Belgium 2012 - MOB Weekend 22-23 September

27-05-2012, 09:45 PM

With September not that long away we (Gary T & me) thought we get a some interest going for the Belgium Weekend. The date this year is 22-23 September, NOT the date on the calendar. This has been a really great weekend trip to do in the last few years and for those of you that haven't been before the main event is on Sunday when Belgium's finest Monsters gather for their annual meeting, with bikes attending from all over Europe. Saturday night's dinner usually has a 'theme', but we'll let you know when we've worked that one out (gawd).

Most of us go over on Saturday in various groups but everyone is free to do want they want interms of site seeing and general riding about etc.

The hotel in Buggenhout is really superb and hopefully we should have the place to ourselves (depending on final numbers). Joris, who owns the hotel is a fantastic host and I think everyone who's stayed there has enjoyed themselves, especially the 'Magic Fridges'.

http://www.boskapelhoeve.be/

Interms of cost and room availability I'm waiting for Joris to get back to me, but as I'm away next week, I thought I'd get the ball rolling. A few of you at Arrow Mill have already expressed an interest in going, but if you fancy making the trip please add your name the list and copy it into the next post. As with other years, people will have to work out sharing arrangements depending on what rooms are available. I seem to remember last year there were 29 beds available, but that might be different this year.

Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights
GT
Shuffy 1 night
Char
Uksurfer
Capo
Rollo
Jo
Heather
Scrapps
Rally
Altaian
Liz probs 1 night
Stafford probs 1 night
Bex is possible yes right now
Big Oz
Zak
Slob
Thuli
Samieb
Louscanon

So over to you!

slob · 28-05-2012, 06:48 AM

Also... I'm waiting for booking to open on this
http://www.mertensschoolstore.com/ca...id_category=34
with Ducati Club Sud Belgio, the Sunday before (near Charleroi) followed by some touring and possibly Nurburgringing.
(maybe with a van if any others are interested)

gary tompkins · 28-05-2012, 08:02 AM

Thanks for posting up Chris

That should read GT + 1 above - I'll be bringing a mate from work over on the trike

Right I'm off to book ferry crossings

J.P · 28-05-2012, 08:16 AM

I'm unable to make it this year which is a bit of a drag but I'll be off touring.

28-05-2012, 09:00 AM

Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights
GT
Shuffy 1 night
Char
Uksurfer
Capo
Rollo
Jo
Heather
Scrapps
Rally
Altaian
Liz probs 1 night
Stafford probs 1 night
Bex is possible yes right now
Big Oz
Zak
Slob
Thuli
Samieb
Louscanon
GT +1
Seby 1 night

28-05-2012, 02:59 PM

Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights
GT
Shuffy 1 night
Char
Uksurfer
Capo
Rollo
Jo
Heather
Scrapps
Rally
Altaian
Liz probs 1 night
Stafford probs 1 night
Bex is possible yes right now
Big Oz
Zak
Slob
Thuli
Samieb
Louscanon
GT +1
Seby 1 night
ladybird
gadget - probably (will send him along)

gary tompkins · 31-05-2012, 12:50 AM

Had an email back from Joris tonight. Would you beleive they've only just finished laying the road past the hotel that was dug up last September. They have been without water, gas, electricity on and off for weeks by the sound of it

Joris has set aside the whole hotel for UKMOC.. assuming we fill it again. Prices are 100 euros per person for the cheaper rooms, rising to 150 euros for the delux rooms. We need to see people ferry/tunnel crossing ASAP, and your place won't be reserved until we have that cofirmed. Just sticking your name down here isn't enough to secure a place.

I'll start a "I've booked my MOB 2012 crossing" thread next week

I think hotel has space for 29 so the numbers interested so far looks promising

Albie · 31-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Gary I will come along with you so I will book the same ferry if you have details for me.

PS if we dont get the names from UK no doubt the belgians european friends will hook up with us as last year they tried for places so be quick guys and gals. Miss it or miss out.

Any themes for sat night entered anyones head yet. Maybe moustaches/ beards and pipes

alan c · 31-05-2012, 07:11 PM

No Belgium for me this year, hope you all have a great time

Capo · 31-05-2012, 08:05 PM

For sure. I'll be making my own way as usual with the horse box via the tunnel Saturday 1pmish

gary tompkins · 01-06-2012, 12:00 AM

Had another email from Joris tonight

He is going to hold the rooms for UKMOC until the end of June, after that any spares will be allocated to others.. possibly Belgium, Dutch or German MOB weekenders. We will give him a list of those that have booked crossing, and hence confirmed attendance on 30th June. After that you'll have no promise of a room at Boskapelhoeve.

So to recap..

YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR CROSSING AND CONFIRM ON FORUM BY THE LAST WEEK IN JULY!

gary tompkins · 04-06-2012, 03:35 PM

I've just started a crossing booking details thread here..

