Geneva road trip & tour of JLC Manufacture

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jonby said:

I've not been following this thread that much recently as it mostly seems like banter rather than important stuff

Do I need to know/do anything ?

I have my eurotunnel booked, hotel in Beaune booked, deposit paid re the Beaune meal and french toll tag clicker. Do I need to be doing/taking anything else ?

Also, I seem to recall a dresscode instruction from JLC ? What's the situation with jeans for the evenings/daytime whilst in Geneva ?

Are you doing the Black Forest route back? If so you will need to book the Hotel Ritter in Durbach for the 12th and you will also need a Swiss Vignette. If not then you have done everything required.

On the subject of dress code, JLC have asked for business casual for the Manufacture visit. It is their offices and they do have other customers and visitors so they wish to maintain a professional aspect. For the meals, it is casual attire. Personally I shall be wearing chinos, shirts and jackets for most things.

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yeti said:

I shall, as is my god-given right as a Morgan owner, be wearing tweed for the entire time

The boxer shorts will make you itch

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tonyhall38 said:

tag french thingy done.....

Just for you Tony so you know you have everything done

Book the 06:50 Eurotunnel Folkestone-Calais on the 9th April
Book the Mercure Hotel in Beaune for one night on the 9th April
Book return Eurotunnel on 12th April

Breathalyser Kit (not absolutely necessary as law not in force. Best to have a dual pack or two separate ones)
High visibility jacket (one for each passenger, which must be stowed inside the car)
Warning triangle (we should all have one of those in the boot)
Bulb Kit (cheap one from eBay is fine as we cannot use the bulbs anyway)
Swiss Vignette (we will be on a Swiss motorway for a while so this is required)
Sanef Tag (optional but beats the queues)
Best to have with you your driving licence, V5 and insurance certificate.

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tonyhall38 said:

am only missing swiss thingy.....will google it now

I'm not sure you will need it if you are not doing the Black Forest route back. I think Geneva to Calais is A16 all the way. Perhaps someone can confirm that before you buy a Vignette.

Edited by v8woollie on Tuesday 2nd April 13:11

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It states on the toll tag instructions to place it behind the rear view mirror on the patterned part of the windscreen. I don't have a patterned part. I also read somewhere that they do not work on heated windscreens, which mine is. Is that correct and, if so, where should I place mine to get picked up by the toll booth?

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Neil1300R said:

Are we going to start a new thread once the trip starts - so we can upload photos etc for those left behind?

Oh yes

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Neil1300R said:

It does work with heated screens. Got mine slightly to the left of the rear view mirror, top of the screen. Look at mine next week then attach to the screen whilst you are on Eurotunnel.

Ta

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Cockernee said:

That's the spirit

Back on topic, I suggest that we use a channel number that is not the default when you buy the radios (channel 1) as I am sure veryone never bothers to change it, so can we agree to change all to channel 2 ?

That is for those with radios

I suggest we select a channel and sub channel when we meet at Folkestone. I have my Binatone 8km set, Nick's same set and a spare Motorola set. I think we may have a set for nearly every car!

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peterr96 said:

Gits!

HTH

[v8woollie]

Good to know. I think I will use BlueTac to attach mine as I can see it is very sticky and may be a ber to get off again.

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theno23 said:

Talking of oil - my V8V is about 1/3rd up from min, but doesn't seem to use any oil normally - is it worth toping up to nearer max, or leave it?

Hmmm, let's think

TOP IT UP!!!

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Only 50 posts to go and this will be the longest thread on the AM forum

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I think we may get some decent weather. Beaune looks sunny but 12 degrees on the 9th, Geneva looks a mix of sun and cloud but 15-18 degrees on the 10th and 11th, Durbach looks like rain and 15 degrees on the 12th.

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tonyhall38 said:

i got my tag....

About time:

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I finally have the list of room allocations for the Valle de Joux. I will be sending it to you all via email this evening. I hope you will be happy with the allocations but, as I'm sure you will appreciate, getting 28 rooms is a bit if a challenge! So it was best efforts

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I'll bring both so we should have a spare.

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I have sent the room allocations and final agenda for the Valle de Joux portion of the trip via email. I have also sent a list of the diners and dietary requirements for the Beaune evening for you to check (only reply if there is a correction). Some other minor information is in the email too. I hope I have got to you all in the email but as always please let me know if you haven't received it.

I think that is it. All that remains is to say see you at Folkestone and I hope you enjoy the drive, the Beaune evening, our time with JLC and the Black Forest run.

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tonyhall38 said:

you keep thinking mate....

The watch might be cheaper

No pressies necessary. Just wish my wife could have been with us to meet you all and enjoy the trip. Will have to be at Hever for that as I can't make the Spring Run.

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Neil1300R said:

I'll buy the wine this lunchtime then.

Well done Neil. Taking one for the team - I hope they appreciate it/you

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Neil1300R said:

Lovely afternoon spent in the bar with Simon, drinking a couple of bottles of Montrachet.
Thats my thank you to him. The bar has been set low for you all to beat

Lovely afternoon and so nice not to have the riff raff there! The Batard Montrachet was superb. Us City boys know how to party

Edited by v8woollie on Friday 5th April 23:47