French Weekender 24th - 27th March 2006 - Page 2 - MINI2

Beastmaster · #16 (**permalink**) Jan 11th, 2006, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by onely_ck

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If you'd like to come (and you know you do!), then follow the links to the hotel and the ferry and book them and let us know that you are coming along.
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Hi!! We are very interested - Gumbo's never been abroad ... but our decision is still pending and we can only give a definite answer closer the time due to work commitments. My friend who has a silk green mini says she's the same - again depends on work commitments.

Is there a deadline for this or limited number of spaces?

Will we have to sort out insurance (for both travel and car) ourselves?

£150 covers for return ticket, hotel, breakfast......any night time meals? I'm just wondering how much we might have to spend and if we have enough for pocket money....

Do we need to know how to speak French??

Will keep you posted.

The deadline is simply that if you want to come, you follow the link to the ferry crossing and book and then follow the link to the hotel and book. The later you leave it the less likely it is to be available and the prices could change.

All you are doing is booking a ferry crossing with a cabin on the way out and a seat on the way back and a hotel room for 3 nights. Evening meals are not included.

Car and travel insurance is to be sorted by you. Many insurance companies give you free green card cover anyway (but check your own insurance company) and mini themselves cover your car for breakdowns abroad if your car is still in warranty. Personal travel insurance you sort yourselves, if you want to have it for a 3 day trip to France? You do need to apply for the new E111 credit card style card which is your "passport" to free medical care in France. You can apply on line for this from www.ehic.org.uk/InternetPROD/home.do

Speaking French is not essential - I don't!

We will be arranging trips and adventures and mini runs for this weekender for people to join in with, but they are all optional. It is going to be a lot of fun! if it wasn't I wouldn't be going.

Hope that helps but if you have any more questions or anything else you would like to know, please just ask.

Thanks

Ade

paa100 · #17 (**permalink**) Jan 12th, 2006, 05:06 PM

[quote=Beastmaster]

Quote: Originally Posted by onely_ck

The later you leave it the less likely it is to be available and the prices could change.

I paid more already. Looks like it goes up the closer you get......

Beastmaster · #18 (**permalink**) Jan 12th, 2006, 06:55 PM

[quote=paa100]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

I paid more already. Looks like it goes up the closer you get......

just checked again and the prices haven't gone up!

RVW · #19 (**permalink**) Jan 12th, 2006, 10:09 PM

We are in

Booked Hotel and Ferry

Mal de mare remedies accepted

COME WIGLEY WHERE ARE YOU???????

paa100 · #20 (**permalink**) Jan 13th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

We are in

Booked Hotel and Ferry

Mal de mare remedies accepted

COME WIGLEY WHERE ARE YOU???????

Hurray!

Its becoming Mont Saint Michelle or Bust!

We need WIgley!

RVW · #21 (**permalink**) Jan 13th, 2006, 06:16 AM

Andy have you finished your B or B Journal yet??

paa100 · #22 (**permalink**) Jan 13th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Andy have you finished your B or B Journal yet??

Funny you should say that. Found it yesterday - in note form. Might be a little project

Beastmaster · #23 (**permalink**) Jan 14th, 2006, 07:46 AM

Smashing news! Welcome to er... Le Mont St Michel or Bust!

Chill · #24 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2006, 08:06 PM

You can see Le Mont St Michel from our place near Villedieu les Poeles on a clear day. Must admit this is tempting, will have to check on the funds...

The Red Baron · #25 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 07:41 PM

We,re in too

Hotel and ferry all booked.

Can't speak a word of the lingo either but Jacke tells me this will get me through the weekend. "Beastmaster achetera le prochain rond des boissons" hehe

RVW · #26 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 08:01 PM

This is building into something BIG

Come on peeps dont be left out

Its going to be a fab weekend

Beastmaster · #27 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax

We,re in too

Hotel and ferry all booked.

Can't speak a word of the lingo either but Jacke tells me this will get me through the weekend. "Beastmaster achetera le prochain rond des boissons" hehe

Marvellous news! Also you have talked yourself into a job on this trip! it's looking like this:

1. Chris and jax - the Interpreters
2. Paa100 - Epicurean Aficionado
3. RVW - Flag Bearer
4. Mini friz - Rear Gunner
5. Peanut - Cheer Leader

Good to have you on the trip! So pleased I might be persuaded to get the first round in!

Ady

paa100 · #28 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax

We,re in too

Hotel and ferry all booked.

Can't speak a word of the lingo either but Jacke tells me this will get me through the weekend. "Beastmaster achetera le prochain rond des boissons" hehe

Hurrah!

I managed to get the £40 for the extra cabin I booked back tooooooooooo.

Beers are on moi

paa100 · #29 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 09:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by matrog

Yeah, need to check about getting the time off. Made a bit more complicated because I'm starting with new employers in January. But if I can get time off I'd definitely be interested

Come on matrog. make the time. You only live once. Diamonds are forever

Beastmaster · #30 (**permalink**) Jan 18th, 2006, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by paa100

Hurrah!

I managed to get the £40 for the extra cabin I booked back tooooooooooo.

Beers are on moi

Nice one! Could be quite a few beers consumed on this trip!