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I'm with Dakota, it would be nice to know a bit more two months out:-
Dates (25/26 Aug)/venue fixed or likely to vary, that kind of thing.
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yup, I third that.
Im hanging on these dates to plan a continental trip.
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Possibly a daft question but I can't find the daft answer -
Will talks / presentations be in English or Portugese or a mixture or something completely different ?
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Possibly a daft question but I can't find the daft answer -
Will talks / presentations be in English or Portugese or a mixture or something completely different ?
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Iv been wondering the very same thing
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Grant: Portugal, some information please.
Grant,
The Portugal meet is next month, yet there is still no registration or information available - but registration for events happening after Portugal are already open and being actively promoted.
May I on behalf of the myself and others ask the following questions again:
1. Is the meet definitely on?
2. What languages will the presentations be in?
3. What presentations are scheduled?
4. What are the GPS co-ordinates?
I am sure that you will appreciate that many travellers need to book ferry crossings, arrange their holiday, etc. and early answers to these questions will help them make their arrangements as soon as possible.
Incidently have any members already booked their crossing for the Portugal Meet?
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Possibly a daft question but I can't find the daft answer -
Will talks / presentations be in English or Portugese or a mixture or something completely different ?
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Originally Posted by Smokin' Lizard
Grant,
The Portugal meet is next month, yet there is still no registration or information available - but registration for events happening after Portugal are already open and being actively promoted.
May I on behalf of the myself and others ask the following questions again:
1. Is the meet definitely on?
2. What languages will the presentations be in?
3. What presentations are scheduled?
4. What are the GPS co-ordinates?
I am sure that you will appreciate that many travellers need to book ferry crossings, arrange their holiday, etc. and early answers to these questions will help them make their arrangements as soon as possible.
Incidently have any members already booked their crossing for the Portugal Meet?
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Sorry for the delays folks! I'm getting there, really...
YES the meeting is on!! WE will be there. Reg will open shortly. I'm working on the page now. The presentations are mixed - English and Portugese - there's translators available as needed.
soon, soon, really, I'm trying....
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Grant,
Thanks for the response. It is appreciated.
I guess we can all book time off work now
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Portugal
Anyone going from the UK via France then?
Also, what kind of numbers are likely to attend Portugal?
TIA
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Hi Nick,
I'm going down to the meet, thinking about getting the ferry or tunnel on the 18th Aug and traveling down through France Etc.
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Portugal
Hi Graham,
Heard of any others that might take that route? I've got 2 weeks of hols available. How long do you think it might take to get there? Not too slow but not at full pelt either?
I've been looking for something like this for a while and let's face it apart from today it looks like one way of getting some sun
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I'm going to Portugal. I'm probably going via Plymouth/Santander on the Wednesday ferry. Then coming back up to Zeebrugge for the Hull ferry on the Thursday after the rally.
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Anyone going from the UK via France then?
Also, what kind of numbers are likely to attend Portugal?
TIA
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cost
So,
Plymouth - Santander or
Cheap crossing to Calais and ride.
Which would be cheaper? Quicker? More fun?
Cost is the biggie but the other factors need thinking about too...
Cheers
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Santander route
mmm...the downside of the Santander route is that you have to take a ferry midweek...doesn't that make for bad use of holiday time?
One route or the other I'm very positive about attending. Can't say it's definite as yet for family reasons but I'm sure they can be sorted out. not sure what to expect but I need a break and this trip fits the bill. might pick up a few pointers for the South America thing I have in mind too.
Anyone been to one of these meets before?
Cheers
Nick
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