2015 ring trip leaving on 22/05/15 returning 26/05/15

[scotty]

When will be the date to pay the balance in full or do we pay on departure of the hotel .

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scotty

When will be the date to pay the balance in full or do we pay on departure of the hotel .

Full payment will be required sometime between 1st May and our Departure Date.
I will probably set the cut-off for something like 12th May in order to give me time to get it wired out to Eddy.

Whilst there you only then need to pay for Beer (if not using Lidl's) and evening meals.
I expect this year we will only be eating 'on-site' once as we have Pisten Clause booked for 1 night and there's a few other eating houses in the area.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Full payment will be required sometime between 1st May and our Departure Date.
I will probably set the cut-off for something like 12th May in order to give me time to get it wired out to Eddy.

Whilst there you only then need to pay for Beer (if not using Lidl's) and evening meals.
I expect this year we will only be eating 'on-site' once as we have Pisten Clause booked for 1 night and there's a few other eating houses in the area.

Cheers Scott I would need to pay mine before the 30th April as fly out to Cuba for a 2 weeks holiday and not back until the 16th of May .

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Didn't end up sorting money so just checked today and its the best rate i've seen so far - 1.3176 euros to the £. Wonder if the euro will fall further or if getting rid of Greece will actually revive some confidence in the currency?

Today is looking good.

[555_Si]

where is a good place to change money? i always used the post office or just withdrew cash abroad, but as I have turned 40 I seem to be a bit tighter now.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

where is a good place to change money? i always used the post office or just withdrew cash abroad, but as I have turned 40 I seem to be a bit tighter now.

Try thomas Cook Si that's where I usally get mine from .

[Scott.T]

Tesco was easiest for me, and similar price to Post Office.

[Steve_PPP]

I've always used iceplc.com (International Currency Exchange) as I found they offer the best rates. Money is posted to you via insured delivery.

Just don't leave it to the last minute as if it does go missing, you need to wait two weeks before they re-send it (to allow for courier screw-ups). Never had a problem though.

[Scooby_Greg]

If you're ever seen in London there's loads of places that have much better rates than on the High Street or in banks. I managed to get 1.35 today, which is the highest I've ever seen
It's difficult to know if it's going to get any better though!

[C. J.]

I personally us a post office credit card as no charges and same rate as changing cash

[BIG"E"]

In 90 days !!!! give or take a few hours we will be on our way!!!!

Any one else interested ???

[Steve_PPP]

This year seems to have come round very quickly! Looking forward to it

[scotty]

So am I may is a busy month for me car will be ready for it .

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Didn't end up sorting money so just checked today and its the best rate i've seen so far - 1.3176 euros to the £. Wonder if the euro will fall further or if getting rid of Greece will actually revive some confidence in the currency?

Now at 1.3604 euros to the £ on iceplc.com, that's a fair change in only a few weeks. Getting cheaper and cheaper for us!

[BIG"E"]

Well look what arrived today, I ordered these only 3 days ago..



I ordered these only 3 days ago..

With a certain amount of uncertainty with regards to lap costs I decided to get things sorted.

2 x 4 lap tickets arrived today 205 euros (including postage) for 8 laps...

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Well look what arrived today, I ordered these only 3 days ago..



I ordered these only 3 days ago..

With a certain amount of uncertainty with regards to lap costs I decided to get things sorted.

2 x 4 lap tickets arrived today 205 euros (including postage) for 8 laps...

Nice one Ian - sorry I wasn't able to pick them up. How much was the p+p?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Nice one Ian - sorry I wasn't able to pick them up. How much was the p+p?

No problem at all mate.

Postage was 5.90 euro.

Well at least I wont have to queue up to purchase tickets,

I can go straight on happy days

This time in 77 days = 11 Weeks, we will be there..!!!.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

No problem at all mate.

Postage was 5.90 euro.

Well at least I wont have to queue up to purchase tickets,

I can go straight on happy days

This time in 77 days = 11 Weeks, we will be there..!!!.

Still plenty of time left to order laps if I dare put my car on haha .

[Steve_PPP]

I was thinking of doing the same Ian, I'm not sure what the new charging system is going to be in the future but I know the prices were frozen at last years rate until April...

I read that they don't have an expiry now, that definitely the case? If so, i'll probably get a 9 lap ticket which works out at 215 euro delivered. Whatever I don't use in May can carry over to next year I assume.

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

I was thinking of doing the same Ian, I'm not sure what the new charging system is going to be in the future but I know the prices were frozen at last years rate until April...

