The International Buggy Weekend (IBW) is being held this year in Dilsen Stokkem, Belgium
Not only a fantastic weekend of several hundred Buggies from around Europe, but for us lot from the UK, a truly epic Road Trip !
Newbies are most definately welcome here, and for a quick taste of what you can expect, take a look here at last years expedition:
http://www.beachbuggy.info/index.php/topic,5100.0.html
Most of us will be traveling in Convoy from various routes around the country (details to follow) with the aim of catching the overnight Ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland, and then driving down to Belgium. Because its a Bank Holiday weekend, its very important to book the Ferry at your earliest opportunity, as its going to get very busy. Overnight Cabin is mandatory, and also gives us a nice rest.
Once you have booked your Ferry, you need to book your tickets for the event by sending Sabrina an email. There is also a "meal deal" option that covers breakfast and tea each day we are there - meaning you don`t have to worry about packing the Buggy with food (more space for Beer)
Come and join us for the trip of a lifetime !!
www.buggyclubbelgie.be
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To make sure we are on the same boats:
For those traveling from Harwich - the Sailing details are as follows:
Sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland on the (on the Hollandica)
Departing Thursday 21st May 2015 at 23:00 Hours and arriving at 08:00 Hours on Friday 22nd May 2015
with a return journey of
Sailing from the Hook of Holland to Harwich on the (on the Britannica)
Departing Monday 25th May 2015 at 22:00 Hours and arriving at 06:30 Hours on Tuesday 26th May 2015
Costs:
Buggy and driver £51.50 each way
Additional passengers in vehicle £14.50 each way
Each way cabin prices:
Inside single cabin £30.00 per cabin
Outside single cabin £39.00 per cabin
Inside 2-berth cabin £43.00 per cabin
Outside 2-berth cabin £51.00 per cabin
Outside 4-berth cabin £76.00 per cabin
People wanting to make a booking, please contact Paul Newbiggin directly mentioning the Beach Buggy Club.
Paul Newbiggin
Travel Service Manager.
Stena Line Holland B.V.
Stena Line Travel Bureau, Harwich International Port
Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR, United Kingdom
Phone : +44 (0)1255 252211
Mobile: +44( 0)7979 700233
Fax : +44 (0)1255 252249
E-mail : paul.newbiggin@stenaline.com
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry-to-holland
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The cost of advance ticket admission to the event is as follows
Adults entrance and camping weekend(35€):
Adults entrance and camping + breakfast (45€):
Adults entrance and camping + all meals (65€):
Children 6 – 12years entrance and camping (15€):
Children 6 – 12ans entrance and camping + all meals (30€):
And due to costs in transferring money from Sterling to Euro`s, we have been allowed to pay on the gate
However, in order for us to take advantage of these prices, it is very important to register by sending Sabrina Dekens an email with the following information, so that they can plan numbers etc etc
Admission
Name:
First name:
Adress:
Zip code:
City:
Country:
E-mailadress:
Telephone number:
Type Buggy:
Licence Plate number:
Buggyclub:
How many km's/miles driven:
Number of people and meal types required:
Send Email to buggyclubbelgie@telenet.be
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Those Booked and paid:
Sailing from Harwich - Allan & Vanessa - with one Buggy
Chimp - with one Buggy
Dai & Donna - with one Buggy
Dave C & Gail - with one Buggy
Dave DND & Liz DND - with one Buggy
Dave Doon L001 - with one Buggy
Dave Dream - with one Buggy
Flags & Kaz - with one Buggy
Gary & Son - with one Buggy
Karl & Dyliss - with one Buggy
Lawson + Passenger - with one Buggy
Lee74 - with one Buggy
Ollie - with one Buggy
Snoopy & Vicky - with one Buggy
Emigrating from Hull - Jonathan (aorange) - with one Buggy
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Stefan (the crazy viking)
Dav - with one Buggy
International Buggy Weekend - UK Cruise Routes
Thursday 21st May 2015
I will be driving the Green Route from Exeter to Harwich. If you would like to join up with me at any of the Meeting points shown, please let me know and we can wait for you. If you are also meeting up with others, at various other meeting points, please let me know where and when, so we can also add them to the cruise routes shown.
Flags and Ollie are driving the Purple Route from Dorchester to Harwich and around the Southern M25. If you would like to join up with them on that route, please also let us know.
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MEETING POINT 1
08:00 am TORBAY
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Total 1 Buggy
Next Fuel Stop 110 Miles
Target leaving time is 08:15am
Directions:
M5 Northbound
MEETING POINT 2
10:15 am Michaelwood Services M5(N) (between J13 and J14)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Total 1 Buggy
Next Fuel Stop 90 Miles
Target leaving time is 10:45am
Directions:
M5 Northbound
@55 Miles - Head towards M42
@22 Miles - M42 (J7A) - Turn onto M6 Heading for Coventry / London
@8 Miles Turn left into Corley Services
MEETING POINT 3
12:30 pm Corley Services M6(E) (between J3 and J4)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 90 Miles
Target leaving time is 13:00pm
Directions:
M6 Eastbound
@16miles Take slip road towards Kettering / Felixstowe – Head for A14 Cambridge
@17 Miles turn into Services (MacDonalds / Costa)
MEETING POINT 4
13:45 pm Rothwell Services A14(E) (between J4 and J5)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Target leaving time is 14:15pm -
Directions:
A14 Eastbound
@ 26 miles - Take 2nd exit (straight across A1 roundabout) Heading A14
@2.5 miles - Take 3rd exit (right turn) onto A14 heading for M11
@13 miles - A14 becomes M11 (keep going)
@10 Miles - M11 (J10) - Take 1st exit left (A505) heading for Haverhill
@4 miles - Road becomes A11 heading for Cambridge
Take left slip road onto A11 / A1307 Roundabout -
Take 3rd exit (right) heading A1307 Haverhill (Cambridge Road)
@0.4 Miles A1307 turn right and head for Petrol Station
MEETING POINT 5
15:30 pm Fourwentways Services (CB21 6AP)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 50 Miles
Target leaving time is 16:00pm
Directions:
Turn Left out of services (not way we came in)
Turn left into Bourn Bridge Road
@0.5 Miles - Turn sharp right then sharp left – Road becomes Church Street
@0.5 Miles - Turn left into High Street
Turn right onto A1307 Cambridge Road
@8.5 Miles - Straight over roundabout (2nd Exit) heading for A1017
Next five roundabouts stay on A1017
@15 Miles - Bear left onto A1124 (Halstead Road)
@3 Miles - Turn left onto A131 then immediately right onto A1124 Heading for Colchester
@10 Miles - Take 1st exit (left) onto the A12
@1 Miles A12 - Take the 1st exit (J27) to Colchester
@1 Mile - Take 2nd exit on Roundabout to A133 Cymbeline Way
@1 Mile - Take 1st Exit (left) on Roundabout to A134 Westway
@Next roundabout straight over (2nd exit)
@Next roundabout turn right through the middle to stay on A134
@Next junction keep straight on into Petrolea Close ( Asda should be on your left)
Turn left as though heading for Asda, but turn right at mini roundabout into Pizza Hut
MEETING POINT 6
17:45 pm Pizza Hut, Turner Rise Retail Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JR
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DOON L001 (Yellow Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 9 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 30 Miles (+ Holland TBC)
Target leaving time is 19:30pm
Directions:
Turn right out of Asda
Bear Left staying on A134
Big Roundabout bear left on A134 and over the Railway
Next Roundabout take 2nd Exit into North Station Road
Next Roundabout take 1st left A133 Cowdray Avenue
@1.5 Miles Double Roundabout take 1st left into A1232 Ipswich Road
@2 Miles - Roundabout Turn right onto A120
@15 Miles - Enter port of Harwich
Roundabout - Straight over (3rd Exit) Towards A120
Next Roundabout - 1st Exit (Left)
Next Roundabout - Straight over (2nd Exit)
Next Roundabout - Straight over (1st Exit)
When Kiosks are ahead and road bears sharp right – pull up in car park on left by the bollards
MEETING POINT 7
20:30 pm Parkeston, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DOON L001 (Yellow Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 9 Buggies
Target leaving time is 20:45pm through Kiosks (Closes 22:15)
So Who wants to join me where? (http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/voiture.gif)
It depends how people want to travel from down your way but an overnight stay up here the day before would break the journey, I have not looked at direct travel times to Harwich for you Southern crew but it is about 4 hours from here as you know.
Me me me. Wont take so much stuff this year so a few boxes of beer can hitch a ride home
Quote from: Dave DND on December 02, 2014, 06:46:17 PM
Anyone interested from the South West, I plan to try and join up with the Midlands crew and travel across to Harwich also
Could do with some ideas of those who are interested here, so we can think about a block booking on the ferry again
Love Lists ;D
Lawson and maybe Alison ;) (unfortunately Jayson can not go next year as he has exams :'( :'()
I have now had a message off Patrick who says teh original location appears not to be big enough for the numbers likely to attend so they are arranging a new venue (still in the same area).
The date of the IBW will still be Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May 2015.
Also just seen this pop up on Buggl Club Belgie facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buggy-Club-Belgie/280834988792480?hc_location=timeline)
Location: IBW 2015 Dilsen Stokkem
Prices entry in advance
Adults entrance and camping weekend(35€):
Adults entrance and camping + breakfast (45€):
Adults entrance and camping + all meals (65€):
Children 6 – 12years entrance and camping (15€):
Children 6 – 12ans entrance and camping + all meals (30€):
Looks like there will be an entry form to fill in too, I'll let you guys know more when I see it...
