2013 Weekender Booking Thread

[Char]

****New Venue for 2013****


We are please to announce the new Venue

"""""Wroxton House Hotel, Wroxton near Banbury""""

cheques made out to Charlotte Ponting - PM me if you need bank to bank transfer details

Click on below links for forms


BOOKING FORM (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/downloads/2013_Weekender_Booking_Form.doc)

RULES AND GUIDELINES (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/downloads/2013_Weekender_Rules.doc)

LINK FOR BOOKING MEALS FOR NON RESIDENTS
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?p=445070#post445070

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/viewerpidexplorersrcid0By97tcdlAHxJ.png



For those who have been before you know the drill however




For those who have not been to one of our Weekenders (all are welcome!) , this will be held over the 1st May bank holiday weekend in the Cotswolds

It is held over three nights in a hotel, this year there will be an option for a two night stay as well

Prices include dinner bed and breakfast per person based on two sharing

Bookings are first come first served - we have run out of space in previous years – therefore we ask for a deposit cheque and completed booking form in the post to reserve your space (we can do bank transfers if you can't find your cheque book) but forms in post please

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[Albie]

Look forward to that new venue then. Ready and waiting.

[Capo]

Is it not the Arrow Mill then? I think we ought to know.

[Char]

Hi Capo

No it is not at Arrow Mill this year - it is about 25 miles from the Mill

Pricing will be very similar

[Char]

All will be revealed tomorrow - just waiting for a couple of pieces to fall into place, but heres a taster

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/wrx5.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/WRX4.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/WRX3.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/WRX2.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/WRX1.jpg

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/6bottles.jpg

[uksurfer]

looking good, forms out tomorrow, happy days!!

[uksurfer]

ready to print mine out!

[J.P]

Some people are just soooooo slow at putting stuff up.

[Char]

Some people are just soooooo slow at putting stuff up.

Quiet in the sub bur bs?

[Rally]

Well I'm off out for the night now, so maybe I'll miss out! :mad:

[J.P]

Quiet in the sub bur bs?

As usual I was sat at my desk at 6.30 am till 6.30 pm....waiting for a form to appear...

[Char]

nearly there

[rollo22]

Keep on typing,
Can see the smoke from here.....

[uksurfer]

BOOKING FORM (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/downloads/2013_Weekender_Booking_Form.doc)

happy days :-)

[Char]

Keep on typing,
Can see the smoke from here.....

I've given up - but this is the closest I've been to starting again

[buzzbomb]

Charlotte, Martin you'll choosen a beautiful hotel in a charming village on a really quiet road (A422) Banbury to Stratford on Avon so well done I'm sure it will make a wonderful venue.

Thanks...

[J.P]

Is it an exclusive booking for the weekend or will there be couple away on romantic weekend breaks there too ?

[Char]

Is it an exclusive booking for the weekend or will there be couple away on romantic weekend breaks there too ?

should fill it

wont be much romatic about it with you lot there

dont worry they know what they are taking on

[alan c]

hope to fill it :mand:

wont be much romatic about it with you lot there

dont worry they know what they are taking on



Special Kenties :mand:


Do we write cheque to UKMOC ??

[Char]

special kenties :mand:


Do we write cheque to ukmoc ??

do you need the form in brail???

[alan c]

Does not say who to write cheque to ???

I will get my carer to fill my form in ! :rolleyes:

[uksurfer]

cheques payable to

charlotte ponting

cheers Al

[Albie]

Can I ask the question why the deposits so high. 2 day stay 66% deposit and 3 day is 45% deposit. I guess I will have to just do it whatever but I do wonder.
Form now filled in.

Also if I cannot make the evening meal on friday due to travelling up and staying on Friday night can I have the meal on Sunday evening and travel home Sunday night

[uksurfer]

Can I ask the question why the deposits so high. 2 day stay 66% deposit and 3 day is 45% deposit. I guess I will have to just do it whatever but I do wonder.
Form now filled in.

Also if I cannot make the evening meal on friday due to travelling up and staying on Friday night can I have the meal on Sunday evening and travel home Sunday night

trying to keep it simple as possible Albie

[scrapps]

Wow £200 in deposits this far in advance and this close to Xmas is going to sting a bit !
I will have to see what I can arrange and hope I dont miss out on what looks like a great weekend.

