The Spanish Job - Final Planning (1 Viewer)

[Hydecolt]

hi,
we get in at camping reggio okay, we have a 36 ft RV and toad,
never had a problem
Anna

 

[PenelopePitstop]

hi,
we get in at camping reggio okay, we have a 36 ft RV and toad,
never had a problem
Anna

Yes but knowing the way Colin drives on to campsites he'd get in anywhere!!

 

[keith]

Emmm,
This camp "Camping Regio", in the ACSI descripion it does not have the "Motorhomes over 7.5 accepted". Have they just got it wrong? As I am over 12 m hooked up, 7.5 for the 5er alone, will it be a problem? Must admit usually use large petrol stations as stopovers in Spain but that is down the A23 route.
Just Jack

Depends what time of the year you go. We have been in December and only a few vans/caravans on there so they park on the roads. Loads of room when it's quiet. :thumb:

I thought it expensive for what you got but there is the hotel which I think was OK.

Never been into Salamanca except before the MW was finished & it looked interesting, but never stopped as it was always in winter and it;s 'B' cold up there.

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[hilldweller]

salamanca is a stunning city well worth a visit .
mark.

Maybe because of your avatar a DVD of The Day The Earth Stood Still has just dropped through the letterbox. The original of course. A great movie.

 

[hilldweller]

Yes but knowing the way Colin drives on to campsites he'd get in anywhere!!

Went to the Panzer School of Motoring did he ?

 

[Rayb182]

We're up for this, I retire in a few weeks and want somewhere to spend the winter:thumb: hope to see you in December then:thumb:

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[PenelopePitstop]

We're up for this, I retire in a few weeks and want somewhere to spend the winter:thumb: hope to see you in December then:thumb:

Look forward to seeing you both in Zahora!
:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

[keith]

Be nice to know who will be there, and when, is there a list Dame Penelope?

If we need a start:

Keith & Jean will be arriving in December

 

[hilldweller]

Be nice to know who will be there, and when, is there a list Dame Penelope?

If we need a start:

Keith & Jean will be arriving in December

There is nothing like a Dame, dame, dame, dame. But failing that we'll just DIY.


Dame Penelope OBE, BAR, PUB, TAPAS --- Oct(ish)
Keith --- December
Hilldweller --- December 18.

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[PenelopePitstop]

Be nice to know who will be there, and when, is there a list Dame Penelope?

If we need a start:

Keith & Jean will be arriving in December

There is nothing like a Dame, dame, dame, dame. But failing that we'll just DIY.


Dame Penelope OBE, BAR, PUB, TAPAS --- Oct(ish)
Keith --- December
Hilldweller --- December 18.

Ha Ha!!

I haven't got a clue!!

Lots of people have expressed interest but I don't know who is definitely coming - except us of course!!!

Maybe people could let us know if they are really up for it and we'll get a list going?

 

[hilldweller]

Lots of people have expressed interest but I don't know who is definitely coming - except us of course!!!

Hang in there Dame PP. Two of us are down in writing.

Ah gottit - you can only see pink:

Keith -- December
Hilldweller -- Dec 18

I had hoped for a pole dancer but that went pair shaped and all that was on offer were two toothless octogenarian Ukranian fish gutters. Not very appealing even if they did offer to bring their own knives.

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Hang in there Dame PP. Two of us are down in writing.

Ah gottit - you can only see pink:

Keith -- December
Hilldweller -- Dec 18

I had hoped for a pole dancer but that went pair shaped and all that was on offer were two toothless octogenarian Ukranian fish gutters. Not very appealing even if they did offer to bring their own knives.

OK let's start the list!

Hilldweller--Dec
Keith--Dec
Us!-- Oct hopefully ( depends on NHS!)
Ant&Debs--Oct
Jackomet--Oct
Rayb182-- Dec
RoadRunner--?
Trevosky--?



So anyone else out there to add to the list or give us a clue about when?

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[movan]

Marie, I have bumped this up as I know of two people who said they want to go but their names are not on the list, so hopefully they will see it. Joy

 

[hilldweller]

Marie, I have bumped this up as I know of two people who said they want to go but their names are not on the list, so hopefully they will see it. Joy

Name and shame them - we'll send the press gang out - well Rex actually, he's the military one.

