Gothenburg 2015

[Ettienne]

Your thoughts please

I'll be going maybe start with who is interested?

Ettienne plus nicci and Evie (will have to be a half term)

[V70 Graham]

Dependant on dates etc, we'd quite like to go.

[stephenevans99]

I'd definately be up for the trip.....count me in

[oblark]

Pencil me in for this.

[hemihusky]

dates and money depending sure id love a roadtrip!

[Ettienne]

dates and money depending sure id love a roadtrip!

I fly it's £50-70 return, but don't let me put off drivers as we could always meet up out there and make if no one objected use them to get around (not that you do much driving).

It will take some organising, I'll look into it.

Just a list of interested peeps and if flying or driving

[Ettienne]

Pencil me in for this.

I can't promise the same as last time, Jonas wespelanger no longer works in customer services.

[Saaamon]

Yeah I'm up for this, would want to drive though.

[JamesT5]

Driving to Sweden would be a real trek and what if a car breaks down? I'd be so tempted by a trip like this though if the price was right.

[stephenevans99]

Driving was my preference, but since they've stopped the Harwich to Esbjerg route it'd be a proper trek, Rotterdam to Gothenburg is about 800 mile or 11 hours :O

[Saaamon]

Driving to Sweden would be a real trek and what if a car breaks down? I'd be so tempted by a trip like this though if the price was right.

Get it repaired then carry on..

Rough costings based on my own car, from north essex £400-500 fuel, £250 harwich night crossing, (very roughly) £160 bridge tolls, although I'd probably get the ferry out of Kiel to gothenburg as the extra cost is what you'd spend on a hotel anyway, then £1000 min for hotels and living for 2 people for 4-5 days.

[Ettienne]

Get it repaired then carry on..

Rough costings based on my own car, from north essex £400-500 fuel, £250 harwich night crossing, (very roughly) £160 bridge tolls, although I'd probably get the ferry out of Kiel to gothenburg as the extra cost is what you'd spend on a hotel anyway, then £1000 min for hotels and living for 2 people for 4-5 days.

I found a hotel central gburg, £60 per night with breakfast, very nice hotel too.

[AndysR]

I'm interested, always fancied visiting the museum :)

Driving or flying I'm not fussed, the drive appeals but also the ease of flying does have it's benefits I guess :)

[JamesT5]

I'm interested, always fancied visiting the museum :)

Driving or flying I'm not fussed, the drive appeals but also the ease of flying does have it's benefits I guess :)

I didn't know your car can fly as well...... ;)

[JamesT5]

Yeah I'm up for this, would want to drive though.

Better set off now then. :D

[Saaamon]

Better set off now then. :D

Do it in a day if you double drive. 1000km a day is comfortable though.

[stephenevans99]

Get it repaired then carry on..

Rough costings based on my own car, from north essex £400-500 fuel, £250 harwich night crossing, (very roughly) £160 bridge tolls, although I'd probably get the ferry out of Kiel to gothenburg as the extra cost is what you'd spend on a hotel anyway, then £1000 min for hotels and living for 2 people for 4-5 days.

Harwich to Esbjerg crossing has been cancelled :( You'd be looking at driving from Rotterdam which works out at 800 miles to Gothenburg.

[Ettienne]

I'm interested, always fancied visiting the museum :)

Driving or flying I'm not fussed, the drive appeals but also the ease of flying does have it's benefits I guess :)


£60-75 return flights from standstead, where we flew from.

[Saaamon]

Harwich to Esbjerg crossing has been cancelled :( You'd be looking at driving from Rotterdam which works out at 800 miles to Gothenburg.

My costings are based on harwich to hook of Holland, then Kiel to Gothenburg. Real shame about the esjberg ferry, was planning a trip to Gothenburg before it was mentioned on here but this has put me off now, although i'll go if we're doing a forum trip.

[stribo]

Do it in a day if you double drive. 1000km a day is comfortable though.

I've done Woking to Benidorm (1300 miles) solo in 19 hours, so as you say 1000 kms no trouble at all.

[V70 Graham]

Put M-R-P down.....Gothenburg is just past Reading isn't it ?

[70fan]

Sounds like a good idea. I could well be up for a road trip.

[Doingitsideways]

So, when are people looking at going, if at all?

Gothenburg is something I'd love to do, but like all things it would boil down to money. Especially with my first baby due in February!

