Title: Bon voyage! Post by: Mr Toad on June 09, 2006, 10:01:41 pm I recall tradition has it for some kind of "we're off" thread about now...
We'll.. I'm officially free from work tonight and bag packed off in few hours...okay, 36..! Safe trip to al, at CA and hope to see friends old and new sausage side! Yahhoooo! T ;D Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: DelBoy on June 09, 2006, 10:03:48 pm I'll join you in that, Mr T. I'm off 6.00am Sunday morning en route to Dover.
Safe trip to all, and hope to see/meet with many of you there. Del Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: smokie on June 09, 2006, 10:04:01 pm Yep, I'm partially packing tonight, remainder tomorrow so what with the footy I doubt I'll get here much before leaving on Sunday at 07:30.
Have a great trip one and all, see you there. And to those we are leaving behind - hope you can get there next year. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Kpy on June 09, 2006, 10:23:48 pm And to those we are leaving behind - hope you can get there next year. "Conference, What conference? You come back after a week away, all tired and dirty, planning to open a Dutch brewery in Basingstoke!" Hope she never finds out. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Jason on June 09, 2006, 11:02:34 pm Smokie, you have basicaly posted my preperation itenerary for the weekend.
Load the car up and get as much in the boot as possible, then watch the footie, final bit of checking and then leave home for Dover early Sunday morning. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: IanB on June 09, 2006, 11:14:04 pm Jimmy, Brian and me leave at 1300hrs Sunday from Liverpool to get to Portsmouth to meet up with uncle Albert at the ferry port for the night boat to Caen.....
youv just got to do it!! Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 10, 2006, 12:46:09 am Safe journey to all CA'ers, home and overseas.
Good job that M25 carnage today didn't mess up any travel plans off Le Man'ers. I did 9 hours in the car today for a 30 minute funeral!! Had to be done though. Take care one and all. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Stu on June 10, 2006, 12:56:09 am Last minute shopping in the morning. Check car and pack it tomorrow afternoon after footy. Leave around 11am Sunday morning. See you there lads. Cold ones all round.
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: MikeH on June 10, 2006, 01:47:42 am Packed car this morning... then took it all out again...
We're leaving early Tuesday, but I wanted to make sure I had everything, or knew what I needed to buy still. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 10, 2006, 01:54:28 am The packing is done, and then.... the kids decide they want to "camp" in the back garden on Saturday night. Unpack.
Ho hum. At least I'll get a chance to double check the packing. Hmmm. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: amazing 1 on June 10, 2006, 04:14:25 am Kids you have to love em. ;D
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Martini...LB on June 10, 2006, 10:17:14 am Kids you have to love em. ;D Yeh, but I couldn't eat a whole one, wonder how they would fare in the peanut oil? Mental note for 2007, arrive earlier, wed is too late. >Martini... Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: nickliv on June 10, 2006, 10:49:17 am Kids eh? you can't beat 'em............. well, not anymore
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: neilsie on June 10, 2006, 10:51:33 am have a good trip all!
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Fran on June 10, 2006, 11:59:20 am I will be leaving Arcachon area tuesday morning - what time will the pool be ready smokie?
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 10, 2006, 01:20:52 pm Not off till tuesday myself, But obviously the Migration has started. So have a safe journey guys.
See you there. t. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Flobee1kenobi on June 10, 2006, 01:22:07 pm Team YFDS will be leaving Chicago at 5:30 pm american time Wed. and arrive at Karting Nord around noon on Thurs.
Dont know about the others, but its my first trip over the pond-so go easy on me ;D The scary part is, I'm the navigator once we get the rental at the airport :o We met Smokie and several others at Sebring this year, looking forward to the poo bar gathering Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Bionic Tarquin on June 10, 2006, 03:53:29 pm Sounds as though everyone is getting 'well' prepared for this year's event..... Good luck all and we 'Black Granny Boys' aka the Men in Black etc will see you later...
Happily passing the time pressing the required suit for the occasion. Have not bothered even to look at the antics at Silverstone....What a turn off! All you folks setting up 'early'...keep a chilled beer available for the later 'Hot and exhausted' travellers for our revival...consider it emergency 1st aid! Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Dave H on June 10, 2006, 04:02:18 pm Have been doing the Trans-Atlantic boomerang this week. Left last Monday, back to the US last night and am leaving Indianapolis back to France on Tuesday. Spending a few days with the family south of Le Mans and then rolling into Houx early Friday morning to meet-up with the Thursday arrival crew.
Who the hell packs? Just buy everything at E-Leclerc! Safe traveling ladies and gentlemen. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Black Granny on June 10, 2006, 04:17:36 pm Sounds as though everyone is getting 'well' prepared for this year's event..... Good luck all and we 'Black Granny Boys' aka the Men in Black etc will see you later... Happily passing the time pressing the required suit for the occasion. Have not bothered even to look at the antics at Silverstone....What a turn off! All you folks setting up 'early'...keep a chilled beer available for the later 'Hot and exhausted' travellers for our revival...consider it emergency 1st aid! 'ear Tarquin Don't forget we will have a fridge full of cold one in the back og=f the car for the trip down and erection duties. Just make sure you get back from 'op north' in time for the ferry. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Bionic Tarquin on June 10, 2006, 04:35:55 pm 'ear Tarquin
Don't forget we will have a fridge full of cold one in the back og=f the car for the trip down and erection duties. Just make sure you get back from 'op north' in time for the ferry. I'll flog the old girl to within an inch of her life! I'm concerned that once we arrive there won't be any ready ice for the G&T's which have become very much 'de rigour'..I can't do 'anything' without the appropriate levels of blood accohol......I just don't seem to be able to think straight. How are the urines?...running short myself! Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Black Granny on June 10, 2006, 04:44:23 pm I'm concerned that once we arrive there won't be any ready ice for the G&T's which have become very much 'de rigour'..I can't do 'anything' without the appropriate levels of blood accohol......I just don't seem to be able to think straight. How are the urines?...running short myself! May have to buy some ice at the vitalling stop on the way down and park it in the fridge. COme to think of it we'll have to buy the G & T as well!!! Glasses are packed tho'. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: MiCarr on June 10, 2006, 04:46:47 pm Thank you to all involved in this American Pilgrimage!!!! 8)
C. A. is a awsome sight, not only for great information, but also the personalities. Cannot wait to see the personalities that I know and the new ones I will soon meet!!! :) See you Monday, Mike- Go Team Impala Go Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: amazing 1 on June 10, 2006, 07:37:43 pm MiCarr just arrived.WE ARE ON OUR WAY!!
