Ring trip October 18th-21st 2008

[Lomo]

Hey guys/girls.

Got back from the Ring on Monday night and have to say what a delightful weekend! Managed 3 laps but had to que for 1 1/2 hours due to 2 accidents...It was twice as busy as the first time I went out in May with you guys!! Unfortunately I was already in line when they closed it otherwise I'd of waited for the mayhem to die down! My first lap was like racing on the M25!!..They really should do something when its like that! It was too dangerous to rag it if Im honest..The next two laps were much better as the rush had gone....well pleased with my last lap..9 minutes 42 secs...I had a smile all the way home!!

Have a wicked weekend guys and all come back in one piece!! have fun troopers!

Lomo

[EmmaB510]

good show lomo you're making me jelous!

Enjoy this weekend guys....I'm jetting off to Canada with some team GB synchro swimmers but will def be at the ring next year bring it on

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Ok 1 huge major f*ck up from Gunters gone on here...

I have email proof that is there mis understanding of English, but basically I sent them the final confirmation of rooms and they have messed up the "guesthouse" list and Gunters have booked 4 rooms in the guest house (Meant to be 2 double rooms).

I pointed out the mistake on there part and there response was this

"sorry but its to late to storno the guesthouses so your friends must pay a schmal Money for the three doublerooms.
I think 50 Euro per double room for three day is not to mutch for your friends for Storno the rooms.
So i have book it for you and now its only two double room thats not o.k"

Now i have also been told that J & Jesus are not attending.. So that means we could be paying for 3 empty rooms..

Now i am not happy but everytime i ring them i get told "email only english" and emails arent fast to reply.

I am tempted to f*ck Gunters off completly even tho they have been very helpfull, but i am not being stitched up for 3 empty double room's.

[D4WNO]

That's really confusing. Are we gonna try book somewhere else then? I'll just do what I'm told

[Adey aka Ewok]

wtf? i aint in for paying for rooms that arnt been used

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

wtf? i aint in for paying for rooms that arnt been used

Ok I think we may only be paying a cancelation fee of €150 euro's, We would have to pay a cancelation fee for 1 room as that the room for J & Jesus's. I wish that they had told us sooner that they were going to cancel, they havent even told me yet but have told another member going on this trip.

I dont know how exactly Gunters made the error, i am going through all my emails right now.

If i am reading dodgy English correctly its only €150 cancelation fee, between 15 of us its only €10 each...

Perhaps its worth keeping the peace for €10 per person. I will confirm this once i have 100% confirmation from Gunters.

[6FOOT6]

J and Jesus shold be billed , 3 days to go its a piss take.

let me get this right, its 150 euros if we cancel the booking, or its now going to cost each of us another 50 euros for double rooms?
so it was 155 euros if memory serves and now will cost 205?
plus 10 euro chip in for the cancel feefor there room? 215 in total then?
Its prob too late to book anywhere else.

[D4WNO]

Just had a load of missed calls lol, sorry Shoppers, Kris and Tom

Tom, read Chris' post above yours

[Bigfoot]

Just had a load of missed calls lol, sorry Shoppers, Kris and Tom

Tom, read Chris' post above yours

I aint got your number to give you a missed call

But I agree, why should we pay for somebody cancelling this late on. Dont want to offend jesus (dont know what sort of things he can do) but cancelling this late is not right.

Its been 195 euros from the start. Which that is what we should all pay as what has been agreed on.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I know we have agreed on paying €195 per double room but now there is an empty room to be paid for..... they have agreed to give us a cancelaton fee but not just on that 1 room over 3.

Now i think its better to accept the €150 cancelation fee for the 3 rooms rather than upset gunters and refust to pay for them 3 rooms.

Because in theory they could of charged us full rate for the cancelation of J & Jesus's room, which would be more.

[Kris M]

I`l go with the flow

[6FOOT6]

I know we have agreed on paying €195 per double room but now there is an empty room to be paid for..... they have agreed to give us a cancelaton fee but not just on that 1 room over 3.

