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poomoocow - Mar 24, 2008 - 04:31 PM
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Looking to go away between 16th-28th April. (19th-26th is Sat-Sat that most resorts will do tho).

Female 25 y/o with annoying skiing friends who can't organise themselves - so willing to hook up with random snowboarders instead.

Obviously if people are going those dates already and are short of people that's easier. However - few bits n bobs found already:

Loads of self catered chalets on Ebay - France, Austria etc. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140217071832&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=004

Also there's Pas De La Casa for £288 for B&B for the week -
http://www.icelolly.com/view.php?sdate=1208390400&edate=1208736000&sdur=7&edur=7&htype=3&btype=0&dest=&lstype=1&from1=LPL&from2=MAN&from3=LBA&sdest=DCosta+Brava&sbtype=BB&flex=2&sap=GRO

Dragon Lodge (found on SCUK discount hol page) would only be £199 pp for week - cheper if we got more people 'on board', lol! Sorry bad joke - http://dragonlodge.com/Prices.html

TTFN, Moi.
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Been doing some more researching since - flights to Geneva from Lpool for those dates would be less than £50! (With snowboard baggage an extra £40 or so & in total with taxes about £90ish).

DELUXE accommodation inc. cooked breakfast & 3 course eve dinner at Cold Fusion Chalet (Chamonix) : 20th April - 27th April = £425/£450 http://www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk/prices/individualprices.asp

Lift pass = (Recommended Ski passes week long breaks): 6 days=£142 or 7 days=£161

Anyone in or fancy offering me a better alternative? Very tempted to book soon as don't know how long those flights will be available for! Razz

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poomoocow - Mar 24, 2008 - 04:48 PM
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^^^

northernboarder - Mar 24, 2008 - 09:54 PM
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Hmmm .. me and a mate are hoping to do a long weekend the last one in april (go thurs early am, come back late mon ish) ...
Tignes is ideal, dragon lodge looks good ... can't do a whole week tho

poomoocow - Mar 24, 2008 - 11:49 PM
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Hey Austin,

Is that 'cos of time off work or finances? If it's the finances then by time you've paid for flights, a few extra nights at the dragon lodge wouldn't set you back much.

Long weekend would be an option tho...still holding out for a week if that's cool/if I can persuade you? Wink

northernboarder - Mar 25, 2008 - 09:27 AM
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Hey M,

More of a time off work thing sadly, long weekends use up only 3 days hol and still get 4.5 days boarding, suits me perfectly. Mates just checking his
work today then think we will book it all this week, so if you don't get any luck with getting a week, at least you have a fall back option. (Have you
checked availability at Dragon Lodge btw? If not, I shall)

Anyone else up for joining us?? Cheap weekend in Tignes ... come on!!!

poomoocow - Mar 25, 2008 - 12:35 PM
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Agrh Dilemma Austin!

Think the dragon lodge was available for then but I've looked at so many places availability they all start to merge. so don't take my word for it!

I'm still very tempted by the long weekend thing but torn as really want a week (as it's prob my only chance unless I get to NZ this summer!)- if you get me some prices I'll have a think!

Cheers, Moi. Cool

dashie - Mar 25, 2008 - 12:44 PM
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i stayed at dragon lodge start of march, glenn and dan who work there are brilliant, top food all week n glenn does guided trips off piste.

poomoocow - Mar 26, 2008 - 12:02 AM
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OOh er you're tempting me even more now! Agrh!

Harvey - Mar 27, 2008 - 12:11 AM
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I'm off work from 18th of April and could be persuaded to go to Tignes. I like Tignes!!

poomoocow - Mar 29, 2008 - 03:50 PM
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Harvey wrote:

I'm off work from 18th of April and could be persuaded to go to Tignes. I like Tignes!!

Right, lets sort something then - ideally I'd like to book in the next week seeing as my hols start only 3 weeks away and don't wanna miss out. If I can't organise any SCUK peeps then will be forced to go to Cold Fusion chalet or something similiar as going away alone as a beginner is not a great prospect.

Let me know asap. Moi

p.s. Austin - have you booked anything yet?

