Isle of wight trip out.

[Moleman]

Since we have a new member from the Isle of wight I joked to Garry H that we could all pile down there in convoy, spend the day driving around the island & crash at Garry's house, then spend the day there & drive back in convoy.

To my surprise this seems to be quite popular with some of you guys   Though don't think Gary really would like us to crash there.   

So as a heads up I was thinking this might cool thing to do over the summer. 
so would like to know If anyone really would be interested in doing something like this?

So if you think this will be something you would like to do can you let me know if you would be interested? what month is good for you? What sort of accommodation you would preffer?

For example = I'm interested, Any weekend from June to end of september. Don't mind what type of accommodation but not camping as the girlfriend don't do camping. 

Depending on what response I get then we can start the process of narrowing down dates, accommodation etc.
I know this ain't gonna be easy to please everyone but I will try to do something that will be to everyone's liking,What sort of thing you think would be good to do there? budget & tastes if this is possible? 

[Grin-a-lot]

I'm interested and happy with camping and/or pubs for food etc!

I'm easily pleased so happy to go with the flow as well though

I work down near the Portsmouth ferry so any weekend should suit me with just a couple of exceptions in Aug.

['The Gaffer']

I like the idea and am pretty flexible on times.

I don't think we should be scaring our new member though and keep ourselves to ourselves

[Daley Down Under]

Make sure you all come back - wouldn't want us ending up with IOWKCC 

[paintman]

I'm game but don't do camping.....probably b+b.

June through to August is free but we need a settled spell which might be tricky in England.

I'll see the rest of  "the Somerset Chapter", they will probably go.

   Tony

[garry h]

hi guys and girls this new member on the Isle Of  Wight seems to be a very nice bloke indeed

[fullpint]

I'm sending the wife off to the States on the 6th June till the 16th so I may be up for an early morning trip down to the ferry and meet up with you guys. Got to get back before dark tho so would need to leave by 5pm 

[paintman]

hi guys and girls this new member on the Isle Of  Wight seems to be a very nice bloke indeed

Can I have the front bedroom please!

[foggy]

That sounds like fun to me  I'm interested

[YellaBelly]

We'd be up for it assuming I'm here. Be nice to see the IOW again after so many years. We'd be B&B though as jan can't handle camping on medical grounds

[Sumov8]

I am all for going over, may be we could line it up with an event over there at the same time,
B & B would work as the average age is creeping up!!

Time / date not an issue

[Moleman]

Well it's looking like we will be looking for a B&B with a secure carpark then. 
There seem to be alot of B&B's in Sandown, Shanklin & ventnor. I don't know much about the Island but all three places look ok.
What sort of price are people wanting to pay? You can pay from £30-£130 on average. I have done afew searches for ferry prices, I can't seem to get the southampton to cowes prise but the others seem to be about £64 return for two people in a car in July.
I was wondering if anyone who's been there could recomend some B&B's that they know are ok or even good secure car parking?
Alot of the sites I've looked at so far just say ample parking but not how well it's secure?
Surggestions are most welcome.   

[paintman]

Last time i went there, the hotel arranged the crossing at a vastly reduced rate.   

In fact the 3-day break was so cheap i don't know how they did it for the money.

The locals must get concessions with the Ferry Company for tourism......maybe if we all use the same accommodation we can get a deal between us.

      Tony

[Moleman]

I'm hoping to get us all in the same accomodation to make it easier to book. That's a good idea to see if they can book the ferry for us.

[Grin-a-lot]

The Caterham lot on Blatchat are doing 2 nights accom, all food and ferrys for £146pp at The Shanklin Hotel.

They've got greater numbers on their side but might be a good starting point.

[Moleman]

That is a good idea. I will give them a call tomorrow. What do people think off a 2 night stay instead of one?
We could drive down friday afternoon, do some site seeing on the sat then drive back on the sunday?
Or stick to drive down early sat morn, spend the afternoon site seeing then sun morn somemore site seeing then drive back sunday evening?
Don't mind which? I will see what price the hotel gives us for the 2 options.
In the meantime can anyone who is interestd let me know which option they would rather do?
Thanks. 

So far we have 7 - 8 maybe cars so i will see what they quote me for 7 double rooms in July. Just as a rough guild to cost.

[Sumov8]

Im all for the Friday return on Sunday

[garry h]

Hi guys and girls this iow trip seems to be picking up speed. If we can find out numbers,dates etc I can look at finding accomodation to see if I can get a good deal. I might be able to get local paper interested,bit of publicity for the club maybe.
Let me know what you think.

Thanks   

['The Gaffer']

Hi guys and girls this iow trip seems to be picking up speed. If we can find out numbers,dates etc I can look at finding accomodation to see if I can get a good deal. I might be able to get local paper interested,bit of publicity for the club maybe.
Let me know what you think.

Thanks   

Nice one

[Moleman]

Hi Garry.
Anything you can do will be a great help. I'm just sounding out numbers & costs at the mo as until then we won't get any firm commitments.
I don't know what part the island you are from but I was going to be asking you your imput on the short list of hotels/B&B's when we got that far as to your local knowledge about if they are ok & what the parking situation would be for 8 or so kitcars?

