Back in Germany

[MikkiJayne]

Lol Ray

I'm much the same when someone new sees the S8 - first the compliment, then 'how big is the engine' then always 'I bet that doesn't do much to the gallon?'

Really? Just look at it! I literally don't care how much fuel it uses

[Norretal]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

Lol Ray

I'm much the same when someone new sees the S8 - first the compliment, then 'how big is the engine' then always 'I bet that doesn't do much to the gallon?'

Really? Just look at it! I literally don't care how much fuel it uses

I get that sort of response too MJ, always makes me laugh, conversation usually along the lines of:

"What's that then, a 3 litre?"

"No, it's a 5.2 litre V10"

"Oh, I bet that's thirsty??"

"How very insightful of you, can't say I've noticed"

Sounds like an amazing trip Ray, I always enjoy your ventures, I hope I'm half as active if I ever get near your age. Gillsland Hall Hotel is about an hour from me, that's a lovely area of the North East. I look forward to updates on that trip too, wasn't this the one where you were smothered in young ladies last year?

[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by Norretal

I get that sort of response too MJ, always makes me laugh, conversation usually along the lines of:

"What's that then, a 3 litre?"

"No, it's a 5.2 litre V10"

"Oh, I bet that's thirsty??"

"How very insightful of you, can't say I've noticed"

Sounds like an amazing trip Ray, I always enjoy your ventures, I hope I'm half as active if I ever get near your age. Gillsland Hall Hotel is about an hour from me, that's a lovely area of the North East. I look forward to updates on that trip too, wasn't this the one where you were smothered in young ladies last year?

"what's it like on petrol?"

It loves it!

[Norretal]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

"what's it like on petrol?"

It loves it!

Pretty much sums it up mate

[ainarssems]

They are just jealous and try to find a negative and and excuse why they have not got one.

[tc4332]

I arrived home in Wigan at 20:00 last night, Thursday 10/10/2019. Needless to say, I was knacked. Had to unpack and repack for today's trip.

I was held up on the M25 and M42 but considering the time of day, nothing unusual. All in all a very good trip. Managed three full days with my "Nephew" and his group. I knew that they all knew me and who Gwen and I were, but have only realised during this trip how much they like me. Not only the players but the rigging team, English truck driver and technical guys as well. Even the German Chef and coach driver were all over me. The agency rep produced an all areas special pass for me and they fed and watered me. Felt like a man of substance.
So you Queen fans; Google "onenightofqueen", and Gary Mullen and The Works will appear. Look up the gig dates and get your tickets. If anyone does attend a gig, let me know before hand so that I can try and organise to see you there. If I'm there and you are lucky I might be able to organise a back stage meet, no promise but a possibility.


Back to today, 10 passengers only so left the large coaches at the garage and I'm using a 17 seater mini. Quite nice, certainly not what you would think. Problem was that I had to collect each of them and on Sunday's return I'll have take them home. Warrington, St Helens, Billinge, Wigan and Darwen. Think I know my way around Lancashire now!!!!!!
Nice area here and the staff know me now and have given me a better than average room, in fact a double with a view.


Petrol costs in Europe. I'll dig up some of the receipts and post them later next week. I'll also post a few photos taken in Germany. I'm a bit busy the rest of this month with various commitments. I do not recommend retirement.

[tc4332]

Here we go again.
No peace for the wicked.
You all know about the North West Mini Meet that turned out to be a surprise early Birthday Party for me. I thank you all for that and the lovely good wishes.
It has been a week and a half since then, I've lost track of a lot of it.
What day is it now?
Day after the mini meet I received a message out of the blue from a German Police Lady with information about a German lady I went out with back in the 60's. The Police Lady is in Portishead on a course with Avon & Somerset Police so Thursday I'm driving there to have a day with her. I'll let you all know more details when everything is finalised. We are planning, already booked and paid for, another trip into Germany. 18th December 06:20 Chunnel and drive to Luneburg. 21st Drive to Maastricht in Holland for a candle light vigil. 22nd 18:20 chunnel home.
Today we are driving to London, overnight in the Premier Hangar Lane, tomorrow Marlborough House and the Cenotaph, driving home in the evening.
19th November I'm driving to Blyth for a funeral.
This means that if anyone sees a gold flash it will have been me.

[tc4332]

Car insurance due next month, day before Gwen's birthday, what a bummer.
These insurance companies have us over a barrel and currently the energy companies are joining inI finally went with Direct Line at over 1K then swapped to Hastings because last year at 1K5 they were the cheapest. Today I have just joined Tesco at just 1K and a bit.
So I've saved a whole 5K and I'm a year older.
Big thing is their on line procedure is bloody easy.
5th October planning on flying to Paris to see Gary at the Palais de Sports.
6th October train to Luneburg for a week or so, which will include daughter Christine taking me for a ride on the Brockenbahn.

Can't afford to take the car. Using an easyJet voucher from early covid days, train from Paris will be about £50.

[tonupkid]

Sounds like a great trip Ray. Have fun with your family and enjoy yourself, even if you re flying

[sarg]

We're off on our annual roadtrip this weekend

Laon, northern France - stopover
Baden-Baden, GER - couple of nights in the Black Forest
Karlovy Vary, CZ - spa break at Grandhotel Pupp
Mlýn Davídkov, CZ - for my brother's wedding
Lhota, CZ - for the after-wedding party(ies)
Essen, GER - stopover

and back home

Partly funded on hotel loyalty schemes