General " I'm excited about Le Mans" chat thread

[Oldwolf]

Are we there yet?

[Dickie Dastardly]

9am departure tomorrow, driving from Edinburgh to Hull, overnight ferry to Zebrugge landing at 8am then down the coast through Rouen to Le Mans - hopefully arriving 2pm ish Friday. 2 x Tuscans, 1 x Griff and 1 x VXR8; its been 8mths in the planning - time to go at last....

[MrC986]

We're sat on the overnighter from Portsmouth to Caen (23.45 as I type) & the atmosphere is great. ...although there was a disappointing low number of cars stickered up - this was partly made up for by a transit with a disco/smoke machine in the queue at the port! See those of you staying at PH early on Thursday afternoon

[AndyWoodall]

Yep, we were in the queue by the party transit. Also saw the PH stickered taxi.

We're on the Le Havre boat and heading out now. Sleep well all!

[va1o]

9.35am crossing tomorrow from Dover to Calais. Should probably start packing soon!

[Vocal Minority]

To Portsmouth! See you on the other side gang!

[rich85uk]

Be on our way to Dover shortly

[Dalto123]

I'm up! Leaving in about 20! Will be my first time driving a Jag too, do aim very excited!

[Craikeybaby]

Almost time to point the MR2 towards the Chunnel, felt like a kid on Xmas eve last night.

[rich12]

So jealous of you lot. Found out yesterday I could actually go in the end but I have no tickets, no car (sold it yesterday) and no one able to come with me.

[delays]

Joining this year with the males from the family - I received the grades for my Uni finals yesterday, and so an impromptu trip to Le Mans for the first time is a celebration.

All very last minute, but we're driving down to the Chunnel on Friday, returning back Sunday night and hopefully be back up to Scotland by daybreak on Monday.

[NNH]

Leaving the office and heading for the 1720 Tunnel!

[RSD 25]

I've always wanted to go to Le Mans & enjoy the atmosphere & the racing. Sadly i haven't got a car, got work at college to finish & i can't go on my own.

Guess it'll be the good old TV again.

[theaxe]

I'll be setting my 'out of office' in 20 mins time...

[Cobra Andy]

there were reports earlier today of total traffic chaos in Rouen.

Check your routes chaps and be safe

[NNH]

NNH said:

Leaving the office and heading for the 1720 Tunnel!

Oops - 1750 after traffic. On our way at last!

[mcelliott]

Arrived at Hotel Arbor a few hours ago - car was fantastic, never missed a beat. Settled down to watch the qualifying of the group C cars (what a noise!) and the Porsche super cup which also make a really good sound, I'd forgotten how good actually. Probably got one of the best views of the whole track, now able to view the track from a lot closer than previous years. We're situated just after the 2nd chicane, not more than 10ft from the trackside. Awesome stuff.

[Gandahar]

I'm planning on getting up at about 11am on Saturday before travelling to the tv room via a scenic route that takes in Majestic Wine. Will order a French themed meal for Saturday night; onions on my kebab

Pictures to follow.

Ok, it's not the romantic option Always enjoyable though even in Blighty.

Edited by Gandahar on Thursday 12th June 17:55

[RKi]

Was leaving from Premier Inn in Maidstone this morning and my friend misplaced a folder containing his passport and all the camping documents on my cars spoiler. Drove off and the folder vanished, never to be seen ever again. Some bds stolen it no doubt.

Typing this at home completely gutted now :[

[Jmracing66]

You must be the unluckiest man alive !