Thats around £50 for the weekend with meals, they have an english entry form on their FB page but on the i pad swapping it here may stretch my limited skills ;-)up
(http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/jumping.gif) Counting down the days (http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/jumping.gif)
Harwich from here is a pig and a bit due to that big ugly blob they call London in the way.
A few of us (Me, Ollie and Dai so far) are looking at the train on Thursday afternoon from Folkestone to Calais then drive for a bit the other side before overnighting in an F1 or Ibis.
That would leave a couple of hours the other side on Saturday to arrive nice and early. (Yea right!)
If any other Southerners want to tag along you're welcome.
Granted Flags, its a much better route for the Southerners, but it does have one major drawback . . . .
France !! bleugh
From Sabria to make life easy like this year ;D
you can mail your entries to buggyclubbelgie@telenet.be, we will send a confirmation mail with details for payment, if you entry in advance the price will be the same at the gate, this is only for entries from the UK because transfers are not easy.
Just checked the return ferry for the monday hook of holland- harwich night sailing has limited availability already but going out thursday night is ok.
May need a change of plan for the return as a convoy unless we get organised am guessing the other means of crossing the channel will be busy being a bank holiday weekend.
I'm definitely in for this one. No bloody worries about those half arsed idiots at the passport office this time as I've a shiney new one........just need to get the fuelling on then Vair sorted otherwise it ain't gonna be cheap!!!!
if the crossing is a problem you can ask to stay for another day/ arrive a day early. very common to do so.
(and if needs be you can also stay at a campsite somewhere
for the ones traveling true hoek van Holland. id be delighted to help find a spot.)
Hi Ruben,
Good to see you are still looking at us, thanks for the offer of assistance.
Will see you in 5 months time however we travel.
Hi Ruben, looking forward to sharing another beer or three with you again in a few months time (http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/hammered.gif)
Quote from: Jaysons Dad on December 03, 2014, 02:39:01 PM
Quote from: Dave DND on December 02, 2014, 06:46:17 PM
Anyone interested from the South West, I plan to try and join up with the Midlands crew and travel across to Harwich also
Could do with some ideas of those who are interested here, so we can think about a block booking on the ferry again
Love Lists ;D
Lawson and maybe Alison ;) (unfortunately Jayson can not go next year as he has exams :'( :'()
I want to go but i won't know until April :-(
Love Lists ;D
Lawson and maybe Alison ;) (unfortunately Jayson can not go next year as he has exams :'( :'()
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I want to go but i won't know until April :-(
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Won't know until April I feel you may be off work ill that weekend ;)
apparently only 300 spaces on the ferry back so some members may miss out :D
Now we need a list of people attending via Harwich as the numbers may help Chad negotiate a ferry ticket discount
Keith and Vicky
Me from Harwich, on my doorstep
Quote from: snoopy on December 17, 2014, 04:24:19 PM
Now we need a list of people attending via Harwich as the numbers may help Chad negotiate a ferry ticket discount
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison ;)
Dave DND & Liz
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison ;)
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison ;)
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail
Allan and Vanessa
Karl and Dyliss
Lee
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison ;)
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail
Allan and Vanessa
Karl and Dyliss
Lee
Gary
is their a web site for this as facebook thing doesn,t give much info
Quote from: buggypete on December 18, 2014, 12:06:26 PM
is their a web site for this as facebook thing doesn,t give much info
I am guessing early days yet as they have had to find a bigger location
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison ;)
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail
Allan and Vanessa
Karl and Dyliss
Lee
Gary
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
We've already booked the ferry ;-)up
Quote from: snoopy on December 17, 2014, 04:24:19 PM
Love Lists ;D
Lawson and maybe Alison ;) (unfortunately Jayson can not go next year as he has exams :'( :'()
I want to go but i won't know until April :-(
Won't know until April I feel you may be off work ill that weekend ;)
apparently only 300 spaces on the ferry back so some members may miss out :D
Now we need a list of people attending via Harwich as the numbers may help Chad negotiate a ferry ticket discount
Keith and Vicky
Wish i could! But it's my final year of uni exams. Pretty sure my exams happen mid-may rather than late but won't know till april :(
Keith and Vicky
Lawson and maybe Alison
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail
Allan and Vanessa
Karl and Dyliss
Lee
Gary
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
Chimp
Just had a chat with the captain (Dave DND) about doing something similar to the last IBW where we all meet on "the other side" and cruise together to the event.
So here are the details of the crossing that we from the north will be taking;
Route: Hull to Zeebrugge
Departing: Thu 21 May 2015 at 18:30
Arriving: Fri 22 May 2015 at 08:45
It cost me about £183 with ferry direct for two people in one buggy. If you are interested i'd be happy to try and find a nice and scenic route to take rather than just go through the Brussels ring road wich is like the M25 on steroids.
Also, this may come as a bit of a surprise to most but we've booked one way tickets for next year's IBW as we'll be driving on to Sweden after the event. We've had a few family related events (I'll health mainly) that have tipped the balance and made us decide to relocate back to Sweden in 2015
So, we won't be driving back to Zebrugge with you after the IBW I'm afraid.. Having said that, we are really looking forward to catching up with everyone and repeating the success of the 2014 IBW trip. We also intend to keep with future IBWs and will just have a little further to drive 😉
Buggers -
Just been speaking with Chad, who has a bit of a workload on at the moment, and hasn`t had much time to negotiate sailings, so I have said that I would do this instead. I am just waiting back from the guys at Stena to see what deals can be done, and will let you know shortly.
There appear to be three groups moving about, and if anyone reading this fancies jumping in and joining us, you are more than welcome, in fact, you are positively encouraged to do so.
There is a group from the North, headed up by Aorange (Jon) who are catching the Hull to Zebrugge Ferry and then drive to Belgium
There is a group from the Midlands heading across the country for Harwich to arrive in the Hook of Holland and then drive to Belgium
And there is possibly a group (TBC) of Southerners who are crossing the channel at Dover and then driving to Belgium
If anyone down in the South West is interested in joining up with me in a convoy, I`m going to take the Harwich option, driving up to to the Midlands and then across the country, as it was such a good blast last time - long journey though!
Hmm that's odd, I am sure there was a Harwich to Zeebrugge crossing but it doesn't seem to be available anymore.. or maybe I am imagining stuff.
I feel a bit of google mapping coming up to find a suitable meeting point for everyone ::)
Ok then, I'm in. Still got to fix the buggy ::)
Keith and Vicky MBC
Lawson and maybe Alison MBC
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail MBC
Allan and Vanessa MBC
Karl and Dyliss MBC
Lee MBC
Gary
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
Chimp MBC
Dave Dream MBC
As the prices are about the same by the time you factor in a B&B for Thur night we are going to join the gang if you will still have us?
So:
Harwich ferry
Keith and Vicky MBC
Lawson and maybe Alison MBC
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail MBC
Allan and Vanessa MBC
Karl and Dyliss MBC
Lee MBC
Gary
Chimp MBC
Dave Dream MBC
Flags South
Ollie South
Dai Wales
Hull
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
Update:
The guy I need to speak with at Stena is on leave until the 5th, so will report back then
:(
Quote from: Dave DND on December 23, 2014, 11:38:21 AM
Update:
The guy I need to speak with at Stena is on leave until the 5th, so will report back then
:(
I bet the ferries still sail though, you would imagine they would have a near 24/7 back up staff.
So here are my own thoughts -
Last year we graciously got a discount amounting to around £10 off each way - not sure what we will get this year (if any) but I`m sure they may do something for us. A potential £20 saving is not to be sniffed at, however, I am mindful that the day after we are looking to return, the ferries are already indicating that they are near capacity, and we have a 2 week wait before we can make a deal.
So, do you guys want to wait 2 weeks and save £20, or shall I pick a ferry and some dates and start booking now whilst there are spaces?
Over to you ?
I say lets get booked up just incase. Otherwise we'll be scattered about Europe trying to get to Belgium one way or another ;-)up
I thought the over night worked well, no rush there or back time to have a look around the dutch coast on the way back.
just looked at Harwich the sailing times are approx the same as this years May 21st 11pm out and 25th 10pm return £294 with inner double cabin. I thought we paid around £220 this year but may be wrong.
I agree with Dave, I think we should start booking - it would be a real shame if we could not all get on together for the risk of saving £20
To make sure we are all on the same boat then, this is what I propose, and its pretty much as Snoopy has pointed out, as a re-run of last year
Sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland on the (on the Hollandica)
Departing Thursday 21st May 2015 at 23:00 Hours and arriving at 08:00 Hours on Friday 22nd May 2015
Cost £109 (Economy) + 2 Berth Inside Cabin £43
with a return journey of
Sailing from the Hook of Holland to Harwich on the (on the Britannica)
Departing Monday 25th May 2015 at 22:00 Hours and arriving at 06:30 Hours on Tuesday 26th May 2015
Cost £99 (Economy) + 2 Berth Inside Cabin £43
Total of £294.00 and can be booked here
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry-to-holland
I have now booked ;-)up
As well as the ongoing thread here, can Mods please ensure that the first post is kept updated / copied with important information so that we can look in one place for any quick answers -
;-)up
@Northern Crew
Do you have any details for return journey, or are you all playing illegal immigrants ? ;D
One way trip for us I am afraid... 1300km from Genk to Stockholm
Quote from: aorange on December 23, 2014, 08:37:32 PM
One way trip for us I am afraid... 1300km from Genk to Stockholm
I presumed you were letting Dav return and not taking him hostage ???
