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Old 15-04-2008, 03:11 PM
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Default 6 days till the 'Ring

And I'm not ready....

Crossing - booked!
Hotel - booked!
car sorted - doh!!!!

Not sure what to do - my Porsche 928 isn't being reliable at the moment and my pug 205 diesel isnt worth going in LOL

I think I might have to buy a stop-gap car

what about you?

Alex

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Old 15-04-2008, 03:15 PM
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you should get a GP mini
Old 15-04-2008, 03:17 PM
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Should be getting it through an MOT this week, then just got to put a few miles on the engine before we go!
Old 15-04-2008, 03:20 PM
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We're going on the 15th of May. It will be my first visit and i can't wait
Old 15-04-2008, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSkins
We're going on the 15th of May. It will be my first visit and i can't wait
Tis going to be spot on

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Old 15-04-2008, 04:51 PM
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Borrow my pulsar and don't bring it back?!
Old 15-04-2008, 06:07 PM
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Will be booking first thing next week, i'm going onto Poland on the wednesday so should be a good trip.
Old 15-04-2008, 07:35 PM
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Will be good to see you there Rick
Old 15-04-2008, 07:39 PM
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yeah as alex said im looking forward to seeing you in germany

alex if you aint got a car in time you can take my scoobie for a few laps if you wish
Old 15-04-2008, 08:09 PM
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I am also car-less at the mo Alex

Time to buy a car then if its only 24 days to go!!!!!!
Old 15-04-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Sketch
I am also car-less at the mo Alex

Time to buy a car then if its only 24 days to go!!!!!!
Golf 1.9 8v gti???

I think so!!
Old 16-04-2008, 03:27 AM
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Blimey the 10-14th May is catching up quick!

I've got the car thank god, will need some new tyres by then though

Bills bills bills!


But hey, it'll be worth it! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Who's on the Norfolk Line Ferry?

Si
Old 16-04-2008, 08:52 AM
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Are you staying at Edgars, Si?
Old 16-04-2008, 08:54 AM
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The answer is YES to that Alex
Old 16-04-2008, 08:58 AM
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not going this time, going around august time

have a good time lads.
Old 16-04-2008, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan


not going this time, going around august time

have a good time lads.
Thanks for letting me know .
Old 16-04-2008, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Sketch
The answer is YES to that Alex
good stuff see you there!
Old 16-04-2008, 09:09 AM
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For the 1st time in 4 years my car is sitting there ready to go. I only need to fill it up & im on my way. Hopefully
Old 16-04-2008, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
For the 1st time in 4 years my car is sitting there ready to go. I only need to fill it up & im on my way. Hopefully
That's it you've jinxed it now!!!
Old 16-04-2008, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
For the 1st time in 4 years my car is sitting there ready to go. I only need to fill it up & im on my way. Hopefully
I was smug like that last year...

But its not as much fun! lol


Alex
Old 16-04-2008, 09:24 AM
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i did mike, as i gave up my spaces to you about 2 months ago you checky bugger as i said if i was going i would be going with a group of about 10 of us.

But we have decided to go slightly later as we have a few cars that we need to get ready
Old 16-04-2008, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
That's it you've jinxed it now!!!
Ive always got the diesel's to fall back on hun
Old 16-04-2008, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
i did mike, as i gave up my spaces to you about 2 months ago you checky bugger as i said if i was going i would be going with a group of about 10 of us.

But we have decided to go slightly later as we have a few cars that we need to get ready
Ah, not quite as Mike put it to me.

Shame you're not coming anyway Ryan.
Old 16-04-2008, 09:36 AM
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Yep affriad so, mike asked if i 100% wanted to go and i said i wasnt sure on 1, if the car was going to be done, and 2, if the mrs could get the time off due to starting a new job.

So rather than be a cock , there and then i said i would give up my 2 spaces, as i knew you and your dad both wanted to bring friends this year, and as your regulars i thought it was only fair, and to be honest i think it would prefer to go later on in the year as its going to be fecking cold!
Old 16-04-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
i did mike, as i gave up my spaces to you about 2 months ago you checky bugger as i said if i was going i would be going with a group of about 10 of us.

But we have decided to go slightly later as we have a few cars that we need to get ready

You have a shit memory, you said the bint wasn't going, you never mentioned anything about YOU not going . You even posted on some of Guido's threads about seeing him in May . However, at least I now know and your space has gone to someone else already .
Old 16-04-2008, 09:44 AM
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i got to wait till end of august for my virgin trip
Old 16-04-2008, 09:46 AM
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Mike, has Charlie confirmed yes/no yet?? I've twisted Nevs arm even further but aren't too confident.
Old 16-04-2008, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NathR
Mike, has Charlie confirmed yes/no yet?? I've twisted Nevs arm even further but aren't too confident.
Not yet, he will be coming over tonight to pick up his new suspension, so I should get a definitive yes or no then.

I have someone desperate for your slots as well, so you need to let me know ASAP .
Old 16-04-2008, 09:48 AM
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Hull-Rotterdam 9th May!!! Cant come soon enough

Looks like it will be as busy as a normal easter weekend
Old 16-04-2008, 10:07 AM
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All sorted thanks to Mike!
Old 16-04-2008, 10:08 AM
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Ok Mike, who would that be then? Charlie isn't upgrading the Seat is he?

Nev's over tomorrow fitting KW springs to his Cupra funnily enough.
Old 16-04-2008, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by NathR
Ok Mike, who would that be then? Charlie isn't upgrading the Seat is he?

Nev's over tomorrow fitting KW springs to his Cupra funnily enough.
Polly X and his other half off here .

Coincidentally, full KW coil-over suspension.
Old 16-04-2008, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
All sorted thanks to Mike!
For when matey?

And what in? I want you to take me round inthe Turbo
Old 16-04-2008, 10:30 AM
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lee going to the RING?!?! i thought you hated it there

anyway i'm pretty much ready. only thing left to do is a brake flud change next week

doing better than the first year, the sierra's engine blew up 2 days before we left and it was mapped by chip on the autobahn
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ps i'm on the norfolkline, same boat as you lot
alex, you on that boat?
Old 16-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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yeah on speedy ferries at 07:00 on the 10th

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Old 16-04-2008, 11:47 AM
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Think i'm on the hull rotterdam on the 9th
Old 16-04-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
lee going to the RING?!?! i thought you hated it there

Well I do... but Marias always wanted to go and so said we would... but now as time has gone on I am REALLY looking forward to it!!! can't wait!

Fancy doing the convoy thing over to be honest as thats always good fun...

so when are the majority of people going?
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leave dover @ 8am on the 10th to dunkirque.

the convoys over are great. we have to pull over quite often when the fords break down tho


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