I read that they don't have an expiry now, that definitely the case? If so, i'll probably get a 9 lap ticket which works out at 215 euro delivered. Whatever I don't use in May can carry over to next year I assume.

Steve, I was told the ones bought before 30th April will be cheaper but still only last for 2015. Those bought under the new pricing system from 1st May may or may not last longer but it has not been announced officially yet. None of it is particularly clear but unless you are told specifically then assume they only last for this year.

[Steve_PPP]

That's interesting..... I was going on the statement from the Nurburgring website:

Season tickets and lap tickets which are bought until 30-04-2015 remain valid from 01-05-2015 and can be used for driving on the Nordschleife and on the Grand Prix circuit. Only the season ticket will loose its validity on 31-12-2015.

Seems pretty clear to me, unless its a bad translation?

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by scotty

Still plenty of time left to order laps if I dare put my car on haha .

Scotty the reason for me buying the laps now is because they may or may not go up in price?
It has been said that a new pricing structure may be introduced which in all probability will mean that it is cheaper to drive the ring midweek and more expensive during the weekend.

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

I read that they don't have an expiry now, that definitely the case? If so, i'll probably get a 9 lap ticket which works out at 215 euro delivered. Whatever I don't use in May can carry over to next year I assume.

I was toying with getting the 9 lap ticket but I think for me and the scoob 8 laps last year was enough, how many did you do last year Steve ?

Although it works out cheaper to get the 9 laps you still have to consider the extra fuel and the scoob.

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

That's interesting..... I was going on the statement from the Nurburgring website:



Seems pretty clear to me, unless its a bad translation?

That does look clear - I was told differently when I spoke to them ordering some tickets. Doesn't seem very organised!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

That does look clear - I was told differently when I spoke to them ordering some tickets. Doesn't seem very organised!

Agreed... I get the feeling that the new owners decided they didn't want the tickets to expire as they probably hoped for a bit of a cash injection into the business once they announced the new pricing structure - with folks like us buying in advance to take advantage of the old prices?

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I was toying with getting the 9 lap ticket but I think for me and the scoob 8 laps last year was enough, how many did you do last year Steve ?

Cheeky

I only did 6 last year, but I was only thinking about getting a 9 lap ticket as its cheaper per lap, then using the remainder the year after. But it would be nice to know for sure if the cards are valid beyond 31/12/15. If not, I'll probably only buy a 4 lap and then buy a single or two if I do more once i'm there.

[555_Si]

Or you could sell the extra laps to me?

[Steve_PPP]

Getting cheaper by the day

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31811791

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

Or you could sell the extra laps to me?

Could do mate, would be easier having them on two cards though rather have to keep swapping the card around in the car park.

[scotty]

Just done a quick check £600 converts to 810 euros from the post office better order some soon .

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scotty

Just done a quick check £600 converts to 810 euros from the post office better order some soon .

Shop around, £600 is currently getting you 825 euros on iceplc.com

(although they charge £4.75 shipping on orders less than £700, still works out as a free tenner!)

[scotty]

I think

[scotty]

I think 955 euros should be enough for me .

[Scott.T]

REMINDER.........

INFORMATION REGARDING FINAL CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS :

10th April : Cut off Date for Changes/Cancellations. No charge will be applied for cancellations. Additional rooms 'May' be available at request.

10th April - 1st May : Cancellations will be subject to 50% charge for the room.

1st May : Cancellations after 1st May will be required to pay the full room rate.

[scotty]

I'm still coming and the said if she's not got a job by then she is coming

[Scott.T]

ANY MORE INTEREST.........NEW DEADLINE OF 31st MARCH

INFORMATION REGARDING FINAL CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS :

10th April : Cut off Date for Changes/Cancellations. No charge will be applied for cancellations. Additional rooms 'May' be available at request.
Note : I would like to bring forward this confirmation to end March to give me time to process the details.

10th April - 1st May : Cancellations will be subject to 50% charge for the room.

1st May : Cancellations after 1st May will be required to pay the full room rate.

ATTENDEE's :
1: BIG"E" + Alfa Male Twin Room: Deposit paid
2: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
3. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
4. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
5. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. NL03Scooby + 1 : Twin Room : Deposit Paid

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

ANY MORE INTEREST.........NEW DEADLINE OF 31st MARCH

INFORMATION REGARDING FINAL CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS & CANCELLATIONS :

10th April : Cut off Date for Changes/Cancellations. No charge will be applied for cancellations. Additional rooms 'May' be available at request.
Note : I would like to bring forward this confirmation to end March to give me time to process the details.