Would love the road trip too, and shouldn't be as bad on juice if I took the dirty diesel (as long as noone minded holding back for me!) But again, would boil down to money.

So, anyone have any rough ideas?

When, Costings, Weekender, that sort of thing?

[Saaamon]

I put an idea of costs up on page one but that was based on my car, I already have breakdown and the legal stuff like triangles, hivs jackets etc. it's two days driving one way, in terms of dates any time before April and winter tyres are needed.

[Ettienne]

Definitely won't be a weekend as they don't produce cars then most likely a Tuesday / Wednesday affair

[Doingitsideways]

Ok.

I saw the post on page 1.

Was just wandering if prices were much change throughout the year?

Ferrys etc, are priced higher in summer, aren't they? Much like flights.

Must admit though, that unless it's later in the year, I'm out.
Don't think it would be fair to leave the Mrs with a newborn so soon.

[Saaamon]

Dover calais prices can be dear in summer but the other routes don't change to much.

[Ettienne]

I will be pursuing this after Xmas and try and get the dates around October half term, so plenty Of notice for work and saving up.

[The Flying Moose]

I will be pursuing this after Xmas and try and get the dates around October half term, so plenty Of notice for work and saving up.

Plenty of notice for all too!

If I manage to save then count me in, hell the driving fraternity amongst us can even plan a minor detour en-route to the ring!

Better start saving... ;)

[Ettienne]

I'll be flying from stansted, will have Nicci, Hudson and Evie with me.

Last time it was around £200 all in so guess at £250?

But yes guessing driving not an issue

[Ettienne]

Just to give you an idea on prices booking far enough in advance.

[Ettienne]

Currently hotels are £50-70 in a central location per person

[stribo]

Currently hotels are £50-70 in a central location per person

Sure I've seen this somewhere before. :D

[Ettienne]

Ok I'll be speaking with Gburg tomorrow and will try 14th October, they are a bit laconic with responses.

But I'll update the thread when I know more.

This would mean meeting in Gburg on the 13th!!!! Staying overnight and factory tour and museum on the 14th to fly home the night of the 14th, so on,y staying one night!!

Cheapest way to do it flights are currently 50-75 return.

Edit just sent email they are closed until the 7th.

I made enquiries for the possible use of the entire 2015/16 range of cars.

[Ettienne]

http://www.volvocars.com/intl/about/our-company/experience-volvo-cars/visit-volvo-cars

[Saaamon]

Awesome, 100% will be there. Thanks for arranging this!

[Ettienne]

That's cool saaamon!

[jamesy12345]

would love to go but no idea if I'm working on those dates...will try to firm up (go to the gym, try Viagra, etc)

[Ettienne]

Ill confirm the date once I here back but I'll try for around then as it's plenty of notice and after there summer shut down.

[The Flying Moose]

Cheers Ettiene.

Certainly very interested.

[Ettienne]

Ok I have heard back from Volvo today

They are able to book the experience centre for us where we will be able to drive the entire 2016 line up of Volvo cars.

I have said provisionally 10-20 people, they can allow access from just one person.

A rough itinerary

Flight from stanstead (or your choice of airport)

9.30am arrive Gothenburg (Tuesday)

10am bus into town.

Then a full day in Gothenburg

Vpc night out!



8.45 factory tour (wedsnesday)

10am driving experience, test track full 2016 range including hybrids

Plus Volvo brand experience.

1pm lunch at factory

2.30pm Volvo museum

5.30 it shuts, then onward via taxi for me to airport, a few hour wait to 8-9pm flight.

As you can see this is the cheapest way and only requires one nights stay.

Currently £50-70 for return flights from standstead

£50-75 for hotel

These prices are a rough guess

The factory tour is free, but there is some cost for the driving experience I shall have to confirm price once I know numbers.

There may need to be payment for the driving experience as this would need to be booked.

[t5 pete]

Sounds good one thing you've missed we need a night on the tiles so no early flights the next morning lol

[Ettienne]

Sounds good one thing you've missed we need a night on the tiles so no early flights the next morning lol

I try and make it as cheap as possible, but the finessing of your trip you can do yourselves. The 8.45am is a fixed point on the Wednesday morning.

I'll go with the flow and try and host / help as much as possible.

