Frolic 13 (2015)

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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by Mike Scib » Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:58 pm

So who carries a warning triangle, bulb kit etc with them then? Breathalyser too?

Pretty much set to go, oil and brake fluid changed last night to go faster stuff! Probably going to order a metal rear number plate with a Euro symbol too as the current has taking a roosting from the back box and cant see it lasting FF tbh :lol:

Also booked on the 5.20 pm train with DDtB so should hopefully make it there in time for BigD's slot with the way the roads are looking currently!

Anyone know of an iPhone holder that clips onto the heating vents in an Elise?
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination). :roll: :lol:
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by BigD » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:36 pm

I've got a smallish iPhone holder that is suction windscreen mounted and relatively discreet. I think I got it in Asda and saw its recently for much more than I paid. :)
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by Mike Scib » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:43 pm

BigD wrote:I've got a smallish iPhone holder that is suction windscreen mounted and relatively discreet. I think I got it in Asda and saw its recently for much more than I paid. :)
My arms aren't as long as yours hence wanting something that clips on the vent :lol:
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination). :roll: :lol:
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by BigD » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:45 pm

4 hours at Paul Riccard should be special. :)
Looking forward to that!!
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by DDtB » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:51 pm

Not sure my wee standard S1 is looking forward to being buzzed by the supercharged squadron on the 1.8km straight at PR... But I'm still getting excited about it!!


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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by Mike Scib » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:53 pm

DDtB wrote:Not sure my wee standard S1 is looking forward to being buzzed by the supercharged squadron on the 1.8km straight at PR... But I'm still getting excited about it!!


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But you will have super sticky ZZR tyres!
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination). :roll: :lol:
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by flyingscot68 » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:55 pm

DDtB wrote:Not sure my wee standard S1 is looking forward to being buzzed by the supercharged squadron on the 1.8km straight at PR... But I'm still getting excited about it!!


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Take the Evora, you know it makes sense........


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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by campbell » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:56 pm

alicrozier wrote:Ventoux a worthy (straight line) diversion rather than that loop south?
Interesting, but unless I've missed something, it is convoluted to get to from the north and east, and better held off for a wee daytrip on a rest day? And adds a further hour to the journey. Def need to get there though :-)
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by C7Steve » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:26 pm

campbell wrote:Do you still want to meet south of Metz? Might be pointless since the two groups are heading for different interim destinations for Saturday stopover. We're staying just outside Geneva on Sat night.

Current Sunday route - https://goo.gl/maps/jK4y2

Note - last bit that loops way south is simply a "fastest way to Orange from end of twisty bits" and diverting towards Nyons is an option.

Did you pick your Sunday route for any particular reason? Mine is based on some input from the early Stelvio 1999 route book, although my brother is going to try to talk me into some other better roads tonight...
Campbell, we could still meet up in Metz and travel down a bit and have lunch together before splitting after that. Have you a route planned from Metz to Geneva? Hendeg booked the hotel for the Saturday and was a choice halfway from Luxenbourg to Orange. The place is called Monthieux and is just to the north-east of Lyon.

If you want to meet up on the Sunday around the Grenoble area and head south then that could be an idea as we have all Sunday to get to Orange. I was looking for a route that took us off of the motorway and Grenoble, Serres, Nyons looked a good alternative to sitting on the motorway and not seeing much of France.


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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by C7Steve » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:39 pm

Campbell,

This is what has been arranged so far with Hendeg organising the various hotels and apartments along the way.
Thanks Gary, very much appreciated. :thumbsup



Thursday 13th Aberdeen - Edinburgh Airport (dropping off a car) - Newcastle - Ferry to Amsterdam.

Friday 14th Arrive Amsterdam - Zandvoort circuit - Travel south to Luxembourg in the evening. (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Kinger, Scott, Ali, Stu, Neil)

Saturday 15th Luxembourg to Monthieux via Metz in the morning to meet Campbell then travel down a bit and maybe stop for lunch all together before us splitting for Monthieux and Campbell & company heading for Geneva. (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Kinger, Scott, Ali, Stu, Neil)

Sunday 16th Monthieux to Orange either direct or maybe a run to Grenoble, Serres, Nyons and then to Orange. (This day is still up for discussion)

Monday 17th Orange - Morning Sanary-sur-mer - Afternoon/Evening Paul Ricard Circuit - Orange.

Tuesday 18th (To be confirmed)

Wednesday 19th Orange - Le Luc Circuit - Orange.

Thursday 20th (To be confirmed)

Friday 21st Orange - Circuit de Lédenon - Monaco (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Ali, Stu, Neil and meeting Pauline and Catriona in Monaco)

Saturday 22nd Monaco to Guillestre (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Pauline, Ali, Stu, Neil, Catriona)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mi ... j-IkAG37zc

Sunday 23rd Guillestre to La Clusaz (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Pauline, Ali, Stu, Neil, Catriona) https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mi ... j-IkAG37zc

Monday 24th La Clusaz to Reims (Steve, Kathy, Hendeg, Pauline, Ali, Stu, (Champagne promised to Kathy and Pauline)

Tuesday 25th Reims to Amsterdam Ferry to Newcastle.

Wednesday 26th Newcastle - Aberdeen.

Gorge du Verdon and a cycle up Ventoux would be nice to fit in too :thumbsup


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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by alicrozier » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:59 pm

Monday been planned for us:

Monday 17th August – arrive at Sanary-sur-mer for 10.30am – Sanary is a great town overlooking the Med. Claude has put a lot of time and effort into this visit and visited Sanary a number of times. The mayor has sealed off parking on the main street by the front and arranged for the cars to be looked after. Enjoy the town and beach until 14.15-14.30 before heading off to Paul Ricard circuit. Everyone should arrive at Paul Ricard for 15.00hrs

I'm in for the Alps after. :thumbsup
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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by Stu160 » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:04 pm

alicrozier wrote:Monday been planned for us:

Monday 17th August – arrive at Sanary-sur-mer for 10.30am – Sanary is a great town overlooking the Med. Claude has put a lot of time and effort into this visit and visited Sanary a number of times. The mayor has sealed off parking on the main street by the front and arranged for the cars to be looked after. Enjoy the town and beach until 14.15-14.30 before heading off to Paul Ricard circuit. Everyone should arrive at Paul Ricard for 15.00hrs

I'm in for the Alps after. :thumbsup
Ok for sharing my room bookings?

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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by C7Steve » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:09 pm

That's great Ali :thumbsup

Edited my post too for Sanary-sur-mer on Monday morning after reading my email.


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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by alicrozier » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:00 pm

Stu160 wrote:
alicrozier wrote: I'm in for the Alps after. :thumbsup
Ok for sharing my room bookings?

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Re: Frolic 13 (2015)

Post by campbell » Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:41 am

Steve,

I don't think the two groups' paths are crossing sensibly any more, so I think you should just be Napoleon and lead Team Zandy right through to Orange. We'll see you in the bar!

My brother's insights (originally from Scotty) have offered up a juicier route for Sunday...but it runs a fair way away from Grenoble I'm afraid.

So Team Zenos (as we are now known) will be doing:

St Quentin to Geneva (Saturday) - https://goo.gl/maps/CVQtg - 7 hrs

Geneva to Orange (Sunday) - https://goo.gl/maps/MPhp4 - 7h 36

If we depart between 8-9am on each day, we'll make each destination by beer o'clock :-)

Hopefully those are the last amendments. I need to concentrate on finishing some work for the next few days...
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