Title: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Barry on April 22, 2015, 07:14:03 pm As the time gets near time to start the traditional thread.
Who: Barry, Jo & Andy. When: Out Pompey/St Malo 1930 hrs Monday night, arriving at Camp C'Arnage ( Bleu Nord ) after lunch Tuesday. Jo arriving midnight Wednesday curtesy of B. Underwood Esq. Leaving: Monday morning, Andy back to Blighty, Jo & I to Normandy, back Thursday, Chunnel. What in: Silver S-max. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Werner on April 22, 2015, 08:25:12 pm WHo: Werner & Team LeMansZone - 20 people
When: Advance Party of 10 will arrive Wednesday early morning, the rest will follow, leave on Monday morning What in: X-Type, S-Max and some other cars, nothing really exciting Camping where: Club Arnage compound on BN. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: pretzel on April 22, 2015, 08:35:25 pm Who: Team Pretzel (me and the missus)
When: Out Pompey to St Malo Wednesday night. Back Monday evening Caen to Pompey What in: Porsche Cayman Not camping. Hotel in La Fleche. Unfortunately we can't get in to Hotel de France in Chartre sur Loire where we lucked in last year. Shame as the place has SO much history. Edit - Now in the Hotel de France, our place on the waiting list came good! Looking forward to it even more than usual now! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: smokie on April 22, 2015, 09:34:23 pm Who: Debby (daughter) and I
When: Out on Eurotunnel 10ish Sunday am. Hotel in LM near scrutineering on Sun evening, ETA at camping Mon afternoon. Debby leaves LM on the Friday due to a wedding (not hers!!). I'll be leaving on Sunday, maybe even after the race is over (maybe not :-) ) In: Focus Camping : BN, along with Tom, Phil, Snoring Rhimo, Dottore and Johnny - same pitches as last year. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Robbo on April 22, 2015, 09:51:45 pm Who: Camp Robbo inc. Bob U & Fan club
When: Wednesday 10th - Eurotunnel arrive Midnight What in: Merc Sprinter, Disco, Mondeo, Alfa & numerous Rolls Royce's Camping: Camp Carnarge @ BN Leaving: Monday morning Champagne: Lots Cheesy Music: Only when Bob isn't around! Friday Cheese & Vin rouge: Ticket only Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: aricus654 on April 23, 2015, 09:40:04 am Who: Aricus, Tristan (14 and at his 5 Le Mans - his school may get the idea that he always falls ill around this time) When: Out Pompy Tuesday night back Sunday night (Bittany) How: e39 M5 (assuming restorative work is done) Music: OMG - Tristan is trying to do tye 60s/70s & 80s. (Although he has discovered a cassette in the car and I think he intends to play Red Dwarf and Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy tapes). Where: Houx Drink: alas T has not fallen for beer (yet), but I may try some :-) Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Kristof on April 23, 2015, 12:02:59 pm Who: Dottore, Johnny
Joining: Smokie, Debby, Phil, Tom, Snoring Rhino When: Arriving Monday evening at BN (might switch to Saturday if I get credentials, camping at parking Carrefour then), Out Sundaynight after the race In: Motorhome Camping : BN Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Bonio on April 23, 2015, 01:34:34 pm Who: Me, Trig and Sidney.
When: Weds. What in: At the moment my ole Seat but may change to Trig's Merc van. Where: Bsj with Lofty bloke and Cheech and Chong. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Snoring Rhino on April 23, 2015, 02:04:08 pm Out on Saturday 6th Pompy Cean
Arriving on BN with Bradders on Thursday after leaving the family at a Eurocamp site in Granville. Me with Smokie, Debbi, Tom, Phil, Dottore, Johnny, - Brad with The Brethern (sorry guys, cant take the pace!) Back to Granville on Sunday afternoon and Blighty on Thursday. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Jason on April 23, 2015, 02:34:55 pm Who: Me, JDS and a handful of others
When: Arrive and set up on Monday leave Sunday night (I think - I'm not making the bookings) How: various cars/vans Camping: MB Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Bob U on April 23, 2015, 08:00:50 pm See Camp Robbo above. Cheezy music not my forte. No one appreciated my couple of hours of classic Motown & Soul last year. Bloody Philistines.