Isn't that woman who can't afford proper dogs one ?

 

[Jackomet]

Sailing P to S with Brittany on 12th October but may not be there in December and move on to Roquetas del Mar as it's much easier (and cheaper) to fly home from there for two weeks in December for daughters birthday and Christmas.
BTW was quoted £444 direct with Britanny, £435 using CC&C (inc. outside cabin which is normaly more expensive, but no 10% discount as it was not a return) Still worth it IMHO as I'm sick of the drive down through France, as with a 5er you can't just stop anywhere you like, basically have plan your stops and stay with the motorways, boring.
Plan is to drive back via France, Italy and end up sometime in June at the garden festival in Koblentz, Germany.
Just Jack

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[keith]

Not booked ours yet, but will be free with Eurotunnel (thanks Tesco).

Will add dates as and when we get organised. In Cyprus at the moment (one heck of a drive that) but once we get back all systems will be go.

No we are not in the MH.

 

[loneranger]

I am travelling down to Barcelona from Calais, starting 9th October. Will be spending two days travelling, then five nights in Barcelona.

After reading this thread from it's inception, I am almost convinced!

I had planned on returning to Calais for the ferry on the 30th October, but wondered if anyone will be at this meeting site if I get there late October?

Any idea on how long it will take me to drive from Barcelona?

Ann

 

[PenelopePitstop]

I am travelling down to Barcelona from Calais, starting 9th October. Will be spending two days travelling, then five nights in Barcelona.

After reading this thread from it's inception, I am almost convinced!

I had planned on returning to Calais for the ferry on the 30th October, but wondered if anyone will be at this meeting site if I get there late October?

Any idea on how long it will take me to drive from Barcelona?

Ann

We do it in about 5 stops - but we visit people along the way and also don't do too much mileage in a day! ( took us 5 weeks to get home in May!!)

It's about 740 miles from Barcelona to Zahora according to Autoroute.

There should be some Funsters there end October - hopefully we'll be among them! (NHS permitting!!)

Look forward to seeing you!:thumb::thumb:

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[hilldweller]

Look forward to seeing you!:thumb::thumb:

Did I not hear that Bryan and Suzy were coming ?

I was look forward to hours of in depth discussion on relays. And now watching Bryan light up as he samples Spanish electricity.

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Did I not hear that Bryan and Suzy were coming ?

I was look forward to hours of in depth discussion on relays. And now watching Bryan light up as he samples Spanish electricity.

Yes they are but they're being very quiet about it aren't they?

Do you think they're going incognito and will call themselves by a pseudonym? Maybe Bonnie and Clyde or Terry and June or Torvill and Dean or Hinge and Bracket maybe?

 

[hilldweller]

a pseudonym?

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love it when you talk dirty. Roll on December.

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[nannyjan]

Hi, I am hoping to follow earlier with Penelope Pitstop if they are happy for me to do so. So hopefully I will be there to greet you all that are arriving for the month over Christmas and New Year. It sounds so exciting and what a great opportunity to have such good company at a special time of year.

Keep smiling NannyJan

 

[Ant&Debs]

Were Kinda On Our Way

Hi

We are due to be there on 1 Oct, at the moment we are at camping municipal de Arganil, Sarzedo, Portugal as we are signing contracts and get keys for our cottage and land on tues.

We may be a few days late arriving are we had the water expansion tank blow on way down from santander, and we managed to buy an expansion tank for a ford fiesta. but seem to work on a GMC V8 6 Litre so we are going to stay her until i can get the part from americanvehcileparts in UK appx 10-14 days.

Nice area here also couple of garage up the road that sell GPL/LPG/AutoGas

Also the LPG site in Valladolid does take 5th wheelers. we drove in and turned round inside the compound and drove out ok our unit is 33 foot and 50 when hitched to pick up.

