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Crowman 20-11-2008 10:05 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
6am Strawberry hill laybye
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

06.30 M20 (J5)
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

Baz to head down M20 to be passing through J5 at 06.30 - Rolling Meet
Baz to phone Crowman on route.


Meet Ian and Co
Maccy d's M20 just off J10 07.15am
Post code TN24 0SD for the Sat Navs

Port of Dover
Arrive 07.45
Catch 08.30 Ferry
Going to be a wee bit noisy in there.

France
I have the details of hotel in Sat Nav so am happy to lead the way.
Someone hoot if i'm on wrong side of the road

666subaru 21-11-2008 07:02 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Bonjour, will do crowman, have a petit problem with the phone which will be sorted on tuesday, so will get my co pilot (Shaz) :norty: to call you when we are nearly at J5.

Hope we dont get thrown off the ferry for making too much noise :nod:

Worzel you have Pm.

666subaru 21-11-2008 06:09 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Oops the post code is wrong for mcdonalds south of ashford, should be TN24 0HT, this is the one just off J10 M20.

So glad I checked otherwise we would have ended up in the middle of ashford :doh: :yeah:

BIG"E" 21-11-2008 07:02 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 666subaru
Oops the post code is wrong for mcdonalds south of ashford, should be TN24 0HT, this is the one just off J10 M20.

So glad I checked otherwise we would have ended up in the middle of ashford :doh: :yeah:


Well spotted Baz and Shaz,

Crowman Is not what he should be . :rofl:

Crowman 21-11-2008 07:10 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
All Sorted.

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

06.30 M20 (J5)
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

Baz to head down M20 to be passing through J5 at 06.30 - Rolling Meet
Baz to phone Crowman on route.


Meet Ian and Co
Maccy d's M20 just off J10 07.15am
Post code TN24 0HT for the Sat Navs

Port of Dover
Arrive 07.45
Catch 08.30 Ferry
Going to be a wee bit noisy in there.

France
I have the details of hotel in Sat Nav so am happy to lead the way.
Someone hoot if i'm on wrong side of the road

BIG"E" 21-11-2008 07:34 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Might suggest that we get two way radios,
they are so handy if you want to communicate whilst on the move, providing the passenger uses it. :yeah:
I have used mine on many a tunnel run and on convoys, they are also fun.

Binatone Terrian 150 Two Way Radio - Twin Plus. 553/0953 £19.99 from Argos

Crowman 22-11-2008 01:47 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG E
Might suggest that we get two way radios,
they are so handy if you want to communicate whilst on the move, providing the passenger uses it. :yeah:
I have used mine on many a tunnel run and on convoys, they also fun.

Binatone Terrian 150 Two Way Radio - Twin Plus. 553/0953 £19.99 from Argos

I will grab a couple of them.

Passport turned up today,yippee

Crowman 23-11-2008 10:54 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Guys and girls are we happy with the times as i see the latest you can check in for ferry is 08.00,perhaps we bring all times forward 15 mins???
Take a look below too peeps
I know we only going an hour or so into france but 6 scoobs is good for a pull by the old bill de farnce.


You need to ensure you have the following for your car: nationality sticker, spare light bulb set, beam deflectors (so you don’t blind oncoming traffic with your lights), warning triangle (not essential, but it is a legal requirement if your hazard lights aren’t working for any reason, so you are advised to take one), first aid kit and fire extinguisher. New from July 1st 2008 - it will be necessary for drivers to carry a yellow luminous vest in the car for use in case of a car breakdown/accident in France

You need to take the following documents: full UK driving licence, vehicle registration document, insurance certificate (green card not necessary) – make sure your insurance company covers you for driving on the continent, European accident statement form (available from your insurance company - see example on the left), vehicle recovery insurance certificate and information pack*. You will need a letter of authority to use a company car.

*We recommend you take a European vehicle recovery insurance policy with one of the leading providers such as the AA or the RAC. If you have a major breakdown, or accident, these policies are worth their weight in gold. Both the AA and RAC offer such policies.

Also we recommend that you take a spare set of keys. A good friend of ours locked their keys in the car and had to smash the window to recover them as they were staying in a gite several miles from civilisation!

666subaru 24-11-2008 06:09 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Yes good idea Martin, better safe than sorry, if we all agree, new revised intinery please lol

Crowman 24-11-2008 07:02 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Revised times,give us half hour to play with.

5.45am Strawberry hill laybye
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

06.15 M20 (J5)
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

Baz to head down M20 to be passing through J5 at 06.15 ish - Rolling Meet
Baz to phone Crowman on route.


Meet Ian and Co
Maccy d's M20 just off J10 07.00am
Post code TN24 0SD for the Sat Navs

Port of Dover
Arrive 07.30 ish

Catch 08.30 Ferry
Going to be a wee bit noisy in there.

France
I have the details of hotel in Sat Nav so am happy to lead the way.
Someone hoot if i'm on wrong side of the road

666subaru 25-11-2008 07:32 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Mr crowman sir, WRONG POSTCODE again for maccy d's, should be TN24 0HT, just cant get the staff these days :rofl:

Are all walkie talkies compatible with each other?