Now i think its better to accept the €150 cancelation fee for the 3 rooms rather than upset gunters and refust to pay for them 3 rooms.

Because in theory they could of charged us full rate for the cancelation of J & Jesus's room, which would be more.

so we cancel all 3 and rebook new ones?

[D4WNO]

Noooooooooooooo, the guesthouse is run by friends of Gunthers so Shoppers booked all the rooms for main hotel and guesthouse through Gunthers...but they messed up the guesthouse rooms and we have too many

[Mart]

We would have to pay a cancelation fee for 1 room as that the room for J & Jesus's. I wish that they had told us sooner that they were going to cancel, they havent even told me yet but have told another member going on this trip.

Sorry, but in my book that is fecking out of order. Bad enough letting you guys down at the last minute, let alone finding out about it 3rd hand.

Poor show chaps

If it were me, unless there's a genuine reason why they can't now attend, I'd be asking J & Jesus to pay the cancellation fee. Bit unfair asking everyone else to pick up their bill as such.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Sorry, but in my book that is fecking out of order. Bad enough letting you guys down at the last minute, let alone finding out about it 3rd hand.

Poor show chaps

If it were me, unless there's a genuine reason why they can't now attend, I'd be asking J & Jesus to pay the cancellation fee. Bit unfair asking everyone else to pick up their bill as such.

Im willing to chip in , even being as it wasnt my car going..., id not want you lads an lasses to get stung like,its called work mart and the fact that i was not even organising it!!,damn its hard to write nothing negative regards such comments, hey im not perfect despite my name!!, like i say , sorry people, you know im allways game, next time im takin my own car and doing the booking!!,once again sorry, if it cannot be sorted i wont let you all down and leave you high n dry, even though i know people have bailled out on other events.........................................

[Mart]

Cool. That's v noble of you to pick up the cancellation fee

If you can't make it, fair enough, it's just the way it was found out you guys weren't going, and at such short notice. And because of that, it would've meant the others would've had to pick up your tab.

All sorted now though

[6FOOT6]

Fanks Mart Fanks

[D4WNO]

Checklist of what you NEED if not already sorted:

• Passport
• Travel Insurance
• European Medical Card (if you have one)
• Tell Insurance company you'll be in Europe (print off docs if required)
• Breakdown cover
• Mobile phone charger
• European plug adaptor
• Charge up Sat Nav
• Charge walkie talkies if you're taking them
• Redbull - This is a must lol

Oh and have a read of this (originally posted by Duncs) - It's a really interesting read

http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/beginners.html

Postcode for Eurotunnel: CT18 8XX

Postcode for Ferry: CT16 1JA

Get that in ya sat-navs and see you early Saturday morning, wooohooo!!!

[6FOOT6]

Checklist of what you NEED if not already sorted:

• Passport
• Travel Insurance
• European Medical Card (if you have one)
• Tell Insurance company you'll be in Europe (print off docs if required)
• Breakdown cover
• Mobile phone charger
• European plug adaptor
• Charge up Sat Nav
• Charge walkie talkies if you're taking them
• Redbull - This is a must lol

Oh and have a read of this (originally posted by Duncs) - It's a really interesting read

http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/beginners.html

Postcode for Eurotunnel: CT18 8XX

Postcode for Ferry: CT16 1JA

Get that in ya sat-navs and see you early Saturday morning, wooohooo!!!

i love it when a woman takes charge

[Bigfoot]

i love it when a woman takes charge

Is Dawn making pack lunches for us

[D4WNO]

Is Dawn making pack lunches for us

Is she fook!

[Bigfoot]

Is she fook!

BOOOOOOOOO

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Checklist of what you NEED if not already sorted:

• Passport- Cant find- will find
• Travel Insurance - Done
• European Medical Card (if you have one) - Done
• Tell Insurance company you'll be in Europe (print off docs if required)- to do
• Breakdown cover - Got
• Mobile phone charger - got
• European plug adaptor - Dont need
• Charge up Sat Nav - Done
• Charge walkie talkies if you're taking them - Not taking one
• Redbull - This is a must lol - Red bull and blue aftershock FTW

Oh and have a read of this (originally posted by Duncs) - It's a really interesting read

http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/beginners.html

Postcode for Eurotunnel: CT18 8XX

Postcode for Ferry: CT16 1JA - What about the return journeys?

