2018 Monster 25th annivesary Weekender booking. - Page 3

Char · 09-01-2018, 03:02 PM

UPDATE!

UKSurfer and Char now booked

Please note that there are only 11 rooms left for the 3 days of which 7 are superior - so if you want the standard cheaper room get booked in asap as only 4 left

Also you DO NOT need to pay a deposit, they will just take your card details. You can then cancel at a later date if circumstances change.

Call them direct on Tel 01234 783142 - they are very helpful

We will be riding up from the Salisbury area probably around midday on the Friday if anyone wants to join us and the weather is fine we will be doing a semi scenic route , going via Oxford ish way (hopefully avoiding the A34) and happy to pick up and meet with others en route - will put up a post nearer the time for ride in options

New members are most welcome - this is my 8th year

- always a laugh even in the rain so don't be shy

If you want to share a double with another member to cut costs then might be worth a post and its been known in the past for 4 'lads' to bunk up together

chris yeatman · 09-01-2018, 05:48 PM

long time ago since I bunked up with uksurfer!

Room booked at hotel for two nights sat/sun.

Stinger101 · 09-01-2018, 10:01 PM

Tracey & I booked for Friday & Saturday. The very nice receptionist said SHE HAD TO take a deposit. Not that I mind, so I paid it willingly, I just told her that Char said otherwise at 3pm today and that conflicting info was being given out by someone there.
Allgood and looking forward to it. Now to find the message regarding the donation.....

Gazza - £10 sent via Paypal.

Mr Gazza · 09-01-2018, 10:35 PM

The first post of this thread is the core of Ciro's email that he sent me laying out the terms and format we agreed for our Weekender at his hotel.
He copied the very same to his reception staff, so that we would all be singing from the same hymn sheet. Clearly whoever is on the desk at the time of your call has their own interpretation of the deposit required. You should receive an email confirming your booking and stating deposit paid or not. So whatever happens you will settle the correct amount on checkout.
Just remember to say that you are with UKMOC when you book... Getting booked in is the main thing...

Thanks for signing up Char, UKsurfer, Stinger and Tracy.

Albie & Caroline
Rollo22
Mr Gazza
Alan C
mart64
JP
Doggy
BigOz
Grumpy
MrsC_772
MrC_772
BazRead (Sat Night Only)
Black Bob
Char
UKsurfer
Stinger101 & Tracey

chris yeatman · 09-01-2018, 10:42 PM

Albie & Caroline
Rollo22
Mr Gazza
Alan C
mart64
JP
Doggy
BigOz
Grumpy
MrsC_772
MrC_772
BazRead (Sat Night Only)
Black Bob*
Char
UKsurfer
Chris y
Stinger101 & Tracey

__________________

Mr Gazza · 09-01-2018, 10:57 PM

Nicely slotted in there Chris...Welcome aboard..

dacs · 10-01-2018, 02:13 PM

Albie & Caroline
Rollo22
Mr Gazza
Alan C
mart64
JP
Doggy
BigOz
Grumpy
MrsC_772
MrC_772
BazRead (Sat Night Only)
Black Bob*
Char
UKsurfer
Chris y
Stinger101 & Tracey
dacs
(tenner on its way Mr Gazza)

utopia · 10-01-2018, 02:50 PM

Sorry it took me a while to get round to booking.
I've always been cast iron certain to be attending but ........ stuff.
Anyway, I'm now booked for all three nights.
I think there was one more std single left after I grabbed mine, but plenty of superiors.

Albie & Caroline
Rollo22
Mr Gazza
Alan C
mart64
JP
Doggy
BigOz
Grumpy
MrsC_772
MrC_772
BazRead (Sat Night Only)
Black Bob*
Char
UKsurfer
Chris y
Stinger101 & Tracey
dacs
Utopia

Tenner on its way, Gazza.