We cannot make this one, I am in Paris, working again...
Bugger it.
Quote from: Dave DND on December 23, 2014, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: aorange on December 23, 2014, 08:37:32 PM
One way trip for us I am afraid... 1300km from Genk to Stockholm
I presumed you were letting Dav return and not taking him hostage ???
You'd be mistaken to think that :) Dav is suffering from the Stockholm syndrome (see what I did there?) and is practicing his hurdy gurdy already..
Truth is Dav is driving one of my buggies to the IBW and has kindly volunteered to help with the onward drive to Sweden. He'll then be flying back from Stockholm to Manchester.
That will be a good trip for Dav and good of him to help you out it is what makes this place, BBClub.com and the scene worthwhile.
Best get and book our ferry space.
Hi everyone, we obtained information last week that there were 300 spaces left on the ferry to the Hook of Holland but phoned up today on the intention of booking and spoke to a nicer lady who told me that there are 500 spaces going out and 800 coming back so I'm going to wait a bit longer and try for the discount because last year we paid £208 for 1 buggy and 2 adults, with cabin there and back. I'm going to send Paul at Stenna an e-mail to see what we can get this year but if it comes to no avail we will just book anyway. As Dave DND said it won't be until the 5th January until we know, but will keep checking on spaces in the meantime ;-)up Can't wait!!!!! ;D
Paul Newbiggin, Travel Service Manager
E-mail : paul.newbiggin@stenaline.com
Direct number is 01255 252211
Make sure to mention the Beach Buggy Club ;-)up
my buggy is painted now ,only taken 8 months , just got to put it back together , me and my misses want to go , could go to harwich or dover which ever looks best
Will wait to speak with Paul as got a good deal on van and buggy last year from him
Quote from: snoopy on December 24, 2014, 06:21:32 AM
That will be a good trip for Dav and good of him to help you out it is what makes this place, BBClub.com and the scene worthwhile.
Best get and book our ferry space.
Indeed, this is probably what I will miss most from the UK. All the good friends we've made over the years, the vast majority of which, we met through this hobby. We will definitely be coming back however so you're not getting rid of us yet :)
Have a happy Crimbo everyone!! 🎄🎄🎄
Quote from: aorange on December 24, 2014, 04:13:02 PM
Quote from: snoopy on December 24, 2014, 06:21:32 AM
That will be a good trip for Dav and good of him to help you out it is what makes this place, BBClub.com and the scene worthwhile.
Best get and book our ferry space.
Indeed, this is probably what I will miss most from the UK. All the good friends we've made over the years, the vast majority of which, we met through this hobby. We will definitely be coming back however so you're not getting rid of us yet :)
Have a happy Crimbo everyone!! 🎄🎄🎄
Just make sure you have plenty of space - I feel another Road Trip coming on ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Absolutely, would be awesome to show the swedes how we do buggy gatherings in the UK ;-)up
I thinki A trip to Jonathans for 2016 then.
Now then, the two way trip means two buggies at the most and two people sharing a two berth there and back.
So who wants to bunk up with who?
Don't forget to put a tracker on crazy Dave so we don't loss him 😂😂😂
Would be awesome to have everyone (or at least a god bunch) across to Scandinavia in 2016 ;-)up
We'll have enough space, I'll make sure of that :)
Quote from: Big Clem on December 28, 2014, 05:28:14 PM
Don't forget to put a tracker on crazy Dave so we don't loss him 😂😂😂
I'll try and be ready to leave this time :P
......and Jonathan, I'm kinda thinking that's gonna be an awesome road trip ;-)up
Would love to drive to Scandinavia in my Buggy... On my bucket list definitely....
Time to think about that LWB build ;-)up
Just checked.........
1300 miles from Tamworth to Stockholm in approx 23 hours. AWESOME! 2016 it is ;-)up
QuoteWould be awesome to have everyone (or at least a god bunch) across to Scandinavia in 2016 ;-)up
Wouldnt that be just amazing ;D ;D ;D
I am up for it, funds allowing...
:)
Anyway, back to topic.
Now whoever is going in their own in a buggy has to have a cabin. But I cant find anything where you can be
2 drivers in 2 motors and share a 2 berth.
Any ideas?
Quote from: Dave-Dream on January 01, 2015, 08:37:12 PM
Anyway, back to topic.
Now whoever is going in their own in a buggy has to have a cabin. But I cant find anything where you can be
2 drivers in 2 motors and share a 2 berth.
Any ideas?
Dave,
Easiest way to do that one is not to book online, but to ring them up and speak with them - I did that last year when adding myself and a cabin to Chads booking
Important reply from Paul
Hi There
Thank you for the e-mail that has been forwarded from our groups team. Apologies for the delay in replying but it is my first day back in the office after the Christmas break
For the 2015 trip we can offer the following prices
Buggy and driver £51.50 each way
Additional passengers in vehicle £14.50 each way
Each way cabin prices are listed below............
Inside single cabin £30.00 per cabin
Outside single cabin £39.00 per cabin
Inside 2-berth cabin £43.00 per cabin
Outside 2-berth cabin £51.00 per cabin
Outside 4-berth cabin £76.00 per cabin
AS per last year please ask people wanting to make a booking to contact me directly and I will take care of the bookings.
Regards
Paul
Paul Newbiggin
Travel Service Manager.
Stena Line Holland B.V.
Stena Line Travel Bureau, Harwich International Port
Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR, United Kingdom
Phone : +44 (0)1255 252211
Mobile: +44( 0)7979 700233
Fax : +44 (0)1255 252249
E-mail : paul.newbiggin@stenaline.com
For those traveling from Harwich - the Sailing details are as follows:
Sailing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland on the (on the Hollandica)
Departing Thursday 21st May 2015 at 23:00 Hours and arriving at 08:00 Hours on Friday 22nd May 2015
with a return journey of
Sailing from the Hook of Holland to Harwich on the (on the Britannica)
Departing Monday 25th May 2015 at 22:00 Hours and arriving at 06:30 Hours on Tuesday 26th May 2015
Great news on the discount thats 2 fuel fill ups cheaper.
All booked
1x Buggy 2x passengers 1x Inner Cabin = £218 return ;-)up
Ferry booked just need to do the IBW form for Sabrina
Anyone want to bunk up, 2 in a 2 berth? Otherwise I'll go for the single berth.
Booked - one buggy, 2 adults, one inner cabin. Sorted ;-)up
Quote from: Dave-Dream on January 02, 2015, 09:10:54 PM
Anyone want to bunk up, 2 in a 2 berth? Otherwise I'll go for the single berth.
Ollie says hes up for a bunk share if you want to Dave?
We just have to clear the dog sitter and confirm holiday with work on Monday then I'll be booking.
Mail sent, phoning Paul Monday to book ferry.
Prompted me to look back at the postings from last year, cracking time had by all
Dave
All booked, 1 buggy, 2 IBW Newbies ;-)up Not bad considering we only had the buggy in September 8)
Sabrina just confirmed our booking 130 euros to be paid on the gate so all sorted ;-)up
Does anyone have the details of the cruise route / meeting points / times from last year, as it would be usefull to know what times you all met up and set off
Been told today by Dave C that places for the outward bound ferry are being booked up quickly. So if you're thinking about going out of Harwich I would get booked up ASAP ;-)up
My one way ticket is booked -see above posts ;)
It's going to be an epic trip ;) ;)
Quote from: davydoff on January 05, 2015, 06:03:16 PM
It's going to be an epic trip ;) ;)
Understatement of the year ;D
Seriously though, to all the usual people who go to IBW, spaces are indeed becoming tight, so book up as soon as you can, and let me know so I can add you to the list of those going.
For the Newbies out there, this is one hell of a trip and well worth coming along to - Its a fair old distance, granted, but its done at a real leisurely pace with great fun to be had along the way - so newbies, if you fancy tagging along, please do so, but don`t wait much longer else you may lose the space on the ferry
The MBC met up at Corley services just before 1pm we tagged on at the A46/M6 junction about 1pm then we had a stop on the A14 then stopped at another garage somewhere then onto Colchester Pizza hut before the final blast to the ferry.
As for the other side of the north sea I guess the first original meeting point will now be the wrong side of the river as we are heading south and need the A4 in what I think may be the benelux tunnel at 795M long :D :D :D :D ear plugs are advisory
TUNNEL DID YOU SAY! ;-)up :D
Sent you a mail or 2 Dave.
Well after a lot of deliberating and juggling, it looks very much like I won't be joining you all this year in the end. :( :'( :'(
Its just proving a little too difficult to sort out with Alex's school times and the inability to commit to booking the ferry in the next month or two.
But don't feel too bad as I am off skiing to Park City in Utah in early April instead for 10 days (which is eating up cash and my holiday allowance at work). ;-)
Although never say never (note: - must start playing the lotto ;D ;D)...........
Have a great time all and I will be there in spirit (and I have not given up all hope of being there in the flesh yet either)......
Chad
Hook ferry port to IBW is 130 miles and 2H 15M on the directions sites mostly motorway driving, with the ferry docking at 8am we can have a very leisurely drive and perhaps a detour or two sight seeing and still arrive mid afternoon or to please Mr Dream we could do a few tunnel drives in both directions to kill time and annoy the locals.
Quote from: Chad on January 05, 2015, 08:30:13 PM
Well after a lot of deliberating and juggling, it looks very much like I won't be joining you all this year in the end. :( :'( :'(
Its just proving a little too difficult to sort out with Alex's school times and the inability to commit to booking the ferry in the next month or two.
