Club Arnage

Looking ahead a bit, I am thinking about attending the LMS event at Silverstone.

Who else is going?

What/where are the camping facilities (I'll bring the 'van)??

Del

We were talking with Piglet about this at the weekend!

Basically at the moment there is not going to be any on cicuit camping avaliable! We are thinking of asking the Silverstone Organizing people if we can have a patch of grass and administer it our selves. Ie the circuit only give us interior car passes and let us stay the night in a pre determined area. If this goes ahead then we will obvously need numbers and money ahead of the event and that it will be assumed that there will no facilties other then those in the paddock (We could be a long away from there).

We will keep you posted.

I'd be interested in camping, too. So Rick, please put me on your Silverstone camping list too.

If I can get the time off work etc. I'll be making the trip southwards, and I'd be interested in camping.

Pee storf I missed the meeting last weekend.

Have sent Alex Lacey an email today, see what comes out of that. Of course I would be interested if the infield would be closed.
As far as I know Dirk and Roy would be interested to come along too, most probably more to follow...

I'll email a contact at the BRDC and see what I can do.  I'm not sure whether it will be achievable. 

There is a small site 2-3 miles SW down the A43 at Syresham.  This is what the Camping Club call a 'Certificated Site' - ie no 'block sanitaire', but has hookups and chemical disposal point and water.

.........And a pub within half a mile   :D :D :D

Del

There is a nice pub at Syresham - Rising Sun?, Old Sun? Something like that!

If it's Camping club it's probably members only but it might be worth a ring.

It's not a Camping Club site, but listed in their site guide, so everybody is welcome. 

FYI, non-members are allowed on Camping Club-owned sites as well - they just pay a bit extra.

But as I said above, it is a small site, and we would need to book it well in advance.  And it wouldn't be grossly expensive like Donny was last year.

Del

confirmed :)

The King's End, the Queens Leg, I don't care. As long as they sell beer! ;D

I'm planning on going, but not camping. (that does not help much, does it.)

Me and Mrs B are hoping to go, depends on work and getting the kids farmed out.
We presumed there would be camping infield like 2 years ago, will have to rethink if there isn't. :(

8 of us will be there, managed to get some hospitality so will have to drink lots to make full use of it !!   ;D

Staying in a hotel as well

I'm not getting any further, they won't tell me why the infield is closed :-\

My BRDC contact has drawn a blank (they don't have any space to let us have) but suggested someone at Silverstone Circuits, I need to find time to make a call though.   The other alternative would be the organising club as I'm not sure who hires what bits of land for the weekend. 

I'm not entirely confident that this is achievable. 

Del's plan B might be worth looking at. 

Oh well, we could always go mini cabbing between the circuit and the campsite :)

What a load of tosh. Are they are trying to to tell us they are expecting the place to be so full that they wont have space for a couple of dozen tents and vehicles? It's not as if we are asking for any facilities or the bar to be open. I would be prepared to pay a deposit, refundable if we left the site as we found it.

Bollocks to the soulless dump. I suggest we try to get a block booking at Whittlebury Hall. I have camped there before and it is not to much of a walk to the circuit.

Have tried once more via email to find out why they won't let us camp there :-\

Nope my contact is BRDC and the land inside the circuit is controlled by Silverstone Circuits and/or the organising club (for the weekend) hence why if you read my post I've been pointed in the direction of someone at SCL.

I appreciate I've had a bad day and I'm in a shitty mood but frankly responses like that make it quite tricky for me to pull favours on behalf of the website. 

Hi Bob,

about Whittle Hall: Is ist possible to walk from there to the circuit, how far is it about? What facilities do they have?

I'm seriously considering silverstone this year, haven't been there before

I did not mean to upset anyone with my post but it seems to me that, going by passed requests to Silverstone, whether it be to the BRDC or SCL, we have always been met with the same negative responce. We have asked on a number of occassions if we could be allowed to reserve an area so we, a bona fida club,  could be sited together and every time the answer has been no. I am quite happy to patronise Silverstone, and God knows they need it with Bernie always being negative about everything they try to do. Surely it is not too much to ask for a little customer relations and help for a considerable number of people.

Give it a break please. As far as I understood Rick, you and I are trying to figure out where to stay (and why NOT the infield) during the LMS weekend at Silverstone. I think we all find it very frustrating not to get what seemed so easy to get back in '05.
Let's continue individually with our own means of courses to try and get to the infield anyway. It's the best we can do. And as far as I understood from Rick, BobU's alternative seems a lot better then Whittlebury  :-\

Let's keep eachother posted here ;)

Sorry, I haven't read all the tosh on here  ;D  ;) so don't know if this is new. Has anyone tried Whittlebury (http://www.whittlebury.com/booking.html) ? This doesn't sound too bad. We should get a block booking.

looks fine for me too. Bob wrote to me it's within walking distance of the trcak, so no need to commute by car/taxi all the time

Whittlebury Hall is a country club that runs a campsite for Silverstone. You can't even arrive when it is dark as they are worried about safety! (Yes I replied I have headlights you know!) and you must be quiet by 11pm!

The trouble is we're not a bona fide club, and in the scheme of a race meeting we're not "a considerable number of people".

Anyway, to move on - I've pm'd Rick, Del and Paddy a suggestion of who to talk to at SCL. 

that will be the difficult part... >:(

Anybody knows how to contact that guy with his Chevy? ::)

That will teach them to tell us to be quiet by 11! ;D

Yes, I'll ask him kindly...  ;D

Hello all, the Vette may be making an appearance at Whittlebury but not sure yet.  I'm off to Paris on the Friday for the England v SA rugby world cup match.  If I get back on the Saturday then there's a chance I'll be doing the LMES, if not then you'll all get a decent nights sleep.

Hi again saw your car at Silverstone last weekend, are you following me?

Nice to see you here, Vette_1978. Great memories of Donington '06 ;D


Back ontopic, got an answer about the infield, finally...

So, should we turn to the LMS organisation?  :-\

I'll enquire as to who the organising club is. 

Hello Mr Vette,

You weren't the same vette owner who was in the Whittlebury bar on Saturday night at the GT's were you.  ;)

The business about keeping quiet after 11 is tosh (tosh is turning up quite often in this thread), on Saturday their appeared to be some kind of rave going on in a nearby field coupled to some party at the hotel complex, all of which went on much later than 11.

Is the race on the Saturday, or the Sunday?

That was me, sat with the lass with impressive glands and a quiet fella.

Made a couple of young lads days on Saturday by letting them sit in the car, start it and then rev the hell out of it.

Should be on Sunday

I'll be there most probably, already talked it over with the missus and she did not disagree, that 's a good start is it not?

Aaah. I thought it was you. I was the apparently less pissed Jock (until I stood up that is  ;D). I'm glad i didn't drink any top row juice, my mate was feeding the bloke whose birthday it was. Nice to see you found your way on to here.

I'm in. The leave is booked, and a couple of mates are provisional yes's for the weekend.

Tell me where you're going to be camping and I'll book myself in there too (Unless we can get something as a group)

I'm going to get my fix of motor racing this year after all!

What is the situation regarding the 'infield' scenario??

I have contacted the owner of the small site at Syresham who, currently, has room.  In fact, I have made a provisional booking for 5 Caravans/campers and some tents - I can cancel this with no penalty if this is not the chosen route.

Apparently a very nice site by a lake - pitch where you want/how you want etc - no regimented rules other than 'civilised'.  But remember, no toilet block.  Fees are £7 or £10 (with hookup)  per night.

Whittlebury Hall fees are £10 or £17.50 (with hookup), has toilet block, and (apparently) a whole list of 'Thou shalt not.......'

The golf club remain adamant that they are not opening up for this weekend, and looking at their fees, I wouldn't go there anyway.

Another, Litchlake Farm, are only open for the GP and Classic, and have no electricity.

I cannot locate any other site in the immediate vicinity, so looks like we will have to run with one of these if the infield option is a no-no.

Del

Do you literally mean no toilets, or no showers?   

I am not sure what I am doing anyway, I only get back from France on the Saturday afternoon... so might just roll in on Sunday on my way northwards.

F

Power is less of a problem than no toilets, as some of us have gennies which we could bring.
Not sure about bringing spades and digging latrines though. >:(

I would say toilet facilites will be essential. I intend to operate the Club Arnage Curry Kitchen, henceforth known as CACK. I thought a small fee would be in order this year, (maybe £5/£6 ?) all proceeds to the server fund if still needed or one of our charities. Cooled bog rolls will be available as an extra.

Neither toilets nor showers.

If this site is the only option, I could bring a porta potty and toilet tent.  Plus, of course, I have a toilet in the 'van.

I do need electricity of some sort, and would be quite happy to go to a site with no hookup if there were a generator handy.

Whittlebury Hall would be OK except for the rather stringent rules.  Rick -  how bad are they??  Sounded rather severe from your earlier post.

Del

We stayed at Whittlebury Hall gain this year for the FIA GT's and had no problem. We were still rolling around drunk in the paddock bar well after official closing time. The Spanish laddie who was working behind the bar was a good laugh and he had a good laugh at us when we turned up the next morning wanting bacon butties and when they arrived going a good shade of green.

Bump!!

Having asked around a bit at LM, there is quite a bit of interest in this event.

It appears that toilet/shower facilities are a must, and as the infield is not available, that only leaves Whittlebury Hall. 

