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Electrc109 · Nov 26th, 2003, 06:46 PM

Hey, I am planning a trip to the UK and possibly Amsterdam for the week of March 13th and would like some imput from you guys. Ultimately I would like to go to Edinburgh, London, and Amsterdam while I'm there, but I don't think a week is enough time to do so. I have also considered either doing only London or just London and Amsterdam or Edinburgh. I want to party, but I also want to see the UK countryside. Would renting a car be a good idea or should I stick to getting a railpass and rely on public transportation? Can I borrow anyone's MINI? =)

My friend Trey and I will be staying in hostels, drinking beer, and taking in the culture (both historical and recreational) . I am just graduating college and would like to spend less than $1000 USD.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.... :white:

AprilWhine · Nov 26th, 2003, 06:51 PM

Did you realize you will be there for the Heartbeat Run? I have a link for a company that rents MINIs, but it's a bit expensive, better to beg for a ride along.

SoggyCornFlakes · Nov 26th, 2003, 08:01 PM

AW is right - Heartbeat Run time. If you want to see the english countryside then this is a must for you - and I have no doubt you'll find plenty of M2ers travelling up from London for the Run who can give you a lift there and back. You'd be mad not to join in - ask MP

MiniAdventurer · Nov 26th, 2003, 08:40 PM

u won't hire a MINI for a week, get accomodation and culture for less than $1000 (i assume u mean after airfare?). blag a ride in someone's MINI, and spend the rest of the time in a cheaper hire car or with the delights of public transport...

StevePSB · Nov 26th, 2003, 09:07 PM

You've *got* to come to the Heartbeat Run!

Electrc109 · Nov 26th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAdventurer

u won't hire a MINI for a week, get accomodation and culture for less than $1000 (i assume u mean after airfare?). blag a ride in someone's MINI, and spend the rest of the time in a cheaper hire car or with the delights of public transport...

Well a flight to London will cost about $350. Hostelling costs next to nothing. We will be dining most often sitting on park benches or street curbs after shopping at a local market. We don't plan on going to any fancy restaurants, theaters, or showing up to our first bar sober. Trey's plan is to spend less than $800, my plan is to budget myself as close to $1000 as possible, but I'm probably going to spend around $1500.

I think I need to learn more about this Heartbeat Run.
I also think I need to convince Trey that such an event is worthy of participating in.
I also need to find a pair of open seats in a MINI....

Electrc109 · Nov 26th, 2003, 10:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes

AW is right - Heartbeat Run time. If you want to see the english countryside then this is a must for you - and I have no doubt you'll find plenty of M2ers travelling up from London for the Run who can give you a lift there and back. You'd be mad not to join in - ask MP

Who is MP??

StevePSB · Nov 26th, 2003, 10:40 PM

If you haven't already, look in the UK Social forum. The Heartbeat Run is going to be a good one.

The moors up there in North Yorkshire are amongst the most beautiful parts of countryside in the UK.

My car will only have me in it, so an offer is there for a seat on the run.

Paul · Nov 26th, 2003, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Electrc109

Who is MP??

Moonpie.

Robino · Nov 26th, 2003, 10:56 PM

Yeah you will get to see some classic mini's over here 2 as well as the new ones!

Electrc109 · Nov 26th, 2003, 11:24 PM

What are moors?

I will be staying in London, and would like to find someone from London to travel with. If I can avoid spending 100-200 EURO on rail travel, my penny pincher travel mate would be more inclined to go.

MiniAdventurer · Nov 27th, 2003, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Electrc109

What are moors?

they're kind of like hills, which are very rolling, and usually misty! that's the english countryside for ya... go on the run and i'm sure u'll find out properly!

StevePSB · Nov 27th, 2003, 12:36 PM

Spend EURO's? In England?

SoggyCornFlakes · Nov 27th, 2003, 12:46 PM

Here's the link to the Heartbeat Run thread

http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-ireland-discussion-event-planning/43683-north-yorkshire-heartbeat-run-march-14-2004-updated-directions-post1.html

Electrc109 · Nov 27th, 2003, 02:04 PM

Steve - the site I was navigating had prices in EUROs.

Soggy - Thanks.....I've perused that thread a bit...I can't spend the time it takes to read 10 pages of posts at this time in my life. I'll start with my decision making after I finish with my finals.

