Mazda Rotary Club

Looks like Rotarystock 2015 in Holland is schedule to be on, so if any one is interested, why not list your name if you are interested in attending.

Last year we left on the Friday morning and returned on the Sunday evening. 

As a guide form last year:-

Travel time From the shuttle to Lelystad where the event is being held is approx 250 miles approx 5 hours.

If you a definitely looking to attend this event, then please add your name to the list so we can get some idea of the number looking to attend.

Prices for the shuttle to Calais - approx £95.00 return.

Dates to be confirmed by Kees

I will definitely be there , had a great time there
:burnout

Yeah, this sounds good to me - date dependent of course :)

Yep. Up 4 this. Ill book the chaffuer! And if she not up 4 it ill drive the Westy!

That sounds interesting. :)
I have to start planning ;) Where is that event? Is there airport near?

Seriously interested in this one, as I missed the last one.

Love to do this, but not driven abroad before!

Quote from: Clarky;881885Love to do this, but not driven abroad before!

John you will be fine, real easy trip, 90% of the time we are on motorway observing the speed limits :god

Any night time driving involved....ie dark? Westory only has daytime mot!

Definitely interested depend on dates

Quote from: clive;881907John you will be fine, real easy trip, 90% of the time we are on motorway observing the speed limits :god

Of course i would observe the speed limits too! probably be ok if i could tailgate another car, lol:Giggle

Would be interested in this just need the dates ?

Quote from: boosted;881908Any night time driving involved....ie dark? Westory only has daytime mot!

Nope, no dark stuff involved , Lisa and myself have been out there twice now :3gears-rh

Sweet defo!

Im interested in this, not 100% sure yet but deffo interested :)

Quote from: clive;881907John you will be fine, real easy trip, 90% of the time we are on motorway observing the speed limits :god

Oh right so there were speed limits i suggest we keep Chris at the rear if he attends then :rollin:rollin:rollin

And yes i will be attending this will help bed the new engine in it was brill last time good crowd  good weather and food and drink:cheers:cheers lets do Amsterdam in the evening;)

Sound good, I\'m interested too, depending on the dates.

 I\'ll dig out a couple more of my unusual rotary bikes.  

 See you there,

 Buller.

Yahooo, chance to throw flames again :flamed errrr I mean drive sensibly.
Me and Mrs R are up for this again. It was a great drive there and back. The quality of the Rotary cars in Holland were exceptional and a great bunch of fellow enthusiasts. Even the opportunity to take the car out on track.
Amsterdam in the daylight was bad enough...but I\'m sure we can be persuaded to go again.
:cheers

A bit late to this thread...  am definitely interested, but again depends on the date :)

Any news about this event? :)

I will get an update and let you all know

What hotels you can recommend? I allready have been looking that area by google and Maps. :) Lots of interesting castles near.

We now have a date, Rotarystock  2015 will be held  on July 11th

More details should come over the next few weeks:3gears-rh

I take it we might be booking into the same hotel as last time if so the i might have to adjust the ride hight of the car:Giggle:Giggle due to the  angle of the ramps in the multi car park over the road. thats a nice area to hold up how about doing an extra day so theres no rush back we could spend all day at the show and a sedate drive back the next day:guinness:cheers



sorry clive/ moderator
 as your announcement is quite important please fell free to delete my thread

Why the sorry, you can raise your car if you want to :Giggle:Giggle:Giggle

Thanks Clive :)

E-Viking, in what hotel you were last time?

This is were we stayed last time and is close to the event

Apollo Hotel Lelystad Centre

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Chain...1&locale=en-en

Errrrr How may fuel stops am I allowed for this trip ?? May try convince  Clive to MOT the Track car, then there will be two of us stopping regularly :Giggle

Will be nice to welcome you all again here!

I will be pushing a bit to have my car up on display, hopefully even drive it over there.
That would probably be it\'s debut :)

what days are we booking Friday:driving 10 night, Saturday 11 show day+night, I think i going to book the leave Sunday 12 after good a brecki:driving home what do you think ??? we need another day for sight seeing unless we go out at night !!