10th April - 1st May : Cancellations will be subject to 50% charge for the room.

1st May : Cancellations after 1st May will be required to pay the full room rate.

ATTENDEE's :
1: BIG"E" + Alfa Male Twin Room: Deposit paid
2: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
3. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
4. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
5. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. NL03Scooby + 1 : Deposit Paid (Double or Twin ??)

Ah... How did I miss updating this? Twin room please! Thanks 😄

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Ah... How did I miss updating this? Twin room please! Thanks ��

Cheers

[BIG"E"]

7 weeks to go!!!!!


And SES are on their way to PETROL HEAD HEAVEN.

[Steve_PPP]

Got my euros sorted now and NS-2R's are on the car.

Still not booked the train

[Granby]

Where is best for travel insurance, used to get it with Santander as part of my account but now they have stopped that

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Granby

Where is best for travel insurance, used to get it with Santander as part of my account but now they have stopped that

I get mine from Saga....


You qualify now..

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Still not booked the train

The price has gone up to £126.

[Granby]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I get mine from Saga....


You qualify now..

[Steve_PPP]

I've never actually bothered about travel insurance?? Luggage can't get lost and health stuff is covered by EHIC card so not normally worried about it. I guess the most likely use is loss/theft of personal possessions? (camera/wallet etc?)

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

The price has gone up to £126.

Dammit. Good thing I've got 90 quid of Tesco vouchers to use then I guess!

[Scooby_Greg]

Steve - the key part is the repatriation in case you're too ill or injured to get home.

[Red Baron]

As Greg said, if you haven't got travel insurance and you trip down the front steps at the hotel and break a leg you can't get home, EHIC will only cover some things, it won't pay for months in hospital and subsequent repatriation and that can run into tens of thousands, I would think twice about a day trip without it. I've got annual multi trip for the family through work now, only costs £5 a month for Europe.

[Steve_PPP]

Cheers chaps, will look into it. Might even get it through my credit cards but will check.

Always had repatriation of the scoob covered, obviously only worry about the important things!

[scotty]

Mmmm another thing to sort out travel insurance .

[Scott.T]

Final Attendee's :

ATTENDEE's :
1: BIG"E" + Alfa Male Twin Room: Deposit paid
2: Granby : Single Room : Deposit Paid
3. Wagon_Si + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
4. Bolesroor + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
5. Scotty + 1 : Double Room : Deposit Paid
6. Steve & Claire : Double Room : Deposit Paid
7. NL03Scooby + 1 : Twin Room : Deposit Paid
8. Drakesnow + 1 : Twin Room : Sunday/Monday Only.

[Scooby_Greg]

Look forward to seeing you all there. I'm on track on Sunday if anyone is going along. Even better it's going to be glorious sunshine!!

[scotty]

See you all soon better have a fuel tanker behind me for the drive all the way down south

[Scott.T]

The following list details the Final Attendee's and room arrangements for this years trip.

After confirming final numbers the 'Outstanding Balance' was received from the Hotel and the below identifies, for everyone, their personal outstanding balance.

As mentioned previously we would like to pay this in advance, therefore upon arrival/departure all you have to worry about is paying for food and meals.
I expect you will only be eating in the Hotel, of an evening, on 1 or 2 nights (max), so just settle your food/drink bills as you would any other restaurant on the night.

'Lidl' is just 100 yards away and does Beer for under 1 Euro (a bottle) or 5-6 Euro for a 5 litre keg. So many of you are unlikely to be racking up a bar bill in the Hotel.

The total bill has been split evenly amongst all attendee's.

If you can send payment to payments@southeastscoobies.co.uk via www.paypal.com ensuring the payment method selected does not incur costs to SES (if this is the case the payment will be rejected/returned).


ATTENDEE's 22nd - 26th (4 Nights):

Twin Rooms :
BIG"E" + Alfa Male : Deposit paid, £200 Outstanding Balance To Pay
NL03Scooby + 1 : Deposit Paid, £200 Outstanding Balance To Pay

Single Rooms :
Granby : Deposit Paid, £100 Outstanding Balance To Pay

Double Rooms :
Wagon_Si + 1 : Deposit Paid, £200 Outstanding Balance To Pay
Scotty + 1 : Deposit Paid, £200 Outstanding Balance To Pay
Steve & Claire : Deposit Paid, £200 Outstanding Balance To Pay

ATTENDEE's 24th - 26th (2 Nights):

Twin Rooms :
Drakesnow + 1 : £125 Outstanding Balance To Pay

Please let me know when you have made payment and I will update the above list with confirmation.