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Phil CD
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Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1750
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 7:47 pm: | 
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September I might be able to make.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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RichardG
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Username: Richardg
Post Number: 2794
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 7:55 pm: |
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you are a bit premature Barry, but as you have now raised it in Public then I am forced to respond.
We currently have several problems with the trip if it goes ahead in May as listed:
1, The exchange rate is appalling at the moment which makes everything we buy very costly.
2, Taff has pulled out and as you know the only reason for going in May was to beat the French high season costs, and because Taff had to book his holidays very early.
3, Running the trip in May gives Paul problems as his employment situation is unsure at the moment so a delay may allow him time to settle his finances to a point where he could come??
4, And finally, my work situation is also unsteady at the moment (25% of the workforce now gone)
Although I have not had a response from Ian and Jo I will be going ahead and re scheduling it for September.
We will still have warm days and plenty of fantastic riding + hopefully the £ will have regained some of it's value as the rest of the EU slips into recession.
So, If all that want to DEFINATLY come in September can post up then I will do the booking
depart date would be 18th Sep (fri) returning on 27th (sun)
You get more juice into a BIG orange, or you can try some not so 'quick Silver' for a change
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john o connor
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Username: Godfromnorden
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 8:54 pm: |
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went thru verdon last year, 2008. absolutely awesome. also went south on train, a bit seedy, but well worth the money. isle san source, is very nice. there is a road on south side of verdon gorge, highly recommended by locals. |
Phil CD
Ride-out Leader / Moderator
Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1751
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 8:59 pm: |
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September sounds good will have to check works diary to see if I can book them dates as holidays. Will wait for confirmation from the rest 1st.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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Paul G
Chief Moderator 
Username: Webmaster
Post Number: 11643
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 10:27 pm: |
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The next few weeks should be fairly critical for me. Hopefully I should know my future (at work) soon. At present I do not have a redundancy notice, but I've known for almost a year that my job has gone. There's loads more but I won't bore you!!!!
It would be good to get a second look in on this trip as the Gorge is fannytastic!
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Barry Hesketh
Ride-out Sponsor
Username: Joppa
Post Number: 265
Registered: 3-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 9:27 am: |
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Sorry Richard,not my intention to interfer,just have the chance to go elsewhere.
Please put me down for the 18th September will be cutting short Scotland but want to get back to France asap. |
RichardG
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Username: Richardg
Post Number: 2795
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 4:40 pm: |
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No Prob Barry 
Would be good to have you on board Paulie.
Taff, I will modify the list in the next two weeks when I have had a chance to talk to Ian, Jo, Chris and I
You get more juice into a BIG orange, or you can try some not so 'quick Silver' for a change
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Phil CD
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Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1758
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 11:07 am: |
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Any more news on the dates for this trip will need to get my holiday forms in asap.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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RichardG
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Username: Richardg
Post Number: 2814
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 1:22 pm: |
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As above Phil 18th Sep - 27th,
On a general note I will need exact numbers soon, I would like to book this trip by end of May at the latest
You get more juice into a BIG orange, or you can try some not so 'quick Silver' for a change
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Barry Hesketh
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Username: Joppa
Post Number: 277
Registered: 3-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 2:22 pm: |
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Richard I may be wrong but you may need to look at the planing again if you are still thinking of going by train,but I think the last train from Calais is the 11th September and back on the 12th. |
Paul G
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Username: Webmaster
Post Number: 11672
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 8:38 am: |
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Services from Calais to the South of France will start running from Friday 15th May 2009. This will run throughout the summer, until Friday 11th September 2009.
From the South of France to Calais, the service will start on Saturday 16th May 2009, with the last departure on Saturday 12th September 2009.
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RichardG
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Username: Richardg
Post Number: 2818
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 12:08 pm: |
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I will have a bit of a problem getting time off earlier, however, this could be possible. I will check the availability of the cabins at the camp site (may be difficult due to the French school holidays).
Option 1 (Train to south option), so, Now is the time to post up if you want to come on this trip. If you want to go on the train then we will have to depart on 4th Sep and return on 12th (if there is any space available).