Hi Tony

I think that is the plan.:Thumbs-up

Drive down on the Friday, show on the Saturday, which we do not have to rush off to this time.( We could always go into Amsterdam in the evening :Ladys-man) and leave on the Sunday morning.

thats a plan i like, i might see about booking to see what kind of discount you can get:rollin:cool yep Amsterdam at night ho boy:Ladys-man

I was a bit shocked about hotel prizes in that area. :D I was watching hotels south from Lelystad. I wanna see castles ;)

Furb, any sightseeings what you can recommend? Your garage perhaps? ;)

Hopefully there is nothing more to see in my garage, that would mean I\'m finished ;)

Amsterdam would be an option, but at night there\'s nothing more to see then weed and hoe\'s :chat although that would be enough for some people :King

When the event gets closer I could check if there is anything to do in the area

come on guys I,ve done mine who's in

Just booked the hotel 3 nights in the Apollo Hotel Lelystad Centre 10 to July 2015 :wee_hee: :Woot_Emoticon: :Woot_Emoticon:

so now what crossing are we meeting up on something around 10.00 am or earlier :0012394:

Quite possibly will be up for this. How many nights hotel are we talking about? 2?

I think we are going for 3 nights in total

You could do two nights but some members are talking about a little  site seeing trip on the Sunday  which makes it a more relaxed weekend  :wee_hee: :wee_hee:

Hotel book  for 3 nights, Check in 10th -  Depart  13th July.

www.apollohotelsresorts.com/Lelystad City Centre

Rotarystock is on Saturday 11th July as confirmed by Kees today.

Sunday 12th Visit to Louwman Museum The Hague on Sunday

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=82594.0

Just to let you know this is not a really  club event, just a road run to a Rotary event for Rotary enthusiasts that want to come along  that we will turn into very much a small vacation 8) ,


We will be staying at the Apollo in Lelystad City Centre as a base while we are there that is not only a nice hotel but also its a new clean town with a market that will be on while we are there.

So it was not all about cars, we all had a great day out in Amsterdam that was a short train ride away including taking in the sights with a boat ride around the city-----------this year this may become a night trip  :mrgreen: depending what the majority wish to do.

Having been twice now, you will see some very rare Rotarys from all over Europe I can assure you that the guys at the event will fall over backwards to make you all feel welcome and you will realise that language becomes no barrier at all----------we all like cars---------nuf said  :thumleft:

Here's link to the 2012 event http://belgian-motorsport.com/thumbnails.php?album=643&page=1

This year some of us will stay on making it an extra day and visit the Louwman Museum which we are told by the organiser is a most excellent choice.


Nearer the time we will organise the shuttle times, where we will meet up etc.

Hotel Booked. Better start saving for fuel !! :-[

Chris

Hotel booked , all I need to do is finished the car ???

You and me both Mr carloff still doing the wiring loom and somewhere I got a new engine

Hi all,


You can also check facebook now:


https://www.facebook.com/rotarystock?fref=ts

(https://www.facebook.com/rotarystock?fref=ts)


We hope a lot of you will attend this event. We are sure we won't disappoint you. Besides euro is cheap now comparing to stirling.

Kind regards

Kees

Ok, seems like I cant join you guys this year. :(
I really was looking forward to go to Holland, but I just cant afford it now. I´m going to spend all my money to my project...

Ofcourse things can change, and hopefully I can get some extra money...

I'm so tempted with this trip! :) I will definitely try to make it
although I'm a bit scared of breaking down abroad. :(

Hi Gabor

Don't worry. There will be enough people to help you get you back on the road should anything happen.

Clive is going over in the RX-4 so will have plenly of spare parts with us.  ;D

We are sure you will enjoy the trip.

If anyone is seriously interested in attending this event, then I would suggest that at least book the hotel up to ensure that we are all staying at the same hotel.

http://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/hotels/nederland/lelystad/apollo-hotel-lelystad-city-centre

Hopefully you won't, but you can always cancel the booking prior to the event.

Im just seing if i can get the time off work. Should know mon.

