2013 DDK EURO TOUR - THE POB TOUR - 12th - 16th JULY

[Chris_911]

Not long now.

Hopefully my health will take a turn for the better - ended up with an Ambulance coming to see me last night and a hospital visit for some tests - not ideal, look a bit strange today but onwards and upwards!

Sincerely hope you're ok.

Puts my 'problem' well into perspective! Been badly let down by a dog boarder so desperately hoping I can find somewhere good so that our trip is on......

[Bootsy]

I'll be ok guys, thanks for the concern. It was more precautionary than anything and all the tests so far point to me being normal!

[neilbardsley]

Maybe it's time to stop trying to squeeze yourself into into the same size rubber/vinyl outfits that you wore when you were in your 20's ...

Hope it's just a temporary blip & you'll be back to 'normal' (?) soon.

I'm trying erase that image from my head

Get well soon Bootsy.

[hot66]

I'll be ok guys, thanks for the concern. It was more precautionary than anything and all the tests so far point to me being normal!

normal !

hope you're feeling better Thomas .. sounds like a nice relaxing roadtrip with a few DDK'ers is just what the doctor ordered

[964RS]

Thought I'd check in from poolside here in Spain! LOL

Not long now!

Took RSR for a few overdue little sortings ready for departure.

The trip to Mikes RSR launch resulted in a knackered damper on a pot hole from hell so the car has been treated to two new fast road rear Bilsteins.

Also sorted a small oil seal leak from gearbox selector and rear oil tank.

All new bushings for gearbox selector and its much more precise and with a lot less play which is nice.

Tiedied up a few nuts and clamps that had come a little loose and now just need a wheel alignment check before we head off and should be spot on.

Not much change from a grand but as I've spent nothing on it in 6 years and been all round UK and Europe numerous times (at 30mpg+....are you reading MFI boys? LoL) I'm not going to complain!!

Exhaust still dropping depth charges on command and nice long flames for the tunnels.

Now just need to work out how I get back from Hull on the Wednesday morning to my check in at East Mids airport with the family 4.5hrs later!!!! EEK.

Best have a beer while I think that over....

Ciao!!

C Ya Soon

[964RS]

James - had the email and text from Brian now thanks.

Don't know if this makes a difference (it should) to the museum visit but Porsche are running a special offer while we are there for the 50th Anniversary. Anyone going to the museum who can show they own a 911 get into the museum free!!

Be nice for us all to be able to give our entrance fee to DDK Macmillan instead?

Final little push before the 10yr deadline...?

[hot66]

Jason, noticed that and have got Brian looking into it for us.

[hot66]

Info packs etc should be getting sent out soon ... This will include itinerarys and suggested routes. I've been giving Brian guidance on this but the detail of the routes etc is all in his hands


Regarding other details, apart from ferries, hotels and Mondays factory tours, nothing else is included in the price so please make sure you bring enough euros for food, beer and any other activities you might want

[yoda]

Has anyone received their packs yet?

[964RS]

Is Yoda doubting the organising skills of 'Member of the Year' James Hot66 and friend of DDK Brian Mc1st Tickets?

20 lashes for you my son....

chill bud, all will be ok.


....and if it's not it will add to the fun!

[hot66]

GREAT NEWS FOR THOSE ON THE RESERVE LIST FOR THE FACTORY TOUR ... I'VE MANAGED TO GET A FEW MORE PLACES ADDED

On the Monday , we will be returning to the hotel following our tour of the classic resto department. We need to leave a good 45 mins travelling time + time to park the cars at the hotel + then walk to the Museum where we are being met. All in all I reckon we need to be leaving Porsche Classic at around 12:00 to ensure we do not miss our Factory tour.

Currently, the following are not coming on the factory tour, but I'm sure they can have a relaxing lunch / afternoon etc somewhere

Jo
Mandy
Louise
Neil's wife
Lesley Young

Anyway, here are the FINAL LISTS

FACTORY TOUR , Monday July 15th - 14:00 - (33 places)

1. Hot66 ( James ) .
2. Bootsy. (Thomas)
3. MarkM ( Mark ).
4. Ian 2.2S.( Ian)
5. 964RS ( Jason )
6. Jury ( Chris) .
7. NeilBardsley ( Neil ).
8. Darren65 ( Darren).
9. Darren65 bro in law .
10 UK911 ( Mark) .
11. jtparr ( Jonathon).
12. DustyM ( Jon ).
13. JohnM ( John .
14. Gerald ( sanjay)
15. Sladey ( Mark ) .
16 Derro.
17. impmad2000 ( Tim) .
18. Petric ( Peter ).
19. 73SJM ( Simon).
20. Chris_911 ( Chris .
21. Sarah (alamagh).
22. Andrew (Alamagh).
23. greenyRS ( Nick Green)
24. Mike Bainbridge ( Mike ).
25. murph08 ... ( Richard M) .
26. Grannysmith.( Mick Crowther )
27. Sanjay.
28. Yoda ( feroz) .
29 Yoda +1 ( Feroz ).
30. Lightweight911 ( Andy ).
31. Gary Richardson
32. Will ( scallino65)
33. Robert Young (youngres)