But don't feel too bad as I am off skiing to Park City in Utah in early April instead for 10 days (which is eating up cash and my holiday allowance at work). ;-)
Although never say never (note: - must start playing the lotto ;D ;D)...........
Have a great time all and I will be there in spirit (and I have not given up all hope of being there in the flesh yet either)......
Chad
hi Chad I hope you can come in someway or other. Chatting to Paul at Stena he was not that bothered about my passenger details at this point in time as I don't know who will be coming with me. Maybe you could call shotgun and go with someone. As it's a bank holiday it's only three days you need to take off. There's historically a lot of stomach bugs going around at he end of May!
Hi Chad, it was our first IBW last year and loved every minute of it and a big part of it was all down to you....... especially the dancing!!! Cooooorrrrmon..... you're our Leader!!! Buggy Time !!!! 8)
Guys, don't get me wrong, I will if I can but looking unlikely at the moment.
Basically it comes down to me wanting the family to come, the difficulty in getting enough time to make it worthwhile (at the moment we couldn't arrive until Saturday afternoon at the earliest), having someone to look after our very old and frail dog, especially after using all our dog sitting credits up for USA in April, and importantly the cost. With Ruth still establishing her new business, we have to be a little more careful with cash at the moment that we used to(especially with the USA ski trip the month before ;))
But I'm sure you are all old and ugly enough to look after yourselves (but just look after Dave Dream for me ;-)up) and I am sure you will have a great great time. (Gutted in truth but its really come down to a choice between 10 days skiing in Utah at Easter or 5 days buggying in Belgium at the moment)
8) 8)
Chad
I think we should have a whip round
The northern crew will be landing in Zeebrugge so we'll have to meet you en-route this year. I'm sure we can tie up a meeting point in due course. Or failing that we'll see you in the beer tent mid afternoon ;)
Not 100% sure yet but really fancy this... quite a few things to organize before I can say for sure.... but on it and will let you know.
Can anyone remember what time we had tea at Pizza hut last year, and was that Colchester?
I`m trying to put a map / cruise route together
colchester to harwich is just under an hour going steady, I reckon it was about 6pm and we left about 8 so ferry terminal around 9 but it is 7 months ago.
we also had a stop at the garage somewhere over towards colchester but I have no idea where, follow my leader mode! we just arrived.
harwich was 189 miles in 4 hours from here + 2 fuels stops and the food
Takes about 30 mins from colchester to harwich
Everything booked, cant wait. Stoneleigh as a practice run
Ferry all booked....my son is coming with me...so 1 adult plus me....can't wait
Does anyone know if Karl & Dyliss & Lee have managed to book yet ?
If you have booked, let me know as I`m trying to do a cruise route so we can all meet up
Yeah Karl and Dyliss booked and will find out about Lee tomorrow ;-)up
Me and Kaz.
Dai and Donna.
Ollie on his Jack but bunking with Crazy Dave.
We are all doing Harwich so Me and Ollie will be doing the southern loop of the M25 but Dai is coming from south Wales so anyone that could meet up with him on route would be welcomed (he don't travel well outside the Valleys)
Quote from: Flags on January 09, 2015, 10:06:49 PM
Me and Kaz.
Dai and Donna.
Ollie on his Jack but bunking with Crazy Dave.
We are all doing Harwich so Me and Ollie will be doing the southern loop of the M25 but Dai is coming from south Wales so anyone that could meet up with him on route would be welcomed (he don't travel well outside the Valleys)
YEEEEEEEEEEESS! I'm booked and paid. Cruise cruise cruise, pizza, cruise, boat, drink, sleep, cruise, tunnels, cruise, camp, drink YEEEEEAH
So Flags list off page 3 is still accurate,
Harwich ferry
Keith and Vicky MBC
Lawson and maybe Alison MBC
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail MBC
Allan and Vanessa MBC
Karl and Dyliss MBC
Lee MBC
Gary MBC
Chimp MBC
Dave Dream MBC
Flags South
Ollie South
Dai Wales
Hull
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
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Any more interested buggers, not cheap but it was an awesome weekend last year and should be on the buggy owners bucket list of things to tick off.
Have fun won't be making the trip this year :-[
Quote from: Big Clem on January 10, 2015, 01:54:41 PM
Have fun won't be making the trip this year :-[
Still getting the sand off the tyres eh?
Where am I going to put my luggage without the van? Was planning to beg space for a crate or 10 of Leffe and Waterloo as well :D
Lol will be making the trip to Belgium for ebi later in year
Cruise route with stops nearly planned and will be posted shortly - I presume you can all manage 100 miles on a tank of fuel ?
If not, let me know, and I can modify route accordingly.
@Flags - Is Dai on here? As I`m going to be driving straight up the M5 and not that far from South Wales, he could join up with me before we meet the MBC crew and travel across the country together. Also, if you can let me have your route, I can post it up in case some of the Southern crew want to join.
And at anyone else reading, this really is the trip of a lifetime (well 2015 anyway) taking in three (possibly 4) different countries on an epic cruise of Buggies and mates. Everybody is welcome, and don`t worry if you are new on here, we still want you to come along - but get that ferry booked quickly !!
;-)up
Quote from: Doon L001 on January 10, 2015, 02:37:57 PM
Quote from: Big Clem on January 10, 2015, 01:54:41 PM
Have fun won't be making the trip this year :-[
Still getting the sand off the tyres eh?
Where am I going to put my luggage without the van? Was planning to beg space for a crate or 10 of Leffe and Waterloo as well :D
Not only taking stuff in the van but bringing the broken camping kit back for disposal as we could not throw it away in Holland, Clems van was useful ;-)up
So Flags list off page 3 is still accurate,
Harwich ferry
Keith and Vicky MBC
Lawson and maybe Jayson MBC
Dave DND & Liz
Dave Doon
Dave and Gail MBC
Allan and Vanessa MBC
Karl and Dyliss MBC
Lee MBC
Gary MBC
Chimp MBC
Dave Dream MBC
Flags South
Ollie South
Dai Wales
Hull
Jonathan (aorange)
Magdalena (Mrs. aorange)
Dav
Stefan (the crazy viking)
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Have Lee and Chimp confirmed ? :-\
I know Chimp has booked and I haven't heard off Lee yet ;-)up
When I booked they said that makes 15 from Harwich, we are leaving for Harwich from down here at lunch on Thursday and going this way....
A35
AA31
M27
M3
B3330/A31
A3
M25
Dartford Crossing
M25
A12/A1023
A12
A120
I don't think anyone else is coming from the South though?
;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up WHOOOP WHOOOOP ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up I is booked up...... are there any tunnels on route??? We all love a good tunnel... 🏁 Lee
Hi Dave,
Our website is under construction, you can have a look.
www.buggyclubbelgie.be
Best Regards,
Sabrina
8)
So long as it has directions and a discount to the nearest Belgian beers wholesale outlet
Dave
International Buggy Weekend - UK Cruise Routes
Thursday 21st May 2015
I will be driving the Green Route from Exeter to Harwich. If you would like to join up with me at any of the Meeting points shown, please let me know and we can wait for you. If you are also meeting up with others, at various other meeting points, please let me know where and when, so we can also add them to the cruise routes shown.
Flags and Ollie are driving the Purple Route from Dorchester to Harwich and around the Southern M25. If you would like to join up with them on that route, please also let us know.
