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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 2, 2011 19:09:20 GMT
Ferry all booked now,
Gonna phone hotel tonight.
Cant Wait, cheers pilgrim
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 2, 2011 19:44:27 GMT
coastaldivvy, great to have you come and join us! I'll put you on the sign-up board when I get another moment.  cheers, Pilgrim.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 20:21:07 GMT
Hasn't Coastaldivvy booked the wrong weekend ?
Thought it was the weekend before.
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 2, 2011 20:40:52 GMT
All booked now with propper dates
thur 21st Poole to Cherbourg fastcat
mon 25th cherbourg to poole fast cat
booking the correct dates i have managed to get the same routes and times as molestrangler so i will meet up with Ian and Pat at the ferry terminal and run down with them.
Cheers Bev for noticing my mistake, the best thing is now its a week earlier , theres a week less to wait to go away.......lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2011 8:28:37 GMT
Cheers Bev for noticing my mistake, the best thing is now its a week earlier , theres a week less to wait to go away.......lol No problem, still thinking about doing this since I can't go to JR11 but have to wait for work schedule. |
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 3, 2011 18:53:24 GMT
That'll be a thanks from me too Bev. I saw 'ferry booked' without noticing the dates................  All's well etc...... coastaldivvy, can you can confirm hotel or camping? Thanks. ;D |
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 3, 2011 19:29:52 GMT
hotel all booked now pilgrim, thur,fri,sat and sun night.
ferry booked aswell with propper dates...lol
just got to list everything i need to take for me and bike and start getting organised.
putting the divvy in for service a couple of weeks before so i know she'll be uptogether, piece of mind.
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Post by molestrangler on Feb 4, 2011 8:07:58 GMT
Coastaldivvy,
Great news, look forward to meeting you.
Ian
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 4, 2011 11:11:08 GMT
Coastaldivvy, Great news, look forward to meeting you. Ian Got yourselves a mini rally there! Worked out fine. Pilgrim. |
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Post by stormbringer on Feb 5, 2011 0:07:18 GMT
I may well come along if its ok ,will look into booking from Poole .
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 5, 2011 11:51:38 GMT
Feel free Stormbringer. Be happy to have you along.
I'll put you on the sign-up list a bit later today, bit busy right now.
;D
Pilgrim.
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 5, 2011 12:30:22 GMT
more the better, only 6 bike spaces total on the fastcat so booking early is a must.
bike and one rider cost me £80 return
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 5, 2011 19:46:48 GMT
Good price that coastaldivvy! Numbers are growing, can't be bad. 5 or 6 bikes would be ideal for a first event so get booking all you others! ;D Note to all-comers: I've worked a bit on the planned routes and will give them a thorough run down before you all come over. I've yet to fine tune details for the weekend but one thing I'll announce now: Saturday evening 23rd will be 'Eat at Pilgrims', barbecue all being well, food and drink provided! So, you're invited!  |
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 5, 2011 19:51:31 GMT
saturday sounds good to me , "pilgrims it is"
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Post by molestrangler on Feb 5, 2011 20:33:01 GMT
Brian,
Sounds like a plan, Pat and I are looking forward to it.
Ian
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Post by stormbringer on Feb 7, 2011 15:44:28 GMT
I've tried contacting Condor at poole but no luck is there a booking line number .
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Post by molestrangler on Feb 7, 2011 16:36:20 GMT
I booked with Brittany Ferries via their website.
Ian
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 7, 2011 20:23:54 GMT
I booked on brittany ferries website as well.
office open until 1930hrs daily , but you can book online 24hrs aday.
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Post by stormbringer on Feb 7, 2011 22:35:27 GMT
Really sorry guys but can't make it after all .We've double booked my fault for not checking with Mrs storm.
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 7, 2011 22:44:34 GMT
Really sorry guys but can't make it after all .We've double booked my fault for not checking with Mrs storm. Nevermind. Perhaps another time/event........... Pilgrim. |
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 10, 2011 21:21:43 GMT
Hospitality taxi! Having invited YDC to eat at mine at least on Easter Saturday evening I'm going to try to arrange a taxi for you to get back to the hotel if you want to drink a few glasses of wine! No, there's no expense involved, I'll ask my non-drinking daughter who's around at Easter to get you back to Europ'hotel by car later in the evening. (I might have had a drinky or two myself........ :  We can sort details out before the evening......yes? Pilgrim. |
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 10, 2011 21:34:45 GMT
Thankyou in advance for your hospitallity
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Post by molestrangler on Feb 11, 2011 13:02:38 GMT
Brian,
Many thanks for the kind offer, we will be happy to accept.
Ian
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 11, 2011 21:27:04 GMT
No problems you guys, we have the OK from my daughter..... We just need a couple more bikes to make up the party. Pilgrim |
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Post by bimbler900 on Feb 12, 2011 11:34:16 GMT
Hi Pilgrim,
Can you add us to the tour please? We are booked on the overnight ferry Portsmouth - St. Malo arriving on the morning of 21st and are staying at the Europ Hotel for the Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday nights. Return ferry is the St. Malo - Portsmouth at 10.30 on Monday morning.
Sounds like a good meet......... hope you've booked some fine weather!
Peter & Vivienne
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 12, 2011 19:09:13 GMT
Hi bimbler900! More than happy to have you come along. Being an ex Essex man myself (nr Saffron Walden) how could I refuse....... Have a good read back through the thread and ask me anything you're not sure of. There are now three bikes turning up at Europ'hotel on Thursday and I have to work that day (damn  ) but I'll get out after work to welcome you all. Details closer to the event of course. ;D As for the weather, well..........bring your wet gear just in case but I'll do all I can.  Pilgrim. |
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Post by pilgrim on Feb 12, 2011 19:36:33 GMT
To you all coming over: coastaldivvy's search for a toolkit has prompted me to offer some advice of what you might need here and how to get over simple problems. On my bike I carry a tyre 'bomb', a spare bulb kit, chain lube and a simple First Aid Kit. Garages over here are very strict on their lunch hours, if you're in a hurry they're not! Some garages won't do bikes either, you have to go to a 'specialist' but tyre repairs should be OK. I carry basic size sockets and spanners to remove both wheels, cross-head and flat screwdrivers, selected Allen keys, plug spanner, enough to get the tank off and rummage below. Some electrical tape and plastic cable ties. Final choice/preference is up to individuals of course. Just my guidelines............. Pilgrim. |
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Post by ContourMac on Feb 13, 2011 9:15:01 GMT
As for the weather, well..........bring your wet gear just in case but I'll do all I can. Don't worry Pilgrim. Bimbler is acquainted with the inclement French weather  |
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Post by molestrangler on Feb 13, 2011 18:17:09 GMT
Brian,
Don't get too upset about the Thursday arrival as you did offer a run starting on the Friday. Besides as the ferry doesn't dock until mid-day we won't be with you until late afternoon, planning to enjoy a leisurely lunch once we leave the ferry. Last time we were in the area around St Mare Eglise we found we saw loads of places to eat so if all goes to plan we will be in La Gacilly sometime after 4pm. that said the plan is somewhat flexible so who knows.
Ian
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Post by coastaldivvy on Feb 13, 2011 19:15:42 GMT
Brian,
Don't worry about the thursday as Ian said it was organised from Friday midday, its our choice if for travel reasons we arrive early, nice to take a leisurely ride and lunch break and arrive later on thursday.
Be nice to get a good night in the hotel and unrushed morning before going out on the 1st ride on friday.
Just greatful :1. for the chance to get away
2. get away on the bike
Cheers Charlie
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) but I'll get out after work to welcome you all. Details closer to the event of course. ;D
