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I propose...; An Irish GTG
Topic Started: Sun Nov 1, 2009 6:26 pm (115 Views)
RobertE	Sun Nov 1, 2009 6:26 pm Post #1
Serial victim... Posts: 6,876 Group: Members Member #1,403 Joined: June 13, 2007	It occurred to me that it would be a first-class idea to have a GTG in Ireland. Obviously things are a tad unpredictable at present, (when were they not?) and we would need advice about where everybody is over there (it's q. a big place, for those who don't know it) and we might all be broke and potless by next Spring, but might be worth saving up for. What I had in mind was to converge upon a place which is equally accessible for not only the Irish contingent but also those making the trip. It seems to me that about half way between Dublin and Belfast would make sense, as I agree with Dr. Johnson about boats: "Like being in prison with a chance of drowning..." The shortest direct route from here seems to be Stranraer. Late Spring of next year... Comments?



ML190E	Sun Nov 1, 2009 7:07 pm Post #2
Member Posts: 225 Group: Members Member #3,261 Joined: September 18, 2008	Sounds like a great idea robert I'll travel anywhere in ireland for a GTG



Johnboy Mac	Sun Nov 1, 2009 7:44 pm Post #3
Member Posts: 1,613 Group: Members Member #2,771 Joined: June 12, 2008	I advise taking the fast ferry (99mins) Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire for anybody coming from England then driving north.



alan	Sun Nov 1, 2009 7:46 pm Post #4
this looks like fun Posts: 4,004 Group: Members Member #2,052 Joined: December 21, 2007	was this not suggested before and nothing came of it ??? i would be up for it if it aint too far south then i can nip home and see the folks too



Big Ben	Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:43 am Post #5
Member Posts: 4,907 Group: Members Member #155 Joined: January 26, 2006	Good idea. It needs to be sorted early to allow for block booking of tickets etc to get the best discount. It will also allow time to save some cash for the trip! So just a few questions. How long should the stay be? Where will it take place? When will it take place? Where do we stay, what do we stay in? Approx costs? I would also suggest that it be paid for upfront (ferry tickets and accomodation) which will commit members to going earlier than normal GTG's. Perhaps an organizer to do this?



aemt	Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:57 am Post #6
Member Posts: 2,907 Group: Members Member #3,171 Joined: September 1, 2008	I agree with Big Ben. Principle is fine but needs organisation from an early stage and early commitment as it will not be cheap. Fag packet calculation for me would be �500 plus spending money from the Westcountry for 2/3 days. That is �200 ferry. �150 petrol plus �150 B&B/food for two. Edited by aemt, Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:00 am.



cossie connoisseur	Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:12 am Post #7
fat tits Posts: 9,674 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: December 18, 2005	cant see it happenin this side of xmas tho, im definatly up for it and proably will get some from further afield too



jeremy	Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:25 am Post #8
Member Posts: 6,573 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007	I did try to organise one of these before , with us mainland chaps meeting at Anglesey ??? Not easy to do because of the costs involved .... Just done a quick ferry check , fares could be over �250 ............. But definately one for the spring , April / May p'raps ? Start saving ....... Jeremy Edited by jeremy, Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:32 am.



RobertE	Mon Nov 2, 2009 9:36 am Post #9
Serial victim... Posts: 6,876 Group: Members Member #1,403 Joined: June 13, 2007	Apri/May sounds sensible. I suggest we do things in this order: 1. Organise venue in Ireland - the Irish Mafia to suggest this. 2. Get rough idea of numbers. 3.Departure points from UK mainland seem to be: (S-N): Fishguard, Holyhead, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Fleetwood, Stranraer and Cairnryan. If there are others, I can't find them. Once folk have booked, say a month in advance, they can confirm on here, then we know. 4. Accomodation is dependent upon venue. Advice needed from 'over there'. 5. Take it from there! Perhaps there is a car event which might suit?



jeremy	Mon Nov 2, 2009 9:43 am Post #10
Member Posts: 6,573 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007	IIRC Michaels' business is next to a go-kart track ....? Be good to do some sort of driving ........... Jeremy



ML190E	Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:12 pm Post #11
Member Posts: 225 Group: Members Member #3,261 Joined: September 18, 2008	jeremy Mon Nov 2, 2009 9:43 am IIRC Michaels' business is next to a go-kart track ....? Be good to do some sort of driving ........... Jeremy Now your talking lol



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