SES 2018 Trip to the Ring. 25/5/18 to 28/5/18 - Page 2

Tobes · #**101** 30-03-2018, 12:29 PM

Hi, per nikkinokkinoo’s earlier post, I would like to go on this years Nuremberg trip. A chap called Alan will be going with me as well. Probably take a Clio 172 (sorry not a Subaru!) We would go for 3 nights (return on the Monday). Are there 2 single rooms still available? Cheers

BIG"E" · #**102** 30-03-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobes

Are there 2 single rooms still available? Cheers

Not sure to be honest, I would doubt it as I've already got requests for 4 singles, and single rooms are often difficult to reserve.

Would you mind sharing with Alan as I've got spare twin rooms already provisionally booked?

If this is a problem Ill have to contact the hotel.

ps. don't worry about bringing a Clio as Im taking its big brother.

SpecB · #**103** 31-03-2018, 06:35 AM

Deposit sent!

BIG"E" · #**104** 31-03-2018, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

Deposit sent!

Cheers Nick..

BIG"E" · #**105** 31-03-2018, 06:55 PM

The deposit of £50 needs to be paid no later than Friday 6th April..

Payments to be sent here: payments@southeastscoobies.co.uk (Deposits received will secure you place)

Eurotunnel fare at the moment is £122.
Departure 25/5/18 @ 07.50.
Returning 29/5/18 at 17.20

Do not forget if you have low ground clearance to book in "over 1.85m"

This trip is for any members new and

if you need any advise or additional information please ask..

1: Ian and Steve..
2: Steve and Liz..
3: Sean and Cheryl ...........
4: Nick & Siân - arriving Sat
5: ScoobyNib and Saffron....
6: Tobe and Alan..(3 nights)

Single Room,

Granby..................
Nick (3 nights only).
Ferd.....................
Mike j...................

After a chat today with Frank the owner of the hotel, there are no rooms left, the hotel is now fully booked.

All deposits paid.

Granby · #**106** 29-04-2018, 08:35 PM

How does the hotel take payments, do we have to pay by cash like before or will they take card?

BIG"E" · #**107** 29-04-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Granby

How does the hotel take payments, do we have to pay by cash like before or will they take card?

Very good question..
Do know Ill find out.

BIG"E" · #**108** 02-05-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Granby

How does the hotel take payments, do we have to pay by cash like before or will they take card?

You can make payments by either card or cash,

But they would prefer cash surprise surprise.

22.5 days to go !!

SpecB · #**109** 02-05-2018, 06:42 PM

Service booked!

nikkinokkinoo · #**110** 02-05-2018, 09:30 PM

Just got the new Hero 6 Go Pro for the event - really nice upgrade on my last model which was a 3+. Ordered some ally box section which I'm going to create a mount between the seats for my sub 8 min laps (be lucky if I get round in 11mins LOL).

BIG"E" · #**111** 04-05-2018, 07:40 PM

Less than 3 weeks to go !!!

BIG"E" · #**112** 18-05-2018, 04:04 PM

Is everyone ready for the 10th SES ring trip?
Just 6 days to go !!

I can't wait just got to get some euros and that's it, proving number 2 car is ready.

If not it will be good old faithful no. 1.

Scott.T · #**113** 18-05-2018, 05:02 PM

Don't forget crash helmets if your going out on the track.
It's all too easy to not bother, but those that went last year know that a simple error can be fatal.

Bolesroor · #**114** 18-05-2018, 07:58 PM

Nearly, cars been checked all good to go, insurance renewed today with KM, just need some euros and Liz to pack

and we will be there

and don't forget your change for the toilet at the Belgium fuel stop

SpecB · #**115** 18-05-2018, 08:44 PM

Got a new gearbox sump to be fitted on Tuesday then get some euros and sort out breathalyser and spare bulb kit and fire extinguisher. No problems! Oh and hopefully get another revision on the map from the elusive KiDO!

Seanedg · #**116** 18-05-2018, 08:51 PM

Not long now, car ready.
same as you guys, just need euros

Roll on friday......

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BIG"E" · #**117** 19-05-2018, 08:26 AM

Well the gear box is having to come out again as the newly fitted clutch master cylinder has made no difference to the operation of the clutch, so a new concentric slave has to be fitted...
Fingers crossed it gets sorted...