[chris yeatman]

May pop up for the day, #Ihavenomoney :banghead:

[Char]

Listen guys - we're all friends here and we have just been following format from previous years

If anyone has trouble paying full deposit now then please PM me and I'm sure we can sort something

We just need names (completed booking forms) of those who want to come and a deposit to hold the room

As you know in the past we have filled up quickly

Banbury is only a few miles up the road and there are other options for b&b etc for those that perhaps only want one night or a different option

[Albie]

Listen guys - we're all friends here and we have just been following format from previous years

If anyone has trouble paying full deposit now then please PM me and I'm sure we can sort something

We just need names (completed booking forms) of those who want to come and a deposit to hold the room

As you know in the past we have filled up quickly

Banbury is only a few miles up the road and there are other options for b&b etc for those that perhaps only want one night or a different option

Its ok really it is and I fully understand what your doing. I will find the money as I want to come for sure.
I just wanted to ask the question I am sure others must have thought similar.

[Grumpy]

Looking at the booking form, the costs are based on 2 sharing a room.
If you would like a single room is there a premium to be added to the costs?

[gary tompkins]

Form filled out, cheque on the way and counting down the days :mand:

Wow £200 in deposits this far in advance and this close to Xmas is going to sting a bit !
I will have to see what I can arrange and hope I dont miss out on what looks like a great weekend.

£200 less to find in May

[Thuli]

In spite of his lunatic array of avatars, that Gary T is a sensible man.

Char and Martin have done a superb job on this already; it bodes very well for May.
And that’s a cracking poster by the wee Irish lass.

[Liz]

Booking forms and cheque in post today for Stafford and I!

Thanks Martin and Char for organising this year's event, the new venue looks great!

[scrapps]

Booking form and deposit in the post today.
Thanks in advance for taking on organising the 2013 weekender. I know a lot of work is involved and I look forward to another brilliant weekend.

[uksurfer]

just got my form off now, happy days!

[Altaian]

Looks like a great choice of venue, itinery looks interesting - nice mix of traditional and new ideas :thumbsup:

15 Shell Stations within 20miles, so even better still imho :mand: Plenty of choice for vPower :cool:

Completed form's in the post.

[rollo22]

Looks like a great choice of venue, itinery looks interesting - nice mix of traditional and new ideas :thumbsup:

15 Shell Stations within 20miles, so even better still imho :mand: Plenty of choice for vPower :cool:

Completed form's in the post.

Only 14 Chapel House at Chipping Norton has no V Power until refit sometime in 2013

[MrsC_772]

Will try and post forms before we head to Milan on Monday - don't really want to end up having to stay with my parents (who live about 5 miles down the road from Wroxton).

[alan c]

Form in the post.

Thanks Char, Martin and Bex, new venue looks great and poster superb, thanks for all your hard work.

[Char]

Good good - as before there will be an option for just joining for meals - prices posted later but about £30-£35 for the evening meals so better value really if you are staying but just to say the option will be there - and there will be some type of finger buffet for the Sunday lunch time for those who cant mannage from brekkie to dinner or for any day trippers



1st batch received today!

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[Liz]

Ooh goody, ours is there! :woot::woot:

[Altaian]

Ooh goody, ours is there! :woot::woot:

Dito :drunk:

[uksurfer]

Mines here too ��

A lot of others here too, looking promising

[rollo22]

[QUOTE=uksurfer;443369]Mines here too ��


Courier service seems to work well Martin

[Tokke007]

How can a Belgian guy join in? Can I pay by paypal? Wa probably come over with some guys/girls to check out the new setting :-) (Hopefully they have Guiness en bananas)

[Char]

How can a Belgian guy join in? Can I pay by paypal? Wa probably come over with some guys/girls to check out the new setting :-) (Hopefully they have Guiness en bananas)

Hi

Be good to see the Belgiums again this year - PM sent

[kingneil74]

Hi
Is there an extra charge for the single rooms?

[Char]

Hi Neil

Single rooms are £110.00 dbb per night - if you want to share and save then send me a PM as there are a few chaps who want to share so I can hook you up

(there is no extra charge for my 'pairing' services) :mand:



Cheers
Char

[ladybird]

Looks good and you've put in some hard graft already.
I can't plan for May yet so can't to put pen to paper to confirm.