[Ettienne]

Please check this link to see what's available as it's really a worthwhile trip for Volvo petrol heads.

http://www.volvocars.com/intl/about/our-company/experience-volvo-cars/visit-volvo-cars

[Ettienne]

I could do with an idea of who is interested, so I can plan and cost out the driving experience.

Ettienne

[Saaamon]

Sounds really good! Very keen to have a go in some of the cars depending on cost. I'll be driving there so will leave on Monday and arrive Tuesday afternoon roughly. Any thoughts on hotels?

[Ettienne]

Sounds really good! Very keen to have a go in some of the cars depending on cost. I'll be driving there so will leave on Monday and arrive Tuesday afternoon roughly. Any thoughts on hotels?

If you use the main hotel finders e.g trivago is very cheap £35 upwards. Centre is good and can walk back from the evening out on Tuesday night, I know a decent pub I found last time, cheap and good food.

I forgot to add we are also doing the brand experience, amended above

[Ettienne]

List of interested peoples

Ettienne
Saaamon

[Saaamon]

I use booking.com, had a look at this one earlier, seems close enough to the centre, well priced and has parking. Hotell kusten Kustgatan 10, Majorna, 414 55 Göteborg, Sweden.

http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/kusten.en-gb.html?sid=20dda8add1eee72bad84edadd7fc3495;dcid= 4;checkin=2015-10-13;checkout=2015-10-15;ucfs=1;highlighted_facilites=2;pr=30,70;pr_cur_ code=GBP;srfid=8eea737d933c454d5d003a07c4cafdd0c6c 88bdbX6;highlight_room=1806202

[Ettienne]

I use booking.com, had a look at this one earlier, seems close enough to the centre, well priced and has parking. Hotell kusten Kustgatan 10, Majorna, 414 55 Göteborg, Sweden.

http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/kusten.en-gb.html?sid=20dda8add1eee72bad84edadd7fc3495;dcid= 4;checkin=2015-10-13;checkout=2015-10-15;ucfs=1;highlighted_facilites=2;pr=30,70;pr_cur_ code=GBP;srfid=8eea737d933c454d5d003a07c4cafdd0c6c 88bdbX6;highlight_room=1806202

That is a fair way from the city centre, but I'm happy to jump on a tram.

Last time we were 300m from the centre high st, but obviously it would be impossible with a car.

I know a good pub I can see if they do special rates for a group booking as eating out is expensive.

[Saaamon]

Ahh yes that is a little way out, I've no issues staying in a different hotel to others, not that it would, but i wouldn't expect everyone else to stay in the same hotel as me just because I've got the car. Be interested to know if anyone else is driving?

[t5 pete]

Ahh yes that is a little way out, I've no issues staying in a different hotel to others, not that it would, but i wouldn't expect everyone else to stay in the same hotel as me just because I've got the car. Be interested to know if anyone else is driving?

Ide love to drive it but depends on time frame as with 2 little ones were lucky to get one night off never mind a few off

[Ettienne]

Ahh yes that is a little way out, I've no issues staying in a different hotel to others, not that it would, but i wouldn't expect everyone else to stay in the same hotel as me just because I've got the car. Be interested to know if anyone else is driving?

I really don't mind and makes things easier.

I'm looking forward to this as the factory experiences and museum are excellent.

I've met the Volvo representative in the emails which makes things easier as she remembers us from the last visit.

[Saaamon]

Ide love to drive it but depends on time frame as with 2 little ones were lucky to get one night off never mind a few off

Thats understandable, i don't have that kind of responsibility so easy for me. I probably wouldn't get to involved with the convoy thing.



I really don't mind and makes things easier.

I'm looking forward to this as the factory experiences and museum are excellent.

I've met the Volvo representative in the emails which makes things easier as she remembers us from the last visit.

Probably would make things easier, certainly in terms of making sure we all arrive at the museum at the same time.

Been wanting to go there for a while now and being able to see the factory is an opportunity not to be missed. I saw some picture awhile ago (probably few years) about a forum trip to the museum, in the winter time? Was that you who arranged that trip aswell?

[Ettienne]

Yep it was awesome, I can't explain how good the trip was apart from if you didn't go you missed out.

[Ettienne]

There is a chap on voc who is interested on driving.

If anyone has some more advise I've told him to view this thread.

Probably one for saaamon he seems more organised with driving.

