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Ripley 2009

Am I imagining it, or has the date changed? I'm sure when I first checked I was actually off work on the weekend of this meet. Now, I need to put in for time off. Is the date fixed now? I realise it's early days but my shifts are fixed for many years to come, so getting a few days off out of rota needs some cunning planning.
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Yes, the date is changed from 08 - the pub double booked and we lost out.

So for 09 it's 18-21 June 2009, at Ripley. Registration opens soon.

There will be other events, currently in the planning!
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That's OK I'll get the time off booked early. I'll be at Ripley. Probably in the Travelodge before anyone mentions it.
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I dont know whether this is of any relevance at all, but the 18 -21 june is also the British F1 Grand prix at Silverstone.

I have bought my F1 tickets so as much as i would have liked to go to Ripley, i will look out for other events with HU

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Most likely the same weekend as the farmyard party too.
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Most likely the same weekend as the farmyard party too.
Yes it look pretty likely.Although having been to the Farmyard no end of times I fancy a change next year.
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I dont know whether this is of any relevance at all, but the 18 -21 june is also the British F1 Grand prix at Silverstone.

I have bought my F1 tickets so as much as i would have liked to go to Ripley, i will look out for other events with HU

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F1 versus Horizons at Ripley? There's no contest, Lee. Are you well?
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F1 versus Horizons at Ripley? There's no contest, Lee. Are you well?

Must be something wrong with me to pay £209.00 for the bloody ticket ..
and thats one of the cheapest tickets..

I will call the doctor on Monday morning.....
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Must be something wrong with me to pay £209.00 for the bloody ticket ..
and thats one of the cheapest tickets..

I will call the doctor on Monday morning.....
Good man! Sell that bloody ticket on the internet, then take out a Gold or Contributing Horizons Membership and do yourself a favour. And still have loads of money left over. And bring your doctor to Ripley too.
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tickets on sale yet?

bit confused after the mini-meet in Somerset last weekend.
couple of guys said that tickets were already selling quickly, but the site says registration will start soon.

Is there a HU black market, or have I just been mis-informed? :confused1:

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How will be know when regisitration is open for the Ripley Event?
I have been asked if I would like to be one of the much needed volunteers - and I very happy to.... if I can get a place ! Nigel
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