Harvey - Mar 30, 2008 - 09:28 PM
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I'm definately up for this. Have you got anything definate in mind for places to stay?

fairy22 - Apr 03, 2008 - 03:34 PM
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hey,
im up for anything that is within my budget, has anyone got any prices/dates etc?
tignes is awesome, got huge raving reviews over easter, would be well happy with that!
if someone could let me know Smile

daisy

Hodude - Apr 03, 2008 - 06:08 PM
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Hey

I've booked a couple of flights to Geneva for 3rd May, for a week, sat to sat, including the may day bank holiday. Haven't decided on resort or anything yet, but i know Tignes will be fully open, as its still snowing now!

Just thought i'd mention it in case you wanna change dates!

skipaheartbeat - Apr 03, 2008 - 06:56 PM
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Hey I'd be interested, but would have to check with da boss at work for time off. If more definite dates, let me know, though I reckon the later in April the better since I suspect if I ask for time off right now, my boss would say no (I'd have to reschedule some appointments).

If interested, let me know:)

Kirsty

northernboarder - Apr 03, 2008 - 07:30 PM
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Me and a mate are keen to go to Tignes for first weekend in May ... fly out weds pm, back mon eve, something like that ... not flexible on dates tho
Gonna email Dragonlodge and see if they;ve got any space so if anyone wants to join us, your more than welcome .. probably fly to geneva, rent a car,
so the more the merrier (and cheaper) Very Happy

Sorry Moi ... can;t change dates cos of work sadly

poomoocow - Apr 03, 2008 - 08:10 PM
Post subject: Let's get it sorted!!!

Harvey wrote:

I'm definately up for this. Have you got anything definate in mind for places to stay?

Unfortunately my dates aren't flexible (last time I'm saying it guys - don't have a choice, I'm unfortunately a teacher Sad

) and as it's approaching fast, need to book something (flights at least) this week before it gets too late.

So daisy & skipaheartbeat & harvey- let me know asap & I'll find out about accommodation if you want me to look! Smile

Is Tignes best bet for snow conditions in late April then guys? Will be gutted if I get my arse into gear, get somewhere and it's just mud! :-S

Np Austin - i'll let you off this once as long as you don't nick potential apartment buddies. I'll get ya back with more snow down your neck if you do! Razz

poomoocow - Apr 03, 2008 - 09:17 PM
Post subject: Dragon lodge...getting sorted...the ball is rolling...

I've sent a booking email to dragon lodge, peeps - get on board!

Apr 19- Apr 26 £199

All prices are per person, per week, 1⁄2 board.
B&B option may be available some weeks - contact us for more info.

Half Board includes:
• 7 nights Accommodation
• Continental breakfast (warm croissants & pain au chocolate, cereals, bread and all jams, marmite etc, coffee, tea and fruit juices
• Afternoon tea 7 days a week
• Six 2 course evening meals with wine
(Wednesday night is staff night off - you are free to use the kitchen on this night or choose from Tignes many restaurants on which we can advise (and book for) you)
• All bed linen, duvets etc - towels NOT included
• All local taxes
• Full, free use PC and WIFI connection throughout - as well as use of all the other lodge facilities (TV, video, stereo, Playstation/DVD and the wide selection of videos/DVD's/ games included) + use of board maintenance and repair room and equipment
• The services of at least 2 members of staff who provide 2 days 'on slope hosting' and will be on hand to help with anything from general cleaning around the lodge, repairing and waxing boards, providing information on and organization of anything from equipment hire and maintenance, booking of lessons/guiding or other activities and all the info and directions you need on the slopes and around town.

B&B includes:
• For those not taking the evening meals, there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and/or via the free shuttle bus - with everything from 3 pizzerias (eat in and take-away), a tex/mex, a steak house, a Japanese, a number of local French (including the excellent 'Caveau' restaurant and blues bar). There are also snack bars and cafes for lunch which the staff will tell you all about - whether its the cheapest or best meal in town we'll give you the lowdown. There is a Casino supermarket within 3-4 minutes walk providing everything you may need to cook. The lodge will have the basics like cooking oil, sugar, salt etc. in stock
• For those staying B&B individual meals can be ordered for £10 / 15€ per night

