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See you there Thanassis 
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Looks great, now we can make plans in detail.:))
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Wonderful.... Count me in!
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This WAS going to be the year I finally went, too bad it wasn't confirmed sooner though.
I needed to organise things before now so I've made other plans.
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 Im in  Hope someone brings a hammer so i can get my tent pegs into that rock  Nick
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Holly and I will be there. already been making plans. Just need to know what everyone is doing with ferries?
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Yep we need to know as soon as, what time/Date and from where, Ancona or Venice??
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Well I'm in favor of going from Venice - but would mean sailing already on Wednesday mid-afternoon getting there Thursday afternoon:
Departure Arrival Vessel Company
1. VENICE-IGOUMENITSA 27-07-2011, 14:00 28-07-2011 , 11:55 EUROPA PALACE MINOAN LINES
2. IGOUMENITSA-VENICE 02-08-2011, 09:00 03-08-2011 , 08:00 EUROPA PALACE MINOAN LINES
Or on Thursday mid-afternoon from Ancona - getting there Friday morning:
Departure Arrival Vessel Company
1. ANCONA-IGOUMENITSA 28-07-2011, 15:30 29-07-2011 , 08:00 CRUISE OLYMPIA MINOAN LINES
2. IGOUMENITSA-ANCONA 02-08-2011, 23:59 03-08-2011 , 14:30 CRUISE OLYMPIA MINOAN LINES
What I do know from lots of experience (once every year), is that we - the family & I - have always gone from Ancona with the car and know that if you book outbound & return with the same company you get a small reduction.
It always meant SETTING OFF from Zurzach, Switzerland at 05:00 AM ! !
Includes two stops: One at Swiss Italy boarder (refuel as it's cheaper), one south of Bologna and then Ancona.
All motor ways....
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i just found this link on discounted ferrys but it runs out soon.... web page oh what to do..  Dave
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well im definatley in for greece.. just booked the ferry, details as follows.... ive booked through Direct Ferrys on the minoan line.. Depart Ancona 15.30 on thursday 28th july Arrive igoumenitsa 08.00 on friday 29th july. Return Depart Igoumenitsa 23.59 on tuesday 2nd august Arrive Ancona 14.30 on wednesday 3rd august.. i had a lot of trouble with trying to book a cabin so did andy so decided on a reserved seat.. Andy shaun and i and proberbly nick have also decided to stay an extra day and come back on the tuesday to make more of a holiday with it.. Cheers Dave.. counting the days.. oh yes and booked eurotunnel 0650 crossing on monday 25th july... return...........................who knows glad someome spotted my mistake... 
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I'm booked and ready to go Dave....At least from Italy to Greece...Now got to book my way out of the UK
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oh yes and booked eurotunnel 0650 crossing on monday 22nd august... return...........................who knows
Exactly, "who knows" seeing as you appear to be bending time by travelling to Greece 28/29 July but using the Channel Tunnel to get to mainland Europe a month later 
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Thats me booked now as well Nick
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Well plans have been changed this end. I have booked the Channel tunnel crossing and the Ancona to Igoumenitsa ferry with yous guys - who knows, all our cabins might be close enough together to have a party, eh? I'm not sure of the layout on those first class cabins  If'n it goes pear-shaped, all I lose is the tunnel and ferry fares. It's easier than trying to get on later I guess.
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Nice one Ady Nick
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Well plans have been changed this end.
Good shot that man!!
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who knows, all our cabins might be close enough together to have a party, eh?
I'm not sure of the layout on those first class cabins
Cabins? Cabins? You come on here late, flouting your money, when us poor people have to make do with a seat!! ( and to make it worse you have a 1st Class cabin!!) Got any spare room?? 
Good to have you on board ( at least for now) - now can you have Wendy make you up a document wallet on some cord so you don't forget them again.
PS - I hope the America is the chosen bike??
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who knows, all our cabins might be close enough together to have a party, eh?
I'm not sure of the layout on those first class cabins
Cabins? Cabins? You come on here late, flouting your money, when us poor people have to make do with a seat!! ( and to make it worse you have a 1st Class cabin!!) Got any spare room??
I thought we were ALL having our own 4 berth first class cabins!
You know, for the extra bit o' room for our stuff!
You're gonna tell me next that all you've done is reserve a seat ....