I suggest that we settle for there.

I have emailed them to ask if/how we can be kept together as a group, bearing in mind that there will be a mix of campers, caravans and tents, some wanting electric hook-up.

Will let you know the result.

Del

You know how some people bought houses, and this meant that they couldn't go to LM.

Well,  http://tinyurl.com/yr65le  :-[

I didn't even know I was going to buy it until I caught my mouth making the offer....

I still fully intend to do Silverstone, but moving into a rented house and converting the barn might get in the way. a bit. Bloody well hope it doesn't though.

nickliv,

Nice des res there mate.  I hope you enjoy it as much as racing.

Jerry

I've stayed at Whittlebury Hall in 05, it wasn't that bad, we were still drinking and farting at 0300.

I'm intending doing the Classic in July at SCL staying at WH, but the LMS may pose a problems for me because the previous weekend I'm racing big boats in the Little Britian Challenge.  IT AINT ANYTHING TO DO WITH BEING THE ONLY GAY IN THE VILLAGE! It's a huge charity event by the Construction Industry.

But, if 'erindorz' gives me another 'out-pass' I'll be on my way.

Jerry

I'm good to go, green lights from here at home! Go with the flow as for campsite, as it stands now we'll be with Pieter, Knetter, Swans and maybe my son too (different story). Please keep us updated on campsite stuff... :)

We're there too- myself plus 6. Just don't tell er- indoors;-)

Got this response from Whittlebury Hall:

Hello Mr Appleyard,

We are able to accommodate you all for camping over the LMES event at Silverstone.  The people booking electric hook ups will not be able to camp with the others although they will not be too far away.  All people booking must complete a booking form and return to us with a cheque no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Regards

Louise King

Camping Co-ordinator

I say let's go for it - there is no other practical alternative.

Booking form is here  http://www.whittlebury.com/pp/uploads/Camping_Form_2007.pdf

When you fill this in, in the space for 'Event', put LMS and '(CLUB ARNAGE)' - may help to keep us together as much as possible.  If Donny last year is anything to go by, the site won't exactly be full anyway.

Only hope that the party who complained about the 'Vette being fired up at 3.30am is not coming this year!

Post on here when you have made a booking - saying tent, 'van or camper - and I'll keep track of numbers.

Del

 

Ok, Well I will book.

I will be in a camper or the car with a tent. At the moment the camper is for sale but I don't have time to advertise it properly. I will not need electric hookup either way. Did they say if we will get our own field or will be with all the others?

Bring your walking boots or wellies.

Is everyone going on Friday?

I will Bob - aim to get there around lunchtime.

Del

Friday 6ish for me

probably (& hopefully) Friday before dark...

Hold off on booking for the moment - just found another possibility.  Contacted one behind a pub, but they only have a small area and couldn't take us, but gave me the number of another site - waiting for them to ring back.

Del

I spoke to Bobblehat today to see if he can swing anything with the circuit through his connections with the Silverstone Racing Club.  Am hoping he will post directly with any info as I'm going to be across the pond for a while.

Regardless of where we end up camping I'll be there on the Friday, Cidre in hand.   ;D

Dx

Excellent news Doris! It would be great if he could be there too though, haven't seen Mr. B for quite some time now... :-\

Bright and early Sat morning for us as I only have permission for one night away :-[

Remembering Bobblehat at a very wet LMS '05, what to do when it's wet 'n horrible 'n cold... 8)

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Even though he probably can't remember ;D

I'll just wait and see where Paddy will drag me as far as camping goes. But, thanks for putting such an effort in finding a good spot for all of us to camp. Should we bring a stage? ;D

There are 4 of us who will definitely be attending  :angel: ... Any recommendations on where to stay/camp really appreciated! 

I haven't had enough time to read a lot of the thread  :-\

All should be clear in the next couple of weeks. It is being worked on as we speak. Keep watching.

Lord, Wait untill BOB U has posted up his results as there may be a better alternative!

Whittlebury is IMHO very unlikly to sell out!

OK Rick, I'll keep an eye on this thread.
Cheers
Steve

Bob U??  Doris made the post and we're waiting for a response from Bobblehat!!

Any news Doris, Bobblehat??

Incidentally, the other option I heard about is a no-no as it is a farm site and again has no toilet/shower facilities.  So unless Bobblehat can swing things, we're left with Whittlebury Hall.

Del

Why don't we camp at Donington and visit the race at Silverstone. At least we had a nice time there ;D

And not so far for me someone to go home and pick up all the stuff I someone forgot to bring with me them!!   :-[

F

Hello chaps and chapess, Im still alive, not been about much as there are some major changes in the Bobblehat house hold.

I have contacted SRC, I dont think I will get much info at the momment as they are flat out with an other race, Berinies open wheeled pointy things. As soon as I have got any info I will post straight away.

Paddy you have mail from me and you are quite right I dont rember, and every time I think of it my shoulder aches for some reason!  ::)

Bobblehat

Dont worry, there will always be a helpful CA member to remind you of any small indiscretion that might have slipped your memory... usually with photographs to back it up!

F

BIoody hell, thought I'd try and contact the LMS organisation about the camping facilities. Crap! >:(

Too many people asking the same question? :)

I have faxed the same question, hopefully a reply soon :-\

Try the media@lemans-series.com address - although it's mainly aimed at the press etc. it's monitored so likely that the email will get forwarded to the correct person.

Thanks for the tip. I will use that link if there's no reply to my fax by Wednesday.

My last update on this: I have forwarded the mail -that Angela Hall has sent me a little while ago- to Sander from PlanetLeMans. He will print it out and give it to Marina from the LMS organisation over the weekend at Nürburgring. Hopefully she can tell us why Silverstone tells us to contact LMS, while Sander believes the circuit itself would be responsible for the campsite.

He doesn't believe she can resolve the problem there and then, but at least we're trying to get another step further into the infield campsite... :-\

Does anyone know he there will be a Historic race prior to the main event? Any other support races?

Have a look here:

http://www.lemans-series.com/2007/uk/silverstone/index.asp

...and regarding support races, I quote:

"* Only the Classic Endurance Racing (C.E.R), Peugeot 207 Spider Cup and Radical World Cup, part of all the European rounds of the Series, are confirmed. The other support races will be validated in due course."

Del

Cheer Del. Looking forward to the Classic race, although I hope its better supported than the race at Donnington last year!

I guess despite all of your efforts and others, it will be an of circuit campsite this year. It will be fun nonetheless!!!

Heres hoping I can get a passout because would love to join the Silverstone party. 

Whos going to volunteer to bring the materials to build a CA floating pontoon to pitch our tents on??  And I heard that Aston are trialling inflatable side skirts.

same :)

Because I'm not spending a week swanning around the Channel Islands 2 weeks before on a 40fter, but I am sailing the weekend before in the LBCC at Cowes.  I do believe I have a pass for the weekend. Thats unless she can think of something else I ought to do! But it's now in RED on the calender.

I need to speak to Paddy_NL about a CA flag aswell.

So, it looks like Whittlebury Hall for the campsite then. Thats unless 'palms can be crossed with Silver' and the 'sweat talkers' can do thier upmost.

Jerry

I believe there's about three or four left of the 'darker' version, please remind me I bring you one when we go to Silverstone :)

Now got the OK from the boss (although she is coming too), so will definately be going to this.  Will keep on lurking to see where you guys decide to camp, but we're happy to go where ever.

Paddy, I'd be interested in a CA flag if there are any left.  We can sort it on the day, or before hand if needed.

Cheers

John

I will bring all remaining CA flags, just in case ;)

Paddy

Any news from "this French LMS-woman "  - your description!! re camping??

Del

Sander didn't get to speak to her in the end. Asked him yesterday, and he said he will forward her email address to me to get in contact with the right person via her.

Complica'ed :-\

You can now count me in also for the Silverstone LMS.

What's the current situation regarding camping? Whittlebury Hall?  Friday night?

Just watch this space, Steve.  We're waiting on a response from a French LMS lady (via Paddy), to see if we can get the infield.

If this is a no-goer, then it looks like it will have to be Whittlebury Hall.  I've already been in touch with them - tents will be separated from caravans, although 'not far away'.

Wherever, I'll be getting there probably lunchtime on Friday.

Look forward to seeing you there

Del

Del, I'm hoping to do the same.

Jerry

ps you have a PM

If tents are going to be seperated from caravans/camper vans (presumably because of electrical hookups/waste outlets etc) then I guess the communal gazebo area will need to be with you Del?

I'm meeting Bobblehat for lunch tomorrow. Although he had no joy with the BRCC, I'll ask him to reccie and other campsites nearby or maybe pubs with large gardens that might be accomodating!

Paddy & Rick will also be be with me, so I guess we'll work something out if that's where we end up.



I've located a few of these around the area but all state, in Camping & Caravan Club terms, "Own Sanitation Essential".  ie they have no shower/toilet facilities and whilst this may not be too much a problem for the blokes, I think the ladies would object .

Del

I thought Paddy was selling his Camper? (OK, I know Rick keeps saying he's selling his too but it's been on the market for three years now!  ;D)

As for own Sanitation on the other sites, hopefully a pub type site would open the pub loos?

Having stayed on many pub sites, it's a bit of a lottery.  Some open the loos only during pub opening hours, others have separate access 24/24... Unless you know the pub/site, you don't know till you get their.