Not included / Extras
• Snowboard / Ski Hire - £80 per week (7 days) for Option Snowboards (plus boots/bindings) or from £75 per week for basic skis (plus boots/poles) - pro level skis available for extra - please ask.
• Lift Pass - 159€ for 6 days / 181.50€ for 7 days ‘Super Tignes’ pass. A full area ('Espace Killy' which includes all Tignes and Val D'Isere) pass is 173.5€ for 6 days / 198€ for 7 days. Beginners lifts in Tignes are free. NB - Autumn / Early season and early December lift pass prices are cheaper - please ask for more info/prices
• Transfers - airport transfers in a minibus from Geneva, Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, St. Etienne etc. from £55 each return. Also available from Bourg St. Maurice train station from £25 each return.
• Packed Lunches - large sandwich, drink, chocolate bar - £3.50 each per day.
• Cooked breakfast - £3.50 each per day.
• Lessons / Coaching / Off Piste & Heli Guiding - From private and group beginners lessons - to freestyle coaching - to off piste tours, guiding and heli-boarding - see the page above or email for all options & prices.
• Medical or travel insurance (these are essential as is the E111/European medical card which covers hospital treatment within the EU)
• Travel Although we don't actually book flights, train etc for you we can help you arrange it - please see the related travel page by clicking the link and ring or email for more info. or to book.
Tel. & Fax. main UK booking & info directly on a local rate number: +44 (0)870 068 0668
Tel. France (lodge direct) on: +44 (0)870 068 0468

Alternative accommodation for Tignes is http://www.titansnow.co.uk/ts_new2/contact.html
http://www.savoie-apartments.com/book/index.htm

taken from SCUK discount accommodation page.

Dragon definitely best value by the looks of it tho.

skipaheartbeat - Apr 03, 2008 - 09:18 PM
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Ok cool Moi, I'll check at work tomorrow to see if I can get the last week off of the dates you suggesting. But I'm def up for it too! Want one last dash before end of season - I just rediscovered boarding after 10 years away....now why couldn't I have done that at the beginning of the season? Very Happy

As we say in scotland....eeeeeeejit! Ah well, at least am back on it. Tignes looks great but not so great for us beginners....I can manage a blue run in scotland, but am much much happier and competent on green! But i'll go with the flow.

Speak tomorrow

poomoocow - Apr 03, 2008 - 09:38 PM
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skipaheartbeat wrote:

Ok skip I'll pm you my number as well - so no excuse.

Wouldn't worry you don't sound much of a beginner if you're rediscovering it. This will be my first trip abroad and obviously not going to head to black runs straight away but want to just see how it goes. Anyway, due to dates, beggars can't be be choosers so therefore glacier is best way to go to ensure snow! Very Happy

poomoocow - Apr 03, 2008 - 09:46 PM
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^ First snowboarding trip I meant obviously - skiied for first and only time in Canada years ago but that doesn't count!

Sandman - Apr 04, 2008 - 01:47 AM
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This looks pretty good, I may be on board as well. Just need to check some details etc as i was looking into trips elsewhere. Do you know if they have much space and how quick i would need to book at all?

Harvey - Apr 04, 2008 - 12:23 PM
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What flights have you booked. I'm sat ready, plastic in hand? What have you organised as far as resort transfers?

Harvey - Apr 04, 2008 - 12:26 PM
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Have you actually booked Dragon Lodge yet? I don't want to book and find you've all gone elsewhere!

Sandman - Apr 04, 2008 - 02:41 PM
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was wondering about the resort Transfer myself, if there was about 3-4 of us going it might be worth hiring a car. Would cost about the same and we could use it around the resort.

Harvey - Apr 04, 2008 - 05:11 PM
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You can't drive around the resort in Tignes. It's a no car town.

poomoocow - Apr 05, 2008 - 12:09 AM
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Harvey wrote:

Have you actually booked Dragon Lodge yet? I don't want to book and find you've all gone elsewhere!

Hi Harvey,
Sorry couldn't get back to you sooner.

Haven't heard back from the dragon lodge yet (via email) so am going to be phoning them in the morning. How many people am I now booking it for??? Me and Kirsty (iskipaheartbeat) are definitely going and according to DL's website their dates will prob run from Exclamation

19th-26th.

We will prob getting seperate flights to Geneva - Kirsty's going from Edinburgh (Easyjet) and me from Leeds Bradford (Jet 2) or Liverpool (Easyjet) - 2 seperate flights rather than round trip look cheaper.

If you're DEFINITELY on board let me know asap!!! If we can't get Dragon Lodge we're going to look at other accomodation options but still within Tignes.

Hope that sounds a bit more of a plan!