Though I will stress it ain't a problem if you can't answer any of my questions as I relies you don't need to book hotels there as a rule & we are not normally in the habit of getting new members to do some research for us after just joining. 
Feel free to make any inquiries on our behalf  as any help & surggestions from everyone will be really gratefully received.   

Ps don't feel like you have to mind. 
As I may end up asking you futher questions & advice from you due to your local knowledge about Best time of year to book this? Good places to visit & runs around the island while there?
Though a photo shoot of the cars parked in front of Osborne House might be kind of cool for the club. 
Many thanks colin.

[Grin-a-lot]

I do the trip from Bristol to Portsmouth every week so I don't mind mapping out a slightly more scenic route rather than just hurtle down the M4.

[paintman]

Friday seems good.....might as well make a weekend of it.

[Moleman]

Thats sound good to me Grin-alot.

Ok I have spoken to the Shanklin Hotel & they will offer us £146per person for 2 nights night B&B & dinner, including ferry return tickets.
That was for 8 cars  with 8 double rooms. I said each car had 2 people & wanted a double room per car. This is only a estimate so if you don't need a double room it will still be ok & may be cheaper or if you do & only one person will be in the double room then you only pay £146 for your room.

This is for the two nights (fri & sat) If some guys just want to do the one night then we can book the sat for them so we can still be in the same Hotel.

I have asked for any of the 1st 3 weekends in july before the schools breakup & they said all these are ok at the moment but after that it is quite full.
All this is subject to If Garry can get a better deal with his local knowledge. 

What do you think then guys?
Can everyone who is interested let me know very soon (Even anyone who hasn't replied but may consider going) as our choise of dates might end up getting smaller

1= is the price ok or would you rather somewhere else & not pay that much for 2nights?
2=is july ok if not what is best for you?
3= is 2nights ok or would you rather meet up with us on the saturday?

All we would have to pay once we have desided is £50 deposit per room.

Please give me your honest thoughts on this & your answers to my questions, & choise of dates.
I won't be offended if there is anything your not happy with as I can't change it if I don't know.

['The Gaffer']

1.Good work on getting some pricing Colin but no harm shopping around for a couple of quotes.
2 July should be good.
3. One night for me and Speedy J.

[Moleman]

OPPS!! IT'S £146 PER PERSON FOR THE 2 NIGHTS.  (INCLUDED BREAKFAST & DINNER & FERRY TICKETS) SORRY. 

(i have now edited the original post above)

['The Gaffer']

Thats pretty good value.

[malcolm c]

Due to heath reasons I cannot commit to any trips in advance this year,but would like to be kept in the loop with regards to this event.
As if am well enough,might see if I can book last minute

Malcolm

[Almondsburyhills]

Unable to make july no free weekends     look forward to some sunny sunday run outs this year 

[fullpint]

Due to my woof I wont be able to stay a nite but I will come over early Saturday, meet up with who ever and then get the 5pm ferry back to Leaminton.
My son can look after the dog in the day time but cant trust him for an all niite good

[foggy]

Yeah count me ,I can do both nights , it will just be me,price seems very reasonable.

[Sumov8]

Put me down for both nights, just trying to convince the wife to join me

[paintman]

Don't know yet if we're staying 1 or 2 nights, (wifes not keen on "car talk" for 2 nights!"..........shall have to try to persuade her. ::

Think Dixie and his wife are also very interested.

[Grin-a-lot]

I should be good for July, the cost suits me (I assume that includes good weather) and I'm not sure if I want to bring the wife or not!

Hopefully i'll have a 5 speed box fitted in time for this so I can look forward to slightly improved fuel economy, less noise and a bit more comfort!

[Moleman]

I will be taking the girlfriend, so I will be talking about other stuff over the weekend other than cars.     
The weather better be good or I'm gonna be getting that "I'm not impressed look all weekend!" 
I will just send her off to a spare or something for the saturday while we are going around the Island. 

[Grin-a-lot]

I hadn't thought about sending her off for the day on Saturday!  I know she's not keen on being a passenger all weekend but that might be a good compromise!

['The Gaffer']

Ok lets see who we have so far with maybe +1's.

1.  Moleman +1
2.  The Gaffer +1
3.  Grin a lot +1
4.  Paintman +1
5.  Fullpint
6.  Foggy
7.  Yellabelly +1
8.  Sumo V8 +1
9. ?

[Bulldog Bri]

Looks like its gonna be a great trip. Shame we can't join in as we're off to France with the cars (fingers crossed) in July

Make sure you all post loads of pics from the run. 

[paintman]

Put us down for the Saturday night only......"as long as it doesn't rain!"  Lol.....

[Dixie]

I am up for the Saturday and back Sunday.

Hope it's dry.

Mark

[garry h]

Hi guys & girls,   Sorry i havent been on here last few days. Things going on etc. Looks like its gaining momentum.  As you know my kit cars not together and wont have the time to do it before you are over so I have invested in another one! Just got it today, a Ford Spartan in burgundy & cream. Needs a quite alot of  work to get her up to scratch but at least me and my other half will be able to join the convoy! We are looking forward to you all coming over and seeing all your cars too!  Still looking into accomodation for you and will let you know best prices I can get. Will also try to book good weather for the weekend lol
Cheers Garry.