Leftie, keep plugging on sure you’ll get something soon and you will be supping the kroni on BN for sure!!

Wow pity I'm not there this year saw the Stranglers back in the late '70s several times in Bristol/Bath but (see below) Jet Black now 70!!!! fair play mate.

In 2008, Jean-Jacques Burnel has made comments in interviews which indicate that the band could be heading into semi-retirement after the completion of their European tour in 2009.
He said: "Our drummer Jet Black is 70 now. It blows me away, the fact that he continues to play 90-minute sets. He's been unwell a couple of times and his drum tech has stood in at a few festivals, but if he was permanently out, well, I don't know what I'd do, actually. We could still record, but this is our last big tour, I think.
"I think all things have to come to an end at some point, although we'll do one more album. I would love to think it will be the most beautiful album we've done.

Also looks like the last big tour

What about the Ship & Castle round the corner at the port is that still there?

I remember that weekend well lets not forget about Roland Ratzenberger I remember him driving at Le Mans on my 1st trip back in ’92 for Toyota. 

And me 1st time for 5 years started going in '93 ouch I will miss it this year for sure

All

Perhaps we can keep this thread going and share experiences etc and provide support to those having a bad time with it all, sounds a bit socialist worker I know but just seems right at the moment and we can always talk about the race/pissup next year if we all get too down!.

Good shout Ian we could have T shirts made up saying the “2009 Didn’t Goers Are Back!” or something like that.

Any other suggestions?

 

Bryan – what can I say mate you have had a ruffun this year to say the least sometimes it needs a post like this to wake us all up an realise that hell ok work is in sort supply but there is always someone going through worse you take care now and keep your chin up, see you in the Tertre Rouge for a beer next year for sure!

Hello Douglas

This government is doing what the next government and the next after that will have to do and that is to cut public spending thanks to the bankers we are all in the poo big time, no Le Mans for me either this year. 

Great Video Jem really captures it can’t go this year due to work and is doing my head in already 

Hello Deb
I’m new to this site been on the Beer Mountain for a while though just been reading through this thread and felt I had to post, few years back now (’93) I had a accident which required rebuilding the knee ACL had the op in feb of that year then lots of physiotherapy to get back walking again.  I know it’s no where near what you have gone thorough but my spur to get back to walking was a visit to Le Mans that year in June.  Managed it and had a brill time the heat, French wine and larger and a visit to the Tertre Rouge bar did me the power of good.  I’m not going this year first I’ve missed for 10 years due to work problems but I wish you a great time and I’m sure the lads will get you to the Tet for a beer!

Keep up the great work and have a ball in June

Cheers Lee