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Barry on April 24, 2015, 12:06:38 am No one appreciated my couple of hours of classic Motown & Soul last year. Bloody Philistines. I did! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Steve Pyro on April 24, 2015, 10:52:12 am Who - Steve and Andy
When - Tuesday overnighter Newhaven - Dieppe. Back on Monday evening What in - Probably Andy's 1965 Corvette Stingray again. Where - Houx with the DfH massive / Jules / Nopanic / Martini. Music - Initially, the gentle sounds of a man sized V8. Then the Euro beats courtesy of Marius. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: TobyAnscombe on April 24, 2015, 12:53:14 pm Toby - part of the Messy Houx Annexers.. (GaryFrogeye, Perdu and BobT will be along soon...)
Out Thursday 8.20 via tunnel Back Monday via stopover in our usual village Where - BN somewhere. What in - gawd knows Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: garyfrogeye on April 24, 2015, 05:51:51 pm What Toby Said,
Gary Frogeye in Frogeye Bill in the Midget Nick in the a Frogeye, MGA or Moggie Andy and Mate in a Frogeye Gary II in an MG Bob T in a ...4x4 of some sort (support vehicle?) Toby in his Gawd Pete in something too and joining us at the last minute will be Paul motoring-man in a Motorhome Arriving mostly on Thursday via the Tunnel (other routes are available) Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: TobyAnscombe on April 24, 2015, 06:00:00 pm If Nick is bringing a Moggie I might have to steal it.... Seriously thinking of moving up to four seats (and a working car!)
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Perdu on April 29, 2015, 08:58:07 pm Gary ll, I like that one
(just an aside, has anyone done tee shirts this year?) Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Maximum on April 29, 2015, 09:14:16 pm - DFH ( With Steve & Nopanic )
- Wednesday / Monday - Refrigerated Trailer - Houx ( F**K the Porsche stands otherwise we would be on MB ) Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: pool pugilist on April 29, 2015, 09:22:20 pm Who - PP, PP Jnr and Pete the Virgin
How- Out - Pompey - St Malo Monday Night...In Caen - Pompey Monday Morning Transport- Volvo V60 and new Caravan (Just bliss now I am knocking on a bit) Location - Houx Cannot Wait!! ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Barry on April 29, 2015, 11:34:23 pm Might see you on the boat out!
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: cja on April 30, 2015, 08:00:57 am Who: Me and 4 others
When: Tuesday night - Dieppe In: VW + S2000 Staying: Rented a house away from the circuit - we're all getting on a bit & appreciate an en-suite loo! ;D Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Jason on April 30, 2015, 10:19:25 am (just an aside, has anyone done tee shirts this year?) Wondering the same thing, has anyone asked Russ?Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: PAFC OK on May 01, 2015, 08:56:39 pm Me & Mrs, Tuesday 9th June, Pompey - Caen, 22:45. RS Clio 200 Silverstone GP. Staying at Area 24 with White Rabbit Racing - "Between the circuit and Arnage"
Dining in 'Sovereigns' near the ferry terminal prior to departure and breakfasting in Falaise once disembarked, I can't chuffin' wait!!! ;D Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Rhino on May 04, 2015, 01:48:04 pm Who. Team Booze'n'tabs
When. Newhaven Dieppe Wednesday morning ferry. Coming back Monday morning. Where. Due those selfish porche lot we are relocating to Terte Rouge this year. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Canada Phil on May 05, 2015, 02:28:14 am Who. Team Booze'n'tabs When. Newhaven Dieppe Wednesday morning ferry. Coming back Monday morning. Where. Due those selfish porche lot we are relocating to Terte Rouge this year. Hi Rhino, Terte Rouge is very difficult to visit. Was not able to get in last year. I usually go down that end on Thursday for night practice and would warn you o prepare to repel boarders except I am too old for scaling fences. Phil Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Jason on May 05, 2015, 10:36:57 am Phil, are you making the trek this year?? If so, have a look on MB for the RCAF flag by the outside wall and visit
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Canada Phil on May 06, 2015, 12:43:10 am Phil, are you making the trek this year?? If so, have a look on MB for the RCAF flag by the outside wall and visit Hi Jason, I will do that. What day do you arrive? I will be there all week this year :) Phil Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: mgmark on May 06, 2015, 09:37:45 pm Me, elanman, other usual suspects, a couple of newbies, and the return of biker chick.
