Rico

Depends how adventurous you are feeling Edmon. Could also throw into the mix Ostrow Wlkp and Zielona Gora, but these aren't quite on the straight line between Wroclaw and Leszno. Zielona Gora would most likely only be do-able if your group went for a hire car option (can't locate info on buses between Wroclaw and ZG), however Ostrow is definitely feasible by train, then travelling onto Poznan. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourselves wherever you end up. Rico

Letter received today on behalf of a friend, confirming arrangements for collecting complimetary tickets at the Millenium Stadium. All appears to be in order. Rico

Your question was phrased as "Outside of things like F1 and other similar motor sports". If you wished to exclude all Motor Sports then why didn't you ask the question "Outside of all motor sports...." ? Definitely a pattern though, Motor Sport allow the test to be over a number of events, no motor, the majority are one offs. Speedway is just fitting in with an accepted practice. Rico

Powerboating Ski-jumping Air racing Do you need any more ? Rico

Looks like there is a rather large gap in the timetable from Gorzow to Poznan on the Sunday night, with the departures being at 1908 arr 2120 2331 arr 0146 I guess it depends on the start time of the meeting in Gorzow, as to whether the first train mentioned is a possibility or not. If not, then it might mean having to drink for a little while in Gorzow before returning by train. Might have to have a word with my travelling companions and check their thoughts regarding the feasability of sorting a bus out. Rico

The Polrail site has gone a bit wonky on me, but I'm sure when I checked previously it wasn't a problem to get back after the meeting. Will check when the site is back working for me and post the train times. Rico

Our group is planning on going along to the Gorzow v Czestochowa match on the Sunday - most likely just going on the train, unless of course there is a large demand for a bus trip for this, then I would consider running something, but tbh it would probably just be easier to go on the train. Special interest in this match for us as THJ will be riding for Gorzow, not to mention getting to see Gollob, Nicki P, Hancock, Holta etc. Gorzow Wlkp is around 2 hours by train from Poznan, with a few trains due to run on the Sunday afternoon. So, I'd say book your return for the Monday Rico

Check the Polrail site Trains from Leszno to Wroclaw after the GP at 2356 arr 0135 or 0300 arr 0432. Rico

Wow - some good derbies in that lot on SWC weekend - Zielona Gora is not too far from Leszno Dave and the atmosphere there would be incredible. Of course Mateusz will tell you the big one is when Bydgoszcz go to the posh new stadium in Torun Looks like a trip to Gorzow after the Leszno GP might be on the cards. Rico

Wouldn't want to put such a high-pressure job on someone with a dodgy ticker. Rico

Pah, as if - that would involve effort. Rico

Was having Nikki on your coach on Friday night not enough HW ? Rico

Aha, well that's someone sat behind me with a name to the face Rico

Thanks for the kind words and to those that have thanked me privately also. I'm glad everything ran fairly smoothly on the day and a huge thanks to Mama for his assistance in getting the trip organised. While the racing wasn't up to much at Zielona Gora I did enjoy the whole day out and was glad to hear that you all got back to your destinations safely. Huge thanks goes to Nikki for sorting vodka for the trip down, definitely made the trip go quicker and to Tommy and his cousin Michal for hosting our group during / after the meeting. It's on my must-do list now, to experience a league match in Zielona Gora - that would be incredible. It was nice to meet all of you - who knows maybe there will be a Road Trip 3, or perhaps something a little different Rico

Everyone, Today I received a request that the bus leaves a bit earlier than we originally planned (from the coach company). I've had to say no to this as there may be some that won't pick up the message at this late stage, however I would ask you all to be at the departure point as early as possible as the intention will be that the buses depart at 11.30am at the latest. As soon as everyone is there we will go, or 11.30am. Whichever is the later. I could have done without receiving this message (as I like my sleep, especially after a Saturday night in Bydgoszcz), but if we can all be there in good time, things will go as smoothly as possible. Cheers Rico

Hi Lawrence, I only have a note of the contacts for each group - I've found it hard enough to keep track of them without keeping a note of 90 odd. Can't wait to cach up with you Friday. Cheers Rico

Final details re the trip have now been e-mailed out to the main contacts for each group. I do need a reply to the message please. The most important details are Departure point will be the City Hotel @ 11.30am next Sunday. If you haven't received the e-mail please let me know asap. Rico

Had to think twice about it, but I guess she can come along. Rico

Due to problems with their airline unfortunately this has meant that 21 people have had to pull out of the trip. http://www.pb.pl/Default2.aspx?ArticleID=f...68-e521aeeaa6c9 - very unfortunate with the timing of this decision. If anyone else is interested, then there is now some spare capacity on the bus. Rico

Hi Toutmaster, The key to this is when filling out the form that you agree to pay the bank charges applied at the other end as well - when I've paid money to Poland previously I've not had to worry about this, but it was something that they included in the small print of the e-mail from the club. I have every sympathy with the problems some of you have had with this and hopefully all will be resolved. Rico

JSR, I'd suggest e-mailing the club and explaining that you'll pay the additional 40zl on pick up as it would actually cost you around 180 zl (£25 charge this end plus another 40zl at the other end), plus the 40zl charge. I ended up taking a firm stance with a hotel who wanted me to pay a small deposit for a room - and they saw the sense in my comments. Sorry a few of you are having hassle re the tickets - I was contemplating doing the stadium tickets as part of the buses, but as they didn't get released till so late in the day I decided against it. I hope you get this resolved to your satisfaction. If you don't get your message across to the club I'd suggest contacting Tommy on here by pm and I'm sure he'll try and assist where possible. Rico

Stick them in a hostel http://www.bydgoszcz.eu/turystyka/noclegi/ Rico

private message sent to you shankley2008 Rico

No worries Trev - that was one of the reasons for highlighting the cheques received and updating it as and when they arrived to make sure if anyone's cheque had gone into the black hole of the Royal Mail, they could at least see that I hadn't received it. Thanks for letting me know - see you soon. Rico

According to their website coverage starts at 5pm on Sky Sports 2, which would mean the transmission is indeed live as Latvia is currently 2 hours ahead of UK time. Rico