Char · 10-01-2018, 03:58 PM

Just had a call from the hotel and they apologise profusely for the confusion over the deposits and the fact the wrong info was passed on

A £25 per night deposit is required as this was part of the original room deal that Gazza set up with Chiro for the event

Again the hotel were very apologetic and deposits will not be taken automatically - anyone who has booked and not given a deposit will be contacted shortly and before any money is taken from their account

Anyway good to see some more bookings

Mr Gazza · 10-01-2018, 05:52 PM

Thank you Char for a magnificent bump, you've really got the ball rolling now..

Thanks also for ironing out the deposit wrinkle with the hotel... I should have been on it.!

Thanks everyone for sending your donations, we can afford some nice trophies now and a modest little souvenir upon your arrival.

jonzi · 10-01-2018, 08:20 PM

Just bunged a tenner in the coffers.

I won't be staying, but I don't live too far away, so unless the old ball and chain organises something between now and then, I shall ride over for a day.

Mr Gazza · 10-01-2018, 08:46 PM

Thanks Jonzi... Nice gesture.
I'm hoping we will see a lot of day visitors, as The Sharnbrook sits central to an awful lot of members within easy striking distance.

If you live a little further out and can't justify the cost of a night at The Sharnbrook just for a day out, then consider B&B within 10 miles of The Sharnbrook.. Two options.
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/..._source=google
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/..._source=google

All the meals at The Sharnbrook are available to non-residents, so you can still have an evening with the gang.. Just not too much sauce if you need to ride back to bed!!

alan s4 · 11-01-2018, 02:39 PM

"easy striking distance"....from Glasgow! Is there a prize for the furthest travelled monster that could tempt me

Char · 11-01-2018, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan s4

"easy striking distance"....from Glasgow! Is there a prize for the furthest travelled monster that could tempt me

Hire a nice van and see if you can rope in some more from north of the border to join you and share the cost ! I know of at least one other who will be vanning or trailering it

Normally the Belgium's win the prize for the furthest travelled

Mr Gazza · 11-01-2018, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan s4

"easy striking distance"....from Glasgow! Is there a prize for the furthest travelled monster that could tempt me

Yes there will be a furthest travelled trophy. ( I won it last year)
I feel your pain Alan. Living in Norfolk, I always have to go about a hundred miles before I even start my journey. It would be good to see you, and to hand you a trophy to take back home...

Just to clarify my "easy striking distance" comment, what I meant was that The Sharnbrook lies in a fairly dense area of membership population and there should be plenty of members living well within a couple of hours ride. So hoping to see lots of folk popping in for a day, especially for the Sunday run and the jocularities in the afternoon.

09-01-2018, 03:02 PM	#31
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	UPDATE! UKSurfer and Char now booked Please note that there are only 11 rooms left for the 3 days of which 7 are superior - so if you want the standard cheaper room get booked in asap as only 4 left Also you DO NOT need to pay a deposit, they will just take your card details. You can then cancel at a later date if circumstances change. Call them direct on Tel 01234 783142 - they are very helpful We will be riding up from the Salisbury area probably around midday on the Friday if anyone wants to join us and the weather is fine we will be doing a semi scenic route , going via Oxford ish way (hopefully avoiding the A34) and happy to pick up and meet with others en route - will put up a post nearer the time for ride in options New members are most welcome - this is my 8th year - always a laugh even in the rain so don't be shy If you want to share a double with another member to cut costs then might be worth a post and its been known in the past for 4 'lads' to bunk up together __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

09-01-2018, 05:48 PM	#32
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	long time ago since I bunked up with uksurfer! Room booked at hotel for two nights sat/sun. __________________ What's that coming over the hill....... Last edited by chris yeatman; 09-01-2018 at 06:04 PM..