Post up now if you want to come, I cannot book this on ’possibly’ or ‘’I might come’’,
If you want to come then I need the numbers by 12th April Please, I will also need a deposit to book the cabin etc.
I will book this trip next week if we can get 4-6 people minimum.
I will have to pay a deposit for the cabin and the rail booking so it is make your mind up time.
Option 2(ride to south) The above date can stay (cheaper accommodation), ride all the way to SOF with two overnight stays on route, cost unknown at the moment.
Post up by 12 April if you want to come
You get more juice into a BIG orange, or you can try some not so 'quick Silver' for a change
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Ian Mac
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Username: Macca
Post Number: 382
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 12:42 pm: |
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Richard, me and Jo definite for this please.  |
Phil CD
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Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1759
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 2:11 pm: |
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Will have to get back to you as I require to book holidays and i'm not back in until Friday 10th to see if the dates are available.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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Phil CD
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Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1761
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 3:03 pm: |
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Sorry to say but the above dates are not available for me to take holiday's so I will have to miss this years trip. I hope you all enjoy and don't forget the pics.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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Barry Hesketh
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Username: Joppa
Post Number: 278
Registered: 3-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 9:48 am: |
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Option 1 is out for me Richard,I cannot re juggle my holiday in Scotland. Option 2 not sure what you mean if you mean 2 nights either end and week in france I can't fit that in either it would mean cutting Scotland too short,not politik you understand would lead to diplomatic relations breaking down. Not looking good |
Paul G
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Username: Webmaster
Post Number: 11693
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 10:47 pm: |
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.... and I'm still in no job land ... the next few weeks should be critical
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Ian Mac
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Username: Macca
Post Number: 401
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 01, 2009 - 5:33 pm: |
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Hows this little jaunt looking now Paulie has a safe job and the Euro is getting a bit weaker ?!?!?! |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 1857
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 01, 2009 - 9:53 pm: |
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I'm probably not in the round until next year now Ian, but the recover is well on its way.
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RichardG
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Username: Richardg
Post Number: 2881
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 8:49 am: |
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As we only have two people that can attend this trip I think it is better to delay it again until next year.
I don't think it is worth running with two or three people now  , It's a shame that we have had the set of events this year that have made this trip too difficult for people to attend.
However, I will arrange another trip this year so keep looking in.
Anyone any suggestions for a short trip (say 4-5 days) that is not to far and towards the end of the summer period?
You get more juice into a BIG orange, or you can try some not so 'quick Silver' for a change
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Phil CD
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Username: Taffcd
Post Number: 1780
Registered: 6-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 9:25 am: |
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I'm free (holidays booked and confirmed) between 13th and 31st August 2009. So if you have anything in the pipeline around them dates count me in.
You can go fast; I can go anywhere (just as fast)!
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Ian Mac
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Username: Macca
Post Number: 402
Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 11:54 am: |
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I'd like to go upto the North West of Scotland again, but saying that I'll go anywhere!?!?!  |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 1859
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 8:52 pm: |
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Adrian's place in Normandy could be nice again, but doubt he'll have vacancies in August.
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Martin
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Username: Mart_21
Post Number: 7
Registered: 10-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 9:53 pm: |
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I'd be up for another jaunt into Scotland, or how about Ireland? I don't have time booked off work yet so I could be fairly flexible on dates. |
Barry Hesketh
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Username: Joppa
Post Number: 311
Registered: 3-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 9:34 am: |
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Normandy would be good, not too far any chance of seeing if he has any space? Or as Martin says Ireland,fast boat from Liverpool ride the Ring of Kerry lots and lots of Guinness and the music in the pubs. Not that cheap though. |
lawrence
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Username: Lozz36
Post Number: 9
Registered: 6-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 10:41 pm: |
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hi guys just looking at your dielemer, have yous ever been to isle of arran it of the west coast of scotland a quick ferry from ardrossan in ayrshire it would be ok for 2 or 3 nights but only in summer times |
Admin
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Username: Admin
Post Number: 1894
Registered: 7-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 10:55 pm: |
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Not heard anything back from Adrian ... I suppose Scotland is in Europe!
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