stuboy Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Never book a cheap hotel without seeing pics of the outside do we get a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 When i get to uk, and if i remember i will take a pic of all the stuff i loaded in him ( for it is a him ). There is an exaust pipe, 4 guitars, electronic keyboard, amp, towbar and tool boxes plus other stuff all in the back, quite surprising really, and a 45ltr gpl tank . Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, stuboy said: do we get a picture? No, i was too tired and far from amused, i just flounced off in a huff. Asimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Brings back memories of a certain Italian hotel 😂 Best of luck with the slog through France. ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Update time. Little sleep last night as at midnight i remembered i had not filled in uk govv locator form, finally probably went to sleep at 1 am. Alarm at 5am. Breakfast ideal for long distance masocists Plus 2 bits toast Set of for uk 6am. My old village, not my old house! Switzerland achieved after 4 hrs thx to traffic around milano and como. Not many about on swiss roads. Road side lunch of healthy champs, saving the burger king for evening meal. 250 miles completed, nothing coming out the top or bottom, running well , but slow ! So far average speed including 1 fuel stop and 1 lunch stop. 39 mph average ! This is going to take some time.. Eventually made it to overnight stop near Nancy france, 450 miles in 10.5 hrs . Average speed creeping up. So far about 35mpg and on the flat french bits cruising at a gps 53 mph. The sj has got a gpl installation, but i don't use it for constant high rev motorway stuff. With Earplugs in it is surprising comfortable (all relative) on the smooth motorways. The sj has used no oil or water so far, it is fully loaded inside, probably equal to 3 up. I am sweating inside but the sj soldiers on. And now the cock ups. I only have 2 left turns on whole trip, and i turned left to early on the first one, ended up going smaller scenic roads for about 80kms, a lot of time in 3rd gear up steep hills. Never book a cheap hotel without seeing pics of the outside, i am now sitting in 2nd hotel ! With onsite parking and clean sheets and aircon in the room. I need some sleep. Belly full of burger king. Tomorrow the boring french slog to calais. I do not think I have ever seen Lidl "Nixe" tinned fish in a can of this shape. Possibly some sort of Italian special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 It must be something about brits heading from Italy to uk. We had one over night stop between Rimini and Dunkirque and that was Mulhouse? Some nautical themed town so far from the sea you’d think you would never see it again. Horrible Formula 1 hotel…… even worse selection of places to eat. No one spoke English. Was glad to leave the next morning. Glad you’re getting on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Do you still have to pay a Swiss road tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, sutty2006 said: Mulhouse 1 hour ago, sutty2006 said: English Hmm, I see the problem there. It's got a fantastic cathedral though, and plenty to do. We found some great food too after chatting to some musicians who had young kids. Obviously lots of museums of interest to AS folk too. Good work chugging on in the CJ in these temperatures. We always used to stop in the Première Classe in Calais but last September when we checked in at 2am the room was dirty and mouldy and the attached room had a party in. We ended up staying as I'd just driven from near Monte Carlo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 This bed in too comfy. Low motivation this morning Lower back pain from 11hrs sitting in an sj. Oh great, i'm in france. Got a ferry to catch in 12 hrs. nacho man, somewhatfoolish, Mrs6C and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Be interested in hearing your experience at Calais - I need to go to France & back sometime but have been delaying given the ongoing situation. You are supposed to have a pre-Covid test before coming back into UK I think -a PCR suffices I think...and 2-tests, pre-booked before arrival, to be taken once home (this only applies to arrivals from France but even those transiting through) + quarantine, given Covid rate there. Best check here for latest: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=b32de9be-9620-4a14-8f2e-7bb768f80d6b&utm_content=immediately If you are delayed and travelling P&O I have found them pretty kind about delays and missing a booked crossing - particularly now given the problems. Just give them a call in advance. I take my 83' Landcruiser abroad - that's noisy too - but you soon get into the rhythm of the thing - the high driving position is a compensation. It looks like another v. hot day. Very best of luck there Sir Teapot. Mrs6C and Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 As i don't know how to ask " can you take a pic of me please while i woollard " in french i dec8ded to make the car try one during lunch stop. Some thoughts on the journey. Through the eyes of a sj410 and the buttocks of a teapot France is bloody big. Eating apples while wearing ear plugs is very strange. My right leg and ankle want to find out if it is possible to retro fit cruise control. Lithuanians like big black cars with blacked out windows. New peugeots a pretty good / interesting looking cars these days. I hope buttock disco dancing is a thing, because i have been doing it. Slip streaming live animal carrying hgvs is not a great idea. Anyway. I made it to the ferry Today so far 335 miles in 7.5 hrs including stops. Average 47 mph and again 35 mpg. 32 years ago (1989) this car left the uk doing a european tour and then living in italy until today. I bought it off the previous English owner in italy 8 years ago. Never thought i would be bringing it back, but life goes on. The ferry is very quiet, including all the trucks about 80 people on board, maybe only 20 of us private individuals. Through italy, switzerland and france not 1 single stop or check of anything. At french ferry terminal they checked all paperwork, covid tests and that have pre booked 2 uk tests and filled out location form. I shall see what happens in Dover, if they let me in. Only dover to basingstoke left to do. And probably the worst part of the whole journey, the concrete bit of the m25 with knobbly tyres. Psycho Charlie Knobcheese, Rust Collector, GrumpiusMaximus and 32 others 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyphur Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Good