Rtt 09

[wicklamulla]

roight i can now say fer definate that my wife and i will not be going due to the ole poond V euro, plus the fact i jacked in me job a few weeks back and still managed to spend 2k in the last week or so kitting meself out fer private work means that we'll prolly spend 2 weeks in Scotland this coming summer instead. This trip is way out of our reach now i'm afeared. maybe one day huh...

[TonyDevil]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]
best of luck with your privates matey [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

i've had to drop the MegaTreff09 coz of the exchange rate [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]

[stormy]

<!--quoteo(post=109717:date=Thu 29th Jan 2009, 09:50 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Thu 29th Jan 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]
best of luck with your privates matey [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

i've had to drop the MegaTreff09 coz of the exchange rate [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Tony,

Whats the exchange rate got to with it?

All you'd be doing is paying for everything at the UK rate, which we do anyway. If you fill yer tank up and it costs 25 quid, it will cost 25euros, still got a full tank though.

Granted somethings appear seem a bit cheaper at the time, but I suspect that you'd spend more because of the apparent "cheapness".

Besides, fuel in Germany is still cheaper than over here at the moment.
B+B are still cheaper (and better) than over here, even if the rate was one to one.

Only "extra" cost would be the channel crossing.


mike

[TonyDevil]

i know fuel in some places is cheaper than the UK, i'm not saying anything about that
i'm saying i get less for my money so it costs more to do the things i had planned
where before i used to get 1.4 euros to the pound i now get under 1
i'll still drink and eat the same amount and use the same amount of fuel, so the trip is more expensive

normally i go thru £4-500 a week on Euro tours, thats now increased to £600+ with Sterlings devaluation
i had 4 weeks planned on the continent, 1 week RTT, 2 weeks Megatreff and 1 week with the girly, thats almost an extra grand over the 4 weeks
couple that with me loosing 50% of my standby payment at the end of this month and i need to find best part of £6k to live the same way i did last year

something had to go....

This post was last modified: 29-01-2009, 11:23 PM by TonyDevil.

[catsbum]

Cant sleep and reviewing stuff. Just clicked here.
I am doing my RTT all by me!
Will spend 2 days with others in France, but then all by me and my Niner

Sad or wot?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=109812:date=Fri 30th Jan 2009, 01:48 AM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Fri 30th Jan 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Sad or wot?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Could be sadder - try doin' it on a scooter.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=109825:date=Fri 30th Jan 2009, 10:58 AM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Fri 30th Jan 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Could be sadder - try doin' it on a scooter.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Are you going now Pict ?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=110087:date=Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 11:17 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Are you going now Pict ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
As it happens, I've been concerned about my arm strength, neck stiffness and general muscle problems recently, and while I hope I can improve things a bit by the summer I finally decided today to pull out of RTT09 now so other arrangements can be made on cabin sharing etc. rather than piss people off later. I'm just not sure I could hack it, though I'm sad to admit it and a bit scared that my health issue could be progressing. Sorry guys.

[catsbum]

Ian
We talked about this at the Bike Show on Saturday

I think your making the correct decision. You have to plan your journeys. All of them both life and biking
Mods should find you some sort of 'office based' RTT Manager. We could send you txts n vids for you to post up.

Can I buy your Burgman yet?

Respect Ian. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=110095:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 12:00 AM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Can I buy your Burgman yet?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hmmmmm................

Thanks for the rest.

Re the Dordogne I'll try to post some notes from past experience. It's a great area, with much to see and do - you'll love it. Your nearest biggish town will be Sarlat - here's the tourist website, interactive map, and a brochure - which is a fine place esp. in the evening, for food, drink, street entertainment etc.

I love the local placenames, which are a relic of the old regional language before the Parisian French took over - Padirac, Souillac, Beynac, Siorac..........and of course Nicnac and Padouac, featured in the traditional song about drinking wine with the local, er, "hostesses": "Nicnac, Padouac, give the dog a Beaune" [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Don't forget yer cameras!!

[dandywarhol]

<!--quoteo(post=110118:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 09:43 AM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hmmmmm................

Thanks for the rest.

