Title: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: johnevans3 on February 23, 2006, 03:02:21 am
If $$$$'s are no object, this is the way to do it......but you know, you would loose out on fast driving over cobblestone streets in a more than loaded VW with Giles, dinner with the CA gang at Le Flambleau, camping with Brian, Jimmy, Ian, and Chris, no catching the TGV in Paris with RedStu, no tropicoma or watching porn with JP and the guys, no midnight political discussions with Andy Zarse, no hanging out with Steve talking about Corbras (British or American car?), no concert provided by the Racing for Holland crew, no helping with the beer mountain project, and no ride back to the train station with Big H. There are just too many important memories left out of this trip. Those who take this one will never know what they really missed out on. Just wish I could do it again. Maybe next year.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/site/html/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/site/html/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Canada Phil on February 23, 2006, 05:41:57 am
Hi John,
Thanks for showing me how much I am saving by sleeping in a field with friends ::)
Canada Phil
Thanks for showing me how much I am saving by sleeping in a field with friends ::)
Canada Phil
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: hgb on February 23, 2006, 08:23:08 am
And they got it wrong too. The race starts at 17:00 this time not at 16:00.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Robspot on February 23, 2006, 09:39:33 am
Sod all that John, if I had £5000 to spend I'd go for that trip without a hesitation. Who wants to spend a week in a field with a load of smelly men?
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: jpchenet on February 23, 2006, 09:43:07 am
Or do the same trip but arrange it yourself and only pay £2000!!!! ;)
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: geoffd on February 23, 2006, 09:47:07 am
Also, they are going to get one hell of a shock when they turn up at Bloxham and find a small industrial estate where the old Jaguar XJ220/Aston Martin DB7 factory used to be!
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: knetter on February 23, 2006, 10:43:29 am
The thing I cannot believe is that the organization actually recommends going back to their chateau at 10.30 pm to have a good nights sleep in their barroq rooms??????
Is there somewhere I can puke??
Is there somewhere I can puke??
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 23, 2006, 11:07:45 am
Bloxham. Have they really shut the DB7 factory. There used to be a suberb Hook Norton pub in Bloxham.
Anyway, the single room supplement is over a grand. I'll get change out of half of that. I'll start with a delightful tour of the Surrey and Kent countryside (M4/25/20), a P&O cruise to Calais, stay in one of the top hotels on the Rouen Bypass, down the famous N138, staying in Chateau d'Bailey Caravan (with full en-suite, mini bar, large patio area, pool etc), full English breakfast every morning, tours of the circuit by goped with a traditional "all you can eat and drink" Maison Blanche barbecue in the evening, Club Arnage T-shirt, seats in the Jaguar Grandstand AND no single supplement.
Anyway, the single room supplement is over a grand. I'll get change out of half of that. I'll start with a delightful tour of the Surrey and Kent countryside (M4/25/20), a P&O cruise to Calais, stay in one of the top hotels on the Rouen Bypass, down the famous N138, staying in Chateau d'Bailey Caravan (with full en-suite, mini bar, large patio area, pool etc), full English breakfast every morning, tours of the circuit by goped with a traditional "all you can eat and drink" Maison Blanche barbecue in the evening, Club Arnage T-shirt, seats in the Jaguar Grandstand AND no single supplement.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 23, 2006, 11:24:11 am
And I've just noticed this bit of Blasphemy
"who has raced everything from a Ferrari GT40 to a 7 Liter Chevy powered Riley & Scott prototype at Le Mans,"
"who has raced everything from a Ferrari GT40 to a 7 Liter Chevy powered Riley & Scott prototype at Le Mans,"
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: rcutler on February 23, 2006, 12:08:52 pm
The US flight is extra too!!!! There is only a pool of pit passes!!! The Red Lion Pub Is packed every night, usually I end up stood outside!
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: BrickWC on February 23, 2006, 08:23:42 pm
Is time travel included?
”the 73rd running of the legendary “24 Heures du Mans.”
I suppose they do'nt know the result
Steve
”the 73rd running of the legendary “24 Heures du Mans.”
I suppose they do'nt know the result
Steve
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: LangTall on February 23, 2006, 11:32:25 pm
I like this one:
On Friday, June 16th 2006, they "will drive our motor coach on the track, so that you can better understand what these drivers are facing for 24 hours."
WTF?? They are going to drive a round with a motor coach the day prior to race?? They'll prolly drive on the public road parts of the track, which are open for any dumb ass with a car at that time ;D
On Friday, June 16th 2006, they "will drive our motor coach on the track, so that you can better understand what these drivers are facing for 24 hours."
WTF?? They are going to drive a round with a motor coach the day prior to race?? They'll prolly drive on the public road parts of the track, which are open for any dumb ass with a car at that time ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 23, 2006, 11:35:58 pm
It sounds like the well constructed marketing-speak of an estate agent.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 24, 2006, 12:18:45 am
It sounds like the well constructed marketing-speak of an estate agent.