LOOK OUT FRANCE HERE WE COME !!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: rcutler on June 10, 2006, 07:51:17 pm MiCarr just arrived.WE ARE ON OUR WAY!! LOOK OUT FRANCE HERE WE COME !!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Safe trip you guys, see you there!! Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: smokie on June 10, 2006, 08:24:56 pm I will be leaving Arcachon area tuesday morning - what time will the pool be ready smokie? Should be up and full by Monday lunchtime therefore nice and warm (but maybe no longer potable) by the time you arrive. ;) Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: NorwayNick on June 10, 2006, 10:03:27 pm Ok car is packed, and leaving 5 tomorrow morning, should be in le mans monday evening. i have 2, 12 hour drives ahead of me. Oslo to Kiel 12 hours Kiel to Le mans 11+ hours. See you a MB wednesday just look for the Norwegain flag. ;)
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: mgmark on June 10, 2006, 10:09:31 pm Have a good trip those that are on their way. We're packed up and ready to leave early tuesday morning, arriving early evening all being well on KN. See you there,
MG Mark Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Stu on June 10, 2006, 10:21:45 pm Few things to put in the car in the morning and I'll be leaving about 10:30am. Arrive MB early Monday morning. Safe trip everyone. YYYeeeeee Haaaaaaa
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Piglet on June 10, 2006, 10:30:44 pm Hurrahhhhhh!!!! It's really time to go!!! ;D
Got the GP meeting out the way, was sad to leave as the campsite was lovely in the sunshine!! Back in Bristol now, ready to unpack and repack and head off at 6am tomorrow morning ;D Del - we'll look at for you!! Bon Voyage to all, especially the Yanks (is that allowed ???) - see you on MB ;D Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: DelBoy on June 11, 2006, 06:53:26 am I'm on my way - at least, I will be 5 seconds after posting this.
First one away?? Del Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Gordonwr on June 11, 2006, 09:08:42 am Getting rather envious about all the people leaving today, but will spare a thought about the poor bas..rds left behind when we set off on Wednesday.
Hope everybody has a save trip, see you there folks!! Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Douglas on June 11, 2006, 11:32:25 am Off on Thurs 2300 LD ferries out of Pompey
Blue Merc M-class Doug Roy and Addey Team LADWACACCALMAT Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 11, 2006, 12:17:38 pm That's me on my way, safe journey down to all, see a lot of you over the next week.
Stay fast but safe. Brian Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 11, 2006, 12:33:49 pm Have a safe trip down, hope the weather is hot, the beers stay cold and the roads stay quiet!
We have another 4 weeks or so until we leave for the Classic so sick as pigs reading all these posts. I've also now got bloody chicken pox off our Daughter to make missing this years pilgrimage even more unbearable. See you all soon. Itchy Si Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Fran on June 11, 2006, 02:55:12 pm I will be leaving Arcachon area tuesday morning - what time will the pool be ready smokie? Should be up and full by Monday lunchtime therefore nice and warm (but maybe no longer potable) by the time you arrive. ;) Its a fine line timing the first dip!! no piddling till tuesday ;) Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: jpchenet on June 11, 2006, 08:47:52 pm Right, just laoding the last couple of items into the van then I'm off!!
See you all down there!! ;D Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Snoring Rhino on June 11, 2006, 09:42:19 pm Did the final sorting of the gear, mowed the lawns (brownie points) just need to settle a few things and then wait for Wednesday morning. OOOh it's going to drag !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Perdu on June 11, 2006, 10:54:42 pm Time just drags dunnit?
Roll on Wednesday night, leaving Brum for the chunnel at ten PM. Save us a nice bit please Steve. Oh yes, soon be there... 8) Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: TonyT on June 12, 2006, 08:42:12 am Right, just laoding the last couple of items into the van then I'm off!! Maybe we need another thread titled "I left but had to come back" ;-) Sorry Mark, couldn't resist, hope you get it sorted mate and quickly.See you all down there!! ;D We are off on Tuesday night. Just come back from a weekend at Silverstone so can't wait to see some motorsport. Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Robspot on June 12, 2006, 09:22:37 am Great, everyone's buggered off already. What are we supposed to do all week? I've done nothing at work for the last three weeks and I think someone may start to notice soon ::)
Note to self - Go earlier than friday next year :'( Title: Re: Bon voyage! Post by: Ferrari Spider on June 12, 2006, 09:37:33 am Great, everyone's buggered off already. What are we supposed to do all week? I've done nothing at work for the last three weeks and I think someone may start to notice soon ::) Note to self - Go earlier than friday next year :'( That's easy while the moderators are away we can PLAY :P |