going. Hopefully the remainder of the trip runs smoothly Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 It has been 2 years and 1 month since i last saw these ! BeEP, goosey, Sigmund Fraud and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 ashford then turn left by the time you get to the 25 you can be halfway across the downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Welcome back, and sorry about the plague. I didn't know the back story on your SJ, but it makes perfect sense now that it's so clean looking. I'm assuming it's not seen salt before? LightBulbFun and Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Seen any Bluebirds? Blake's Den and lesapandre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I’d be more concerned about a pre booked wax oil for the SJ than a pre booked COVID test! Glad you’re nearly back, you’ve done us all proud. Sir Chocolate Teapot and 500tops 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: As i don't know how to ask " can you take a pic of me please while i woollard " in french i dec8ded to make the car try one during lunch stop. Some thoughts on the journey. Through the eyes of a sj410 and the buttocks of a teapot France is bloody big. Eating apples while wearing ear plugs is very strange. My right leg and ankle want to find out if it is possible to retro fit cruise control. Lithuanians like big black cars with blacked out windows. New peugeots a pretty good / interesting looking cars these days. I hope buttock disco dancing is a thing, because i have been doing it. Slip streaming live animal carrying hgvs is not a great idea. Anyway. I made it to the ferry Today so far 335 miles in 7.5 hrs including stops. Average 47 mph and again 35 mpg. 32 years ago (1989) this car left the uk doing a european tour and then living in italy until today. I bought it off the previous English owner in italy 8 years ago. Never thought i would be bringing it back, but life goes on. The ferry is very quiet, including all the trucks about 80 people on board, maybe only 20 of us private individuals. Through italy, switzerland and france not 1 single stop or check of anything. At french ferry terminal they checked all paperwork, covid tests and that have pre booked 2 uk tests and filled out location form. I shall see what happens in Dover, if they let me in. Only dover to basingstoke left to do. And probably the worst part of the whole journey, the concrete bit of the m25 with knobbly tyres. Operation Brock is in place I understand. The contraflow on the approach to Dover. They thought that when restrictions for Covid lifted* there wd be a rush to the port for hols*. **didn't turn out that way Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Molto Bene Teapot! Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Had a cup of tea and biscuits , all showered and in bed. In summary 4 countries, 920 miles and 1 ferry. 40 hrs. DONE. NOW 10 DAYS QUARANTINE!. And stucking things up my nose. bangernomics, timolloyd, Alan_Green and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just now, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Had a cup of tea and biscuits , all showered and in bed. In summary 4 countries, 920 miles and 1 ferry. 40 hrs. DONE. NOW 10 DAYS QUARANTINE!. And stucking things up my nose. Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Welcome back! Sir Chocolate Teapot and LightBulbFun 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 If I owned/wore a hat, I would tip it to you. In fact, I may go and buy a hat for the specific purpose of putting it on and then tipping it to you. What a journey! Kringle, Datsuncog, outlaw118 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: 4 countries, 920 miles and 1 ferry. 40 hrs. What - no dramas, breakdowns, recovery trucks, last minute will-he-won't-he make the ferry? What a smooth(ish) trip - bloody well done. We organized some sunshine here for you, enjoy it. lesapandre, Crackers and Sir Chocolate Teapot 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Little update. Amazing what you can get in. 3 guitars and a ukulele + small amp. Electric keyboard, airfryer, kitchen induction hob. New mid exhaust section 3 tool boxes, 8 lts oil, dumbells, clothes, etc. Today 8th August. Failed at first, nip up a few leaf spring bolts and then pass. Already have exhaust section ready for replacement. Oil leak is very small, been there years, it is rear main crankshaft oil seal, waiting till clutch needs changing. Mot man was amazed at lack of rust! Just waiting for nova code from hmrc and then talk to dvla and we should be good to go ( depends on dvla backlog) News to me that now in uk you have to have v5 to order new reg plates . Thanks all for the moral support. Thinking of my 1st trip to FOD in a few weeks if i can make it half legal. Edited August 5, 2021 by Sir Chocolate Teapot Leyland Worldmaster, dave j, Mrs6C and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Mot man was amazed at lack of rust Much waxoil right away 😄 500tops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 lots of places to buy plates from without waiting for v5 long as the font is right plod wont care Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: Little update. Amazing what you can get in. 3 guitars and a ukulele + small amp. Electric keyboard, airfryer, kitchen induction hob. New mid exhaust section 3 tool boxes, 8 lts oil, dumbells, clothes, etc. Today 8th August. Failed at first, nip up a few leaf spring bolts and then pass. Already have exhaust section ready for replacement. Oil leak is very small, been there years, it is rear main crankshaft oil seal, waiting till clutch needs changing. Mot man was amazed at lack of rust! Just waiting for nova code from hmrc and then talk to dvla and we should be good to go ( depends on dvla backlog) News to me that now in uk you have to have v5 to order new reg plates . Thanks all for the moral support. Thinking of my 1st trip to FOD in a few weeks if i can make it half legal. Recently bought some from amazon. Cheapest I could find. Maybe £13???? No V5 required. Sir Chocolate Teapot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Matty said: Much waxoil right away 😄 8 years ago I injected about 4kg of cavity wax. Thinking of getting the linoguard kit to re do chassis for UK. Dick Longbridge and Matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 wheres the pics of this teapot then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 August 8th? Fuck me, i'm sure it was the 4th when I went to sleep last night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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