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Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st May �
2nd June 2013
By: 1960SeriesII Date: November 26, 2012, 5:01 am
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Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st May �
2nd June 2013
Would like to invite again all leaf-sprung Land-Rover owners to
the the annual Birmabright Weekend in Kutna Hora, Czech
Republic. As always all kinds of leaf-sprung Land-Rovers are
welcome and the greenlaning trip will include only these.
We will stay at the same campsite we used in 2012, i.e. the
Santa Barbara camp site with nice eating/washing/toilet
facilities, adress as follows: Santa Barbara Camping, Tyrsova
988, Kutna Hora (49.954157, 15.260267 / +49� 57' 14.97", +15�
15' 36.96" or Google Maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=49.954157,+15.260267&num=1&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&t=m&z=…
The event�s programme
Friday, 31st May 2013:
- Arrival of participants during the day, the campsite is open
so early or late evening/night arrival is no problem.
- We will then proceed to taste whichever beer will be available
at the local pub/bar establishment, continuing until late hours
in anticipation of late arrivals.
Saturday, 1st June 2013
- During the morning hours we will stand, sit, lie around the
campsite, shout at each other, moan/brag/cry/chuckle about what
we did last night, chat together and stare under open bonnets.
In general, we usually wait for those who can't force themselves
to wake up in time for the announced time of departure for the
laning trip...
- Breakfast can be had in the local "pub", in 2012 this was in a
very homely manner.
- Departure for the laning trip is usually not before 11:00 � on
the contrary, usually we depart with at least 20-30 minutes
delay.
- The trip includes lanes and tarmac roads totalling some 70-100
kilometres in length, depending on how much time I can spare
during April weekends to prepare the route. Fuel tank at least
half-full (or half-empty) is advisable, I can help people with
directions (or guide a little low-on-fuel convoy) to the nearest
petrol station. The 2013 route is planned to include a stop at
the small medieval fortress/stronghold at Malesov, with some
hearty meal prepared for us at one of the local pubs. Another
stop is included for the traditional group photo at the Vysoka
hill.
- Another beer-drinking spree will follow in the evening.
Sunday, 2nd June 2013:
- Most participants usually bid farewell to others already
during breakfast (some already leave on Saturday), but the
programme will continue with a 9:00 departure for the National
Agricultural Museum in Caslav, where the event called Grand
Granddad�s Tractor is taking place (2012 participants will know
what it's like), with most of the museum�s exhibit�s (plus a lot
of those from visitors) are shown running. In 2013, it is likely
that we will have already two PTO's shown in action, although
one is still missing the belt pulley and the protective shield.
- There will be an exhibition of our vehicles at the museum
grounds, the plan is for our part of the programme to end about
noon. From there we can continue on for some more laning or we
can end the meeting there in the same manner like this year,
depends on each participants� itinerary.
Additional info:
Facilities:
The meeting will take place at a public campsite, with space for
tents and one small challet, which can accommodate 4-6 people.
There are shared showers and toilets, built about 3 years ago,
nice and clean. There's a small pub behind the reception desk
which serves (except beer) some basic food, like sausages, bread
and some cold meals. It's not exactly a luxury standard but
people used to drive Land-Rovers should find the facilities
sufficient. Beer usually costs between 70p and one pound per 0.5
litre glass, about the same costs a loaf of bread, for 5 or 6
pounds you can get a hearty meal here.
Driving regulations:
The most apparent difference (apart from driving on the right)
is the daylight lights-on rule, i.e. your lights need to be
switched all the time. You should have an internationally valid
proof of liability insurance (which is locally called the green
card, showing that your vehicle is insured and the validity of
the document), the speed limit for cities/towns/villages is 50
kph. Other than that it�s 90 kph outside cities/towns/villages
and 130 kph on motorways. Motorways are toll-roads, you need to
have a motorway sticker/vignette attached to the lower right
part of your windscreen, proving you have paid the toll. The
toll sticker for 10 days costs CZK 310 in 2013. To put this into
context, the maximum fine for not having that sticker is CZK
5000.
