2015 ring trip leaving on 22/05/15 returning 26/05/15
 

This years trip will be different !!

Through no fault of mine we will not be going back to the hotel we have used for the last 6 years, :doh::doh:

I am working quite hard (with Jacqueline s help) to find an alternative hotel which is not easy considering we are going at a popular time.

Please can you give me some idea of the number of people that would like to be part of the 7th SES trip ASAP

With regards to which hotel we will be staying in,

I will be able to confirm this next week (hopefully)

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1

INFORMATION REGARDING FINAL CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS :

10th April : Cut off Date for Changes/Cancellations. No charge will be applied for cancellations. Additional rooms 'May' be available at request.

10th April - 1st May : Cancellations will be subject to 50% charge for the room.

1st May : Cancellations after 1st May will be required to pay the full room rate.

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1

I'll also drop into some hotels next week and ask on availability based upon the numbers interested. Maybe it's fate - there are other very good hotels in the area.

Cheers Greg. :doubleup: :five:

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1
6. Bolesroor + 1

Won't be able to confirm for a while, start a new job in the new year so not sure of holiday availability etc.

But you have a pre existing holiday booked dont you?:ok:

I think at this stage it would be better to put you on the list, you could always cancel at a later date.?

I take it you'll have a +1 ?

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1*
6. Bolesroor + 1
7. Red Baron +1

I'll go on the provisional list then, sure I could drag someone along, probably won't be Toby as he'll hopefully be flat out with work.

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1
6. Bolesroor + 1
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1:yeah:

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1
6. Bolesroor + 1
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1
9. Steve & Claire

Looks like I'm going. I won't bother adding to the list then.......

:lol::lol::lol::five:

Any more for our 7th trip to petrol head heaven..:doubleup:

1: BIG"E" + 1
2: SilverSurfer +1
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1
6. Bolesroor + 1
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1
9. Steve & Claire
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Early TF dates
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...=0&single=true

You beat me to it :lol:

Looking GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD !!! :drive::drive::doubleup:



SCOOBIES ARE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:WR1::STi::STi::STi::STi::STi::22b::STi::STi::STi: :MICA:

I'm planing a longer visit this year but will meet you all there!!! :) :drive:

Are you when you going Dave .

Getting some practice in? ;)

I'm meant to be on a course leading up to those dates.:waiting:

As Ian mentioned above this years trip will be a little different.
This year we won't be staying with Jackie, but with Eddy at Hotel-an-der-Nordschleife :

http://www.hotel-an-der-nordschleife.de/

Some of us stayed here back in 2013, due to us overflowing the capacity at Jackies.
I think all those that stayed enjoyed the facilities, bar and restaurant and location.

The bonus with this Hotel :

1. Location (probably the best located hotel in the area)
2. Onsite Bar & Restaurant (that does 'Steak On-The-Stone')
3. Lidl's 75 meters away, to stock your Fridge with Germans best Bitburger
4. Balcony Views of Track.
5. Nearby Cafés
6. Nearby good quality Pizza Restaurant

For those not sure where this hotel is.....here's a little clue :

http://www.forzamotorsport.fr/images...e-forza4-2.jpg

We have provisionally booked for 19 persons (based on the current list). This is split as follows :

5x Double/Twin Rooms : 84 Euro per night, inc Breakfast
1x Single : 65 Euro per night, inc Breakfast
1x Apartment (sleeps 4) : 140 Euro per night, inc Breakfast
1x Apartment (sleeps 4) : 180 Euro per night, inc Breakfast

Although the above room rates vary, to make things easier we shall pay as a group. This total will then be divided amongst the total persons that attend.
At this moment this works out at approx. 170 Euro's per person (for 4 nights)

In order to firm this booking up with Eddy, I need to ask you all for a Deposit to secure your rooms.
I therefore need to ask for £50 from each pair, in order to cover the 540 Euro Deposit.
Please send via paypal to payments@southeastscoobies.co.uk and if possible send as personal payment/gift to avoid SES incurring charges.

I will ask for the final payment nearer the time.
SES will then arrange the payment for the accommodation, all you need to cover whilst there is food and drinks.

Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

If we run out of Double rooms, then let me know and I'll have a word with Eddy.

As I said earlier, I can't commit at this time so if you need numbers now I'm going to have to say no I'm afraid. Sorry chaps, if we had another couple of months to confirm I'd know for definite but not at the moment. Shame as Eddies is a great spot, what better alarm call than the track opening and the balcony is a great spot to watch the world go by.

