thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Anyway I would like to say a big big thank you to both Jim and Nigel for there sterling work in getting everyone across Europe together - was an almost impossible job and was done brilliantly the banter on the radios was pure class No worries' date=' my navigating bird could have done better or maybe I should just learn my Left from my Right. Dread to think what my mobile bill is going to be like, especially using GPRS to view the webcam before deciding what time to get out of bed.I had a really good laugh with everyone on the trip and the spirit in the campsite despite about 2 foot of snow was upbeat and really good fun - it was a real shame about the weather but there is nothing we could do about it. I am glad the hotel group managed to get some track time and it looks like you all really enjoyed yourselves.I was so pleasantly surprised by the weather on Sunday, far better then we could possibly imagine following Saturday. Did indeed have a good time, although I only drove one lap. My tyres had me understeering like no bodies business but at least they kept me moving in a straight line on the none toll roads. Anyway made up for it with pax laps with AndyL and Nigel Pinder, who apparently was taking it easy - not that I noticed :-) Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Comments regarding the speeding incident have been removed from this thread. Any more comments posted up about the incident will be removed and this thread will be locked...........End of. Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nicely done Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I wud def go bk. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Lee 1 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 You missed one on P152 Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 has ne1 heard from Matt since? Did he get bk ok as he wud've missed his ferry. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I found an exhaust rubber on the side of the road' date=' which must be fate so I'll bring it. [/quote']By chance got introduced to NigelP, I happened to be in the car park when he came in after lapping all day with his son, not long before closing. He agreed on a pax lap in his new Mk2 if I went to get my skid lid. When I got back I found him under the car with a handful of cable ties securing his exhaust because his exhaust rubber had melted through. Go figure!! Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi everyone I hope everyone is well and all got home in the end. My computer is fooked so I have borrowed a lap top. Well what can i say I had a great weekend no a fantastic weekend and hope to get the opertunity to go again. Thanks to everyone who went couldn't of spent the weekend with a better bunch, and thanks to nige for everything Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I mustve had 5 or 6 ppl comment on my driving position lol Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 and how many hadn't seen it before? 4 or 5 ;-)on a serious note http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7312477.stm makes you gladder that we all made it back to the UK safely. Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 http://www.nu.nl/news/1496004/122/Britse_snelheidsduivel_met_237_per_uur_over_A76.htmlMod Edited again. Forum link required registration to access. Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 think we managed 30mph thru Belgium esp over the bridges :s blizzard dont describe and it dont helpthat Id never driven in snow b4 Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 has ne1 heard from Matt since? Did he get bk ok as he wud've missed his ferry.According to a Dutch news website they got a 1870E fine = £1500 Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 How do you know that Goth? You got any links? That is a stupid amount... Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 oh thats not good at all, poor bloke. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Follow the link in Ingham's post and use a translation website. As VDubGirl said above any flame post will be removed so let's keep the conversation friendly and constructiveHere's a link about someone getting 150hrs community service in the UK for being caught doing the same speed http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/6662143.stm Personally my free time is worth more than £10 an hour to me. Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just out of interest, do they collect the fine before they will let you go?I suppose now the goverment is getting more pro-europe aswel there is no chance of bailing out back home and just not paying the fine like many do over here when they get them in the states. Jeremy Clarkson said he has 13 from the USA back along haha Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just out of interest' date=' do they collect the fine before they will let you go?I suppose now the goverment is getting more pro-europe aswel there is no chance of bailing out back home and just not paying the fine like many do over here when they get them in the states. Jeremy Clarkson said he has 13 from the USA back along haha[/quote']they were never in custody, meaning there's an hotel bill to add. But I'm assuming the have to pay the fine, and a car release fee, before the car is released.If I'd known that I wouldn't have worried about the 'aerial speed checking' signs when I was driving to the Grand Canyon. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Comments regarding the speeding incident have been removed from this thread. Any more comments posted up about the incident will be removed and this thread will be locked...........End of. Thought we shouldn't be discussing this anymore? Please confirm...Matt will probably have to read through this stuff when he's back, if he doesn't end up locked up so can mods please remove threads :-)Where is the lock or consistency?! Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 It's a tricky one. I agree the discussion needn't get personal like it did. But it happened, they've paid the price, no one is boasting about it so I don't think that we should sweep it under the carpet.I will make one quick edit though... Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Exactly mate... I agree it should be allowed to be discussed! An individual branded the whole club which was the issue (we are obviously not condoning the speeding) mods just need to be clear why they're removing posts... I hope all is well as can be for Matt. Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 fingers crossed as him and his bro are nice lads. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice lads as Larry at hotel liked james Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Very nice lads as Larry at hotel liked jamesI was going to start an entire new thread for hotel banter. Just so that I could ignore it completely. I already get enough from Donna! Link to post Share on other sites
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