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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:12 am    Post subject: SpaItalia 2008 Reply with quote

All,

I went with Johnboy to SPA-Francorchamps last year, the SPAItalia event. This is basically a very large Italian car gathering with the bonus of being able to book tracktime at arguably the worlds greatest Forumula 1 circuit in Belguim.

We had a great time and promised to go back next year. We had a couple of rooms in a hotel, which worked out quite expensive, although it was nice. With more people we could have booked a local villa which would have worked out much cheaper - and also have the advantage of BBQ, pool, gardens etc...

Now, here's the current situation. I emailed (in schoolboy French) one of the organizers of the event, and although it's usually in the first or second weekend of June 2008 he was unable to confirm the date exactly, due to the potential of other events appearing at the circuit. It's expected the final date will be released in the coming month or so...

SO - I'm after a shortlist of interested people to see if looking out for a villa over there is viable. I understand villas are very much in demand at that time of year - so I'd like to be in the situation where, when they announce the date of the event we can pounce on a nice, but good value place for the weekend.

Johnboy - there is no debate over your name being on this list... you have done NOTHING but constantly talk about it since we went in 2007!

Rich - at AutoItalia day, you expressed an interest... perhaps you want to be included?

Gritsop, Dennis etc... (Our Greek friends) - maybe a word from you guys on here to get the ball rolling?!!??!

Anyone else??? (Stedee... you blew it I'm afraid!)... MarkQ4? Paul?!?! Al?!?!?!

A good turnout from people on here would be great!

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi all,

My plan is to be on SPA 2008. (Two people at least)

Since I will be travelling to Belgium from Greece by car, I really need to know the event dates in order to proceed booking ferries, hotels etc. in the countries that we 'll pass.

It is a really nice opportunity to meet each other in person since we have only got to know each other via the electronic way.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI Chaps

as bobbber has said.i dont stop talking about it to my mates and still play the video's of the weekend.
so im in Wink

bobbber can you post the photo i sent you of my 33 at the front of grid.to show the guy's what there missing Cool

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes - I'll post it tonight... they let the slowest people go to the front Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Yes - I'll post it tonight... they let the slowest people go to the front Laughing


you cheeky git Twisted Evil as i remember ive got on video,going past a silver gtv on the twisty bits Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clearly delousional! Laughing

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So far... that's

Gritsop and other(s)
Me and my mate Andy
Johnboy

So that's 5 or 6 so far.... I noticed the rest of you all are quiet!!! C'mon!

Very Happy

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks like they are waiting for the photo of John's 33 ...

C' mon Bob ... post that photo!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AGH! Shocked

I am SOOO rubbish!

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbber wrote:
AGH! Shocked

I am SOOO rubbish!

Bob


No comment Wink
but it will be wurth the wait,just printed one off,so i can put it on my locker at work Cool

come on guy's! it's the best track in the world. you have to do this at least wance in your life!!!

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fake if you ask me!


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

reverse grid?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scott Sander wrote:
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How rude Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Must have taken someone AGES to cut out and turn round every car in photo shop! Laughing

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had a word with the bird (not that i had to you understand...yeah right) and I've got the go ahead!

WAHOO! Very Happy

Best sort out some European breakdown cover Rolling Eyes

Must only be about 38 weeks. Laughing Sorry I'll shut up now.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's great news Lee!

Be great to have you there! Looks like it will be a bumper alfa-pages turnout in 2008 then!!!!

Any more?

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbber wrote:
That's great news Lee!

Be great to have you there! Looks like it will be a bumper alfa-pages turnout in 2008 then!!!!

Any more?

Bob


Yeah that's great new's.would be great to meet up again Wink
so how many 33's are going now.as it looks like i will have to take the 33 again.that would be three year's in a row Cool cant wait!!!

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's me and Andy (1 x 33)
Lee (1 x 33)
Johnboy (1 x 33)
Gritsop (1 x 33)

I make that four so far.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbber wrote:
That's me and Andy (1 x 33)
Lee (1 x 33)
Johnboy (1 x 33)
Gritsop (1 x 33)

I make that four so far.

Bob

not taking the gtv then? was abit slow Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think there was much in it in the straights... but when we went round corners, your 33 (with it's lightweight) seemed to skip round them, whereas the GTV was like wrestling some cumbersome beast! Laughing

BUT - next year, with my P4... I'm gonna rip you apart JT! Twisted Evil

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I don't think there was much in it in the straights... but when we went round corners, your 33 (with it's lightweight) seemed to skip round them, whereas the GTV was like wrestling some cumbersome beast! Laughing

BUT - next year, with my P4... I'm gonna rip you apart JT! Twisted Evil

Bob


Laughing Laughing i look forward to it chap Cool

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There seems to be a lot of people interested already! Very Happy

Will the TollyTel be open that weekend?!?!? I was also thinking about doing Thursday to Monday or something so we can do some sightseeing, drinking and have the complete two days at the event in the middle (unlike last year where we had to rush off and then drive 500 miles in one evening!)

ALSO - is anyone interested in the float idea we talked about last year!? The idea is we make a rough guesstimate on how much it will cost and then do like a monthly savings thing, direct debit or something, so noone has to worry about getting the money together at the last minute. The missus is an accounts person so she could look after that? Just a thought!

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bobbber wrote:
There seems to be a lot of people interested already! Very Happy

Will the TollyTel be open that weekend?!?!? I was also thinking about doing Thursday to Monday or something so we can do some sightseeing, drinking and have the complete two days at the event in the middle (unlike last year where we had to rush off and then drive 500 miles in one evening!)

ALSO - is anyone interested in the float idea we talked about last year!? The idea is we make a rough guesstimate on how much it will cost and then do like a monthly savings thing, direct debit or something, so noone has to worry about getting the money together at the last minute. The missus is an accounts person so she could look after that? Just a thought!

Bob Cool


Hi chap
yeah that sounds good to me and yes tolleytel will be open for business as usual Wink will need to start saving soon
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok - for the sake of transparency (i.e. not calling this the "bob beer fund"!) - how much does all this cost?

Well... thinking about it - I believe the ferry is approx £80 each car? and the villa is approx £60 each (maybe, I've yet to find this out) and other stuff may be about another £100!?!?! (which I'll get Euros for. For beer, BBQ stuff etc....). I make that a total of approx £240???

You'll each be responsible for the entry fee to SPA, and any racing/grande parade etc... you might want to do as this is bookable over the internet?

It's October now.... so if we started in November, that's 7 payments of £34? Perhaps we do something monthly? I have an account which is unused.... ANYONE wants to do this, I'll be sending a full accounts roundup every month to those involved - so you can see EXACTLY where you are. Let me know.... if you PM me - I'll send a standing order form for this. If people don't want to do this... that's fine too! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

I agree with Bob since this is a nice opportunity for tourism and sightseeing except the event.

Since I will be coming to SPA from Venice via Milano and Basel, we can arrange to be on SPA Thursday or Friday to do some tourism, attend the event Saturday and Sunday and why not taking the chance to continue tourism on Monday.

Agree guys??
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