The one pub site near Silverstone I tried (New Inn at Abthorpe) only had a small field - not big enough to cater for the dozen or so tents/'vans or so expected.

However, if someone can find another suitable site in the area, it may be worth a try.  Don't forget that it is not exactly a 'tourist' area, and there are not many sites listed in my book(s).

Del

If loads come in 'campers' etc. If they all park closeby and wind out awnings, that would make a decent 'clubhouse' and a cover over us in sleeping bags.  So all we need is a car park!

Any progress on the camping front?- the barrel-o-monkeys are getting restless!

Yes, I've only just packed away my finally dry tent after LM!

Yes, it is: http://tinyurl.com/2wczxq (http://tinyurl.com/2wczxq) :-\

But I will probably come by company van though, so I'll be prepared for a 2005 repeat! ;D


Mail to that lady of the LMS organisation will go out tonight (have been rather busy).

Mail to the LMS is gone! Will post answer as soon as it comes in here...

Hmm, response was too quick >:(


I did 'cc' to media@lemans-series.com though, hopes are at a high for a quick response! ;D

Has anyone got an indication of what time the race is due to start this time.  Racing in the dark in 2005 was pretty hard to follow on an unlit Silvestone.  Any thoughts?

Hope it finishes pretty sharpish as I have to be back in Northtmberland before midnight or be henpecked to death (again)

Right. Phoned Silverstone Circuit first, but they could not tell me the start- and finish times of the race, as they would be informed by the LMS organisation two weeks prior to the race. Too bad I never seem to get any proper answers from SRC, I cannot imagine SRC lives completely in the dark as for the LMS race and cannot understand why I seem to be not allowed to know any more details than published in their website.


So I rang the LMS organisation in Paris. Spoke to a guy (no name mentioned) who told me the start of the race is 99% sure to start at noon on Sunday, which I predicted because of local sound regulations. Quite handy for those who live abroad, and have to book a ferry crossing for that weekend (or book a flight to Stanstead).

As I had him on the phone, I thought I'd better ask him about the camping situation as well. According to this guy the campsite in the infield is definitely not available this year during during the LMS weekend. He couldn't/wouldn't tell me why, but I predict it has something to do with the LMS organisation having to pay for the possibility to camp there. So it's probably all down to money again.

Sorry guys, I have tried... :-\

So it's back to the Whittlebury Hall option then? Congrats for trying .... You wait, when it's all over S/Stone will be moaning later 'how few people turned up' & 'it's so difficult for a circuit to make money these days' etc ... I wonder why when there is so much of a struggle to get one simple answer and how costly would it really be to open up the infield?  ???

As far as I understood the LMS organisation have to rent the circuit for this race, so that should cover the costs for the SRC. As for the campsite, the bogs and showers are already there, so only the cleanup on the Monday after the race of the infield would be the extra costs, plus a bit more security at the gate. I guess they either ask too much money for the infield, or they are just not bothered with the hassle of organising it :-\

Just a minor point,  but this has nothing whatsover to do with the SRC (Silverstone Racing Club)!  It is an issue with SCL (Silverstone Circuits Limitd) and the LMS Organisers.

Plenty of people having been banging on at SCL about camping for all sorts of events,  usually to no avail!  Although I did notice that the MGCC were succesful in getting camping arranged inside the circuit and did have two distinct areas,  quiet and not so quiet!  So it can be done,  but I think it is all down to whoever has hired the circuit and if they have hired the whole shooting match!

Still if every one keeps on at SCL and the organisers you never know,  but in years to come there might be a proper campsite setup.  But don't hold your breath....

If memory serves me correctly, the MGCC (and the ability to camp and everything else with it) at Silverstone goes back many years, to the 3 organisations who stumped up the money for the BRDC to buy Silverstone from the Air Ministry after the war.  The MGCC was certainly one and i think that the others were the Bentley Drivers Club and the Peterborough Motor Club.  As a result, in gratitude for that, those 3 clubs have always had a weekend event to themselves at Silverstone.  Plus, the MGCC event involves an absolute army of volunteers doing everything from directing car parking, campsite running, and the clearing up afterwards.....

MG Mark 

Hmm, yes. Sorry... (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif) Got the abbreviations mixed up (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_erm.gif)

Whittlebury Hall then?
I vote that we just get the thing booked - dare say we can have a good time wherever we are and there are decent facilities there.
All agree?

Steve

Well I think I'm going to come now, so Whittlebury Hall sounds OK to me. :)

We should be there with Chateau Piglet on the officials campsite.  Feel free to wave on your way past the fence  ;D

Whittlebury Hall sounds good to me. I camped there once for the GP and was happy with it. A 10 minute walk (max) to Copse Corner and a 5 minute walk to the local pub if need be. The facilities were good, clean bogs and showers and they were permenant blocks not just shipped in for the weekend. If they let us have the field nearest the circuit we will be well away from any other punters so there shouldn't be any noise complaints. I don't recall if there was electric hook up in the bottom field.

I agree - I think that between us we have exhausted all other avenues.  I will book later today.

Del

Site sounds strategically excellent.

Sorry, Del, if this has been covered already.  Are you block booking or should we all do this individually?

Nice one- looking forware to finally meeting you. Could you bring lovely pork heaven Rillette? I brought a load back and have scoffed the lot already!

Ah ha a money making idea. Deb takes orders for French produce, loads up her car, and charges a commission which goes to the server fund.

Would prefer a block booking. Just in case they go all ACO-ish, and spread us all over the place.

I will come by van, and intend to sleep in it. Does that count as a campervan or should I stay with the tent-lads?

I should have stated this - apols, and glad to hear that you are now scheduled to attend Termie.

I re-post below the post I made some time ago.  The first bit is the response I got from my contact with Whittlebury Hall.  Best if we each make our own bookings.

Hello Mr Appleyard,

We are able to accommodate you all for camping over the LMES event at Silverstone.  The people booking electric hook ups will not be able to camp with the others although they will not be too far away.  All people booking must complete a booking form and return to us with a cheque no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Regards

Louise King

Camping Co-ordinator

                          ------------------------------------------------

Booking form is here:  
http://www.whittlebury.com/pp/uploads/Camping_Form_2007.pdf

When you fill this in, in the space for 'Event', put LMS and '(CLUB ARNAGE)' - may help to keep us together as much as possible.  If Donny last year is anything to go by, the site won't exactly be full anyway.

Only hope that the party who complained about the 'Vette being fired up at 3.30am is not coming this year!

Post on here when you have made a booking - saying tent, 'van or camper - and I'll keep track of numbers.

Del

Remind me nearer the time and yup, I'll bring some.  I will try to stop Paul from noshing the lot while they're stored in his fridge. (It's happened!)

There is no truth in the rumour that I decided to come once I discovered there was a pub within walking distance.

Paddy, just book in as a tent, I will be with the main bunch even if in the camper as I don't require electrics for the weekend. Generators are allowed on the tent field anyway.

I will not book until nearer the time as I am not sure whether I will bring the camper or just a tent.

hahaha .... I'm sure not (http://www.dervhead.com/xmb/images/smilies/beer.gif)  ;D

What gives at the circuit on Friday - ie should I book from Thursday or Friday night?

Now that Berni's circus has left town. I will get back to badgering the people I know up at Silverstone. I know it might be a bit too late in the day for some of you but if we keep pestering, we might get somthing like we had two years ago. (no jokes about guy ropes please)

Also I have had a look at a few of the pubs with gardens here abouts and they are not realy viable, most are to far from the track compaired to Whittlebury Hall or lack facilities.

Keep you updated, and see you there.

Debs

No detailed schedule yet, but look here for current info:
http://www.lemans-series.com/2007/uk/silverstone/index.asp

I'm scheduled to arrive lunchtime(ish) on the friday, as are a few others.

Del

Booked my camping - anothing thing crossed off my endless list of things to do.

Didn't see a difference in booking a tent or a caravan/mobile home, so I just left that open.
Have booked for Roy (knetter) and myself though, the other Dutch will have to book for themselves as booking is per vehicle.

Our arrival time at Folkstone is due to be 12.25 on Friday 14th of September, so knetter and I should arrive somewhere half three (if the M25 and M1 will let us through).
We should be back at Folkstone for 10 PM on Sunday, which leaves us plenty to leave on time after the race.

Thanks Rick. As mentioned above I booked as "Car & Caravan or Tent - Mobile Home".
This as per booking form, there is no choice!

There was an earlier posting relating to keeping track on who intends to go and the number of tents etc.

'Team Y Ddraig Goch' (thats Team Red Dragon to those that don't understand Welsh) are booking in for about 8 tents.

We'll all be arriving sometime Friday, I'll probably be there about lunchtime to stake out our little area!  If we are down by the Barn or Lake (nearer to circuit) there should be facilities there. There was 2 yrs ago.

Jerry

BTW, we are not all sheep sh*ggers.

Can you make sure those of your team that are sheep Sh*ggers are clearly labelled so as to keep them well clear of the local wildlife, I don't want my eyes burnt for eternity!

Will download the form as soon as the Dragon goes shopping ;D
 Won't get there until mid morning on Saturday so save some space for us and we will see you all Sat eve. Any plans for Sat night yet? Pub? BBQ? Live band JPC?