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MEETING POINT 1
08:00 am TORBAY
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Total 1 Buggy
Next Fuel Stop 110 Miles
Target leaving time is 08:15am
Directions:
M5 Northbound
MEETING POINT 2
10:15 am Michaelwood Services M5(N) (between J13 and J14)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Total 1 Buggy
Next Fuel Stop 90 Miles
Target leaving time is 10:45am
Directions:
M5 Northbound
@55 Miles - Head towards M42
@22 Miles - M42 (J7A) - Turn onto M6 Heading for Coventry / London
@8 Miles Turn left into Corley Services
MEETING POINT 3
12:30 pm Corley Services M6(E) (between J3 and J4)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 90 Miles
Target leaving time is 13:00pm
Directions:
M6 Eastbound
@16miles Take slip road towards Kettering / Felixstowe – Head for A14 Cambridge
@17 Miles turn into Services (MacDonalds / Costa)
MEETING POINT 4
13:45 pm Rothwell Services A14(E) (between J4 and J5)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Target leaving time is 14:15pm -
Directions:
A14 Eastbound
@ 26 miles - Take 2nd exit (straight across A1 roundabout) Heading A14
@2.5 miles - Take 3rd exit (right turn) onto A14 heading for M11
@13 miles - A14 becomes M11 (keep going)
@10 Miles - M11 (J10) - Take 1st exit left (A505) heading for Haverhill
@4 miles - Road becomes A11 heading for Cambridge
Take left slip road onto A11 / A1307 Roundabout -
Take 3rd exit (right) heading A1307 Haverhill (Cambridge Road)
@0.4 Miles A1307 turn right and head for Petrol Station
MEETING POINT 5
15:30 pm Fourwentways Services (CB21 6AP)
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 8 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 50 Miles
Target leaving time is 16:00pm
Directions:
Turn Left out of services (not way we came in)
Turn left into Bourn Bridge Road
@0.5 Miles - Turn sharp right then sharp left – Road becomes Church Street
@0.5 Miles - Turn left into High Street
Turn right onto A1307 Cambridge Road
@8.5 Miles - Straight over roundabout (2nd Exit) heading for A1017
Next five roundabouts stay on A1017
@15 Miles - Bear left onto A1124 (Halstead Road)
@3 Miles - Turn left onto A131 then immediately right onto A1124 Heading for Colchester
@10 Miles - Take 1st exit (left) onto the A12
@1 Miles A12 - Take the 1st exit (J27) to Colchester
@1 Mile - Take 2nd exit on Roundabout to A133 Cymbeline Way
@1 Mile - Take 1st Exit (left) on Roundabout to A134 Westway
@Next roundabout straight over (2nd exit)
@Next roundabout turn right through the middle to stay on A134
@Next junction keep straight on into Petrolea Close ( Asda should be on your left)
Turn left as though heading for Asda, but turn right at mini roundabout into Pizza Hut
MEETING POINT 6
17:45 pm Pizza Hut, Turner Rise Retail Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5JR
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DOON L001 (Yellow Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 9 Buggies
Next Fuel Stop 30 Miles (+ Holland TBC)
Target leaving time is 19:30pm
Directions:
Turn right out of Asda
Bear Left staying on A134
Big Roundabout bear left on A134 and over the Railway
Next Roundabout take 2nd Exit into North Station Road
Next Roundabout take 1st left A133 Cowdray Avenue
@1.5 Miles Double Roundabout take 1st left into A1232 Ipswich Road
@2 Miles - Roundabout Turn right onto A120
@15 Miles - Enter port of Harwich
Roundabout - Straight over (3rd Exit) Towards A120
Next Roundabout - 1st Exit (Left)
Next Roundabout - Straight over (2nd Exit)
Next Roundabout - Straight over (1st Exit)
When Kiosks are ahead and road bears sharp right – pull up in car park on left by the bollards
MEETING POINT 7
20:30 pm Parkeston, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR
Allan & Vanessa (Red Buggy)
Dave C & Gail (Blue Buggy)
Dave DOON L001 (Yellow Buggy)
Dave DND & Liz DND (Green Buggy)
Dave Dream (Green Buggy)
Gary & Son (Gold Buggy)
Karl & Dyliss (Purple Buggy)
Lawson + Passenger (Orange Buggy)
Lee74 (Black Buggy)
Total 9 Buggies
Target leaving time is 20:45pm through Kiosks (Closes 22:15)
So Who wants to join me where? (http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/voiture.gif)
You must be mad driving that route Dave.
I know London is rough but that is some detour. You are welcome to join us if you want?
As Flags says a long way around this way Dave unless you want to overniight up here on wednesday or I would perhaps go m5, m4 and up around london or with the Southern group.
Believe it or not, that route is not actually that much longer for me, as I`m on good roads all the way - its a few extra miles granted, but the time taken to travel is around the same, and on far nicer roads !! Spent the last 20 years driving around the M25 and I`m pretty bored of sitting in traffic jams - would rather go a bit further and enjoy driving the Buggy, after all - thats what its for
Thats a kind offer Snoops - will certainly think on that one.
Quote from: Dave DND on January 13, 2015, 10:42:06 PM
Spent the last 20 years driving around the M25
Looking for that elusive right turn eh? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I will meet you at 6 or 7
Dave
Dave, we will meet you at meeting point 3, Corley services and I'm sure Dave C, Karl, Lee, Lawson, Gary and Dave Dream will too ;-)up
Just a quick update -
I`m chatting with our good mate Ruben from Holland at the moment to see if we can meet up when we dock and travel in together. If anyone has any suggestions, routes or thoughts, then please let me know - but at the moment, we are looking to travel mainly on the Dutch roads as Ruben is also towing a vehicle (which is not permitted in Belgium).
very little of the drive is in Belgium from what I can see on Via Michelin.
Hook on A20
Right A4 under the river
left A15
Right A16/E19
Left A58/E312
Right E312
Right A2/ E25
Right N273
into Belgium
N78 and we are there.
meeting with Ruben would not be a problem as there are quite a few service stations on route.
The Southern route of A16/A2 looks best to me. We can meet up with Jon & Co at The Shell Portland services between Junc 19 & 19A on the A15 after we cross the Nieuwe Maas.
@Snoopy
That route is pretty much the one I was looking at, looks good to me, and Ruben has also suggested Barendrecht as a meeting point for him which is around the A15/A29 area.
@Flags
You are aware that Johns Ferry is docking at Zebrugge this year aren`t you and not Holland ?
I guess that a meeting point could be arranged around the E34/E25 south of Eindhoven area, but may be a bit out of the way for him as it certainly doesn`t look the most direct route?
Would certainly be good if we could meet up with them as well though
@AOrange / Davydoff
Have you guys planned anything as yet route wise ?
Just to be sure I have the proposed route correct
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A north south cruise meet on the way there means a major detour for either party. Will be easier on there home trip as I guess that Jon and party will head North.
Quote from: Dave DND on January 16, 2015, 10:58:36 AM
@AOrange / Davydoff
Have you guys planned anything as yet route wise ?
Not really we had a few ideas, I'm meeting Jon on sat hopfully sort more of a plan
After the ibw we're heading to Kiel in North Germany
Quote from: Dave DND on January 16, 2015, 10:58:36 AM
@Flags
You are aware that Johns Ferry is docking at Zebrugge this year aren`t you and not Holland ?
Would certainly be good if we could meet up with them as well though
In the words of the great Homer - Wise to resolve, and patient to perform.
Oh, wrong Homer, I meant - Trying is the first step towards failure, or just plain D'oh!
Once Jon has worked out his route and projected timings we may be able to meet at a Supermarket type thingy close to the campsite for supplies then drive in together?
well hello there 8) i sensed someone mentioned my name... ???
well the route suggested by dave dnd is the most sane.
its prudent to leave the Rotterdam area early on for traffic reasons.
morning rush hour is city inbound and usually mild on Friday, especially on a day like that.
but be fearful of Eidhoven and the A2 by mid day it will have some heavy traffic if we get past there 11 ish id think we'l be fine.
will monitor the radio for traffic, (unless anyone else wants to? ;) ) and adjust accordingly. its wise to leave the last leg open for changes.
for meeting the zebrugge crew there is the possibility to do breda turnhout geel and then the belgium a13, wont be way longer.
N roads are usually ~ 40 /50 mph witch is what most will be doing anyway, the roads in Belgium are not very good tho
low cars will detect Belgium roads in a scraping fashion...
unless i decide to drive the buggy to ibw i'l be on the first option. or get a volunteer to drive the van in belgium? :D
DC and GC looking forward to our first international buggy run ;D
Just had the Menu through from Sabrina for those contemplating the all inclusive meal package (recommended!)
Friday evening:
- soup
Saturday:
Breakfast
Dinner
-Lasagne bolognaise
- Macaroni with ham and cheese
- Spirelli with chicken and mild curry
- Tortelloni with ricotta cheese ( veggie)
Sunday:
Breakfast
Dinner
- small meatballs in tomato sause
- chicken ragout
- stewed meat on Flemisch way
- peas and carrots
- mashed potatoes
- potato stew with spinach
- veggie on sunday is possible, please ask in advance
Monday:
Breakfast
You are making me hungry already ;D
IBW Program from Sabrina:
Friday
-admission
-soup for every one
Saturday
-kids animation
-treasure hunt with route description
-kids disco
-party
Sunday
-kids animation
-attended tour
-show & shine
-club games
-president games
-kids disco
-awarding of prizes and party
he guys, here is the flyer ;-)
with the exact adress on it.
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the saterday party is themed foute party, will say wrong party.
all dance, disco and fun music, and all dress to impress, the crayzier, the better.
Quote from: davydoff on January 16, 2015, 08:14:02 PM
Quote from: Dave DND on January 16, 2015, 10:58:36 AM
@AOrange / Davydoff
Have you guys planned anything as yet route wise ?
Not really we had a few ideas, I'm meeting Jon on sat hopfully sort more of a plan
After the ibw we're heading to Kiel in North Germany
At last Jon and i had a chance to meet up and look at routes
We will be heading from Warrington to hull via the M62
Then
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Dav
That should be a nice drive up through Germany, unrestricted motorwayss to do some speed tests ;)
Just found out my last exam date is the 19th, so you can all be graced with my prescence ;D woohoo
Quote from: AVJaysonAV on January 30, 2015, 03:37:06 AM
Just found out my last exam date is the 19th, so you can all be graced with my prescence ;D woohoo
Thats excellent news - I like presents ;D
Quote from: Dave DND on January 30, 2015, 08:30:36 AM
Quote from: AVJaysonAV on January 30, 2015, 03:37:06 AM
Just found out my last exam date is the 19th, so you can all be graced with my prescence ;D woohoo
Thats excellent news - I like presents ;D
Yeah - he just wants someone who can out snore him
No comment ;D
Unfortunately guys, on doctors orders, I'm going to have to pull out.
Long story short but have been seeing docs for a heart issue for a couple of years. Went back after Christmas as there had been a resurgence in its occurance. Tuesday night saw it step up several levbels and me carted off to hospital in the back of an ambulance...... :-[ :-[
I've now a number of tests to have. Ecocardiogram, thyroid function, treadmill test, more blood tests and at present I'm carrying a portable ECG recorder.....short story is they want me in this country until they've figured it out, or for if something untoward happens....
Its unlikely I'll get any travel insurance whilst its undiagnosed either...........whilst its fuc£ed me off immensely, its probably the lesser of two evils and I've my wife and little girl to think about.....
Sorry guys......
Sorry to hear that mate I hope it all goes well for you . I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you :D
Lol, I'm sure you would bud....
