daleyboyVR6 6 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yea it sounds like a good team building exercise, even going away with a bunch of people you hardly know in itself is a bit daunting let alone everything else. I suppose whats the point of hiding your car away in a garage ? maybe thats missing the point and having a car like we have should be an enjoyable thing and not an anxious one................................ :-p Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ohhhhh Dale i owe you one mate, completely forgot about getting my passport! bollocks!! Still not 100% on going and risk stone chipping my baby after shes been pampered! Link to post Share on other sites
cadguy77 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Andy> are you missing an PMR? I've found one in the car . I'll return it at EasterYes I am. I wondered where the f**k that had gone. It's been the puzzle of the last year! I'll swap it for a charged one at Dover Cheers' date='Andy[/quote']So mine must be, as I thought, on a table in the cafe :-(It's either yours or mine. You may as well have it as I have 3 anyway! Alternatively, yours had green batteries and mine had silver/black. Sweepstake? Winner takes the radio?!Cheers,AndyAnd the winner of a slightly used PMR unit is..........Nige with the correct answer of Green Batteries Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thats the spirit Dale this kind of thing is totally out of carictor for me to but i am soooo looking forward to it with a little bit of nerves to but who cares I can't wait :-p :-d 8-) Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 OMG just looked at the counter too 44 days till drivin heaven 8-) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 OMG just looked at the counter too 44 days till drivin heaven 8-) shit. I best get a move on... Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 going away with a bunch of people you hardly know in itself is a bit dauntingThat's the most daunting part, IMO. I didn't withdrawal behind long black hair and hoodies as an adolescent for nothing ;-) The group is going to be large enough so that no one will know everyone so we are all in the same boat, even the seasoned members.Saying that, the first two or three LHD roundabounts can be interesting for the uninitiated! Just remember the residents of Boulogne are used to inexperienced 'Roast Beefs'. The new route has us on the motorway in no time. Where we stay until about 40miles of Nurburg.I can understand the financial aspect, things aint getting any cheaper, except poisonous toys from China. If needed I'd be happy to live on beans on toast for months afterwards. The 'Ring is my heroin.But please, don't feel pressured into going. TGP.S. As a taster have a go on the A507 between Buntingford and Baldock one sunny day. Then imagine how much more fun it would be if it was one way and you could use the full width on corners. A sort of methadone if you like. Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Great words there Nige Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Im a ring virgin too (in the clean kind lads and lasses) so it is going to be interesting for me, im a little nervous about meeting everyone for the first time, but as everyone has already mentioned, most are in the same boat and I must admit this is THE friendliest forum I have ever been on, it is like a hugh group of mates that have started their own forum just for the sake of it and with all the combined knowledge, knowhow and technical/mechanical ability amongst the whole group I have no worries about if my car brakes down or anything at all. I am really looking forward to it even though I am going to be scraping the money together, I've got a car, two bikes and a cat to pay for on one wage, as well as having to save and pay for a holiday to America leaving in the middle of April but I am going to do EVERYTHING I possibly can do to make sure I am there!!!It is going to be awesome, just the sight and sound of all the VR's driving down the motorway and onto the ferry, it is going to be one of the rare sights that you dont often get to see, Im getting excited about it now just talking about it. Plus I am really looking forward to putting faces to names as well.If anyone has any doubts after they have booked their tickets, just push them out of your mind and tell yourself you are going no matter what. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Great words there Nige I think I've just been out saged by Samson :-p Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Samson I go Florida 4 weeks after the ring trip as well.........but looking forward to this more Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 seriously craggsy?Thats where im off to, going to do the whole tourist thing and drive down to Miami on one of the days. Small world eh??? Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 OMG just looked at the counter too 44 days till drivin heaven 8-) shit. I best get a move on...only 43 for me! still carnt wait am bringing some mates too,so we should have a good piss up at camp site Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboyVR6 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The A507 is a favourite of mine nige, been up there many times with the Corrado, its going to be touch and go with the passport though, cos its my first one i cant fast track it. They say a six week wait i got the form just got to get some photo's of my dazzling features..................im going to try my best though...................... :-p Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Careful with the photos daley, I heard you need to have 'proper' passport photos, whatever that means, but the photo machines in lesuire centres and stuff apparently arent good enough anymore. I could be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboyVR6 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My driving license and tacho card was done with one of those machines and that seemed to be good enough just got to set the seat up correctly and your not smiling or picking your nose or whatever........................Dale........... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 just go to the passport office, get it done alot quicker that way pete Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The A507 is a favourite of mine nige' date=' been up there many times with the Corrado, [/quote']In the dry, the 'Ring only has 2 or 3 places where it's trickier / blinder than the A507. At 11mins a lap speed anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Dale if you pay£7.50 check and send the po checks its all ok which garentees that they wont send it back which speeds it up. I just renewed mine and they are well fussy these days but it did only take 6 days you will also need the Equivelent to the E11 card again ask a the po but that is free. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yea it sounds like a good team building exercise' date=' even going away with a bunch of people you hardly know in itself is a bit daunting let alone everything else. I suppose whats the point of hiding your car away in a garage ? maybe thats missing the point and having a car like we have should be an enjoyable thing and not an anxious one................................ :-p [/quote']I only knew one person the first time I went. I didn't even know the driver of te car that got me there and back (thanks, Aswad)! You'll have no trouble getting on with everyone here (aside from FourMotion, who's a grumpy bastard ). Stop pondering, keep hold of your ticket, and we'll see you at Dover in March!Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Andy> are you missing an PMR? I've found one in the car . I'll return it at EasterYes I am. I wondered where the f**k that had gone. It's been the puzzle of the last year! I'll swap it for a charged one at Dover Cheers' date='Andy[/quote']So mine must be, as I thought, on a table in the cafe :-(It's either yours or mine. You may as well have it as I have 3 anyway! Alternatively, yours had green batteries and mine had silver/black. Sweepstake? Winner takes the radio?!Cheers,AndyAnd the winner of a slightly used PMR unit is..........Nige with the correct answer of Green Batteries Damn! Where the hell did mine go then?!Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Cowpatmatt 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 P.S. As a taster have a go on the A507 between Buntingford and Baldock one sunny day. Then imagine how much more fun it would be if it was one way and you could use the full width on corners. A sort of methadone if you like.Great road!!! I used to ride my motorbikes and test out all my cars there. I used to live in Sandy, Bedfordshire, so not far from there. Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Dale... you have to go!! I'll be going round like a snail feel the same as you 'bout my pride and joy... I think you're sold anyway... :-) the passport is quite quick it'll be back by Easter for sure... send it off mate Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 This forum will be clogged with ring stories when we all get back.........then you'll read em and regret not coming Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Another holiday Craggsy???! Link to post Share on other sites
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