris
On the other hand, I may just be persuaded...
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 19 July 2001).]
19 July 2001, 11:15 PM
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Would love to do it again but I'm at the Jap performance car show that weekend. Did someone say that there was a re-run near the end of August in a different thread? I may be up for that, then again the first week of September is Trax then WCT3 the week after, then did someone mention Scotland the week after.
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20 July 2001, 09:33 AM
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No, still not convinced, I think you're up there on Saturday seeing a certain blonde
I would start from Brough anyway, too many caravans on the other bit
Chris
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 20 July 2001).]
I would start from Brough anyway, too many caravans on the other bit
Chris
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 20 July 2001).]
20 July 2001, 10:40 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by CharlieWhiskey:
<B>No, still not convinced, I think you're up there on Saturday seeing a certain blonde
I would start from Brough anyway, too many caravans on the other bit
Chris
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 20 July 2001).][/quote]
Very true - the run next to Ullswater is nice but becomes a 3rd gear crawl with the old 2nd gear blast to pick off one or two slow cars.
If I get stuck behind another coach going up the Kirkstone pass, I might explode.
I'd suggest starting from Pooley Bridge - I loved the back roads to Cliburn and Bolton.
ChrisB.
<B>No, still not convinced, I think you're up there on Saturday seeing a certain blonde
I would start from Brough anyway, too many caravans on the other bit
Chris
[This message has been edited by CharlieWhiskey (edited 20 July 2001).][/quote]
Very true - the run next to Ullswater is nice but becomes a 3rd gear crawl with the old 2nd gear blast to pick off one or two slow cars.
If I get stuck behind another coach going up the Kirkstone pass, I might explode.
I'd suggest starting from Pooley Bridge - I loved the back roads to Cliburn and Bolton.
ChrisB.
20 July 2001, 11:31 AM
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I think there was a bit of bad luck getting stuck behind vehicles, when slider and I went up the 3 times previous we had no probs, just luck I s'pose, anyway, this time I fancy making a few stops to admire the scenery, coffee, cakes, blah....blah.....blah....I'm defo going up so thought I'd better mention it for fear of reprisalls had I not
The long range weather forecast gives great weather next weekend, unless there's anything else going off ?
The long range weather forecast gives great weather next weekend, unless there's anything else going off ?
20 July 2001, 12:29 PM
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Chris(t),
After all the work I put in persuading the misses to buy a tent. Now you want to do it in one day!!
Might be better a little later, my flexible friend is fast becoming my elastic friend
However if you insist....
After all the work I put in persuading the misses to buy a tent. Now you want to do it in one day!!
Might be better a little later, my flexible friend is fast becoming my elastic friend
However if you insist....
21 July 2001, 08:13 PM
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Looks like a slight change of plan chris.
I am gonna go to the nurburgring next weekend. I have a shiny new helmet to test. LOL
Why dont you come along with me in your P1?
I am leaving fri afternoon, back sunday night.
I am gonna go to the nurburgring next weekend. I have a shiny new helmet to test.
LOLWhy dont you come along with me in your P1?
I am leaving fri afternoon, back sunday night.
22 July 2001, 09:30 AM
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Bl88dy hell John, you got dual nationality
W couple of questions, what do I need to bring with me (paperwork ?)am I able to take the P1 out on track too ? hotels/b&b's or camping, channel crossing etc..??
Having trouble with sending e-mails at the mo, can receive them though, my mobile no is; 07799 - 881188.
Cheers
Chris
W couple of questions, what do I need to bring with me (paperwork ?)am I able to take the P1 out on track too ? hotels/b&b's or camping, channel crossing etc..??
Having trouble with sending e-mails at the mo, can receive them though, my mobile no is; 07799 - 881188.
Cheers
Chris
22 July 2001, 10:55 AM
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Hi Chris.
I can put you in touch with Jon Reeves. He will sort out all the ferries, euro breakdown cover if you dont have that and accomodation for you.
It really will blow you away if you go, the place is very diferent to anywhere else in the world.
What you need is to take your insurance docs with you. Most policies are euro cover automatically but check that, if you need it get a green card sent to you, should take 2 days tops to arrive. I dont need that as my policy takes euro into account already. You also need to take your V5 document and your driving license.
You need to carry a warning triangle in the car and have a GB badge atached to the nearside rear of the car.
As to taking the car on track. Thats the whole point of the trip. Unlike anywhere else in the world, the Nurburgring is not classed as a race track. It is actually a one way public toll road with no speed limit. You buy a ticket from a machine and put that into the toll booth barier and thats it, drive a lap of the most daunting track on earth. Because its a public road your normal car insurance covers you, you are just driving through germany m8.
