Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

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Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon May 08, 2017 3:23 pm

The French 480 club are having their annual meet in the south of Belgium in September. Al and I plan to go with the two turbos. If anyone is interested in coming, please pm me your email address and I'll pass on booking details. Although many of them speak good English, it would be great to have more Brits there.
It usually kicks off on Friday lunchtime with a picnic then convoy to go sightseeing. Accomodation can be included at a large gites (like a youth hostel) where they book the whole building so it's a carpark full of 480s and communal rooms full of their owners. Alternatively, you can stay in a local B&B if you prefer.
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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by jifflemon » Mon May 08, 2017 4:05 pm

Ooo I might be able to make that! Send me details, I'll check with the other half tonight

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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by frenchfries » Mon May 08, 2017 4:29 pm

Great

Another meet I will miss because of business commitments! Isn't life grand?
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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by Martin Mc » Mon May 08, 2017 5:28 pm

What a great idea - However, much as I'd love to come along, I don't think we'd be able to get 2 child seats plus all the baby paraphernalia into the wee beast, not to mention the likelihood of sleepless nights..

Maybe next year ;)

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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by dragonflyjewels » Mon May 08, 2017 6:43 pm

uuurgh - just went to print off the application form and it says they wanted it by 31st March :angry:
I'll email my friend Michel and find out if they will take a few late applications.
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by dragonflyjewels » Tue May 09, 2017 9:03 am

Sorry guys, Michel has checked and all places are taken for Belgium.
Their meet next year will be in Lyon, France - much further to drive but perhaps we could do a mini-convoy over 2 days ?? Or 2 smaller convoys - one for those who are willing to do it in one day and one for those of us who prefer to take it easy. Date is not fixed yet, but last year and this it was 2nd weekend in September so pencil it in if you might want to come. It generally starts Friday lunchtime, but very flexible for those who can't make the whole thing. Another idea might be to incorporate in a holiday in France.
Eye of Ra - should give you plenty of time to get your beautiful white baby on the road
frenchfries - get holiday booked early so business doesn't get in the way !
martinmc - 2 child seats ??? will they sleep long enough ?? or will it be 'are we there yet?' 10 minutes after leaving....
I'll pass on details when I get them.
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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Re: Belgium Meet 8th 9th 10th September

Post by Rachel » Wed May 10, 2017 5:40 pm

Interested but I will be running the Great North Run that weekend!! :hopping:
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