Anything with alcohol will go, me thinks ;D

Never touch a drop myself- I'm a Doctor! ;D

Does anyone know if Radio Le Mans/Globecast  will be covering  silverstone and if so do they broadcast at circuit and surrounding area? I seen to remember that Silverstone has a transmitter somewhere.
 Cheers

Silverstone does not have it's own transmitter. You can normally find the mobile transmitter on the old bridge over the national circuit. I would expect them to be there as every race even the 24h 2CV's had radio commentry, Globecast I believe cover all LMS events.

Cheers for that Rick.

I don't think RLM covers the LMS.

But Radio Silverstone will be broadcasting the commentary no doubt.

blimey that's quite impressive for a transmitter, the 2CV's were at Snetterton ;D ;)

How come I don't believe you? ;D

We are all at Whittlebury park/Hall for the classic weekend at the end of the month.
Will feed back on good and bad points etc, also re noise, but with 40 odd cobras there all putting out somewhere between 100 - 125Db I dont think noise will be an issue !!!!!!!!!
Last time out en masse at Brands we kept the Kentagon bar open until well after closing time, so we will see what we can do here as well.

Right, it's a definite. Mrs Paddy is off to the US for this weekend, so I'll have Paddy jr. in my tailgate.
His second LMS race for 2007! 8)

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/HarrisonSpyker.jpg)

Hope you've got him practising his English Paddy  ;D

Chances are his English is far better than mine already

Kids seem to go to school to learn stuff "sur le continong"

Whereas over here they seem to learn palm-thumb co-ordination and that's not far off the lot!

Nice looking lad Paddy, but where does he get that awfully bad taste in tee shirts?
 ;)

I am hoping to make the 'Stone for at least some of the race, but all of the weekend is unlikely at the moment...

But we live in hope (when we isn't living in HA)

He's bilingual ;)


Well, he likes the Astons, and he got the '06 shirt from me ;D

Feckin hell - that IS me in 15 years time!! Must cut out the booze and fags!!
Cheers for the heads up Paddy ;)

Just downloaded the Whittlebury Form, will get it in the post this week. Not sure who, what & when yet but plenty of time to get a pass out :)

Good lad - so we can say "boy, bring me more beer"?  ;)

Is Mrs Paddy English?

My sister lives in Germany and her kids are English/German bilingual - although the mixing of languages was always quite fun in the beginning  ;D

Yep, from Boremouth ;)

Bilingual can be quite funny, especially the grammar ;D

 ;D

At 13 my niece on holiday in England went off to deck an English lad who said "well smart German bird" to his mate as they walked by her.  She didn't really understand what it meant and was convinced it was some sort of insult and went off to smack him with me trying to drag her back and explain that it was actually a compliment  ;D

In my experience, small boys (and grown men come to think of it) are not very good at following instructions!  So it could be a very thirsty weekend unless we can find some sort of incentive.... 8)

F

 :o :o :o  What sort of incentive are you proposing for the young lad.... ;D

It's all I can do to stop my son (who's also coming) stealing a few swigs of the beer before I get it - I wouldn't mind but he's only 8 !!  >:( ;D

Well he cant have the job even if he wants it!!!

F

That might be nice, Harrison is seven :)

Could be good, I'm sure mine would love making a new friend. Both my kids have motorsport in their veins
(http://www.johndstevens.co.uk/pix/LM07/Various/ForTheKids.jpg)

Paddy, JDS, I'm not working this event but I'll see if I can pull any strings and get the lads a visit to race control or similar.

Will one of you remind me at the time if I don't mention anything?   

Wow, that would be fantastic, Anita! :o 8)


Good looking kids, JDS!

Thanks very much! That would be great, I'm sure they'll love it. 

Paddy, thanks too (they take after their mother and not me, that's for sure)   ;D

Are we also swinning by Spyker F1 that weekend? I have much more faith in them now, since they kicked that little twat Albers out of the car ;D So it could be a nice visit for us!!

I know that they are close! I think I know someone that maybe able to hook us up with a visit but:-

Does it clash with a F1 race? Yes it does, they will be no one there as there is a parade on in Belgium
Are they open at weekends?

Edited after checking.

Bad news. Bad news.Bad news. Bad news. Bad news. Bad news.

  Monday 17th September is our 30th wedding anniversary and Mrs U decided months ago that she wanted us to be on holiday (in Turkey of all bloody places) to celebrate. After weeks of trying to get a flight on the Monday morning we have drawn a big fat blank,so, I'm afraid we have had to book from Saturday 15th. This means I will miss Silverstone :'( bolox bolox bolox.

I mean, 30 years for Christ sake, it's not even a special number like 25 or 50 is it. The things you have to do to earn brownie points. ::)

One good thing though. I have earned more than enough for Sebring. Oops sorry :-[ Am I the first to mention "The S word"

Even that still dosn't help with the thought of flying to Turkey.

(http://www.humormatters.com/holidays/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving.gif)

You going to drop the curry off on the way Bob??

Del

I was and still am, but the potential 'customer' cancelled last night.
Have to start all over again, and the time to sell a campervan is pretty bad now! >:(

So I might come by campervan after all :-\

I have the same problem, just spent £50 on an advert then the heavens open and flood most peoples houses. Round here most people are either paying for repairs or spending the money on flood defences.

I am in the same "boat" (No pun intended) as Paddy as I will bring the camper if I still have it.

Just to bump this up a bit.....I have now booked at Whittlebury.  As I need electricity, I'll probably be on my lonesome  :'( :'(  but shouldn't be that far away from the plebs.

Del

We'll possibly be next to you, can't remember if I booked for leccy or not !!

Just take some extention leads and join us ;D

Yeah, that way we can all hook up to your lectricity. We could even run a draft machine!!!!

My van has 1500w 240v inverter if you want to run a draught machine off it. Not sure if I'm coming down in that or the Alfa at the moment though- its 50/50. I could be persuaded of course!

Finally got the answer (we didn't want, but guessed) :-\


Oh well, we tried ::)

The only news I want to read is that they have had to bring the event forward by a week :(

Hope they don't, Bob.  I've already booked, paid and received my car sticker for Whittlebury

Del

I know that it means that you can make it, but then I won't. Would be nice to organise it with the BritCar 24 Hour though.

Don't know how else to ask this; who is going to be at Silverstone / Whittlebury on the Friday afternoon by about 3 o' clock, and feels like going somewhere special (very close by)?
We might have something interesting going, but I need to know first who - and so how many - will be there by that time.

Please let me know asap. Info about what's going on only via PM, as the organiser doesn't want this to go public.


[edit: is cancelled, will PM why to those who showed interest]

Thanks Paddy mate ;)  It's bad enough having to miss the race without you making it worse by post stuff like this. Bloody wedding aniversaries.

Sorry Bob, I guess it will make the November meeting more special for you...

Paddy, I plan to be there on Friday (although I haven't booked the camping yet!).

I'll put you on the list then Steve :)

Do tell Paddy. What am I gonna miss?

I'll be there, tell me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

I'll be there hopefully about 1.00pm on the Friday.

I await a pm with baited breath.......

Del

Bastard all of you :'(

sadly we wont be there until late on the friday night (after 7pm anyway), have a great time those of you who go as i remember hearing what the little surprise is...

i've not logged on recently but can i take it that we're heading to whittlebury hall for camping - the four of us have a van/motorhome (a bit bigger than the one i had at donnington!  ;D)  will we all be separated up if we're in vans and tents?

Yes, Whittlebury.  As far as I know, the booking form heaps together "car & caravan or tent / mobile home'" in one category - hook up plots extra but somewhere else.

Here's a link to the booking form http://www.whittlebury.com/pp/uploads/Camping_Form_2007.pdf (http://www.whittlebury.com/pp/uploads/Camping_Form_2007.pdf)

Where it says "Event" put LMS etc and include the words CLUB ARNAGE.

thanks Steve!

75 % I'll be going, and I hope to be there early doors on Friday.

I plan to be there by lunchtime. I know that I am supposed to be in Amsterdam working that weekend but I have asked if I can come back early.

I may be there....

either

I need to convince my northern LM buddies with new cars or

I get the 528i finished and my son and I make the trip, a mere 240 miles (EW) would provide a suitable shakedown........

but welding under a car is ffffffffffffffn difficult.

Don't worry being early, the special thingy fell through unfortunatly, to costly.

Isn't spending quality time with the lovely folk of CA and DfH special enough? It'll be great- cannot wait ;D

The new arrival keeping you awake then?  ;D  ::)

Not so much the new arrival but her 2 year old sister. Managed about 2 hours sleep last night! I will be catching up at Silverstone so you guys keep it quiet!
;D

I can't hold my breath any longer.......what was it going to be??

Del

You have PM, Del ::)

Nothing Bob.  It's been cancelled. 

Keep up at the back.

Dx

Will RFH be putting in an appearance?

No, but DFH will ;D

RFH are not going to compete in any of the LMS races to come, something to do with having no funds available :(

Knackers.

How do they expect to 'keep up' if they can't do the miles? ???

Good news about DFH though.

But we only have Michael Vergers, Spyker and Peter Kox to cheer at though. And probably will only have Vergers left after a bit, as the Spyker usually drops out after two hours :-\

You will just have to concentrate on the "social" aspects of the event then...  ;D

F

Well, you know my way of approaching 'social aspects', and I'm afraid I have to put the handbreak on that one on the Sunday. First of all I will have jr. in my tailgate, and secondly I have to drive back to Holland that night :-\

Paddy, as you're pretty much driving past my front door (assuming you're catching the ferry from Harwich) do you want to share driving with me?