Currency:
CZK (approx. CZK 31-32 = 1 GBP) / if you need to change on week
days, you can do so at banks or exchange counters (there should
be a few in Kutna Hora as well, not sure about the weekend
office hours, better to stock up for the weekend on Friday).
VISA/MasterCard credit cards will be accepted in 90% of the
shops incl. most supermarkets, but not at the campsite.
Petrol prices:
About CZK 37-39 per litre (unleaded = called Natural 95 here) /
some stations here still sell the so called Special 91 (with the
lead-substituting additive included), which is usually slightly
cheaper. There are two fuel stations in Kutna Hora, availability
elsewhere is no problem, both on motorways and main roads (most
or all of them nowadays accept VISA/MasterCard credit cards).
Other expected costs at CZ:
Campsite: see
http://www.santabarbara.cz/cenik_en.php
http://www.santabarbara.cz/cenik_en.php
Breakfast: about CZK 75 / GBP 2.50 / EUR 3
Certificate + sticker: CZK 100 / GBP 3 / EUR 4
T-Shirt: CZK 300 / GBP 9.50 / EUR 12
Roasted pork dinner on Saturday: CZK 150 / GBP 5 / EUR 6
#Post#: 43347--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: wienun Date: November 26, 2012, 10:05 am
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So, i will have to start raising money to get there, i guess !
Hope to see you there and then :-)
Cheers
Stefan/wienun
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: Ruud109 Date: November 26, 2012, 12:54 pm
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Not for me... for the 4th year in a row.
As it's again my birthday on the 31st which would not be much of
a problem but the girlfriend (and her twin sister) are also
celebrating their birthday so I'm not allowed to be on a trip!
#Post#: 43431--------------------------------------------------
Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: mr.scruff Date: November 27, 2012, 5:30 am
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:-?
I would imagine Stigmondo will be up for this.
Really is a great do and for my money the best of the european
events that we've been to "en masse". 750-odd miles from Calais
depending which way you go.
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: s.o.t.d. Date: November 27, 2012, 9:55 am
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[quote author=mr.scruff link=topic=3944.msg43431#msg43431
date=1354015830]
:-?
I would imagine Stigmondo will be up for this.
Really is a great do and for my money the best of the european
events that we've been to "en masse". 750-odd miles from Calais
depending which way you go.
[/quote]
Guess what! :smilewide:
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: Skoze Date: November 27, 2012, 12:48 pm
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Perhaps... Need passengers!
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: s.o.t.d. Date: November 27, 2012, 3:01 pm
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[quote author=Skoze link=topic=3944.msg43479#msg43479
date=1354042104]
Perhaps... Need passengers!
[/quote]
...or come in Dougal. Having said that, Harry 2a has first dibs
after his
"day-before-departure-ending-up-in-hospital-with-appendicitis"
episode last year. But if he doesn't want to come, there is a
seat available.
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: XandervandenBerg Date: November 29, 2012, 10:07 am
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yep also doing the big trip to czech with the land rover of
Doom.
This time my brother in law will be travelling with me as he
liked what he heard about the trip.
Cant wait to drive there, stack some tables and drink the czech
bars empty till they have no more jack daniels >rock<
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: s.o.t.d. Date: November 29, 2012, 2:45 pm
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[quote author=Xander van den Berg
link=topic=3944.msg43720#msg43720 date=1354205252]
yep also doing the big trip to czech with the land rover of
Doom.
This time my brother in law will be travelling with me as he
liked what he heard about the trip.
Cant wait to drive there, stack some tables and drink the czech
bars empty till they have no more jack daniels >rock<
[/quote]
Don't forget pushing a supermarket trolley of BEER uphill to the
campsite! ;D
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Re: Birmabright Weekend 2013, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, 31st M
ay � 2nd June 2013
By: west4x4 Date: November 30, 2012, 9:54 am
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Really cannot recommend this trip enough. Yes Xander we need to
do more euro clubbing!
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