April 2013 - Nürburgring?

[rocker8742]

I know the feeling ash im saving but only just enough

[the milkman]

if things dont change i actually cant afford this! not that i dont want to i just cant! its like 300 quid on fuel and ferry thats before i have money for while were there and its only 6 weeks away!

[rocker8742]

How come its so much for you thought you were in with jonny ?

[the milkman]

2000 miles tom that's why hahaha

[rocker8742]

Mine won't be much more than that for fuel once i split it with andypandy didn't know what your money was going on lol

[c.gerrard]

Ok then dudes, some serious business to attend to.

http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/ueberuns/i...bcams.html

As you can see the Nurburgring is currently a little bit white. I do not think that this is something to worry about, as by April the conditions should be fine. From what I can tell it could be a chilly and miserable or it could be lovely and sunny and warm.

We are quite lucky, as Jonny's mum is fluent in German, so we will get her to give them a call and get some advice/clear up any grey areas that I'm struggling to find info on. I will let you know tomorrow!

I do not want to go down the route of postponing the trip, i.e. having to change ferries/time of work etc.

Tom: We haven't really mentioned walkie talkies. If as you said, you can sort that out, that would be great!

Ash: I'm sure we will sort something out. You ARE coming

Rich: I am little confused, are you wanting to come? Can't quite tell!

A few little things that are quite obvious that I feel the need to mention:
-Just want to make sure you all have passports!
-European Health Insurance Card

I'll mock up a full list in a few days of what I'll be taking

[rocker8742]

European what now?

[Jonny b]

European what now?

It's a medical card means you get treated in Europe and your covered by nhs

[Jonny81191]

Just been talking to Ash regards costings, and we were talking about food. If we want to keep this as cheap as possible, then I reckon we can buy most of the food here and cook together or something, that'll really drop the cost down. I have a big double burner camping stove and we can live off potato curry or something

But seriously, I think it's worth considering cooking as a group. What do you think?

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European what now?

European health card, basically replaces the old E1 11 form.

Saves you paying several grand if you break a leg or something.

[Rich306]

Rich: I am little confused, are you wanting to come? Can't quite tell!

Lol, i am not booking ferries or anything until i have my licence back, theres no point me booking it all and DVLA saying to me no - you're not having it back!

Is this ok to leave it as a maybe for a while??

[rocker8742]

Gonna put a list of everything I'm taking and stick up here so you guys can see if I've missed anything

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Anything missing from here?

Passport
Driving Licence
European Health Insurance Card
Breakdown + Car insurance Documents
Ferry Details

Warning Triangle
High Vis For Everyone In Car
Breathalyser
Headlight Beam Adjusters
GB Stciker

Tent + Sleeping Bag
Clothes
Phone Charger
Sat Nav

Toolbox
Jumpleads
Torch / Light

Food + Drink

[Jonny81191]

Sounds about right to me, basic spares would be good too. And I assume everyone has a spare wheel in legal condition.

[rocker8742]

Getting my spare sorted next week, what basic spares would be an idea?

[martyn92]

"In winter conditions the use of four winter tires or snow chains on at least two tires is now mandatory in Austria between 1 November and 15 April."
Were not going there but is worth checking other countries for things such as this.

Fire extinguisher is needed in Belgium and possibly some other countries

[Jonny81191]

Yeah that too there's a company that does cheap ones on fleabay

And fire extinguishers are mandatory are they? Ah well, I've got one anyway but thought it was just a recommendation.

[rocker8742]

From what I've seen they're just recommended not mandatory

First aid kit is mandatory in Austria too

[martyn92]

Fire extinguisher might not be compulsory actually only said it on RAC website
bulb set?

[Jonny81191]

Let's make a list then, I'll look for a definite list of what we need. EDIT: here it is: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/tou...ipment.pdf

Also we need to think about spares/tools, there's no point all of us having a trolley jack and axle stands, but one set between us might be a smart idea.

Also what's going on with food, If everyone wants i don't mind making a rough menu and buying the basics here to simplify things, then we don't have to go shopping as much/if at all when we're out there?