I'll give you a call later. It's well worth the effort. I am going over with Jon, he is the guy with the Atom i drove last trip. I guarantee you'll have a good time. (not in that way
, well, with me anyway. LOL )
I can put you in touch with Jon Reeves. He will sort out all the ferries, euro breakdown cover if you dont have that and accomodation for you.
It really will blow you away if you go, the place is very diferent to anywhere else in the world.
What you need is to take your insurance docs with you. Most policies are euro cover automatically but check that, if you need it get a green card sent to you, should take 2 days tops to arrive. I dont need that as my policy takes euro into account already. You also need to take your V5 document and your driving license.
You need to carry a warning triangle in the car and have a GB badge atached to the nearside rear of the car.
As to taking the car on track. Thats the whole point of the trip. Unlike anywhere else in the world, the Nurburgring is not classed as a race track. It is actually a one way public toll road with no speed limit. You buy a ticket from a machine and put that into the toll booth barier and thats it, drive a lap of the most daunting track on earth. Because its a public road your normal car insurance covers you, you are just driving through germany m8.
I'll give you a call later. It's well worth the effort. I am going over with Jon, he is the guy with the Atom i drove last trip. I guarantee you'll have a good time. (not in that way
, well, with me anyway. LOL )
22 July 2001, 10:59 PM
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John,
Checked everything out, only problem is driving license, at Swansea being converted into new style one !!!!
Barry (banshi P1 ) fancies paxing with me so may be two of us, just the license thing ?
I'm in the office tomorrow 0151 - 523 -7070
Regards
Chris
Checked everything out, only problem is driving license, at Swansea being converted into new style one !!!!
Barry (banshi P1 ) fancies paxing with me so may be two of us, just the license thing ?
I'm in the office tomorrow 0151 - 523 -7070
Regards
Chris
22 July 2001, 11:28 PM
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John.....
This sounds good..........a trip to the Nurburgring I might be able to come along and pax with you.......I won't be taking wrexy though.
A weekend off work!!!! I must use it to my full advantage!
Give me a call John,
Michelle
This sounds good..........a trip to the Nurburgring
I might be able to come along and pax with you.......I won't be taking wrexy though.A weekend off work!!!! I must use it to my full advantage!
Give me a call John,
Michelle
24 July 2001, 03:26 PM
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As another paid up member of the Hokey Cokey Club can someone advise if we are IN or OUT.
Don't want to be out amongst those sheep without a chaperone.
As another paid up member of the Hokey Cokey Club can someone advise if we are IN or OUT.
Don't want to be out amongst those sheep without a chaperone.
24 July 2001, 06:31 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by MichelleWRX1994:
<B>Wee bit sexist the Scoobymen wasn't it Banshi........
I am going up even if no-one else is, I think I speak for Super Slider too......
Michelle.[/quote]
Are you his PA now?
I might toddle along and play as well.
ChrisB.
<B>Wee bit sexist the Scoobymen wasn't it Banshi........
I am going up even if no-one else is, I think I speak for Super Slider too......
Michelle.[/quote]
Are you his PA now?
I might toddle along and play as well.
ChrisB.
24 July 2001, 06:53 PM
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Myself, super slider, banshi, Michelle, chrisb, Rich Wild......anyone else ?
Meeting point to be 10.30am at a suitable point. Do we want to start from the campsite again or from the point at the foot of Kirkstone pass ?
Thoughts please folks.
Meeting point to be 10.30am at a suitable point. Do we want to start from the campsite again or from the point at the foot of Kirkstone pass ?
Thoughts please folks.
24 July 2001, 07:11 PM
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I think the campsite may have seen enough of us for while......or are you after seeing that blonde there Mellow oh, don't forget your white stick if you do
Kirkstone Pass for me chaps.
Michelle
oh, don't forget your white stick if you do Kirkstone Pass for me chaps.
Michelle
24 July 2001, 07:12 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ChrisB:
<B> I might toddle along and play as well.
ChrisB.[/quote]
If you bring the Scoob you might keep up 
Michelle.
<B> I might toddle along and play as well.
ChrisB.[/quote]
If you bring the Scoob you might keep up
Michelle.
24 July 2001, 07:25 PM
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Just waiting for u to rise to the bait babe.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MichelleWRX1994:
<B> If you bring the Scoob you might keep up
Michelle.</B>
If bring a tricycle and be in front
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MichelleWRX1994:
<B> If you bring the Scoob you might keep up
Michelle.</B>
If bring a tricycle and be in front
