24-02-2010, 08:39 AM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
(24-02-2010, 12:30 AM)El Gordo Wrote: (23-02-2010, 02:59 PM)suzieq Wrote: Say, just looking at a flight leaving Dublin at 15:50 - do you think that is possible?
Suzie
Yes, it's possible, and if that's the flight you want to be on, we will make sure you get there. Not that we're trying to get rid of you.... in fact, I'd much prefer to join you for your curry than go shopping. Though perhaps 'the boys' might just find something to do in Dublin while others do the shopping thing.
This may come as a shock to some but I intend drinking Guinness in Dublin. Not to the point of collapse you understand, but I feel strongly that when one travels to Mecca it would be churlish not to pray.
So, 12:00 out, 20:40 back for the curry deniers?
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
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25-02-2010, 08:29 AM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
(24-02-2010, 05:07 PM)El Gordo Wrote: Sheesh, my first look at vehicle hire is frightening.
In Spain it was around £200. In Ireland, for a similar vehicle the quotes I'm seeing are, gulp, around £700 so far :-(
At this rate, it would be cheaper to hire 2 cars.
Will keep looking.
That was my conclusion too EG. Monstrously cheaper and certainly would afford greater flexibility.
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25-02-2010, 01:42 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Sweder +1 SP +1 booked 10:40 am out 9th 20:40 pm 13th back
Flights worked out a bit steeper than advertised once all the little 'extras' accrued. Checking 1 bag per couple to avoid liquids debacle at LGW - worth a tenner each way in my book.
Re: cars - let's go with the lowest cost option.
8 people fit comfortably in 2 cars and as SP says gives us flexibility on last day if some wnat to head back to Dublin earlier.
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25-02-2010, 02:11 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Just looked on the Hertz site as an example and we can get 2 Ford Focuses (Foci??) for around £180.
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01-04-2010, 11:17 AM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Any news on vehicle hire old chap? I can do it if you like.
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05-04-2010, 02:44 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
I´ve had a look at several companies operating at Dublin airport. If we rent the car on Saturday morning and take it back on Tuesday at 6 pm, these would be the different quotes:
Budget - Volkswagen Golf € 78
Hertz - Ford Focus prepaid € 104 - on the spot € 119
Avis - Ford Focus € 87,49
Sixt - Volkswagen Golf € 46, 44
Europcar - Peugeot 307 € 59,60
We should have a look at what each company includes for the insurance.
All the models are with five doors-
In some cases, the car can be picked up at Dublin city centre and taken back at the airport.
Saludos desde Almería
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05-04-2010, 03:28 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Thanks for looking Antonio.
2 cars have now been booked for the duration.
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05-04-2010, 08:06 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Gracias, SP.
Have a safe journey, Suzie and all the others.
As I´m arriving at around 5 pm, Shall we all meet at 7 pm at the hotel lobby?
Looking forward to meeting all of you on Friday.
Antonio
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05-04-2010, 11:33 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
Hi All
As SP says, we have sorted out the cars, but thanks for looking Antonio. The cost including insurance etc is £90 per car (Ford Focus).
Suzie - we're arriving at 12 noon, so are actually a bit ahead of you. Will PM my phone number.
By the way, I've not done any running for weeks and have got very fat. Went for a very mild plod last week and still felt a twinge in the left calf, so I'm not even thinking of running. However, I am planning to walk the course to enjoy the scenery and get the goody bag.
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06-04-2010, 12:13 PM,
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RE: Connemarathon 2010 - All welcome
(05-04-2010, 11:33 PM)El Gordo Wrote: Hi All
As SP says, we have sorted out the cars, but thanks for looking Antonio. The cost including insurance etc is £90 per car (Ford Focus).
Suzie - we're arriving at 12 noon, so are actually a bit ahead of you. Will PM my phone number.
By the way, I've not done any running for weeks and have got very fat. Went for a very mild plod last week and still felt a twinge in the left calf, so I'm not even thinking of running. However, I am planning to walk the course to enjoy the scenery and get the goody bag.
Gracias, EG.
See you soon
Antonio
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