Graz anyone ??
The French were there last week should we think of going ourself? Anyone up for it ? Should we agree on dates ??
I'm sure David was mentioning something about it....
I could be up for that, possibily bringing a 15 & 3/4 year old too ?
Please let us know (on the forum) soon as a date is found..as some poor souls need weeks to apply for visas and the like...
How does Feb / March sound for doing the factory trip. Mid week flights are fairly cheap to Graz, so fly out on a Weds, have a few beers, factory visit on Thursday (takes about 2 hours) and return Thursday or Friday.
Would be interested also.
How does Feb / March sound for doing the factory trip. Mid week flights are fairly cheap to Graz, so fly out on a Weds, have a few beers, factory visit on Thursday (takes about 2 hours) and return Thursday or Friday.
Fly?!?!?
Yeah.. Whats that about flying!
It should be done on the way to Croatia! :lol:
I am definitely up for it as I missed the last one - but I'm not flying...
If we can tie it in with the German G club then a lot more perks are on offer.
fredecosse,
I am very interested, but currently I am in Baghdad, Iraq in the service.
If the date to visit the Graz factory is scheduled after April 2008, you can count me as an attendee.
Respectfully,
James Van Thach
nice company car there james
Hi James ,
Nice little run about there. don't suppose you will be stopping off in Shannon on your return flight.
If someone were to find a nice spare set of those running boards along an Iraqi road somewhere you could drop them off passing through. I'm sure I could arrange collection.
If its not a matter of national security, what are you doing with a G in the US military and in Iraq. I thought it was all humvees and things.
Keep safe out there.
Regards,
Mike
P.S. Would love to go to Graz too but wife would remove my head as am going to Dakar in Jan.
P.S. Would love to go to Graz too but wife would remove my head as am going to Dakar in Jan.
Is there a sale on petrol to Dakar or something.... a few people have now mentioned this....
To the best of my knowledge its the 30th aniversary of the event this year so never a better time to go.
Personally I am trying with a mate of mine to hook up with some others and make a real good trip of it. If it all works out It will be my trip of a lifetime also trying to hook up with the events tyre sponsor maybe even get paid for my time there. Wishful thinking I know.
I go to the beach very weekend to make sandcastles to prepare for the desert. I also bring an infared lamp and a little genie to work it so that I would be used to the heat in the sand.
What do you think of my planning now!!!
Regards,
Mike
PS Charlie Boarman watch out!
Ask Bertie's advice on how to get people to give you suitcases full of cash --- so many that you have difficulty in remembering the details.
There's your sponsorship sorted.
Cheers Mike
Marcus
To the best of my knowledge its the 30th aniversary of the event this year so never a better time to go.
The 30th anniversary will be in July 2009.
Either way, I would love to go. I missed last one because I was between jobs and wasn't sure about the final outcome of it all.
Very interested always wanted to go..
I went to Graz many years ago with work, worth a quick look..
http://cms.graztourismus.at/cms/ziel/1390812/EN/
Also seems to be some cheap flights avaialble, when wil we confirm some dates?
http://www.skyscanner.net/flights-to/grz/cheap-flights-to-graz-airport.html
Sounds good to me. Out wednesday & back Friday. However suggest whoever arranges it, it might be a good idea January/February. IE before people get busy with hols ect, bearing in mind Easter is 20th March this year & the kids are off a week before. If anyone wants I am happy to cordinate/organise(do the leg work, hotels/flights/factory liason ect) the trip with kind input from those who have the contacts at the factory. Just ask.
On a lighter note, how about if only a handfull want to go early Jan in a couple of G's in the snow! if anyone is up for it on a cost share basis!
Regards
Rod
All quiet on this thread now, can I ask the club officios out there is this on/possible/dead duck!
As I said if I am not trading on toes or anything & the club assists, I help co-ordinate/orgaise it for Feb/Mar 08.
Feedback please.
Regards
Rod
Yes,, looking to plan a trip around March.
Sounds great - anything we can help with let me know I have travel agent friend who could handle for us..
Question: who is dealing with the permit to visit the factory?
I would like to organize something for the Spanish Club but I don't know who to speak with?
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Agree with you Mark...going Wednesday and back on Friday ... flying sounds good to me..as I will be on my own ..... So this is not a family week end....
Fred
Feb March is good also..Lets discuss it further at the AGM...