Re the Dordogne I'll try to post some notes from past experience. It's a great area, with much to see and do - you'll love it. Your nearest biggish town will be Sarlat - here's the tourist website, interactive map, and a brochure - which is a fine place esp. in the evening, for food, drink, street entertainment etc.

I love the local placenames, which are a relic of the old regional language before the Parisian French took over - Padirac, Souillac, Beynac, Siorac..........and of course Nicnac and Padouac, featured in the traditional song about drinking wine with the local, er, "hostesses": "Nicnac, Padouac, give the dog a Beaune" [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Don't forget yer cameras!!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] .......a beaune? Inspector Clouseau?

[peterkelly]

<!--quoteo(post=109711:date=Thu 29th Jan 2009, 04:23 AM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 29th Jan 2009, 04:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->roight i can now say fer definate that my wife and i will not be going due to the ole poond V euro, plus the fact i jacked in me job a few weeks back and still managed to spend 2k in the last week or so kitting meself out fer private work means that we'll prolly spend 2 weeks in Scotland this coming summer instead. This trip is way out of our reach now i'm afeared. maybe one day huh...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

.......and there's nothing wrong with Scotland at all!



We absolutely tremendous break up to north coast in september in 'van
(mind it took longer than we thought)
enjoy

Pete

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=110160:date=Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 06:14 PM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Tue 3rd Feb 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] .......a beaune? Inspector Clouseau?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

..and a pant for ma fren' ze minky?

On the subject of food, the Dordogne is brilliant unless you're vegetarian and/or an animal rights activist (e.g. the home of pate de foie gras). One local speciality is walnut oil, which is quite expensive but really nice in salad dressings etc. There's picturesque old mill still working at Sainte-Nathalene a wee bit east of Sarlat, which is worth dropping in on. Open Mon/Wed/Fri, + Sat pm

[catsbum]

Is it me or are the replies and linkys to RTT09 everywhere?

Think it time for a new topic/Thingy?

I wanted to type that Ray/Tonski/Chris/Me are booked into the Tossa De Mar for as long as we want, July 02 onwards [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 18-02-2009, 08:17 PM by catsbum.

[TonyDevil]

<!--quoteo(post=111614:date=Wed 18th Feb 2009, 08:15 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Wed 18th Feb 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I wanted to type that Ray/Tonski/Chris/Me are booked into the Tossa De Mar for as long as we want, July 02 onwards [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveusahug.gif[/img]



i'll page G to get the forum name changed

[sidestand]

<!--quoteo(post=110090:date=Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 11:38 PM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Mon 2nd Feb 2009, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->As it happens, I've been concerned about my arm strength, neck stiffness and general muscle problems recently, and while I hope I can improve things a bit by the summer I finally decided today to pull out of RTT09 now so other arrangements can be made on cabin sharing etc. rather than piss people off later. I'm just not sure I could hack it, though I'm sad to admit it and a bit scared that my health issue could be progressing. Sorry guys.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Sorry to hear that Ian - you ever thought about getting yerself a trike ??

[catsbum]

Took my 13 yr Old to sort out the tent. Took her some 5 mins to do it.
And the space it takes on the rear seat is OK. The sleeping bag is GIANT though!

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=111685:date=Thu 19th Feb 2009, 10:01 PM:name=sidestand)-->QUOTE(sidestand @ Thu 19th Feb 2009, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Sorry to hear that Ian - you ever thought about getting yerself a trike ??<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thanks Sidey.

I was actually browsing over a Piaggio MP3 the other day, and have an offer from a mate to try out his one next week. I'd go for the Fuoco 500 if I was going down that route though.

Interestingly there was a nice black metallic Gilera GP800 right next to it. Done less than 1000 miles and mint...... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=111688:date=Thu 19th Feb 2009, 10:10 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Thu 19th Feb 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Took my 13 yr Old to sort out the tent. Took her some 5 mins to do it.
And the space it takes on the rear seat is OK. The sleeping bag is GIANT though!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Cats, get your self a waterproof compression sack from any old outdoor shop. That will sqeese it down nicely to a tidy size and keep it safe.

This post was last modified: 20-02-2009, 11:47 AM by dannyboy.

[Guest]

Cats heres a link for a Compression Bag 12L


http://www.tiso.com/shop/trekmates/compression_bag_12l/