Moira. Smile

poomoocow - Apr 05, 2008 - 12:19 AM
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p.s. Sandman - get on board too! Smile

poomoocow - Apr 05, 2008 - 12:39 AM
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^ bumpety bump ^

poomoocow - Apr 05, 2008 - 02:59 PM
Post subject: April for a week between 16-28th? Lastest news....

...Called Dragon Lodge several times but just getting through to answer phone - must be changover day if they go Saturday to Saturday.

As this is my first snowboarding holiday and first attempt at trying to organise a bunch of strangers to go away together, I have no idea at this stage how the money thing will work -if DL want it up front or just a deposit. So get your plastic ready - I don't have the funds to pay for 6 people in advance who aren't confirmed!

Can I just confirm people who are DEFINITES:

1. Me = poomoocow aka Moira
2. iskipaheartbeat aka Kirsty
3. harvey aka Harvey
4. sandman aka Wayne
5. adam_2005 aka Adam ???
6. gf of ^ adam_2005^ ???

Some people are suggesting getting a car for transfers as it would be cheaper - i'll let one of the guys sort that Wayne you were interested! Smile

Will ring / pm round you guys asap when hear some more details.

Might be headed to Cas tonight if any of you on the shortlist want to make it for a pre-Tignes ride/drinkie. (Kirsty's out as she's gone up to Aviemore lucky sod).

Moira.

poomoocow - Apr 05, 2008 - 06:14 PM
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Still not heard back from DL & have called them about 20 odd times today Sad

Pretty much wasted my whole day not getting anything else done :-S

Tomorrow's my last chance to get owt sorted as prob off to Cas tonight.

Think if DL's no go maybe we should think about alternative accommodation, e.g. an apartment

http://www.savoie-apartments.com/book/index.htm

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?aid=306044;sid=471dba76e10a21e46ed9787bbc52c05b;checkin_month=04;checkin_monthday=19;checkin_year=2008;checkout_month=04;checkout_monthday=26;checkout_year=2008;class_interval=1;do_availability_check=1;offset=0;si=ai%2Cco%2Cci%2Cre;ss_all=0;city=-1472874

Harvey - Apr 06, 2008 - 12:33 AM
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I'm still in whatever. I need snow!!

poomoocow - Apr 06, 2008 - 06:57 PM
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Harvey wrote:

I'm still in whatever. I need snow!!

I know dude. Me too! So frustrated, have left another 2 answer phone messages on both Dragon Lodges numbers - to no avail!

Maybe we need to look at alternative accommodation? Not in til late tomorrow night after work so time's running out!

Kirst chuck are you still in? How was Aviemore? x

poomoocow - Apr 06, 2008 - 07:12 PM
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poomoocow wrote:

Harvey wrote:

I'm still in whatever. I need snow!!

Guys pm me back about latest news - we may actually be starting to make progress!!! x

skipaheartbeat - Apr 06, 2008 - 10:32 PM
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hey you guys! well looks like me and moi def going:) we're gonna book our flights tomorrow night for definite, so if you really up for this, get on board!!.i've been away this weekend so not had a chance to help moi out, but if there's anything i can do other than flights let me know. I have an ever so slight hitch, havent actually asked for time off yet....eeek... i really can't see there being a problem, but will confirm for absolute definite tomorrow as discussed with moi tonight. We're gonna have fun:) Hopefully without injuries - i kinda twisted my knee today, but will stay away from glasgow's xscape till the hols to give it a good rest. But have to warn any of you thinking of going,, I'll be confined to beginners, hopefully not for too long, but certainly initially. However sounds like you'll be getting guided well by the runners of the lodge. Am sure we don't have to all ride together and we can all meet lunch/apres slope:) I just realised when in cairngorms today how much harder it is on an ACTUAL slope to turn, rather than in the beautifully controlled, protected, powdery, straight forward slope of xscape! But really wanna get this snowboarding thing sorted, so not gonna give up!

Speak tomorrow Moira! Thanks for all your hard work:)

CassV - Apr 07, 2008 - 07:03 AM
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hey guys.. just joined SCUK.. am a 26 yo f Aussie about to move to London (how original!!). I've got a few week's spare before I start work and am keen to head to the snow for a week late april. i'm arriving on april 23rd; flexible where to go / times etc. still fairly novice (have only boarded twice before!!) but very keen to get improve! if you guys have any room spare for 1 more person that would be ace, do let me know! Smile

Cheers!

skipaheartbeat - Apr 07, 2008 - 06:45 PM
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Well good news! I got annual leave approved:) Phew! So all is go for me. Cass - afraid I'm not able to change my dates now. But you could always come for a few days? Its £30 pernight if paying by the day rather than the week. Although I suspect that huuuuge flight to the uk might wipe yu out for those dates....we come back on the 25th or 26th depending on flights and accomodation.