Trey is game for going on the Heartbeat Run. It looks like I will be looking for a pair of passenger seats (wishing or a pair of driver's seats) starting in London. I'll get serious about the details in about another month. Thanks alot! :white:

Nov 26th, 2003, 06:46 PM	#1
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 696 Offline	Planning trip to UK Hey, I am planning a trip to the UK and possibly Amsterdam for the week of March 13th and would like some imput from you guys. Ultimately I would like to go to Edinburgh, London, and Amsterdam while I'm there, but I don't think a week is enough time to do so. I have also considered either doing only London or just London and Amsterdam or Edinburgh. I want to party, but I also want to see the UK countryside. Would renting a car be a good idea or should I stick to getting a railpass and rely on public transportation? Can I borrow anyone's MINI? =) My friend Trey and I will be staying in hostels, drinking beer, and taking in the culture (both historical and recreational) . I am just graduating college and would like to spend less than $1000 USD. Any input would be greatly appreciated.... :white:

Nov 26th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 17,026 Offline	Did you realize you will be there for the Heartbeat Run? I have a link for a company that rents MINIs, but it's a bit expensive, better to beg for a ride along. Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2003, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 33,543 Offline	AW is right - Heartbeat Run time. If you want to see the english countryside then this is a must for you - and I have no doubt you'll find plenty of M2ers travelling up from London for the Run who can give you a lift there and back. You'd be mad not to join in - ask MP Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2003, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 41,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Electrc109 Who is MP?? Moonpie. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 26th, 2003, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robino Mini2mini Pimp poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 193 Offline	Yeah you will get to see some classic mini's over here 2 as well as the new ones! Modded Mini Cooper Milo

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Nov 26th, 2003, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 7,941 Offline	u won't hire a MINI for a week, get accomodation and culture for less than $1000 (i assume u mean after airfare?). blag a ride in someone's MINI, and spend the rest of the time in a cheaper hire car or with the delights of public transport...

Nov 26th, 2003, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	You've got to come to the Heartbeat Run!

Nov 26th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 696 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAdventurer u won't hire a MINI for a week, get accomodation and culture for less than $1000 (i assume u mean after airfare?). blag a ride in someone's MINI, and spend the rest of the time in a cheaper hire car or with the delights of public transport... Well a flight to London will cost about $350. Hostelling costs next to nothing. We will be dining most often sitting on park benches or street curbs after shopping at a local market. We don't plan on going to any fancy restaurants, theaters, or showing up to our first bar sober. Trey's plan is to spend less than $800, my plan is to budget myself as close to $1000 as possible, but I'm probably going to spend around $1500. I think I need to learn more about this Heartbeat Run. I also think I need to convince Trey that such an event is worthy of participating in. I also need to find a pair of open seats in a MINI....

Nov 26th, 2003, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 696 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes AW is right - Heartbeat Run time. If you want to see the english countryside then this is a must for you - and I have no doubt you'll find plenty of M2ers travelling up from London for the Run who can give you a lift there and back. You'd be mad not to join in - ask MP Who is MP??

Nov 26th, 2003, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	If you haven't already, look in the UK Social forum. The Heartbeat Run is going to be a good one. The moors up there in North Yorkshire are amongst the most beautiful parts of countryside in the UK. My car will only have me in it, so an offer is there for a seat on the run.

Nov 26th, 2003, 11:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 696 Offline	What are moors? I will be staying in London, and would like to find someone from London to travel with. If I can avoid spending 100-200 EURO on rail travel, my penny pincher travel mate would be more inclined to go.

Nov 27th, 2003, 08:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 7,941 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Electrc109 What are moors? they're kind of like hills, which are very rolling, and usually misty! that's the english countryside for ya... go on the run and i'm sure u'll find out properly!

Nov 27th, 2003, 12:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	Spend EURO's? In England?

Nov 27th, 2003, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 33,543 Offline	Here's the link to the Heartbeat Run thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-ireland-discussion-event-planning/43683-north-yorkshire-heartbeat-run-march-14-2004-updated-directions-post1.html Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Nov 27th, 2003, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 696 Offline	Steve - the site I was navigating had prices in EUROs. Soggy - Thanks.....I've perused that thread a bit...I can't spend the time it takes to read 10 pages of posts at this time in my life. I'll start with my decision making after I finish with my finals. Trey is game for going on the Heartbeat Run. It looks like I will be looking for a pair of passenger seats (wishing or a pair of driver's seats) starting in London. I'll get serious about the details in about another month. Thanks alot! :white:

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