If you're in your car, you could leave it at my place?

Sorry Steve, but I'm going south. Last time I went with Stena I swore myself never to go with them again. It's a lot cheaper, faster and less hassle to drive all the way down to Calais and catch the train.
I am simply not prepared to pay €430,- for an eight hour journey each way, and be obligated to take a cabin when sailing overnight (yes, those costs are extra of course).

Last year I asked for a return sailing to go to Donington LMS by camper van, and they dared to ask €760,- for a weekend return!! :o

Ufck 'm! >:(

I only said "social" - sitting down for a nice chat and a cup of tea won't do any harm!!  8)

Prices like that, you wonder if your buying part of the ship!

They made it worse, and it makes me laugh. Idiots (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif)

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/Stena.jpg)
price is based on one small camper van, 5 persons (1 child), three berths on return trip (obligated)

...and then to think I paid €154 for a return by le Shuttle :-\

Holy f*£$ !!! Obviously they must sell tickets at those prices, but that's insanity!

Its a well known rip off.

Paddy, don't forget Sea France and Norfolk line from Dunkerque.  They'll be a deal there somewhere

Thanks Lorry, I still prefer the train though. Smooth crossing...

(http://www.thu.no/blackandwhite01/ocea0014black.jpg)
28 minutes flat... ;)

So I guess we are taking the campervan down for sure now?

I could handle part of the driving, so no need for you to keep off the booze on sunday, just don't overdo it.

My camper van will be a last minute desicion. If I can sell it the Thursday prior to departure, it's gone.

Doesn't look like it will be sould though ::) >:(

Do you guys need camping gear if the van sells or even if it doesn't?

Thanks for the offer Anita, but if the camper van is sold we can come over with the missus' car which can carry a top box. You might have seen the box this year at Brands Hatch, LT borrowed it for that trip.
So we should have plenty of space to get all our gear over...

Gear should be fine, bit more difficult to get 5 adults and 1 kid in a VW golf ;D

I thought that might be where the top box comes in  ;D

That's why HuubC is on 'stand by' :-\

Camper van is sold!! (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_woohoo.gif)

So that will be RockerRiert, Sebas, Roy, Harrison and me coming over in the VW Gulf -with top box ;)

Woo hoo indeed!!!

Thanks ;)

It only took me 2½ months :-\

It has already taken me 2½ YEARS, three time wasters this week!

Well Done tho Paddy!

Well done indeed, could you manage to flog my flat for me?  Second time waster of a buyer in line at the moment, this one , so the agent told me, definately had a written mortgage offer and now two weeks on, we're waiting for his mortgage offer  ???

Don't fancy your trip to Silverstone though!   

Well, to be honest I did drop my price dramaticly, as I think this is probably the worst time to sell holiday stuff. But to get the price I want will take me at least another 8 months, which will cost me another grand or so in insurance and road tax. So I took my loss :-\



Sorry Piglet and Rick, wishing you both best of luck selling...

Hi Steve,

I'll be booking tomorrow hopefuly or early Friday.

Arriving ??? probably the am of Saturday but need to speak to rest of team 'Y Draigg Gogh' to ensure a full compliment.

Jerry

We booked weeks ago but interestingly onle got confirmation from them at the end of last week  :) Good luck to all on their trips to SS.

So, who's definately going to be there then?  Are we all camping at Whittlebury? - my pass arrived this week.

Termie and Paul for a kick-off.

Termie and Paul
Piglet & KK - Marshals Camping

Whittlebury Hall Camping:-

Termie and Paul
Rick
Paddy, Paddy Jr, RockerRiert, Sebas, Roy.

Marshalls Camping:-

Piglet & KK

Whittlebury Hall Camping:-

Termie and Paul
Rick
Paddy, Paddy Jr, RockerRiert, Sebas, Roy.
Delboy

Marshalls Camping:-

Piglet & KK

I should be on Whittlebury for Sat night only, if all goes well at this work malarkey in the next few weeks

Whittlebury Hall Camping:-

Termie and Paul
Rick
Paddy, Paddy Jr, RockerRiert, Sebas, Roy.
Delboy
JDS, JDS Jr

Marshalls Camping:-

Piglet & KK

Whittlebury Hall Camping:-

Termie and Paul
Rick
Paddy, Paddy Jr, RockerRiert, Sebas, Roy.
Delboy
JDS, JDS Jr
Steve Brown (not received ticket from Whittlebury yet though)

Marshalls Camping:-

Piglet & KK

Just booked my tickets for the weekend race.

So I will now be attending the weekend, with my son (his first race fixture).

So now have to book the campsite.

Spoke to Wishy yesterday, he is now going as well. Not sure if he is bringing his son or not.

So thats 3 or 4 people for the list

Yep

We will both be attending .....so I guess that makes it 4,if my calculations are correct!!!

good show!!! The more the merryer

Tickets arrived this morning, including a timetable. I see there's scrutineering on the Thursday afternoon.  Anybody know if it's open to the public, as per LM?

 Termie- could you post the time table up as there is nothing on the LMES site and i'm buying tickets on the day. I won't be there til mid morning and I would like to know what I'm missing!
 Cheers me old Lancs pal ;D

I'm not clever enough to scan it in so here are the basics :
Thursday 10.30 - 19.30 lms Scrut.

Friday
09.45 - 10.15 CER (Classic Endurance Racing?? ???) Free Practice
10.30 - 11.30 LMS Free Practice
12.30 - 13.00 Clubs - Optional Session
13.15 - 14.00 207 Spider Cup - Free Practice
14.15 - 15.15 Radical Cup Free Practice
15.30 - 16.30 LMS Fee Practice
16.45 -17.15 CER Quali 1
17.30 - 18.00 Clubs Optional Session

Saturday

09.00 - 10.00 LMS Free Practice 3
10.10 - 10.40 Clubs Session 2
10.50 - 11.40 207 Spider Cup Quali
11.50 - 12.20 CER Quali 2
12.30 - 13.00 Radical World Cup Quali
13.45 - 14.05 LMS LMP QUALI
14.10 - 14.30 LMS GT Quali
14.45 - 15.15 207 Spyder Cup Race 1
15.30 - 16.30 CER Race
16.45 - 17.30 Radical world Cup Race 1
17.45 - 18.15 Clubs Session 2.2
18.25 - 18.35 First Track Experience -Clubs/Individuals

Sunday

08.45 - 09.05 LMS Warm up
09.15 - 10.00 Radical World Cup - Race 2
10.15 - 10.45 20 Spider Cup - Race 2
10.30 - 11.00 Autograph Session
12.00 - 18.00 LMS RACE

Cheers Termie. Nothing of great importance on Sat morning then- should give us enough time to get down there and pitch up at Whittlebury. Only 2 weeks to go!

Is anyone staying Sunday night after the race? I work half way between home and Silverstone so it almost seems silly to drive home Sunday night only to backtrack back to the office on Monday morning, might as well chill out on Sunday and drive straight to work Monday morning

Yes.

I'll be staying over as well, Mark

Del

Maybe that's when we should have our meeting then, guys?

Have booked the Channel Tunnel on Sunday night half ten, so that's a no-go for us.

I am flying to Tunisia on Business either on Sunday night or Monday morning. Would have prefered the race to have been on Saturday then I could have had a drink or two during the race.

Just booked my weekend ticket and Saturday night camping at Whittlebury Hall. Arriving early Saturday morning. See you all there.
Steve

Are the ladies and gentlemen of the good ship CA planning anything special for the Saturday night? Pub, BBQ, live band, fireworks, midget tossing etc. etc?
 Or are we just pushing the envelope of extreme drunkenness for a change?

Sorry, could not arrange vinnie's vice to come over for the weekend ;D

Maybe if Rusty shows up, we can have some fireworks.

If not, just bring me a gastank ;D

We have about £60 worth of fireworks left over from LM. If we could find a grown up to help us let them off I will bring them down. Are they allowed without a thorough and comprehensive risk assessment? I have a hi vis jacket too!

 :'( I can't do it this year (How many times have I typed that on these forums?) :'(

I do have a pink chit for LM 08 though. :)

A pink chit? Are you left handed? ;D

Not the last time I checked.

The only paper to hand when I last overpowered Mrs L was pink andrex, so she had to write her permission on that.

I am not sure if we are allowed to set them of at the campsite, but we could do it just outside ;D

Not allowed? Thats like a red rag to a bull! ;D ;D

Whatever happens, I'm not leaving a seven year old by himself in a tent to go off to some pub. You guys go and have fun, but I'll stay at the campsite.
Even the latter will not be a wise thing to do for me, not this time anyway. (and I mean not get steaming drunk) ;)

Well, the junior JDS will be there too, so I'm sure they will find things to do too and we can guard the campsite over a beer or two ....

Sounds like a plan to me! ;D

There with my 14 year old son, so I will be on campsite in the evening, so will be drinking on site and maybe have a BBQ

Cool. Well would it be an idea to keep the group together and all stay on site? We can make our own entertainment- a toned down version of LM with respect for the younger brethen?
 We are bringing a BBQ, meat galore, a marquee, music, a football etc. and a Freezer so there will be plenty of cold ones on site.
 What do you all think?

Sounds like even more of a plan ... We'll have a PS2 & DVDs for the younger bretheren as well.