The WR1 is getting her hopes up ...

Granby · #**118** 19-05-2018, 09:54 AM

Everything sorted, can we go now

, are we meeting at the services as normal and if so what time pls

Bolesroor · #**119** 19-05-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Granby

Everything sorted, can we go now

, are we meeting at the services as normal and if so what time pls

06:20 at the shell garage Ian , I'll listen out for you coming past on the way down

Seanedg · #**120** 19-05-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Well the gear box is having to come out again as the newly fitted clutch master cylinder has made no difference to the operation of the clutch, so a new concentric slave has to be fitted...
Fingers crossed it gets sorted...

The WR1 is getting her hopes up ...

I have my fingers crossed mate

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ScoobyNib · #**121** 19-05-2018, 12:27 PM

I'm assuming Moris are the go to people for Ring insurance?

Seanedg · #**122** 19-05-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNib

I'm assuming Moris are the go to people for Ring insurance?

I've used them for the last 2 years, it's a basic cover, there are add-ons etc.
Track day insurance is a very dark area for most insurance company's.

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BIG"E" · #**123** 19-05-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Granby

Everything sorted, can we go now

, are we meeting at the services as normal and if so what time pls

Yes mate all the details are here:http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ad.php?t=23176

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyNib

I'm assuming Moris are the go to people for Ring insurance?

Yes I've got some cover with them .

It looks as if the ring is no longer open on Friday evening, but that can change it has in the past..

ScoobyNib · #**124** 19-05-2018, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanedg

I've used them for the last 2 years, it's a basic cover, there are add-ons etc.
Track day insurance is a very dark area for most insurance company's.

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This is what I've been debating.. Tried getting a quote over the phone from them so I can make sure everything is covered but apparently they only do online quotes.

It's a bit unclear as to whether the policy covers things like the notorious barrier charges and recovery etc..

Think I'll just end up choosing one day out of the weekend for track time and cover one day.

Thanks all!

Steve_PPP · #**125** 19-05-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNib

It's a bit unclear as to whether the policy covers things like the notorious barrier charges and recovery etc..

Its the 3rd party liability I'd be more worried about should the worst happen. If you can get a policy from Moris that covers 3rd party then jump at it. The costs from barrier damage and closure aren't as bad as a lot makes out - a few thousand euros at most (and that's if you shut the ring for repairs).

The worst case scenario is you dropping fluids or causing an accident that leaves someone else injured... that's where the 3rd party liability comes into its own.

BIG"E" · #**126** 20-05-2018, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Its the 3rd party liability I'd be more worried about should the worst happen. If you can get a policy from Moris that covers 3rd party then jump at it. The costs from barrier damage and closure aren't as bad as a lot makes out - a few thousand euros at most (and that's if you shut the ring for repairs).

The worst case scenario is you dropping fluids or causing an accident that leaves someone else injured... that's where the 3rd party liability comes into its own.

Hopefully none of the above will happen and it wont if you are sensible.

I think its better to have some cover than none at all, personally I can't afford to have a total loss should something unfortunate happen.

SpecB · #**127** 21-05-2018, 02:31 PM

Breakdown sorted (RAC) and waiting on Quote from Moris - just need a bulb kit and breathalyzers now! See you Saturday!

Ferd · #**128** 21-05-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

Breakdown sorted (RAC) and waiting on Quote from Moris - just need a bulb kit and breathalyzers now! See you Saturday!

FYI - you don't need a breathalyser, yes the stupid law still exists, but until that's done away with (as the rest of the EU don't want it) the French simply decided to impose no fine or penalty for not carrying one. They used to sell them here in all the petrol stations and supermarkets, until everyone stopped buying them.

ScoobyNib · #**129** 22-05-2018, 04:39 PM

Sunday is looking like the best day for track action!

Seanedg · #**130** 22-05-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNib

Sunday is looking like the best day for track action!

We was just looking at the same thing. Hopefully the journey to Germany isn't like last year, heavy rain from Belgium to the hotel.....

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SpecB · #**131** 22-05-2018, 07:33 PM

I’ve only got cover for the Sunday so the forecast better be right! We’re thinking of a road trip on the Monday possibly down the Mosel from Cochem to Koblenz.

alfa male · #**132** 22-05-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

I’ve only got cover for the Sunday so the forecast better be right! We’re thinking of a road trip on the Monday possibly down the Mosel from Cochem to Koblenz.