350Z, XKR, BMW Alpina, 350SL, XC90 battlebus. Others with elanman. Travel odyssey starts Monday, Dover/Calais, overnight at Neufchatel, arrive Bleu Nord Tuesday. Return a reverse of that on Sunday/Monday. MG Mark Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: elanman on May 07, 2015, 12:03:22 pm Tuesday evening Portmouth-Caen Possibly with Elan but more likely in Cayman this year another 4 or 5 vehicles with us on the same crossing. Arriving on Bleu Nord Wed morning depart post race for Sunday night return via same route.
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: landman on May 07, 2015, 02:25:10 pm 1st wave arriving on BN in the early hours of Weds morning, followed later in the afternoon by self plus three.
A further four arriving during Thursday, so a grand total of 10 including one LM Virgin! 2 remaining on site Sunday night but the rest heading to Paris for a hotel stay and a good sh1t, shower and shave followed by a curry and a couple of beers. Heading home the way we came i.e. through the Tunnel, except for our usual pair of Luxembourg expats. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Perdu on May 07, 2015, 05:50:00 pm Looks like Gary and I hitting the ground running off the Eurotunnel eightish on Thursday then a gentle dash (ever tried following us gently dashing?) :) cross country so Thursday afternoon ish
I think one or two of us will be there when we get in, so a cuppa should be in order If they miss out Mark can we pop across five rows of tents to scrounge one off you? five weeks yeehah! dammit where did I put that passport the tickets the tent? oh yes found 'em :laugh: Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: mgmark on May 07, 2015, 11:34:09 pm If they miss out Mark can we pop across five rows of tents to scrounge one off you? With pleasure, look forward to seeing you, MG Mark Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Lorry on May 08, 2015, 08:00:28 pm Cuppa ::)
And that reminds me, Eurotunnel are about to change their check-in procedures, probably something to do with scanning passports (to monitor escaping illegals) Most check-ins will be slower this year. I'm on Newhaven Dieppe this year, as LD to Le Havre has packed up, Sunday night out, with the Caravan, straight to MB. Our second generation have awful brat problems this year. My nephew has 2 that scream all night, and the nephew in law hasn't unpacked from last year, following an early exit on Sunday morning last year, due to twins. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Lazy B'stard on May 09, 2015, 10:35:25 am Who: With Newcastle Dave and a first timer
What: Another trip for the Merc Camper (11th anniversary trip). Chest freezer full of beers shoved in the back! When: Eurotunnel on Thurs lunchtime. Trackside around seven bells. Pissing off home on Sunday afternoon. Where: Eppinettes (Sp?) but will be riding around on push bikes to visit old friends (and Martini :D ) Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Martini...LB on May 09, 2015, 03:25:42 pm Who: With Newcastle Dave and a first timer What: Another trip for the Merc Camper (11th anniversary trip). Chest freezer full of beers shoved in the back! When: Eurotunnel on Thurs lunchtime. Trackside around seven bells. Pissing off home on Sunday afternoon. Where: Eppinettes (Sp?) but will be riding around on push bikes to visit old friends (and Martini :D ) Don't let Dave have the key to the freezer. And don't cheek your elders. We will not be far from you we are in Houx you will be able to give me a lift on your pushang :) >Martini...LB Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Canada Phil on May 09, 2015, 07:09:03 pm Don't let Dave have the key to the freezer. And don't cheek your elders. We will not be far from you we are in Houx you will be able to give me a lift on your pushang :) >Martini...LB [/quote] Hi Martini, Please fly a Guernsey Flag so I can find you among the rabble on Houx...for our raditional Pastis ;D Phil Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: pool pugilist on May 09, 2015, 10:50:57 pm Might see you on the boat out! Barry, we will be in a Copper coloured Volvo V60 towing a caravan so you won't miss us in the queues, please feel free to pop over and say hello, we will have cold ones available if you cant wait for the bar on the ferry!! Hopefully look forward to meeting you and your company. Cheers Paul Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: PAFC OK on May 14, 2015, 10:40:56 am Tuesday evening Portmouth-Caen Possibly with Elan but more likely in Cayman this year another 4 or 5 vehicles with us on the same crossing. Arriving on Bleu Nord Wed morning depart post race for Sunday night return via same route. See you in Sovereigns? It ain't cordon bleu but its convenient! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: elanman on May 14, 2015, 02:24:41 pm Tuesday evening Portmouth-Caen Possibly with Elan but more likely in Cayman this year another 4 or 5 vehicles with us on the same crossing. Arriving on Bleu Nord Wed morning depart post race for Sunday night return via same route. See you in Sovereigns? It ain't cordon bleu but its convenient! Possibly, but probably not as I'm less than hour from Portsmouth and tend to drive directly into the ferry port having the option of Cordon Bleu at home before leaving! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: PAFC OK on May 15, 2015, 10:00:10 am Tuesday evening Portmouth-Caen Possibly with Elan but more likely in Cayman this year another 4 or 5 vehicles with us on the same crossing. Arriving on Bleu Nord Wed morning depart post race for Sunday night return via same route. See you in Sovereigns? It ain't cordon bleu but its convenient! Possibly, but probably not as I'm less than hour from Portsmouth and tend to drive directly into the ferry port having the option of Cordon Bleu at home before leaving! See you on board, first vino of the trip!!! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: elanman on May 15, 2015, 10:09:48 am Sounds like a plan!
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: lofty on May 17, 2015, 10:09:08 pm Some of us going up, some coming down from uk camping in BJ about 10 of us big greenish sprinter holds the beer. Normally a Canadian flag around!
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: mal on May 18, 2015, 06:12:32 pm The Flying Baguettes has a group of 46 this year, staying in Houx and mostly travelling Newhaven - Dieppe on Wednesday, returning Monday
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Doris on May 20, 2015, 11:17:38 am ... mostly travelling Newhaven - Dieppe on Wednesday... Which crossing? Dx Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Black Granny on May 20, 2015, 01:07:40 pm Team Tarquin will be travelling Newhaven-Dieppe on Tuesday night and Back at silly O'clock on Monday morning.
Make sure your Tax donations are ready. Staying on Tertre Rouge (yes I managed to scrounge some tickets eventually) Mode of transport not yet finalised but towing the usual trailer. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: LangTall on May 20, 2015, 02:11:00 pm From Wednesday on, in my Octavia. Houx will never be the same. ;D
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Maximum on May 21, 2015, 09:07:49 pm Just finished the yearly MOT ( needed new brakes , oeps ) but the RV is ready for LM 2015. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Sean and Trace on May 24, 2015, 12:53:04 pm Who:Me and the missus
When:Dover to Calais 3am Sunday Morning so hopefully there by mid morning. What in:Bright orange Ford Focus ST Camping:Houx Home:Monday Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: pool pugilist on May 24, 2015, 03:08:32 pm Anyone on Houx is more than welcome to pop in for a cool one....We arrive Tuesday 9th and are camping on Rang 13 Places 1&2 not far down from the entrance to the rear of the village.....HQ is a Swift Caravan with a Copper coloured Volvo Tug....Look forward to meeting up for a beer and a chat folks ;D
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: tink on May 24, 2015, 05:33:32 pm Who: Me, Dad, a couple of Andys, Tony, Spikey
When: Pompey-Caen 08.15 Monday morning, back on the 16.15 a week later What in: Dad's RV Where: Garage Vert this year for somewhere different, although this is mainly due to Porsche building over MB rather than a sense of intrepid adventure and discovery. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Barry on May 24, 2015, 11:13:25 pm Where the f**k is garage vert?
