IMM2013 - Mugello, Italy 17-20 May 2013

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Shur it wouldnt be much of an IMM if he didn't lose something

[Billy]

At least this time when Joe lost something, he didn't pick up anything else!

[Billy]

Plenty of talk about this at last Sunday's Charleville Show. Seems there should be a few Minis travelling from Munster to Italy.

[Tony Cooney]

It is now possible to register for IMM2013 on their website:
www.imm2013.eu

You can pay the €60 fee by credit card too.

Alternatively, you can register in full but not pay until 28th February.
This may be an option for those still considering going but need more time to confirm their commitment.

[woody]

You were always commited Tony, just didn't mean you always got there
Must be time you drove to a continental IMM.

[Tony Cooney]

Ah yes Ro, after Hungary the seal is now broken on international IMM's for me!
I'll be driving a 'real' Mini to Italy next year

[zakgt]

Tony,

I saw you drive through the gates into hungery imm, ok only because Aidan was forced to drink with Joe at the back of the bus and Killian reckon he better remember at least arriving.

But technical you drove. The next big question, and you do not know the answer, is on the Monday after the Imm, do you want to start driving home or the airport.


Adrian.

[Billy]

Mandatory breathalysers in France.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0701/france ... -laws.html

[The Marcos Graveyard]

How will having a kit in the car save lives ??

[minis24se7en]

Did you not ever watch "Knightrider"?? .......... Kit saved loads of lives

[Billy]

And of course you'll have to carry a spare one in case you are asked to blow into one of them.

[Tony Cooney]

Got some devastating news this morning............ my exams next year will from 7th-18th May so I'm gutted that I won't now be able to make it to IMM2013
Depressed.com

[Billy]

Tony, can't you fly in on the 18th and we'll collect you from the airport?

Don't give up on it yet.

[Tony Cooney]

Now that the disappointment has passed, I'll have to look at the other options.
Yeah, I'll fly in & Darran even suggested sharing the trip home in a car with someone so I'll salvage some of it hopefully

[Billy]

Now that's the spirit! Driving back will take at least 2 days which means there'll be an extra couple of night's socialising than there would be if you flew home.

[joeyfinneran]

Realy thinking of driving to this (no sure what mini yet )
And im just thinking here how many days should i be leaving before the 16th ?
I know it says 25 hours but i wont be driving 25hours straight lol
Thats just the first roote that came up so im wonding by going a different roote to dodge most of the tolls

[The Marcos Graveyard]

You need to figure which boats you will be taking and what days they sail on. You'll get a daily service from Ireland-UK-France but Ireland-France is only 3 days a week.

Once on the continent you are looking at a good 2 days driving if not 3. So you have to take into account overnighting somewhere unless you plan on staying in L'hôtel de la petite voiture.

Avoiding Motorway tolls will cost you in longer journey/more fuel/lots more time.

[keith]

I'm interested in a slow trip,possably 2 weeks. apparently we HAVE to go shopping in Rome

:):):)

in other news, the weather looks dry here:



https://maps.google.ie/maps?saddr=Cherb ... rv&t=p&z=6

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Much more interesting

https://maps.google.ie/maps?saddr=Cherb ... rv&t=p&z=6

[Billy]

Irish Ferries have announced their 2013 sailings. Here's one option to get to France for €376 for 2 adults:

Outward Journey
Rosslare - Cherbourg Departs: Sun 12-May-13, 15:30 Arrives: Mon 13-May-13, 11:00
Vessel: Oscar Wilde1 x Car, MPV, 4x4 (up to 1.90m high) 2 x Adult€ 129.00 Sailing Price € 59.001 x Accommodation 1 x 2 Star 2 Bed - no window
€ 188.00Outward Price

Return Journey
Roscoff - Rosslare Departs: Thu 23-May-13, 18:30 Arrives: Fri 24-May-13, 11:00 Vessel: Oscar Wilde1 x Car, MPV, 4x4 (up to 1.90m high) 2 x Adult€ 129.00Sailing Price € 59.001 x Accommodation 1 x 2 Star 2 Bed - no window
€ 188.00Return Price
€ 0.00
Discounts
Handling Fee
SMS Confirmation

€ 376.00Total Includes all Taxes and Port charges

[Billy]

The same trip using Tesco vouchers works out at €416-worth of vouchers.

[keith]

If you buy now can you change car details & driver later?

[Billy]

If you buy now can you change car details & driver later?

There's no problem that way with ferries.

Just checked CelticLink who Tony had suggested in an earlier post. They work out at €348 return. All prices include cabins which are compulsary.

Time to start putting aside the shillings.

Billy

[The Marcos Graveyard]

IMM 2013 website is now up and running.

http://www.imm2013.eu

[Billy]

960 miles dodging French tolls. It's 3 days of driving if you want to get them by Thursday afternoon. Looks like the Sunday sailing for me through Cherbourg on the way out.