UKGTP8 - The Ocho
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I think Gaydon has too many negatives. 5:30 shut down is pretty early, especially as it's only a two day event. It'd mean only maybe 3-4 series. Given we didn't finish setting up till 12:30 on Saturday at UKGTP7.
Cromwell I think is getting a resounded thumbs up, though checking the security of the place is a good idea.
Cromwell I think is getting a resounded thumbs up, though checking the security of the place is a good idea.
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That's in my top five insults, you know?
The funniest is when you say it to under 12 year olds.
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Well chaps, good news and bad news from me. The bad news is that I'm officially not going to be able to make it to 'The Ocho', despite the fact that it's a great opportunity to meet so many GTPers for the first time... but given the size of the event, and the new location, I'm hopeful that there will be another opportunity in another 6 month's time or so...
The good news is that the reason I can't come is because I'm now going to SFGTP2, at the Rancho del los Smallhorseses in sunny California
, so I will get to meet some new faces from GTP after all, and take part in some GT4 LAN action in tandem with you guys too 👍
The good news is that the reason I can't come is because I'm now going to SFGTP2, at the Rancho del los Smallhorseses in sunny California
, so I will get to meet some new faces from GTP after all, and take part in some GT4 LAN action in tandem with you guys too 👍
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Well chaps, good news and bad news from me. The bad news is that I'm officially not going to be able to make it to 'The Ocho', despite the fact that it's a great opportunity to meet so many GTPers for the first time... but given the size of the event, and the new location, I'm hopeful that there will be another opportunity in another 6 month's time or so...
The good news is that the reason I can't come is because I'm now going to SFGTP2, at the Rancho del los Smallhorseses in sunny California
Sorry, which was the 'bad news' bit again?
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Well, it's not 100% guaranteed - I booked my flight but my boss is on holiday at the moment, and I will have to ask for the time off when he gets back next week 
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Well chaps, good news and bad news from me. The bad news is that I'm officially not going to be able to make it to 'The Ocho', despite the fact that it's a great opportunity to meet so many GTPers for the first time... but given the size of the event, and the new location, I'm hopeful that there will be another opportunity in another 6 month's time or so...
The good news is that the reason I can't come is because I'm now going to SFGTP2, at the Rancho del los Smallhorseses in sunny California
hmmm... I may make it to UKGTP after all, then
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The good news is that the reason I can't come is because I'm now going to SFGTP2, at the Rancho del los Smallhorseses in sunny California
Fantastic! Do you need a place to stay?
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👍 Thanks for asking... 
I should be fine, since I'm planning to stay somewhere downtown (my Mum and sister went to SF a few years ago and know a few good, cheap places to stay) but if it's OK with you, maybe I could get back to you a bit nearer the time, once I have a better idea what I'm going to do while I'm over?
I'm going to be in the US from the 25th Oct - 3rd Nov, and hopefully I'll get the chance to visit some family while I'm there too (in Portland, Oregon), so my plans are still very much up in the air at the moment!
I should be fine, since I'm planning to stay somewhere downtown (my Mum and sister went to SF a few years ago and know a few good, cheap places to stay) but if it's OK with you, maybe I could get back to you a bit nearer the time, once I have a better idea what I'm going to do while I'm over?I'm going to be in the US from the 25th Oct - 3rd Nov, and hopefully I'll get the chance to visit some family while I'm there too (in Portland, Oregon), so my plans are still very much up in the air at the moment!
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Well, Mr Mars, at least you'll have a nice Porsche to look at. We'll think of you when we're having our photos taken with my guest of honour.
Actually, if you're going to Portland, you might want to visit PIR, and also perhaps ask if you can say hello to Dennis Palatov - who is one of my personal heroes - and look at his 'dp1' and Ariel Atom V8 'Bikini' projects.
Actually, if you're going to Portland, you might want to visit PIR, and also perhaps ask if you can say hello to Dennis Palatov - who is one of my personal heroes - and look at his 'dp1' and Ariel Atom V8 'Bikini' projects.
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I think i'll take my PS2 to SF instead
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He he, I'm going to have to turn up empty-handed PS2-wise (unfortunately!) so hopefully there will be enough for a 6-way LAN!
@ Venari - now you tell me...
It's not McVitie himself, is it? If so, please pass on my best regards to the man who invented the Hob Nob 
(and since I'm not going, are you going to tell me who this mystery guest is? )
@ Venari - now you tell me...
It's not McVitie himself, is it? If so, please pass on my best regards to the man who invented the Hob Nob (and since I'm not going, are you going to tell me who this mystery guest is? )
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Look at? Damn, if he comes 5500 miles for a GT4 LAN, there's got to be the possibility of at least a ride in, if not a drive of the Porsche!!!
I think i'll take my PS2 to SF instead
So can I presume you're looking for the same sort of deal with the Miata?!!!
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👍 Thanks for asking...
You could do worse than staying at this place:
http://www.sanremohotel.com/
Comfort Inn money - but with actual character (but in a nice way, not a Rutland Arms way
) Good position too for bars and restaurants 👍
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I think i'll take my PS2 to SF instead
Lock up your husbands and put away all fabrics that resemble overalls!!! Milford Cubicle is considering California!!!
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👍 CheersYou could do worse than staying at this place:
http://www.sanremohotel.com/
Comfort Inn money - but with actual character (but in a nice way, not a Rutland Arms way
I actually liked the Rutland - had everything you could expect for £30 a night - TV, working hot shower, clean linen, a lukewarm but hearty breakfast, a good bar with great entertainment (?!), a pool table and even scaffolding you could climb about on in the middle of the night - if you like that sort of thing... I'm hoping Venari knows a venue in Banbury that is not only up to the same standards as The Rutland, but can also accommodate so many people! Looks like it's a bumper turn out for The Ocho already 👍
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👍 Cheers
You forgot killer sausages! I mean, the type that could actually kill if you threw them at someone.
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