Will there be an option nearer the time for only staying one night? No hurry for an answer as I suspect it will depend on what hasn't been booked.

[Char]

Looks good and you've put in some hard graft already.
I can't plan for May yet so can't to put pen to paper to confirm.

Will there be an option nearer the time for only staying one night? No hurry for an answer as I suspect it will depend on what hasn't been booked.

Yes will have to wait and see but it is filling up pdq !

[J.P]

Will you be e-mailing the successful room bookers ?

[Char]

Will you be e-mailing the successful room bookers ?

Already done -didnt you get :mand:

[Jan (Belgium)]

Hello Charlotte,


Could you PM me the details for electronic payment (paypal? or bank details --> IBAN BIC code), so I can put these in the mailing to all MOB members?

Thanks

[Char]

PM sent

'insert more words here'

[Musty]

I'm going to come to this one this year, my form will be in the post tomorrow. Hope there is still space!!

[Char]

Good Good

Yes there is still space but filling up quick - waiting for Belgium numbers

Get your forms in the post to avoid disapointment !

[Musty]

Good Good

Yes there is still space but filling up quick - waiting for Belgium numbers

Get your forms in the post to avoid disapointment !

Noice... I will do! It will be in the post this afternoon if I have the time!

[utopia]

I'll be there again one way or another, but probably on a limited budget (again), so likely to be just a day trip, unless.......
Is there a camping option at the new venue ?
Also, there was some talk of a band. Any further news on this ? I know that Albie said that he knows of one, as do I, if thats of any help.

Thanks again to organisers, past and present.

[Char]

No camping on site but there is a camp site 2 miles up the road

http://www.draytonleisure.co.uk/

you would need to make your own bookings please and the UKMOC cannot be made responsible for the weather


Band the only thing not yet confirmed but is being 'dealt with'

:mand:

[Scott1]

You might want to be careful if the band doesn't get sorted, you could end up with an assortment of UKMOCers bringing along their banjos, bagpipes, mouth organs and ukeleles for an impromptu three day jam. I may bring a bass guitar, just in case I'm needed, I could treat everybody to a two hour bass solo :)

[Char]

You might want to be careful if the band doesn't get sorted, you could end up with an assortment of UKMOCers bringing along their banjos, bagpipes, mouth organs and ukeleles for an impromptu three day jam. I may bring a bass guitar, just in case I'm needed, I could treat everybody to a two hour bass solo :)

The Kenties always bring their banjos regardless :mand:

[Musty]

Band the only thing not yet confirmed but is being 'dealt with'

:mand:

Band? You mean there is no deeeeejay?:rolleyes:

[jonzi]

Band? You mean there is no deeeeejay?:rolleyes:

Is that a hint that you want to deeeeeejay?

[Musty]

Is that a hint that you want to deeeeeejay?

I could whip out my Bee Gees collection :mand:

[Char]

May I introduce to you the one and only Hampsters

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/hamster-band-6503646.jpg

[uksurfer]

I'm going to come to this one this year, my form will be in the post tomorrow. Hope there is still space!!

and it will be another opportunity to wear your 'girl' gloves :chuckle:

[slob]

I fyou manage to book The Hampsters, I'll be dead impressed but I think we're talking different acts ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/embed/_iFpmeFLZVs

[Shuffy]

The Kenties always bring their banjos regardless :mand:

I think you mean mojo's surely?? Although mine's not fully working, Alan's is...

[Char]

who's got the UKMOC Pig?

[uksurfer]

who's got the UKMOC Pig?


i think its holidaying in milan with the lads

[Shuffy]

i think its holidaying in milan with the lads

That's no way to talk about Jim... :)

[Grumpy]

who's got the UKMOC Pig?

The pig is presently having a snooze after visiting the Guzzi museum.
He will be flying the flag at the 100hp club tonight.

[Musty]

and it will be another opportunity to wear your 'girl' gloves :chuckle:

Haha! There is nothing wrong with my 'girl' gloves. I won't be the one with cold fingers on Sunday :yoparty:

[Char]

Good news ***the Belgians are coming***

[Albie]

Good news ***the Belgians are coming***

Great news. We just need the Brits en masse to support the Monster brand and the UKMOC Weekender or Ducatis en masse. :mand:

We need a theme night again.

