Convoy to Spa 6 Hrs

[son of a vette]

Getting excited now!

My brother (Mattius), sisters boyfreind (Stu) and I leave tomorrow on the ferry from Rosyth at five, all going well will be in Spa for early evening Friday.

Gutted my Dad (Vetteg) can't be there in the vette, but pretty sure this trip won't be the last (and we haven't even got there yet) and he'll be there next year, along with Matt's latest creation!!!

See you all there on Friday for a great weekend of racing.

Chris

[touching cloth]

Ok, starting to gather collection of bits from around the house, so checklist time I thought:

Docs :
Passport
Driving Licence & Photocopy
Hotel & Travel Itineraries
V5
Insurance Docs
European Health Insurance Card
Travel Insurance Doc (if applicable)

Car :
Tools
Spare bulbs & Fuses
Scissor Jack & Wrench
Oil
GB sticker (or Euro Plate)
Sat Nav
Ipod

Me :
1 pair of double sided pants
1 pair of shorts
2-3 T shirts
1 Fleece
Selection of Cameras and memory cards

Think that's me ready

[dinkel]

Sinc, you're not coming in one of them 3/4 pants now are you?

[FUBAR]

dinkel said:

Sinc, you're not coming in one of them 3/4 pants now are you?

You may laugh....I once bought myself a nice pair of 'just above the knee' length shorts, didnt try them on until 1st day of my holiday, to find knee length on normal peeps are almost ankle length on those of us who are vertically challenged

I reckon I need to buy hot pants to get normal shorts length.

OMFG, the image of me in hotpants has terrified me, hate to think what the rest of you must be thinking

[touching cloth]

runaway.......aaaaargh

[900T-R]

FUBAR said:

OMFG, the image of me in hotpants has terrified me, hate to think what the rest of you must be thinking

So you'll be pretty easy to identify, too at the Ring, then - height = width, and shorts that aren't short?

[dinkel]

He better stay in the car

[FUBAR]

900T-R said:

FUBAR said:

OMFG, the image of me in hotpants has terrified me, hate to think what the rest of you must be thinking

So you'll be pretty easy to identify, too at the Ring, then - height = width, and shorts that aren't short?

Eric, for some reason Im think you'll take one look and say "Him, that one over there. He MUST be FUBAR"

ETA: Coz I'll be the handsome (if slightly portly) one standing next to TC the bum bandit (not too close to him for obvious reasons)

Edited by FUBAR on Thursday 4th October 11:33

[dinkel]

Is Sinc coming in the Miata?

[AngryS3Owner]

Oh dear, why do I get the feeling this is going to be a lot of fun, can't wait.

TC - some of us need a little more than what's on your list, don't suppose you could be a good chap and make sure I've remembered everything I need could you?

[Godzilla]

touching cloth said:

Godzilla said:

Fingers crossed that Stratstone Corvette can fix my gearbox in time and I should make it to the 'Ring public day and the Spa track day.

Looking forward to meeting you guys there if all goes well and good luck to BossCerbera for the race!
(Leave it you Phil to not even have a hotel booked! )

Be good to see you there David.

Great news today, Stratstone have come up trumps and fitted a new gearbox to the Z06, so I can't think of a better way to run it in than to take it on this trip!

Picking it up tomorrow and will see you guys in the 'Ring car park on Monday (or passing you on the circuit! )

If you see me before I recognise your car, come and say hello.

[900T-R]

Not going to attend the Sunday evening dinner at Pistenklause, then, David?

[Godzilla]

900T-R said:

Not going to attend the Sunday evening dinner at Pistenklause, then, David?

Hi Eric, no, I'd love to, but 2 nights away from the family is the most I can do at the moment.
Have a hot rock steak for me!

Are you driving the 'Ring and Spa in your Saab?

[900T-R]

Nope - I had hoped to get the TVR on the road by now so held off on subscribing to the event, so now I'm just daytripping to the Ring on Sunday (in a Smart Fortwo...) and attending the evening dinner.

Haven't even had time to pick up the 'proper' Saab yet from Beek Auto Racing, and the RingShed will take a few weekends' worth of wrenching before it's trackworthy.

[zz top]

grahamn said:

touching cloth said:

G, I am coming down the M4 from Maidenhead, pretty sure we will be RV'ing at Clacketts as per...

Happy to meet you on the m4 somewhere or just at the big C if that is easier. What time do we think we need leave Clacketts by, 0530??

Clacketts at 5.30 it is then.

Christ that means I will have to leave Newbury at around 04.00

Looking forward to seeing all you guy's again. Collecting the Griff tomorrow evening from Dulford Automotive then travelling to B&B for overnight in Ashford. Will be at at eurotunnel departure gait Sat am waiting for the convoy. zz

[touching cloth]

zz top said:

grahamn said:

touching cloth said:

G, I am coming down the M4 from Maidenhead, pretty sure we will be RV'ing at Clacketts as per...

Happy to meet you on the m4 somewhere or just at the big C if that is easier. What time do we think we need leave Clacketts by, 0530??

Clacketts at 5.30 it is then.

Christ that means I will have to leave Newbury at around 04.00

Looking forward to seeing all you guy's again. Collecting the Griff tomorrow evening from Dulford Automotive then travelling to B&B for overnight in Ashford. Will be at at eurotunnel departure gait Sat am waiting for the convoy. zz

Hey there Chris, I forgot you were heading down a day before most of the Monster lot, I prolly have your mobile tucked away somewhere so will dig it out and give you a bell if we can't spot you

[zz top]

touching cloth said:

zz top said:

grahamn said:

touching cloth said:

G, I am coming down the M4 from Maidenhead, pretty sure we will be RV'ing at Clacketts as per...

Happy to meet you on the m4 somewhere or just at the big C if that is easier. What time do we think we need leave Clacketts by, 0530??

Clacketts at 5.30 it is then.

Christ that means I will have to leave Newbury at around 04.00

Looking forward to seeing all you guy's again. Collecting the Griff tomorrow evening from Dulford Automotive then travelling to B&B for overnight in Ashford. Will be at at eurotunnel departure gait Sat am waiting for the convoy. zz

Hey there Chris, I forgot you were heading down a day before most of the Monster lot, I prolly have your mobile tucked away somewhere so will dig it out and give you a bell if we can't spot you

Great will e mail you number just in case. I expect at that time of the morning i will hear the rumble well before you arrive. Best i get the coffee's in..... zz

[dinkel]

touching cloth said:

. . . if we can't spot you

I'll be wearing a fuchsia polo: can't miss that

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WAapKx2TvM&mod...

[amazon]

touching cloth said:

Ok, starting to gather collection of bits from around the house, so checklist time I thought:

Docs :
Passport
Driving Licence & Photocopy
Hotel & Travel Itineraries
V5
Insurance Docs
European Health Insurance Card
Travel Insurance Doc (if applicable)

Car :
Tools
Spare bulbs & Fuses
Scissor Jack & Wrench
Oil
GB sticker (or Euro Plate)
Sat Nav
Ipod

Me :
1 pair of double sided pants
1 pair of shorts
2-3 T shirts
1 Fleece
Selection of Cameras and memory cards

Think that's me ready

Silencers!

Chargers and adaptors.

[bosscerbera]

I'll just buy the one lap and see if I can sneak past...

Listening to the Boss echoing in the night time air. it's loud!!

Wild, wild ride. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!