The Ring 2010 - Official Thread

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Have you still got that travel pussy, probably coming in handy at the moment.....being one handed an all that.

Don't be daft Scott , had to test it out once home.

For those wondering, the pub we went into on a night out had machines in the toilets that dispensed travel pussy's. Yes we had to blow some up and throw them around the pub like kids.

[Anger]

Map checked, crap fuel map added, ALS back and insurance/ breakdown cover sorted

Gatwick this weekend and then all sorted

Top bananas James

[Hongkongfooi]

New whiteline droplinks and geo check tomorrow. it had better get rid of the knocking at the back

Millers cvl boost arrived today

Oil change last week

Euro's to get....think everything else sorted.

cross fingers/legs that the car will come back in one piece!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

New whiteline droplinks and geo check tomorrow. it had better get rid of the knocking at the back

Got my front drop links swapped today with whiteline ones (Cheers Rich) as Brent advised my oe links had a lot of movement in them. Seems to have made the front end a lot less clunky over the local speedbumps!

Had my oil done last week too, hopefully we'll have a great trip with no problems!

[Scott.T]

HOTEL DOESN'T TAKE CARDS SO NEED TO HAVE ENOUGH EURO'S TO SETTLE UP AT END.

I took all euro's last year and didn't use card at all.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

HOTEL DOESN'T TAKE CARDS SO NEED TO HAVE ENOUGH EURO'S TO SETTLE UP AT END.

Cheers for the heads up Scott will remember to hold enough euros back then.

I got £500 (£500.99p to be precise) worth of euro's yesterday and I got 555 euros.

Is that a spooky omen or what

Decision made, i am going.
Am C.J's co driver.
Wicked,can get excited now.

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

HOTEL DOESN'T TAKE CARDS SO NEED TO HAVE ENOUGH EURO'S TO SETTLE UP AT END.

I took all euro's last year and didn't use card at all.

Scott
Good shout,had forgotton that one.
Another thing people dont forget a camping type chair,something i forgot last year and its a must.

I have just clarified the cash question with Jacqueline and that is correct.

Cash only for the room and tab.

Originally Posted by Crowman

Decision made, i am going.
Am C.J's co driver.
Wicked,can get excited now.

Mate, I'm over the moon you are coming and glad to see you rooming and co driving with chris.

Originally Posted by worzel

Mate, I'm over the moon you are coming and glad to see you rooming and co driving with chris.

Mate, goes without saying, huge thanks for the offer to take me, its perfect now that myself and Chris can split the costs and i will be sat in front of car.
Now got to see if my SES polo will fit over the cast, am guessing not, may need a little bit of re-work

Happy days mate. I'm sure you could un pick something on the sleeve.

[Greig]

Does this mean you are taking the slg then steve??

Originally Posted by Greig

Does this mean you are taking the slg then steve??

I am indeed.

It's about this time (5.00pm) that we'll be getting to the hotel in just one weeks time.

As soon as we get out of the car, it will be a big stretch, a bigger fart and then a very very big and very very cold beer or 8.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... beeeeer

About 10 mins after we arrived last year

Oi thats not fair & it was only a shandy as i went straight to the Ring. Just had a txt off Ray & Neil there on board the ferry now for a 21.00 start lucky sods. They dont get to there until tommo lunch time though.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Nige

Oi thats not fair & it was only a shandy as i went straight to the Ring. Just had a txt off Ray & Neil there on board the ferry now for a 21.00 start lucky sods. They dont get to there until tommo lunch time though.

We're pretty much packed and ready to go as well

On the boat at midday tomorrow, see you guys at the hotel on Friday

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

We're pretty much packed and ready to go as well

On the boat at midday tomorrow, see you guys at the hotel on Friday

You jammie get. Im sick of all this waiting around. Anyway have agood one mate . You will know when your getting close to the Ring. The cars get faster

[Hongkongfooi]

have a good trip steve...see you next friday for your driving stories you lucky git!

[Claire_PPP]

Ohoh, one more sleep! (I'm not excited... much!)

See you all next week - we'll keep the beers warm for you!

Originally Posted by Nige

Oi thats not fair & it was only a shandy as i went straight to the Ring. Just had a txt off Ray & Neil there on board the ferry now for a 21.00 start lucky sods. They dont get to there until tommo lunch time though.

Mate you necked the shandy and we turned around and you had gone, a little keen to get on the ring wernt you.
Are Ray & Neil staying at worzels palace?

Originally Posted by Claire_PPP

Ohoh, one more sleep! (I'm not excited... much!)

See you all next week - we'll keep the beers warm for you!

Nice one Claire, Safe trip, see you and Steve next friday

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Are Ray & Neil staying at worzels palace?

Yes they are.

For 2 weeks I believe. I could be wrong.

Cheers Mr E

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Claire_PPP

Ohoh, one more sleep! (I'm not excited... much!)

See you all next week - we'll keep the beers warm for you!

Have a great time.

See you both in less than one week.