Ooh- PS2. Better get some practice laps around Le Sarthe then. I'll bring Grand Tourismo and we can have a fastest lap competition!
 Sounds fun- who needs smelly old pubs eh? ;D

That will be the kids done then! ;D

Any need to bring this? (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_mean.gif)

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/GT4cheats.jpg)

You will if I'#m playing! Computer games and I go together like oil and water .... best seperated and kept that way  ;D

I bought two tickets in advance for Paul and myself.  Now, because of work commitments, he can't come.  So if anybody wants an entry ticket, maybe they'd like to take it off my hands.  A simple face value (£20) exchange on the campsite the night before will do, if anybody is interested?

I'd be, but still have to find out if my son gets in for free. I would think so, but don't want to bet on that :-\
If he doesn't, I have to order tickets anyway. Can I come back to you?

Sure, no probs. 

Paddy I've just checked with Silverstone (after 10 minutes in their queuing system! ).  Kids are free and don't require tickets you can just turn up at the gate with them (ref. Adam).

Under 15's are free ...

So I understood myself after phoning Silverstone, could have read it here ;D
Thanks for your help!

So yes Termie, I'd love to have that ticket...

Sold!  See you there. :)

Sorted  ;D

Thanks!

Dam house move means I can't go either now.  :(  Still, at least we're back in Midhurst.  Paddy, I'd still be interested in a CA flag if there are any spare.

Johne

Do you want me to reserve you one for next year Le Mans?

Oh, forgot you were taking the remainders with you. If I've not asked before, can I earmark one please?

I'm not too sure how many we have left. Let me count the flags and post it here. We should have at least two left....

Anybody interested in (white) DfH'07 shirts? ;D

Never mind the flags and tees I'm still waiting for a DfH lion car sticker ::)

Can I put my hand up for one as well, and I'll put it on the Nopanic van, I mean it's already orange -  ;D

Sounds like a good plan.  At least I'll be able to smoke!!

Del

Just tell me a size and I'll bring them...


Anyway, don't forget to be prepared for the worst. Some of us have experienced Silverstone at it's baddest in '05 :-\

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/Silverstone2005.jpg)

Yes please- in a rather optimistic size M ;D

6 inch diametre would be great, but I won't be there so I suppose it will have to wait until November :'(

Shall I take an L as well, just in case? ;D They're a tenner each by the way...

Just PM me your address, and I'll make sure it will get to you...

Got any in 'Fat B'stard' size?

Double XX-L, don't know if we have any left? Think they were all sold to the English ;D

good Idea to stay on the campsite, I do not feel like walking back from a pub when I'm absolutely wasted ;D

It is going to be good fun, hope the weather is pleasant as well

By the looks of it there are only size 'L' and 'XL' left :-\

Just to make sure, it's the shirt with this print>>

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/DSC01363Small.jpg)

I'm sure that XL woud be fine thanx Paddy

Does anybody know whether there's going to be anywhere local (pub/onsite bar etc) to the campsite to where interested parties can possibly watch the England V S.Africa rugby on the Friday night...

DW

I don't know what they have onsite at Whittlebury but other than that there isn't really anything that's within walking distance of the circuit or the campsite. 

You're better off planning on campsite entertainment  ;D

They do seem to have a bar
http://www.whittlebury.com/camping.html

My ticket has arrived from Silverstone.  Still no reply from Whittlebury yet (posted my cheque a couple of weeks ago).

Apart from a tent and gazebo, I'm a bit bereft of normal camp cooking type facilities.  Can a cadge a bit of heat from anybodies burner to cook my tartiflete?

Steve, I'm sure someone will lend you some heat.  We might be over if you're cooking Tartilflette!

We'll be at the circuit rather than at Whittlebury but if anyone needs to borrow kit just shout, we'll be bringing the trailer so should have space and we've got quite a lot of spare kit. 

Steve- on the subject of camping kit Nopanic has PM'd me with a sensible plan that we put our heads together to sort out kit and grub etc. There isn't much point in us turning up with 22 gas BBQs and 2 tonne of bacon but no wheel of death. So who's got what and what do we need?
 I have a 20ft marquee and 240v power, lighting etc. to get us started but won't arrive til mid morn on Sat- so not very helpfull to the Friday mob.
 Your thoughts?

Sounds like a plan.  I'll have only one small gas stove, but will contribute grub as needed (Rillettes, anybody?)  Steve, do you need some genuine Reblochon?
Edit : Anybody who needs (not too extravagant or hard to find wine/beer/Froggie food) supplies, please pm me.

Ok -

Arriving Friday (hoping to get there about 3-4pm)

I will be bring a gas BBQ (one with hot plates), big building site size Kettle, paperplates (no washing up  ;D)

8 x camping chairs (for the DFH crowd), 5 gallon water holder, small table,

Food - Handcut Bacon, burgers, sauasges, other meat (hopefully not roadkill), coffee & Tea.

I have a small car fridge for the meat, till Dr S gets there with his bigger fridge.

Now the only problem, is for the people who are staying Sun night, as I have to be back Sun eve.

My Wheel of Death, has a flat tyre, so I won't be bringing that.

If I'm bringing anything else I update this post.

Oh yea - Almost forgot  - I'm bringing  -BEER ! and asprins ;D

I'm also planning on arriving late afternoon on Friday and leaving after the race.
Apart from my tent etc, I have an Electrolux 12V / 240V / gas portable fridge that can run off a genny if required.  Also, I'll bring a large wheeled US style cooler.

I'll talk nicely to my chickens and bring along some nice freshly laid free range eggs.

Debs, I have some Leffe / Pelforth etc but, to give that Gallic feel to the place, a bit of saucisson / rilletes / cheese would be much appreciated.

I suspect I will bring the camper. I will have to awning and a fridge. I will bring the Cadac BBQ aswell, If there is anything people could do with let me know and I will see if I can sort it out. (PS I have no tents at the mo)

Although I am unable to make it this year, 'Team Y Draig Gogh' will be present.

They attended the DfH party at LM.

Paddy, if there any CA flags left, could you give one to 'Welsh Bob' and I'll donate to server fund or something of your choice.

Jerry

We will be in the camper so will have an awning and the (albeit it low-powered) genny.

Looks like we are sorted for BBQs and cooling then, power shouldn't be a problem either.
 Termie- could I have some lovely Rillette please?

As piglet says we will be there but at the circuit not Whittlebury, some time Friday late AM we have a little tent maintenance to do as we put the frame up (renew some springs) if anyone does need kit PM either of us before Wednesday so we can pack it.

I'll make a note of 'Welsh Bob'. Can you tell him to find me at Whittlebury? We'll drive a Dutch grey VW Gulf mkIV with a dark grey Union Jack on the roof (tha missus' car ;)).
Tomorrow evening Dirk will be here at my workshop, I presume he will know where the bag with flags are.
Destination of donation should still be DfH as the €25 came out of that wallet in '06, I'll ask LangTall to contact you about payment details.

Already on the order books, Dr S. 
Steve, which cheeses do you like - or shall I just surprise you? ;)

As an aside we bought some of the Roblochan (sp?) for tartiflette and it's fab! 

BUT we then found that they sell it in our Costco as well if anyone is looking for some, more expensive than in Carrefour but not a bad price if you have to factor in a channel crossing  ;D

For anyone who travels around I've found Reblochon at Waitrose in Sandbach, Cheshire (handy for the M6) and also at Tesco in Cambridge (the one on the A14/A10 junction).  Absolutely vital for proper tartiflette, somehow Munster isn't the same, neither is tinned tartiflette from E.Leclerc  ::)

Does anybody know how quick silverstone circuit sends out the tickets, I have not bought mine yet and I see on the website that I will have to either book a ticket for the whole event, 20 pounds, or show up an pay 15 for the saturday and 25 for the sunday?????

Event tickets will not be available for sale at the circuit selling points. I am afraid if I order my ticket know, it will get to me after the race!

Don't know how fast they are, but you could ring them on +44 8704 588 216 and ask...

Maybe having tickets sent to someone like Rick Cutler might be an idea?

Can you book them to collect at the circuit?  There is usually an office outside the gate that you can collect from? 

Do you want me to ring them and ask?

It took them just 3 days to get from the UK to France.  Not bad eh?

They send 1st class post and the website is still open for bookings .... I'd expect less than a week to anywhere in Europe .... (famous last words?)

Booked mine on a friday, they were here on the Monday, also rang them to sort it.

I think it is safe to order then, I will go ahead and put in my order. Will look for an option to pick up at the gate, but if delivery is that quick, it should all work out.

Thanks for the info.

Ok, tried it and it does not work with my creditcard >:( The expiry date is to far out, 2011 and it will only accept cards up to 2010.

Is it possible for any of you to order a ticket for  me, so I can pay you back at the track on arrival?? If not, I will just pay the full price there. Cheers.

Thanks Termie.  Ooooh I do like surprises  ;D

Knetter I'll order for you tomorrow unless someone posts to say they've ordered already!  I'll do it around 10 so please post now if you've ordered for Knetter already!! 

Thanks Piglet, you are an angel. Where do you want to meet for the funds exchange?

We'll be up there from around midday on Friday but on the Marshal's campsite, when do you guys arrive?

Presumably I can meet up with someone else on Friday to hand your ticket over and we can sort funds over the weekend?

