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| Topic Started: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:32 pm (599 Views) | |
| merc190uk | Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:32 pm Post #1 |
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Who's up for it ? i am big time, just not been able to sort much info/research yet spoke to DaveIrl about it in very small detail here's my thinking  three day break leave uk fri/fri evening (if all could get fri off work that would be cool ) and camp somewhere in Ireland fri night drive to and gtg sat in Dublin, camp the evening drive back to uk Sunday i think this could be a great idea and we have several members over there now so this could be a really good time for all of us to meet up i know not many members from north and south will want to drive the many miles but would be one hell of a convoy through Ireland  so have i made any suggestions that are way outside the box or just impractical ? or have i missed something really obvious that would help or hinder this idea but most of all who wants in ? COME ON IT WILL BE GREAT, WE ONLY LIVE ONCE i hope to hear from you all soon  Steve |
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| shrekky | Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:54 pm Post #2 |
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actually steve..............us northern lot could drive to stranrar for the ferry  ...lol
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| alan | Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:59 pm Post #3 |
this looks like fun
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Depeneds when its on might be up for it |
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| merc190uk | Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:00 pm Post #4 |
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if thats do able then thats cool all options are great if it means more can come although i see this posts had several visits but only one post  if you thinks no way thats silly or just impractical then say so as thats the great thing about this forum, getting feedback on ideas |
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| merc190uk | Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:01 pm Post #5 |
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this year was thinking late sept- nov any laters to close to xmas and too ealy doesn't give enough warning |
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| marcus.hopkins | Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:42 pm Post #6 |
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Hell yeah Dave always makes an effort to come here so why not recipricate. Marcus |
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| eire_190 | Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:48 pm Post #7 |
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AT LONG LAST....... WOOHOO!!!! lol. Count me in anyways. But i can only imagine it involes a lot of hassle/expense for the UK members. So ive no doubt that it is impractical, but if a few people got behind the idea im sure it would be a very worthwhile trip. C'mon. |
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| dave_irl | Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:06 pm Post #8 |
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wherever it is, I'll be there. Dunno where to camp in Dublin, but there are plenty of places in mega scenic and picturesque Co.Wicklow.. just south of Dublin and no major distance to the return ferry.. as for the friday night, you have the whole island to choose from 
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| alan | Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:40 pm Post #9 |
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this looks like fun
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That time of the year would campsites not be closing down for the winter but I would say oct would suit most best give everyone time to book ferrys and time off work |
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| jeremy | Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:49 pm Post #10 |
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I bet Michael would be up for it, Put my name down as well please. Jeremy  
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| marcus.hopkins | Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:38 am Post #11 |
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Why not camp in daves garden all 91 of us LMAO |
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| niall_190e | Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:10 am Post #12 |
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now that would be a convoy and a half .... Yes it might be a bit expensive for the uk lot but admin could contact ferry company and ask for better rates as its a "club".... Dublin is a bout a 3-4 hour drive from me so not a great problem. Plus if it was this year it would give me a kick up the asre to get my kit on and sprayed ... Why not leave it to next year and ppl will have plently of holidays to play with, because i know that i have no holidyas left from work at this point and some ppl will be on the same boat ... Great idea though !!! |
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| dave_irl | Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:57 am Post #13 |
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I love offset.