Regards

Ant Debs

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Updated list - Sept 21st

Hilldweller--Dec
Keith--Dec
Us!-- Oct hopefully ( depends on NHS!)
Ant&Debs--Oct
Jackomet--Oct
Rayb182-- Dec
RoadRunner--?
Trevosky--?
NannyJan -- Oct hopefully!

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[hilldweller]

Hi, I am hoping to follow earlier with Penelope Pitstop

Keep smiling NannyJan

Better by buying the high octane fuel - she got the name for a reason.

Keep the November drunken orgies low key will you, we Dec folk don't want to arrive to "We don't want no more steeeking drunken Engleeeeesh".

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Better by buying the high octane fuel - she got the name for a reason.

Keep the November drunken orgies low key will you, we Dec folk don't want to arrive to "We don't want no more steeeking drunken Engleeeeesh".

We're going to make sure they lock the gates when you're due to arrive!! We have our reputations to protect!

 

[hilldweller]

We're going to make sure they lock the gates when you're due to arrive!! We have our reputations to protect!

Well what if I promise to knock on the gates legless and naked but for a pink thong ?

Surely I'd get an immediate "Hola, you must be weeeeeth Peeeetstop".

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[PenelopePitstop]

Well what if I promise to knock on the gates legless and naked but for a pink thong ?

Surely I'd get an immediate "Hola, you must be weeeeeth Peeeetstop".

So, it's you that bought ShiftZZ's pink thong? I thought Ken had bought it!!

 

[PenelopePitstop]

Being as how Lincoln was so cold and wet and miserable there were a few funsters muttering about joining us in Spain!

So - are you coming or not?
Get your names on the list!!


Updated list - Sept 29th

Hilldweller (Brian and Dinah)--Dec
Keith (and Jean)--Dec
Us! ( Marie and Rex)-- Oct hopefully ( depends on NHS!)
Ant&Debs--Oct
Jackomet--Oct
Rayb182 ( Ray and Geri) - Dec
RoadRunner (John) --?
Trevosky--?
NannyJan -- Oct hopefully!
Blondi (Pete and Di) - end Jan / beg Feb
Bryan and Suzy - ASAP
Scotties (Richard and Gay) - - New Year?


Any more for any more????

 

[harryoxford2]

It time to get serious on this one folks.

Our glorious leader Dame Penelope Pitstop OBE MBE BSc MA and Bar has declared this

THE MEET OF MEETS​

No other meet in the History of FUN has attempted and offered SO MUCH.

The campsite is: http://www.campingpinarsanjose.com/

http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll...23046&t=h&z=16

http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll...,42.33,,0,9.47

€300 buys you A Whole Month of pitch, electricity, Wifi, UK TV and fabulous facilities. Partly designed by Dame Pitstop herself, allegedly when sober.

The site is family owned and run and they have listened to all PP's suggestions for attracting FUN people there in their quiet season. Hence the UK TV, lounge and hopefully the steamroom/sauna will be ready when we get there. The usual facilities, good supermarket, washers etc are established, the outdoor pool might be a bit empty. Dame PP has personally trained the owners to treat the British in the manner to which we are accustomed. She constantly reminds them that Trafalgar is a short walk from the campsite and that we British are not to be trifled with.

The position is about as far south as you can get without swimming so it's our best shot at a warm cheap winter.

To get there, go south.

The hilldwellers and Dame PP are booked on the Portsmouth/Plymouth Santander ferry. Then it's about 700 miles to the campsite. This ferry looks expensive at first glance, but it's very close to the real cost of Calais and the three or four day hike down France in the winter. It cuts out over 800 miles each way.

We are thinking of a longer way round for the return in 2011, into Portugal ( 100 miles ), up Portugal then across Green Spain on the old Santiago de Compostela pilgrims route back to Santander.

Any more information needed post here. If it's of an "adult" nature the PM Dame PP personally and she will no doubt be able to offer suggestions for your special needs.

The hilldwellers leave on Dec 15th, if anyone wants to tag along, speak up, it worked for The Italian Job.

Anyone wanting to go earlier the they may be able to follow Dame PP, at a suitable distance of course.

Frantically trying to make this meet. Think Im finally getting ontop of this monster machine....not tamed it yet but Im inside the cadge.

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