Wait ... why is no one else laughing
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... now can you have Wendy make you up a document wallet on some cord so you don't forget them again.
 Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!
I was wondering who was going to be first to come in with that one 
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PS - I hope the America is the chosen bike??
Don't hold your breath!
Then again, the amount of time the R3 has been at the dealers, who knows WHAT I'll be riding.
I was chatting to Jan about BMWs ....
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now can you have Wendy make you up a document wallet on some cord so you don't forget them again.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!
I was wondering who was going to be first to come in with that one
Hey, so I'm predictable!!
And talking of Wendy, is she going to make alternate plans to join us?
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Her coeliac and ulcerative colitis is making her life a misery at the minute and even if she flew down to meet us, she would struggle with food. Like she just said, "it's not like it's a day out and I could pack my own sandwiches". I note with interest that the kids will be with their dad for a week during the trip too. Get the impression she wants a week or so peace and quiet?
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Andy and i have decided that to prolong our trip we are going to do the Triumph Malheur treffen near Aalst in belgium on the 5-7th august.. price is 55 euros for british bikes and that inclueds t shirt, pin, all meals and a trip to a brewery.. accordingly we have booked the return tunnel crossing for sunday 7th august, 11.50 crossing.. we will book after the ride of respect in april... anyone else fancy it.. Malheur Treffen web pageCheers Dave
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Two rallies in one trip eh? Sounds like a plan - I was aiming to get back to England either Saturday or Sunday after having a leisurely ride up from Italy,so I guess we will have to take a fast trip back!! And they include all meals - that could cost them if both Ade & I go!!!
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And they include all meals - that could cost them if both Ade & I go!!!
Firstly, what size t shirts they got?
Secondly, if they include ale we could friggin' bankrupt 'em! 
Camping!?!? So I gotta lug my bleedin' tent now too? Sheesh 
Like the idea though, should be good
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ade, they go up to XXXL... thats tent size for me , we take tents anyway mate, although i only used mine once last year..lol
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XXXL  Good one Wait, you're serious?! Oh well, at least the food is free I assume you're paying on the gate? I'll decide nearer the time if'n I'll be going. It would be daft not to as I'll be there but I'll see how work is. If I'm busy I might have to get back. You were the last person to use my tent when y'all came over for the bbq! I'd better check it out in plenty of time it's been two years since it was used.
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ok mate, we will proberbly pre book but im sure you can pay on the gate, wont do anything until april at the earliest anyway.
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Right, im coming to belgium as well now Im gonna go and pack.....sh€t my bikes in a thousend pieces Nick
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Right, im coming to belgium as well now
Im gonna go and pack.....sh€t my bikes in a thousend pieces
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Nice one nick... its going to be a crackin couple of weeks.. best get that bike of yours back together
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Just to let you know I'll be going up to the Meteora area to check out accommodation possibilities and ride routes (although I already have those more or less planned out in my head).
I'll update you all next week.
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I went up to Meteora the previous weekend to last, have checked out accommodation options, ride routes and manjare (eating) venues.
Were looking very good, I am actually quite excited.
We have a couple of options for campers I would like to consider a little while longer (not under any particular pressure as is pretty much low season in this specific area).
Will revert soon with details.
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Nice one Bedouin, looking forward to this Nick
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just to say that those travelling from greece to the malheur treffen in belgium on the way back.. i was looking to pre book a ticket today but barclays bank (robbers) wanted £15 for an intermational bank transfer... so they were told where to go.. Anyway i emailed peter in belgium and he said we can pay on the gate, same terms as pre book.. but he needs you to send him your booking in forms and if you put travelling with hedgehog on the bottom it would make it easier for him to identify whos coming with me.... Thanks Dave
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Where are the booking forms chap?
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ive sent you the link mate.. Dave
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Sorted.
Have sent it off to him.
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Dave, do you have to print it out to fill in or am i a bit stupid?
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OK, first, I don't think I can top those monasteries, even with some of the gorgeous scenery we have here in Colorado! Second, I seriously need to find an excuse to get myself to the general vicinity of Greece! Excellent photos Thanassis!
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.... I seriously need to find an excuse to get myself to the general vicinity of Greece!
And meeting us ISN'T? 
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Nick, printing it out then filling it in scanning it again and e mailing it to peter was. The only way I could think of doing it.. He seemed happy with that.
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