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Harpo · Jun 6th, 2005, 06:49 PM

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A significant minority of M2 members have expressed at least a mild interest in driving to the Arctic Circle, and I have been volunteered to organise it.

This jaunt to the midnight sun will not be cheap, the cost of living in Norway will have you choking on your beer, which is why the run is scheduled for midsummer 2007, giving you sufficient time to save.

The ferry crossing will cost in the region of £550 and hotel rooms about £65 for a couple per night. Dining out is expensive, just dont forget your Gold Card.

Please read the attached file - 'Welcome to Norway', which I hope will whet your appetite for 'The Drive of Your Life'.

Runners & Riders.
Definite:

01. Harpo
02. Paulus Maximus
03. Rick
04. tomcoops
05.
06.

Maybe:

01. Matt18
02. tomcoops
03. carlos2
04. dalboyne
05.

dcfkan · Jun 6th, 2005, 09:02 PM

Goodie

Mr H, please change Max and I to definites, ta very much

DK

:apple:

matt21 · Jun 6th, 2005, 09:41 PM

good thread paul with lots of useful information

wigley · Jun 7th, 2005, 08:50 AM

Excellent news Harpo

I feel quite chuffed to be part of a significant minority

Rick · Jun 8th, 2005, 01:53 PM

oh I am a definately possible - will be there anyway so will do my best to drive there

dcfkan · Jun 19th, 2005, 04:22 PM

Bump

DK

:apple:

Harpo · Sep 30th, 2005, 03:26 PM

*bump*

For the benefit of those who have not seen this thread.

It's been 3 months since the last bump!!!

See also:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=arctic+circle

Carlos. · Sep 30th, 2005, 11:01 PM

Harpo,

registering an interest. May not do it in the MiNI, but I might take the Landy, which some may find contentious, BUT:

1. Its got a 3.0 V6 atm, and probably a 3.9 V8 by then, which will have had some *intensive* testing, so it'll keep up with the pack.

2. Its a Landy and has got room for *things*, like spare tyres in the back, and on the roof, and all the bits that you think you'll not need on an expedition like this.

If anyone has a problem shout up now..........

Harpo · Oct 1st, 2005, 10:47 AM

Cheers Carlos, not a bad idea.

We might lose you on the bends though.

Take clothing that has deep enough pockets for a very fat wallet.

Rick · Oct 7th, 2005, 10:16 AM

supposed to be in norway on another holiday in 2007 - help my life is being organized years in advance

tomcoops · Oct 7th, 2005, 08:28 PM

I suppose a support vehicle in the guise of a landy is not a bad idea - how many spare tyres can you carry?

tomcoops · Nov 17th, 2005, 09:03 AM

Has anyone managed to start saving for this adventure yet? I keep getting other holiday offers to spend my cash on.Will have to start putting money away soon.

Carlos. · Nov 18th, 2005, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tomcoops

I suppose a support vehicle in the guise of a landy is not a bad idea - how many spare tyres can you carry?

Many

probably swapping for a Range Rover though soon, for a bit more civility

PaulusMaximus · Mar 30th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Wow what an adventure! Could you put me down as a maybe? Will DEFINATELY come if I have a MINI, but I may be between the old MCS and the new MCS then. Deliveries are going to take far too long!

Paul

dalboyne · Jul 5th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Hello folks!

We have some very good Norwegian friends who are this week moving back to near Oslo, after 4 years here in Luxembourg (they also come from further north, near the Arctic Circle). So we have an invitation to vosot them, and what could be more fun than combining with a MINI adventure?

A bit too early for me to be able to confirm, but at least please consider me as a potential runner - who would link up somewhere in Norway...

Cheers!

Ian

Harpo · Jul 5th, 2006, 04:48 PM

Hi Ian,

Still a bit too early for final details yet - for a start, the ferry timetables are not yet published - but I'll be pushing this thread from about September.

It would certainly be fun hooking up with you again Ian - I owe you a dinner!

Checkie_checkmate · Jul 8th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Hi Guys and gals.

Just think about wether or not to do this.

I went on a expedition in 2000 to the lofoten islands in Norway and took the scenic route up and to the arctic circle.

Was one of the best experiences of my life, is so so so SO beautifull, i can not emphasise enough how gorgeous it is up there. Cost in Norway is stupidly high yes, but i do recomend camping if you want to save cash the climate isn't too bad, the camp sites are either free (government funded) or very reasonable.

I have attached some photos for people to have a peak at the ferry views, trip up views and the arctic circle.

I must add the ferry is fun 24hr's, good bar (or there was) and at night as you go across the north sea all you can see is the flames of the oil rigs, amazing!!

Any questions i can help with don't hesitate to PM me, enjoy the pics and i will think about coming cause i so wanna go back!

Checkie_checkmate · Jul 8th, 2006, 09:13 PM

sorry forgot the photo's

They are left to right:

Monument on the arctic circle line, then 2 views coming into norway, road side view.

I have more if people want, just let me know

Enjoy

Harpo · Jul 9th, 2006, 02:45 PM

Keep 'em coming Checkie.

Swindon eh? Not very far from here!

