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Old 05-22-2013, 05:49 PM
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I think people will need to work together to book their accommodation at the Hilton. Its a litle outside of my remit.

Ill put a reservation in for a 3 bedroom apartment for yourself, myself and Peter if that's ok with you guys. Thursday night we can always get takeaways and spend some time preparing the cars. Dont worry John you wont be the bride LOL! We will be staying Thurs and Fri night.

Perhaps the others can group together during the next HD day and block book apartments in groups of two or three.

Its probably a good idea for us to use Tonys suggestion in Fielding. Id imagine a few of the other Playday drivers will be staying there. Ill look into costs.
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I think people will need to work together to book their accommodation at the Hilton. Its a litle outside of my remit.

Ill put a reservation in for a 3 bedroom apartment for yourself, myself and Peter if that's ok with you guys. Thursday night we can always get takeaways and spend some time preparing the cars. Dont worry John you wont be the bride LOL! We will be staying Thurs and Fri night.

Perhaps the others can group together during the next HD day and block book apartments in groups of two or three.

Its probably a good idea for us to use Tonys suggestion in Fielding. Id imagine a few of the other Playday drivers will be staying there. Ill look into costs.
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Gents. Ive indicated to Tony most of us will be interested in an ICEBREAKER at the HD Playday on the 7th September. Im sure at least 8 out of our group will want to attend if nothing else to shake down our cars and have any last minutes adjustments made over the following days and preceding the track tour. I recommend we take it easy on the day, primarily concentrate on tyre temps, camber, sway bars and shocks (if adjustable). No broken gear....
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Originally Posted by Macca
I think people will need to work together to book their accommodation at the Hilton. Its a litle outside of my remit.

Ill put a reservation in for a 3 bedroom apartment for yourself, myself and Peter if that's ok with you guys. Thursday night we can always get takeaways and spend some time preparing the cars. Dont worry John you wont be the bride LOL! We will be staying Thurs and Fri night.
Appreciate that thanks - I'm in for the 2 nights.
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Originally Posted by Macca
Gents. Ive indicated to Tony most of us will be interested in an ICEBREAKER at the HD Playday on the 7th September. Im sure at least 8 out of our group will want to attend if nothing else to shake down our cars and have any last minutes adjustments made over the following days and preceding the track tour. I recommend we take it easy on the day, primarily concentrate on tyre temps, camber, sway bars and shocks (if adjustable). No broken gear....
Sounds good. Not sure I have much left to break but you never know
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Sounds good. Not sure I have much left to break but you never know
Its me breaking the car I'm most worried about truth be told! Its all very easy on a dry track over summer and all so very different in the rain on a cold Septembers day....
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Originally Posted by Macca
Its me breaking the car I'm most worried about truth be told! Its all very easy on a dry track over summer and all so very different in the rain on a cold Septembers day....
You just need three words Four Wheel Drive
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Originally Posted by John McM
You just need three words Four Wheel Drive
How about these three - Famous Last Words LOL!
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Originally Posted by Macca

How about these three - Famous Last Words LOL!
Better than Did Not Finish .....
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I note no comments from Peter on this subject LOL!
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I'll drive from Hamilton to Taupo on the Friday morning. Hilton sounds fine -- I am tempted by Matt's generous offer, but it's probably easier to stick together, especially with the early start Saturday. Somebody will probably need to wake me up...

I don't have a preference for Palmy. I've only been there once, for a weekend when I was young. I remember just 2 things about the trip: our accommodation was like a prison, and it was bitterly cold the whole time. As long as they don't charge by the hour I'll trust your judgement Macca!
I was born down there - bloody cold and windy!! Mind you I now live in taupo. Hermmmm.......
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Originally Posted by Macca
I note no comments from Peter on this subject LOL!
Based on recent posts for me its 'Keeping Fingers Crossed...'
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Originally Posted by peterC2S
Based on recent posts for me its 'Keeping Fingers Crossed...'
Sorry Pete. I was being a bit obtuse. Was referring to the C4 in the wet....
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Originally Posted by Macca
I think people will need to work together to book their accommodation at the Hilton. Its a litle outside of my remit.

Ill put a reservation in for a 3 bedroom apartment for yourself, myself and Peter if that's ok with you guys. Thursday night we can always get takeaways and spend some time preparing the cars. Dont worry John you wont be the bride LOL! We will be staying Thurs and Fri night.

Perhaps the others can group together during the next HD day and block book apartments in groups of two or three.

Its probably a good idea for us to use Tonys suggestion in Fielding. Id imagine a few of the other Playday drivers will be staying there. Ill look into costs.
Hi folks

A business associate has an interest in the Taupo Hilton and I was chatting yesterday suggesting that we might stay there. He will make sure we are looked after, just mention "Porsche group" arriving 12-13 sept when booking. Good idea Macca, sort out who and What at the next HD event.
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Dave. Thats great. Well definitely do that. Peter - could you email Hilton for a quote and if you have to pay up front PM your account details and Ill get the money to you this weekend. Im sure John will do likewise....


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