Title: And we are off
Post by: NorwayNick on June 04, 2011, 06:56:54 am
Ok we are off see you in a field in france ;D
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Post by: Fran on June 04, 2011, 07:20:50 am
I am off now too.... safe journey everyone!
:)
:)
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Post by: nopanic - neil on June 04, 2011, 09:19:46 am
safe trip to all,
not off till Wen here, but feel already under starters orders...............
oh the wait.
not off till Wen here, but feel already under starters orders...............
oh the wait.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: geoffd on June 04, 2011, 11:27:11 am
safe trip to all,
not off till Wen here, but feel already under starts orders...............
oh the wait.
not off till Wen here, but feel already under starts orders...............
oh the wait.
We are not of till wednesday either, i hate this bit, waiting for wednesday, and hearing about other leaving already, pah
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Lord Steve on June 04, 2011, 12:49:39 pm
Crack of dawn Thursday for us so filling in the waiting time with Lady Steve in Malmaison Newcastle.
I'm such a romantic....."How, Pet, fancy a couple o neets oot on the Toon"?
She fell for it!!
Safe trip everyone.
I'm such a romantic....."How, Pet, fancy a couple o neets oot on the Toon"?
She fell for it!!
Safe trip everyone.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 04, 2011, 01:27:14 pm
I've made a start of sorts. My gear is now on the garage floor wiating for Tuesday Evening.
See you guys on the other side. 8) 8) 8) 8)
t
See you guys on the other side. 8) 8) 8) 8)
t
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Martini...LB on June 04, 2011, 02:23:30 pm
Car washed and polished, (I am knackered) cleaning inside tomorrow and packing, finish off tomorrow boat from Guernsey to St Malo monday lunchtime.
See you soon.
>Martini...LB
See you soon.
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: landman on June 04, 2011, 04:51:16 pm
Car washed
Roof bars and box on
Stickers on
Tyres/oil/washer fluid checked
Gear assembled in garage
WEDNESDAY SEEMS TOO FAR AWAY!!!
Roof bars and box on
Stickers on
Tyres/oil/washer fluid checked
Gear assembled in garage
WEDNESDAY SEEMS TOO FAR AWAY!!!
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Post by: Stu on June 04, 2011, 05:19:39 pm
Done nowt. Leave tomorrow. Car still has most of the stuff in since last year. Busy day tomorrow I think, see you monday :) :)
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: termietermite on June 04, 2011, 05:28:25 pm
Car washed
Roof bars and box on
Stickers on
Tyres/oil/washer fluid checked
Gear assembled in garage
WEDNESDAY SEEMS TOO FAR AWAY!!!
So why wait for Wednesday? >:DRoof bars and box on
Stickers on
Tyres/oil/washer fluid checked
Gear assembled in garage
WEDNESDAY SEEMS TOO FAR AWAY!!!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: landman on June 04, 2011, 05:30:22 pm
Pfft!
Two reasons: work and family
*counting down the heures*
Two reasons: work and family
*counting down the heures*
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: termietermite on June 04, 2011, 05:47:59 pm
: work
The curse of the drinking classes indeed.Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: landman on June 04, 2011, 05:52:16 pm
*nods head in complete agreement*
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Nordic on June 04, 2011, 08:10:09 pm
tent checked.
camping gear piled up in garage
euros picked up
music sorted
feeling like I want to get going now, have I peaked to soon?
camping gear piled up in garage
euros picked up
music sorted
feeling like I want to get going now, have I peaked to soon?
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Lorry on June 04, 2011, 08:55:42 pm
..... have I peaked to soon?
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Post by: mgmark on June 04, 2011, 09:21:10 pm
Packing tomorrow, travelling across on Monday, hurrah!!!!
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: aricus654 on June 05, 2011, 12:39:48 am
Just checked the tent, three days before leaving.......and we are one pole section short! Better to find out now than at Maison Blanche! ::) (But where can it be - Arnage?)
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Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 05, 2011, 09:56:23 am
Car packed ready to leave at 1330 today, have a safe trip down to all. Chris, Mike don't forget to put the lights out ;D
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Chrisgr31 on June 05, 2011, 10:03:04 am
Think it might be time to go and check the tent is ok, as still got time to buy a replacement if its not!
