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Twins ? Now I'm interested.........I wouldn't want any sleep if the room came with twins....these French are just such free lovers.....

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ALL DONE,

I have booked 2 rooms for Duncan and myself.

Now all I have to do is get a JOB to pay for it.
:drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

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My apartment for 4 is booked! 8-)

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Planning on throwing some shapes mate :nono:

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:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :norty:

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Confirmation list

Ferry and Hotel booked

Big E
Duncan
Worzel
Crowman

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Has anybody seen this, this is attached to the booking confirmation.

Hotel policies
These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.
Deposit
A fixed amount of EUR 300 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
Cancellation policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

We have booked by the way but worried about the 300euro deposit lol

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Did see that,they will have trouble with mine then, i used one of my cards that has about 200 quid on it.
Oh wewll wait and see.

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:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Well done everyone

All booked up,looking forward to it

:yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

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Oh god yes! It will be a cracker :nod:

Funny isn't it Martyn, we tried for years to get this trip going with no joy what so ever. Two months in and we managed to get this done. Different stuff alltogether.

Just think, this time next year when we do it AGAIN there may be twice as many?

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No maybe, it will when we take the pics and everyone can see what a good time we had, bring it on, cant wait

Worzel you have pm

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me and shaz will put our names down for next year already lol

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Steve,yes mate,quality that people are up for it.
As you say next year will no doubt attract more.
Nice little number to test the water,well and the beer of course.

No bloomin kermit legs or snails for me though.
The last time i was in lille i got taken out for a bussiness meal,the guy got me to try everything including some animals stomach,they are so wrong!! I mean,what is wrong with sossage,egg and chips :yeah:

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May be next year we could go to the SOUTH OF FRANCE. :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

If I am working then. :sadnod: :sadnod:

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How could they eat that stuff?

Whats wrong with good old Haggis / Black Pudding / Kidneys?

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I have just checked my insurance.

From what I can make out everyone should be covered, but 3rd PARTY ONLY.

So to be covered FULLY COMP. it has just cost £26, that is because their minimum extra cover is 90 days.

Not long now !!!!!!!!!!!
:drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

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Nice one Ian
I will call mine today,does it cover them if the ferry sinks :doh: :doh:

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Dont forget your passports. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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What are they then, and do they come in cornflakes boxes lol

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Well i have left the passport so late,due to other things.
But all is in hand, Had to make an appointment to go up to victoria next thursday.
Now £107 ansyead of about £80.

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Not long to go people!

Me and Laura spotted something in the Sunday paper this week about the Lille Christmas Market. It starts this weekend and goes through to Christmas. From what I read, it looks pretty good. You will get some PROPER French Cheese there, really good pongy strong stuff MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm :nod:

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Yes we saw this too, cant wait to get there, going to be a good little outing, hope the ferry guys like a bit of noise :norty:

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Yippe, i will be more than happy to scoff soft cheese,camenbert and hopefully a glass of vino rouge

I have my passport sorted and have notified my insurance company.

Fingers crossed a week from now i will feel less fragile,as the scoob is not what you call comfy.

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I'm really looking forward to this.

We could always put some cotton wool on the tyres for you! ;)

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:nono: :doh: :nono:

So as we all getting rather excited,shall we start to arrange meeting times and places.

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Ooooooh yes!

Already frighten seven shades of **** out of the wife by saying we are probably leaving by 6.00am.

She thinks I'm kidding, so it will be quite amusing telleng her it will probably have to be about 5.30am :lol:

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Lille has some of the best restaurants around,i was there for a weekend last time on business and must have put on a stone
http://destinationsen.eurostar.com/sisp ... estaurants


La Scala is a good bar,mind you i was ****e faced last time

http://destinationsen.eurostar.com/sisp ... =Nightlife

Guys and girls,Nearly all of Lilles restaurants are shut on Sundays and Mondays.
So a little sugestion is, big breakfast then head to the many markets,great fun and many a bargain to be had.

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All looks blinding matey.

I've got to take this opportunity to say well done mate. You've put a load of work into this. Cheers matey :mrgreen:

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I will be heading out to join the M20 Larkfield way,need to be on M20 by 06.30am,so leaving home at 06.00am

I am guessing i will be meeting up with Darryl,kim,Steve And Laura before setting off.

Can everyone else please post the way they are going so we can arrange meeting points

I would suggest diferent points on the M20.

Everyone dont forget the following:

Hotel reservation confirmation email
Ferry confirmation details
Driving licence
Insurance
Show plates
On Tour T shirt

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No Worries mate,gonna be a good crack

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Will meet with you at 6.00am. To save waking your neighbours, I would suggest that I wait in the lay by at the top of Strawberry Hill, the one on the other side of the road, where they sell the cherries in the summer.

Got everything sorted.

Let the good times roll :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

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Spot on.

6am Strawberry hill laybye
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

06.30 M20 (Will confirm junction later)
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

Guys and girls can you please add your intended route,Thanks

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Must remember to bring the video camera as well as my camera. :nod:

Be good to post a vid of some of the trip. 8-)

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we will be heading down the m20 where do we meet you we are coming from pease pottage

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Hi Baz

I will get the sat nav out and check what junction we are heading too, Will let you know in a bit

Can you please pm me your mob also

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For sure,that will be excelent

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I take it we are going cross country Martyn? Kingshill and down to Aylesford Junction (5 I think??)

Will have a think about where is best to pull over.

Trying to think what way BigE will come up?

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Yes mate thats the one.

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Bonjour mes amis

I have just been looking at the map, we could meet up at Maccy Ds Ashford,

which is just off the M20 at Junctoin 10.on the A2070.

Post code TN24 0HT for the Sat Navs
I shall be there at 07.15 .

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Looks good Ian.