Half way to Nantes....

Got to the hotel in Calais about 8, after we nearly drove back onto the euro tunnell! We were even in the queue and had to ask some chap to backup to let us out…still we made it and that’s all that matters.

Checked in and aout the door by five past 8, and off to the John Bull pub…which is an old English boozer in the middle of a massive shopping mall.

After a checking in with the organisers of the rally and a few beers, our thoughts turned to food…only Mark C braved the curry on offer, the rest f the team opting for burgers..probably the wisest choice on reflection….

The hotel room was basic but functional, one double bed with a single bunk over it. I havnt slept in a bunk since I was about twelve so that was an experience, especially trying to get up at 4 in the morning for a leak…in the dark…hmmm

The next morning we headed out to the car park which was now FULL of bangers. Some mighty efforts from some of the teams too, especially one team who had mounted a mast and sails on top of a Vauxhal Carlton..awesome.

Mark Bradley the organiser, gave a brief err breif to the crowd and we were off, heading to Nantes.

Were half way there as I write this, most of the bangers have split up across this bit of France, each making their own way to the next stop. We have bumped into a few on our way, not litrally of course, well not yet anyway.

The cars still going strong, although the knocking from the clutch is getting a bit worse, but most of the driving is cruising along dual carriageways so its not a major problem.

Biggest issue we have is the bloomin CD player. Seems to be a bit random about what CD’s it will or will not play. And I can tell you now, French radio is rubbish.

Oh well we’ll survive I’m sure.

All for now update you later hopefully from Nantes!

In Dover!

Got to Dover about 3.30, headed into town and got a beer and a mcd's.
Now on the boat headed for france.et two other teams. Good bunch.
I can smell curry, so all for now. Will update later from the hotel.
T

Not long now....

Not sure if its nerves that are kicking in a bit, I think its probebly more anticipation about what the car will do and wether we'll get any problems with it on the way down.
I'm typing this as England slot home thier third goal of the night (come on England), lets hope that it all goes as well for us as it has tonight for them.

Bags are packed, music sorted....lets go!!!!

I'll try and get the next post on when we get to dover.

PS number 4 just went in.... :) perhaps the next rally should be too South Africa???

We are 4 again!

We have found another nutter to fill Chris's boots...Russell's Cousin!

So were back up to 4 which is fantastic news and means less driving for everyone!

More soon...

Some pictures...with added stickers!

Still a bit down this morning, but the car has been decorated so thats cheered us up a bit...heres some photos....

Just two days to go...the good news and the bad news...

So with just two days to go I thought a quick update would be in order.
Chris, resourceful as ever, has managed to sort out a big load of gold paint and with cap in hand Russ's next door neighbour has sprayed our roof! I'll uplod the photos tommorow, but it looks great!
Chris also sorted a Stereo so that we can pump out the bangin Bangra and bollywood hits, and a massive box of "stuff" including triangles, first aid kits, hi vis and bulbs etc.
So now for the bad news...after all the help and generosity that Chris's garage have offered they have now told him he cant take the time off work...the Bleeeeps...

All I can say is, Chris, I am gutted for you and thanks for putting so much effort into getting the car sorted, we wouldnt be going had it not been for all your efforts so cheers.
I know your gutted now, but if we do another one of these then hopefully youll be able to make it.

So we are a man down, and an important man too as he was our spanner man. The urgent quest for a new 4th member has started in earnest, but with only a couple of days to go we could be stuffed. Hopefully a quick meeting tommorow will sort things out one way or another...

All for now...a very down Team Curry Thunder.

One week to go!!!

Just a quick update...with only one week to go!

Our total is now up to £723 which is astounding. Top marks go to Russ who managed to pull in over £200 quid from the regulars at his local watering hole...nice one.

Just uploading a couple of photo's of a fully functional Curry Thunder...hopefully this week it will get it's new livery....

Will post again with some more photys when it's done!