Abu Dhabi GT Meeting - Page 11

FRENCHIE44T · 10 Apr 2010, 20:50 (Ref:2670274)

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Originally Posted by m1fcf

I tried milking a camel once. It got a bit upset, I think I gave it the hump!!!

No answer to that otherwise I might be kicked off 10 tenths.

LOL

mini-mental · 10 Apr 2010, 20:51 (Ref:2670275)

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Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

Not a lot to see, mainly sand

Sand you cheeky sod!!!
There's loads to do.
http://www.r1ck.com/Things_To_Do.pdf

As we are getting there on Wednesday evening, I'm thinking of doing a Dhow Cruise (with dinner), or going to the 360 degree revolving resturant in the Marina Mall Tower. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque looks like a must see (probably on Thursday morning), and the Herratige Village in the afternoon. I'd love to do the Zoo, but it's quite a journey away, and the Space Walk, but as I've already jumped out of a plane, and at £35 for 2 minutes it would be over quickly

FRENCHIE44T · 10 Apr 2010, 21:28 (Ref:2670294)

Just found this on Yas Marina Circuit website. Looks like qualifying is similar to F1.

http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/uplo...%20ENGLISH.pdf

lawnmowerman · 12 Apr 2010, 22:23 (Ref:2671683)

thanks for all the useful advice ! I think i'll leave the fishing box at home though this time. They do come in handy to store your stuff in, keep it dry and also somewhere to sit though. Having sat on the support access road for lunch during the Grand Prix and seeing a Scorpion run across it, a small stool sounds good !

For those travelling from Manchester on Wednesday eve? see you all there. Ps dont do what i did last time i went. packed all my lotions, deodorants etc in my hand luggage, cos you will have it confiscated lol. well, i was always told that things like that had to go in the aircraft? not with the suitcases.

Robf · 12 Apr 2010, 22:54 (Ref:2671701)

Hi all,

I have to take dispersable asprin for a heart condition, will I be ok to take it as can't find a definate answer, it's not prescription I buy it over the counter 75mg version?

Thanks
Andy

gachjoel · 12 Apr 2010, 23:06 (Ref:2671707)

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Originally Posted by Robf

Hi all,

I have to take dispersable asprin for a heart condition, will I be ok to take it as can't find a definate answer, it's not prescription I buy it over the counter 75mg version?

Thanks
Andy

http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/restri...dication_.html

have a look on there, the thing you have to be careful with is what they are made up of, grab the box and compare it against the list, as i do recall some painkillers are banned

scottishsoilder · 13 Apr 2010, 07:08 (Ref:2671808)

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Originally Posted by gachjoel

http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/restri...dication_.html

have a look on there, the thing you have to be careful with is what they are made up of, grab the box and compare it against the list, as i do recall some painkillers are banned

Well I cant find my perscription pain killers, but it could just be our American Cousins have different name for them, but as I am just taking one strip of each will just have to risk it, its not like they could say I am trying to 'push' them.

PVDA · 13 Apr 2010, 07:15 (Ref:2671812)

We are actually getting Race 1 of this telecast LIVE into Australia on Foxtel pay TV so behave yourselves as we will be watching (Race 2 is a delayed telecast).

FRENCHIE44T · 13 Apr 2010, 09:11 (Ref:2671851)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

We are actually getting Race 1 of this telecast LIVE into Australia on Foxtel pay TV so behave yourselves as we will be watching (Race 2 is a delayed telecast).

I tried to see if there was any channels in UK showing it but could not find anything at the moment. Does anyone know who is showing it here??

Probably Motors TV in about a weeks time............

Dean Watson · 13 Apr 2010, 10:04 (Ref:2671894)

The races can be watched live online at www.gt1world.com and I think motors v are showing the races on their usual 2 week delay so should just get to watch the Abu Dhabi races before heading off to Silverstone for round 2

**Woolley** · 13 Apr 2010, 12:15 (Ref:2671953)

I think GTs were live on Men&Motors last year, don't know if that's the same for this year.

m1fcf · 13 Apr 2010, 12:21 (Ref:2671958)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

I think GTs were live on Men&Motors last year, don't know if that's the same for this year.