Myself and the Ol' Man were only talking the other day about a day out driving with a nice bite to eat for lunch. Sounds good.

We went to a stunning location for lunch last year, Steve PPP led us there.

I'm quite happy left sat down at Pitstop supping beer all day watching the world and the cars go by!

BIG"E" · #**133** 22-05-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

I’ve only got cover for the Sunday so the forecast better be right! We’re thinking of a road trip on the Monday possibly down the Mosel from Cochem to Koblenz.

We did that trip in 2016 (I think ) Ive never seen Granby move so fast.

He was running yes running from a horrendous hail storm.

We went on a cable car over the river,up to a fort/castle..

Steve_PPP · #**134** 22-05-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alfa male

Myself and the Ol' Man were only talking the other day about a day out driving with a nice bite to eat for lunch. Sounds good.

We went to a stunning location for lunch last year, Steve PPP led us there.

GedeonsEck, up above Boppard - its here:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/...56!4d7.5723079

The entrance to the road that heads up there is here - you probably remember it looks as if you are driving up someones private driveway!
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/...1996!4d7.58853

If you decide to head over there, last year I took us the wrong way over to Boppard, hence the getting lost in the town first. If you head up river from Cochem then take the L207 from Alken, that drops you right past the lane to the restaurant. Much easier and if you get to the town at the bottom you know you've gone too far.

Granby · #**135** 22-05-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

We did that trip in 2016 (I think ) Ive never seen Granby move so fast.

He was running yes running from a horrendous hail storm.

We went on a cable car over the river,up to a fort/castle..

I'm still recovering from that

BIG"E" · #**136** 24-05-2018, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Well the gear box is having to come out again as the newly fitted clutch master cylinder has made no difference to the operation of the clutch, so a new concentric slave has to be fitted...
Fingers crossed it gets sorted...

The WR1 is getting her hopes up ...

All sorted the WR1 is very sad today,

The Frenchy is FIXED...

See you all this time tomorrow, have you got your alarm set Nick ??

Seanedg · #**137** 24-05-2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

All sorted the WR1 is very sad today,

The Frenchy is FIXED...

See you all this time tomorrow, have you got your alarm set Nick ??

That's good news, yes, see you in the morning.

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555_Si · #**138** 24-05-2018, 07:26 AM

Have a good one guys, going to miss not being there this year.

Seanedg · #**139** 24-05-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 555_Si

Have a good one guys, going to miss not being there this year.

Thanks si,
I'm going to miss that popping and banging from the clio😢.......

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Red Baron · #**140** 24-05-2018, 09:03 AM

Been 4 years since my last one as Facebook reminded me yesterday, maybe need to pencil in next year.

Bolesroor · #**141** 24-05-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Baron

Been 4 years since my last one as Facebook reminded me yesterday, maybe need to pencil in next year.

Agreed

Bolesroor · #**142** 24-05-2018, 02:36 PM

[QUOTE=BIG"E";244807]All sorted the WR1 is very sad today,

The Frenchy is FIXED...

That's what they said about the Maginot Line

nikkinokkinoo · #**143** 24-05-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

See you all this time tomorrow, have you got your alarm set Nick ??

I have a cunning plan which involves a very high star hotel in Folkestone- not long now!!

SpecB · #**144** 24-05-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

See you all this time tomorrow, have you got your alarm set Nick ??

2:30am! All set!

Might be mid afternoon to you now though as we are breakfasting in Brugge!

Neil97rs · #**145** 24-05-2018, 05:32 PM

Have a great time people
Don’t forget lots of pictures for us left behind

Seanedg · #**146** 24-05-2018, 06:03 PM

Thank you and will do😁
Still not to late to change your mind, I mean someone's mind😉

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Seanedg · #**147** 24-05-2018, 06:04 PM

Ian, do you know if the hotel allow us to leave tools etc at the hotel?

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SpecB · #**148** 24-05-2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanedg

Ian, do you know if the hotel allow us to leave tools etc at the hotel?

Bit unfair to leave Ian behind - I mean after all he did arrange it!

SpecB · #**149** 24-05-2018, 07:04 PM

Quick question - are you thinking of stopping in Brugge on the trip back? If not we'll pick up some Zot on the way there!

