Event Bulgaria Fest - Task complete

[stripped fred]

Videos would be great, even if not live. I also want to know how a typical car sale goes down over there. I can just imagine chickens living in whatever is bought.

[catsinthewelder]

The last time V5s were signed between me and Ian chickens were transferred between vehicles.

[dollywobbler]

From pictures I've been sent, it's more likely to be kittens than chickens...

 

There will be plenty of video. www.youtube.com/HubNut - probably starting at the airport tomorrow. Hope Mr Cats isn't camera shy...

[dollywobbler]

Ha! I've just found out that on the good side, my Dacia is a one-owner from new car (excluding the seller). Also, it was last on the road in 2010...

[catsinthewelder]

I've completely forgotten to ask before but how old is it?

[dollywobbler]

It's a 1990, so just after the revolution. 

 

I've just packed. One tiny case, containing a few choice tools and not many clothes, and my backpack, which I can't fill or it fails to meet the baggage limits. Have also packed another bag, which I intend to fill with clothes if I run out. Or I could find somewhere to wash them perhaps. Not quite enough clothes for the entire trip! That said, weather forecast looks scorchio, so at least I haven't had to pack any jumpers.

[barefoot]

Don't forget that by reversing and using all openings, a single pair of underclackers can be forced to last for six days.

[Isaac Hunt]

Problems continue. The distributor was changed today apparently, having been discovered to be one from a 1.3 engine. It has the 1.4. I've no idea if it makes any difference, but it now isn't idling very cleanly. Which means it hasn't been for its IPT yet. Which means I'm getting a little bit worried...

Just the right excuse for a trip down the nearest scrapyard, blag your way in using your best meerkat engleesh, locate and remove suitable Dissy, Simples.

[dollywobbler]

It's ok. I messaged the seller yesterday and asked if everything was going well. He said 'Yes.' Must all be perfect then.

[catsinthewelder]

I'm packed now.  The rucksack that was nearly small enough to be a carry on bag contains nearly enough clothes for 2 weeks, a charging lead for my phone and a reasonable toolkit.  It's still only 10kg though an x-ray of it is going to look interesting with various reels of wire, pliers and a timing gun.

[dollywobbler]

Did I get the dimensions wrong? My backpack didn't look like fitting if I so much as half filled it with stuff. I have the world's tiniest suitcase holding my clothes and tools for the hold. I reckoned I could buy more clothes if needed. My wardrobe is a right state anyway.

[catsinthewelder]

My big rucksack is only a bit too big for carry on so is going in the hold.  My small rucksack currently contains my passport, hoodie and 2 booksbut will also have food added and is coming in the cabin.

 

Apparently there is a Boots and a Superdrug between security and the gate where we can buy shampoo and things that won't be taken off us.

[hairnet]

Been in intl and euro planes with carry on medium holdall and bike helmet and they didn't say anything

[dollywobbler]

With Ryanair? I'm expecting to be charged extra for wanting to sit down.

 

Anyway, I'm awake, hugely excited and it's still 12 hours until we fly. I also need to pack books. Forgot that!

[They_all_do_that_sir]

With Ryanair? I'm expecting to be charged extra for wanting to sit down.

 

Anyway, I'm awake, hugely excited and it's still 12 hours until we fly. I also need to pack books. Forgot that!

Done four flights in a week with Ryanair at the start of May and tbh they were dead on.

One in the hold and one in the cabin which wasn't checked or looked at

 

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[Twiggy]

Safe journey and I hope it all goes to plan.

[binhoker668]

Good luck chaps! Looking forward to updates...

[Asimo]

I havn't looked in here before, in case I got sucked into the excitement.

 

Wish I was going too, so glad that I'm not. Bon voyage!!!!

[skoda_fan]

Just adding my good luck, have fun wishes. Can't wait for the updates either.

[Eddie Honda]

Re Ryanair baggage.

 

The "free" piece 55x40x20/10kg baggage that goes in the hold, still has to be lugged to the gate and has to get through hand baggage security screening. If it has anything that doesn't please security (certain tools), then don't be surprised if you get humped for a checked bag charge.

 

The supposedly smaller 35x20x20 free piece from previous recent experience isn't looked at if it isn't one of those sodding roller cases. I've had small holdall for years and it's far bigger than that, but it passes the cut as it's never packed to bursting (so it'll scrunch up a bit) and I keep it in weight.

 

If you watch at the gate, they go after anything with wheels to chuck in the hold, unless you've paid for priority boarding.

 

It's certainly sorted the overhead bin overcrowding caused by hard roller luggage.

[dollywobbler]

I do have priority boarding, with one backpack and one hardcase (which is a couple of cm over the size limit). I have a knife in the hard case, because I was assuming that would go in the hold. It's starting to look like that was a bad idea...

[dollywobbler]

Just endured a 30 minute Live Chat with Ryanair, 20 minutes of which was just the security check, so I could check knife limits. Turns out the maximum is a 6cm blade even in hold luggage! The knife I was planning to take has an 8cm blade, so I'm glad I checked. Knife changed. I mean, we need to defend ourselves somehow from the hordes of screaming females who will be desperate to get with two hunks in their sexy load lugger.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

Hello Ladies!  Step into my Dacia.

 

Said nobody.  Ever.

[Supernaut]

 

 

 

[dollywobbler]

Got to the station, train cancelled! FFS! Had to drive up to Machynlleth to get on the other half of the train. Trains are confusing. And shit.

[andy18s]

We need to defend ourselves somehow from the hordes of screaming pimps who will be desperate to get with two easy targets in their sexy load sluggers.

Edited for actual fact!!

[The Moog]

Good luck chaps - I am enroute to France for champagne.

 

Still semi jealous

[catsinthewelder]

I'm on the train up to meet Ian in Shrewsbury. Excited

[dollywobbler]

Yes! New car has ITP. Chuffed!

[islipaway]

Safe travels!