[FTO MEET] Killarney/Kenmare [9th/10th Aug 2008]

[CJ]

Looks like the weekend is shaping up well guys, good work!

Can we finalise arrangements in terms regional convoys, times, final meet up and itinery? MJ / MfFTO - you seem to know the general area - recommendations please.

CJ

[Dragonheart]

Cork regional meet organised apart from meeting time.

My suggestion for the full gathering is;

13.00 - Everyone meets in Killarney, probably the bus station / outlet centre car park as its the one thats got the most room. Its on the Cork side of Killarney.
13.30 - After acquaintantces made we strike off for the tunnel road, will be going out the main cork road and turing off to Kilgarvan, (the home of Jackie Healy Rae for those interested), and into Kenmare, or just by-pass it as thats possible too if we dont want to travel through it just yet. [60km, approx 45 mins]

On the way over the tunnel road may get the chance for some quick photos by the tunnel, or position someone on the opposite side with a video camera to get everyone coming through.

14.15 - Arrive in Glengarriff, stop in the garage for coffee, petrol, and a general stretch of the legs.
14.30 - Leave for Adrigole, theres a good road going up hill with an overtaking lane if someone wants to do a fly-by video.
14.50 - Arrive at the base of the Healy Pass. I suggest running someone up there to get a video of all the cars coming up, the whole pass can be seen from the top and I think it would make some amazing photos and an even better video!



Once we reach the top of the pass theres a layby or 2, we can pull in for more photos, some great ones overlooking the lake in the valley maybe, and if theres no cars around the shop at the top we might get ones looking over the pass.

15.30 (Approx) - Leave for Lauragh.
15.50 - Arrive at the B+B.

How does that sound? Shane feel free to throw your thoughts on that, you know the area too and if theres anywhere you think would be a good photo shoot spot shout, or if theres anything you think should change there.

One thing I will say is the roads are bendy and corners are sometimes tighter than you think and can come on you sudden, I think everyone should be aware that not all of us are used to driving roads like this so keep back a nice bit, (obviously not too far) from the person in front, just in case braking suddenly is needed.
Thats about all I have to shed on the subject!

Oh ya, Shane, we stopping off in the Sibin just before Lauragh?!

[Sebastian]

looks like fun to drive through there

[Myfeckin FTO]

Looks like a good plan MJ. The only thing I would add is to perhaps consider going over the mountain route from Killarney to Kenmare rather than via Kilgarvan. Thats where we got these photos-
http://www.fto-ireland.com/meets/Kerry_ ... 00506.html
http://www.fto-ireland.com/meets/Kerry_ ... 00524.html

+ one from Kenmare

http://www.fto-ireland.com/meets/Kerry_ ... 00607.html


+ one from Castletownbere

http://www.fto-ireland.com/meets/Kerry_ ... 00598.html

These are all great roads for driving - I'm sure there will be plenty of stops along the way for photos etc so the above timeline is probably optimistic but we'll be in no panic.

[Dragonheart]

The only thing I would add is to perhaps consider going over the mountain route from Killarney to Kenmare rather than via Kilgarvan.

Yup, good call. That'd be a better road for us cause the Kilgarvan one is a bit boring.
Will you take lead so Shane cause I'm not too sure that road, only ever use the other one.

[Dragonheart]

Plan revised;

13.00 - Everyone meets in Killarney, probably the bus station / outlet centre car park as its the one thats got the most room. Its on the Cork side of Killarney.
13.30 - After acquaintantces made we strike off for the tunnel road, will be going over the mountain route from Killarney to Kenmare.

On the way over the tunnel road may get the chance for some quick photos by the tunnel, or position someone on the opposite side with a video camera to get everyone coming through.

14.15 - Arrive in Glengarriff, stop in the garage for coffee, petrol, and a general stretch of the legs.
14.30 - Leave for Adrigole, theres a good road going up hill with an overtaking lane if someone wants to do a fly-by video.
14.50 - Arrive at the base of the Healy Pass. I suggest running someone up there to get a video of all the cars coming up, the whole pass can be seen from the top and I think it would make some amazing photos and an even better video!

Once we reach the top of the pass theres a layby or 2, we can pull in for more photos, some great ones overlooking the lake in the valley maybe, and if theres no cars around the shop at the top we might get ones looking over the pass.

15.30 (Approx) - Leave for Lauragh.
15.50 - Arrive at the B+B.

Like Shane said the times are optimistic but we have no rush to be sticking to them, I only threw them down for somerough idea.

[CJ]

Good work guys. Depending on the wetaher situation on Sunday, we could busy ourselves with another drive or activity if the opportunity arises.

CJ

[elaine]

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Muad_dib77 + Mrs (OK)
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO) - Single room
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 - Elaine+4 (o)
10 -

[Dragonheart]

Wow, +4! Good stuff Elaine!!

