Irish Meet February 2015
I am planning a get together near Dublin for the weekend of February 14th and 15th next. The accomodation base will be the Lucan Spa Hotel and my place (across the road). Campers welcome at mine (electric hook up possible). Meeting up from Friday night the 13th, last departures Monday morning the 16th. An option is a Barbecue at my place on Saturday night to avoid trying to get restaurant reservations on Valentines night. Saturday and Sunday could be spent exploring the Dublin/Wicklow Mountains with the possibility of deep end off-roading if there is the appetite. Very light off-roading an option in my field, test diff-locks etc. Dublin ferry port is 30/40 minutes away, Rosslare, Belfast and Larne are all about 2 hours away. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is 5 minutes away, Dublin city centre about 30 minutes. The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is Irelands number one attraction these days. Lucan and nearby areas have accomodation to suit all budgets within reasonable taxi fares of the base at the Lucan Spa Hotel. Also some excellent restaurants nearby to suit all palettes.
So who's on?
Eddie.
Of course I'm in. I'll be doing the Guinness Storehouse tour option followed by a couple of scoops. Probably best do the driving thing day before the Guinness expedition.
Count yourselves in
1 Gordon
2 Barbara
We'll be there I'll book the spa when it's firmed up. Camping????? In February,,,,, noooooooo
As much as i would love it not sure i can tell the other half we are on a G wagen trip for valentine week end darling !! no chance.
I am out on that one
Count us in
We will be there Hopefully in the Green Beige Swb
I'm in .... save a place for me.....will talk accommodation closer to time
Not sure on passengers etc....
Gav
Right. Driving first, Guinness second. :-)
You're dealing with a man here that has been to the Guinness Store in Dublin and given away my free half
I'll get my coat now....
Right. Driving first, Guinness second. :-)
You're dealing with a man here that has been to the Guinness Store in Dublin and given away my free half
I'll get my coat now....
Thinking about it that might actually gain me more friends than i lose? hmmmm
Eddie
Sure, count us in, great location.
Marie and Denis
I have a boot load of spare parts collected over a couple of years - is there any interest in me bringing these along for the Dublin meet - its a bit of effort for me and I'd have to take my LWB. Thought a swap meet might be of interest or exchange on a pint basis. I'm not particularly interested in the e-bay route and I don't know how to set up a pay pal thing.
Parts include (from memory)
2 X H4 Headlights, 463 headlight surrounds, 2 x 463 front seats, 463 Steering wheel, Ricaro Seat rails from a MB 190, 2 x front seat bases from a SWB, 4 pairs of headlamp guards, heating console from a W463, some small misc parts from a W460, original steel wheel from a W460, pair of original Alpine Stereos, another set of headlamps, Clutch plate and casing, cylinder head, alternator, etc.
The only problem is if I bring them to Dublin, I ain't bringing them home again - anything not swapped for a pint stay's behind.
Thoughts ?
Hi Derek
Looking forward to the weekend at Eddies
and the Beer
And your a Brick a Brac sale
i would be interested in some or more of your parts
A pair of headlamps and Guards
original stereo
steel wheel and a look at the misc 460 parts
Cheers
Lucan Forward to it now Sorry Looking Forward to it now
All booked now for the Fri, Sat and Sunday Night
Hi Eddie,
just booked the hotel for the Friday and Saturday nights and very much looking forward to the meet.
I'll be accompanied by my wife Tracey and baby Florence.
Thanks for organizing, I know it takes a bit of time to pull these things together. So what are the numbers looking like?
Can't wait to see everyone and putting some faces to avatars...
Shaun
Hi Eddie,
Just noticed this thread now, and as I am only up the road it would be bad manners not to turn up.Re. your exploits in the Dublin mountains do you have some secret knowledge of that area as we were led to believe that it is socially un-acceptable to drive in that area, unless you were a member of Leinster 4x4 or similar and had permission fron Coilte, although we were previously using quad bikes up there, which are frowned upon.If you are doing any more reconn.in that area again I woule be happy to be invited along.
Andy
Great to hear we'll have an international contingent on site, it'll keep things interesting, .
Sounds like you have a good route planned in the Dublin mountains. I've enjoyed running around them for the last few years on and off with IRMA, great views/scenery.
Looking forward to the teaser vid now...
Shaun
As a Scots/Irish sort, I can tell you that that's equally good as it's Scottish equivalent
Hi all
2 front seats and bases already nabbed by member. Less to haul up to Dublin. Derek
Booked in at last....
3 nights....looking forward to it Eddie...
Might even bring the ML for a reunion ;)
Gav
Booked in at last....
3 nights....looking forward to it Eddie...
Might even bring the ML for a reunion ;)
Gav
Did you book the Fri Sat and Sunday Night
Booked in at last....
3 nights....looking forward to it Eddie...
Might even bring the ML for a reunion ;)
Gav
Did you book the Fri Sat and Sunday Night
Yep ;)
Ferries booked, her's the sailings with Irish Ferries if anyone wants to join us
Depart: Fri 13 February 2015
Holyhead-Dublin
Depart: 11:50
Arrive: 13:39
2 Passengers (2 Adults)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (1990 +) (Car)
Standard Trailer (6m x 2.4m)
Depart: Sun 15 February 2015
Dublin-Holyhead
03h 25m
Depart: 20:55
Arrive: 00:20
Staying At the Lucan Spa Friday and Saturday nights.
Gordon O
Hmm. what's on the trailer?
Nothing confirmed yet ;-) there may be tomorrow after my trip to Cork
Gordon O
What on in Cork Gordon ?
What on in Cork Gordon ?
What on in Cork Gordon ?
Just been to have a look at Gavin Walsh's OM606 conversion
Gordon O
It looks like "Wee G" will be making a guest appearance. OM617 (with TB turbo) in today :-)
Nice one
i always liked that Wee G
Indian Sat night is good for me and Rach ;)
Hope the ML can tackle the routes you have planned (and i have the sump guard ready!!) or i will be looking for a lift in Big Green or the Blue Barn!!
Mr Axel.... are you making a trip across?
490km i hope there is a petrol dump somewhere on route as i will need it all ;)
Eddie count me and Barbara in for Sat dinner at the Spa, do we have to book individually or are you block booking
Regards Gordon O
I'm out on this guys. Should be a cancelled room reservation at the Lucan Spa if someone looking for a space.
As mentioned Eddie I would like to come along and will call you thank you
Somebody was telling me last week that my old G might be in Australia do you know that.
As mentioned Eddie I would like to come along and will call you thank you
Somebody was telling me last week that my old G might be in Australia do you know that.
As mentioned Eddie I would like to come along and will call you thank you
Somebody was telling me last week that my old G might be in Australia do you know that.
Hi Quinzell
long time no hear
we are all looking forward to Eddies weekend Hope to catch up with you there
Not sure about your 460 Lwb but my Swb 460 ending up out there
Speak Soon
Umholti - Nice to see you old bean!
Spider1V
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See over
Right. Driving first, Guinness second. :-)