Hey guys,

Anyone got a realistic idea what this trip is gonna cost? Id really like to come but the mrs not keen due to not a lot of holiday time left so if i do come it with be a de carboning hoon in her R3...not that she knows that yet! :P

Got another expensive year with a trip to OZ and not a lot of holiday time left.

I dont think the westy is a good idea as ill have crap in an hour lol

so hotel, fuel, tunnel approx cost pls? ta

I just booked the hotel for the suggested 3 nights.

Am I correct in my assumption that we will be assembling in the UK prior to catching the ferry over?

This will be my first trip to Rotarystock, so can someone fill me in with the details of the ferry part of the trip?  Thanks

Hi

Really pleased that you have decided to come along on the trip.

We all go via Folkstone to Calais on the shuttle not via ferry

https://www.eurotunnel.com/book/PriceGrid/%280%29  return cost is £112.00 per car

Here is an approx guide

Travel summary
Folkestone to Calais
Fri 10th July 2015
Short Stay Saver
Dep 10:50,  Arr 12:25 £56.00

Calais to Folkestone
Mon 13th July 2015
Short Stay Saver
Dep 15:20,  Arr 14:55 £56.00
Vehicle details
Low car (below 1.85m)

Total £112.00

Thanks for the info Lisa!

Lisa are these above the train times were going for as i would book now if they are thanks tony.c

Hi Tony

I think it would be OK to book these times as it gives us enough time both ways for the drive to the hotel and for the return journey on the Monday

If anyone is interested in joining us then I would advise to at least make a reservation at the hotel as the hotel does get booked up quite quickly. Also it ensures that we are all staying at the same hotel

https://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/hotels-en-US/the-netherlands/lelystad-en-US/apollo-hotel-lelystad-city-centre-en-US/

You can always cancel prior to the date if you cannot attend.

Had a discussion with the boss and were gonna wait til we get back from OZ to make a final decision for financial reasons....boring i know im no2 in our house lol ;D 

oooooh.  Tempting. I used to visit Holland a lot and I'd love to go back. Alas, we can't committ as Annie's grandson is due a few weeks before and she might be needed for a while afterwards. I'm hoping we can still go, taking a few days extra to explore, but it'll have to be a last-minute decision.

Just a reminder if anyone else is interested in attending this event to Holland, then please at least book the hotel. 

You only need to secure with a card payment and pay on arrival, so should (but hopefully you won't  :) need to cancel, then you can cancel the booking.

This way it ensures that we are all staying at the same hotel. 

https://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/hotels-en-US/the-netherlands/lelystad-en-US/apollo-hotel-lelystad-city-centre-en-US/

There is news, and will be some more news coming weeks on  www.rotarystock.eu (http://www.rotarystock.eu) You can sign up at "Aanmelden"
Translation will be soon available I hope.


Thanks


Kees

Hi anyone else is still interested in attending this event and have not booked the hotel and shuttle, the  I suggest you book up as soon as possible to ensure we are all based at the the same hotel.

https://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/hotels-en-US/the-netherlands/lelystad-en-US/apollo-hotel-lelystad-city-centre-en-US/

You can always cancel prior to the date if you cannot attend.


We all go via Folkstone to Calais on the shuttle not via ferry

https://www.eurotunnel.com/book/PriceGrid/%280%29  return cost is £112.00 per car

Here is an approx guide

Travel summary

Folkestone to Calais
Fri 10th July 2015
Short Stay Saver
Dep 10:50,  Arr 12:25 £56.00

Calais to Folkestone
Mon 13th July 2015
Short Stay Saver
Dep 15:20,  Arr 14:55 £56.00

Confirmed names

1.   Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2.   Tony - Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
3.   Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
4.   James (jrex8) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
5.   Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
6.   Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
7.   Aston & Crissy - Hotel & shuttle booked  (Fri-Mon)
8.     Mike +1 Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)

I still plan to be coming along, I have the hotel booked. I just need to confirm with my co-driver, (son Graham), which should be in the next day or so.