[Rich306]

Right, just to update you. I've made a final decision that even if i do get my licence i'm not going to go.
A: I just simply cannot afford it
B: need to focus on my 'career' course atm (15th April i have a 2 day course booked)
C: I can't justify taking a week off work without pay.

[rocker8742]

Let's make a list then, I'll look for a definite list of what we need. EDIT: here it is: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/tou...ipment.pdf

Also we need to think about spares/tools, there's no point all of us having a trolley jack and axle stands, but one set between us might be a smart idea.

Also what's going on with food, If everyone wants i don't mind making a rough menu and buying the basics here to simplify things, then we don't have to go shopping as much/if at all when we're out there?

Anyone taking a tow rope?

Also how are we going to be cooking gas stove?

[Jonny81191]

I'll chuck in an old climbing rope and a knife. Best kind of tow rope cos its stretchy, much more comfy and less snatchy to tow with.

And I have 2 double burner camping stoves, can bring both if needed.

[rocker8742]

4 weeks today lads

[the milkman]

Don't remind me I'm still unbelievably skint!

[Jonny81191]

What are we doing about food then? As I said, I'll do a rough menu if needs be and even buy the non perishables etc up here to save hassle/money.

Thoughts?

[the milkman]

Pft eatings for rich people!

[Andy]

Don't remind me I'm still unbelievably skint!

This.
Stressed isn't the word.

[Jonny81191]

Well as it stands my car isn't too happy with full power over 3k, so with less than 4 weeks to go, yeah you could say I was a little bit stressed..

[the milkman]

Don't remind me I'm still unbelievably skint!

This.
Stressed isn't the word.

Pftt I'm gonna open up a chop shop this week and go steal some cars to fund my trip

[c.gerrard]

Right then, this trip is fast approaching now lads! Excuse me for not being on top of this thread, but I've just been over in Spain for the last 10 days.

Spent earlier today going through the food/drink aspect of the trip with Jonny and have come up with the following plan.

So we are away from the 5th April to 14th April.

This brakes down as follows:
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner)

Friday 5th: B - Eat on ferry
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Pasta, sauce, tuna

Saturday 6th: B - Fry up
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Bangers, mash, peas

Sunday 7th: B - Beans on toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Pub (celebrating the Ring )

Monday 8th: B - Weetabix, toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Chicken curry, rice

Tuesday 9th: B - Weetabix, toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - BBQ

Weds 10th: B - Scrambles egg, toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Fondue

Thursday 11th: B - Beans on toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Spag bol.

Friday 12th: B - Weetabix, toast
L - Bread, cheese, meats etc.
D - Veg soup, bread

Saturday 13th: B - Weetabix, leftovers
L - ? (We will be on the massive m'way blast)
D - Pub

Sunday 14th: B - Fry up, leftovers
L - Ferry
D - We should be home!

Now, two options. I, as well as Jonny, I assume , would be happy (providing I have sufficient to funds) to buy most of what we will need in bulk before heading off and then collect some moneys from you lot when we meet up. I'd like to think I can trust you lot Alternatively, you could paypal one of us some money before hand. Obviously, we will buy bread and all the foods that do not keep once we are out there. Finally, I think it would be best if we all sorted our own drinks, but I'll buy some biscuits, crisps etc when the big food shop is being done.

We have come up with the following list of what we think we will need:
Tea, coffee, sugar etc..
Milk (UHT)
Weetabix
Pasta
Tuna
Pasta Sauce
Eggs
Bacon
Beans
Mushrooms
Marg
Salt, pepper, ketchup
Potatoes
Sausages
Peas
Rice
Curry
Disposable BBQ's
Spaghetti
Tinned tomatoes
Herbs
Biscuits
Crisps
Olive oil
Jam
Marmalade

So, if there is anything that you think I have missed out or have any ideas on how this can bettered (if that's possible ), speak up and also if there is any of you that have some special dietary requirements, let me know!

p.s. I will not tolerate vegetarians.

[martyn92]

Impressive list there all sounds good to me and would be happy to paypal money over.
You wont tolerate vegetarians but you've put down veg soup? come on !?!

Any planning gone towards the roads yet etc?