Classic Resto Tour - Monday 15th July - 9:30 am

1&2. Hot66 ( James & Jo )
3. Bootsy
4&5 MarkM ( Mark & Mandy )
6. Ian 2.2S
7. 964RS ( Jason )
8 Jury ( Chris)
9 &10. NeilBardsley ( Neil + 1)
11& 12 Darren65 ( Darren + 1)
13. Lightweight911 ( Andy )
14. UK911 ( Mark)
15 jtparr ( Jonathon)
16. DustyM ( Jon )
17. JohnM ( John )
18. Andrew (Alamagh)
19. Sarah (alamagh)
20. Sladey ( Mark )
21 & 22. impmad2000 ( Tim + Derro )
23. Petric ( Peter )
24. 73SJM ( Simon)
25 & 26. Chris_911 ( Chris + Louise)
27. GreenyRS ( Nick Green )
28. Mike Bainbridge
29. Grannysmith ( Mick)
30. Sanjay
31. Yoda ( Feroz )
32. Yoda ( Peter )
33. Gerald ( sanjay)
34. Gary Richardson
35. Will ( scalino65)
36. murph08 ... ( Richard M)
37. Robert Young (youngres)
38. Lesley Young (youngres)
39. Brian ( 1st-tickets)
40.

Museum Guided Tours - Sunday 14th July - 2 Groups, 14:30 & 15:30

James & Jo (hot66)
Thomas (Bootsy)
Andy (lightweight_911)
Jason (964RS)
Ian W (Ian 2.2S)
John (johnM)
Mark (911uk)
Chris (jury)
Simon (73SJM)
Chris and Louise. (Chris_911)
Darren and Brian (Darren 65)
Mark (Sladey)
Mark & Mrs M (markm)
Mick (Grannysmith)
Nick and Mike Bainbridge (Greeny2.7RS)
Feroz and Peter (Yoda)
Robert Young and Lesley (Youngres)
Jon ( DustyM)
Will (Scalino65)
Sanjay + 1 (sanjay)
Jonathon (Jtparr)
Tim and Pete (impmad2000)
Peter and Gary (Petric)
Neil + 1 (neilbardsley)
Brian

Total 35

Ferry details :

Outward Journey

Hull/Rotterdam
hot66 (James & Jo)
amallagh (Andrew + Sarah)
neilbardsley (Neil + 1)
impmad2000 & Derro ( Tim + Pete )
grannysmith (Mick)
Darren65 (Darren & Brian)
Bootsy (Thomas)
73SJM (Simon)
Johnm (John and Mark 911uk)
Lightweight 911 (Andy)
Sladey
Ian2.2S
964RS (Jason)
Petric +1 ( Peter & Gary)
DustyM ( Jon)
Markm ( Mark & Mandy )

Eurotunnel

Chris_911 (Chris + Louise) - Thursday 1720

yoda (Feroz +1) - Fri 06.50
Will ( scalino65 ) - Fri 06.50

Dover/Calais Ferry

Robert & Lesley Young (youngres) - Thursday 09.25

Return Journey

Rotterdam/Hull
hot66 (James & Jo)
amallagh (Andrew + Sarah)
neilbardsley (Neil + 1)
grannysmith (Mick)
Bootsy ( thomas)
73SJM (Simon)
Johnm (John and Mark 911uk)
Lightweight 911 (Andy)
Sladey
Ian2.2S
964RS (Jason)
Petric +1 ( Peter & Gary)

Eurotunnel

Markm ( Mark & Mandy ) Tues Morning
yoda (Feroz +1) - Tues 18.20
Chris_911 (Chris + Louise) - Tues 1820
Darren65 (Darren & Brian) - Tues 18.20
DustyM ( Jon) - Tues 18.20 .
Will ( scalino65) - Tues 18.20



Calais/Dover Ferry

impmad2000 & Derro ( Tim + Pete ) - Tuesday

Robert & Lesley Young (youngres) - 15:20 - Weds

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[hot66]

Info should be getting emailed out in pdf form in the next day or so

Booking codes for the ferries / euro tunnel will be getting posted out & emailed

Hopefully we have everything in place .


Regarding the Hull Ferry, boarding starts at 16:30 .... doors close at 19:00. Not 100% , but I'm going to aim to be there for 17:30.

For anyone who hasn't been to Hull before, a good place to meet other DDK'ers before going through customs ( Lets see if I can actually make it through for once without being pulled by the customs lads ) etc is in this car park .

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hull&h ... m&t=h&z=18

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hull&h ... 07.61,,0,0

[Bootsy]

Glad you gave those times James as my invoice from 1st tickets states Check in is 19:00 rather than doors close and I was planning do a half day at work work and then driving up. Given boarding starts at 16:30 I'll take the day off and get oop to the delightful Hull a bit earlier.

[youngres]

Thanks for all of your hard work in organising this James - it's much appreciated and especially for squeezing Lesley and me in at short notice. We are really looking forward to meeting you all at Barden Barden.

Robert & Lesley Young

[Bootsy]

Look forward to catching up again Robert