[uksurfer]

Great news. We just need the Brits en masse to support the Monster brand and the UKMOC Weekender or Ducatis en masse. :mand:

We need a theme night again.

'Monster Onesies'?

[Char]

But you've already bought a new hat

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/8012d1353493525-movember-anybody-im.jpg

[Albie]

'Monster Onesies'?

Cowboys yee haa:mand::mand:

[slob]

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/8012d1353493525-movember-anybody-im.jpg

Holy sh*t, it looks like he just ate the Village People.

[Albie]

But you've already bought a new hat

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd401/Char66/8012d1353493525-movember-anybody-im.jpg

I really dont know what to say. I feel for you mate. What will the world say and GT for that matter.

[uksurfer]

I really dont know what to say. I feel for you mate.

i know Albie, gutted that the hats so small, i'll send it back and get a larger one

(i can not believe this photo made it on here.......)

[gary tompkins]

My gaydar just blew a fuse

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8207376632_f85f1e968b.jpg

[Albie]

My gaydar just blew a fuse

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8207376632_f85f1e968b.jpg

PMSL GT well done on that one

[Char]

Just to let you all know we are almost fully booked - especially for the Sunday night - so anyone 'thinking' about it please send your form in pdq

I will post up prices for meals for those who wish to stay elsewhere soon

[J.P]

Result ! Gonna be a great Weekender, as usual.

[Albie]

Marvellous. Now we just need the Daytrippers to actually turn up to get a massed group of monsters.

[jonzi]

Marvellous. Now we just need the Daytrippers to actually turn up to get a massed group of monsters.

I will defo be there for one day at least. Going to stick it in my diary now.

[Char]

only 1 1/2 hours from central london so no excuses - see if you can get a few of you out of the smoke for a day!

Although I am concerned that picture of UKSurfer may put some people off

[Albie]

I will be expecting to be using the event for next years Calendar. Lots of pics needed of your bikes dirty or immaculate. Please try to turn up

[uksurfer]

Just to let you all know we are almost fully booked - especially for the Sunday night - so anyone 'thinking' about it please send your form in pdq

I will post up prices for meals for those who wish to stay elsewhere soon

yes, bookings been great, and i'll also say that if you dont book now you might not get a room in the hotel if you change your mind, get your deposits in now!!

[alan c]

Can we please remove the photos of Martin as it is putting me off looking at this post !

[Albie]

Can we please remove the photos of Martin as it is putting me off looking at this post !

We all have to wear one on Saturday night. We apparently all have to do the YMCA

[Char]

Can we please remove the photos of Martin as it is putting me off looking at this post !

just needs a bit of photoshopping

I have a picture somewhere of him sitting on a dribble

[Scott1]

Having a quick browse through this, I'm not sure if I'm going to the right weekender!:ymca::eyepopping:

[scrapps]

Can we please remove the photos of Martin as it is putting me off looking at this post !

Putting you off the post ! ! ! its putting me off the weekender :worried:

[philrl1]

It'll probably be a day trip for me on the Sunday. Cheers.

[uksurfer]

Having a quick browse through this, I'm not sure if I'm going to the right weekender!:ymca::eyepopping:

Putting you off the post ! ! ! its putting me off the weekender :worried:

Don't worry, I'll leave my :ymca: at home :mand:

[Albie]

Putting you off the post ! ! ! its putting me off the weekender :worried:

Are you not wearing your Basque then.. lol

[scrapps]

Are you not wearing your Basque then.. lol

I only wear it on "special nights" with special friends !

[pooh]

What's the reason for not going to the Mill next year?

Pooh

[Char]

What's the reason for not going to the Mill next year?