[Ettienne]

Fly or drive to Gburg factory if you've not been then you have seriously missed out.

Cost last time was £200 for flights, taxis, hotel, plus food extra (although this can be cheaper booking ahead)

I flew from stanstead it was £70 return 1.5 hour flight.

Iam not the person to ask about driving saaamont5 on vpc is organised and driving there.

Rough itinerary

13th arrive Gburg 10.30am

All day in Gburg and evening out as a forum or as individuals, depending on what you prefer.

14th

Blue train 08.45-9.45 (around factory)
Brand Experience Centre 10.00-11.30 (was crash test facility last time, plus new cars, amazing stuff)
Lunch at Restaurant Varianten 11.45-12.45
Demo Centre (driving) 13.00-14.00 (driving the 2016 range of cars)

This is the itinerary from Jeanette.

Cost of the driving is £28 per person, which I believe covers just there costs.

This would be the only cost apart from lunch, which I believe may be free also "the famous Volvo Swedish meatballs"

14.30-17.30 Volvo museum around £6 to get in.

If in wrong section please move.

The £28 for driving is all that is required so I can book that but I'll make a cut off date for that of mid march, depending how much notice the factory needs as this gets booked up quickly

[Saaamon]

More than happy to run through the driving with anyone who has questions.

[Ettienne]

Curtesy of tt82 Volvo owners club

As for driving, I did it a few years ago. It's 1,300 miles (From Manchester) and took 2 full days.
Ferry from Dover to Dunkirk via DFDS takes 2 hours and costs about £50 depending on the number of people in the car.
The Oresund Bridge has a toll which is a cash payment of 47 Euros each way. There is a transponder pass which is cheaper per crossing but fee's mean you need to do at least 2 crossings for it to be cheaper in total. The Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark is also a toll bridge and costs 18 Euro's per crossing.
Overnight stay can be free (throw up a tent in a Motorway services/picnic area) or for a small cost in a Travel Lodge type hotel.
Fuel costs obviously depends on speed and how many people are in the car. Generally your looking at £300-400 roughly.

Other options are the ferry from Germany to Sweden to avoid the bridges but I don't know what costs are like! The Harwich to Esjberg ferry route is now closed.

I followed the same route Clarkson took in the race to Oslo. Going across the top of Holland. The Oresund Bridge is quite fantastic to drive across.

Does this help you at all saaamon, please correct if you need too.

Flying maybe the best and cheaper option for some, I used Ryanair.

[Saaamon]

That's a really decent write up. Only thing I could add is, the car must carry 2 warning triangles, as many hi vis jackets as there are passengers and they must be inside the car, headlight beam stickers and GB plates or sticker. I don't bother with the breatherlizers as the French abandoned the idea but the ferry companies still push it. I use RAC for yearly European breakdown cover but they do single trips as well, only other company that I could find who'd cover my 850 was kwik fit.

[cumbrianmale]

I'm in +1 for Mrs.

I am interested in driving. I would cross from Newcastle to IJmuiden and drive up from there.

[Ettienne]

That's good there is a few interested now.

Just to confirm the only thing that needs to be booked and paid is the driving experience, ive asked for 10 spots and it's 280sek £28 approx.

You don't have to take part in this but the opportunity to drive the 2016 line up on a test track at Volvo seems a bargain.

This I will have to put an end date on, ideally ASAP.

[Ettienne]

Can we add to the list as another couple of people have shown interest now.
If your plus 1s are not driving please alter and repost.

Driving experience list:

Ettienne
Cumb male +1
Saaamon
Charlie
Dibble

[Ettienne]

Can we add to the list as another couple of people have shown interest now.
If your plus 1s are not driving please alter and repost.

Driving experience list:

Ettienne
Cumb male +1
Saaamon
Charlie
Dibble
Judge ninja

[The Flying Moose]

Count me in certainly plenty of notice to argue it out with the other half! £28, bargain. Probably be opting for the flying route though.


Driving experience list:

Ettienne
Cumb male +1
Saaamon
Charlie
Dibble
Judge ninja
The Flying Moose

[Ettienne]

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;755969]Count me in certainly plenty of notice to argue it out with the other half! £28, bargain. Probably be opting for the flying route though.

You'll probably be flying from stanstead? I'll pm you details of flights if your interested but it's very cheap via Ryanair.