If there was room in the garage I'd move all the camping gear into it from the shed, to make for an easy Tuesday evening, however the garage appears to be full of crap so there isn't!
If there was room in the garage I'd move all the camping gear into it from the shed, to make for an easy Tuesday evening, however the garage appears to be full of crap so there isn't!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Kristof on June 05, 2011, 10:41:43 am
Started packing up this morning, Tuesday evening couldn't be there fast enough now.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Rusty on June 05, 2011, 10:47:28 am
Woolly, Sausage, David and Will are at Newhaven waiting to board with Big Irta heading over to Dieppe.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: LangTall on June 05, 2011, 11:31:13 am
Washed the car? ??? Why would you want to wash the car for 700 km drive, so it will look just a unwashed when you arrive in France?
I'll spend my time on the painting that has the be done on the house, and throw some clothes in a bag Tuesdaynight. ;D Her-in-doors can do the rest, as SHE wants to bring HER tent and stuff. Fine by me!
I'll spend my time on the painting that has the be done on the house, and throw some clothes in a bag Tuesdaynight. ;D Her-in-doors can do the rest, as SHE wants to bring HER tent and stuff. Fine by me!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Snoring Rhino on June 05, 2011, 01:07:53 pm
Brownie points work in progress, Bags packed, Two more days at work, then off to Pommpy to meet Tom and Phil, Tally Ho, Safe journey everyone, see you there.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: DelBoy on June 05, 2011, 01:50:10 pm
I'm outa here :D :D :D
Pompey to Le Havre overnight tonight.
Safe trip everyone, and see you in La Sarthe.
Would the last person to leave.................please leave the lights on for those sad bast@rds not making the trip.
Del
Pompey to Le Havre overnight tonight.
Safe trip everyone, and see you in La Sarthe.
Would the last person to leave.................please leave the lights on for those sad bast@rds not making the trip.
Del
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Canada Phil on June 05, 2011, 03:40:35 pm
Packing today for OFF after work Monday. I think it's a Boeing this time :o
How to get 10lbs of sh*t in a 5lb bag. actually 20 kilo limit.
Canada Phil
How to get 10lbs of sh*t in a 5lb bag. actually 20 kilo limit.
Canada Phil
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: BigH on June 05, 2011, 03:44:43 pm
Blimey everyone's legging it!
It does feel like Ive missed the boat a bit, - we're catching a late sausage in the tunnel on Thursday night, hoping to be in Blue Nord by 23:00, with a bit of luck, following wind and dry trousers if we're really lucky.
First time back for 3 or 4 years for me, so I reckon I've got some drinking to catch up on!
H
It does feel like Ive missed the boat a bit, - we're catching a late sausage in the tunnel on Thursday night, hoping to be in Blue Nord by 23:00, with a bit of luck, following wind and dry trousers if we're really lucky.
First time back for 3 or 4 years for me, so I reckon I've got some drinking to catch up on!
H
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Barry on June 05, 2011, 04:15:55 pm
First time back for 3 or 4 years for me, so I reckon I've got some drinking to catch up on!
It will be good to see you back at Le Mans H, we are a stones throw away from you on BN, pop over for a cold one.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: BigH on June 05, 2011, 08:42:04 pm
Thanks Barry, I'll keep an eye out for the bike.
If the weather doesn't pick up it'll have to be a gore-tex mankini under the leathers....
It's not much better in the jag, - the windscreen wipers work, but they don't actually do much wiping, they just sort of wave around in a panic, - I might see if I've got any rain-x lying around somewhere. I'll probably put some on my bollocks too if there's enough, I don't think it'll help much, but I just like doing it.
H
If the weather doesn't pick up it'll have to be a gore-tex mankini under the leathers....
It's not much better in the jag, - the windscreen wipers work, but they don't actually do much wiping, they just sort of wave around in a panic, - I might see if I've got any rain-x lying around somewhere. I'll probably put some on my bollocks too if there's enough, I don't think it'll help much, but I just like doing it.
H
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Maximum on June 05, 2011, 08:49:37 pm
Just finished unpakking after a long weekend with the misses and son.
Trowing out the toys from my 2 yr old boy and stowing the booze in to the RV at this moment.
Picking up the refrigerated trailer and barrels of beer on thuesday and start driving early morning on wensday.
See you soon.
.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Rusty on June 05, 2011, 08:55:47 pm
Thanks Barry, I'll keep an eye out for the bike.