I'm still hopeful that they can get to the bottom of it by then so I can go.... If I can't, I might let you take it!
Bloomin `eck ben - thats not good - look after yourself mate :'(
Can you get a refund on that passport then ;D
Quote from: Manxrod on January 30, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you :D
Manxrod, thats a really generous offer made to Ben, so in order to free up some space in your garage, I`ll happily look after your orange one for you
:D
good news for Jayson, gutted for you Ben lets hope you get sorted in time.
Thanks guys.
Well, hopefully have the ecocardiogram in the next week or two. Have an appointment with the doctor again Friday and can sort the referral to the cardiologist asap as I've got private healthcare with work and can get that sorted as soon as she refers me.....as for the rest of it, not sure. Have a portable ECG machine I've got to carry with me for a week to see if we can catch it....
Keith, yes, massively gutted too. Problem is if I keel over with it, I'm going to be struggling. There's no suggestion at the minute that I might, its just precautionary......
Quote from: Dave DND on January 31, 2015, 04:21:15 PM
Quote from: Manxrod on January 30, 2015, 10:43:56 PM
I think that driving the buggy could get you over excited so as a mate I am prepared to look after it for you :D
Manxrod, thats a really generous offer made to Ben, so in order to free up some space in your garage, I`ll happily look after your orange one for you
:D
There's so much love on here I can feel my self welling up.
Quote from: ben_w on January 31, 2015, 05:43:08 PM
Thanks guys.
Well, hopefully have the ecocardiogram in the next week or two. Have an appointment with the doctor again Friday and can sort the referral to the cardiologist asap as I've got private healthcare with work and can get that sorted as soon as she refers me.....as for the rest of it, not sure. Have a portable ECG machine I've got to carry with me for a week to see if we can catch it....
Keith, yes, massively gutted too. Problem is if I keel over with it, I'm going to be struggling. There's no suggestion at the minute that I might, its just precautionary......
Gutted for you Ben, but health comes first.
I still havent seen your buggy since its been on the road :(
With just over a month to go before our epic road trip . . . .
For any newbies reading, you are all most welcome to join us in what is undeniably the largest gathering of Beach Buggies in Europe for 2015.
However, I`m not sure what space will be left (if any) on the Harwich / Holland Ferry, and the most sensible option at this late date would be to use the Channel Tunnel or the Dover / Calais sailings.
And on that note, if anyone has already planned to go across that route, or is already nearby on the other side in Europe, please get in touch with us asap so that we can put another group of you together for a convoy
Cannot wait :D
Dunno if there is any space left on the ferry. Or if booked places are transferable.
But if anyone is after a single inside cabin, maybe we can sort something out...
T shirts and hats ordered so prices are shirts £5.70 each hats are £3.99 each
So either paypal khjvet@fsmail.net as a friend,gift whatever to save me paying the costs or cash at the kit car show where I will dish out as many possible. Can post if required but that will cost extra or catch up on route to belgium for the few that may be left.
I`ll give you cash at Stoneleigh then Keith, as my paypal account is a business one and tends to alert them to "fees"
;-)up
I'll PayPal you, and pick them up at ibw if that's ok?
Quote from: Hazel on April 16, 2015, 02:25:26 PM
Dunno if there is any space left on the ferry. Or if booked places are transferable.
But if anyone is after a single inside cabin, maybe we can sort something out...
Would be great if you can make it Hazel :)
Quote from: snoopy on April 16, 2015, 05:30:48 PM
T shirts and hats ordered so prices are shirts £5.70 each hats are £3.99 each
So either paypal khjvet@fsmail.net as a friend,gift whatever to save me paying the costs or cash at the kit car show where I will dish out as many possible. Can post if required but that will cost extra or catch up on route to belgium for the few that may be left.
Monies sent (£19.38) via Paypal
Lawson
Euro Buggers
Has anyone done a breakdown of the Euro side of the journey as yet, with fuel stops etc etc
If so, please remember that we need to meet up with Ruben who has suggested just before Barendrecht on the A15 is a services "shell station poortland" which is 30 min / 30 km from dock's. So we could do with working out a time to meet.
If no one else has done this yet, I`m more than happy to study a map for a route solution
Let me know?
Alternatively Dave the northern crew are coming from Zeebrugge, so we could meet up with euro people if they go that way
Dav
Quote from: davydoff on April 22, 2015, 10:22:51 AM
Alternatively Dave the northern crew are coming from Zeebrugge, so we could meet up with euro people if they go that way
Dav
Dav, If you have any known stopping / fuelling points with times, post them on here and that way others may be able to join you ;-)up
Funnily enough I looked at our route for stops last night for something to do
Perhaps Shell Portland lat 51.862174 lon 4.463347 on the A15
shell lat 51.492157 lon 5.349497 on the E312 A58
Near the event Garage vanderveken lat 51.073747 lon 5.755364
I had a quick look and came up with this :-\
Could someone take a look, and verify if my timings are also realistic - that way we can collect any others too along the way
HOLLAND 08:00am (say 08:30 off boat)
Regroup on side of port before exiting customs if possible – Through Border
@0.5 miles Roundabout – Take 1st Exit (Right) Onto Dirk van den Burgweg
@1.3 mile Turn Right onto N220 Maasdijk
@3.2 Miles Turn Left onto N223 Oranjesluisweg
@0.6 Miles Turn Right onto N213 Burgemeester Elsenweg
@1.2 Miles Road becomes E25 / A20
@7 Miles A20 J10 (Knoopphunt Kethelplein) Bear Right onto A4
@3.4Miles A4 Bear Left onto the A15 (Knoopphunt Beneluxplein)
@2.5 Miles A15 (Around J19) Take slip road right into Services
MEETING POINT 8
09:00 am Barendrecht Services (A15 J19) Shell Station Poortland
(Once refuelled – Large lay-by at rear right hand side)
Next Fuel Stop 80 Miles
Target leaving time is 09:45am
A15 Eastbound
@4 Miles (Knoopphunt Ridderkirk) Bear Right onto E19 / A16
@25Miles (Knoopphunt Galder) Turn Left onto E312 / A27 / A58 (heading Eindhoven)
@32Miles (Knoopphunt Batadorp) Turn Right onto E25 / A2 (Heading Maarheeze)
@16Miles (A2/E25 After J36) turn into Service Station
MEETING POINT 9
11:30 am Total Haasje Service Station (A2E25 J37) 6026 RR Maarheeze, Netherlands
Next Fuel Stop 30 Miles
Target leaving time is 12:30pm
E25 / A2 Heading towards Maaseik
@16 Miles – Grathem Junction - bear right onto N273 Heading for Ittervoort / Maaaseik
@0.5 Miles – Roundabout - Straight over (2nd Exit) along Napoleonsweg
@1.8Miles – Enter Belgium – Road is now N78 Venlosesteenweg – Heading Maaseik
@4 Miles – Roundabout – Straight Over (2nd exit) N78 – Ringlaan Koningin Fabiolalaan
@0.5 Miles – Elongated Roundabout – Straight over (right turn) N78 – Ringlaan Boudewijnlaan
@0.5 Miles - Roundabout – Straight Over (2nd exit) N78 – Ringlaan Boudewijnlaan
@1.5Miles – T Junction – Turn left N78 – Maastrichtersteenweg - Heading for Elen
@0.5 Miles Road name change from Maastrichtersteenweg to Rijksweg – Heading for Elen
@1 Mile – Roundabout – Turn Right (1st Exit) onto Stationsstraat
@1.1 Miles – Turn Right onto N757 Steenweg naar Neeroeteren
A few hundred yards on the right is a petrol station with a car park – pull in here
MEETING POINT 10 – Very Short Stop to Regroup / Dress Buggies
13:15 pm Petrol Station Steenweg naar Neeroeteren 3650 Dilsen Stokkem
Drive across road at Beer O`Clock
The gps for IBW well very very near is 51.070826. 5.723265
Route looks fine, return trip we can modify on route as we have plenty of time.
Agree about the return trip - a bit of sightseeing and a detour is required ;-)up
I'll be detouring via Sweden ;D ;D
By some kind of miracle there is still space on the ferry :D So we are booked on and planning to join you all.
Had to change the plans at the last minute as I didn't realise the Tunnel does not accept LPG vehicles at all.
I'd like to join up with those travelling from the Dorchester area on Thursday as we are coming from Beer
in Devon. Happy to fit in with what ever plans have been made.
Thats good news Nigel -
Make contact with FLAGS for cruise details from the Dorchester area ;-)up
Well I nearly had the T shirts parcel force show me as an attempted delivery at 12.33 today but left no we missed you card, strange as I wasround and about but may have been outside. I will phone them later if the van does not call back this way today, I wil get them before the weekend and deliver what I can at stoneleigh though.
the other side of the north sea GPS co-ordinates for your sat navs in one list,
after hook of holland post code 3151 H5 or gps degrees. Mins, seconds 51.58.39,305 E 4.7.29,879
stop 1
esso portland 51.862174 ---- E 4.463347 or 51.51,438 E 4.27,480
stop 2
shell 51.492157 --- E 5.349497 or 51.29,31765 E 5.20,58189
stop 3 and decorate buggies
garage venderken 51.073747--- E 5.755364 or 51.4,25489. E 5.45,1931
IBW 51.070826---- E 5.723265 or 51.4,14974 E 5.43,23753
route back no idea so make it up as we go but El Presidente agrees a stop at 51.877287 --E 4.638830 or 51.52 38233. E 4.38,19787 for an old windmill photo shoot if we can get near enough at Kinderijk
Well folks.... IF its a very nice sunny day and if I can skive work for a few hours, I might tag along along the A14 again like last year if thats OK? 8)
I promise this time all cameras will be rolling and mounts will be steady! :-[ :-[
So hopefully if its OK I will weave in and out a little and try and capture you on the videos
Meant to say anybody with a large head and one size bowler hat I ran mine around under the hot tap upside down as if trying to fill the head hole ( must be a techy name?) then put it on to stretch it a bit then let it dry on the shelf I did this 3 times and it now fits rather than balancing on top. ;-)up
We are the ones with normal heads Snoopy
The rest use their ears to hold the hat up
After last nights satnav programming escapades and aid from purple rob some satnavs use degrees, minutes and seconds some use decimal degrees so I have put both for Hook, the stops, IBW and the windmills in the post above Andrews.