[Ettienne]

Currently £60 return to stanstead and perfect flight times

[The Flying Moose]

[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;755969]Count me in certainly plenty of notice to argue it out with the other half! £28, bargain. Probably be opting for the flying route though.

You'll probably be flying from stanstead? I'll pm you details of flights if your interested but it's very cheap via Ryanair.

Yes please mate, Stanstead would be easiest for me. Nothing ever fly's from Norwich... except via Amsterdam!

Just had a look at my BA club account, seems if I fly from Heathrow I can get the flights for free with earnt points...

Arrives 30 minutes after Ryan air but returns at 19:10.

Ill have a think!

[Ettienne]

I'll be on same flight so can book both at once plus most likely Charlie's

[Ettienne]

3 more spaces on the driving experience however I can extend numbers once 10 are met

[Ettienne]

Driving experience list:

Ettienne
Cumb male +1
Saaamon
Charlie
Dibble
Judge ninja
The Flying Moose
Shem (Oscar) plus wife

[Ettienne]

I have to give the factory a number for the driving experience I have said 10 people and most likely 15 for the factory tour.

I will need to collect the money for the driving experience as this needs to be paid up front, other than this £28 per person for 10 or £42 per person for 5.

I am trying to keep to 10 spots to keep the price as low as possible.

May be possible to increase the number later on if available.

They will not hold the booking long and have already said that it can be booked by others.(factory tour is fine, that's all booked).

Please contact me via pm to arrange payment.

[Saaamon]

When are you looking to take payment ettienne? Next week would be good for me.

[Ettienne]

That's fine mate.

Just had confirmation from the factory and once driving experience is paid I'll forward on your hospitality passes / reservation.

There are do's and don'ts, please read this section of the email, also all visitor parking is explained and how to get access to the facility.

I have opted to eat at the restaurant (possibly free), this is a corporate experience and not the usual factory tour, I don't think people realise the opportunity and how good the experience is.

Last time we got to see the crash test facility.

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed
Cumb male
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed
Judge ninja
The Flying Moose
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Nealevo (prov)
Jamest5r (prov)

Full of the driving experience, may be some flexibility.

[The Flying Moose]

PM Sent...

[Ettienne]

Pm returned mate

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed
Cumb male
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed
Judge ninja confirmed
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Nealevo (prov)
Jamest5r (prov)

Full of the driving experience, may be some flexibility.

[The Flying Moose]

Sorry for the delay Steve, just sent the cash via paypal! :)

[Ettienne]

Ok people I have an allowance of 15

This is the test track were going around and there should be some exciting cars there.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DGNknWxOQxI

[Ettienne]

Ill be booking my flight this week.

Who else is interested in being booked at the same time?

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Brikas
Troublemaker x 3


Nealevo (prov)
Jamest5r (prov)

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed


Prov:
Brikas
The troublemaker x3
Gordycfs
Nealevo
Jamest5r

[Ettienne]

This would be a cool hotel, the sailing yacht

http://barkenviking.com

[JUDGENINJA]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed


Prov:
Brikas
The troublemaker x3
Gordycfs
Nealevo
Jamest5r

Woohoo... off to see the Swedish blondes...!!

[Ettienne]

Woohoo... off to see the Swedish blondes...!!

Let's hope it's not something out of the girl with the dragon tattoo for you lol.

You could have volvo tattooed across your chest.

[JUDGENINJA]

Let's hope it's not something out of the girl with the dragon tattoo for you lol.

You could have volvo tattooed across your chest.

She could do whatever she wanted!!

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed
Saaamon confirmed
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight


Prov:
Brikas
The troublemaker x3
Nealevo
Jamest5r

It's been going mad tonight

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight

Prov:
Brikas
The troublemaker x3
Nealevo
Jamest5r

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r
Pettaw + 1

Were upto 18 and I have a couple of friends interested, so 20 ish

Anymore peeps interested, I'm aiming at wrapping up at the end of the month!

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r
Dibble
Oblark

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine
Dibble confirmed own flights

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r
Oblark

[LeeT5]

OK. Can you confirm dates now please as i need to know because I work shift and may need to jig some holiday around. I'm interested in driving there too.
From what I can gather, it is possible to get a ferry from Harwich to The Hook of Holland in Rotterdam?
I have Winter tyres so that won't be a problem. Can also get AA breakdown cover for the trip. Who else is driving? Cruising at 60-70mph I could easily do 400-450 miles on a tank.

