UKMOC does Milan

[Pomp1]

No, is not the title of the next XXX movie;), although some bike porn will be involved. The event will be held from the 8th Nov to the 13th. I know is a long way away but I'm just gauging what the interest would be in terms of numbers as different numbers will mean different ideas in terms of accommodation and transport.
Roughly the schedule will be as follows:
EICMA on press day, bikes factories (with a special eye to small independent builders) , museums, food and drink.
I know Andrea already spoke to a number of people and few things are already lined up. Last year was a hoot, as I'm sure all those who attended would agree.
In terms of budget it depends how much you spend on those shiny parts (albeit no sales are made at EICMA) but rooms last year were 50€ per night (but again a cheaper place has been found for this year) and food I think it averaged around 20€ per meal (and we've had some serious food&drinks).
Last year threads with pics as follows:
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=38158&highlight=eicma
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=39332&highlight=eicma
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=39314&highlight=eicma
Let me know and we take it forward.

[Gordon H]

No, is not the title of the next XXX movie;), although some bike porn will be involved. The event will be held from the 8th Nov to the 13th. I know is a long way away but I'm just gauging what the interest would be in terms of numbers as different numbers will mean different ideas in terms of accommodation and transport.
Roughly the schedule will be as follows:
EICMA on press day, bikes factories (with a special eye to small independent builders) , museums, food and drink.
I know Andrea already spoke to a number of people and few things are already lined up. Last year was a hoot, as I'm sure all those who attended would agree.

Oh ok, if you insist........ you can put me on the "interested" list.......

Calum was only talking about this yesterday........ so I guess you can count him in too.

You forgot to mention the Wednesday night at 100HP club..........

[Kerry]

Maybe next year. Will have more Holiday from work and would love to go next time. Will keep some days aside for next year.

[He11cat]

I thought the M word was banned??
I hate working in Education.. :(

[Capo]

For sure ....

[MrsC_772]

I won't be able to make this one (I'll be in India at the time) but I'd highly recommend it.

Max and Andrea did a brilliant job organising last year's trip

[LouSCannon]

Think I might be stretching myself this year mate, seeing as I want to jump in on the Le Mans outing... will keep in touch with the thread but not looking likely :(

[Gordon H]

Think I might be stretching myself this year mate, seeing as I want to jump in on the Le Mans outing... will keep in touch with the thread but not looking likely :(

Aww man!! I hope you'll have a note excusing you !!

[bean]

supose i better start saving :D

[Rally]

Put me onto your interested list please Max and keep me informed, I would love to come and have holiday spare as well. :thumbsup:

[Stuart42]

Think I might be stretching myself this year mate, seeing as I want to jump in on the Le Mans outing... will keep in touch with the thread but not looking likely :(


Jim you've got to come. I mean who's going to help with translations for me?

Cheers
Stuart

[Gordon H]

Jim you've got to come. I mean who's going to help with translations for me?


Yeah, we need someone well behaved, mature and level headed to keep the rest of us in line......

[MrsC_772]

"Yeah, we need someone well behaved, mature and level headed to keep the rest of us in line......"

I thought Bean had already said he was coming!

Still have memories of Stafford and others in the helicopter simulator ...

[buzzbomb]

Max keep Geoff up to date with the plans....:rolleyes:;);)

[Albie]

Im too scared to go. Seen the last years pics.I have time to book too. Can I think about coming if you allow me to come that is

Im the well behaved one

[Grumpy]

I'm interested, Max.
Maybe I can be the level headed one!!

[Gordon H]

Maybe I can be the level headed one!!

You won't be after a session on the yellow stuff........

[Gordon H]

Im too scared to go. Im the well behaved one

Best sleep with the light on........ well, for the first couple of nights anyways......

[Pomp1]