Crowman 25-11-2008 08:50 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Doh! Thanks Baz.
Hey maybe its better someone else take the lead in France,i would prob lead us around calais and back onto the ferry. :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:

Revised times,give us half hour to play with.

5.45am Strawberry hill laybye
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

06.15 M20 (J5)
Worzel & Laura
Crowsti & Kim
Crowman

Baz to head down M20 to be passing through J5 at 06.15 ish - Rolling Meet
Baz to phone Crowman on route.


Meet Ian and Co
Maccy d's M20 just off J10 07.00am
Post code TN24 0HT for the Sat Navs

Port of Dover
Arrive 07.30 ish

Catch 08.30 Ferry
Going to be a wee bit noisy in there.

France
I have the details of hotel in Sat Nav so am happy to lead the way.
Someone hoot if i'm on wrong side of the road

Dont forget a bit of cash - Euros

Crowman 25-11-2008 06:51 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Hi All
Big E was wondering if we could go via brugge on way back to calais.
I belive that Baz is partial to a bit of chocolate.

Here is a map,basically Calais,Lille and Brugge are in a traingle all the same distance appart.
We may be pushed for time,we all have a chat on the ferry i reckon.
I am assuming we want to go to the calais hyper markets to get some produce,cheese,wine etc at some point.


http://www.travel-france-vacation.com/n ... ce-map.htm

666subaru 25-11-2008 06:58 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Who me, chocolate? :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Sounds like a plan but how about we do calais, belgium then on to lille saturday?

Walkie talkies, are all compatible with each other does anyone know

BIG"E" 25-11-2008 07:17 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Baz the radios are compatible,
we will just have to decide what Chanel we are going to use.

I thought we could go up to Brugge on the way home on SUNDAY,

Brugge is only 1 hour away from Calais.

After our conversation on Sunday I thought you might be pleased, it is a nice town. :yeah:


But of cause it up to the others.

I have fouhd this the Ice exhibition looks coooooooooooooool. :rofl:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction ... nders.html

Crowman 25-11-2008 09:44 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
We all have to have a little chat on the ferry and see what everyone fancies.

Time is the biggest thing.

Baz may have a good idea, as we cant book into hotel until 3pm so maybe drive straight to Brugge spend afternoon there,then head down to Lille,check in,shower and out to Lille for the evening.
That way we have Sunday to mooch around Lille's various markets.Then head up to calais with enough time to go to city europe.

666subaru 26-11-2008 07:00 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Yes saturday sounds better as we have time to spare which leaves a relaxing day sunday, but we can discuss this further on the boat.

Think its going to be rough :vom:

Crowman 26-11-2008 09:12 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 666subaru
Yes saturday sounds better as we have time to spare which leaves a relaxing day sunday, but we can discuss this further on the boat.

Think its going to be rough :vom:

Mate i can tell you if its force 5 or more then i will be booking myself on the tunnell.
I do not have sea legs. :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom:
:vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom:
:vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom: :vom:

Keep looking here.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/mar ... r&type=All

worzel 26-11-2008 09:49 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
I dunno :roll:

Force 5 is barely a breeze. I once went out fishing from Rye, not sure if you know but once you go out of there you can only come back in on the tide. Blew up to force 7 :shock: Now that was a bit lumpy, but not once did I let my breakfast go.

I can't emphasise enough how important it is to have something to eat. Most people are ill becase they eat nothing, then the stomach juices and acid start to bubble up and wallop! Seagull Soup!!!

Just got Fully Comp Insurance and breakdown cover from Direct Line for £15.00. :mrgreen:

Crowman 26-11-2008 10:00 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel
I dunno :roll:

Force 5 is barely a breeze. I once went out fishing from Rye, not sure if you know but once you go out of there you can only come back in on the tide. Blew up to force 7 :shock: Now that was a bit lumpy, but not once did I let my breakfast go.

I can't emphasise enough how important it is to have something to eat. Most people are ill becase they eat nothing, then the stomach juices and acid start to bubble up and wallop! Seagull Soup!!!

Just got Fully Comp Insurance and breakdown cover from Direct Line for £15.00. :mrgreen:

I had the pleasure of a force 9 + on a trip back from Zebrugge 4 hour crossing,half way and captain said we may have to turn back.We carried on towards Dover,had to have 2 tuggs take us in to stop us hitting harbour walls.
The crew got everyone to lay down with legs up against the nearest wall.

If you tried to walk you would loose your feet each time boat dropped. Scared the fook out of me.

Dont mention sodding fishing trips,went out 9 miles off Newhaven,ate the big breakfast as i was ensured thats the best thing. 7 hours of pewking,hell yeah that was grim. Never again.

Having said all that,was many years ago and since then i have been cool with boats,even went to gottenburg by ship,23 hours. Wish they didnt have the bloomin casino on board :doh: :doh:

Nice one with the insurance mate,will have to sort mine today.

worzel 26-11-2008 10:16 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
I wonder how much your operation will help? With the acid and the like?