[Ettienne]

Hi lee dates have been confirmed a while.

The 14th at Volvo and most flying out the 13th from stanstead for £60 return.

Driving there are a few on voc and here.

I'm trying to shut the offer end of the month, as it's a headache changing with the factory.

Would you like me to send paypal details for the driving experience.

[Ettienne]

Can everyone send me a pm with there email details as I will be setting up a group email to send out confirmation details, maps and waivers for driving experience.

[LeeT5]

I don't know anyone on voc.
who's driving there from vpc?

[Ettienne]

It's written on the post.

Saamon

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine
Dibble confirmed arranging own flight
Oblark confirmed booked from stanstead

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r

[LeeT5]

Count me out. Maybe next year.

[Saaamon]

Count me out. Maybe next year.

Was it something I said lol.

[Ettienne]

Count me out. Maybe next year.

No probs lee, but I doubt I'll be organising one next year, as I've done it twice now.

Hopefully someone else can take a turn.

[LeeT5]

Oh well, I ££££ out then! I just can't get time off as ive used all my leave up and swapping it round I would need authorisation from God himself!
Thanks anyway.....and no Saamon, it was nothing you said.

[Ettienne]

Flights from stanstead will be into landvetter as Gburg city route is being cancelled by Ryanair.

[Ettienne]

£8-ish to eat at the factory

[Haizum74]

If folk want to drive why not share the driving with someone. Insurance permitting etc. Be cheaper then say 2 or 3 folk in one car.

[Saaamon]

Mite work for some but only my missus and I drive our car and I don't think she's coming to this.

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine
Dibble confirmed arranging own flights
Oblark confirmed same flight as mine.

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r

[Ettienne]

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine
Dibble confirmed arranging own flights
Oblark confirmed same flight as mine.
Pettaw, plus 1 confirmed arranging own flight.

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r

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[Ettienne]

I'll get the email together this week and send to all parties going.

It gives directions, map and reservation number, also a waiver that needs to be signed for the driving experience.

Also YOU WILL NEED YOUR LICENSE

Once you receive please come back to me with questions and I'll try my best to answer.

[Ettienne]

You should have the email now!!

[Ettienne]

Has everyone received there email?

[Saaamon]

received mine :)

[The Flying Moose]

Yep received thanks.

Just return the waiver on the day yes?

[Saaamon]

Bit of a pot shot but any chance of being able to drive any of the commercial range?

[Ettienne]

Afraid not, they are a bit mysterious as to what is available, but 2016 range I'd what I've been told

[Ettienne]

This is a list of who is going;

Ettienne confirmed flight booked
Cumb male confirmed driving
Saaamon confirmed driving
Charlie confirmed flight booked
Judge ninja confirmed flight booked
The Flying Moose confirmed
Shem (Oscar) plus wife confirmed
Gordycfs confirmed arranged own flight
The troublemaker plus 3 arranging own flight same as mine
Dibble confirmed arranging own flights
Oblark confirmed same flight as mine.
Pettaw, plus 1 confirmed arranging own flight.

Prov:
Brikas
Nealevo
Jamest5r

Just spoke to the factory and this is the absolute last chance to get on the trip.

[Ettienne]

Ok so next month we'll organise looking into hotels. This is optional and it may be easier to have small groups

Those driving?

Those flying from stanstead?

I'll be looking into city centre again.

[oblark]

Try and get a hotel thats not near the local tram route :)

[Ettienne]

Try and get a hotel thats not near the local tram route :)

I shall try but also be bringing earplugs

[Ettienne]

Upto 22 so far and a I'll try and add more if it's possible with the factory.

[Saaamon]

Surprised only two cars are going. What's happening with the social side are we all meeting Monday night for a meal?

[The Flying Moose]

Surprised only two cars are going. What's happening with the social side are we all meeting Monday night for a meal?

I think the extra time to drive plus the cost of driving with fuel vs a £60 flight has tipped it for most.

I'd love to drive but just cant justify it at the moment.

[Ettienne]

Surprised only two cars are going. What's happening with the social side are we all meeting Monday night for a meal?