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[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Cool. That's v noble of you to pick up the cancellation fee

If you can't make it, fair enough, it's just the way it was found out you guys weren't going, and at such short notice. And because of that, it would've meant the others would've had to pick up your tab.

All sorted now though

I didnt realise i had to report back to you..i didnt say id pick up all of the bill , this is all one sided as it was jay going , i was just a passenger, i wasnt organising bugger all, i dont recall anyone else pullin out of any trip an payin out!!!!

I would have maybe come in my car if driving wasnt a problem as i have cut my hand with a chainsaw @ work, still as in life , the nice guys allways have to take the rough with the smooth i guess..

I put my mobile all over this site , if you want to disscuss anything call me, 07790069063.

[D4WNO]

Now with added return details:



Checklist of what you NEED if not already sorted:

• Passport
• Travel Insurance
• European Medical Card (if you have one)
• Tell Insurance company you'll be in Europe (print off docs if required)
• Breakdown cover
• Mobile phone charger
• European plug adaptor
• Charge up Sat Nav
• Charge walkie talkies if you're taking them
• Redbull - This is a must lol

Oh and have a read of this (originally posted by Duncs) - It's a really interesting read


http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/beginners.html

Postcode for Eurotunnel - WAY OUT: CT18 8XX
Postcode for Eurotunnel - WAY IN:
B.P. 69
F-62904 Coquelles Cédex
France

Postcode for Ferry - WAY OUT: CT16 1JA
Postcode for Ferry - WAY IN:
Terminale Roulier
Du Port Quest
Loon Plage
F51279

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

I didnt realise i had to report back to you..i didnt say id pick up all of the bill , this is all one sided as it was jay going , i was just a passenger, i wasnt organising bugger all, i dont recall anyone else pullin out of any trip an payin out!!!!

I would have maybe come in my car if driving wasnt a problem as i have cut my hand with a chainsaw @ work, still as in life , the nice guys allways have to take the rough with the smooth i guess..

I put my mobile all over this site , if you want to disscuss anything call me, 07790069063.

Just to add to this , i really dont mind "chipping in" despite me not going but as i say , i feel im carrying the can on this one as it seems that despite me not being the organiser of the car going etc etc, which i thought would be a doddle as i could sit back and enjoy, it seems im answering to the posts etc and receiveing the flack!, o.k. i cant come for one thing and another but ill not take to it getting personal etc, people are allways diving out of trips ive been on and i dont see them puttin their hands in their pockets or responding to threads regarding themselves being a pisstake......rant over!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Gotta say , im fecked off regards this, im a descent chap ,allways willin to help and being as there is a problem now, its no different!!!!, how comes i didnt get a text last night?, ...., wish i didnt care or even consider myself a good part of the club right ' this moment.

[Lomo]

Talk about caught redhanded with a camera!! granted I was driving at the time so not guilty!

http://www.trackshoots.de/Galerie/di...um=71&pos=1037

[D4WNO]

Lol, awesome picture though Iain. Love the concentration on your face

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

funny how no one has replied to my posts......feck it...

[Lomo]

funny how no one has replied to my posts......feck it...

Ive no idea whats going on Matt so forgive me for adding that link in the middle of your rant..I thought it was funny after them saying about cameras that the picture of me from the weekend has my passenger commiting every crime possible...

peace out....

[Bigfoot]

Ive no idea whats going on Matt so forgive me for adding that link in the middle of your rant..I thought it was funny after them saying about cameras that the picture of me from the weekend has my passenger commiting every crime possible...

peace out....

Some nice pictures coming from that site. many with cameras get a private plate next time

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Ive no idea whats going on Matt so forgive me for adding that link in the middle of your rant..I thought it was funny after them saying about cameras that the picture of me from the weekend has my passenger commiting every crime possible...

peace out....

