Should I stay or should I go?

[Boots]

Hi guys need some advice.

Hubby and I wanted to go to the Factory Frolic but no under 18's so one of us has to stay home and look after our boys

I suggested hubby go as he is a total petrol head and would enjoy himself. He has said that as the Esprit is my car that I should go.

I know my way around an engine bay but still have problems telling an anti roll bar from a trunion and fear that the tech talks may go over my head. On the plus side I might actually learn something!!

I know that there will be 'activities' for the ladies but am not that girlie (no offence to all the ladies out there) and unless they come with a miracle guarentee will save my pennies.

Can I really pass up a chance to drive an Evora?????

I have no problems travelling by myself and would travel up Saturday, stay over and go to the factory on Sunday. Hopefully joining the convoy from the hotel.

So now ladies and gentlemen you have the facts I would like some opinions on my dilema.

Sue

[andydclements]

Simple, see YOU there Sue.

Sorry John, but you are not the Esprit driver.

[Advantage]

This is why Grandparents and their babysitting qualities were invented.

[Boots]

This is why Grandparents and their babysitting qualities were invented.

No Grandparents on my side of the family and hubby's Mum is in America

[Louise]

Kids! tsk!

Is there any chance you could tempt them with a sleep over? The favour could be returned to give the other parents a weekend to themselves..

[Boots]

Thought about that one Louise. Ok for my eldest but youngest has autism and can't get respite care for that weekend.

Believe me if there was a way for both of us to go then our tickets would have been booked ages ago.

[Advantage]

Ahh, well in that case it's easy to decide. Which one of you is most likely to get a round in at the bar?

[mayevora]

We are pretty much in the same boat Sue re the kids, so only me coming now which is a shame as this would have been even better value for money if both could attend.

Its not just tech talks - if it was, I would also lose a bit of interest.

The last 3 years years Hethal trips that Bibs and Laura have arranged have all been one of the best weekends of the year - so not to be missed really.

[Boots]

Thanks guys and gals

I have taken all your comments to heart

Have now bought a ticket and booked accommodation

Might be bringing my younger brother (he has to check with boss) but even if he does not come then rest assured I will be there!!!!!

Sue

[Simon350S]

Look forward to seeing you there

[Sparky]

Bibs - new business opportunity - LEF mobile creche?

[Günter]

isn't there any nice and trustworthy group of grandparents out there around Whymondham, Hethel , Norwich !?

This *no kids allowed* is so far only on the factory time. So why not have an 'we are an all LEF-family' time around dunston and the Norwich area ?? Think some of us who are not interested in to stay steady on the EVORA test track would be pleased to create something like a 'shuttle-service' for transports of kids to grandparents -or grandparents to kids -or something around while the parents do the rounds in the factory.

...oh,and well -have i mentioned:

If i have not much to do on an event, i will talk about tech stuff. Nobody wants that

Edited September 7, 2009 by G

[mayevora]

So now Gunter - your next problem to solve.

How to fit 2 adults and 2 children in the Esprit to get to Hethal?

[Günter]

have fitted two 'called to be lesbian'-girls in the passenger seat one time in the past.. . And on an other day it was an guy who wanted to get home after an school-party evening. Bud i had an girl next to me, so he was advised to step into the rear-trunk !! That worked !! no joke.. .

[Kimbers]

Sue. Good news. You won't be disappointed. There are several of us here with Autistic children and I know it can be hard to find a babysitter sometimes, but you won't be dissapointed I promise! Look forward to having a drink with you.

[Boots]

Thanks Kimbers sure I will have a great time. Am staying at nearby Travelodge but am planning to drop by the hotel to meet up with all the LEF'ers for some liquid refreshment and find out what time you are leaving for the factory so I can join the convoy

[Laura]

You could always join us for the Saturday night event too Sue? You don't have to stay at the hotel to join in with dinner & fun but it is ticket only entry to where we'll all be.

[Boots]

Good point Laura so credit card has taken another hit and I have got a ticket for Saturday.

Will pack my glad rags and see you there.

[Laura]

It should be a good night, look forward to seeing you there.

[USAndretti42]

Sue, don't forget everyone has to dress as a woman on Friday.

[Boots]

Somehow I don't think that will be a problem!

[Günter]

if so, than I would look like a member of the Russian womens team of past cold-war times ..

[stevedaynes]

Hi Sue, are you still offering your co-pilot seat to the weekend event? I will be flying in from Vancouver Canada to check out this for the first time and it would really help if someone local could point me in the right direction.

Steve

82 Euro Turbo Drysump

[Boots]

I'm not exactly local but heathrow is on the way. Am travelling up on Sat for the dinner in the evening and going to factory on Sun then back home. Need to check with my bro to see if he is up for it but if not then if I will be happy to help with travel if I can.

Sue

[stevedaynes]

Hi Sue, please let me know when you find out about your bro, I believe that my flight arrives at 10:30, what time would you be going past Heathrow?

Thanks

Steve