Pooh

There were many reasons for a change - this has not been a new idea , its been looked into before but it was a bit of a case of now or never

1 - pricing - value for money was lacking at the Mill for 2013
2 - the option of a two night stay with more rooms available at the Wroxton
3 - rooms - lack of tea/coffee making facilities and shabby accommodation/cold showers in the Mill (and a Plague of flying ants)
4 - dwindling numbers
5 - general change of scene
6 - couple nice pubs a quiet stroll from the Wroxton
7 - plenty of B&B/motel options in Banbury for those who do not wish to stay at hotel


There is no reason for the next 'organisers' to not go back to the Mill - we felt however that the superb car park was not reason alone to stop us from seeking out new horizons & new ride outs - :ukm:

[buzzbomb]

As a new comer to to club (I've only attended the Mill on four occasions) I think that Charlotte and Martin are firstly very courageous for organising the weekender and secondly finding a new venue, it's time to move on and I personally am looking forward to the new location and wish them all the luck in the world with their venture...:hail:

Don't forget folks it's up to us all at some time over that weekend to make an effort to attend and thank them both for taking on the task...:idea:

[scrapps]

As a new comer to to club (I've only attended the Mill on four occasions) I think that Charlotte and Martin are firstly very courageous for organising the weekender and secondly finding a new venue, it's time to move on and I personally am looking forward to the new location and wish them all the luck in the world with their venture...:hail:

Don't forget folks it's up to us all at some time over that weekend to make an effort to attend and thank them both for taking on the task...:idea:


I am also looking forward to a change of venue. As buzzbomb has said it would be nice to see some new faces and have more people popping in for a visit and maybe a ride out who are not staying at the weekender.
Please come and say hello i am sure you will be made very welcome.

[Char]

Just an update - if you havent booked yet this is all we have left now

Current availability - rooms remaining

4 doubles for 3 nights (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

1 twin room for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday)

1 double room for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday)

[strumbuddy]

Looking at this thread and thinking, I might have a blast down and meet up with the UKMOC massive for the Sunday......but google maps says just over 250 miles each way......so would need to ride down Sat stay in a B&B staggering or taxi distance fae the hotel, enjoy the Sunday, have another night at B&B then ride home Monday wi a sare heed!! Q is there B&B close to the Hotel, close to me means kinda mile or twa!! Maybe Char will know or anyone else..... Would like to have a hurl down cos its well important that "Northern" Monsters are seen and heard.....any help welcome:cool:

[Albie]

Looking at this thread and thinking, I might have a blast down and meet up with the UKMOC massive for the Sunday......but google maps says just over 250 miles each way......so would need to ride down Sat stay in a B&B staggering or taxi distance fae the hotel, enjoy the Sunday, have another night at B&B then ride home Monday wi a sare heed!! Q is there B&B close to the Hotel, close to me means kinda mile or twa!! Maybe Char will know or anyone else..... Would like to have a hurl down cos its well important that "Northern" Monsters are seen and heard.....any help welcome:cool:


I am sure there will be. Be good to see you come along for support :mand:

[Char]

Hi

There are loads of B&B's in nearby Banbury - Trip Advisor is often a good option for a search

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g190758-c2-Banbury_Oxfordshire_England-Hotels.html

Not sure though that by the time you've paid taxi fares etc (if you drinking!) staying at the Wroxton would be cheaper :scratch:

There is also a campsite just up the road to which I posted a link to earlier

Hope to see you there!

[gary tompkins]

Just an update - if you havent booked yet this is all we have left now

Current availability - rooms remaining

4 doubles for 3 nights (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

1 twin room for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday)

1 double room for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday)

Or just stay at the hotel - there are still a few rooms available

[Robby]

yes booking form is away ,tomorrow i will pay my deposit ,and now its counting of those days until May

[Char]

Robby you are booked in :-)

Update of rooms available

1 x Double for three nights
1 x Double for Friday & Saturday

When they're gone they're gone :mand:

[uksurfer]

blimey, almost no rooms left!

Good work

[Char]

Correct and uptodate info as today

1 x double (or twin) Fri/Sat/Sun
1 x double Fri/Sat

[chris yeatman]

now that i have some idea of dates for the racing, i plan to come up on the sunday, and may be on the monnie!!

[samieb]

My booking form will be in the post so you'll have it Early Jan 2013.

Have a good Xmas. :0)

[Scott1]

I have booked in to the cheap and hopefully cheerful Lismore Hotel for Saturday night - £45. It looks like Fawlty Towers but it's only two miles away from Wroxton, so if I have a drink its not too far to travel back to the hotel via a cab.

Roll on May

[Marsh...]