Cheers lom` good buddy , nice pic mate, love the ring in Autumn!!!, cheers dale also for the pm, jesus is calming down now....

[Lomo]

Some nice pictures coming from that site. many with cameras get a private plate next time

Might just take one of the neighbours reg's with me next time....

Another cool website someones just pointed in my direction...

http://capitol.dynalias.org:8080/pho...3538332e4a5047

[Bigfoot]

I want to play with the Porsche Carerra GT

Saw that car when we went last year. thats just an awesome car plus the noise that makes

[Lomo]

I want to play with the Porsche Carerra GT

Saw that car when we went last year. thats just an awesome car plus the noise that makes

Quite a funny story regarding that GT. An English guy in an R8 was parked up and loving the fact his car was pulling the looks....Right in the middle of one of his hoorahenry comments that Porsche parked next to him...You should of seen the crowd fek him off!! He was devastated!!!

You get an idea of it in this picture...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...0&id=730539358

[Bigfoot]

Knew I put my European Medical Card in a safe place. It was in my passport

[Ricardo]

Shweeet!! Deffo helps having a newer car I'm with the AA and have purchased euro cover for the 3 days....... £24

Told the insurance company i'm travelling in Europe, they've upped the cover in Europe to fully comp for the 3 days for no extra charge

[Adey aka Ewok]

funny how no one has replied to my posts......feck it...

i love u

[Bigfoot]

i love u

The RTOC love is there

[6FOOT6]

I cant get breakdown cover in Europe as my car is over 17/18 years old

[Bigfoot]

I cant get breakdown cover in Europe as my car is over 17/18 years old

The AA charge more if your car is over 15 years old, but is it worth it as they will more than likely recover it to a local garage and leave it there. They wont bring it back. And they go off the glass guide price

[Adey aka Ewok]

i just got it for 7.28 for the last 2 months of my policy

[Kris M]

mine was £55

[minty83]

i had this problem with the aa but in the end i told them about the agreed evaluation, problem solved, still cost me 56 quid and iv already got aa cover as well

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I paid £96 for an annual Multi European trip on my Clio Diesel, problem is it only covers that car, so when/if i take the 5 it will be a different story.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Gotta say , im fecked off regards this, im a descent chap ,allways willin to help and being as there is a problem now, its no different!!!!, how comes i didnt get a text last night?, ...., wish i didnt care or even consider myself a good part of the club right ' this moment.

Jesus, TBH i cant be bebothered to chase you and J up via email/pm/txt's, i am not going to chase you guys for the hotel penalty. The group will take the cost, if individual members feel like they are owed €10 then they can take it up with you and J.

I am not getting to an arguement with anybody over this as this is also my time away and i get fed up with all the emails between hotel and myself over the cost.

As for next year's ring trip's they will be different, 100% Crossing up front, 100% Hotel deposit up front... no refunds. Sorts the boys out from the men as Mart would say. - And no thats not a dig at Jesus or J.

I personally cant wait to get out to Germany and have a few Beers and some nice steak... oh yeh and drive the best track in the world with the best people there aswell.

I am Gutted Jesus and J cant make it as there part of the Orginal RTOC-Ring group.

[Ricardo]

Shopboy, i'm looking forward to this weekend, just a shame a couple of things have gone t1ts up. I for 1 appreciate the time and effort you and anyone else has put in for this trip, organising anything can often be a thankless task Bring on the Saturday night, we'll have a few beers

[jaffa]

just reading this carry on yeah whoever was driving and matt should have let the organiser know that plans had changed and if its deffo costing others more then yeah that should be sorted too imo...but there is deffo instances of "the kettle calling the pot black" in the above posts regarding organising or posting up events and then saying there not comin or just not turning up or never comin in a car of there own...my rant over and i dont care less if know one listens

btw full money up front at least 2 months in advance or GET F****d in the future gets my vote

[jaffa]

matt let it pass m8...and hope your w*****G hand gets better soon pal