You can always commit now. I am sure we can claw your deposit back nearer the time if give enough notice. You have until early April to change your mind.

This is the Hotel Policy, which seems fair enough :

Important notice
Due to the busy nature of the hotel during the season the policy of the hotel is to make a full charge for the booking in the event of a cancellation made within 3 weeks of start of your stay.
A 50% charge will be made for bookings cancelled within 3 to 6 weeks prior to commencement of your stay. A cancellation 6 weeks before your stay is free of costs.

And when do you want deposit Scott .

ASAP please mate, as need to firm up booking.
Usual paypal address added above.
Please send as gift/personal payment.

Payment sent Scott .

Sounds good to us, we're in :) Thanks for saving a double room for us too!

Will get a deposit over tomorrow.

Got it. Do you want a Double or with the boyz in an Apartment ?

I've put down for a double as the wife wants to come to do a bit of site seeing.

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

If we run out of rooms, then let me know and I'll have a word with Eddy

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

If we run out of rooms, then let me know and I'll have a word with Eddy

It's a fantastic location with only a short walk to the circuit. I loved it the last time we stayed there hearing the first car go round at 8 whilst laying in bed and nipping up to the track to watch.
There's also a number of very cheap restaurants nearby - mainly Italian - but very good value. Great for the non-drivers as they don't need to rely on being driven somewhere.
I'm there a few times in May and hopefully look forward to seeing you there! If anyone is thinking of renting a car for the ring please let me know and I'll see if I can sort something out.

No probs mate, I wasn't sure how friendly Claire is. :lol:

Is your Porsche available then :lol::five:

Ha ha. Unfortunately not - only TF sessions on weekday evenings or closed trackdays otherwise I'll be hiring. Trackday organised for August which will be fun. Flat out along Döttinger Höhe is always fun-although last time in a swift the vmax wasnt that quick!

Excellent news on Eddies. Surprised it wasnt booked up as its an awesome location for a group. I agree with all Greg has said about it. Its like having the best seat in the house. Fantastic to just sit by the road and watch the fantastic cars drive by on their way to the high octane petrol station or on track.:more:

i will mention this to ron as i doubt he will see it after whats just happened though at the moment it will not be something that he's thinking about or bothered with.

i hope to still be able to go with him but things are going to take a while to sort out and i know he won't leave the family unless he feels it is ok for him to do so.

i will try to update if i can but don't get on much myself.

Doug

Deposit paid, thanks for putting down double room.

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid (somehwere in cyberspace, not in Paypal Account.....AGAIN.......)
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Cheers Doug
I have spoken to Ron recently.
If you could keep him informed it would be good.
Have a good Christmas...:five:

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : payment sent- thanks!
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby : Single Room
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : payment sent- thanks!
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Thanks to all those that have paid the deposits so far, and within 24 hours.
I know finding money this time of year is tuff, so it's much appreciated.

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby : Single Room
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Payment sent :)

Cheers

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Red Baron + 1
8. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
10. NL03Scooby + 1

Looks like I'm coming on my own now but will confirm nearer the time .

Cool the important thing is that you can make it,

can your good lady not come with you ?

Anyone else interested?

Because we have not stayed at http://www.hotel-an-der-nordschleife.de/ before we need to get the deposits paid ASAP.

Hotel Details in Post #21
Attendee's
1: BIG"E" + 1 : Double Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
8. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. NL03Scooby + 1

I'm out guys, too many other financial commitments this year, will hopefully be on for next year though if it happens. The old girl needs a bit of money spent on her so that she's still about for the future trips.

Shane

That is a shame...

I thought you have changed jobs for more money :lol: :whistle:

1: BIG"E" + 1 : Twin Room: Deposit paid
2: SilverSurfer +1 : Apartment : Deposit Paid
3: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
4: Pieman + 1
5. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
8. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
9. NL03Scooby + 1 : Deposit Paid

I have transferred the money across today, not sure on what is left room wise...! I am bringing along a mate so double beds are off the agenda!

Time off booked for the trip here I come .

Just put my holiday request in too. Roll on May :nod:

Me: "Can I have end of May off?"
Me: "Yes certainly Sir"
Me: "thanks"

Sorted, my holiday booked. lol.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Fecking contractors :lol: :lol:

:agreed::wedgie:

I was a Permie once you know! I saw the light.

Looks like we will more time available this year, 3 full days and Friday evening...

http://www.nuerburgring.de/fahren-er...dschleife.html


Happy days :doubleup:

If you buy your lap tickets before 1st April you get them for 2014 prices.

Was there not talk of the prices going down, hard to believe I know ??

According to recent press they're going to charge according to demand. More for peak and weekends and less for off peak and weekdays. Not sure anyone knows to be honest

Well that is Saturday night sorted..

Just received the following email

Dear Ian,

we also wish you a very happy new year.

We confirm your table reservation in the Pistenklause as noted below.

Please inform us 2 days in advance if the number of persons or the time for your reservation

will be changed.

Many greetings,

Hotel am Tiergarten

Monika Pauly

Nice job Ian!

Need to book myself into the Hilton just off the M20 at Maidstone and that's me sorted I think .

Nice one Ian, looking forward to it.

131 days to go.. not that I am counting :lol:

Are we there yet?

Premier Inn Ashford would be better and only 5 minutes from where we rendevous

Scott you on about ashford premier inn Central hotel one off the A2070 ?

Yup. Me and 'E' drive by that way too before joining the M20.
We picked DibDob up from there last year.

This trip is all coming together nicely..:doubleup:

Scotty any + 1 yet ?

Not yet Ian .

Cheer Scott I will get that booked and see you and Ian there .

1: BIG"E" + Alfa Male :hurrah:Twin Room: Deposit paid
2: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
3: Pieman + 1
4. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
5. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
8. NL03Scooby + 1 : Deposit Paid

Bring on the Bitburger! :-D :tequila:

Look forward to seeing you all there ;)

yep see you there Greg, I am toying with coming down earlier, or maybe staying a few days after, If work contracts allow, i may try to come over for the previous weekends racing, but we'll see. Looking forward to it all either way.

You'll still be working on your scoob the week before we leave.:lol:

fair point.

The pound to euro exchange rate is very good at the moment.:doubleup:

If you have got some spare money, now would be a good time to buy your euros.

Just my opinion, this is worth considering..

Wish it was for dollars :(

Just checked, that is good.... In 2013 I took 900 euros which cost me £780. The same 900 euros now only costs £687 :doubleup:

I assume this hotel takes cards for room payments rather than taking a load of extra cash? Although might make sense to take cash anyway as the exchange rate might not be as good in May.....

Yes they take cards

It might well continue to get better as the euro zone is in turmoil

Bah, i'm £2 worse off if I bought it today rather than yesterday....

All this high finance.. :lol:

Yous are worried about euros I'm more worried about my list of things to do before I head down:rofl::rofl::rofl:

If it's poss to do 1 or 2 nights only twin room, I'm up for it. As have other things on on other days but keep missing your trips down

I've no doubt this possible.

We obviously need to know which nights,

it would be good if you could join us either on the way out or the return journey..:ok:

If it's possible please Ian,
We will travel down on the Friday with you stay and leave late sat night.
One twin bed room only needed for the Friday eve. If we can stay on longer il sort it nearer the time if requires another hotel that's fine but really need to be back for the Sunday.
You got my number if you need any more details etc and where you need me to pay. Cheers

Had a bit of a result today when my brother returned from his skiing trip in Italy with 250 Euro's left over. I offered him some cash at a very favourable rate for myself and he gladly accepted. Think it's the best exchange rate I am going to get! :mrgreen:

I have recently changed my phone and I've lost your number..
Silver Surfer is doing the hotel booking this year so please contact him by PM. :doubleup:

We have room at the inn. We would just need to know the days and rooms required prior to their cut off date policy.

Definitely going on my own is there any chance I can change my room to a single please or if none left just keep me as on the list .

Put me down for one twin room on 22nd please . And who I need to pay please.

INFORMATION REGARDING FINAL CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS :

10th April : Cut off Date for Changes/Cancellations. No charge will be applied for cancellations. Additional rooms 'May' be available at request.

10th April - 1st May : Cancellations will be subject to 50% charge for the room.

1st May : Cancellations after 1st May will be required to pay the full room rate.

Didn't end up sorting money so just checked today and its the best rate i've seen so far - 1.3176 euros to the £. Wonder if the euro will fall further or if getting rid of Greece will actually revive some confidence in the currency?