Please Hold My Girlfriends Hand :D
In all seriousness, most of you at Stoneleigh recently were aware of Lisa`s little predicament of double vision, general dizziness and total loss of balance, (which was the root cause of her two broken arms last year). Whilst we are awaiting an imminent date for brain surgery, we are determined that it is not going to stop us getting out and about, and Stoneleigh was a great test for IBW and proved that she can cope with the Buggy, camping and most of you lot. Her bouncing vision means she is very unsteady on her feet especially when walking about. If she gets a dizzy spell, (which is very frequently), she can regain her composure in a matter of seconds just by grabbing hold of something and standing still.
I`m of course keeping a very close eye on her at all times, but if you do see her struggling - Please just grab hold of her hand
Thanks ;-)up
I can`t promise however, where her hands have been and they are usually sticky - wet wipes will be available ;D ;D
I am thinking I may need a decent stick/post to help me stand up in the morning as I have to use the bedroom door some mornings, if I take one she can have that during the day I just may need it for the mornings as the tents do not have decent poles to grab these days.
Of course we will look out for her that goes without saying the same goes for any one on the trip
;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up ;-)up
Appreciate the thought Snoopy, but a stick is something else for her to concentrate on, and as a result, very ineffective. She can still move about relatively well unaided, its just that every now and then she needs a hand to hold
But then don`t we all ;-)up
We have plenty of budding engineers on here, how about a set of stabilisers?
Was good to see her at Stoneleigh, of course we will look out for her
Quote from: Doon L001 on May 11, 2015, 08:30:37 PM
We have plenty of budding engineers on here, how about a set of stabilisers?
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: snoopy on May 11, 2015, 08:14:39 PM
I am thinking I may need a decent stick/post to help me stand up in the morning as I have to use the bedroom door some mornings, if I take one she can have that during the day I just may need it for the mornings as the tents do not have decent poles to grab these days.
Of course we will look out for her that goes without saying the same goes for any one on the trip
Take a black umbrella as it will go well with the bowler and suit tee shirt ;D
I have higher priorities, need to get the thing running again first.
Not going to give up yet and have appealed to my local club for help this weekend as at the moment cant get it to run so I can dive from holding the accelerator pedal to the back to even check the timing.
Been meaning to fit a remote starter switch at the back along with a small tacho, really wish I had now
Dave,
I know you have been focusing on the Dizzy of late -
I have a spare 009 with electronics inside and a spare coil if it would aid diagnosis, and can send down if needed ? :-\
Thanks Dave, took dizzy off old engine and hunting for coil in garage. Will get time to have another bash on Thurs/Fri
Cheers mate
Apologies if this is teaching Grandmother to suck eggs, but a neighbour of mine was intrigued to see me do this and hadn`t realised how much he could have saved from buying those rip off continental beam deflectors from the likes of Halfords - so I thought I would mention it.
The picture on the left shows a headlight that has the various shapes of patterns on the front of the lens, and I have highlighted the shape and area that we are interested in - this is the bit that blinds the foriegners, and much as it pains me to do this, we have to comply with their law. For those with crystal headlights or clear lenses, the shape and position is the same, you will just have to use your imagination.
(http://www.beachbuggy.info/Pics/Junk/beam.jpg)
A few bits of black insulation tape cut to shape, and jobs a good un. :D
Halfords £7.99 and my price, about eight inches of insulation tape (http://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/bow.gif)
Dave
Is illegal to drive in the UK with these on?
Quote from: Gary on May 12, 2015, 08:50:25 PM
Dave
Is illegal to drive in the UK with these on?
Absolutely right Gary
I took mine for MOT just after getting back from Holland and he pointed out it is an MOT failure (and illegal) to have headlights obscured
So only place to legally do this is on teh boat or the ramp to the boat after passport control ;D
hands up who actually did this last year....... ;D ;D
Not a problem in the UK Gary all they do is blank off the top wedge light that does the signs. Gives you USA style flat headlamp beams.
Quote from: davydoff on May 12, 2015, 09:35:00 PM
hands up who actually did this last year....... ;D ;D
So thats only me then?
Not aware of any illegalities - headlights are not obscured, and is only the "kick up" bit thats covered ;)
The tester can fail it if you have continental lights with a kick up to the right but flat USA type beams pass like many aftermarket motorbike lights.
We did not drive in the dark out there anyway so lights may only be needed in tunnels.
Less than a week to go and I'm currently looking at breakdown cover that will include full repatriation of vehicle and passengers and wondered who other people have chosen to go with and why. Thanks Ryan.
Quote from: razzaryan on May 15, 2015, 03:24:32 PM
Less than a week to go and I'm currently looking at breakdown cover that will include full repatriation of vehicle and passengers and wondered who other people have chosen to go with and why. Thanks Ryan.
I did mine through A-Plan - gives me exactly what you are after and cost me £39.99
Whare are you located mate, how are you crossing the water, and will you be joining any of the convoys ???
Quote from: Dave DND on May 15, 2015, 04:40:33 PM
Quote from: razzaryan on May 15, 2015, 03:24:32 PM
Less than a week to go and I'm currently looking at breakdown cover that will include full repatriation of vehicle and passengers and wondered who other people have chosen to go with and why. Thanks Ryan.
I did mine through A-Plan - gives me exactly what you are after and cost me £39.99
Whare are you located mate, how are you crossing the water, and will you be joining any of the convoys ???
Me and Ashley are taking Dav to meet up with Jonathan and Mags where he will swap to Jonathans buggy and then going over via Hull.
Cool - You are part of a convoy ;-)up
See you in Belgium then 8)
thought we better have a Belgium driving / car requirement list so nipped onto an advice site to get this.
being abroad you need your insurance documents, high viz top, warning triangle, driving license, V5.
http://www.euroadlegal.co.uk/country/holland.html
http://www.euroadlegal.co.uk/country/belgium.html
Aimed @Flags, unless anyone else can answer . . .
I`m presuming Welsh Dai is coming again - if so, has he been made aware of the MBC meeting times and routes so he doesn`t have to travel alone?
If so, does he have contact numbers etc ?
Oh, and whilst on the subject of contact numbers, mine will be 07801131144 should you want to stick it in your phone ;)
Dave on the headlamps you can cut the tape straight across the center of the lamp you just need the angled wedge below the line that way you get maximum light pattern.
I just tweeked the gps degrees, mis, seconds for hook port but it is listed on sat navs being a point of interest.
Also have a spare sat nav if needed with the continental stops as favourites after last years problems at the docks, maps are out of date but main routes will be ok it will get you there.
Quote from: snoopy on May 16, 2015, 05:38:29 PM
Also have a spare sat nav if needed with the continental stops as favourites after last years problems at the docks, maps are out of date but main routes will be ok it will get you there.
I think Dave has bought a sat nav for this year so hopefully no issues this time haha ;-)up
Quote from: Dave DND on April 22, 2015, 06:06:50 PM
MEETING POINT 8
09:00 am Barendrecht Services (A15 J19) Shell Station Poortland
(Once refuelled – Large lay-by at rear right hand side)
Next Fuel Stop 80 Miles
Target leaving time is 09:45am
Just had a message from Ruben ;-)up
Dave, quick check of arrangements,
Are we still on for meeting up at barendrecht at 9am? 22-5-15?
Im not taking the buggy at all, so any route is fine. Will take along some heavy tools and a tow rope.
Il throw in a set of rocker arms for giggles...
Certainly are mate - see you there ;-)up
Quote from: Dave DND on May 16, 2015, 08:54:35 AM
Aimed @Flags, unless anyone else can answer . . .
I`m presuming Welsh Dai is coming again - if so, has he been made aware of the MBC meeting times and routes so he doesn`t have to travel alone?
If so, does he have contact numbers etc ?
Oh, and whilst on the subject of contact numbers, mine will be 07801131144 should you want to stick it in your phone ;)
Dai's coming South thanks Dave.
someone was talking about t shirts - are we to late for these?
@MBC Crew meeting at Chorley Services
Don`t wait there for me, as I will be cruising with Snoopy & Vicki
See you on the Bridge ;-)up
@Keith hope to be with you 10:30 / 10:45 ish ;-)up
Guess who is coming, after all, but as a passenger! Meee 8) I'll be riding shot gun with Dave-Dream since my buggy is still a little bit, erm - dismantled... And it looks like as soon as I do get back to Brum I'm still going to have to go to work ??? But I'm coming to IBW!
Has anyone looked at the weather for the coming long weekend?
Quote from: Hazel on May 18, 2015, 12:20:36 PM
Guess who is coming, after all, but as a passenger! Meee 8) I'll be riding shot gun with Dave-Dream since my buggy is still a little bit, erm - dismantled... And it looks like as soon as I do get back to Brum I'm still going to have to go to work ??? But I'm coming to IBW!
