Harold Jones Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 5:27 AM, Markus Becker said: Nice to have you too. Dave, Harold, the Best Western is ok with you two? And someone needs to look for a rental car. We are at almost five participants. Best western works. Willing to pitch in gas and a share of the rental but I think we can all agree that things will be better all around if I restrict my driving to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) Well, if only two-three car seats are needed, then some medium size car will be enough. Thinking about bringing my car, also. Edited March 24, 2023 by sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 6:04 PM, Markus Becker said: With Arnheim/Nimwegen being a full day event we have one more place to visit -Fort Bourtange- than I have days off work. I'm confident I could get one or two more but at this time I can't say for sure. So I'd put an alternate schedule up for discussion: Friday: Start I&I and provided all arrive by 12hrs and feel in shape a visit to the army museum "around the corner" at Soesterberg. Saturday: Overloon Sunday: Fort Bourtange Monday: Arnheim/Nimwegen Tuesday: Den Helder and possibly end I&I for me. Wednesday/Thursday: Amsterdam for everyone with the time. Or we just drop Fort Bourtange and the 2.5 hour drive there. But I'd like Den Helder to be on the last day because I have to drive 3.5 hours home afterwards. If we manage to fit the Soesterberg visit on the 19th, seems the schedule could be: Friday: Start I&I and provided all arrive by 12hrs and feel in shape a visit to the army museum "around the corner" at Soesterberg. We could depart from Schiphol after leaving luggage in storage. Possible issue: to confirm that everyone could make to the airport by midday, already lunched. Saturday: Overloon Sunday: Fort Bourtange Monday: Arnhem (also Arnheim)/Nijmegen (also Nimwegen and Nimega) Tuesday: Den Helder and possibly end I&I for me. (optional, but no rental car needed) Wednesday: Amsterdam for everyone with the time. (optional, but no rental car needed) Thursday: Amsterdam for everyone with the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) We can be flexible to a degree. I have not gotten word back from Björn if he's with us in all five days. Btw, i think you are driver No.2 so far. Edited March 24, 2023 by Markus Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Jones Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Friday: Start I&I and provided all arrive by 12hrs and feel in shape a visit to the army museum "around the corner" at Soesterberg. We could depart from Schiphol after leaving luggage in storage. Possible issue: to confirm that everyone could make to the airport by midday, already lunched. Saturday: Overloon Sunday: Fort Bourtange Monday: Arnhem (also Arnheim)/Nijmegen (also Nimwegen and Nimega) Tuesday: Den Helder Since I fly on Wednesday, I'll probably give this leg a miss and spend some time in Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 On 3/24/2023 at 2:48 PM, sunday said: Well, if only two-three car seats are needed, then some medium size car will be enough. Thinking about bringing my car, also. Where was that post yesterday. I sear not here! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: Where was that post yesterday. I sear not here! 😉 Post was edited. I use to do so in order to avoid several posts in a row. Still thinking about that, but it looks more economical to leave it at home, as there will be additional expenses of a hotel night on every leg of the travel from here to there. Edited March 25, 2023 by sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, Harold Jones said: Tuesday: Den Helder Since I fly on Wednesday, I'll probably give this leg a miss and spend some time in Amsterdam. In that case I propose we rather drop Fort Bourtange and it's long drive, do Arnheim/Nijmegen on Sunday and spend time in Amsterdam on Tuesday together. There's got to be interesting stuff in town other than weed. Edited March 25, 2023 by Markus Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickard N Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 This would have been nice but I'm already booked for two weekends in May 😕 (one with work and one with basic training friends) /R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) On 3/25/2023 at 7:22 PM, Markus Becker said: In that case I propose we rather drop Fort Bourtange and it's long drive, do Arnheim/Nijmegen on Sunday and spend time in Amsterdam on Tuesday together. There's got to be interesting stuff in town other than weed. That could be a good idea, as then we could save one day of car rental (19-22, instead of 19-23), plus there are lots of worthwhile museums in Amsterdam. Edited March 28, 2023 by sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 I support you supporting my brilliant and money saving idea! 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Niehorster Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Greetings! Possible health concerns aside, ( either a stent or a bypass), I might be able to make it also. I would then rent a van. Please advise latest date for confirmation of participation. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Leo Niehorster said: Possible health concerns aside, ( either a stent or a bypass) Take care, Leo. Would you be driving from home, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Niehorster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Home ... It is possible that by May I will be living in Holland (Apeldoorn). But in any event, I would supply the van. Now that you mention it, it might be better to pick up a rental in Amsterdam and get there by rail. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 30 minutes ago, Leo Niehorster said: Home ... It is possible that by May I will be living in Holland (Apeldoorn). But in any event, I would supply the van. Now that you mention it, it might be better to pick up a rental in Amsterdam and get there by rail. Leo Seems a van is not needed at the moment, unless Markus wants to leave his car parked at the hotel. Could be convenient, however, as there would be only one vehicle to manage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 3 hours ago, sunday said: Take care, Leo. Seconded! I recommend rail for a trip from Hannover to Holland too. A van might be a good idea, considering the overall dimensions of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanoid Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: Seconded! I recommend rail for a trip from Hannover to Holland too. A van might be a good idea, considering the overall dimensions of my car. Overall dimensions: smol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) The rear is roomy enough for me or Sunday, so let's compare rental prices for vans and limos. PS: A Dacia Jogger van has 5+2 seats and costs 268€, a Peugeot 3008 has 5 and is availabe for 99,-. Then again, we don't have a difinitive number of attendees yet. Edited March 29, 2023 by Markus Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Jones Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 As Richard Linquist famously said, "Tanknetters run to a certain avoirdupois" so a van is probably indicated. We also tend to have a large assortment of daypacks and bags that we insist on lugging along. Finally, anything we rent should look good when captured by speed camera, we do after all have a tradition to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Niehorster Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, Harold Jones said: As Richard Linquist famously said, "Tanknetters run to a certain avoirdupois" so a van is probably indicated. We also tend to have a large assortment of daypacks and bags that we insist on lugging along. Finally, anything we rent should look good when captured by speed camera, we do after all have a tradition to maintain. But only if a certain German is behind the wheel. 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeOne Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 😁 Unfortunately work and money preclude my participation, but I'm sure glad to see I&Is coming back to life. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Oh noes, you and your driving will be missed (or maybe not, the Dutch reportedly have it for ze Germanz). And my friend might be able to contribute a more useful car than mine. He has some mid size combi, that's good for four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanoid Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Ah, I guess I could go, if I only manage to beat my own laziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Leo Niehorster said: But only if a certain German is behind the wheel. 😱 The words "Sebastian F*ck*ng Vettel" have been heard once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Not Ralf Schumacher? Looking forward to meet urbanoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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