OK, for those that have expressed interest the week we're looking at is the 7-13 Nov.If you need to get back earlier/later is fine. Malpensa (MPX) is the ideal airport as is only down the road, but if you need to fly Linate or Bergamo they're not too far,is just that MPX makes for an easier drop off and pick up point.
I suggest we arrive on the Monday 7th (shows open tuesday) and we get a minivan or something (not a van, that would bring back scary memories for some of you ;))so it would be easier to move around.
Things that are lined up for this year are(but not limited to):
Museum Guzzi Mandello del Lario (LC) Museum open weekdays 3-4 pm http://www.motoguzzi.it/#/motoguzzi/IT/it/passion/museo/Museo
Ghezzi-Brian Missaglia (LC) not far from the Guzzi place http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/index.html
Paton Settimo Milanese (MI) http://www.paton.it/index.htm
Bimota Rimini (RM) their site is down at the moment
I know Andrea has been talking to a private collector and he's got a surprise lined up
Also I'll have to pop into Magni but that should be a brief visit.
A night with Alex and 100HP is a given as they 'll be pleased to have us back. As said we can move to 4 wheels also with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati all within reach.
I've been speaking to some of you and you know well the tour is open, nothing is set in stone yet as depends on numbers/level of alcohol from the night before and so on.
I know some of you have shopping lists so that is in the plan, I just don't want to give anything away, hence not in the list (wink wink nudge nudge)
Everyone is welcome and those who attended last year know well that is matter to just get there and go with the flow..

[Pomp1]

Maybe I can be the level headed one!!
Somehow I doubt:mand:

[Pomp1]

Im too scared to go. Seen the last years pics.I have time to book too. Can I think about coming if you allow me to come that is

Im the well behaved one

If I allow? this is not a private-club-members-only trip ;), matter of fact we had non-Ducati members last year:look:

[Stuart42]

Thanks Max

I'd be looking at going 7th -11th as have to be back for the Saturday, would this be enough to do most of the bits you have planned?

Talk nicely to me and I may do the flight bookings again for people.

Cheers
Stuart

[Rally]

Done last year I know, but any chance of a Ducati museum visit again Max?

[Gordon H]

Can almost taste the Limoncello already...... or that may be the one I've just finished...........

Looking forward to it!!

[Stuart42]

Hi all

Just heard from Max that this is still on and dates are 7th - 11th Nov.

Had a look on squeezeyjet and these flights look the best I think?

LGW to MXP 0710hrs 7th £28

MXP to LGW 1630hrs 11th £25

If want me to book these then let me know by mailing a scanned copy of your passport(pages with photo and details on) to stuart at blackdub.co.uk by evening of Monday 29th and I'll get them booked.

For those that I booked for last year just send me a mail to let me know as I still have your passports from last year.

Cheers
Stuart

[Gordon H]

For those that I booked for last year just send me a mail to let me know as I still have your passports from last year.

Cheers
Stuart

Yep - count me and Calum in......... cheers!!

If you and Stafford are happy with the same arrangements as last year I'll get the airport car parking booked as there is an offer on at the mo......

[Rally]

I'll send you my details Stu, count me in mate.

[Stafford]

As they say in Dragons Den, I'm out.

[Pomp1]

As they say in Dragons Den, I'm out.
That's a shame Stafford. But hey, there's always next year :)

[Capo]

What are the parking arrangements at LGW?

[seby]

i maybe interested
for a shorter period :)

[Rally]

Yep - count me and Calum in......... cheers!!

If you and Stafford are happy with the same arrangements as last year I'll get the airport car parking booked as there is an offer on at the mo......

I don't know what last years arrangements were but as I have a 5 seater car with a big boot, would it be of help if I offered to meet Gordon and Calum at Stu's house and 4 go together? I'm happy to do so if required?

[Stuart42]

Hi Rally

Last year Stafford kipped over and we headed to Gordon, who has very kindly offered to drive again.

If you want you can kip over the night before or come and meet me at mine.

I think Grumpy is interested in coming so he may also want a lift/bed for the night?

Cheers
Stuart

[Rally]

Hi Rally

Last year Stafford kipped over and we headed to Gordon, who has very kindly offered to drive again.

If you want you can kip over the night before or come and meet me at mine.

I think Grumpy is interested in coming so he may also want a lift/bed for the night?

Cheers
Stuart

That sounds like a plan Stu, thanks very much. :biggrin:

I'm still happy to use and park my company car at the airport if you like Gordon? :)

[Gordon H]

That sounds like a plan Stu, thanks very much. :biggrin:

I'm still happy to use and park my company car at the airport if you like Gordon? :)

I'm easy.......... :mand:

[Pomp1]

i maybe interested
for a shorter period :)

I'm sure Rix & co. would be glad to see you Seby.:thumbsup:

[Pomp1]

I think a minibus would be the best way to get around. Also accommodation: would you be happy with the same place or should I look for somewhere else? last year if I remember was around 50€ per night per person. Stuart sharing with Gordon again? ;)

[Gordon H]

Stuart sharing with Gordon again? ;)

The photo evidence would suggest otherwise!!