Seanedg · #**150** 24-05-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

Bit unfair to leave Ian behind - I mean after all he did arrange it!

😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

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Steve_PPP · #**151** 24-05-2018, 07:41 PM

Have a great trip guys

Nick - we haven't stopped in Brugge on the way back for a good few years now, it always ends up too much of a rush...

BIG"E" · #**152** 24-05-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

Quick question - are you thinking of stopping in Brugge on the trip back? If not we'll pick up some Zot on the way there!

Was not thinking about it.

BIG"E" · #**153** 24-05-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Seanedg

Ian, do you know if the hotel allow us to leave tools etc at the hotel?

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I have asked that question and the answer is yes..

Seanedg · #**154** 24-05-2018, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I have asked that question and the answer is yes..

Thanks mate...... See you tomorrow

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BIG"E" · #**155** 24-05-2018, 08:24 PM

The coordinates of the Shell petrol station we will be stopping at is:

N50.655492 E5.7091..

Mike j · #**156** 24-05-2018, 08:49 PM

Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow!

NL03Scooby · #**157** 24-05-2018, 08:49 PM

Hope you all have an awesome trip and a safe and relaxed journey tomorrow. Keep those of us at home and work updated with how the weekend is going, however much of a struggle it might be for us to look!

Fingers crossed the weather is good over the next 5 days and you get plenty of opportunity for some track time.

BIG"E" · #**158** 24-05-2018, 08:51 PM

If anyone wants some octane boost let me know please

ScoobyNib · #**159** 24-05-2018, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG"E"

If anyone wants some octane boost let me know please

Do you normally end up using it on this trip? Never had a problem finding Shell V on the continent before but only ever done Germany once so will take your advice!

Mike j · #**160** 24-05-2018, 09:10 PM

I’ll take your advice, if you think we’ll need it.

BIG"E" · #**161** 24-05-2018, 09:38 PM

If anyone wants some octane boost let me know please

Steve_PPP · #**162** 24-05-2018, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNib

Do you normally end up using it on this trip? Never had a problem finding Shell V on the continent before but only ever done Germany once so will take your advice!

Not a problem if your car is on a standard map, but the vPower in Belgium is 98 ron rather than 99. If you've got a map for UK vPower, a bit of Octane booster is a good idea.

The Aral petrol station in Adenau sells 102 ron fuel, the scoobs love it

ScoobyNib · #**163** 24-05-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Not a problem if your car is on a standard map, but the vPower in Belgium is 98 ron rather than 99. If you've got a map for UK vPower, a bit of Octane booster is a good idea.

The Aral petrol station in Adenau sells 102 ron fuel, the scoobs love it

Thanks for the heads up! will probably need some

that okay Ian?

Claire_PPP · #**164** 24-05-2018, 11:40 PM

Have a fab time guys and gals! May your weather be warm and your beers cold!

Rdlangy1 · #**165** 25-05-2018, 05:59 AM

Have a safe trip everyone

Have a superb time and be safe..

ScoobyStu · #**166** 25-05-2018, 05:57 PM

Have a great time, enjoy and stay safe. Look forward to seeing the pictures and videos

Ferd · #**167** 25-05-2018, 06:04 PM

We have arrived......

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Rdlangy1 · #**168** 25-05-2018, 06:04 PM

scotty · #**169** 25-05-2018, 06:25 PM

Magine we all went the car park would be door to door with motors all windows down climbing through cars to get out

Seanedg · #**170** 25-05-2018, 08:51 PM

Some pics from today, nice drive, weather was wonderful. DSC_0014.jpg DSC_0007.jpeg DSC_0008.jpeg DSC_0009.jpg DSC_0017.jpeg

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scotty · #**171** 25-05-2018, 10:40 PM

Nice pics looks like everyone needed a refreshment of flavoured water shall we say

Ferd · #**172** 27-05-2018, 07:44 PM

Eating at the castle restaurant

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Rdlangy1 · #**173** 27-05-2018, 07:45 PM

Ferd · #**174** 28-05-2018, 12:23 PM

We came all this way and the ice-cream cafe was shut #refund

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Rdlangy1 · #**175** 28-05-2018, 02:05 PM

Great pics mate

Ferd · #**176** 29-05-2018, 02:35 PM

And so they all made their way home

My album for the trip can be found here

Seanedg · #**177** 29-05-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferd

And so they all made their way home

My album for the trip can be found here

We are all waiting at euro tunnel, fantastic pics and love the video.
See you again soon, what a cracking weekend we had.....