I expect the only "gate" that will be open is the main gate by Bridge none of the others i.e. copse entrance

We should arrive somewhere 4/5-ish. We can drive up to the main gate, but I presume we won't get in, and the main gate is quite a walk from the paddock. Can one of you (Keith or Piglet) PM us your mobile so we can call when nearer the circuit?

Yep no problem Paddy, also I imagine Termie will be there for Friday so we can give her the ticket to take to Whittlebury to save too much faffing?

As Paddy said, I would be glad to come over to the main gate, or anywhere else you would like to meet. Passing the ticket to Termie, so she can give it to me is also fine. I will look you up on the circuit then to pay you back. These things always have a way of sorting themselves out.

Thanks again Piglet!!

Done  ;D  £23 including a handling charge ( ::))

Amusingly the website has a line for booking fee on it which says 0 all the way through and then it dumps a handling charge on at the end whilst the booking fee still says 0.  That's a pedantic difference even for a pedant like me!!

Anyway, it says they send tickets first class so I should have it in plenty of time (famous last words....).  We can sort out handover at the time, I'm sure it will be straightforward...

Aparently the 'handling charge' covers the postage ... (I asked!) .... Wish someone would pay me £3 for a first class stamp!

We could just try the '05-trick. Back then I picked up Sander and the rest of PLM from the press-carpark and drove straight into the Paddock. When stopped we waved some cards and said we were in some kind of hurry ;D

If RockerRiert, Knetter and I wear Spyker gear and wave the Le Mans - Friday invitation, we might get away with it and drive straight through to the Paddock again :D

"wave and drive" is always a good technique for getting in anywhere!

We once drop into the paddock at Spa on a LM Classic Press parking pass  ;D

Mental note,

Pack spyker shirt ;D

I'll be arriving some time during Friday, will watch whatever track action interests me then pitch up at Whittlebury.  Piglet, I'll pm you my UK mobile number and we can catch up whenever.

im workin on the poss saturday visit (work permitting) has any one got a timetable as both silverstone/elms webs dont at mo???

Current timetable is available here
http://www.silverstone.co.uk/pdf/timetable_1000km_of_silverstone_as_of_30th_august_6ba7.pdf (http://www.silverstone.co.uk/pdf/timetable_1000km_of_silverstone_as_of_30th_august_6ba7.pdf)

ade

cheers, i thought that they might av a bit more running,
but it just means an early start from deepest dorset!!

Throwing this one in repeat mode:


Interesting entry list for the CER...
http://www.classic-endurance-racing.fr/uk/pdf/2007-CER-silverstone-entry-list.pdf

Oooh, yum-yum, Paddy! :P

That looks like a good show!

Plenty to see at the Paddock too! :P
http://www.planetlemans.com/cmsv2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3184&Itemid=2

Yes, this looks like a good weekend to be! 8)

Brill !!!

Knetter, your ticket arrived this morning  ;D

Does anyone know he Whittlebury is pre book only? Its just that I have found my completed booking form under the mountain of bills on my office desk this morning!
 Newcastle Dave called yesterday to say he now has to take his own car but he isn't booked in either. Crumbs!

When I went a couple of years ago for the WTCC you could arrive unannounced and pay at the bar.  ;)

A couple of my party will be arriving Sat afternoon... when I spoke to the site to check if rocking up unbooked was OK they said that it wouldn't be problem... Her comment was along the lines of 'We cater for British Grand Prix with no problems, so it won't be full...'

Regards

DW

Update to our party, I've now been informed by 'the boss' that she and Miss JDS will be joining us too .... at least her cooking's better than mine  ::)

LOL!!  She's been reading the thread, she thinks you're going to be having too good a time there  ;D

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Thanks Piglet, I am really looking forward to this race, only two more days of work and then it's party time.(http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/banana_rasta.gif)

Yes, you can just turn up but it will cost you an extra £5.

Del

 Cheers for that guys, thats a big relief. Not long now!

Andy 'one and a half cobras' (and a DBR2) is now also coming along for the weekend.
His brother in law works at Crouch Vale Brewery and he has suggested he could purchase a poly pin or cask of fine 'Brewers Gold' ale (Supreme Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival 2005 AND 2006).

It'll probably work out at about £2 per pint.

Any interest ??????  Please reply here as soon as poss so that he can sort it out if required.

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me, me, me, me, me

 And I thought Termie never touched a drop?

If you believe that you will believe anything.

While I'm at it

LAST CALL FOR SHOPPING!

I'm off to Auchan this afternoon.  Anybody who wants wine/beer/cheese/rillettes etc supplies, please pm me by 13.00 your time.

Due to all sorts of hooks and eyes I won't be able to be at Silverstone this coming weekend. Have great fun you lot who will be there.

Sorry to hear that Hansgert :(

That's a shame :-\

Looks like Jo and I will be making it to Silverstone. :)
Unfortunatly we won't be able to get there untill about 6 on Saturday evening :(

I gather the campsite is by the Copse entrance. Does anyone know if we can buy tickets at that entrance on the Sunday morning?

Which campsite Barry?  We'll all be at Whittlebury.

Hopefully so will we, I'm phoning them tomorrow.

Off first thing. See you all on Friday, guys.  Drive safely.

Have a safe drive yourself, hope to meet you on Sat @ Whittlebury.

ade

Look forward to it... and please bring that car... :)

Sorry I can't bring that car, wish I had it (one can only dream). Nearest vehicle to a classic that I have is a 1947 Ferguson TE20 tractor.

ade

To everyone heading to Silverstone, today,tomorrow or Sat.

Drive carefully and have a safe trip.

And to Paddy Jnr, just remember, it is a well known fact, the more you say

"are we there yet"

the fast you get there!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

Note to self: Bring ducttape ;D

Weather forecast looks good:

Friday:  Overcast but dry
Sat/Sun:  Sunny, 21°

I'll still take some waterproofs though.

See you there

Del

Have a good one guys. I wish I could be there with you :'( . Bloody wedding aniversaries.

Ditto.............................. :'(

Bloody family get togethers. I'l raise a bottle or 2 Barollo to you all ;D

A last minute decision from me, but I will be going. Just waiting for the ticket to show up now.

Will hopefully see many of you over the weekend.

Turn 10 wishes everyone a safe journey,and a damn fine weekend.

Dont do anyone/anything I would not do.

Your Friend
Amazing Randy  ;D

ps.somone take lots of party pics

My plans have now changed. Cannot get down until Sunday morning as I'm getting serious grief from Mrs S. I fear this could have a serious effect on next years 24hr double. Seeing as I'll now miss out on the Sat night fun are we planning some kind of get together on Sunday? I've been really looking forward to meeting up and a spot of camping but Sundays as much as I can hope for at the moment! I also have goodies to pick up. What a bummer, weather looks perfect too!

So Rotterdam in November is out of the question then Si?   ;)

I plan to be on site late Friday afternoon, I'll be the one drinking the cold Leffe (http://www.sebringfans.com/forums/Smileys/SFBigSet/afro.gif)


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I think I may have a few cold ones that you may be happy to swig back on! Will have to wait and see!

We're off tomorrow morning  ;D  See you all over the weekend at some point.

Knetter has arrived in Rotterdam, we're good to go! 8)

Great, well I may have two surprises now!

Have a safe trip all. Have fun and hope to see you all at some point on Sunday?

Thanks Doc

Pity u could not get down for the whole weekend, my son was looking forward to beating u on GT4  ;D, and we were going to challenge u to PS2 Burnout.

Oh well - catch u Sunday,

Has anyone got an aerial, as we are bring down a 21in TV for the PS2 & Wii (which is really good when u have a few beers)

Have a good trip and drive safely everyone,
Neil & Sam (Co Pilot - Jnr)

Rick if you have extra bods I may have a couple of spare tickets for Saturday/Sunday.   Drop me or KK a text at some point if you need them.

OK well I am off, see those of you going tonight, should be there by 12.

I'm on my way soon. See everybody up at Whittlebury this evening or round the track this afternoon.

We're off,

French sticks onboard as ordered........and a couple of cases of beer for the thirsty work ahead!!!! ;D

Wishy

Well what a great weekend - even the weather was good  ;D

Some pics below, I hope Muz Jr's aren't better otherwise I'll not bring him again  ;)

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Wow, great pics Muz! :o

Here are mine... :-\


Arrival at Whittlebury Hall, Friday afternoon.
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Most of us haven't been as cold as we were on the Friday night, only alcohol to keep us warm!
(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/Silverstone08/Graphic3.jpg)

Neil and Steve were great the next morning though. Big thank you to both!
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Once again thanks to Neil for providing the DfH-tent 8)
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Paddy jr. getting the grips with it...
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Saturday at the track, a gap in the bridge provided some great shots
(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/Silverstone08/Graphic7.jpg)

So what does Toyota know about the weight distribution of the McLarens?
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The Classics were nice, here the closest fight we saw
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Piglet and Doris having fun
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"...a five minute walk to the track" according to the brochure of the campsite. Camping Eau Rouge Dejavue?
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Sunday, start of the race at Bridge...
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Then immediately off to the bar. Famous logo added to the door...
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Smoking outside only...
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Some guys drank weird stuff
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Time for a pitbox visit, at Spyker of course! (thanks again, Sander!)
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All set for a pit stop
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this should say enough
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Mike getting ready to climb into the Spyder
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So the Speedy came in...
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...and after a quick repaint it left the pit box again
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Hans thought that was a funny thing to do, after the mishaps with the safety car (where Spyker lost two laps)
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Mike Hezemans on his way to the podium
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As the flag drops, the smokebombs pops ;D
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See you in '08! 8)
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One of our crew rang in a panic yesterday afternoon when we were just approaching Banbury to ask which way the campsite was - he was lost in a field and it didn't sound like the one with the cows & sheep in it! I must make a point of finding out whether he got home or if he's still in the woods  ::)


 ;D ;D

Great photos there Muz and Paddy.

