Lotus Elan Central

by **Steve A** » Mon 29.04.2013, 01:48

I've also been looking at a Euro Provider
Premium
European
Cover
Duration
National Cover
Onward Journey
Home
Start
£25.50
5 Days
No Excess
AXA

Found this on Money super market but when I went to book this today it said my car's too old :shock:

Thought I had this sorted :roll:

by **Fredjohn** » Mon 29.04.2013, 06:12

Steve
The AA used to do 5 star travel ins but you had to pay a premium if your car was over 20. Don't know if its still available though :?:

I'm fortunate in that both my Lotus are on a single classic policy that includes Euro breakdown cover

John

by **daveiow** » Mon 29.04.2013, 10:16

Just a few tips
Calais to Ypres(Leper in Belgium ) about an hour
Try not to miss the service at the Menin Gate at 8 pm. Last Post etc very moving
Cars begin to assemble from 8 am in the square on the day- strongly advise to top up tanks Wednesday as you do not want to have to fill up during event as we did last year!
Coffee and croissant at registration but have breakfast in hotel/B&B first
Good lunch and breaks seem to be at different venues this time
The pace is " brisk " but not :burnout:

Lets all pray for good weather

See you all at Ariane or in the square for a drink Wednesday afternoon

David& Ness

daveiow :m100:

by **Steve A** » Mon 29.04.2013, 10:47

Just a few tips
Calais to Ypres(Leper in Belgium ) about an hour
Try not to miss the service at the Menin Gate at 8 pm. Last Post etc very moving
Cars begin to assemble from 8 am in the square on the day- strongly advise to top up tanks Wednesday as you do not want to have to fill up during event as we did last year!
Coffee and croissant at registration but have breakfast in hotel/B&B first
Good lunch and breaks seem to be at different venues this time

Thanks for the advise Dave, we will be going to Menin Gate on the Wednesday (as it's the only night we can).

I've got my European cover sorted (through my own insurance company, £25 single trip including recovery).

MOT on Wednesday :roll:

squeaky bum time (I know :bonk:

should have had this sorted :oops:

it's an easy one to over look)

by **ovi** » Mon 29.04.2013, 11:33

Ypres is ieper whit a i not Leper! :wink:

by **TrevorB** » Mon 29.04.2013, 15:46

daveiow wrote:Just a few tips
Calais to Ypres(Leper in Belgium ) about an hour
Try not to miss the service at the Menin Gate at 8 pm. Last Post etc very moving
Cars begin to assemble from 8 am in the square on the day- strongly advise to top up tanks Wednesday as you do not want to have to fill up during event as we did last year!
Coffee and croissant at registration but have breakfast in hotel/B&B first
Good lunch and breaks seem to be at different venues this time

Yes, thanks Dave we will also be going to the Menin Gate as we are in same B&B as Steve & Lesley probable be in convoy.
Have TomTom mapped to B&B already and everything else is coming together so should be ready to go come next week.

Weather not looking bad, lets hope it sticks. Looking forward to it.

Trevor & Lyn

by **paulsmithmk** » Tue 30.04.2013, 21:09

we also plan to be at Menin Gate Wednesday evening...

by **chris.t** » Wed 01.05.2013, 07:54

We'll be in Dunkirk at 1100hrs so should be at Ypres for lunch if anyone else is going to be there.

by **paulsmithmk** » Wed 01.05.2013, 16:12

Hi Chris - our Eurotunnel crossing is at 12:20, will probably stop for lunch then head in so mid afternoon allowing for hour lost as we cross!- will be good to see you again

by **TrevorB** » Wed 01.05.2013, 16:52

chris.t wrote:We'll be in Dunkirk at 1100hrs so should be at Ypres for lunch if anyone else is going to be there.

We get into Calais at 1100 so could be a good plan. What do you think Steve :?:

by **Fredjohn** » Wed 01.05.2013, 18:17

I'm on a 12.55 ferry from Dover, arrive Calais 15.30, Ypres about 16.30. So if you are still sitting outside a cafe, sorry bar, will see you then.

Failing that Menin Gate 8pm or somewhere for dinner??

:cheers:

John

by **daveiow** » Wed 01.05.2013, 21:14

Well we are on the 8am ferry to Potsmouth, a reasonably leisurely drive to the Tunnel for the mid- day slot (between 12-2 pm) Probbably get the 12-20 shuttle which gets you to Calais at 2pm allowing for the hour difference,an hour to Ypres,park at hotel then to the square for a Famous Belgium Beer or two about 4 ish :

I'm sure we will meet up either en- route or in Ypres

daveiow

by **daveiow** » Wed 01.05.2013, 21:14

Well we are on the 8am ferry to Potsmouth, a reasonably leisurely drive to the Tunnel for the mid- day slot (between 12-2 pm) Probbably get the 12-20 shuttle which gets you to Calais at 2pm allowing for the hour difference,an hour to Ypres,park at hotel then to the square for a Famous Belgium Beer or two about 4 ish :

I'm sure we will meet up either en- route or in Ypres

daveiow

by **paulsmithmk** » Wed 01.05.2013, 21:32

daveiow wrote:Well we are on the 8am ferry to Potsmouth, a reasonably leisurely drive to the Tunnel for the mid- day slot (between 12-2 pm) Probbably get the 12-20 shuttle which gets you to Calais at 2pm allowing for the hour difference,an hour to Ypres,park at hotel then to the square for a Famous Belgium Beer or two about 4 ish :

I'm sure we will meet up either en- route or in Ypres

daveiow

We are booked on the 12:20 - see you there!

by **ovi** » Wed 01.05.2013, 21:36

Which hotels do you sleep?
We come Wednesday evening with our camper(motorhome) and Elan so if we can meet we might already have a beer together! :cheers:

by **Fredjohn** » Wed 01.05.2013, 22:18

ovi wrote:Which hotels do you sleep?
We come Wednesday evening with our camper(motorhome) and Elan so if we can meet we might already have a beer together!

I'm at Ariane, but see earlier post of list of those going which shows who is where :bonk:

later

John

by **ovi** » Thu 02.05.2013, 10:22

Oke John!
We stay from Wednesday afternoon on the car park of the Castle Plaisance where the end of the ride and dinner is provided Thursday.
So not far to get in our bed afterwards! :wink: