Scotland - Le Mans, Rosyth to Zeebrugge on Tuesday 12th

Scotland - Le Mans, Rosyth to Zeebrugge on Tuesday 12th

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rpa.janwell

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1,653 posts

243 months

Saturday 2nd June 2007
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Taking the afternoon ferry from Rosyth to Zeebrugge on Tuesday 12th, anyone else on the same run?

rpa.janwell, Sagaris
L5DYJ, Typhon

James B

1,310 posts

250 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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Yup! My co-pilot and I are heading down on the same crossing. My neighbour, Hollowpockets, will also be part of the convoy.

The list now reads:

rpa.janwell, Sagaris
L5DYJ, Typhon
James B & TBM (Dave), Audi S4 V8

Marc_b

9 posts

208 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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My Dad and I are heading over to Le Mans on that Ferry.
Think I would be struggling to keep up in my Diesel A3 though!

rpa.janwell

Original Poster:

1,653 posts

243 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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Almost a convoy already!! See you in Rosyth!!

Are you all headed straight to Le Mans from Zeebrugge?

James B

1,310 posts

250 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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Richard, Yes we'll be making a bee-line for Le Mans.

Had we been a day later we'd have takien advantage of the Audi drinks meet just outside Rouen but this year we'll just be happy to make it to the circuit without any detours....kinda overshot a turning after Rouen last time by 100km...... argue

I think you also know my co-pilot, Dave. He's an engineer at SS7. VERY tall and equally as nuts about cars as i am!

See you enroute!
James

Nicholas Blair

4,109 posts

290 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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I'm on the Thursday ferry - Should get to Le Mans Fri afternnonish......

rpa.janwell

Original Poster:

1,653 posts

243 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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James B said:
Richard, Yes we'll be making a bee-line for Le Mans.

Had we been a day later we'd have takien advantage of the Audi drinks meet just outside Rouen but this year we'll just be happy to make it to the circuit without any detours....kinda overshot a turning after Rouen last time by 100km...... argue

I think you also know my co-pilot, Dave. He's an engineer at SS7. VERY tall and equally as nuts about cars as i am!

See you enroute!
James
I take it DG won't be taking the RS4 then??!! He's far too picky about paintwork!!

James B

1,310 posts

250 months

Sunday 3rd June 2007
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No, it's my turn to drive this year as we took the Jag last time.
The RS4 will no doubt be tucked away in its protective bunker for the week we're away!!

Cheeky sod did suggest we give my car a good polish before we leave tho as it wasn't up to his usual standards....punch

He'll be round at mine a few times this week testing our camping gear and packing up the car. Also got a few subtle stickers to apply so need to get that done before the weekend as i'm off to the I.O.M on Fri for the TT.

Graeme (Hollowpockets) was suggesting meeting for a quick drink one night before we leave just to introduce ourselves and swap ideas on kit to bring along. If you were up for that we could get something arranged. In addition, as you're travelling in the sportscars i guess space will be at as premium. If it helps i'm happy to carry some kit for you in my 4 door boat!

Only 8 days left till...driving

rpa.janwell

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1,653 posts

243 months

Monday 4th June 2007
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Thursday evening looks like the only clear one - let me know if OK with you - my co-pilot gets back from SA on the Sunday, maybe earlier but will check on that. Car comes out of the garage on either Wednesday or Thursday, so have to do some miles to check systems....

We are taking the soft option with a hotel in town - so no extra kit in the Sagaris. The Typhon has four seats and good boot space - so not too bad on that either.

No further feedback on the other threads I have posted, but expect there must be others going...

Also worth sorting out a start point and time for Tuesday for travelling down - presume Portlethen Asda OK?


James B

1,310 posts

250 months

Monday 4th June 2007
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Richard,

Thurs is good for us.

I'll drop you an email to arrange a suitable establishment!

I'm still to plan my departure from Aberdeen but there's a possibility i may stay in Edinburgh for the weekend and Mon, travelling up to Rosyth on the Tues. I'll decide later in the week.

Cheers

James

TvR Driver

564 posts

255 months

Monday 4th June 2007
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Ferry !!!!

Hotel in Town !!!!!!

Next you will be taking a comfy old motorhome down with you ?

Long live the drive down !!!!!!!

Ty

rpa.janwell

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1,653 posts

243 months

Tuesday 5th June 2007
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TvR Driver said:
Next you will be taking a comfy old motorhome down with you ?
I think Jane will be well upset being called that!!!

Are you there this year Ty?

TvR Driver

564 posts

255 months

Tuesday 5th June 2007
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Hi You two

I dont think anyone would dare call Jane that !!!

I presume you are both driving down and i look forward to seeing the saggy with the louvres cut out and of course the typhon ( i hope the brake lights are working this year ! )

i have a hotel room on the friday and sunday nights but slumming it with a tent for the friday and saturday as ususal and hope to see you over the weekend for a cold glass of bubbly.

Take care

Ty

S2_DPD

249 posts

235 months

Wednesday 6th June 2007
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I'm on the Thursday ferry - anyone else?

Will be stickered up so difficult to miss....

johnych

110 posts

216 months

Friday 8th June 2007
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What time is the sailing on thursday? Am not going but you will all probably be in my vicinity or even driving by my office!

Famous Graham

26,553 posts

231 months

Friday 8th June 2007
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I never considered there might be a ferry from up here...what's the sailing time & cost, out of interest?

(Not going this year but might be worth contemplating for next year)

S2_DPD

249 posts

235 months

Friday 8th June 2007
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http://www.superfast.com/scotland/english/index.as...

It was red the last time I went on it, blue now. scratchchin

996TT_STEVO

4,078 posts

234 months

Sunday 10th June 2007
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Just returned from SPA, I go back out on the Thursday Ferry to go on Holiday to South France ( not Le Mans frown ) I will be taking the Black 996 Turbo, so pop over and say hello, good to meet some of you guys!

Nicholas Blair

4,109 posts

290 months

Wednesday 13th June 2007
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See you at the terminal Thursday..