Sort that closer the time, but there's a good English pub we found (reasonable prices) and came 4th in the quiz

[Ettienne]

I think the extra time to drive plus the cost of driving with fuel vs a £60 flight has tipped it for most.

I'd love to drive but just cant justify it at the moment.

If anyone hasn't booked there flights they are double now as the stanstead to Gburg city route is shut! Flights are now stanstead to landvetter and prices were honoured for those already booked.

Everything else is identical times etc

[Saaamon]

Must say I wouldnt drive there if it wasn't for this trip so glad there's now an excuse to go. Thinking about heading to Norway afterwards for that little extra something.

[t5 pete]

Must say I wouldnt drive there if it wasn't for this trip so glad there's now an excuse to go. Thinking about heading to Norway afterwards for that little extra something.

You wouldn't fancy picking some wheels up while your that way would you I bet there would be a few who would want them and would also chip in on fuel

[Saaamon]

Not sured i'd want the responsibility of looking after them to be honest.

[Ettienne]

Booked royal opera hotel me, judge and Oblark a couple of people are near and some directly opposite in other hotels.

[Ettienne]

Just under 4 months to go! Hope everyone has booked hotels and flights

[The Flying Moose]

Nothing booked yet! Rather a last mubtue kind of guy!!!

Are the hotels filling up?

[Saaamon]

In the process of arranging hotels and ferries, think we're going to Berlin first then on to Gothenburg. Have booked 2 nights at Spar Hotel but this could well change. Be interested to know where everyone is staying? How is everyone getting from Gothenburg to the musesum?

[Ettienne]

Flights will be back at 5.35 on the Wednesday night, please check those going with Ryan air.

My party are most likely going to the Volvo museum on the Tuesday from the airport and then checking in after wards before heading into gburg for the evening.

To get to the museum will be via taxi from landvetta unless anyone else has an idea?

[The Flying Moose]

Flights will be back at 5.35 on the Wednesday night, please check those going with Ryan air.

My party are most likely going to the Volvo museum on the Tuesday from the airport and then checking in after wards before heading into gburg for the evening.

To get to the museum will be via taxi from landvetta unless anyone else has an idea?

What times do your flights arrive on the Tuesday? Looking now and most seem to arrive around 11am?

[Saaamon]

Flights will be back at 5.35 on the Wednesday night, please check those going with Ryan air.

My party are most likely going to the Volvo museum on the Tuesday from the airport and then checking in after wards before heading into gburg for the evening.

To get to the museum will be via taxi from landvetta unless anyone else has an idea?

Not sure i understand, thought the museum was on the Wednesday (14th October)? How come your going there on Tuesday?

[Ettienne]

Not sure i understand, thought the museum was on the Wednesday (14th October)? How come your going there on Tuesday?

Because flights have been cancelled by Ryan air and will be at 5.30 Wednesday, so can go to the museum and miss flight home lol

[Saaamon]

So are we still meeting there (the musesum) on Wednesday 14th? or has the date been changed?

[The Flying Moose]

Im totally confused now too, Saamon so its not just you! ;)

Steve could you provide details of your flights and the revised itinerary?

Looking at my flight options given what I think your saying I couldnt do Wednesday so need a little clarification.

Thanks mate.

[oblark]

Just spoke to steve,

The flight back WAS at 19:30 on wednesday the 14th but ryan air has CANCELLED this flight.

So we are now flying back at 17:30 on wednesday the 14th.

As tuesday the 13th was a bit of a "hang around gburg" day Steve has decided to do the museum tour on the tuesday, the plan at the moment is to go straight from the airport to the museum, then check into our hotels, then go around gburg for an evening meal.

Then Wednesday morning do the factory tour, have lunch at the factory then go to airport to catch the 17:30 flight home.

[Ettienne]

As above (thanks Oblark) should be eating at the factory around 1pm so should easily be able to get to landvetta for 3.30pm and hang about until flight.

Not much I can do about Ryanair unfortunately, but should all be good still and possibly better

[Ettienne]

Wednesday we should be finished at the factory around 1pm and obviously lunch is for those who would like it cost £6-7 ish

[The Flying Moose]

So I can book the same flight from Stanstead what time do you depart on the 13th?

[Ettienne]

Have you not booked a flight moose? Flight out is 8.30 am and was pretty full when I booked a while back.

[Saaamon]

How is everyone grouping up on the Tuesday morning?