Looking forward to this mate, should be a bit of a grin.

666subaru 26-11-2008 03:18 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Its going to be a blast :yeah:

Invasion of france imminant by ses :norty: :drive:

Crowman 26-11-2008 03:29 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel
I wonder how much your operation will help? With the acid and the like?

Looking forward to this mate, should be a bit of a grin.

Hopefully i will be able to have a nice bottle of wine and a liittle bit of proper food.
Will be interesting in the restaurants,bit of a lucky dip if you no speakka da lingo

worzel 26-11-2008 04:28 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Maybe we should take packed lunches! :lol:

Got all of my stuff now. Already had triangle and vest in the car. Got GB sticker, beam deflectors and light bulb / fuse pack from Tingleys this afternoon.

Just got to get to T/Wells for the Euros now :roll: (bloody frogs should take quids and be done with it :nod: )

Crowman 26-11-2008 05:20 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel
Maybe we should take packed lunches! :lol:

Got all of my stuff now. Already had triangle and vest in the car. Got GB sticker, beam deflectors and light bulb / fuse pack from Tingleys this afternoon.

Just got to get to T/Wells for the Euros now :roll: (bloody frogs should take quids and be done with it :nod: )

Nice one Monsuir Worzele

Can you not get Euros from crow post office?

BIG"E" 26-11-2008 06:16 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Sounds like a good idea going up to Brugge first.

It will give Baz more time to eat the goodies. :rofl: :rofl:

You can get slabs of "Dark fruit and nut" my favourite!! :yeah:

:drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

Crowman 26-11-2008 08:26 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG E
Sounds like a good idea going up to Brugge first.

It will give Baz more time to eat the goodies. :rofl: :rofl:

You can get slabs of "Dark fruit and nut" my favourite!! :yeah:

:drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

I like any mint choc,after 8's that sort of thing.

worzel 26-11-2008 10:32 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
I'm only going there if they still sell Texan bars.

BIG"E" 26-11-2008 10:56 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
[quote="worzel"]I'm only going there if they still sell Texan bars.[/quote

You still have that many teeth left to eat one ? :rofl:

worzel 26-11-2008 11:00 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Can gum them to bits!

666subaru 27-11-2008 07:05 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Chocolate, any shape and size will do, dont care as long as it tastes good, :yeah:

Me and Shaz have all the stuff required apart from monopoly money, I mean euros :doh:

2 DAYS TO GO, COME ON :drive: :drive:

Crowman 27-11-2008 08:08 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Worzel
Your so right.
Texan bar, the best by far.

For those of you that are too young.

http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/a ... olate.html

Loved this too,good old filbusts

http://www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk/a ... bacco.html

Not to forget these,,Come on who remembers spangles

http://www.doyouremember.co.uk/memory.php?memID=72

worzel 27-11-2008 08:08 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
3 day strike started today! Delays likely on ferry :roll:

worzel 27-11-2008 08:51 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
I have just called P&O to check on any likely delays. They are currently not having any problems with their sailings and do not expect any delays.

We might still get there without any problems chaps :mrgreen:

worzel 27-11-2008 08:57 AM

Re: Trip to france
 
Martyn, I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers these sweets! I know Rob does too (Surrey thread "who remembers")

Coconut shag! I used to love the stuff. Used to come in a small red matchbox size packet, with a picture of a sailing ship (The Flying Dutchman). Nothing like promoting tobacco to small children hey :lol:

I asked this question on the Surrey thread............................. I am probably going to look like a proper :oldman: BUT......... Who remembers Triffic Bars? They were advertised by Mike Reid (Triffik coming from his catch phrase on Runaround) They were bloody loverly! :D

Crowman 27-11-2008 12:40 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Nougat and chocolate,remember it matey.


Fingers crossed for the ferry,if there is a strike its likely we will get held up,boo hoo :doh:

Fookin french tossers
Industrial action 26th to 29th
Remind me to have a huge crap over the side when we get there


http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/public/ferry.shtml

666subaru 27-11-2008 03:22 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Shall we order a big pile of pig poo and have it delivered, they must of known that an invasion of the plf was imminent, mon dieu

Crowman 27-11-2008 04:02 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 666subaru
Shall we order a big pile of pig poo and have it delivered, they must of known that an invasion of the plf was imminent, mon dieu

They will only eat it :yeah:

Crowman 27-11-2008 04:31 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Going to be bloody cold people,looking ok though. :yeah:
Cold + Turbo = :drive: :yeah: :drive: :yeah: :drive: :yeah:

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/eur ... ionID=1764

Gale force 8 forecast for the crossing.
I am looking at the option of taking the tunnel.,I cant take risk of being sick,very dangerous for me right now.Was told that if i am ill in the 10 to 12 weeks after surgery i must get antisick drugs from a&e imeadiatley.

Will keep you peeps posted.

Crowman 27-11-2008 04:39 PM

Re: Trip to france
 
Oh well,checked the Euro Tunnell,ok going but nothing back until late on Sunday.

I guess its seagull soup time


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