Also I believe a fire extinguisher for driving in France. Not sure if it's yet a legal requirement, but worth carrying anway. First aid kit if you stray into Germany.

High vis jacket must be carried inside the car, not in the boot.

Yea, it is a good idea to take one, should be OK, it's a legal requirement in France as there are so many Citroen's, Renaults, etc, lol we're in Italian cars' -

PS - I'm going to book the ferry (convoy guauranteed this way) and pay for all this in January. RE: the stomach juice - I'm hoping for a steady crossing with a calm sea ..... if not, keep AWAY from Patch on boat

Try some of those sea sickness tables Phil, unsure if they work as I don't normally suffer myself but worth it if it makes it a little more comfortable.

Oh and I promise not to eat a fried Full English breakfast in front of you

I must remember to make sure i have a road worthy trailer this time!

Check got a new one under cover out back, phew!! Don't fancy staying awake for 48 hours straight again then hitting the Jupiler at the hotel.

So....

What you are saying is Marco and myselfs plan of a couple cans of Red Bull is not going to cut the mustard?

Ha de bloody ha.....

Birds checking out price for the ferry, working in travel she might be able to get it cheaper, perhaps, maybe, with further discount for group booking, maybe, perhaps...

To confirm what's bee mentioned above (steep fine for not having them!) :

REFLECTIVE JACKETS & WARNING TRIANGLES IN FRANCE

The French Road Safety Department has confirmed that:

From 1st October 2008 all drivers in France, including drivers of vehicles registered outside of France, must have one warning triangle and one reflective jacket in their vehicle.

This regulation, which we understand does not apply to two and three wheeled vehicles, will be enforced with on-the-spot fines of between €90 and €135.

Starting to get complicated for my tiny, worn-out brain, and it seems as though the car's going to be full of flippin' safety gear!

As Pete said before.The reflective jacket needs to be in the car not the boot.2 are advisable.Dont forget the spare bulb set.
Its also a good idea to carry insurance documents,mot cert,Log book.
As my coupe is French registered i have to have these with me .

Days just booked off from work, Thursday afternoon, and Friday, god, I hope this a plan that comes together...

Would be quite fair IF that would immediately buy you a reflective jacket and triangle. Guess not then.

if anyone wants a hi-viz vest let me know - i have access to a fair amount...

we could do with a check list of stuff really so none of us gets caught out. maybe one or more of the experienced spa chaps/chapesses could consider doing one?

A check list is good idea Steve, I've contacted a walkie talkie company today to find out what price they can do some radios for so we can keep in contact, when I find out I'll be offering these up as a group buy, they'll come in handy for other meets and road trips

Hi Steve, I would love one please :D, Ill also be up for some breaker breaker 10 4 (is that text speek? please done beat me stan!)

Check List;

1. Car
2. Beer Tokens

Make sure you don't forget anything!

sorted....

oh yes on the redbull situation!!!

Ferry booked for me and dad.

What motorways are people going to use from the Midlands, M6 or M40?

M6, M1 for us

Three dutch members and at least one belgian member will welcome you guys at the harbour when arriving with the Ferry! We will join the convoy right there.

Just a pity i won't be able to join the convoy sounds like it'll be fun. I'm sure the van would keep up most of the time.

same for T and me - are we going to hook up somewhere if you're coming for a beer in london then - paul, joe?

1 Petep
2 Proccy - deposit paid
3 Kayjey - deposit paid
4 mattB - deposit paid
5 Magooagain.deposit paid
6 MattM - deposit paid
7 Julio (FR) - total paid
8 Sedicivalvole - deposit paid
9 CC Joe - deposit paid
10 yellafella - deposit paid
11 Barmybob - deposit paid
12 Porkypaul ( I will also pay soon)
13 Ced51 (FR) - total paid
14 Kenmath39 (FR) -total paid
15 Sleep_R (FR) - total paid
16 Marco20valveT -(paying deposit soon)
17 Taffy20vt - Deposit Paid
18 Patch234 - (Paying deposit soon)
19 Katre (FR) - (en attente de paiement)
20 Crazyf1 (FR) - (Paying deposit soon)
21 Sparco - deposit paid.
22 Limited-Edition(FR)
23 Antho (FR)
24 Silko (FR)
25 mp750 (FR) - Total paid
26 regist20 (FR) Deposit paid
27 T20-Plus (FR)
28 david02 ( FR ) Deposit paid
29 nono02 ( FR ) Deposit paid
30 lot20 ( FR ) Deposit paid
31 Samsite999 and Emma, deposit to be paid on monday
32 Flea - deposit paid
33 Shinyshoes (Deposit paid)
34 nost20gt28 - Total Paid
35 MattM's Dad - Deposit Paid
36 Pascal20VT ( FR )
37 Porkypauls dad - pay soon.
38 MCMike - deposit paid
39 Insy - Deposit paid.
40

I think me and lashes will be going M1 also but may stop to meet you all in London!

Where are you staying Steve as I might be in Orpington the night before, we could have a mini meet at the Ace cafe

Joe there's a few of us staying at some pub/hotel matt knows in north london i believe, near to where matt and mcmike will be staying - but i'm up for any meets for sure....see wat the others say (apart from T who's tagging along like it or not )

Me, bird and lah-di-dah friend happy to meet anywhere on the M1, straight down for us. Any services are good, £10 burger and a meet up to drive down :-)

Hopefully getting some stuff back about ferry today...

Is it just me or is this going to feel like one of those Top Gear challenges? Hee, hee :-)

Pete, I'm also busy working out how best to pay the deposit, would this Saturday be OK or am I a bit late already?