[Ettienne]

I'm guessing meet at the museum

[Saaamon]

I was thinking the same......

[The Flying Moose]

Have you not booked a flight moose? Flight out is 8.30 am and was pretty full when I booked a while back.

Thanks Steve. Shall have to arrange a spot to meet in the airport for all the flyers.

No mate was waiting to see if I could wangle a flight from work.

Going to book once the computer has finished updating...again!

[Saaamon]

Just to help with my planning because I'm driving, if flights are at 0830 it takes 2hours? you'll land 1130 local? arrival at museum for 12-1230?

[The Flying Moose]

Flight done! £34.98 bargain!

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Steve, I've tried looking into the Hotel Royal Opera and I cant find any that match that particular description, I;ve found the Hotel Royal and another called Hotel Opera. Could you provide a link?

Really looking forward to this now! Cheers

[Ettienne]

Grand hotel opera, is that one way? Or both

[The Flying Moose]

Grand hotel opera, is that one way? Or both

Cheers I'll take a look in the morning.

Thats return fee.

[Ettienne]

Our party will be hiring a car, it may be something others want to do as it will work very cheap in comparison to taxi fares.

There is a bus to town from the airport or with numbers it may be better to share a taxi.

Does everybody have an idea as to there forward journey from the airport?

How many are flying into landvetter? So we can look at options.

My group 5 people.

Troublemaker 3 people.

Flying moose 1

[The Flying Moose]

Flying into Landvetter on same flights as your group Ettienne.

Travel, hadnt thought of it but if enough want to hire a second car I'd definately chip in?

[Ettienne]

Flying into Landvetter on same flights as your group Ettienne.

Travel, hadnt thought of it but if enough want to hire a second car I'd definately chip in?

Pm'd but they are very cheap

[Ettienne]

Ok so I've recieved an email this afternoon.

It is not good news, the blue train around the factory is cancelled as they have a new model in the factory and it's security / secrecy issues

The rest of the day, brand experience, lunch and driving is as planned.

The Volvo chap Bo (I rang him) is able to put on pastries and tea / coffee free and possibly offer a conference room with a Volvo documentary / film if he is able to show it, I think he means equipment issues.

He is suggesting breakfast 9-9.45

Additionally he said it may be possible to get to the driving experience 15 mins earlier for extra time.

Breakfast is agreed and I'll try for the extra 15 mins and Volvo film and post up a new itinerary, obviously I share everyone's disappointment.

Pic of the email attached.

[oblark]

Thats a bummer :(

[Ettienne]

Thats a bummer :(

At least we've been before, no consultation to the others, best parts will be the driving and museum.

[Ettienne]

Just checked museum and nothing except they are closed Mondays until April

[oblark]

With the factory tour cancelled wont that leave a few hours to kill ?

[Mark F]

if you end up with a few hours to kill chaps, get over to the aeroseum.
http://www.aeroseum.se/

It's just down the road from the factory (10mins drive tops), and is a disused underground nuclearproof hangar system, stuffed full of Swedish military aircraft, many of which you can sit in (sad, but an unusual treat I found).

[Ettienne]

Thanks mark I'll add to other thread

[Ettienne]

Revised itinerary

[The Flying Moose]

Nearly there now! Very much looking forward to this trip.

Flights booked - Check
Hotel Grand Opera - Check
Parking at Stansted - Check
Hire Car - Check

Think thats everything.

Hire car is described as "Yaris or Similar", if anyone is short of a lift I shall have space for a couple.

See you all at Wetherspoons Tuesday!

[Ettienne]

Nearly there now! Very much looking forward to this trip.

Flights booked - Check
Hotel Grand Opera - Check
Parking at Stansted - Check
Hire Car - Check

Think thats everything.

Hire car is described as "Yaris or Similar", if anyone is short of a lift I shall have space for a couple.

See you all at Wetherspoons Tuesday!

See you at the parking place or wetherspoons, panic over now looking forward to this!!

[JUDGENINJA]

Trip starts here....

[The Flying Moose]

Trip starts here....

Mine had begun at wetherspoons! See you all soon!

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[t5 pete]

Mine had begun at wetherspoons! See you all soon!

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Haha you alco starting at 7.34am.
I hope you all have a great time.
Can some one get me loads of pictures of the volvp 242 please espically of the axel and front brakes please it would be much appreciated.