But there may be others you can go with! The season is closing soon, so I'd get on board (pardon the pun:) asap.

If we dont see you, enjoy London!! You'll love it. Lived there for years. Was even engaged to one of you aussies for a while, but thats a story for another time...eeek:) But lots of good friends who are aussies there.

Kirst

PS don't let any aussie remind you of the "better" times in Oz....enjoy London at the time. Dunno if attitudes have changed, but when the harsh winters set in (and they are harsh for you guys, can fully appreciate that, heck, they're hard for us!), I wanted to hit several aussies who kept reminding me of their amazing country and how they missed it....well flipping go back then! London is wicked, just a drag sometimes to get through winter dark nights. Guess its great for some people and not for others. Brighton is amazing for light relief if you get down at all! As is scotland;)

Harvey - Apr 07, 2008 - 07:53 PM
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Has anyone booked anything yet? I don't want to go booking flights and find I have to get a transfer on my own and have to fork out hundreds of pounds.

poomoocow - Apr 07, 2008 - 08:58 PM
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Harvey love don't worry we're in the same boat...DL are being pretty sh1t at communication at the moment - after me bombarding them with several emails and answer phone messages, I got through a staff member at the lodge who says there's availibility - but STILL have to wait on John to contact me. So i've emailed him again. Me & Kirst are DEF going between 19th-26th, Kirst prob gotta leave a day earlier on 25th. However, from what the website says, transfers are £60 pp through DL - which we'll have to regardless surely as Tignes is a 'no car town' didn't you say?

Me & Kirst are prob gonna try booking our flights tonight just cos we're blummin going, even if we have to sleep on the chair lift LOL!

Harvey - Apr 07, 2008 - 09:21 PM
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Let me know what flights you book and I'll try to get the same. I had a look on the Jet2 website yesterday and there was no mention on it regarding sporting goods carriage. Not sure if they do it like the other airlines.

Sandman - Apr 07, 2008 - 09:26 PM
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Ok im desperate to do something about this Wink

unlike you two though i want to book my flight after the accomadation. In my past experiences the flight is the easiest part, its getting somewhere to stay that is always the minor problem.

So soon as you have confirmation from DL let me ASAP and ill book myself in and then get my flight. Im 100% for this trip, just hoping it happens or im going to have to rush around and get another one sorted for that week.

Thanks for all the effort Moi and the text replies, you have my mobile so just text me when something changes with DL and ill get into that straight away.

hgllgh - Apr 11, 2008 - 02:17 PM
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i'm thinking about these dates and would love to give tignes a go!

is this still on?

nickmotture - Apr 11, 2008 - 04:14 PM
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Im probably gonna be in Tignes from the 24th to the 27th as per last season

nickmotture - Apr 16, 2008 - 12:12 PM
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So whos actually going to be there and where are you staying...or was this all just idle talk which turned into nothing?! Smile

Hodude - Apr 16, 2008 - 02:44 PM
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nickmotture wrote:

So whos actually going to be there and where are you staying...or was this all just idle talk which turned into nothing?! Smile

yeah, are you guys out there carving it up??!

you at the dragon lodge?? whats it like??

Harvey - Apr 16, 2008 - 04:38 PM
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There is Myself, Poomoocow, Skipaheartbeat and Sandman going. We are heading out on Saturday (Sunday for Sandman) for a week, staying at the Dragon Lodge.

Where are you staying Nick?.

nickmotture - Apr 16, 2008 - 04:46 PM
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IM not going to be there till monday the 28th now, staying till thursday the 1st, staying down in Les Boisses, i take it you guys will be gone by then?

nickmotture - Apr 16, 2008 - 04:46 PM
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Oh yeah woops silly me i just noticed your dates, yeah ill miss you guys by a few days

Harvey - Apr 16, 2008 - 04:56 PM
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Don't worry. we'll look after it for you until to get there.

nickmotture - Apr 20, 2008 - 08:43 PM
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Wish id booked earlier when you guys were gonna be there now, looks like i either cancel or go on my own now, unless we have anymore takers??!!