Checkie_checkmate · Jul 9th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Hi Harpo

Yep i live in sunny sunny swindon

Here are more photo's of norway:

One of my favourties as this was litterally at the side of a road heading north!

From left to right: View from road at same location as above, Pic of Glacier at side of road, Waterfall heading into bergen

Ps Sorry for the white edging, no digi cameras when i went so they're all scanned in

Jun 7th, 2005, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 1,527 Offline	Excellent news Harpo I feel quite chuffed to be part of a significant minority www.miniturismo.co.uk

Sep 30th, 2005, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,523 Offline	bump For the benefit of those who have not seen this thread. It's been 3 months since the last bump!!! See also: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=arctic+circle The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Sep 30th, 2005, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 18,785 Offline	Harpo, registering an interest. May not do it in the MiNI, but I might take the Landy, which some may find contentious, BUT: 1. Its got a 3.0 V6 atm, and probably a 3.9 V8 by then, which will have had some intensive testing, so it'll keep up with the pack. 2. Its a Landy and has got room for things, like spare tyres in the back, and on the roof, and all the bits that you think you'll not need on an expedition like this. If anyone has a problem shout up now.......... I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Oct 1st, 2005, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,523 Offline	Cheers Carlos, not a bad idea. We might lose you on the bends though. Take clothing that has deep enough pockets for a very fat wallet. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Oct 7th, 2005, 08:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
tomcoops tomcoops Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lancashire, England Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 132 Offline	I suppose a support vehicle in the guise of a landy is not a bad idea - how many spare tyres can you carry? TOMCOOPS - a World Record holder

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Jun 6th, 2005, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Goodie Mr H, please change Max and I to definites, ta very much DK :apple:

Jun 6th, 2005, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 24,219 Offline	good thread paul with lots of useful information

Jun 8th, 2005, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick can i go home yet Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UK Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 2,616 Offline	oh I am a definately possible - will be there anyway so will do my best to drive there

Jun 19th, 2005, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Bump DK :apple:

Oct 7th, 2005, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rick can i go home yet Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UK Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 2,616 Offline	supposed to be in norway on another holiday in 2007 - help my life is being organized years in advance

Nov 17th, 2005, 09:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
tomcoops tomcoops Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lancashire, England Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 132 Offline	Has anyone managed to start saving for this adventure yet? I keep getting other holiday offers to spend my cash on.Will have to start putting money away soon. TOMCOOPS - a World Record holder

Nov 18th, 2005, 09:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carlos. Cyber Police Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dahn sarf, innit! Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 18,785 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tomcoops I suppose a support vehicle in the guise of a landy is not a bad idea - how many spare tyres can you carry? Many probably swapping for a Range Rover though soon, for a bit more civility I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph Ken Kesey 1935-2001

Mar 30th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
PaulusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Norfolk Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 293 Offline	Wow what an adventure! Could you put me down as a maybe? Will DEFINATELY come if I have a MINI, but I may be between the old MCS and the new MCS then. Deliveries are going to take far too long! Paul

Jul 5th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 1,551 Offline	Luxembourg Calling!? Hello folks! We have some very good Norwegian friends who are this week moving back to near Oslo, after 4 years here in Luxembourg (they also come from further north, near the Arctic Circle). So we have an invitation to vosot them, and what could be more fun than combining with a MINI adventure? A bit too early for me to be able to confirm, but at least please consider me as a potential runner - who would link up somewhere in Norway... Cheers! Ian

Jul 5th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,523 Offline	Hi Ian, Still a bit too early for final details yet - for a start, the ferry timetables are not yet published - but I'll be pushing this thread from about September. It would certainly be fun hooking up with you again Ian - I owe you a dinner! The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 8th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Hi Guys and gals. Just think about wether or not to do this. I went on a expedition in 2000 to the lofoten islands in Norway and took the scenic route up and to the arctic circle. Was one of the best experiences of my life, is so so so SO beautifull, i can not emphasise enough how gorgeous it is up there. Cost in Norway is stupidly high yes, but i do recomend camping if you want to save cash the climate isn't too bad, the camp sites are either free (government funded) or very reasonable. I have attached some photos for people to have a peak at the ferry views, trip up views and the arctic circle. I must add the ferry is fun 24hr's, good bar (or there was) and at night as you go across the north sea all you can see is the flames of the oil rigs, amazing!! Any questions i can help with don't hesitate to PM me, enjoy the pics and i will think about coming cause i so wanna go back! Checkmate mad owner

Jul 8th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 407 Offline	sorry forgot the photo's They are left to right: Monument on the arctic circle line, then 2 views coming into norway, road side view. I have more if people want, just let me know Enjoy Checkmate mad owner

Jul 9th, 2006, 02:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,523 Offline	Keep 'em coming Checkie. Swindon eh? Not very far from here! The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 9th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 407 Offline	Hi Harpo Yep i live in sunny sunny swindon Here are more photo's of norway: One of my favourties as this was litterally at the side of a road heading north! From left to right: View from road at same location as above, Pic of Glacier at side of road, Waterfall heading into bergen Ps Sorry for the white edging, no digi cameras when i went so they're all scanned in Checkmate mad owner

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