159 replies to this topic

[catsbum]

Ali, please just let me know when you want some dosh for the deposit, also we should all perhaps coordinate out booking of the ferry?

I want to pay for as much now, then not worry when it get nearer the time

[Bobos]

Ali, I'm still up for this one. Please let me how to pay; I'd like to pay for deposit and ferry for now; when is the EUR100 required?

Edited by Bobos, 16 October 2010 - 07:46 am.

[whichwaywasit]

hello ali
I would like to go along if there is space.
frank

[bikernut1986]

yea im up for this would love to meet all the faces of the new people on ere

1 question and this might not go tdown too well

if i cant bring my tdm can i come on my supertenere ????

if ther isnt a problem with this then im in

[Saga Lout]

No objections from me about riding an S10 and look forward to meeting up with some new faces

[AliG]

UPDATE:
It's looking good guys. There are 9 of us so far.
We have:
AliG
CatsBum
SagaLout
DazzerB
Bobos
Whichwaywasit(Frank)
Bikernut 1986
Stephen (friend of mine from IAM)
Steven (a very old friend of mine).
(That makes 3 non-TDM's)

I would suggest that we book the ferry asap. The price is still the same as when I proposed the trip, but the ferry company could change it at any time. I suggest we book individually on our credit cards. Then in the unlikely event that the ferry company go bust, we have some recourse to the credit card company. I don't want to be a harbinger of doom, but these days, you never know who is financially secure. I'm an accountant and I wouldn't want to vouch for anyone these days. As far as the B&B is concerned, they only require a £10 deposit and the balance is payable in euros on arrival, so again, worse case scenario is that we lose a tenner each. I can live with these odds.(sorry Ken if you read this thread. I'm not casting aspertions, just being a canny Scot).
On the subject of the ferry, the price includes an aircraft seat, but a 4 berth inside cabin costs £65. It can be added to 1 booking and 3 others can share (that makes £16.25 extra for a bed). I propose to book one and my mate Steve is grabbing one bunk so there are another 2 up for grabs. Can we co-ordinate if there is demand for a second cabin and decide who is booking it.
Right guys. I'll try to PM you all the booking form or you can download from the the Mototaranis website and if you are all happy for me to send the deposit to Ken, you can paypal me the deposits.
Any questions, just ask on here or PM me.
Thanks
Ali

[whichwaywasit]

I would much prefer to be in a cabin, I am quite comfortable with booking one if needed, just have no idea how to be coordinated, unless we pm phone numbers or something

[bikernut1986]

it may be further in on the thread but how long is the ferry ????


i dont mean in feet / metres but the length of time for the trip ??

right found its a 9 hour trip

yea think a cabin would be good

whoever is booking that shout me ill chip in

Edited by bikernut1986, 16 October 2010 - 07:13 pm.

[Bobos]

Having done the overnight crossing quite a number of times in the past I definitely would take a cabin, I only did the aircraft seats once, never again!

I'm happy to book for my bike and 1 cabin for three others to share, or transfer my money to somebody else. The total cost for 1 bike and 1 cabin is £180; so taking off the cost of the bike at £65 means a cabin cost of £28.75 EA return. For me it's a no brainer!

If anyone would like to pitch in, I'll PM my account details.

[AliG]

I agree, Bobos, but did you put the right details into the LD Lines website? I get a price of £150 with a 4-berth inside cabin (no windows) and £160 for an outside 4-berth cabin.
Ali

Having done the overnight crossing quite a number of times in the past I definitely would take a cabin, I only did the aircraft seats once, never again!

I'm happy to book for my bike and 1 cabin for three others to share, or transfer my money to somebody else. The total cost for 1 bike and 1 cabin is £180; so taking off the cost of the bike at £65 means a cabin cost of £28.75 EA return. For me it's a no brainer!

If anyone would like to pitch in, I'll PM my account details.

[catsbum]

Got your pm with booking details, bloody hell!

Awaiting my Barrister from the City to have a look through the 120 pages.

[Bobos]

I think I put the right details in... it took me a while to find the right page! I'll have another look later this evening.

[Saga Lout]

Just checking on who has booked the ferry and who hasn't? I don't mind sharing a cabin but just warning you in advance that (apparently) I snore a bit; in fact I'm probably lucky to still be alive as Dannyboy was making very strong threats to smother me because I kept him awake when we shared a room in Germany a couple of years back!

Anyhow, I don't mind sleeping on the aircraft seats as I can more or less sleep anywhere

[Bobos]

Ahhh sussed what I was doing wrong! Arrival in UK is 21:30! I read over that bit and assumed it would be overnight . No need for a cabin on the way back then!

Anyhoo, is that 4 people total wanting the cabin now? I'm due to be away from home from Tuesday morning and won't be back till the weekend so would like to get this booked if possible.

[bikernut1986]

Ahhh sussed what I was doing wrong! Arrival in UK is 21:30! I read over that bit and assumed it would be overnight . No need for a cabin on the way back then!

Anyhoo, is that 4 people total wanting the cabin now? I'm due to be away from home from Tuesday morning and won't be back till the weekend so would like to get this booked if possible.

yea im in on the cabin

dunno how it works but if u do the cabin ill chip in

ill book my ferry at the begininin of next month when its payday

[AliG]

OK Bobos,
If you book a cabin, Bikernut, Frank (Whichwaywasit) and Martin (Catsbum) can fill the other 3 bunks.
Guys, can you liaise with Bobos to pay your share.
Thanks all. It's all starting to come together.
Ali

Ahhh sussed what I was doing wrong! Arrival in UK is 21:30! I read over that bit and assumed it would be overnight . No need for a cabin on the way back then!

Anyhoo, is that 4 people total wanting the cabin now? I'm due to be away from home from Tuesday morning and won't be back till the weekend so would like to get this booked if possible.

[whichwaywasit]

Ahhh sussed what I was doing wrong! Arrival in UK is 21:30! I read over that bit and assumed it would be overnight . No need for a cabin on the way back then!

Anyhoo, is that 4 people total wanting the cabin now? I'm due to be away from home from Tuesday morning and won't be back till the weekend so would like to get this booked if possible.

hello bobos
I am in, I will book my ferry asap and next weekend I will ride down or if raining drive to leicester and give you the readies. If you prefer some other method let me know. If you want paypal I wil have to get my son to do that.
If you would prefer me to book the cabin let me know. cheers, looking forward sharing a bottle of vin with you all
frank

[Nanook]

This sounds great! I would love to tag along but I can't commit that far ahead I'm afraid. Anywaysup, I'll have a look again nearer the time. Mind you, if the coming winter is anything like the last one I won't be able to move for soddin' snow

[AliG]

No worries, Joe. I'll probably be as grey as you by the time April comes round.
Ali

This sounds great! I would love to tag along but I can't commit that far ahead I'm afraid. Anywaysup, I'll have a look again nearer the time. Mind you, if the coming winter is anything like the last one I won't be able to move for soddin' snow

[catsbum]

Hey

I am in the middle of booking my ferry, including cabin @ £65.00 its coming out at £150 return.

Is this correct? or am i being stupid

Edit:

SagaLout n Me spend 10 mins or so just now trying to book, I went for the cabin (65) and it kept coming back at £150. Sod that.

So! I am booked. for the ferry only return. Will either pay 1/4 to someone here or book the cabin a bit later and go shary with Saga

But Im booked.

Ali, pm me a paypal please, lets get that done

Edited by CatsBum, 18 October 2010 - 06:08 pm.