How long would it take by using the train alone ?

Via Eurostar.

About 13 hours, Ian. And it would cost me €90 return (30 for the Thalys from Frankfurt to Paris or Brussels, and 60 for the Eurostar). Also an option I've got already in my mind. :)

That's one heck of a journey Kirsten! But you get to see a lot from the train!

Hi Kerstin, when I went to Leipzig for work last year we flew from Heathrow to Berlin (with British Airways), got a cab across Berlin to the train station, then got the train from Berlin to Leipzig - could you get a train from Berlin or is that a mammoth journey to your place? It took about 7 hours from Heathrow to Leipzig I think.

That's right, Steve. Although I would prefer to see a bit from the plane and get there quicker. :lol:

Hi Claire, thanks for your thoughts. :ok::nod: Anyway, I live about 200 miles south of Berlin. This would be at least a 4 hour train journey. It's an option but wherever I go, it doesn't seem to make much difference time-wise. Many thanks anyway. The good times have long gone. Until 2010 I went to Altenburg by car (70 minutes, carpark was free), then in the plane (90 minutes) to Stansted. That was nice, but they cancelled it. :sadnod:

Anyway, if you go to Leipzig next time, I could meet you there quickly. :nod::yeah:

Well thats it,

Scoob all serviced with new oils etc. and even a new pollen filter.

I didnt know I had one :lol:

I am ready to go yipeeeeeeeeeeeee bring it on..:drive: :drive: :drive: .:drive: :drive: :drive:

Nice one mate

Took the Scoob to Brighton today only to get my front screen damaged. Now being fixed on Sarurday. My luck isn't good at the moment as the clutch on the Rav went bust to! Not happy.

Well every thing happens in 3's so what with the Evo, the Rav and the Screen lets hope it ends there!!!!! Fingers crossed for ya fella.

Well mate they say things happen in trees,

Ooops sorry I mean in threes .


Thats it now you are one the way up :doubleup:

That is really very funny , made me laugh.

But I honest do hope your luck changes Nige .
You wait mate, it's all leading to you having a crackin time .

Made me laugh too :lol:

But as mentioned above, that should be your three bits of bad luck out of the way. I have had my 3 recently too.

Lets hope it is a trouble free trip for everyone, but you deserve a bit of extra luck Nige :ok: We'll give you a big group hug on the ferry :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss: :asskiss:

Insurance guy has paid a visit & inspected the car :wink: just waiting for the outcome now. This is were I need that bit of luck :twisted:

Fingers crossed mate. I hope it turns out all ok.

Yep , hope you get the right news mate

Be prepared to argue about it, and refuse the first offer...

Anyone doing deals on O/B at the moment as i may take some to be on the safe side :smile:

Get in touch with Alyn at AS Performance :ok:

The items in BLUE are the ones that are Law in Europe!

The Check List
FOR THE CAR

1: Spare Bulb Kit
2: Warning Triangle
3: Hi Visibility Vests (1 for each person in car)
4: Headlight Beam Deflectors (these have to fitted before you leave England even if its day time)
5: Fire Extinguisher
6: First Aid Kit
7: Octane Booster
8: Oil (optional but advised)
9: GB Sticker (if you dont have GB on your number plate)
10:Spare Key
11: Sat Nav (with European Data)
12: Crash Helmet (not compulsory)
13: European Insurance & Breakdown Cover (make sure it covers repatriation, just in case)
14: Track insurance (those insured with Keith Micheals, call Moley)
15: Driving License (including Paper Part)
16: Locking wheel nut tool
17: Tyre pressure gauge

PERSONAL ITEMS

1: Ferry Tickets (confirmation e-mail) & Passports
2: E 111
3: Euro's and debit / credit cards (inform bank that you are away for safety)
4: Mobile Phone & Charger
5: Headache Tablets (trust me)
6: European Plug Adaptor
7: Walkie talkies ?
8: Big bag of cash. Euros.

Those with TOM TOM's down load the shell garages onto your european maps.

If you know of anything that need adding to this list, please feel free to add it. :ok:

Not long now getting excited !!.:lol::doubleup:

Ian

Need to add candle bowl for weekend victim :razz:

Not drinking silicone balls or candle wax... ;)

EAR PLUGS cause there are those who snore !!!

oy!:calm:

Kicked the tyres tonight and threw some polo's in the glove box, so BRING IT ON......

Thats what Simon said.

Dont forget the flower water.:yeah:

Don't worry Adam plenty to go round
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_bfbd6c24.jpg

:evil:

Snap

1st year i havnt spent about a grand the week before going

I'm off to RCM on Saturday. Wheel bearings, brake pads, geo check. :ok:

Plus, no doubt, the latest shiny metal gizmo type thing that Olly has on display :doh:

just a local jaunt then mate !! i know you will be well looked after :doubleup:

Head light deflectors.....:doh:

Halfrauds here I come...

Just checked my extinguisher, its fooked. Trip to halfrauds i guess

I know that feeling, left it all until this weekend to sort out as i knew i had pretty much all of it from last time - except the headlamp deflectors :lol:

Got some now tho :ok:

Is there anyone that hasn't got anything on the list and can't get out to buy it now?

Don't panic, you can buy everything on the ferry.

Should I also bring the V5 with me? Or as they call it "Machina Passport"...?

You don't need to, but I will take it. You can't have too much stuff.

Reading some of the info on the web, some countries require you to be able to prove ownership of the vehicle if you are stopped - which the V5 is the usual document to produce. (Yes, i know the new red V5's state the opposite on the top of them ;))

I've always taken mine and would recommend people do have it :nod:

I needed it every time we stopped when I was driving to Mongolia, didnt know if it is needed in Europe though.

Got mine but have no idea where to put them as there isn't any instructions for my car for some strange reason :???:, gonna be like last year then and a educated guess :grin:

Forgotten to borrow the usual 3 walkie talkies we bring and no time to pick them up now. Anyone else taking any?

i got 2 walkie talkies on charge