If the weather doesn't pick up it'll have to be a gore-tex mankini under the leathers....
It's not much better in the jag, - the windscreen wipers work, but they don't actually do much wiping, they just sort of wave around in a panic, - I might see if I've got any rain-x lying around somewhere. I'll probably put some on my bollocks too if there's enough, I don't think it'll help much, but I just like doing it.
H
If the weather doesn't pick up it'll have to be a gore-tex mankini under the leathers....
It's not much better in the jag, - the windscreen wipers work, but they don't actually do much wiping, they just sort of wave around in a panic, - I might see if I've got any rain-x lying around somewhere. I'll probably put some on my bollocks too if there's enough, I don't think it'll help much, but I just like doing it.
H
you don't want shriveled bollocks H, get a some windex.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Rusty on June 05, 2011, 09:07:29 pm
Woolly, Sausage, David and Will are at Newhaven waiting to board with Big Irta heading over to Dieppe.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
Irta has landed.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 05, 2011, 09:20:42 pm
Woolly, Sausage, David and Will are at Newhaven waiting to board with Big Irta heading over to Dieppe.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
She'll be the one with the 20 mile queue behind her on route through France. ;D
The rest of us start arriving from Tuesday onwards.
See you all there.
Irta has landed.
Is that in France or even better Le Mans?
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Rusty on June 05, 2011, 09:30:27 pm
She is on Blue Nord.
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Post by: Martini...LB on June 05, 2011, 09:57:06 pm
She is on Blue Nord.
That is a cracker Rusty.
>Martini...LB
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Post by: nopanic - neil on June 05, 2011, 11:06:10 pm
She is on Blue Nord.
That is a cracker Rusty.
>Martini...LB
yea that is great news, tell them to get that flag pole up, to rally the troops ;D
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Post by: Dirk3D_NL on June 06, 2011, 12:16:40 am
excellent news! both the Max-report and the Rusty-report :D
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: dukla on June 06, 2011, 07:44:04 am
Mostly packed, think most of the rest of the stuff will fit in the car but may have to ditch a passenger!
12:00 Dover/Dunkerque here we come - on Arnage tomorrow afternoon all going to plan.
Over & out.
12:00 Dover/Dunkerque here we come - on Arnage tomorrow afternoon all going to plan.
Over & out.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Steve Pyro on June 07, 2011, 06:01:49 pm
All righty. Thats me signing off. See you sausage-side.
The Great American Land Yacht is on it's way to pick me up, then off to Dover for the sparrow fart Wednesday am P&O ferry.
Keep a weather eye out for the old girl.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/67/177570510_3405852a0e_z.jpg)
The Great American Land Yacht is on it's way to pick me up, then off to Dover for the sparrow fart Wednesday am P&O ferry.
Keep a weather eye out for the old girl.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/67/177570510_3405852a0e_z.jpg)
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Andy Zarse on June 07, 2011, 07:45:31 pm
I'm right on your tail Steve! We'll wave as we sail past you as you're stood at the petrol station again ;D
I'm just off to spend the night in the Rising Sun in Warsash with Paul Z, then on the Vomit.com at 9am tomorrow to Le Havre.
See you Frogside gents!
I'm just off to spend the night in the Rising Sun in Warsash with Paul Z, then on the Vomit.com at 9am tomorrow to Le Havre.
See you Frogside gents!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: LangTall on June 07, 2011, 08:44:55 pm
I'm finished packing, she's still busy. :P
Leaving tomorrow 7:30 to join up with Dirk and the others, and then we aim for a smooth ride to La Sarthe, arriving 16:00-ish. Max has collect beer and other imported stuff today, and is aiming to arive at about the same time.
See you in a field in France!
Leaving tomorrow 7:30 to join up with Dirk and the others, and then we aim for a smooth ride to La Sarthe, arriving 16:00-ish. Max has collect beer and other imported stuff today, and is aiming to arive at about the same time.
See you in a field in France!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: geoffd on June 07, 2011, 11:18:04 pm
All packed and ready to rock and roll ;D
A few hours kip then off to Pompey for the 08:30 Vomit Comet.
Safe trip for those yet to go, bad luck for those staying at home, there's still time you know....
A few hours kip then off to Pompey for the 08:30 Vomit Comet.