09-01-2018, 10:01 PM	#33
Stinger101 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alcester Bike: M1200s Posts: 242	Tracey & I booked for Friday & Saturday. The very nice receptionist said SHE HAD TO take a deposit. Not that I mind, so I paid it willingly, I just told her that Char said otherwise at 3pm today and that conflicting info was being given out by someone there. Allgood and looking forward to it. Now to find the message regarding the donation..... Gazza - £10 sent via Paypal. Last edited by Stinger101; 09-01-2018 at 10:06 PM.. Reason: Additional info for Gazza

09-01-2018, 10:35 PM	#34
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	The first post of this thread is the core of Ciro's email that he sent me laying out the terms and format we agreed for our Weekender at his hotel. He copied the very same to his reception staff, so that we would all be singing from the same hymn sheet. Clearly whoever is on the desk at the time of your call has their own interpretation of the deposit required. You should receive an email confirming your booking and stating deposit paid or not. So whatever happens you will settle the correct amount on checkout. Just remember to say that you are with UKMOC when you book... Getting booked in is the main thing... Thanks for signing up Char, UKsurfer, Stinger and Tracy. Albie & Caroline Rollo22 Mr Gazza Alan C mart64 JP Doggy BigOz Grumpy MrsC_772 MrC_772 BazRead (Sat Night Only) Black Bob Char UKsurfer Stinger101 & Tracey __________________

09-01-2018, 10:42 PM	#35
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	Albie & Caroline Rollo22 Mr Gazza Alan C mart64 JP Doggy BigOz Grumpy MrsC_772 MrC_772 BazRead (Sat Night Only) Black Bob* Char UKsurfer Chris y Stinger101 & Tracey __________________ __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

09-01-2018, 10:57 PM	#36
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	Nicely slotted in there Chris...Welcome aboard.. __________________

10-01-2018, 02:13 PM	#37
dacs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aylsham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 202	Albie & Caroline Rollo22 Mr Gazza Alan C mart64 JP Doggy BigOz Grumpy MrsC_772 MrC_772 BazRead (Sat Night Only) Black Bob* Char UKsurfer Chris y Stinger101 & Tracey dacs (tenner on its way Mr Gazza) __________________ NFN

10-01-2018, 02:50 PM	#38
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,562	Sorry it took me a while to get round to booking. I've always been cast iron certain to be attending but ........ stuff. Anyway, I'm now booked for all three nights. I think there was one more std single left after I grabbed mine, but plenty of superiors. Albie & Caroline Rollo22 Mr Gazza Alan C mart64 JP Doggy BigOz Grumpy MrsC_772 MrC_772 BazRead (Sat Night Only) Black Bob* Char UKsurfer Chris y Stinger101 & Tracey dacs Utopia Tenner on its way, Gazza.

10-01-2018, 03:58 PM	#39
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Just had a call from the hotel and they apologise profusely for the confusion over the deposits and the fact the wrong info was passed on A £25 per night deposit is required as this was part of the original room deal that Gazza set up with Chiro for the event Again the hotel were very apologetic and deposits will not be taken automatically - anyone who has booked and not given a deposit will be contacted shortly and before any money is taken from their account Anyway good to see some more bookings __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

10-01-2018, 05:52 PM	#40
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	Thank you Char for a magnificent bump, you've really got the ball rolling now.. Thanks also for ironing out the deposit wrinkle with the hotel... I should have been on it.! Thanks everyone for sending your donations, we can afford some nice trophies now and a modest little souvenir upon your arrival. __________________

10-01-2018, 08:20 PM	#41
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	Just bunged a tenner in the coffers. I won't be staying, but I don't live too far away, so unless the old ball and chain organises something between now and then, I shall ride over for a day. __________________ #48

10-01-2018, 08:46 PM	#42
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	Thanks Jonzi... Nice gesture. I'm hoping we will see a lot of day visitors, as The Sharnbrook sits central to an awful lot of members within easy striking distance. If you live a little further out and can't justify the cost of a night at The Sharnbrook just for a day out, then consider B&B within 10 miles of The Sharnbrook.. Two options. https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/..._source=google https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/..._source=google All the meals at The Sharnbrook are available to non-residents, so you can still have an evening with the gang.. Just not too much sauce if you need to ride back to bed!! __________________

11-01-2018, 02:39 PM	#43
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	"easy striking distance"....from Glasgow! Is there a prize for the furthest travelled monster that could tempt me