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Old 11-04-2006, 06:31 PM
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Just getting my list together

Got all my bits todays 1 more sleep

Got 1300 euro today for 950 odd quid, rate was 3.93% bargain

I need a checklist though guys, feeling like Ive missed something
Old 11-04-2006, 06:33 PM
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SHOES

Old 11-04-2006, 06:35 PM
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Old 11-04-2006, 06:36 PM
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Does someone know if you need to wear a helmet if you're driving a cabrio on the Ring?



Thanks
Old 11-04-2006, 06:41 PM
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fpmsl @ Stickie YES STICKIE SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ok im off to go pack
Old 11-04-2006, 06:42 PM
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no helmet needed
Old 11-04-2006, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean_RS
no helmet needed
I was not sure of it,if you have a rollcage you need to wear a helmet,so i was a bit confused.

Old 11-04-2006, 06:46 PM
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My list.. may help someone to jog their memories.

Personal items:
Camera and charger
SD cards
Laptop
Spare Contact lenses
Glasses
Clothes
Toiletries
Power Adaptors


Essentials
Driving license
Passport
MOT - certificate
Insurance - certificate
Triangle
First Aid Kit
Fire Extiguisher
Breakdown Cover
E1-11 Insurance


Spares
Bulbs
Sensors
Triangle
Oil
Brake Pads
Spark Plugs

Clothes Case:
7x boxers
7x socks
5x shirts
5x t shirts
5x jeans and belts
1x rockports
1x trainers

Toiletries Case:
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
After shave
Shampoo
Shower gel
Comb
Hair mousse
Anti perspirant – Deodorant
Teabags
Sweetners

Misc Items:
Cash
Cards
Phone & charger
Map/Directions
Passes?
Hotel details?
Phone numbers?
Power adaptors
Torch
Toolkit

Old 11-04-2006, 06:47 PM
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but I'm taking my (crash) helmet!

Alex
Old 11-04-2006, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
My list.. may help someone to jog their memories.

Clothes Case:
7x thongs
7x socks
5x shirts
5x t shirts
5x jeans and belts
1x rockports
1x trainers

Old 11-04-2006, 06:54 PM
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Batteries for digi cam
Towels
Cushions
Old 11-04-2006, 07:59 PM
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Fuck I'm stupidly excited at the mo - just in the middle of packing my bags!!!

Sticky....cushions

I've got a tub of Swarfega...well you never know - who wants to bet Jim needs to use it first!!!
Old 11-04-2006, 08:03 PM
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Poor Jim
Old 11-04-2006, 08:06 PM
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Fair play to him tho - if he gets there & back with no major issues I reckon he should win a PassionFord Perseverance award !!!!
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PMSL
Old 11-04-2006, 08:14 PM
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Don't forget your high-visibility orange or green vest/jackets neither - which by law you need to carry on the continent if you breakdown on the motorway


luckily for me, they are a standard issue at work for wandering round the trainlines with
Old 11-04-2006, 08:15 PM
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Oh & SiB should get a PassionFord Determination award! LOL!
Old 11-04-2006, 08:17 PM
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3 more nights to go for me. But I will see you guyz there.

Anybody care for some chocolate?
Old 11-04-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedy G.
3 more nights to go for me. But I will see you guyz there.

Anybody care for some chocolate?
The same rate as last time? - 1 kilo for Ł10?

If so, i'll take 1 kilo of milk and 1 kilo of dark please
Old 11-04-2006, 08:22 PM
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Actually Speedy, yeah il take a Kilo of dark please pal

Anyopjne want any spares? So i can get my money back?
Old 11-04-2006, 08:23 PM
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Guyz, this was intented as a joke but I'll see what I can work out with my uncle.

I'm starting a new thread and could someone make that a sticky for a few days so that I can keep track of it.

I'm not promising ANYTHING but I'll do my best.

https://passionford.com/forum/viewto...729422#2729422
Old 11-04-2006, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Oh & SiB should get a PassionFord Determination award! LOL!
Thanks Lee - I should update my post as there's been more dramas - let's just say another major car component has had to come off and i'm borrowing someone else's - fitting it now!

I'll tell more when I'm at liberty to say...

Simon
Old 11-04-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Sticky....cushions
Cushion fights my friend

No last year we only had one cushion each and a very sore neck
Old 11-04-2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
LouLou - i've been asked by a certain Slowpoke to take pictures of your baps and clart - do you want to slap him or shall I?
Pmsl yes please feel free to slap him as it might be a while till i see him


Originally Posted by StickerPaul
Oh and good luck tomorrow Lou, have fun & do us all proud girl
Thanks hun i hope i dont embarress myself to much
Old 11-04-2006, 09:34 PM
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Bedtime for me now. Sleep well peeps.
Old 11-04-2006, 10:21 PM
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Well everything packed hopefully

Just a few bits for the car needed tomorrow, haven't got a triangle, or any vests, gonna try and get together a first aid kit, but anything else will have to do without
Old 12-04-2006, 12:19 AM
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Just got home from visiting a lady friend in Elland

Not sorted anywhere to kip in Donno yet but have PM'd John. If he can't put me up, I'll drive down to Donno from ehre at 2am then jump straight in the car with Dan

Can't wait folks! Shame I have to go to work tomorrow and it's actually 2 sleeps for me

Can't wait to get the crew back together again
Old 12-04-2006, 05:20 AM
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WAHAY... THE TIME IS HERE!!
Old 12-04-2006, 07:01 AM
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Everyone who is driving to Folkstone today, SAFE JOURNEY.

See you all tomorow
Old 12-04-2006, 07:15 AM
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Old 12-04-2006, 07:29 AM
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Sheeet!!!!

cant believe there is less than a day to go.

Got to figure out how to switch my headlights into the ghay euro position and we are good to go.

half a day left in the office and its playtime !!!!
Old 12-04-2006, 07:32 AM
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Leaving home in 15mins.*





*subject to Nicole actualy being ready....
Old 12-04-2006, 07:37 AM
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YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAW

I'm ready to roll

setting off at 4pm
Old 12-04-2006, 08:22 AM
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im so excited i cant wait till 0900 tomorrow then ill be on my way
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Originally Posted by Steve rs
im so excited i cant wait till 0900 tomorrow then ill be on my way
same here!!!


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Wrap up warm folks, Im being told Snow is forcast for the weekend above 600m
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It just started to hail
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Originally Posted by ON-UJAH
It just started to hail
Excellent!
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the wetter the better


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