Safe trip for those yet to go, bad luck for those staying at home, there's still time you know....
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: redstu on June 08, 2011, 12:29:41 am
Not tired enough to sleep yet , but ill be leaving at 05:30 , arriving BN at about 21:00 ish.
Ive not bothered with the sunscreen this year!
Ive not bothered with the sunscreen this year!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 08, 2011, 01:11:36 am
Bloody Hell - just finished packing, thougth as seem to have already sorted, seems odd to be packing still.
Not just my stuff but seem to be carrying everything for an invasion.
Final straw, 5 x tables - 3 x airbed inflators - 3 x first aid kits - and 3 kettles and one of those was a 240v 2kw one!!!!!!
Was going to spit my dummy out, but found I had already packed that! ::)
Oh well - off for the 3xS's - Sh1t, Shower & a Shave
Have a safe trip all, and see on the otherside - MB here we come (as long its not a Dry State)
Cheers all
Not just my stuff but seem to be carrying everything for an invasion.
Final straw, 5 x tables - 3 x airbed inflators - 3 x first aid kits - and 3 kettles and one of those was a 240v 2kw one!!!!!!
Was going to spit my dummy out, but found I had already packed that! ::)
Oh well - off for the 3xS's - Sh1t, Shower & a Shave
Have a safe trip all, and see on the otherside - MB here we come (as long its not a Dry State)
Cheers all
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Lord Steve on June 08, 2011, 07:33:55 am
All set and bound for Folkestone for an overnight at the Holiday Inn then the 07.20 P&O Dover to Calais in the morning. See all of you fellow Maison Blanchers on Thursday afternoon.
Bon Voyage mes amis!
Bon Voyage mes amis!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: wishy on June 08, 2011, 07:38:13 am
We're gone........to somewhere in France ;D
Safe journey to those also travelling to a field in France......see you there :laugh:
Safe journey to those also travelling to a field in France......see you there :laugh:
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Jules G on June 08, 2011, 09:05:56 am
Neil,
I think one of the air pumps is Simon's ::) Still I gave you the lekkie one to use, oh hang on you have the double bed in the back of the RV don't you ;D
safe journey's to you all, will have the welcome back bunting out for you all
I think one of the air pumps is Simon's ::) Still I gave you the lekkie one to use, oh hang on you have the double bed in the back of the RV don't you ;D
safe journey's to you all, will have the welcome back bunting out for you all
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Kev_mk3 on June 08, 2011, 11:02:49 am
Im stetting off tonight.............. to Dunkirk then to Germany ill be watching Lemans at the nordschleife safe trip guys
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Post by: Jules G on June 08, 2011, 12:19:32 pm
Kev, Drop me a pm with yr email. I have a BMW guide to the ring which I wll sent to you.
Jules
Jules
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Post by: Kev_mk3 on June 08, 2011, 03:45:41 pm
Over and Out Mr G!
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Post by: Bob U on June 08, 2011, 04:04:03 pm
I'm outa here. See you Frogside ;D
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Post by: pretzel on June 08, 2011, 04:49:53 pm
Just finishing up in the office then home to get ready and pack the car.
V. Early start in the morning for the drive from South Wales to Pompey, on the 08:30 Brittany Ferries to Caen.
Will be at the track for the evening qually sessions tomorrow. See you all there.
V. Early start in the morning for the drive from South Wales to Pompey, on the 08:30 Brittany Ferries to Caen.
Will be at the track for the evening qually sessions tomorrow. See you all there.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: gatordad on June 09, 2011, 04:43:45 am
Still here in Vero Beach, Florida...half way between Sebring and Daytona Beach. Ain't going nowhere this year...I'll wave at you guys on TV!
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Kristof on June 09, 2011, 01:30:00 pm
Live from Blue Nord ;D
Cloudy weather but the sun comes through now. Hope the weather stays like this, bit chilly during the night but nothing we can't survive.
Cloudy weather but the sun comes through now. Hope the weather stays like this, bit chilly during the night but nothing we can't survive.
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on June 09, 2011, 01:56:30 pm
Car packed ready to leave at 1330 today, have a safe trip down to all. Chris, Mike don't forget to put the lights out ;D
Lights are off :(
Title: Re: And we are off
Post by: termietermite on June 10, 2011, 10:58:48 am
Help, I can't see 8)