All confirmed now. We're booked on the 10:50am Eurotunnel to Calais, which is what I assume most people are going on?

Excellent. Yes we should all be booked in the same shuttle and then we will all travel to Holland together.  Please pm me your name  in order that  I know who you are .  Are you coming back with us on Monday and visiting the museum on Sunday?

Shuttle booked and Premier Inn at the Tunnel booked !!  ^-^

Still saving for petrol !! :)

Quote from: Lisa on May 26, 2015, 09:40:14 PM
Excellent. Yes we should all be booked in the same shuttle and then we will all travel to Holland together.  Please pm me your name  in order that  I know who you are .  Are you coming back with us on Monday and visiting the museum on Sunday?

Hi Lisa,
Not a full member so I can't pm you, but my name is Mike Allward.
Yes, we will be travelling back on Monday and also plan to do the Louwman Museum visit on Sunday.
Cheers, Mike

Confirmed names

1.   Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2.   Tony - Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
3.   Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
4.   James (jrex8) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
5.   Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
6.   Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
7.   Aston & Crissy Hotel booked  (Fri-Mon)
8.  Mike +1 Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)

Right, we're in!! Obviously we can't do anything the easy way, so we'll meet you in Calais and convoy with you, hopefully in a significantly quieter car (thanks for the tip Chris!). No need for a hotel as we are staying with friends 30 mins from the show so we'll see you on site on the Saturday.

Confirmed names

1.   Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2.   Tony - Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
3.   Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
4.   James (jrex8) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
5.   Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
6.   Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
7.   Aston & Crissy Hotel booked  (Fri-Mon)
8.  Mike +1 Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
9.  Simon & Anita (smarts)

Heads up guys!

The Apollo hotel has rooms up to 30% cheaper via booking.com - we just rebooked the same room and saved 170 euros which is just about enough for ice creams  :-)

See you all soon!

Just rebooked room including breakfast at £286 or â,¬392 for the 3 nights, â,¬105 cheaper than when we booked direct with the hotel chain which I have now cancelled.

Thanks Crissy & Aston  :sign0098:

Quote from: CrissyUK on June 06, 2015, 04:46:31 PM
Heads up guys!

The Apollo hotel has rooms up to 30% cheaper via booking.com - we just rebooked the same room and saved 170 euros which is just about enough for ice creams  :-)

See you all soon!

Great find! Just rebooked via booking.cm too. Thanks

Don't forget to update your travel information for the tunnel https://www.eurotunnel.com/Apis/

You can obtain your booking reference and the password from the email booking confirmation that was emailed to you.

A couple of tips, Enter your birth date and passport expiry date Year first then month and then date as it will recall the wrong information.

Our plan is to meet at the Folkstone shuttle around 9.30am on the Friday 10th July, which should leave enough time to get something to eat & drink before we depart.

I am trying to sort out stopping locations on route in order that we can regroup should we get split up on route.

If any one knows of places to stop, please post on here. 

Unfortunately James( RX-8OC) has had to pull out from the trip.

This is now the confirmed names for the trip, if I have missed anyone out, please let me know

1. Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2. Tony - Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
3. Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
4. Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
5. Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
6. Aston & Crissy Hotel booked (Fri-Mon)
7. Mike +1 (MRC) Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)

Car registration

Please complete the online registration form, it just helps the organisers know which cars are attending

http://www.rotarystock.eu/index.php?are ... 95d6f8ef5f

If we are driving via the boring Belgian motorways  :'(  it might be a good idea to choose some of the many service stations along the way which CJR will have to use every 100 Km or so. They usually have HUGE car parks so we can gather there.

There is a service station after J6 of the A10 near Brugge which is well away from the chaos of Calais and Dunkerque. Maybe that could be a point of reference so we can gather the troops if we get separated?

BTW, have just discovered that we can enter TIME ATTACK at the event AND I am still insured to drive Aston's car   :))  but he doesn't seem impressed by my suggestions for some unknown reason.

Quote from: CrissyUK

BTW, have just discovered that we can enter TIME ATTACK at the event AND I am still insured to drive Aston's car   :))  but he doesn't seem impressed by my suggestions for some unknown reason.