Good to see all the "Spa" lot again, and to chat Stev Brown again too, next time you pass me on the A12 give us a wave.

Sorry Keith and I were not able to meet up with you on the campsite, we popped round, but you were all in the Paddock Bar (what again! ;D) I hope you found the bottles of red and white wine I left?? We put a few away at my place instead, so Sunday was a bit slow.

I hear that you all had a good evening as I bump into Dark Warrior, in the afternoon on the paddock bridge, who looked some-what shabby to say the least!

Great weekend.  Weather, food, company, beer, wine.....and the racing were all superb.

Some photos:

In the bar watching the GP??

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Saturday evening was a bit warmer

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Toilet facilities were not that good.....

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"I promise I will not fall asleep again"......

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And finally, a nice pair.......

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Del

Good to see everyone at Silverstone, hope you all had an uneventful trip home.

Jo really enjoyed the weekend and was able to put a few more names to faces.

Even the 1000k race was good with a few twists to the plot in the last hour.

Look forward to seeing some of you at the next Berkshire planning meeting :)

Absolutely. A great (but cold at night) weekend.

Special thanks to Neil for nopanicing and being chief cook, my chickens for laying some good eggs and Termie for the especial francais provisions.

I'll sort through some photos soon.

Finally, special thanks to Row, Vicky for bringing the Leffe (3 litres is a Jeroboam apparently!)

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Managed to pop up sat only weather spot on,classics battles were brill, 206 spider attemped donut into gravel most funny, shame couldnt make sun, need audi to join next year though!!!

thanks to everyone (you know who you are) for another great weekend!  my face is still aching from laughing so much!!!  it was so nice to catch up and we're looking forward to rotterdam!  hayleys pair is quite impressive... shame she didn't smile though  ;)  we'll be hiring the motorhome again for next year - although maybe a tour bus would be more like it then we could all have a little bit of luxury... can't cost that much can it???   maybe something to look into for the next UK race?!  i'm not driving though!!!  hehe

paula radcliffe says where's the plough???

To everyone, thanks for a great weekend.

Good weather, good beer, great people - what more can u ask for.

Special thanks to my son, Sam, who was not to sure what to look forward to, but came back tired, big smile and can't wait till the Le Mans trip (may be 18 months time due to school). He made me proud, kept an eye on Harrison and was socialble to everyone. I wish I knew where he got it from.

Thanks to everyone waiting for the food, bloody BBQ, borrow a catering one next time.

Steve, your chickens eggs were great, nice yellow yokes. Thank them for me give them more food next meal, I know its only chicken feed, but thanks.

And thanks to everyone who helped, joined in and had fun.

Few pics on the weekend,

few more pics

Last pic, Sam keeping an eye on Harrison.

Well it was a fab weekend  ;D

It was great to see everyone, sorry we didn't get to Whittlebury on Saturday night, we'd had too much beer to try to deal with the one way gate out of the circuit!  ;D

Neil, Sam told me that you're definitely taking him to LM next year...

Nice to have met some of you (albeit very briefly!), Paddy, I still owe you money !! and Oliver want's to know if Harrison will be coming to Le Mans - haha! Here's a couple of our pics from the weekend:

And a few more from before the race ...

Sourire Henri, sourire :-)

Last lot, time for bed!

How is hayley feeling after the maggot fish cakes, hope she's better!

Thanks to all for a great weekend and for giving me such a warm welcome.;D

I had a good night on Saturday at Whittlebury. Sunday night was a lot quieter though, with just termie & me left to fly the flag for Club Arnage.

I hope to meet you all again at LM next year.

Adrian

You could always cook them like this...............

http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V1777 (http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V1777)

gheh,

Thanks for not on the bbq Neil.
And the tent off course


Sander

Just bowled up - about to settle down for a long evening in front of the telly with Mr T watching the race. 3 French class wins, including the Saleen - I came home a very happy bunny. (I think Piglet was about to disown me when I started singing the Marseillaise ;))

Great weekend as ever guys.  Thanks especially to Ade for keeping me company on Sunday evening - the campsite looked even bleaker, and felt even colder, with so few tents on it.

Cheers to Neil for playing chef for the weekend - great grub - and to Steve for those eggs. Also to Sam for keeping mini-Paddy entertained so well - you are right Neil, he's a star.

See you all in November.

You're right Termie, Sam was a star! 8)

One last thing; we met Herni Pescarolo and crew at the Channel Tunnel (how the hell did they get there that fast?!?, we left right after the race...). I spoke briefly with a woman of the team. She told me Jacky Ickx and Jan Lammers were supposed to drive at the weekend, but didn't show up. Further questions weren't possible as we had to catch a train.
Does anybody know any more about this? ???

I think, but correct me if I am wrong, that the car lasted only 2.5 hours, so that explains it I guess.

The first time was OK, it was the third that was a bit much  ;D ;D  plus the whooping at the Saleen of course ;D !!! 

Car no. 16 came second!

Just a few snaps http://www.gtphotosport.com/sillms07/index.html
WTCC this weekend "other duties" so no pictures

Well, then the old pescarole still knows how to push the throttle, or he knows a quicker road from Silverstone to Dover.

Aye, avoid the roadworks on the M1 at Luton.

A good weekend all, sorry I ddn't get to see you all, but duties in the Pit Lane kept me occupied for most of the weekend.

Delboy was talking about the difference between F1 and P1, and so I had a look.
The no.7 Peug did 1:31.692 during qualifying last Saturday.
The no.1 McLaren did 1:19.152 during qualifying on Saturday 7th July.

So the P1Diesels are definitely slower than F1 (which doesn't surprise me).

Sure. But even though the traffic wasn't that bad on the M1 - we were still surprised to see Herni at the Tunnel, especially as him and crew were already sitting down as we arrived. It just looks weird to me to leave the race track that soon after achieving a podium finish.
Maybe he got used to it :-\

Well, perhaps he should sack the drivers and put the truckies into the race cars for the next outing then, to get to Folkestone that quick was quite an achievement!

Nah, it was himself driving in a black Merc ML-series. The rest must have been management crew.
No Pesco-yorkies to be seen there ;)

On  my way up to Silverstone I took the M1 route which took 2hrs 15mins thanks to 3 lots of rubbernecking and the roadworks.

Going back I we went down the M40 and took 1/2 an hour off the journey........so perhaps Mr.Pesky took the M40 as well.


Wishy

He would have been held up if he did, major accident at High Wycombe, M25 bound, we bailed out at Stokenchurch and went cross country.

Went back throught the lanes asweel as the M40 was looking bad.

Most annoying thing this week was flying to Tunisia and my bags going to LA! Spent two days in a suit in Tunisia with temperatures of 42degC! Next time I fly it is in shorts and T!

Silverstone was really great and I cannot wait for November now.

Sorry!!!!!

Did I not mention ........had to leave a 3.45  on Sunday,as Olly had bad hangover from drinking Cider at the campsite  Saturday night........Lighweight!!!!

Wishy

Looked at the trip on the van this morning, silverstone and back was 548.9 miles door to door.  My house to Bleu Sud is 549.2 miles!! Bloody long way for day- must ensure pass out is cast iron weekend variety next year

Was sorry to have missed you Dr S - I was looking forward to discussing the highspots and fleshpots of Fallowfield!

F

Bl00dy hell. Where do you live, John o' Groats? :o

I did somewhere 720 miles, but that's from Holland and back...

I wasnt there Sat night either, but some of them were looking a bit dodgy on Sunday morning!   ;D

F

Who ??? ;D

Of course, not meaning you Roy - if you remember I was so flustered by your loveliness that I dropped my beer!!    :P

F

Beer for breakfast, perish the thought ;D

Beer, breakfast of champions!

Stop it, your making me  (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif)    ;D

A few pics.
Track action and trophy presentation
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Prototypes car by car
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GT's car by car
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Classics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/sets/72157602107179985/

Nice pics termie  ;D

Nice pics Debs, but you've got the last link wrong - same as the third one and takes you to the GT's.

Del

Thanks, Del, now altered.  Now you know what I was up to when I disappeared for hours on end!

Nice pics Deb!!

I agree. what great pics, think I'll put my box brownie camera away.

You got in to some great places as well, nice shots, nice lighting and no flipping fencing. Top marks

They are indeed excellent pics 8)

I barely take pics of cars nowardays. There are loads of people who are such a lot better in doing that, besides that my camera is crap. Oh, and I prefer the pics next to the track for some weird reason...

Great pics everybody. Here are some of mine.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13953963@N04/sets/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13953963@N04/sets/)

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I met Debs half way around the circuit on a hike around the perimeter.  There are, indeed, some good places for car photos, without fences or crowds in the way, mostly right around the far side of the circuit though.
I'll (eventually) post up some of mine.

Every circuit (in Europe, that is) is like this now - a constant search for a spot without catch fencing!  Happily the grandstand at Luffield was open on the Friday (and closed on the other days) and that was excellent - and there were 3 of us in it!