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=44687

uksurfer · 04-06-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm trying the overnight ferry from Portsmouth - le havre to WDW, depending on how successful that is will depend on whether I go that route in September, so I will be booking my ferry or train on return from Italy, maybe a bit more time to book for those going to Italy would be nice, as I'm planning this trip now
Cheers
Martin

Rally · 04-06-2012, 07:36 PM

It's a good crossing Mart and you can sleep on the benches in the bar in relative comfort. I was also thinking of that trip myself on the Friday night.

gary tompkins · 05-06-2012, 01:26 AM

Martin

The end of June date was set by Joris at Boskapelhoeve not us

I'll contact him to see if he'll allow more time for WDW bunch to book ferries

27-05-2012, 09:45 PM	#1
Shuffy Guest Posts: n/a	Belgium 2012 - MOB Weekend 22-23 September With September not that long away we (Gary T & me) thought we get a some interest going for the Belgium Weekend. The date this year is 22-23 September, NOT the date on the calendar. This has been a really great weekend trip to do in the last few years and for those of you that haven't been before the main event is on Sunday when Belgium's finest Monsters gather for their annual meeting, with bikes attending from all over Europe. Saturday night's dinner usually has a 'theme', but we'll let you know when we've worked that one out (gawd). Most of us go over on Saturday in various groups but everyone is free to do want they want interms of site seeing and general riding about etc. The hotel in Buggenhout is really superb and hopefully we should have the place to ourselves (depending on final numbers). Joris, who owns the hotel is a fantastic host and I think everyone who's stayed there has enjoyed themselves, especially the 'Magic Fridges'. http://www.boskapelhoeve.be/ Interms of cost and room availability I'm waiting for Joris to get back to me, but as I'm away next week, I thought I'd get the ball rolling. A few of you at Arrow Mill have already expressed an interest in going, but if you fancy making the trip please add your name the list and copy it into the next post. As with other years, people will have to work out sharing arrangements depending on what rooms are available. I seem to remember last year there were 29 beds available, but that might be different this year. Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights GT Shuffy 1 night Char Uksurfer Capo Rollo Jo Heather Scrapps Rally Altaian Liz probs 1 night Stafford probs 1 night Bex is possible yes right now Big Oz Zak Slob Thuli Samieb Louscanon So over to you! Last edited by Shuffy; 27-05-2012 at 10:41 PM..

28-05-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Thanks for posting up Chris That should read GT + 1 above - I'll be bringing a mate from work over on the trike Right I'm off to book ferry crossings __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

28-05-2012, 08:16 AM	#4
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I'm unable to make it this year which is a bit of a drag but I'll be off touring. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

31-05-2012, 12:50 AM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Had an email back from Joris tonight. Would you beleive they've only just finished laying the road past the hotel that was dug up last September. They have been without water, gas, electricity on and off for weeks by the sound of it Joris has set aside the whole hotel for UKMOC.. assuming we fill it again. Prices are 100 euros per person for the cheaper rooms, rising to 150 euros for the delux rooms. We need to see people ferry/tunnel crossing ASAP, and your place won't be reserved until we have that cofirmed. Just sticking your name down here isn't enough to secure a place. I'll start a "I've booked my MOB 2012 crossing" thread next week I think hotel has space for 29 so the numbers interested so far looks promising __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

31-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Gary I will come along with you so I will book the same ferry if you have details for me. PS if we dont get the names from UK no doubt the belgians european friends will hook up with us as last year they tried for places so be quick guys and gals. Miss it or miss out. Any themes for sat night entered anyones head yet. Maybe moustaches/ beards and pipes __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/ Last edited by Albie; 31-05-2012 at 05:35 PM..

28-05-2012, 06:48 AM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	Also... I'm waiting for booking to open on this http://www.mertensschoolstore.com/ca...id_category=34 with Ducati Club Sud Belgio, the Sunday before (near Charleroi) followed by some touring and possibly Nurburgringing. (maybe with a van if any others are interested)

28-05-2012, 09:00 AM	#5
seby Guest Posts: n/a	Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights GT Shuffy 1 night Char Uksurfer Capo Rollo Jo Heather Scrapps Rally Altaian Liz probs 1 night Stafford probs 1 night Bex is possible yes right now Big Oz Zak Slob Thuli Samieb Louscanon GT +1 Seby 1 night

28-05-2012, 02:59 PM	#6
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Albie ( no caroline ) 2 nights GT Shuffy 1 night Char Uksurfer Capo Rollo Jo Heather Scrapps Rally Altaian Liz probs 1 night Stafford probs 1 night Bex is possible yes right now Big Oz Zak Slob Thuli Samieb Louscanon GT +1 Seby 1 night ladybird gadget - probably (will send him along)

31-05-2012, 07:11 PM	#9
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	No Belgium for me this year, hope you all have a great time

31-05-2012, 08:05 PM	#10
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	For sure. I'll be making my own way as usual with the horse box via the tunnel Saturday 1pmish

01-06-2012, 12:00 AM	#11
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Had another email from Joris tonight He is going to hold the rooms for UKMOC until the end of June, after that any spares will be allocated to others.. possibly Belgium, Dutch or German MOB weekenders. We will give him a list of those that have booked crossing, and hence confirmed attendance on 30th June. After that you'll have no promise of a room at Boskapelhoeve. So to recap.. YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR CROSSING AND CONFIRM ON FORUM BY THE LAST WEEK IN JULY! __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 08-06-2012 at 12:15 AM..

04-06-2012, 03:35 PM	#12
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I've just started a crossing booking details thread here.. http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=44687 __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

04-06-2012, 07:31 PM	#13
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	I'm trying the overnight ferry from Portsmouth - le havre to WDW, depending on how successful that is will depend on whether I go that route in September, so I will be booking my ferry or train on return from Italy, maybe a bit more time to book for those going to Italy would be nice, as I'm planning this trip now Cheers Martin __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

04-06-2012, 07:36 PM	#14
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	It's a good crossing Mart and you can sleep on the benches in the bar in relative comfort. I was also thinking of that trip myself on the Friday night.

05-06-2012, 01:26 AM	#15
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Martin The end of June date was set by Joris at Boskapelhoeve not us I'll contact him to see if he'll allow more time for WDW bunch to book ferries __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!