The surprise is that you actually think he might be impressed. :D Have a great time all you guys and gals wish I could be there, but not having a car doesn't help.  :( Not that I begrudge Aston a weekend away from his work.   :P

<cough> don't forget us lisa <cough>

Unfortunately James( RX-8OC) has had to pull out from the trip.

This is now the confirmed names for the trip, if I have missed anyone out, please let me know

1. Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2. Tony - Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
3. Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
4. Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
5. Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
6. Aston & Crissy Hotel booked (Fri-Mon)
7. Mike +1 (MRC) Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
8. Simon & Anita (smarts MRC) - meeting calais for convoy and then again at show...

Sorry Simon!  Thank you for updating the listing

Quote from: CrissyUK on June 21, 2015, 05:26:45 PM
If we are driving via the boring Belgian motorways  :'(  it might be a good idea to choose some of the many service stations along the way which CJR will have to use every 100 Km or so. They usually have HUGE car parks so we can gather there.

There is a service station after J6 of the A10 near Brugge which is well away from the chaos of Calais and Dunkerque. Maybe that could be a point of reference so we can gather the troops if we get separated?

BTW, have just discovered that we can enter TIME ATTACK at the event AND I am still insured to drive Aston's car   :))  but he doesn't seem impressed by my suggestions for some unknown reason.

Thanks Crissy

Are you able to locate  any of these places on route to the hotel?  I would like to try and get something organosed before we go.

Many thanks

Due to the needs of my car, I would like to keep it drinking Shell V-power.

I stumbled across an App that does all the hard work here, it's called 'Shell Motorist App' and it has what seems to be a decent station locator.

Happily, it shows there are lots of places to fill up along our likely route from Calais to Lelystad.

Thanks Mike.

Things to remember:-

1. Travel Insurance
2. Break down cover
3. Car insurance cover European travel
4. Passports

Anything I've missed?

Spare set of bulbs.
High viz top to be carried in passenger compartment to be used when exiting the vehicle on major roads.
Warning triangle.
Breathalyser.

All suggested if travelling through France, not all carry fines, even though compulsory.

sorry due to some commitments I  have got to pull out of this trip :!:

Really sorry you cannot join us Tony, we know much you were looking forward to the trip, but fully understand that your commitments must take priority.

This is now the confirmed names for the trip, if I have missed anyone out, please let me know

1. Clive & Lisa - Hotel Booked & Shuttle (Fri-Mon)
2. Jim & Heidi (MRC - Hotel Booked (Fri-Mon)
3. Chris (cag7717) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon? )
4. Chris & Tina (CJR - MRC) - Hotel booked (Fri - Mon)
5. Aston & Crissy Hotel booked (Fri-Mon)
6. Mike +1 (MRC) Hotel & shuttle booked (Fri- Mon)
7. Simon & Anita (smarts MRC) - meeting calais for convoy and then again at show...

Something else that we need to be wary of is the shit that is currently going down in Calais with the hordes of illegal immigrants trying to enter the UK. Because of this it's recommended that people traveling to France don't stop for petrol or use rest areas anywhere near Calais. So... that means filling up at Folkestone on the way to Lelystad and filling up in Belgium on the way back. Plus lock up your cars while in the area.

Here is some travel advice from the UK Government:

QuoteSummary
Still current at: 29 June 2015
Updated: 29 June 2015
Latest update: Summary - disruption to MyFerryLink sailings on 29 June

Due to industrial action there is disruption to MyFerryLink sailings on 29 June. If you’re crossing the Channel from Dover/Folkstone to the Port of Calais check online with your chosen operator and plan your journey to avoid disruption. See the following information and advice. Information about alternative routes and operators is available via this interactive map.

There are large numbers of illegal migrants in and around Calais, who may seek to enter the UK illegally. Although local police patrols have been reinforced, you should keep vehicle doors locked in slow moving traffic and secure your vehicle when it is left unattended.

