Anyone going to Brighton Breeze 2nd Oct - 4th Oct

Important update for anyone cruising from Hook Road.
Please read carefully and then print out for future reference.

At Hook Rd, I will be giving out numbered stickers (1 - 9) for the back of your buses.
It is important that we all stick together,
Other friends will be joining in with this & it's strictly first come, first served.

On the M25, please ensure that you are immediately behind the vehicle with the previous number to yourself.

On the signal - Mrs Fishtrousers will emerge from the passenger side window, stripped to the waist and wielding an air-horn,
You are unlikely to miss it (or ever forget it).
Numbers 1, 2 & 3 need to move into lane two and numbers 7, 8 & 9 need to move to lane three.
There will be a pause whilst we all close up to form a 3 X 3 square across all three carriageways.
6, 3 & 9 will bring up the rear.
Please ensure that you are all lined up straight.
There will be a second signal from Mrs Fishtrousers at which point 4 & 6 will move to their right to straddle lanes 1 & 2
And 7 & 9 move to their left to straddle lanes 2 & 3.
The straddlers will finally tighten their formation

I have organised photographers on several bridges to photograph our Diamond Nine.

Pictures will be available later through this site.

Be careful out there.

 

what no loop the loop

 

Isn't that what the Police call a "rolling road block" as you bring the Motorway to a complete standstill

 

But I'm number 11..................

 

Does TLB own any kind of banner, do you know?

 

There is one but I don't know where it is currently! Last time I saw it was at Eastnor Castle, do you know @baygeekster?

 

Sounds like a Painless Potter quote to me

 

I have a tena bloke banner I could bring.
We could wet ourselves.

 

What time does every one aim to get there?

 

Can't make this now a pal has had my ticket @baygeekster
Having a few issues seeing my son with ex so gotta sort few things out on sat was looking forward toy last camp but gotta sort a few things sorry guys see u all soon

 

I have the Eastnor Castle banner. I had also asked Rich Wiseman to pass the banner he has to either you or @Birdy, has he done this?

 

Sorry to hear this, take care and hopefully see you soon.

 

Sorry to hear dude was looking forward to seeing Marios reincarnaition

 

He was supposed to be with me at grill n chill allso this weekend at techenders so need to see few people ect will catch u all again darn sarf

 

Oh no, that's really sad Hope everything's OK and see you at Volksworld

 

Nope!

 

Can anyone give a Brighton first timer a few tips?
What time should we be arriving at hook rd (roughly) on the Friday night?
Any tips on how to position ourselves in the convoy to get a good spot in Brighton?
Again, roughly what time do most people leave for the racecourse at on Saturday?
Anything worth seeing in Brighton if we've had our fill of vw's for a while?
Anything else you can recommend that we take? We're heading over from Ireland on our own so have no idea what to expect apart from a few you tube vids and the volksworld reports.
Van is almost packed. I'm changing the oil, doing tappets etc tomorrow. Due to both of us relocating and changing jobs this is our summer holiday. Fingers crossed we get the good weather now!

 

can you turn up on the day on Saturday, and park on Medina drive?

 

Hook Rd opens at about 14:00
There is nothing to do - at all.
It really doesn't matter what time you get there.
Park in the second field, because when the sun goes down, the first is immediately plunged into deep, cold shadow.
Get up early - like 06:30 - 07:00
Pack up ready to move immediately
As soon as you see buses start moving, fire up and follow them
You'll be marshalled into long lines
Park up, switch off and make breakfast - I recommend coffee & croissants - not full English
Drive down to Brighton when signalled so to do.
It doesn't matter what happens in the convoy as there is now reserved space for all
Have a quick look at the vans then off into Brighton
Google it first, print a bit of a map and head for North Laine
Superb pubs, food and cool too
Leave for the racecourse from about 15:30 - 16:00 but follow Baygeekster's lead on this.
The racecourse is also very, very cold when the sun goes behind the grandstand.

 

Yep, that pretty much says it all