French Weekender 24th - 27th March 2006

[Jaffa Racer]

Ferry and Hotel booked

[paa100]

We got ourselves a convoy!

[Beastmaster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer

Ferry and Hotel booked

Brilliant! Welcome to the party!

[The Red Baron]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer

Ferry and Hotel booked

Bonjour et bienvenue au Weekender français

[mini friz]

never done a mini run abroad ,we've been told you have to have a warning triangle
and first aid kit in your car is there anything else you must have.

[paa100]

Bulb kit, bright shiny vest, sticky on headlamp deflectors

[mini friz]

thanks pa1oo
not sure about bright shiny vest ,ive got one with sequins on that might have to do
were gonna have to go shopping

[paa100]

Bulb kit - Halfords - just a generic one will do
Vest - Halfords - don't pay more than a fiver
Sticky onny things Halfords.

Don't go to MINI.

Oh, and one of those european health card thingies, maybe breakdown cover and make sure you have a green card. Most insurance firms include them for free. Just give them a call

[Beastmaster]

Also a beret, string of onions, obviously a bicycle and as Paa100 will confirm one should also always take a comfy armchair.

[RVW]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

Also a beret, string of onions, obviously a bicycle and as Paa100 will confirm one should also always take a comfy armchair.

Looks like you have been on the WINE again

[paa100]

Ipod, Two Camera's, Walkie Talkies, Chargers, Plug Convertors, Camcorder (front And Rear), Laptop, ..............)

[RVW]

Quote: Originally Posted by mini friz

never done a mini run abroad ,we've been told you have to have a warning triangle
and first aid kit in your car is there anything else you must have.

Hopefully a sensible answer from someone who is sober

E111 health card
Green card from your car insurance company
Spare bulb kit
First aid kit
Red Triangle to put in road in case of breakdown etc
Reflective vest for all who are travelling in car
Passports
Driving licence
Car insurance cert
Headlight deflectors ( halfords ones will do)
Fire extinguisher ( not complusory yet but handy all the same)
think thats about it
Ohh loads of cash cos you will have to buy us all drinks

[snoupi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

...as official wine taster for the trip (er... self elected) been looking at a little Calvados tasting mini adventure today...

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Looks like you have been on the WINE again

Be sure to sample not only the wine and Calvados, but also the Cidre Bouché and the Pommeau, especially the stuff straight from la ferme. And make sure to sample the cheeses, not only Camenbert, but Pont l'Évêque and Livarot too, in their raw milk varieties.

Mon Dieu, I'm envious.

More pics, as promised:

If you make a run North of le Mont-Saint-Michel try to swing up to Cancale and la Pointe du Grouin, a beautiful section of la Côte d'Emeraude.


Saint Malo


and Dinan, a beautifully preserved Medieval city; and the people of Dinan, contrary to the popular stereotype of Bretons as arrogant, belligerent xenphobes, are very friendly and helpful.






I will be with you in spirit. (No pun intended.)

[The Red Baron]

Quote: Originally Posted by snoupi

and Dinan, a beautifully preserved Medieval city; and the people of Dinan, contrary to the popular stereotype of Bretons as arrogant, belligerent xenphobes, are very friendly and helpful.

Lets all hope so, for the sake of the RVW's car..!

[RVW]

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax

Lets all hope so, for the sake of the RVW's car..!

They will think they are being liberated again