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Rdlangy1 · #**178** 29-05-2018, 03:23 PM

Glad all had a great time and safe return

Mike j · #**179** 29-05-2018, 04:21 PM

Well that was awesome! Thanks to everyone for making it so memorable.

Frenchie · #**180** 29-05-2018, 06:30 PM

Nice set of pictures Feed.

Frenchie · #**181** 29-05-2018, 06:32 PM

Spell checker doesn't like Ferd!!

Ferd · #**182** 29-05-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchie

Spell checker doesn't like Ferd!!

Shame you didn't come - really wanted to hear that new exhaust of yours, I want to look at my options in the coming year.

Granby · #**183** 29-05-2018, 07:14 PM

What a great trip, even though the Maloo wasn't 100% it was a brilliant 5 days, and once again a BIG THANK YOU to Big E for everything he did (even the magical mystery tour

)

Ferd · #**184** 29-05-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Granby

What a great trip, even though the Maloo wasn't 100% it was a brilliant 5 days, and once again a BIG THANK YOU to Big E for everything he did (even the magical mystery tour

)

BIG"E" · #**185** 29-05-2018, 07:26 PM

Wow what a great weekend !!

Thank you to everyone and my co-pilot that made the 10th SES trip a 100% success.

everyone got on very well and the first timers all had a brilliant time, which makes the trip even better from a personal point of veiw.

Thanks to all for my pressy, I suppose Ill have to go back next year to buy some more laps..

Steve_PPP · #**186** 29-05-2018, 08:01 PM

Great to hear everyone had a good trip, and all cars made it back safely.

NL03Scooby · #**187** 29-05-2018, 08:26 PM

Nice to hear you all had an awesome weekend and made it back all present and correct. Hurry up next years trip, not sure I can wait a year from now though!

Seanedg · #**188** 29-05-2018, 08:29 PM

Yes, thanks BigE and thanks for the lap yesterday a very big help, Need a copy of that go pro video....
Myself and Cheryl would like to thank everyone for a fantastic weekend.
We made some wonderful new friends.
Miss you all, roll-on next year.

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SpecB · #**189** 29-05-2018, 09:16 PM

Great weekend! Bloody M25/M20 though in the rain!!

Hope Power Ranger Dave made it home safe!

Granby · #**190** 29-05-2018, 09:54 PM

Someones photo bombing our group pic

SpecB · #**191** 29-05-2018, 09:59 PM

https://imgur.com/a/ahiQSgA

Granby · #**192** 29-05-2018, 09:59 PM

Bolesroor · #**193** 29-05-2018, 10:02 PM

Thank you E for another amazing trip

and organising everything for such an awesome weekend with such a great bunch of people. You know who you are

I could spend the next few hours writing up all the memories for us this year but just to say what a cracking location the hotel was. Stunning view, really close to Brunchen and wasn't Frank just so brilliantly funny.

Liz and I had such a brilliant time and she even has the bruises to show for it, 23000 steps later! Thanks to that naughty but nice man Steve aka alfa male and the lovely Cheryl for encouraging her to venture where the sign strictly says NO SPECTATOR'S!

Dave the mad biker, hope you got home safe mate?

Hopefully see you all soon,Thanks again Ian

Bolesroor · #**194** 29-05-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Granby

Awesome Ian

SpecB · #**195** 30-05-2018, 09:36 AM

Just got the unpacking done!

nikkinokkinoo · #**196** 30-05-2018, 12:52 PM

Link to my photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X57puDisseavkPU03

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Ferd · #**197** 30-05-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo

Link to my photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X57puDisseavkPU03

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Great photos, love the one with the horseradish sauce

Granby · #**198** 30-05-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo

Link to my photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X57puDisseavkPU03

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Cheers for the first photo Nick

scotty · #**199** 30-05-2018, 01:00 PM

Granby did you do the usall at the usall bend

Seanedg · #**200** 30-05-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecB

https://imgur.com/a/ahiQSgA

Love the pics; beer.....

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