2012 Road Trip

[AndyBrew]

You know this really shouldn't be this difficult LOL!!

I have tried paying and I get this message: -

"This transaction exceeds your remaining sending limit and therefore cannot be processed by PayPal. Please return to the merchant's website and use another payment method.\n\nTo remove your sending limit, please verify your PayPal account. To learn how, log in, and click the link about verification on your Account Overview page."

John, could you PM me the clubs bank account details and can I pay that way?

[TAZZMAXX]

Andy, that's a PayPal thing, not to do with GTROC's account. It means that without verifying your account to paypal, you won't be able to pay anyone, not just GTROC. It's worth doing so that you can continue using PayPal for future transactions.

[AndyBrew]

I selected "I do not have a PayPal account" option but it obviously knows my card number from some previous transaction

Just tried verifying my account with PayPal and it wants me to setup a direct debit, why the hell would I want to do that???

God I hate PayPal aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

[AndyBrew]

OK I've now submitted this blasted direct debit thing, but I now need to wait 2-3 days for the deposits to appear in my account!

I want to pay the full amount, thus qualifying for the £100 discount, not sure I will be able to do this before the 6th March now, can you make a note that this hasn't been through lack of trying!!!

cheers

Andy

[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by AndyBrew

You know this really shouldn't be this difficult LOL!!

Hey Andy, getting pissed worked for me.

When I woke up this morning I though successful payment last night was just a dream but no, I have confirmation of Order #3077.

[AndyBrew]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Hey Andy, getting pissed worked for me.

might put some vodka on my cornflakes

[Mudflap]

Oh, it looks like I have just managed to pay the final instalment, Order #3080.

[Fuggles]

We have now got to the problem of the shop it was a 'parameter setting'

If anyone wants to know what's in store then the full itinerary is here: Euro Tour 2012 CONFIRMED Itinerary

The prices are as follows:

• 1 car and driver only £1895
• 1 car with driver and passenger £1195 per person
• 1 car and driver (drivers sharing a room) £1435 per person
• The cost of the optional Michelin Test Track day is £380 and extra driver £40

We've compared to other well known and not so well known events out there and it comes out far better in terms of price and far far better in terms of offerings, certainly as far as the extra events and accomodation are concerned.

If you want to know more just ask!

At this time all we need is a deposit

[nurburgringgtr]

Paid deposit today!
We are on the journey

[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by nurburgringgtr

We are on the journey

Brilliant.

Has Mrs N started to talk about frocks yet?

[AndyBrew]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Brilliant.

Has Mrs N started to talk about frocks yet?

Mrs B has she has been specifically enquiring with regards The Ball and the dress code, all I can think about is the Michelin Test Track, men are from Mars and Women from Venus ..... you're not kidding!

I have managed to pay the deposit via PayPal what a clever chap I am

[nurburgringgtr]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

Brilliant.

Has Mrs N started to talk about frocks yet?

Mrs N (Mary) hasn't been told all the facts. She thinks it is something else we are doing.

When I eventually tell her what we are doing, no doubt the bank account will be raided for something that she has never worn before. Us men don't give a monkey's but there seems to an inbred gene in women that we do not understand.

While on the subject, is it black tie for the blokes and ball gowns for the other gender? I presumed that as men were the majority on this trip, that it might be a little more casual.

Plenty of time to get the details sorted, but has anyone thought about where we may stay on the 18th April evening as I do not intend travelling down in the morning. Last time we stayed in the Holiday Inn just adjacent to the Eurotunnel departure area. Geetak (Hardcore) might be able to get us a deal there if we get ourselves organised in time.

[Fuggles]

I suspect being French "a ball" may mean something less sophisticated
But don't forget the hotel in Monte Carlo won "Best Hotel in the World" not long ago, is a 5 star hotel and has 3 Michelin stars too.

Once you've paid a deposit we will be writing to you with a lot more detail

[sidepipe]

Actually, on a slightly different subject, I've never driven my own car on the continent before ( yes, 40 odd and still a euro-virgin ) Any tips on what we need to do for the cars before we go ( French speaking headlights etc. )

[AndyBrew]

this is useful: -

Driving requirements by country : AA touring tips. Local rules and advice for European countries - The AA