Hi me plus 1 in double for Friday n Saturday please.

Many thanks Marsh

[Char]

:thumbsup::ukm:

[Char]

Just a bump to say we still have a couple of rooms left at the Wroxton

[sapone cremoso]

What have you got left? I'd be interested if i can talk the girlfriend or a mate into it. Cheers

[sapone cremoso]

Would just be for Friday & Saturday though because of work. Thanks

[Char]

Would just be for Friday & Saturday though because of work. Thanks

Hi

Yes I can do a double or a twin for the Friday and Saturday nights

Cost is £300.00 for the room including 2 x breakfast and 2 x evening meals

Forms at front of thread

PM me if you have any queries

There will be plenty of 'other halves' attending :D

[Geoff Ives]

What is available on a 'pick and mix' basis?
I live in the area and also have a working relationship with The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon being involved in organising a Vintage Motor Rally for them.
Geoff

[Char]

Hi Geoff

If you dont want to stay you can still join us for meals - breakfast and or evening any days , just need to let me know which,,

Plenty going on with day trippers on the Sunday

If you wish to stay the prices are based on either one or two nights - and rooms still available

If you were after a single night then please contact the hotel direct and they may be able to assist

Trip to Gaydon all booked in with guided tour but always on the look out for anyone wishing to help organise parking photo opps etc

[Geoff Ives]

I would be glad to help at Gaydon in any way you wish.
I personally don't need a guided tour as I do events there have 'done the tour' dozens of times. I was in fact doing 5 seminars for them on organising 'Moving Events' just over a week ago during the 'Club Expo' day on the 2nd March. My next event there is a major Road Rally that I am organising for them in June.
Let me know how I can help.
Geoff

[Wildfire]

I'm starting a new business that week! Love to come along but it may be a day trip in the car for me, possibly the Sunday.

[Char]

:spin: plenty of day trippers - mostly on the Sunday - you can still enter into the bike competitions/raffle/join us for breakfast and or dinner to so long as you confirm any meals in advance

[uksurfer]

I would be glad to help at Gaydon in any way you wish.
I personally don't need a guided tour as I do events there have 'done the tour' dozens of times. I was in fact doing 5 seminars for them on organising 'Moving Events' just over a week ago during the 'Club Expo' day on the 2nd March. My next event there is a major Road Rally that I am organising for them in June.
Let me know how I can help.
Geoff

thanks for your offer of help Geoff, i have sent you a message

[nambduke]

Have a great time everyone....I can't make it as Mrs Nambduke and I will be sat on the ferry heading off through France, into Northern Spain, down into Portugal before returning up to Santander to Portsmouth and home Up North!

Apologies in advance but.....it wont be on the Monster....it'll be on the R1200RT....we reckon to be doing about 2500miles total.

Best regards
Mark

[bigredduke]

Have a great time everyone....I can't make it as Mrs Nambduke and I will be sat on the ferry heading off through France, into Northern Spain, down into Portugal before returning up to Santander to Portsmouth and home Up North!

Apologies in advance but.....it wont be on the Monster....it'll be on the R1200RT....we reckon to be doing about 2500miles total.

Best regards
Mark

Hi Mark
Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Don't forget, you need to carry a couple of disposable breathalyser kits & I think Hi-Vis vests are now obligatory in France

Paul

[nambduke]

Hi Mark
Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Don't forget, you need to carry a couple of disposable breathalyser kits & I think Hi-Vis vests are now obligatory in France

Paul

Cheers Paul

Captain Slow these days! Especially with precious cargo aboard!! Pipe and slippers on the new barge! We are both looking forward to the trip actually. Long way but we'll get to see plenty.

I have to check the status of the hi-vis stuff....I thought it had recently been dropped. 150mm2 is all that's needed on your clothing I think which is nothing really speaking...most jacket have something on them anyway. We have some compliant breathalyser kits I keep in the car that will do. Sat nav needs speed cameras removing - again, I think. Its our 30th anniversary in May and with the boys flown the nest (Richard is in Oxford now - recently gone trackside with Marussia having left Mercedes and Nicholas at Loughborough university) we are a couple again! Touring on the RT should be good....hoping the snow will have disappeared by then!!

Hope to catch up with you sometime this year!

Best regards
Mark