Vulcan Grey Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thinking about taking a trip to England in May (25th-28+ ish). The plan is to go to Lotus and Classic team Lotus, take tours, drive cars.... The trip is organized by Richard Parramint and includes Lotus tour, drive on the new test track, tour design studio, Classic Team Lotus, etc... It includes the hotel from the 26th through the day of the 28th. His itinerary is to leave on the 28th (back to Heathrow), but I think i would like to stretch it out for at least a few more days. Somewhere between Norwich and London It would be cool to meet up with any LEFers in that region! Always like to talk cars, drink beers. Also, I'd be interested in exploring any options for couch surfing for a night or two? Then flying back on the Monday or Tuesday (May 30 or 31). Would be willing to trade wrenching on cars or dinner/beers with a freindly host! Or is there anything else I should see or do while in that area? Places to stay? places to avoid? Preferred modes of transportation? Any advice or help is welcome. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPx Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you're still around on the 28th make sure you can get to Castle Combe circuit for the annual Club Lotus day. Its a 4 hour drive from the Norwich area - but a great day out. Quote Loving Lionel and Eleanor......missing Charlie and Sonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest surferphil Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 You are bound to be able to get a lift to Castle Coombe and back to London. Quite a few of us go up there (if you are not completly fed up with cars that is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Travis, sounds ace. Cars/beers eh, that's my kind of language! You're welcome to stay with us, we've plenty of spare bedrooms so no couch required. We're in West Malling in the middle of Kent but England is tiny, you're not that far away. Perhaps we need a nice TLF BBQ and piss up in your honour*? *My birthday is the 24th, we've got 2 excuses to have a fun time now Quote 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...
Guest surferphil Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Are you going to CC Bibs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yup, TLF will have a large area set aside and I'm hoping to go out on track too Quote 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...
Guest surferphil Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yup, TLF will have a large area set aside and I'm hoping to go out on track too Will you be 'with Evora' then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Que? It's a Diablo mate, all the Kent gang have seen it already Quote 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...
Guest surferphil Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 My favorate Lambo! Do you have a thread link? I think Travis is going to have a nice holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Can you really see me in a Lambo? Quote 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...
Guest surferphil Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yes! As long as there is fire coming from the exhaust pipe I can see you in a Fiat 500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtpb13 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 only if you drive it up and down Reeves Ct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 great! Thanks Bibs! I told Richard to count me in for the trip. the castle combe track day sounds great too. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'll be here Travis. I'm only a mile or 2 from Lotus. Was going to suggest to Richard that I do my Kimbers tour of historical Norwich & surrounding area. Plus dinner. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Sounds like an excuse for a TLF thingy involving beer and stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 mmmmmm Beer and stuff.... You guys will have to try my favorite! Drink a carbomb while cooking food on the grill, and then by the time the food is ready, that will be the best thing you have ever eaten! I'm at your mercy, after the day at Lotus on the 27th, I'm up for anything! Trying to see if my friend William Taylor can get me on a tour of McLaren at Woking as well! Worth a try. Of course Lotus is my first love, but I would like to see the McLaren tech center. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Bibs, So the group activities in Norfolk are done on the 27th, I definitely would like to somehow get to the Castle Combe track day on the 28th. Richard's original plans were to drop us off at the airport on the morning of the 28th. I'm looking at flights now. Looks like I can either get a 7:30am flight out of Heathrow on Tuesday the 31st, and stay an extra day (maybe see more of London and the area). Or I could leave Monday the 30th at 7:45am. Any issues with either? How would I get to the airport from Kent? Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Book your flight whenever you like Travis, we'll get you to the airport somehow Quote 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...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Booked! I fly in on the 26th at 7:30am and Richard Parramint will pick us up and take us to Norfolk. I leave on Tues the 31st at 8:30am flying out of Heathrow. This will be cool. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifly Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Travis, Its a short walk from Bib's house, up the M20 to the M25 then your at Heathrow. I am sure Bib's will keep you up all night so you don't miss that 7-30am flight! Quote Heaven is where the police are British, the chefs Italian, the mechanics German, the lovers French and it is all organized by the Swiss. Hell is where the police are German, the chefs British, the mechanics French, the lovers Swiss and it is all organized by the Italians. You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 yeah, thanks Bob. Google maps says that walk would be 14hrs 30min... Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 M26 is quicker Bob! Great news Travis. Whaddya wanna do? Quote 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...
Guy Munday Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I understand the Lotus dealer in Norfolk is worth a visit, and the coffee's not bad either. Mr Parramint often includes it on his tour of "must see" Norfolk venues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 M26 is quicker Bob! Great news Travis. Whaddya wanna do? I am open to anything! I'm one of those people who is happy doing anything (legal that is). I will eat anything (except brains), drink anything. Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parramint Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 'Mr. Parramint'....I really like the sound of that Mr Munday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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