matk Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Had a load of people say they'd like to come and see me in France. Occurred to me it might be fun to organise a proper hoon over. I was thinking maybe of trying to get people over on say a Thursday and return on say a Monday. What with long term holiday plans etc, thinking about Summer 2010 to give enough time to organise diaries. It would also be a good opportunity for the other French Esprit owners to join up in convoy with other Esprits, something that happens regularly in the UK but not in France. The way I see it is most people who travel to France in an Esprit do it for some form of motorsport occasion. My thoughts are to do it more for the social, cultural and sightseeing opportunities. i.e. travel in Esprits (and of course little loti if wanted) but touring locations, taking in views, drinking vin rouge and enjoying our own company and the local hospitality. That way it becomes a better experience for other halves etc who perhaps are not into the cars as much as we are. They could still come along and have a great time. What do you all think? Anybody interested? I'm not looking for any commitment at this time, but if noone pipes up, then fair enough, I'll drop it. But if enough people express an interest, I'll do some research and try to organise an example itinerary etc. Let me know? Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 1 & 2 - Bibs & Laura 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yes! But am hoping to come say hello before then anyhow. 3 & 4, Paul C 'n' Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsrowsell Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Mat, this sounds brilliant... 5&6 Felix&Denise Edited June 20, 2009 by fsrowsell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internets Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 As I said before Mat....Count me in 7. Chris 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backmarker Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Whilst I'm fairly certain I wouldn't be able to make it, it does sound a great idea especially the vin rouge part Wing Commander Dibble DFC<br /><br /> North Midlands Esprit Group<br /><br />NMEG "the formidable squadron"<br /><br /> "probably the most active Esprit group in the world" Andy Betts, Castle Combe May 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Freeman Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Dave and Megan 8 and 9 But we are looking to come over to France early July this year, we could meet up. Not sure if we will be in the Esprit or the Porsche, however would still like to meet up,we could do a visit or something, would be good to meet. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Fcuking YES......!!! Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosbon_be Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yes, just do it. Maybe I can only stay for one day, but I would like to meet al the other Esprit owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi Mat Sound really good Mat great id� ! but I'm not sure at the moment.. ( I can't talk/understand french..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbell9 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Yep - its a goer for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hi Mat Sound really good Mat great id� ! but I'm not sure at the moment.. ( I can't talk/understand french..) :D/quote] I'll take that as a yes then and start some initial planning. Dave/Paul, absolutely! Would love to see you over here. Best time at the moment are every other Thurs for the local market we have here. i.e Thur 2nd/16th/30th July etc. PM before when you have more idea about your plans. Mike Sekinger ain't far away too, and I can't speak for him, but he'd prob join in too? Yasuo, no probs with the French language! With 10 or so plus people I'm sure we'll cope very well in all situations. Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukka Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Interesting idea to join! French is not a problem, I think. Been earlier in Paris and everyone speak better english than I. Long distance can be a small problem, but it can be solved. Because I like driving. So, count Sissi & Jukka to gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Sounds good Matt. Sarah and I will be up for this Edited April 14, 2010 by USAndretti42 Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 ( I can't talk/understand french..) Just shout instead of talking and point a lot, works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Pointing is good.... Got me through several french holidays, the only thing you really need to know is how to order a beer, get practicing! Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybondi Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Yes, I am in... Ciao, JB '88 Excel SE - monaco white '99 Elise 111 - azure blue � '87 TurboEsprit - calypso red '02 BMW 325ci convertible - diamond black http://excelregister.lotusexcel.de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Getting better! Would be great if we can get even more of our European friends on to this. Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Just spotted this, awesome idea Mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill1607 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Went on a trip round France/Switzerland/Italy last year & had a great time. Meeting up with a load of others would make it even better. It's cheaper for me to get to France than England (though not by much). Sounds like a plan. Hooligan at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE Owner :-D Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yes! 2009 World Singstar Champion No I don't like the Europa, Evora or Exos. "Like a cockmonkey with 3 cocks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yep - very interesting. My workshop would be available if anyone had any running problems or needed to look into anything mechanical. Cheers, Mike S 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gospeedv8 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yes, this sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esp88 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ok Mat Nice to learn french ... I'm in (70%) at the moment and it depens on what date? (it will be nice before or after sommer hoilday season) Y.Hotta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 As far as dates go it's going to be a while before I can suggest something solid. I'm working on an example itinerary at the moment. Once that's done I'll have to check whether its doable in the right number of days, and pass it for you guys to check out. I'll also need to a thorough check of all the 2010 proposed events to make sure we don't clash with anything else. After that's done I'll also work on trying to get some cheap advance tunnel crossing fares and accomodation etc. That's the point where I'll need people to make a commitment. Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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