It doesn't sound very good in English. Is it any better in American (or Dutch)?
I'm sorry , but for 5 grand I'd expect more than a bus trip to Carrefour.
Roll up, Roll up. Conducted tour of the Maison Blanche and Houx Annexe campsites, meet and drink with all the celebrities. Only $500 or $600 with Tropicoma (we're all on a percentage here lads)
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 24, 2006, 12:48:17 am
They seem to have missed out a number of events in their itinery.
Not a mention of lawn mowing on BSJ.
No memtion of CD Microwave cookery.
Who's going to drop them a line and invite them to the Poo bar?
t.
Not a mention of lawn mowing on BSJ.
No memtion of CD Microwave cookery.
Who's going to drop them a line and invite them to the Poo bar?
t.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 24, 2006, 12:54:57 am
Quite right, they don't know what they're missing, without our input and percentage. But no mention of the poo bar may mean they know its been flattened. No, no chance. And who is this Robin Donovan, the name sounds vaguely familiar, but not in the same league as Dinger
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: LangTall on February 24, 2006, 10:21:40 pm
They seem to have missed out a number of events in their itinery.
Not a mention of lawn mowing on BSJ.
No memtion of CD Microwave cookery.
Who's going to drop them a line and invite them to the Poo bar?
t.
And don't forget watching 'The Italian job' on wedenesdaynight and 'Le Mans' on Thursdaynight in the open air on high volume, and the special performance of the Flying baguettes on fridaynight!Not a mention of lawn mowing on BSJ.
No memtion of CD Microwave cookery.
Who's going to drop them a line and invite them to the Poo bar?
t.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 25, 2006, 10:34:19 pm
I just found this updated description of the trip.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 25, 2006, 10:43:09 pm
Wonderful. All the best tours start in Reading, and I wish I had a pound for every stop off in the Rudmore Cellars. Plus I'm a bit worried about "Drining for Holland". You see I've never drined
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lorry on February 25, 2006, 11:10:20 pm
Could this be the climax of the trip.
(http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/photos/gal/Doris_Photos_2003/038_35.jpg)
(http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/photos/gal/Doris_Photos_2003/038_35.jpg)
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 25, 2006, 11:44:53 pm
First class Tom. ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Snoring Rhino on February 26, 2006, 12:54:20 am
Excelent Tom ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: LangTall on February 27, 2006, 12:14:06 am
I just found this updated description of the trip.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
Wonderfull. ;D I'll PM you the DfH bankaccount number for all the visitors you book. :Phttp://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
ps: the nick is with an A not an O ;)
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 27, 2006, 01:35:00 am
I just found this updated description of the trip.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
Wonderfull. ;D I'll PM you the DfH bankaccount number for all the visitors you book. :Phttp://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
ps: the nick is with an A not an O ;)
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: jpchenet on February 27, 2006, 10:08:04 am
I'd better hold back on that VIP pass for Tom or there'll be coachloads turning up with them!! :o ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: knetter on February 27, 2006, 11:52:02 am
I just found this updated description of the trip.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
http://www.fastlanetravel.com/revised/2006_trips/2006_lemans.htm (http://lemans.tmdg.co.uk/2006_lemans.htm)
T.
Excellent!! ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: rcutler on February 27, 2006, 12:17:58 pm
LOL
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Bob U on February 27, 2006, 12:43:44 pm
Wonderful ;D ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 27, 2006, 12:52:59 pm
Superb, hilarious and an absolute gem! ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: TonyT on February 28, 2006, 08:56:24 am
;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Bobblehat on February 28, 2006, 09:23:27 am
brilliant Tom ;D
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Barry on February 28, 2006, 12:27:10 pm
Read this after a sh*te 4 days, made me smile and laugh out loud. started a new week with a sunnier disposition :) :)
Well done Tom.
Well done Tom.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 28, 2006, 08:58:04 pm
Read this after a sh*te 4 days, made me smile and laugh out loud. started a new week with a sunnier disposition :) :)
Well done Tom.
Well done Tom.
Barry,
I'm glad to hear I brightend up your day. :)
t.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: johnevans3 on March 01, 2006, 07:16:23 pm
By George, I think you've got it!!!! What a hoot. Well done and I like your trip much better.
Title: Re: This is the way to go to Le Mans
Post by: Lawnmower Man on March 01, 2006, 09:39:32 pm
By George, I think you've got it!!!! What a hoot. Well done and I like your trip much better.
Hi John,
Have you managed to get me that Jackalope yet?
It's not long now before Bluebonnetes start flowering that should bring a few out.
T.
Don't Mess with Texas. :-)