Ray reckons Neil is trying for a sub 8min lap In an Evo X i cant see it. I think Neil is up to it i don't think the car is. He will go for it though. 2 set's of wheels & pad's i think he's taking. I just hope he dont bin it before we get there. I really want to get behind him on track. I even dream of this one quick lap now.

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Claire_PPP

Ohoh, one more sleep! (I'm not excited... much!)

See you all next week - we'll keep the beers warm for you!

Can you keep my beer cold for me instead please

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Anger

Can you keep my beer cold for me instead please

picky picky!

all the cold ones will be gone by the time you lot get there

[SpecB]

Better save some for us we'll need them by midnight!

We are sure to be propping up the bar

[Kei Man]

Originally Posted by Crowman

We are sure to be propping up the bar

just remember martyn pain killers and beer can be bad.(unless you are using the beer as pain killers) I know what you mean about the cast, when I did my fingers(severed tenons and cut right to the bone) the cast was on for 6 weeks.


Any way enjoy folks, we expect pics and hopefully video as well.

Originally Posted by Kei Man

just remember martyn pain killers and beer can be bad.(unless you are using the beer as pain killers) I know what you mean about the cast, when I did my fingers(severed tenons and cut right to the bone) the cast was on for 6 weeks.


Any way enjoy folks, we expect pics and hopefully video as well.

My cast is due top come off the tuesday after we get back,cant bloomin wait, will be a good few months of physio then.

Will certainly not be mixing any pain releif mate.
Only take them to sleep now, so can have the odd beer or ten

[Hongkongfooi]

I think you are all going to think me and my mate Sim are Pansies as we don't drink much going by this thead!

We are there for the

Not at all Tim. We are not that bad really

At the end of the day mate, this trip is all about whatever you want it to be. There will be some beers flowing for sure, but not silly amounts. Far too many miles in the pipeline for that.

I will however be somewhat numbed of an evening on at least one occasion.

Exactly as steve said, we have made it sound like we are all piss heads, we actually only got fully bladdered one night, ok so we did roll back to the hotel at about 7am.
the rest of the time was, either on the ring or down watching, we had some very nice relaxing evening meals,and drove to some stunning places with some stunning roads.
You know the great thing is with a good bunch is some go on the lash, some go racing, some go sight seeing and we all end up in a nice restaurant in the evening or back at the hotel with many a story to tell.

Hope this furkin changes
http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Raci...it.aspx?sday=5

looked a few days ago and forecast was spot on.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Hope this furkin changes
http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Raci...it.aspx?sday=5

looked a few days ago and forecast was spot on.

Doesn't seem so bad....hope the crossing is calm though!

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Doesn't seem so bad....hope the crossing is calm though!

lol, too right mate, me and boats dont mix.
We have been very lucky last few trips its been perfect, at least its only about an hour and half crossing

Busy today then
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/webcams.html

[BIG"E"]

The Final Count Down
We will all be meeting at the services just of junction 11 on M20:

http://174.120.1.36/~stop24co/index....cilities&hl=en

post code CT21 4BL

At 06.40 to leave 07.00.

Then onto the Port of Dover arriving @ 07.15 for the 08.00 sailing to Dunkirk.
You will need to show you booking confirmation emails and passports.


For those traveling along the coast and the Hastings crew.


We are meeting at 05.40 leaving @ 05.45.at the ARC car wash (TN35 5DA)


A259 Rye Road, Hastings, just up the road from B&Qs

People meeting here:

1. BIG"E"
2. Spunky
3. Nige.
4. Hongkongfooi
5. Lucky.


If the list is not correct please let me know, or add to it if you wish..

[SUBARMAN]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

I think you are all going to think me and my mate Sim are Pansies as we don't drink much going by this thead!

We are there for the

We don't drink alcohol any more (maybe the odd shandy/glass of wine, that's all) so will sit in the pansie section with you and watch the others get hammered and enjoy the show.

[C. J.]

As we are suposed to be there 45 mins before ferry crossing would it not be better to give an extra 15mins ?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by C. J.

As we are suposed to be there 45 mins before ferry crossing would it not be better to give an extra 15mins ?

The times have all been previously discussed.
If you want to hang around for an hour thats up to you.

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

The times have all been previously discussed.
If you want to hang around for an hour thats up to you.

Thanks for the kind anwser !
When i popped over to see crowman friday and asked about a him he did not know of a time of leaving the services .
As always your reply seem as if you are thinking i emply that i am over ruling you it was only a question or suggestion !

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Thanks for the kind anwser !
When i popped over to see crowman friday and asked about a him he did not know of a time of leaving the services .
As always your reply seem as if you are thinking i emply that i am over ruling you it was only a question or suggestion !

Sorry if I was abrupt, CJ.

The times where all discussed yesterday after the geo day with Worzel, Crowman and myself.

We did this trip last year and everything went as smooth as clock work, apart from a couple of unfortunate incidents.

[C. J.]

Hopefully it does this year too