[elaine]

Yes john and the kids

[Dragonheart]

Yes john and the kids

I know ya. Presume its the scooby so thats coming?
On that note whose bringing ftos, I know the people that only have ftos are bringing them but CJ and Muad, ye bringing ftos or the VR4 and OPC? We def have 5 ftos at least anyway.

[TopCat]

We'll have to arrange a black convoy from Limerick...any takers?

Yeah, I'm on for that anyway Bernard, might do something better than Mickie D's for breakfast this time though!

[CJ]

[but CJ and Muad, ye bringing ftos or the VR4 and OPC

We'll be bringing the FTO, its an FTO meet after all (with a token Z or two thrown in )

CJ

[fatboyfat7]

Still no news on the car lads so Im going to be touch and go as to wether I can make this one. Think its a bit unfair to be holding a bed so its back up for grabs! Revised list|:

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Muad_dib77 + Mrs (OK)
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 - Elaine+4 (o)
10 -

I'll leave the name down just in case. Id be gutted to miss it.

[Myfeckin FTO]

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Muad_dib77 + Mrs (OK)
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 - Elaine+4 (o) - apartment 1
10 -

Dragonheart, TopCat, Muad-dib & Misterbishi - Are ye intending on staying overnight? If so what accomadation do ye need.

Also I can arrange food in the Pub for the evening - we should get a table or two together - I presume everyone will want food?

[optical illusion]

Ack, I'm inconsolable...

Why oh why do the shop open days have to be THIS WEEKEND!!!!

[Bernard]

You don't have any more branches opening in September do you?

[Dragonheart]

Ya Shane I need accomodation, I had it beside my name there in an earlier post but its diappeared off the recent one for some reason. Either 2 singles, or a twin, which ever is available. Cheers.

[Muad_dib77]

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Muad_dib77 + Mrs (OK)
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 - Elaine+4 (o) - apartment 1
10 -

Dragonheart, TopCat, Muad-dib & Misterbishi - Are ye intending on staying overnight? If so what accomadation do ye need.

Also I can arrange food in the Pub for the evening - we should get a table or two together - I presume everyone will want food?

I'm gutted - but I'll have to pull out of this one Really sorry I can't make it.


Revised list:

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Elaine+4 (o) - apartment 1
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 -
10 -

[TopCat]

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat + 1 (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room
06 - Elaine+4 (o) - apartment 1
07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 -
10 -

Not gonna be able to stay for the overnight, but if you need number for the food in the pub, you can include myself and herself,
Cheers Shane.

[optical illusion]

You don't have any more branches opening in September do you?

NO. FRIKKIN. WAY.

I'm the manager now, I make the hours

[Myfeckin FTO]

01 - Dragonheart - Twin room
02 - Bernard (O) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (O) - Double room
04 - TopCat + 1
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (O) - Double room
06 - Elaine+4 (O) - apartment 1
07 - fatboyfat7 (O)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 -
10 -

Revised to show all accomodation.

[misterbishi]

01 - Dragonheart
02 - Bernard (KO) - Single room
03 - MfFTO + 1 (KO) - Double room
04 - TopCat (K)
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (KO) - Double room

07 - fatboyfat7 (KO)
08 - Misterbishi (O)
09 - Elaine+4 (o) - apartment 1
10 -

Dragonheart, TopCat, Muad-dib & Misterbishi - Are ye intending on staying overnight? If so what accomadation do ye need.

Also I can arrange food in the Pub for the evening - we should get a table or two together - I presume everyone will want food?

Thanks Shane, I'll take a single bed please and sign me up for the grub as well!

[Myfeckin FTO]

.............

Thanks Shane, I'll take a single bed please and sign me up for the grub as well!

Grand - BTW guys its unlikely ye'll all get single rooms - more likely the guys looking for single rooms will have the bachelor pad out the back which are all twin rooms - The "bachelor" pad is actually the best accomodation there - comes with a nice kitchen/living area and flatscreen TV.

01 - Dragonheart - Twin room in Bachelor Pad
02 - Bernard (O) - Bachelor Pad
03 - MfFTO + 1 (O) - Double room
04 - TopCat + 1
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (O) - Double room
06 - Elaine+4 (O) - apartment 1
07 - fatboyfat7 (O)
08 - Misterbishi (O) - Bachelor Pad
09 -
10 -

[colm_mcm]

01 - Dragonheart - Twin room in Bachelor Pad
02 - Bernard (O) - Bachelor Pad
03 - MfFTO + 1 (O) - Double room
04 - TopCat + 1
05 - CJ + Mrs CJ (O) - Double room
06 - Elaine+4 (O) - apartment 1
07 - fatboyfat7 (O)
08 - Misterbishi (O) - Bachelor Pad
09 - colm_mcm (O) - Bacholer Pad
10 -