Champagne region September 6th-9th 2013

[deepdurks]

Dear all,
            Last years Brittany tour/holiday went down so well that Inga & I, during some drink fueled debate, agreed to organise a follow on weekend to the Champagne region at the same time this year.

So. Big question! Who is up for a long weekend involving the Eurostar, fine wines, fine food, great company and empty roads??..............Go on, you know you want to.
The sooner we have an idea of numbers the sooner we can sound out B&B's/Hotels/Mansions! Looking forward to your interest,  Mark (consistently the deepest Atom owner).

[dilemma67]

Put me down Mark,can't wait. 

[julian]

Hi Mark,

I have done this one before, it's a nice part of France and there is a champagne route. Reims is the biggest city in the area and just outside is what was the old race circuit. You can drive on a part of it as it is a public road. The pits and a stand remain which have been restored / being restored, a bit of a Mecca for racing fans.

I always enjoy a weekend away so providing nothing else is happening on the dates I would love to come.

Regards

Julian

[Steve Gibson]

Good plan, Mark. I'd be interested. We could seek out the best roads in the area, without doing any huge distances.

[FlyingTrotter]

We could be up for this if the timing works for us - we have done car and chateaux trips a few times and always been great weekends - bit easier in a 911 but I'm sure a trip with a few Atoms would be fun

[deepdurks]

Dear all,
            After what has been a very encouraging early response we have been able to pin down a weekend we military types can attend.
The rough outline at this point involves a Kent getaway, over or under yet to be determined, at noonish on Friday the 6th of September. After some fun and vino we shall endeavour to return early afternoon on Monday the 9th.
This way your breathalysers from last year will still be in date 
There are many details to work on but the dates are hopefully good for those that would like to sample schoolkid-free France.
Keep checking your diaries, this will be one not to miss.
Regards Mark

[benyeats]

Clare and I should be up for this one

[turbo911]

I like the sound of this too what kind of mileage is encountered through France

[deepdurks]

No routes calculated yet but last time was between 7-800 miles of French highways and byways. Toll roads will be avoided whenever possible to maximise the variety of driving and also avoid les rozzeurs.

[deepdurks]

Further homework has seen my guesstimate reduce to between 5-600

[turbo911]

kool, not that mileage was or is a problem but its 220 miles to dover for me so defo interested in doing this but would probably trailer the car to the kent area if i can find somewhere safe to keep it for a few days while were away !!! as the thought of over 400 miles on mway in the atom !!!

[Rob Evans]

Mark,

You've selected the only dates in September I'm free to do this. 
So, subject to getting visa approval from Mrs Evans, I'm up for this.

It will mean missing the Silverstone round of the Atom cup though.

Rob.

[toms]

I would love to do this - but i'll be at Silverstone for Atom Cup.  Have a great one though - I will get to one of these one day.....

[deepdurks]

Tom,
      Sorry about the dates, quite hamstrung i'm afraid. Me may meet up at the Welsh weekend wherever and whenever that is (man flu dependant of course).
Rob,
      Get that visa request submitted! would she not consider travelling as well?
Regards
          Mark

[kaygee]

Port side Admiral!!

Myself and the diesel taxi would love to come!!

Can you all try to keep up though

If George is going, I am not going behind him - so to speak!

Cheers Karl