There is a high threat from terrorism. An attack took place on 26 June, at Saint Quentin Fallavier near Lyon. French authorities are treating this as a terrorist incident. Due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups, and recent French military intervention against ISIL, the French government has warned the public to be especially vigilant and has reinforced its security measures.

I think the migrants mostly affect lorry drivers but as a lot of them are now boycotting Calais altogether they might try and force their way through cars, etc. The walking stick might make a personal appearance just in case   ;)

Here are a few Shell Pee-Pit Stops near Dunkirk and Bruges.

(http://mazdarotaryclub.com/images/ShellStopsBelgique.jpg)

Yup I'll be filling up in Folkstone, so that should get me to Calais,  :P

Should make it to first stop outside Calais  ???

Think we averaged a stop every 1 hour depending on speeeeed.  ;D

Getting excited now :-\ nearly saved enough to keep Shell in business for another 2 years  :D

Chris

Plenty of speed cameras in Belgium so you'll have to go slow Chris. Or lift and coast at every opportunity  :D

Sorry to inform you that the RX-4 will not be at the event, too big of a hassle to get it there :(
I have arranged a TII vert from a fellow member to drive there.

Clive and Lisa, if you would like to check out the car in my workshop, you are ofcourse more then welcome.

Sorry the RX-4 will not be ready in time, but we will still see you at Rotarystock  :)

Weather is looking good for the whole weekend, better pack your sun cream!  8) 8) 8)

http://www.accuweather.com/en/nl/lelystad/871767/july-weather/871767

Remember this while packing your suitcase for the weekend in case the Dutch fashion police is around   :)) 

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10987760_10153030790910945_9165758653539253820_n.jpg?oh=5365d5d02656727d0d004e64ed1e7711&oe=56144CC0)

I best pack my overalls then  :-X , well after a shed load of trouble with the car I will be ready by tonight  8)
Jim

Jim,
So I take it the Gen 2 lives again, if so, well done

I best get those oil seals up to you then  ;)

I haven't managed to sort the t2 ,it needs a new engine and I don't have the ecu back. But sorted a car for the trip, but after a spirited drive the car rolled down my driveway into the house, but that's will be sorted :P

Does it not have a handbrake then?

KnowingJim... No

It has a handbrake, but the top of my driveway is a bit steep, and combined with my style of driving(style  :-[), I have had half a dozen cars roll away on me over the years, you would of thought that I would learn. All sorted now (big thanks to steve for that)

glad you can fix it jim ;)

That's what Jims do, isn't it? :-D

Btw you are the first to known that Aston finally came out of the tifosi closet and shouted "forza Seb" during the GP

Last minute reminders:-

Things to remember:-

1. Travel Insurance
2. Break down cover
3. Car insurance cover European travel
4. Passports &  Travel docs
5. Spare set of bulbs.
6.High viz top to be carried in passenger compartment to be used when exiting the vehicle on major roads.
7.Warning triangle.
8.Breathalyser.
9. Currency
10. Sun cream!!


If you have not all ready done so, please complete the online registration form, it just helps the organisers know which cars are attending

http://www.rotarystock.eu/index.php?area=registration&lng=en&sid=46d32c097e4d27bb452864dab81fca5b

Are we going to meetup somewhere before Folkestone so we all check-in and board together? If so, where and when? :)

Hi Crissy

We will all meet and park up at the  terminal around 9.00 to 9.30 at the latest this will give time for something to eat & drink should you wish before we start boarding.

Travel summary
Folkestone to Calais
Fri 10th July 2015
Short Stay Saver - Bording 10.20
Dep 10:50,  Arr 12:25

http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/traveller-info/terminals/

Time table of events for Saturday

http://www.rotarystock.eu/index.php?area=program&lng=nl&sid=1841dfe363a2906d0a3d140f127f9b66

A great selection of all the Rotaries that have currently listed to attend on Saturday - should be a great event.

http://www.rotarystock.eu/index.php?area=partilist&lng=en&sid=de5bd0171854765ffd8c20c1827d33f0

morning

the weekend approaches!