It came up in discussion at Thruxton about TV coverage, and someone mentioned then that Men&Motors had quietly disappeared from our screens. Any one able to confirm or deny this?

Althought not entirley the best way, Justin.TV might have a few links to coverage being broadcast in other places.

mattt · 13 Apr 2010, 12:49 (Ref:2671976)

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Originally Posted by m1fcf

It came up in discussion at Thruxton about TV coverage, and someone mentioned then that Men&Motors had quietly disappeared from our screens. Any one able to confirm or deny this?
..

It appears to have been replaced with the ITV HD channel

Motorsportgirli · 13 Apr 2010, 12:55 (Ref:2671980)

Weather looks good, forecast of showers on saturday but only light

Flag Wave · 13 Apr 2010, 20:42 (Ref:2672287)

Right, If your going to try to check in on line don't bother. As BARC have given us all the same booking ref and e-ticket ref, Etihads web site wont allow for 100 odd marshals to squeeze onto one seat. However if anyone has any ideas please do tell. This by the way is for LHR flights.
CARRY ON!!

m1fcf · 13 Apr 2010, 20:58 (Ref:2672300)

Not sure whether it makes any difference, but I have just registered for my free Ethihad Guest membership card - part of the registration allows you to choose window or aisle seat and also your meal preference.

Registration is via the Etihad website, and gives you a temporary card for use straight away. May not make any difference this close to people flying out, but might make something for the next time (if you get to go again)

in other news, the cars have already arrived at Yas Marina, as can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/y9w4ty3

FRENCHIE44T · 13 Apr 2010, 23:22 (Ref:2672368)

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Originally Posted by m1fcf

Not sure whether it makes any difference, but I have just registered for my free Ethihad Guest membership card - part of the registration allows you to choose window or aisle seat and also your meal preference.

Registration is via the Etihad website, and gives you a temporary card for use straight away. May not make any difference this close to people flying out, but might make something for the next time (if you get to go again)

I done that, but got this message, just my luck.

The number of guests selected for web check has exceeded the limit. You are kindly requested to check-in at the airport.

gachjoel · 13 Apr 2010, 23:57 (Ref:2672377)

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1fcf

Not sure whether it makes any difference, but I have just registered for my free Ethihad Guest membership card - part of the registration allows you to choose window or aisle seat and also your meal preference.

Registration is via the Etihad website, and gives you a temporary card for use straight away. May not make any difference this close to people flying out, but might make something for the next time (if you get to go again)

we have got the card already, but i think the preferences only come in to play if you book yourself thru Ethiad, but you do get the air miles regardless, as long as you present your membership card at check in,
if you don't get this time, keep your ticket and you can reclaim the via the Ethiad website..
besides all of that, see you at the airport/hotel/circuit.
be safe and have a good flight and enjoy the experience...

Gary

ss24355261 · 14 Apr 2010, 05:16 (Ref:2672454)

steve swallow
Just tryed to book on line for the flight to Dubai at 2100 hrs and got the same message too many names to book on line must book at the airport.

m1fcf · 14 Apr 2010, 10:51 (Ref:2672562)

Ok so I am Leaving it late, but the heathrow advice is 3 hours prior to departure for check in. Is this check in closes 3 hours before departure or it opens 3 hours before?

Any seasoned travellers left online to advise?

Dan Friel · 14 Apr 2010, 11:35 (Ref:2672585)

Opens.

m1fcf · 14 Apr 2010, 11:39 (Ref:2672588)

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Originally Posted by Dan Friel

Opens.

Thnx - that is what I thought it was but popping round for coffee with mum/'seasoned traveller' got me all confused.

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