[Stuart42]

I think a minibus would be the best way to get around. Also accommodation: would you be happy with the same place or should I look for somewhere else? last year if I remember was around 50€ per night per person. Stuart sharing with Gordon again? ;)

I'm happy with the place we had last year.

Cheers
Stuart

[Gordon H]

I'm happy with the place we had last year.

Cheers
Stuart

Yep, suits me - we can use the coffee shop along the road for brekkies and Stu can renew the friedships started last visit...........

[Stuart42]

Hi all

All I have confirmed is:

Gordon H
Bean
Capo


Any others, as I need you to mail me your passports

Cheers
Stuart

[Rally]

Details just sent over Stu.

All I have confirmed is:

Gordon H
Bean
Capo
Rally

[Pomp1]

Any more takers? I know still plenty of time but we better to start looking at things like show tickets and activities :)

[Jan (Belgium)]

Hello Max,

We spoke about this over dinner on sunday,
Stephanie and me are interested to join you guys from 7 till 11 november,
Tom and his girlfriend are probably also coming over for 2 days,

Have you decided yet what day you will go to the EICMA show?

Best regards
Jan,

PS: send PM about this

[Pomp1]

PM sent guys.
Last chance for those sitting on the fence..;)

[Gordon H]

PM sent guys.
Last chance for those sitting on the fence..;)

No fence sitting here - I'm in...... (oh, and the boy too)

[Pomp1]

Accommodations booked, PMs sent.

[Gordon H]

Accommodations booked, PMs sent.

No PM here - but the car parking is booked at Gatwick............

[bean]

No fence sitting here - I'm in...... (oh, and the boy too)

Boy?

well if im "boy"

then you can be... hmm... grandad.

ahhhh

1 month and then i can forget work for a week and look at making a shopping list :D

[Stuart42]

And so the bickering begins

[Stuart42]

Hi all

as per PM's has anyone looked into booking a hire car?

Cheers
Stuart

[Rally]

Hi all

as per PM's has anyone looked into booking a hire car?

Cheers
Stuart
I haven't Stu, can we not just get one at the airport?

[Rally]

How many does it need to seat? I assume 5. I can get a VW Golf or Passatt if more room is needed for an extra £50. What do we think?

[Pomp1]

I can take 3 in the Lancia, 4 (+me) is a bit of a squeeze.

[Stuart42]

So we just need a car for 3 more?

[Rally]

I'll book a small car now then Max/Stu. Maybe a Fiat Panda so Gordon doesn't get too frightened with the speed of it.......... :D :D :D

[Gordon H]

I'll book a small car now then Max/Stu. Maybe a Fiat Panda so Gordon doesn't get too frightened with the speed of it.......... :D :D :D

Jeeeez, I wish my licence reflected my supposedly sedate rate of travel!!

[Rally]

Jeeeez, I wish my licence reflected my supposedly sedate rate of travel!!

Don't worry Gord, when there I'm sure you like us will 'feel the need for speed' like the rest of us. My licence can't afford any more points either at the moment, so we can cruise around sedately!

[Pomp1]

Slob has ordered the tickets. I will pay and pick them up when they arrive. Total cost is 8.67 each, but I will accept euros once in Italy.
I think a thank you to Rob is due guys!
I think for the car a small is OK, makes for easier double-line-parking-the-italian-way ;)

[MrsC_772]

At least you won't be subjected to my abysmal attempts at parking this time round! Suspect I provided some amusement for the other customers in the cafe opposite the MV Agusta museum last year.

Have fun guys - will be up for Milan again next year, but this time round will be somewhere a little warmer!

[Stuart42]

Slob has ordered the tickets. I will pay and pick them up when they arrive. Total cost is 8.67 each, but I will accept euros once in Italy.
I think a thank you to Rob is due guys!
I think for the car a small is OK, makes for easier double-line-parking-the-italian-way ;)


As the man says, cheers Rob

[Gordon H]

As the man says, cheers Rob

Yep, thanks again guv'nor!!

[ANDRI-973]

Hello guys!!!! EICMA is around the corner and I'm really happy because this year I will have a bike...
I have bought a Husqvarna TE 570 with a supermoto kit and I hope to have it at home for your visit.
See ya soon!! ;)

[Pomp1]

So you bought it in the end? V.Good..

[Stuart42]

I'll bring a lid with me

Cheers
Stuart

[Pomp1]

I'll bring a lid with me

Cheers
Stuart

Jeff Vader shaped one?

[Stuart42]

Well as close as Arai do

[bean]

euros sorted!!! :D