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« Reply #435 on: March 11, 2007, 06:37:26 pm » |
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My liver aches.
I fear you are in danger of peaking too early Matt, ease up a bit!!
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« Reply #436 on: March 12, 2007, 03:24:20 am » |
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Hi Matt, Sympathies to your liver My sides ache after reading your report Will get there as soon as I can in the mean time hang in there. This side of the Atlantic is relying on you Canada Phil
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« Reply #437 on: March 12, 2007, 01:34:31 pm » |
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The 'advance party' have arrived. JPC and Rick Cutler wobbled off a Virgin Atlantic 747 yesterday afternoon, having knocked a serious dent in their liquid hospitality. I collected them from the airport and as ordered, took them directly to my local bar. We 'relaxed' there until a phone call from a Dutchman advised us that there was a large group of thirsty, orange-clad gentlemen (and one lady) waiting at the hotel. After a bit of a kerfuffle over the rooms, we went directly back to the pub, where we stayed until..... well, I'm not really sure how long we stayed, or how I got home - or what happened to my guests and new/old friends. I have some blurry memories of last night.
I recall that all of the Netherlanders speak better English than I do. They are all polite, gracious, generous, humorous, considerate and an absolute joy to be in the company of. They all drink like bastards, which gave me great comfort.
Mark Every likes to sing in public.
Mark Every said he'd brought me some tea bags - but failed to hand them over.
Rick Cutler appeared to have scored with two (yes, two) hotties, who were staying at the same hotel and ended-up out on the piss with us.
I think I persuaded the group to go to Daytona Beach today to catch the tail-end of Bike Week, rather than wander amongst the inanimate phalluses at Kennedy Space Center. Time will tell if they heeded my advice. I am deeply worried that they will be back here again tonight - for a repeat performance.
My liver aches.
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« Reply #438 on: March 12, 2007, 06:28:55 pm » |
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Now ready.....for the off!!! Suitcase packed,camera and instructions packed.Travelling fairly light as most of my t-shirts are now in the good old USA waiting collection. Nopanic is having an early start coming down from Manchester,whereas I can have a an extra couple of hours in bed.Leaving home at 8:00 for arrival at Gatwick at 9:00 and then...........up,up and away. So Matt if you want a more sedate evening on the pi** we arrive at 17:30 tomorrow evening.(and yes I have packed the t-bags....unlike some who should remain namesless Wishy
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« Reply #439 on: March 12, 2007, 06:40:20 pm » |
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Hey Wishy I sent you a PM. Yes - I would be happy to join you for a couple of beers upon arrival tomorrow. If you have a phone that works here (tri-band) call me when you get through immigration. I'm guessing you've got a renter organized - which company? Matt
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« Reply #440 on: March 12, 2007, 06:51:02 pm » |
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Wishy PM me a phone number where I can call you now
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If it\'s good and fast, it won\'t be cheap. If it\'s fast and cheap, it won\'t be good. If it\'s good and cheap, it won\'t be fast.
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« Reply #441 on: March 12, 2007, 08:47:45 pm » |
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Nopanic is having an early start coming down from Manchester,whereas I can have a an extra couple of hours in bed.Leaving home at 8:00 for arrival at Gatwick at 9:00 and then...........up,up and away.
Hours being counted down.......... Leaving at 5.30am ! - Think I give Wishy a ring as I'm going so he does not worry For all those travelling later - have a safe trip, for those who can't make it we'll have a beer for you (How many members?)
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« Reply #442 on: March 13, 2007, 12:24:56 am » |
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Get overhere quickly!!! It is just to much fun being here and were not even at the circuit!!! Time for some more beer, chicken wings and fun bags
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« Reply #443 on: March 13, 2007, 07:22:06 am » |
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One hour to go ...............................yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Two less members of the riff-raff club..........................................gone
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« Reply #444 on: March 13, 2007, 08:37:52 am » |
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Get overhere quickly!!! It is just to much fun being here and were not even at the circuit!!! Time for some more beer, chicken wings and fun bags It's not so bad here - knowing I will be there is a couple of days... Time for some more tea and branflakes
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« Reply #445 on: March 13, 2007, 09:50:28 am » |
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Smokie, what time is your flight? maybe we will have time for a beer at LGW
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« Reply #446 on: March 13, 2007, 11:18:37 am » |
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I'm on the 11:15 Virgin from Gatwick South on Thursday Doris is collecting me at 06:30, should be at the airport by 8ish all being well. I've completed the pre-check-in info, and have my seat reserved (up the back). I packed at the weekend but need to unpack and repack...case was 22.9kg which gives no scope for buying anything so I am trying to find a smaller case and pack into 2 cases. I reckon there will be time for beer...
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« Reply #447 on: March 13, 2007, 11:41:11 am » |
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I'm on the 12:50 Virgin (oooeerr) South Terminal. I'm aiming to get there about 9ish, done all the pre flight stuff and am checking in on line so all being well I should be in Yate's beer in hand by 10:15
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« Reply #448 on: March 13, 2007, 12:23:21 pm » |
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Hi all, get here as soon as you can. the race already started yesterday once cars turned wheels at the track. Happy to say I survived dinner with the Dutch last night. Many hours and many beers later... Now just one more day in front of the computer at work then off to the track. Can't wait. looking forward to seeing all my friends. Cheers -Lee ps there are some pics postedc on the alms site from yesterday. http://www.americanlemans.com/Gallery/Photos.aspx?ID=110&GalleryID=7
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« Reply #449 on: March 14, 2007, 02:21:12 am » |
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The moose is clear for take off See you at the track Wednesday afternoon. At Last.... Ahhhh Phil
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