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samfieldhouse
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Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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 Re: Spain 2013 Gay_Joe wrote: I'll have to speak to Mads, she seemed absolutely adiment that she wasn't going anywhere near a ferry and that she'd never get on one if her life depended on it.... this could take some time if not then we'll be in the tunnel... The real issue here, is the cost of fuel from Calais to the WM. Presuming you get 200 miles on a tank, last week the price of fuel was about €1.40 a litre - you'd be looking at €350-€400 on fuel to get you there and back  If I can get a return ferry to spain for similar money I think it would be worth the saving on money and time.
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Jono
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Joined: December 8th, 2008, 5:58 pm
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Location: Near Matlock, Derbyshire
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Re: Spain 2013 Don't forget to factor in the cost of fuel for the drive to and from a Spanish port though - Alcaniz certainly isn't near to any of those. I think I will go for the long drive and short boat.
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| October 11th, 2012, 2:49 pm |
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samfieldhouse
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Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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Re: Spain 2013 After posting that I had a look at ferries. Best I could do was Portsmouth - Bilbao and then Santander - Portsmouth for £500  Alcaniz is about 4 hours from the ports. Coops is looking at group discounts so I'm hoping he comes up with something. It's about 800 miles from Calais, I'd just rather be exploring Spain that caning through France.
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Rumble602
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Joined: January 26th, 2009, 10:16 pm
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Location: Derbyshire
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Re: Spain 2013 I'm with you there Sam. My current favoured option is the long cruise both ways to either Bilbao or Santander (the Guggenheim is a big plus, and there's a branch of the other on my high street) and exploring a bit of Spain / pyrennes. Currently putting cash aside into a bank account specifically for this trip... expensive stuff this larking about in cars.
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samfieldhouse
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Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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Re: Spain 2013 Rumble602 wrote: Currently putting cash aside into a bank account specifically for this trip... expensive stuff this larking about in cars. I'm buying Premium Bonds  I figured that: a) Interest reates are shite, so I may as well be in with a chance of winning a decent prize. b) My record of 'untouchable' savings isn't good. This way I can't easily access the money until next year!
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Russell
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Joined: November 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm
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Location: West Sussex, U.K.
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Re: Spain 2013 This is creeping ever closer isn't it?
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Neil
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Joined: November 28th, 2008, 11:14 pm
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Location: Cornwall, UK
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Re: Spain 2013 Russell wrote: This is creeping ever closer isn't it? *nods* 
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Rumble602
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Joined: January 26th, 2009, 10:16 pm
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Location: Derbyshire
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Re: Spain 2013 Ferry booked.
Portsmouth to Bilbao... out on 24th back on the 6th.
There's a few discount codes floating about... cheers oboe. Saved 10% on ferry but not cabins.
Still came to £889.20 but only 25 quid now balance in June.... ouch my car cost less then that.
No going back now... roll on the good times.
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Two Chevrons
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Joined: August 17th, 2010, 11:47 pm
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Location: Chichester West Sussex
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Re: Spain 2013 I really fancy going, I think I owe it to myself after a shitty end to the year for me, but the mrs don't fancy it, I do fancy an adventure tho... And you only live once.. Ill see ££ could be a bit of an issue but what the hell after having the big C your outlook on life somewhat changes
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Jonathan
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Joined: January 1st, 2009, 7:37 pm
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Location: Disunited Kingdom
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Re: Spain 2013 You can always offer empty seats with 'contributions' to help pay the fuel and ferry crossing.
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