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[Saga Lout]

At the mo I'm thinking out on 4th or 5th till the next Sunday. Plymouth/Santander for route out and back via Cherbourg/Portsmouth. Priced at £136.50. Euro tunnel is cheaper at £74.00 return but its a long ride to the camp site and you dont get to see Spain.

Hi Danny, I may be able to do this and will keep you posted....had better run it past mrs saga first! When are you thinking of booking the tickets?

[Saga Lout]

Spose I ought to book up in the next four weeks or so. I dont want to get caught out with a "sorry puter says no" and once its booked she who must be ebayed cant say "no"

Cheers mate, will let you know soon

[TeDeum]

I am updating this list as people decide to go. If I miss you out please let me know and I'll correct it.

Going.
Dandy
Catsbum
Aircooled 68
Pete (friend of Aircooled 68)
MarkyMark
Dannyboy
Stu
Bondy
Bondy's other
Tony
Tony's other
Pete Kelly
TeDeum + Mrs TeDeum
Bob (friend of TeDeum)
Pict
Saga Lout
Big Dave
Poldark

Possibles
Matlock
Minty
Mrs MarkyMark
Landy
GrahamI
ChrisG
ChrisG's other
Hartside Man
Stormy

I think we have a quorum at 19 so far.

Reading the posts I don't think there are enough people looking for cabins to try to get a discount so I suggest everyone makes their own bookings direct with Motocamp. Same applies to camping. You should mention Carpe-TDM.net and/or RTT09 as I have told Pieter (the owner) to look out for these words. My friend Bob is looking for someone to share a cabin with him. If anyone is interested in this (he is housetrained!) I can give them contact details.

Edited by TeDeum, 13 February 2009 - 07:36 pm.

[TonyDevil]

it will be TD+1

[GrahamI]

I am another definte maybe

Hope to come along but depends on work situation

[Saga Lout]

I'm pretty much a definite, just trying to work-out exactly what the work situation will be like and how much time I will have available. Should be able to confirm in next week or so

[ChrisG]

I'm pretty definate, just need to work out if I'm carrying a pillion or not, in which case I'd probably go for a cabin rather than a tent.

[Hartside Man]

I cannot commit at present but i hope to make it.

SWMBO still unsure if she will have a job (works for wedgewood , waterford )

if no job then belt will need tightened :-(

hopefully a buyer will step forward soon.

anyway add me as a maybe

[TeDeum]

Time to book accommodation.

I have just been talking to Renske at Motocamp and she tells me that they are going to be busy that week so if you want to book a cabin or a caravan you should do it as soon as possible and within the next two weeks at the latest. I think campers will be OK to just turn up as there is lots of space for them but cabins/caravans are limited. She has also offered us a discount that will be determined by the numbers who turn up (I have told her we have 13 for sure with the same number considering). You can book by emailing info@motocamp.com and she will send you a booking form. You have to pay 50% up front with the balance (less discount) when you leave.

I'm getting excited!

[TeDeum]

Below is the text on the reservation form for Motocamp which you will get back from Pieter or Renske when you contact them. Just to clear up any confusion over the cost of a cabin, you pay 10€ per night for the cabin plus 10€ per person per night, so for Mr and Mrs TeDeum it is 30€ per night or 15€ each if you are sharing with a mate. If you want to hire bedlinen it is 15€ per person for the week. All these costs will be discounted in some way when you leave, depending on the numbers - the more of us who turn up, the bigger the discount. Note that "a welcome beer is awaiting you." Nothing about cake and I think you have to bring your own dog!

When I was talking to Renske this morning they were in the middle of a hurricane with 100mph winds - unheard of in the South of France!

Reservationform cabin(s)
reservationsnumber: CAB 0209

Congratulations , you have made a reservation for 1 CABIN(s) on our beautiful campsite. We look forward to meet you from the 04st of July 2009 till 11st of July 2009.

Our cabins are suitable for two persons. They provide two beds with comfortable matresses, undersheets and pillows , electricity and a garden furniture. Bring your own sleepingbag or hire bedlinen.

Rent 2 persons € 30,- per night.

