Rally Twin Lakes, France meet - May 1st - May 22nd 2015

[JaG]

We have been trying to phone Twin Lakes but goes straight to voice mail, so have today left a message on answer machine and also sent an email to confirm that we would like to attend this meet arriving 14th and departing 17th may and that if possible would like EHU. So keeping fingers crossed........
Cheers.

I have sent you post to them.

 

[Judge Mental]

Depends whether you do tolls or not, it is quite possible on the motorway, could even do it in one day if you keep driving.

Maybe found it on garmin by putting in french town Urdos on N134? Is this the right tunnel

Looks a direct route, surely snow gone in May? Have winter tyres though!

 

[JaG]

We have booked for 7 nights from the 2nd May, fed up with cold British weather!

Brilliant. look forward to seeing you then.

 

[JaG]

Very sorry we can't make it as our camper wont be ready to use until 1st week of June, please take us off the list.

No problem. Consider it done.

 

[JaG]

We're booked in from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd probably looking a bit road weary as it will be the last week of our three month trip around southern Europe. Ferry booked for the 25th so a slow-ish drive back to Dieppe over the weekend. We'll need a local vet to get the dog sorted from Wednesday onwards. Do you know of one in the vicinity?

Look forward to seeing you. There is a vet in Montendre, which is less than 2 miles away. I think I have put it on the location map of local amenities if I am not mistaken.

We have been trying to phone Twin Lakes but goes straight to voice mail, so have today left a message on answer machine and also sent an email to confirm that we would like to attend this meet arriving 14th and departing 17th may and that if possible would like EHU. So keeping fingers crossed........
Cheers.

Update. Got an email back from Garry in less than 2 minutes. he says he has not received an email from you. You are now booked in as requested. Just let me know you have received this message. Thanks

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[JaG]

will one overnight somewhere be enough to get from twin lakes to Calais do you think?

Yes no problem. We are leaving Twin Lakes early morning and staying just outside Rouen Campsite Le Clos Normandy, which is 380 miles from Twin lakes and 120 miles from Calais. We are doing the same site on the way down, all being well.

 

[elamessa]

Look forward to seeing you. There is a vet in Montendre, which is less than 2 miles away. I think I have put it on the location map of local amenities if I am not mistaken.

Update. Got an email back from Garry in less than 2 minutes. he says he has not received an email from you. You are now booked in as requested. Just let me know you have received this message. Thanks

Something not right here. I phoned the following day and was told that the email had been received but as it was late when received he would reply next day. He also confirmed that we are ok for dates required. ( did put the dates on confirmed list)

 

[elamessa]

Anyway we will c u on 14th.

 

[Dorwyn]

JaG. Is there any form of transport into Bordeaux centre, or alternatively what is the parking like? I've driven around Bordeaux many times, but never been into the centre of town, so would like to take the opportunity.

 

[JaG]

Anyway we will c u on 14th.

Don't know, just relating what he has just told me.
See you on 14th.

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[JaG]

JaG. Is there any form of transport into Bordeaux centre, or alternatively what is the parking like? I've driven around Bordeaux many times, but never been into the centre of town, so would like to take the opportunity.

Don't know about transport in to Bordeaux but have parked there.....eventually. It was a nightmare trying to park up in the centre area. maybe someone else can tell you about transport.

 

[Frentchy]

JaG. Is there any form of transport into Bordeaux centre, or alternatively what is the parking like? I've driven around Bordeaux many times, but never been into the centre of town, so would like to take the opportunity.

No chance of parking in Town! Try going to Park&Ride /Pessac /Merignac, etc they are indicated all around the ring road(Rocade) and take the Tram, very easy and user friendly

 

[Dorwyn]

Thanks

 

[Judge Mental]

I will be arriving on the 8th May for 2 or 3 nights. Do I need to book and will elec be available

 

[JaG]

I will be arriving on the 8th May for 2 or 3 nights. Do I need to book and will elec be available

Ther will be room though I cannot say if EHU will be available. You would have to check with Garry at Twin Lakes. Look forward to seeing you.

