Donington 2008 (29th and 30th March)

[GC1]

You can have mine too,mr bibs,as long as I can find a bed......

[Advantage]

Thinking about it, would you like me to bring up the bike rack and bike too?

[Gasman GT3]

*************SHOW CARS******************

We've got a nice stand again this year with room for 2 cars. BigSi has already offered his if it's ready in time, any more for any more?

Mine is available, and don't forget I have an LEF sunstrip!!

[OwenGT3]

Hi,

As I've mentioned I'm actually going to Donnington from Nottingham on the Sunday with my cousins bloke, Steven. I know Donny isn't that far from Notts, but I was wondering who we could hook up with for the convoy there?

Anyone passing close to the Notts area?

Owen.

[Kimbers]

See the NMEG convoy thread Owen.

[Dan]

Just had this email from Club Lotus, and it worked well as a reminder - I'd certainly forgotten to order a ticket!

Saves queueing up at the door, and saves a pound too

Dear Club Lotus Member,

Our Donington Show is a little over two weeks away now and there's still just time to order your advance tickets from Club HQ and save

Edited March 13, 2008 by Dan

[Kimbers]

OK!

After weeks of badgering him, the old man has agreed to come to Donny on the Sunday. Now I'm telling him that he needs his sleep the night before so it may be advisable to come and stay on the Saturday night. He'll be round Sunday to make his mind up.

[esprit350]

great news Tony ,,, just what your dad needs, a weekend off at a Lotus festival.......

[Dan]

OK!

After weeks of badgering him, the old man has agreed to come to Donny on the Sunday. Now I'm telling him that he needs his sleep the night before so it may be advisable to come and stay on the Saturday night. He'll be round Sunday to make his mind up.

Great news, Tony! So, erm, if he's going to be getting some sleep on the Saturday night, I take it he'll be off at Fawlty Towers with GKP & Louise, rather than at the Holiday Inn with the rest of us?

[Bazza 907]

Sorry if I've missed it but is there a thread for southerners coming up on the Sunday only?

Would be great to travel in a little convoy..

Bazza

[Kimbers]

Sorry Barrie, you'll have to join us Saturday.........(actually N Smeg are coming up Sunday morning...)

[Bazza 907]

Kimbers would love to come up Saturday with you guys but I'd better reintroduce myself to the family..

Might make it for some breakkie at the Hotel though if I can get up early enough

[Kimbers]

Confirmed MJK will be coming up Saturday....Not sure whether he'll be coming out for a drink with us as he doesn't like Curry or Chinese. He's more a Fillet steak man....May join us for a tipple or 2 though.

As for the Hotel. Didn't think to ask him where he wants to stay. Anyone know any "Posher" places around there?

[Kimbers]

MJK has been on the phone. He needs his beauty sleep and wonders if anyone knows a good hotel in the area.?

[Bibs]

GKP has a list of the 'higher end' hotels in the UK, either that or his personal concierge is very handy with finding a nice pad!

[bigsi]

whats the matter, beer, pizza and paper planes to good for him then kimbers?

[Gasman GT3]

MJK has been on the phone. He needs his beauty sleep and wonders if anyone knows a good hotel in the area.?

Tony,

Priest House in Castle Donnington is good, and also Donnington Park Farmhouse (which is at the circuit and very nice I understand).

Ade

[karluk29]

kimbers try round the ashby area, there is a big hotel in ashby but i cant remember the damn name of it, looks quite impressive, as im 15mins from donnigton i dont tend to use hotels lol.

there are alot of smaller hotels near the track though, are you lot staying at the airport

its the royal hotel, ashby. if you want to look at it, just been told its quite nice and its only

2-3miles from the m42, and about 7miles from M1 at the coalville juction, one up from

leicester forest east.

http://www.royalhotelashby.com/

does he need a lift in a proper esprit on saturday LMAO<<<<<<<<<<

Edited March 18, 2008 by karluk29

[Advantage]

As suggested already:

Priest House but it does get booked up quickly, you could try going via the Superbreak website if no joy on the previous link, it's sometimes cheaper too.

Failing that, the Thistle at the airport is ok if a little bland, for one night.

[Kimbers]

Thanks Graham.

The old man is booked in at Priest House for the evening of 29th. So what do you say that we all pick him up in our convoy to the event?

[bigsi]

i suppose the next thing i to draw straws on who take him in thier car then, or will it be last man standing?

[Kimbers]

He'll be in my car of course! But would be a great photo opportunity to get hime with all of our cars.

[arbell9]

I will be stopping over on Sat night, drinking til late, sleeping in until just before brekkie closes then looking at cars to cure a hangover.

A.

[karluk29]

is your dad only going on the sat kimbers.

errr as for him going in your car, so i have read i think he might want to go in one thats going to make the 3 miles OOOOooooo

[winners]

Been in contact with mr oogie boogie (pete). We'll be coming down Saturday morning. Don't need to stay as it's only half an hour away. See you all there.

Mark