Has anyone looked at the weather for the coming long weekend?
I looked yesterday. Its looking dry at least. I think it was partly cloudy and 20 degrees. It looks like there's going to be rain tomorrow and wednesday there though.
This was me looking a couple of days ago though so may have changed :-)Geek
Quote from: Fionafredfred on May 18, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
someone was talking about t shirts - are we to late for these?
Fiona,
Too late for IBW T-Shirts, but worth having a yell at these guys to see if you can get something posted out double quick for the evening party
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suit-and-Black-Tie-Long-Sleeve-T-Shirt-Funny-Stag-Fancy-Dress-Party-/261477191420
we are wearing these Shirts, and bowler hats -
Quote from: AVJaysonAV on May 18, 2015, 12:41:19 PM
Quote from: Hazel on May 18, 2015, 12:20:36 PM
Guess who is coming, after all, but as a passenger! Meee 8) I'll be riding shot gun with Dave-Dream since my buggy is still a little bit, erm - dismantled... And it looks like as soon as I do get back to Brum I'm still going to have to go to work ??? But I'm coming to IBW!
Has anyone looked at the weather for the coming long weekend?
I looked yesterday. Its looking dry at least. I think it was partly cloudy and 20 degrees. It looks like there's going to be rain tomorrow and wednesday there though.
This was me looking a couple of days ago though so may have changed :-)Geek
From what I can see, forecast looks promising for the drive there and weekend, but probably hit some drizzle once we return to the UK 8)
Quote from: Hazel on May 18, 2015, 12:20:36 PM
Has anyone looked at the weather for the coming long weekend?
Dry all the way Thursday to Monday, maybe a shower in Genk on Saturday, enjoy yourselves 8)
ok dave... i will ring snoopy when leaving corley services at 1 oclock... ;-) see you thursday .... hazel good to see you coming on the trip to ibw ;-)up 8)
Good to hear you are coming Hazel - its going to be good fun ;-)up
Quote from: Dave DND on May 18, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
Quote from: Fionafredfred on May 18, 2015, 11:35:39 AM
someone was talking about t shirts - are we to late for these?
Fiona,
Too late for IBW T-Shirts, but worth having a yell at these guys to see if you can get something posted out double quick for the evening party
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suit-and-Black-Tie-Long-Sleeve-T-Shirt-Funny-Stag-Fancy-Dress-Party-/261477191420
we are wearing these Shirts, and bowler hats -
I have a medium size shirt if you want it?
Fiona hats and shirts are listed a page or 2 back on the thread but it may be too late, fancy dress shops usually stock the hats
Just supplied Fiona the front and back tshirt pictures so she may be able to get them printed locally for herself and Nigel
Have a great time all.
li be awaiting you eagerly,
i l have some luggage space left for the cramped travelers.
look for a white t4 van (i know you love those, i do)
se you friday 8)
Quote from: snoopy on May 07, 2015, 05:46:57 PM
Meant to say anybody with a large head and one size bowler hat I ran mine around under the hot tap upside down as if trying to fill the head hole ( must be a techy name?) then put it on to stretch it a bit then let it dry on the shelf I did this 3 times and it now fits rather than balancing on top. ;-)up
Walking around with a wet head and a bowler at the moment
See you at Harwich
You got her going ???????
Quote from: HUDGE BUGGY on May 19, 2015, 12:25:43 PM
You got her going ???????
Yes, dont want to hijack this thread, its long enough already, look in buggy box for full story
Good News Dave,
I was about to offer my luggage compartment for you to do a "Jazzy" and stand on all the way to Belgium if needed ;D
Test drive this morning, running pretty well with a tiny oil leak so good to go.
All loaded up and in the garage ready to leave in time to meet the rest of the mob at Colchester for a pizza
Now see if I can get a few hours sleep, as there will be precious little at IBW
safe trip to you all one day i might make it :'(
Well for the midlands group..... For reasons of security, I can't tell you how many there were but I counted them all out and counted them all back again..... Along the A14 that is.
(lets hope the cameras were rolling this time!)
Have a good trip guys ;-)up
Have fun... Just a little bit envious... I guess the fact that it's in Belgium bleugh (which is not my most favourite European country) helps with the fact that we won't be joining you guys this time around but who knows... Perhaps next year I'll be able to set aside my petty prejudices about deadly dull countries and come along ;)
1st target achieved pizza hunt Chelmesford. Davedoon1 is now with us. For some reason the Jas clutch decided to make a noise and increase the free play so gears would not select al at a busy roundabout so vicky out snoopy in the driving seat and start engine in gear to get to pizza hut. Cable adjusted and seems fine so maybe the chassis tube weld has gone.
Spare cable in the stores of another buggy so continuing onwards.
Enjoy your selves.......stay safe out there. May be one day I will get a passport and join you all. ;-)up
Great to have some news from the front line in almost 'real time'. Looking forward to a few images of the British Buggies in Belguim with or without their charming owners in the shots.
Quote from: ChinaShop on May 21, 2015, 06:28:24 PM
Have fun... Just a little bit envious... I guess the fact that it's in Belgium bleugh (which is not my most favourite European country) helps with the fact that we won't be joining you guys this time around but who knows... Perhaps next year I'll be able to set aside my petty prejudices about deadly dull countries and come along ;)
Last time it was in Belgium in 2011 it was awesome. Last year was holland, Next year it's back to Rheinland in Germany.
It's all about the people and buggies to be honest rather than where it is.
Get ya passport Shag and go ;-)up i miss them and was hoping to get to this one... very jealous... Hope your all having fun 8)
Well said Paddy. It was this show that finally prompted George to get his first passport. 8)
Just had a text off Vanessa and heard the MBC picked up three show and shine trophies at the International Buggy Weekend.
Well done to Allan, Carl and Dave Dream. Brilliant.
:D ;-)up
Chad
3 great buggies, well deserved and I hope you're all having a great time.
That is awesome. Well done to you all. ;-)up
Very cool ;-)up
Whoooo ;-)up bonus 8)
Well done everybody, very well deserved! ;-)up
All safe on the ferry after a tour back via the beach club who lets us park on the dunes, 207 buggies we came away with a 9 th 7 th and best in show.
Wi fi is slow for pictures but will load some tomorrow as a cruise down and back up a dual carriage way with all the buggies was photo hungry Hazel Took over 1000 in a day.
I got home at about 9 this morning.
These IBW meets are the best fun I have ever had with my clothes on (well they were on almost all of the time)
Belgium dull :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ ever been to Bruges or Ghent, amazing beers, beautiful countryside where we were and a cruise with police holding the traffic that just went on and on with people out to see us all the way - fantastic - just forgive them for the Smurfs and its a great little country.
Just arrived safely ourselves after an overnighter at my Brothers in Milton Keynes - Pictures and stories to follow shortly
Well done .... the pics and recordings on FB look great! Where is it next year ?
Quote from: Krug on May 27, 2015, 05:21:27 PM
Well done .... the pics and recordings on FB look great! Where is it next year ?
Germany! Although, I don't remember where exactly though, someone will remind us surely? ???
Dusseldorf
Quote from: Dave-Dream on May 27, 2015, 08:14:27 PM
Dusseldorf
same route part of the way so the A4 tunnel get revisited but we go north of Breda around 160 miles ;-)up just worked out did the whole weekend for just under £700 so better get saving.
That would make it quite an easy route for me ---- Hull to Rotterdam and the straight across to Dusseldorf ---- Dates booked in my diary and will plan to get my buggy running much earlier next year so I dont hit the crap I had this year .... would really like to go and with it being Germany ... taking the buggy back to its place of birth and all that :)
Sounds like I need to plan better this time :)
Snap 8)
Does anyone know the dates for next year?
Quote from: AVJaysonAV on May 28, 2015, 01:02:11 PM
Does anyone know the dates for next year?
14/15 May 2016 ;-)(-;
Quote from: Hazel on May 28, 2015, 01:03:43 PM
Quote from: AVJaysonAV on May 28, 2015, 01:02:11 PM
Does anyone know the dates for next year?
14/15 May 2016 ;-)(-;
Provisionally and unconfirmed though ;)
14/15 is Pentecost, it's always that weekend as it's a Euro bank holiday.
HI All,
Back from the depth of Wales where dial up internet connection speeds would be an improvement. My smart phone was not at all smart the last few days.
Really great catching up with all the pictures - looking forward to the stories too next week at club night.
Like the pictures with the windmill and on the beach too. Great finds.
I have everything crossed that Ruth will be all but mended by next year and really really really want to come. Last time in Germany it was only Me, George, Paddy, Johnathan and Stefan that represented the Anglo-Swede brigade. Would be great to take a full invasion force next time :D
Chad
Quote from: Chad on May 28, 2015, 08:41:26 PM
I have everything crossed that Ruth will be all but mended by next year and really really really want to come. Last time in Germany it was only Me, George, Paddy, Johnathan and Stefan that represented the Anglo-Swede brigade. Would be great to take a full invasion force next time :D
Chad
Give my love to Ruth, Chad. I hope she makes a speedy recovery :)
Quote from: Flags on May 28, 2015, 08:16:34 PM
14/15 is Pentecost, it's always that weekend as it's a Euro bank holiday.
It's getting earlier every year ;) makes sense though to be on their bank holiday every year to allow for travel. But we're in Europe, we should get a pentecost too! ;-)up