Assuming its still a scheduled stop, owing to the calais shenanigans, we'll aim to meet up with you all at that first petrol stop instead of as you get off the train. The one labelled no.6 and 73 miles from Calais on the earlier map. Hope thats ok?

Simon

With  110 cars coming in from all over Europe there should be lots of nice toys to look at  :)

Didn't realise we could register.  :P Just been on their site and added details of the car, one or two cleaver Brit's have been there already  :))

Petrol money in the piggy bank....now where's mi hammer.  :'(

Quote from: smarts on July 07, 2015, 09:29:47 AM
morning

the weekend approaches!

Assuming its still a scheduled stop, owing to the calais shenanigans, we'll aim to meet up with you all at that first petrol stop instead of as you get off the train. The one labelled no.6 and 73 miles from Calais on the earlier map. Hope thats ok?

Simon

Simon is this the first Shell stop??  I will call you once we are off the shuttle.

I´m really really sad and it really p**ses me off that I cant come to Holland. :(

I saw that list too. Lots of amazing cars. :)

Please, have fun and take lots of photos :)

Btw Chris, how much your FD burns fuel anyways, 20L/100km? :)

I don't think Chris dare work it out  :P

This is it guys: we are off to Rotarystock! 

Pictures for rubbing it in purposes will follow in due course, of course  :-)

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Here we go... just to remind all of you who are not following us on the Facebook page of the achievements of the MRC Int'l Massive at this year's Rotarystock in Holland. It was a fun event, very relaxed and with great company. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming and even arranged for the weather to be superb on Saturday!! Perfect.

A quick note for those of you who had concerns about this being a "strictly car related" event: we managed to make it into a mini-holiday and although some of us spent all day Saturday burning dinosaurs juice round the track, on Sunday we played tourists around Amsterdam and chilled all day going on boat tours, walking, passively smoking outside coffee shops  ;) while walking, shopping for flowers, eating ice creams, walking, drinking coffee, walking and looking at (plastinated) corpses. What more could I possibly say to persuade you to join us next time?  ^-^ :))

So, to recap the winners were:

Clive: Best RX4 and Best of Show
CJR: 2nd in the Time Attack (Choo-Choo cars)
Arnie_O: 1st in the Slalom (Turbo cars)
LennyCarloff: 1st in the Slalom (n/a cars)*, 3rd in the Time Attack (n/a cars)* + the trophy he won 2 years ago for fastest Northener abroad
Exiled Viking: Best RX8 in the EEC

* n/a = Not Applicable   :P

People who should also have won a trophy:

Simon: best bonnet cable release
Mike: best black FD travelling on the upper floor of Le Shuttle
Graham: bravest vegetarian in the world for ordering just salad in a steak house
Me: best Time Attack sighting laps
Tina: best linguist for consolidating the MRC super secret sign language
Lisa: most patient event organizer
Heidi: she's Jim's girlfriend

In between laughing, eating and drinking it was suggested that perhaps the next time the MRC does Rotarystock we could make it even better by turning it into a proper road trip using the back roads (especially in Belgium) and taking in the sights. A bit like an "all day breakfast" run on the other side of the road... 

Thank you so much everyone for making this such a special weekend. Hopefully I'll see you all again soon! xx

Thank you Crissy, pleased you really enjoyed the event.  You have summed up the event perfectly :)

 :) A really super write up Crissy - I really must get you to speak to Gwyn before the next one to "sell" the social side of this trip  ;)

I have 2 years to achieve that. Bearing in mind you sail everywhere you are missing out on all things inland. I just discovered there is a village with no roads near the area we stayed in. Definitely not a car related thing!

The social side was great btw. Fingers crossed for the next one.

Once again thanks to all for a really great time last weekend,

As all of you who attended will know, due to the very very high standard of cars that attended I was really blown away with the RX-4 being awarded Best of Show and found myself quite embarrassed receiving this,  but as it was pointed out to me again and again particularly by Aston  "IT WAS THE PEOPLE AT THE SHOW WHO PICKED THE RX-4 , NOT THE JUDGES" 


After horrifically losing the RX-8 at the start of the trip here are some of the happier memory's of last weekend,