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Stu on May 24, 2015, 11:47:40 pm Where the f**k is garage vert? Part of the Bugatti circuit http://ticket.lemans.org/Files/ACO-plan-accueil-2014.pdf Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Barry on May 24, 2015, 11:58:58 pm I see according to that plan that Kart Nord has ceased to exist, it is no more, an ex campsite. :(
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: tink on May 25, 2015, 12:37:14 am Yes, somewhere out between houx and tetre rouge. Actually not a bad spot location-wise
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Snoring Rhino on May 25, 2015, 07:31:36 am Who: Me, Dad, a couple of Andys, Tony, Spikey No Rick's then?When: Pompey-Caen 08.15 Monday morning, back on the 16.15 a week later What in: Dad's RV Where: Garage Vert this year for somewhere different, although this is mainly due to Porsche building over MB rather than a sense of intrepid adventure and discovery. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: tink on May 25, 2015, 12:15:27 pm Not with us. He might be going with Melissa but I've got no idea what his plans are!
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Doris on May 26, 2015, 12:46:48 pm I see according to that plan that Kart Nord has ceased to exist, it is no more, an ex campsite. :( It was doomed when the Danes took it over with their over-sized tour buses and mushroom farms. Karting has a lot to answer for in my LM / CA story as it's where I first met Tom. Good times. Sad to hear it's gone. :( Dx Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Snoring Rhino on May 26, 2015, 01:49:18 pm I see according to that plan that Kart Nord has ceased to exist, it is no more, an ex campsite. :( It was doomed when the Danes took it over with their over-sized tour buses and mushroom farms. Karting has a lot to answer for in my LM / CA story as it's where I first met Tom. Good times. Sad to hear it's gone. :( Dx Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Andy Zarse on May 26, 2015, 04:59:07 pm Zarses this year will be staying once more with The Breathing on BN.
Mainly arriving on the Thursday lunchtime, Doris/Rex/Leighla are in one car if you can imagine such a thing? Quite looking forward to making merry with old pals and new. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Bob U on May 26, 2015, 10:43:18 pm Zarses this year will be staying once more with The Breathing on BN. The Breathing? Best you get there before Thursday lunchtime then.Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Nordic on May 28, 2015, 07:15:24 pm Back after a year away.
staying on the wild west of campsites the houx annexe. Audi out wednesday via tunnel Porsche wednesday via portsmouth hotel sunday before tunnel home Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Martini...LB on May 28, 2015, 10:30:47 pm Back after a year away. staying on the wild west of campsites the houx annexe. Audi out wednesday via tunnel Porsche wednesday via portsmouth hotel sunday before tunnel home Living dangerously again I see... good luck on the dark/noisy side. From previous experiences, over a number of years, I think I would rather stay home... the antics one year completely ruined my visit, and they were flying a flag from a not too distant island... then I found MB. Now that may be just a memory... I do however remember you and your crew salivating over a butterflied leg of lamb I was cooking one year a' la Rick Stein. Was that the very hot year? >Martini...LB Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: Nordic on June 03, 2015, 12:41:46 pm Thats right, we like living on the edge, Houx is too soft for us, but my brother will be on Houx somewhere.
The Annexe is nowhere near as bad as it was, got alot better when numbered plots came in. Remember your BBQ lamb, not sure what the weather was like, all the years seem to merge into one nowadays! Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: JDS on June 04, 2015, 08:59:05 am MB, but not usual spot as now owned by Ze Germans. Arrive Monday morning to ascertain what's left of it after the ACO handed it over to Porsche as a playground.
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: dukla on June 04, 2015, 09:47:07 am Who: Les Epicuriens du Virage d'Arnage, 24 for dinner on Friday
Where: Arnage When: Out Advance party 12:00 Sunday Dover/Dunkerque Leaving: Sunday afternoon, Brits on 21:45 and 23:00 Calais/Dover. What in: Various inc 1999 Polo, stickered Verso, Macan & refrigerated van. Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: rayh on June 05, 2015, 10:17:38 pm Me , uncle John and deano, Pompey Caen Sunday night, staying in beausesure. Mazda estate and green thumb van. Meeting a gang of youngsters awe have been training for a few years. Pop over and have a brew
Title: Re: The who, when, what in, camping where thread, 2015. Post by: TonyT on June 06, 2015, 02:30:35 pm Interier Musee as usual. Smaller group of 11 of us this year arriving Wednesday PM. Usual spot over the tunnel to Dunlop. Almost 20 years now......
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