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[burtonbird]

Tram is your best bet for getting into the centre of Bordeaux. Check on line for the nearest line. Or, there is a railway station in Montendre where you can get a train straight in.

 

[TheCaller]

I see from the Twin Lakes web site that they stock Calor Gas.

Is that really UK Calor cylinders? I have both Calor (13kg & 6kg) and FloGas (2 x 11kg) cylinders available & I'm just wondering what to put in the van.

Personally don't know but if you email them they will tell you

I tried that, but got no response.

I'll have another go. Maybe they've been away, having a rest before the onslaught!

I now have the answer - Twin Lakes have stopped selling gas altogether because of a change in the relevant regulations. @JaG , there may be some web site maintenance to do!

It is available in town though. I have now acquired an adapter so that I can connect a French bottle if needed.

 

[jaytee74]

intend to leave UK on the 10th so should be in twin lakes region approx 12th----13th hope to look in for a couple of days having just paid my yearly subs should be OK with organisers. sounds a brill site and will make a nice break on our travels south. jt. (john--doreen)

 

[themogs]

Should have been about to leave for Twin Lakes tomorrow....sigh
This illness really floored me, and I was really p++d off when we had to cancel.
HOPE EVERYONE THERE HAS A REALLY GOOD TIME. I've no doubt loads of fun will be had by all.
Have fun,
Chris & Viv

 

[RobGriff]

Hi Viv & Chris
Glad too see you are on the mend. Me & Deb leaving on wednesday for France so we will have a few wines,brandy & beers for you and Chris . See you both soon and get better . Rob & Deb

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[Scattycat]

Sorry folks, we thought we'd be able to tag this meet on to the end of our winter break, but it's not possible.
Hopefully another time
Enjoy

 

[Dorwyn]

10-day weather forecast for Bordeaux looks quite damp!

 

[JaG]

10-day weather forecast for Bordeaux looks quite damp!

That will be the wine forecast you were looking at. See What's On on Twin Lakes site. We have put on what we will be doing whilst there.
We are down to Dover tomorrow, arriving on site Wednesday. Let the party begin.

 

[lunarman]

That will be the wine forecast you were looking at. See What's On on Twin Lakes site. We have put on what we will be doing whilst there.
We are down to Dover tomorrow, arriving on site Wednesday. Let the party begin.

JaG,

I have looked at the whats on and am confused, do the french have a different calendar? according to mine 1st May is a Friday.

John

 

[JJ]

10-day weather forecast for Bordeaux looks quite damp!

It will be beautiful weather from the 14th to the 18th (at the very least).

My people arranged have sorted it!


JJ

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[Dorwyn]

That will be the wine forecast you were looking at. See What's On on Twin Lakes site. We have put on what we will be doing whilst there.
We are down to Dover tomorrow, arriving on site Wednesday. Let the party begin.

My wine forecast is rosy. Actually it's normally red. See you on Friday!

 

[Frentchy]

Anyone going for the Fishing? Here's a Tip!! they won't go for anything less than a Full English

 

[elamessa]

I see from the 'WhatsOn' on Twin Lakes site that all the dates seem to be out.
We are arriving on May 14th which is a Thursday but on the whats on it is monday.
Do you know something that we don't!!!!!!

 

[Drive]

All set
Leaving on Tuesday, arrive Friday,
Roll on Tuesday
Drive

 

[yodeli]

I see from the 'WhatsOn' on Twin Lakes site that all the dates seem to be out.
We are arriving on May 14th which is a Thursday but on the whats on it is monday.
Do you know something that we don't!!!!!!

Deffo a Thursday on my calendar too!!
Mind you, you never know when it comes to Froggy Calendar Printers... They might have been on wine all day when they've actually printed the French Calendars

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