The rent includes: water, electricity, 2 pers, (ex touristtax), 1 motorbike/car.(cars/trailers on parkingplace.) One dog allowed at an additional cost of €,2,50- per day. Please inform us in advance.

Renting bedlinen is posible at € 15,- per week pp. Do you want to use this service.please inform us in advance by e-mail: info@motocamp.com or tel: +33553312406.

For final reservation please remit half of the total amount ie € 210,- is € 105,-
within fourteen days after receiving this form to:
ABN/AMRO accountnr: 482919744
In name of: P. v/d Vlis, add reservationnumber mentiond above CAB..0209....

IBANNUMBER: NL20ABNA0482919744
BIC: ABNANL2A

After receiving your payment we will send you a conformation of your booking.

You can count on a on a good and relaxed atmosphere and a lovely holiday in the most beautiful part of Frace. A welcome beer is awaiting you!

Greetzzzzz,

Pieter en Renske van der Vlis

[Pict]

Thanks Chris. I'd be interested in sharing solid walls and a roof, but they seem to calculate only 1 bike per cabin. Have asked about this.

Edited by Pict, 24 January 2009 - 05:24 pm.

[Pict]

One dog allowed at an additional cost of €,2,50- per day. Please inform us in advance.

1) Whose girlfriend? Or is Ivana Trump coming as a special guest?
2) Special, er, tastes?? Sheep* allowed for the Welsh?
3) Blind rider??
4) Travelling pillion or sidecar?
5) Genetically-enhanced? Higher education than yer average Yamaha mechanic?

* Significant that site owners are "van der Vlis"?

Edited by Pict, 24 January 2009 - 05:37 pm.

[big dave]

Thanks Chris. I'd be interested in sharing solid walls and a roof, but they seem to calculate only 1 bike per cabin. Have asked about this.

Lets us know what you find out about this. I read it the same as you, in that a cabin entitles you to one vehicle parking only.

I'm slowly getting my rrrs into gear wrt rtt09 and I reckon if I can share a luberjack house for the five or six days I anticipate being there then it's only 30 euro more than camping = a small supplement to pay to save trailing a tent across europe.

BD

[Pict]

Lets us know what you find out about this. I read it the same as you, in that a cabin entitles you to one vehicle parking only.

I'm slowly getting my rrrs into gear wrt rtt09 and I reckon if I can share a lumberjack house for the five or six days I anticipate being there then it's only 30 euro more than camping = a small supplement to pay to save trailing a tent across europe.

Just received reassurance:
"Bonjour,
Of course this is allowed. 1 person, 1 bike. So 2 persons, 2 bikes.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Greetzzz,
Renske & Pieter"

My reasons are the same as yours - I'll be trying harder than last year to keep the baggage weight down, so no tent and debating sleeping bag. As regards sharing, I may already be spoken for, though so how many others are opting for a cabin?

I've still to work out the travel arrangements - thinking of taking the Tunnel to/from Calais, and maybe an easy option of 3 days either way, cos of my feeble nature, if I can arrange cheap stopovers, or even be really lazy and Motorail it. Aiming to be sensible about rideouts too, btw - it's a great area so there's lots to see and do. At the mo., am thinking of being on site for the full week, but may adapt to save some cash. Going all that way, I'm tempted to visit the BurgmanCat guys in Barcelona while I have the chance, but the missus is starting to get grumpy....

Edited by Pict, 25 January 2009 - 09:25 am.

[TeDeum]

Just received reassurance:
"Bonjour,
Of course this is allowed. 1 person, 1 bike. So 2 persons, 2 bikes.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Greetzzz,
Renske & Pieter"

Nice work Ian. Saved me a phone call to France!.
Like Big Dave I think the camping/cabin issue is a no-brainer but I don't suppose that will convince Marquee Mark!

I am updating the list of who is going and who is thinking of going (my post of Jan 21st) as people opt in. If I have missed anybody please let me know and I will amend it.

Edited by TeDeum, 25 January 2009 - 12:32 pm.

[big dave]

I have decided to book a cabin so if any one would like to share with a non snoring( Unless ive had to many beers) and a mild farter then let me know ASAP so we can book. I will of course be bringing along a check shirt as only befits a lumbersnack.

Danny

you have PM

BD