Next year's France trip

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

How's this look for next year:

https://212.234.53.215/GDF/album.php?dpt=83&num=2065

Big architect\'s house situated in the countryside on a 5000m² fenced property. Peaceful surroundings, overbuilt terrasse with garden furniture, swimmingpool (5x12m) with alarm, pool house. Electric heating. Ground floor : 2 kitchens, living room with TV and videoplayer, 3 bedrooms with double bed, 2 bedrooms with bunkbeds, 1 bedroom with 1 single bed. 2 shower rooms, 3 toilets, utility room. 1st floor : childrens corner on mezzanine with bed, desk and TV, 1 double bedded room, shower, toilet."

sleeps up to 12 in 7 bedrooms, swimming pool and all the gubbins.. works out at £1184 for 7 nights. (split between 8, say, that's £148 a head)

Its near Draguignan which is in between the Gorges du Verdon and St Tropez.

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mike_23 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Karma :

Can I have the single bedroom Rolling Eyes

When are you looking at going ?

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

Looks pretty good to me. My only concern is the cost of it if we aren't able to get 8 (although that's unlikely after last year).
Like Mike said, when are we looking at going this time - I'm happy for the same sort of time, but can't make it much later due to panto commitments.
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mike_23 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Karma :

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That is enough of hijacking the thread.... has anyone heard from Lee or Ash Question

wonder if they will be going next year Question

PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

Nb · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

How many days do you reckon the trip will be/take? I can see its a fair way into to france. About 7 to 10 days?
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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

Modo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 May 2006 Karma :

Missed the trip with you guys this year due to work Sad

this would more than make up for it Thumbs Up

Are you planning on going about the same time Aug/Sep? I am planning another trip to the Alps in June 07 but that could be put off till 08 Wink

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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm imagining 7 nights in the Gite, and 2 days either side for travelling...

I'm sure, however, they owners wouldn't mind if we left early tho. If we've paid for the week, then I don't see it being a problem.

As for getting numbers, I have at least 2 other non-BCF people intersted already, so I think 8 is easy. my thinking is, if we aim for 8, and manage to fill t he house with 12, then it can only make it cheaper for us.

I'm envisaging end of august, start of september again. I wouldnt want it ot be too much into Sept, as I have a weekend in wales planned towards the end of the month

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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

right...

If you're DEFINITELY interested, then PM me saying so.

Provisionally, I think doing similar to last year would be ideal, so that would mean...

Meeting up at Ashford on the evening of Thursday 30th August.

Ferry Friday morning

Ride to Lyon or there abouts for Friday night

Ride lovely sadistic twisty roads all day to reach the Gite for Saturday night.

Leaving the Gite the following Saturday morning

blat up north staying somewhere en-route

get the Ferry on the evening of Sunday 9th September.

We can maybe sort something out with the Gite people so we leave on the Friday instead, as that would mean we have a day to recover before work.. but that's a detail.

the sooner I can fill the Gite, the sooner I can book it, with a deposit, and firm up the dates. I have 1 definite, and one very interested from another group, so I see no problem with meeting the 8 people I suggested for figures.

If we get MORE than 8, then we might have to have some double-bed sharing again, but the cost will be brought down. If everyone's agreeable to it, those who have to share a double bed (who wouldn't normally, Hippies Wink

), could get a reduced rate.

there are other properties in the area, so it doesn't HAVE to be this one, it just seemed to have everything we had this year, but with better sleeping arrangements. I can find somewhere more suitable if everyone wants their own bed, if you want, However, the sooner we can book it the better. I'd rather have one person in a double bed, and be short of full occupancy, than have one single room lying empty (if that makes sense)

After all, the bed really is, just somewhere to sleep... the rest of the time, we'll be there for the roads, the food, the drink and a general good time.

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Looks good too me. One year too early for me though. Looking to do France/Spain in 2008. Got commitments for a tour of Scotland in 2007. Can't afford 2 big trips. Smile

If it goes on the year after though... I'm in. Razz

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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 02 Jul 2002 Karma :

Myself and MrsHippy are in mate Smile

I'll PM you as well, just to confirm.
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

good good

that's us got 4 already in

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niff5855 · Sausage Boy Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Karma :

Hello all !!!! Razz

Sorry I havent been about much.

Got a new girlfriend and her internet is from the ark. Makes it painful its so blydi slow.

I'm definitely up for this (and new bird) BUT I might not be around.

Might be off to China to work for a bit.

Will let you know ASAP.

Nice to (sort of) hear from you all.

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Ashmath · Manbag Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Hola,

Currently nursing a fractured arm Cool

and a beat-up bike Sad

from my latest incident but yeah, after the fun of last year, Id love to do it again.

The only problem is that as im only temping and still looking for a proper job I cant really commit to anything that far ahead. Thats was the beauty of the last trip, you'd all arranged it then muggins here dives in right at the end and has a great holiday.

So yes, I definitely want to come, its just that god-forbid, I finally manage to get my career on track, I may not be able to.

So err, what kind of answer is that then.... a crap one obviously. Put me down in the defintely interested pile.
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mike_23 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Karma :

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

Got 3 definates, and 6 defintely maybes...

Anyone else so far? I'm not going to do anything until after Xmas I think.

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Modo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 May 2006 Karma :

Put me down for definitely interested Mr. Green

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