Club Arnage

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I hope that I am completely wrong on this one, but as I understand it, the bar at Tertre Rouge is due to close completely in September this year!
Speaking to the owners, the bar as we know it will not exist in 2011
My limited French is too basic to understand if either the bar will be there in some other format, or if it will become something else completely different.

Suffice to say - if there are ANY changes to the old tin-top shed with only a hole in the floor for a pisser, it will be a complete and utter traversty of justice and another corporate kick in the boll**ks to everything that is Holy for the Great British tradition of LM. It has been part of the experience for as long as I have been going!!

Maybe one of our French friends or ExPats could perhaps contact the bar owners and clarify?[/size]. It would be a nightmare if that place was turned into an ACO bar or another grandstand - or even worse, was demolished and did not become anything at all.

If it is going, it should be moved foundation and brick to the site next to the museum - part of LM history that should be preserved forever.

As I said - I hope that I am wrong.

I seem to recall that there was talk of it going a couple of years ago, as part of the tram system development.
I struggle to see how it can do any business at any other time of year. It's pretty much land locked by the rods and tram lines.
I too, hope that it doesn't go, but I suspect it will.

Un catastophe!! ... and they have Leffe Blond and Ruby on draft  :'(

Was in there for lunch on Saturday - near as dammit empty! (Compared to 2007 when it was heaving.) Whether that was because they were going to show SA thrash France at rugby cant say.

Agree it would be a real shame if it goes, having just decided a 'ritual' refreshment there followed by tottering up onto the bank @ Tertre Rouge about 14:15 for the warm-up lap, start and first few pit stops was a sensible start to the 24.

Alas the ACO has no time for sentiment or tradition so I can't see the building being moved. The ACO didn't think twice about bulldozing the shonky but rather smashing 'Wecome' and the building at the pit exit. Likewise the wonderfully musty tunnel that one had to grope ones way through in darkness to reach the inside of Tetre Rouge bend itself. These things were all part of the magic of LM to me and I would often think about the millions of happy punters who had passed through them over the years.
 The village has never been the same to me and I rarely visit these days. I can't imagine them giving a toss about the Stella Bar.
 Never mind eh?

I reckon now that Houx Annexe is a minute shadow of it's former self, there's just too few beer drinking bodies staying close enough to the Stella Bar now to drink there.

A big shame.  It's a fair hike to anywhere nowadays.

We were in there on friday night when there was an emotional speech from the landlady saying that this was her last Le Mans working there. If I recall correctly (which to be fair is pretty unlikely given the amount of alcohol consumed during the day) I'm sure she said she would be back next year as a customer. Take that with a pinch of salt though!!!

The speech was then followed by an farewell Karaoke session from some of the customers who really should have known better than to try and sing in public........

Whilst I agree that there is likely to be little custom during the week it is near the new football ground so I guess it might pull in a few drinkers from time to time.

Having been camping at the awesome TL Hunaudieres site for the last 2 years, what was once only a Thursday night tradition has recently become our 'local' during race week with many visits!

Devastated to hear the news  :(

There have been rumours for some time about this so I'll find out tomorrow. Many a good time had there in the days gone by. Just look at the date on the photo! The new stadium will have its own bar and since the local team have now dropped into the 2nd division they are counting on about 5,000 spectators only.

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Bar closed today. Was told locally that it has been bough by the town council to improve the tramway access and system. No idea if that is true or not.

To reassure all of you, the OP got it all wrong. What Isobel said was that they have sold the bar and won't be there next year to greet you all. The new owner promises a warm welcome to all.

If that is the case I am more than happy that I got it wrong.

YIPPEEEE

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry to have worried everyone...............

I didn't ask, but unlikely to be before the end of July after the Clasic, so probably during the quieter holiday period before September. I've been known to be wrong before though :o

I've their address and they have accomodation for any time people want though

Wasn't that on the Saturday after the football?  We had a table reserved for the England game and witnessed some numpty knock her hat off and then slap her when she asked him to leave.  Suffice to say his night didn't end well.

No definitely the friday - there is much I don't recall from the weekend but friday is our traditional "Stella and Frites" night at the bar so at least I recall the day. Sounds like there was a few days of farewells!!