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and some people have cars to build 
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| Tim.W | Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:14 am Post #14 |
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Hey all, i may well be up for this. my girlfriend has been wanting to go back to ireland for awhile... being irish and marroned in the UK. i will have to know exact dates before i know i can come, but in theory im up for it! will be good to see ppl again, and im not too far from fishguard too. keep me posted! Tim |
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| Big Ben | Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:48 am Post #15 |
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We could all meet at the Anglesea Circuit before driving the last few miles to Fishguard. As for where to camp, the closer to Jonnie Fox's in Glencullen the better!! Link to Jonnie Fox's website! Perhaps if one of our Irish members gave them a call they would know somewhere! |
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| dave_irl | Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:39 am Post #16 |
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Some great mountain roads up there, my friends do some midnight runs regularly I think it would be a good location, that whole area or near Glendalough or something is all very tourist friendly i.e. will have good campsites 
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| shrekky | Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:41 pm Post #17 |
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i will be up for it if its left until next year
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| merc190uk | Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:31 pm Post #18 |
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ok this is a good start we have members up for it so thats great i'll do a poll to ask what year you want 08 or 09 we could do both seriously though the hardest part will be getting us all together in time for the ferries  do we get the ferry over lunch time fri (means day of work for people to get there in time) or late fri night then most of us will not need to get the day off but some still may. tents or hotel ? (hotel = warmth and bar  )lets keep this one rolling as it could be agreat gtg / road trip
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| JensonGB | Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:29 pm Post #19 |
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I'd be up for it next year, pretty much out of holidays this year  Damm good idea for a GTG
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| jeremy | Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:33 pm Post #20 |
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Hey #1, The excuses are coming out already. Do a poll for how many want to do this year, maybe at the next half term.? I'm ready already. we could definately meet at Anglesea ...mebee? Jeremy
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| merc190uk | Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:40 pm Post #21 |
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POLL ADDED AT TOP ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Three choices available to choose from
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| nezamr | Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:45 pm Post #22 |
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i'm back up to bangor uni in a couple of weeks time, so i'd be up for it! |
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| alan | Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:26 pm Post #23 |
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this looks like fun
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Looks like I'm the only one willing to camp out then must be my student skintness lol or my scouting background but either way this is looking more likely to be a happening bring it on |
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| MICHAEL | Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:45 pm Post #24 |
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Indeed I am Jeremy. Sometime after we get this one completed, I'd like to see one in the North. As a bonus I can arrrange a track day at Nutts Corner Circuit. |
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| jeremy | Mon Sep 1, 2008 1:41 pm Post #25 |
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Bumpety-bump. Jeremy
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| alan | Mon Sep 1, 2008 2:16 pm Post #26 |
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this looks like fun
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votes seem kind split for this year and next why not do one down south near dublin and one up north in belfast |
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| tdipd130 | Mon Sep 1, 2008 6:30 pm Post #27 |
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I'd def be up for it in '09 when i have a merc lol. Dublins only a 3hour 'spirited' drive from me |
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| jeremy | Mon Sep 1, 2008 6:33 pm Post #28 |
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I am going to keep driving this thread until it happens (the gtg that is) Jeremy
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| merc190uk | Mon Sep 1, 2008 6:41 pm Post #29 |
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well so far the voting looks like we go in 2009 with a day off work so we leave fri and we get drunk in a hotel it can still change yet come on 2008 |
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| jeremy | Mon Sep 1, 2008 6:49 pm Post #30 |
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Vote for 2008 coz in 2009 we go to Hockenheim. to meet with our german friends. Jeremy
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| jockmerc | Mon Sep 1, 2008 8:29 pm Post #31 |
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If its next year then count me in!! I am allways game for a guiness fest!!lol
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| MICHAEL | Mon Sep 1, 2008 9:42 pm Post #32 |
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Maybe one in the North first then! There's a good track available and plenty of nice B&B's too. 
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| kentronix | Mon Sep 1, 2008 11:27 pm Post #33 |
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camping would be cold but it just meens you need a thicker beer jumper to get you through the night. I am up for it in theory, cost/funds and temps will dictate which car I come in. Another option is a static caravan somewhere, or a few. |
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| zoomer46 | Tue Sep 2, 2008 5:50 am Post #34 |
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great idea,sounds like fun,and would be an easy trip for the members in the west and wales, also dublin is quite central and does not take too long from either port. |
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| jeremy | Sat Sep 6, 2008 7:01 pm Post #35 |
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Bumpity bump Jeremy
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| Bart707 | Sat Sep 6, 2008 9:18 pm Post #36 |
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I really would love to go but as im too young to drive, does anyone want to pick me up on the way??!! Bart |
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| merc190uk | Sat Sep 6, 2008 9:20 pm Post #37 |
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been done before
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| Bart707 | Sat Sep 6, 2008 9:28 pm Post #38 |
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Seriously?... i was partly joking, but i would love to come!?!? |
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| jeremy | Sun Sep 7, 2008 6:06 am Post #39 |
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Where are you? Jeremy
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| Bart707 | Sun Sep 7, 2008 8:13 am Post #40 |
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As my mum and dad live seperatly, anywhere - Bath, Bristol, Chepstow, Clifton etc... |
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