Well John, you must have had mucho to drink cos it was Thursday during night qualifying  ;D

Do you know, thinking about it now you're right. Top weekend!!!! 

Peter you old sod.  I haven't been here for ages, but it's good to know that you are recovering. :laugh:

Glad to see nothing can tame your sense of humour Peter!


Good news on the progress....Immune systems are overrated anyway.....:)

Peter

New married life going nicely thanks.  Agree with Brad about the immune system.  Mine collapsed years ago!  Swift half sounds jolly refreshing.  Where did you have in mind? 

Middle Earth, otherwise known as Crawley, yes sir.

I'm in! How about we meet somewhere nice on the south coast? How about Arundel? 

You're always in  ::)

How are you mate?

I for one am glad the awful place is closing. Every time I ever left there I suffered terrible headaches and double vision. I think it must have been a consequence of the dodgy strip lighting they had ;)

I'm adequate I suppose. How bides yourself?

Also highly adequate.  At least the new missus hasn't sacked me yet ;)

Arundle has possibilities, but it's not quite on the coast.  I'm open to suggestions, but timing might get dodgy.  Depends what SHE wants me to be doing  ::)

Agreed, Le Mans public health Dept should have shut down the insanitary dump years ago. Last time we ate there the chicken must have been off as several of our crew were sick in the ditch on the way home. Classic signs of salmonella, they suffered dizziness, nausea, deliriousness and terrible sweating when lying in the red hot tent.

I see you're wearing the trousers again!  ;)

I have my moments, but she sometimes needs a lot of help at the stables.  Bloody unpaid groom, me  ::)

So you're wearing the jodhpurs then? Yes, I can see you in a nice pair of tight jodhpurs, the outline of your "gentleman's ahems" sticking out behind you when you bend down to pick out a hoof. That's what I can see.

Andy - in my experience, sometimes its better just to shut your eyes.....

Rotterdam 2008 maybe?

You think his imagination wouldn't take over?!?

Meet Andy - probably the most discgusting person I know.  Other than Chris. And Paul. And Maybe Steve. And possibly myself.  Crikey that makes him Sensible Zarse!

OMG don't remind me!   I was just starting to get over that particular trauma.....  :-X

I wasn't there in 08, what happened?

I remember 07, that was awful enough...

Nakedness and a yellow waterfall on the staircase  :-X

Let us not speak of this any more....  :-X

Rotterdam 2008: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."  8)

So you're wearing the jodhpurs then? Yes, I can see you in a nice pair of tight jodhpurs, the outline of your "gentleman's ahems" sticking out behind you when you bend down to pick out a hoof. That's what I can see.
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Zarse you duisgust me!   :o

You're the one wearing the jodhpurs ducky, not me. I suggest you get a pair with a little more give in the crotch to save us from the hideous outline of your "gentleman's sausage" :(

Anyway, when are we all meeting up?

Andrew really!!!!  Actually I don't own any.  I ride in jeans if I have to.  It is rather nice on show days with quite a number of good looking women in nice skin tight jodhpurs with thigh length black leather boots  :o :o :o

Anyway what is so hideous about my susage?  ;)

I just love it when these threads go just so far 'off topic' :-)

Beef, is it marinated for the bbq?

Is 'off-topic' some kind of Malaysian or Thai dish?

>Martini LB

Beef Rendang (prounounced like that F1 engine sound thing from a few years ago)

Do You mean Beef Renault?

Fixed that for you

It looks all bent, lumpy and mishaped to my eyes.

Anyone coming to Petit Le Mans this year?  8)
Should be FUN !  8)
We are having "Corvette Chili".  ;D

It looks all bent, lumpy and mishaped to my eyes.
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 :o :o :o :o :o :o  You naughty little minx.  You never told me you'd seen it

I think you will find that my Saleen already ate up the Corvettes in June!!  ;D

You never told me you'd seen it
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Only in outline form through your jodhpurs. It's grusome.

Andy - I think you are spending entirely too much time on this topic... its time to move on - for all our sakes!

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Agreed