Title: Wow Thank you
Post by: smokie on October 04, 2015, 02:16:59 am
I can't type well right now but will be back tomorrow to say a bit more..
Title: Golly You're welcome
Post by: jimclark on October 04, 2015, 07:45:28 am
Me too.
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: smokie on October 04, 2015, 01:48:16 pm
So... last night I went to Brad's gig with daughter Debby and wife Jan @ the local hotel only to find that Ian had masterminded a get-together of CA'ers to celebrate my impending significant birthday (not actually till late November but who cares about detail?? :-) )!! It was an amazing surprise, and a delight to see so many mates, and not even at a race meeting!! Having just got back from a trip to Germany I stuck with the draught Erdinger and by the end of the evening had consumed rather more than absolutely necessary, but I hope I managed to speak to all who were there and made it such a great and memorable evening - thanks for making the trip!!
Also a massive thanks to Ian (organiser-in-chief), Rusty (who presented me with the framed pic of me!) and Wishy (who organised the huge cake!) for their major efforts, and to Brad for providing some light background music!! I imagine Ian will have some better pics to post, but here's one Jan took...
Also a massive thanks to Ian (organiser-in-chief), Rusty (who presented me with the framed pic of me!) and Wishy (who organised the huge cake!) for their major efforts, and to Brad for providing some light background music!! I imagine Ian will have some better pics to post, but here's one Jan took...
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Lawnmower Man on October 04, 2015, 02:13:34 pm
Glad you enjoyed it. Sorry I had to leave early.
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Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Rusty on October 04, 2015, 02:42:08 pm
It was a damned fine evening, good to see you and everyone else Smokie.
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: jimclark on October 04, 2015, 03:18:41 pm
Aaahhhhh...Happy B'day (pre...) :birthday:
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Boorish Grobian on October 04, 2015, 04:32:40 pm
Happy Birthday Smokie! Looked like a happening party. Hope to see you at Sebring in March.
Like you, heavy head today, niece got married yesterday and little brother splurged for full bar...ugh!
Got to pull it together, going to Bengals game in a few hours.
Fax
Like you, heavy head today, niece got married yesterday and little brother splurged for full bar...ugh!
Got to pull it together, going to Bengals game in a few hours.
Fax
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Snoring Rhino on October 04, 2015, 08:24:20 pm
All I did Smokie was to put the word out following a tip off from your lovely Daughter DEBBY, it was a great night, again, thank you for all your hard work in keeping the CA forum within the lines of respectability for so many years.. The resulting CA forum has given us life experiences at Le Mans, Sebring, Spa and many other events, it has formed friendships that will last a life time, we have supported each other in dark and difficult times, many people have benefited from good and professional advice from other members, and we have been able to give a little back through our charity collections and donations. None of this would have happened without you, so thank you mate, you are a hero.
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Doris on October 05, 2015, 09:55:21 am
...thank you for all your hard work in keeping the CA forum within the lines of respectability for so many years.. The resulting CA forum has given us life experiences at Le Mans, Sebring, Spa and many other events, it has formed friendships that will last a life time, we have supported each other in dark and difficult times, many people have benefited from good and professional advice from other members, and we have been able to give a little back through our charity collections and donations. None of this would have happened without you, so thank you mate, you are a hero.
Word!
Wish I could have been there to raise a glass or two with you Smokie (and everyone else).
Have a fab birthday when it finally rolls around.
Dx
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Stu on October 05, 2015, 02:49:46 pm
Yep Happy Birthday Smokie and I hope you'll be putting that bus pass to good use. ;D
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Martini...LB on October 06, 2015, 12:38:52 am
You old bugger, what a treat, glad that you had a great night with a load of CA'ers. Well done guys.
All the best from the sunny Island, see you in June
>Martini...LB
All the best from the sunny Island, see you in June
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Jason on October 06, 2015, 04:28:09 pm
Happy (pre)birthday, looks like you had a grand time, sorry I wasn't able to be there to celebrate with everyone
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Steve Pyro on October 06, 2015, 06:26:11 pm
Sounds like you had a cracking time. Sorry I couldn't be there to sample a sherb or two.
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: nopanic - neil on October 06, 2015, 09:06:25 pm
Looks like you did have a great time, sorry could not be there - dam work
have a great time when it is your birthday as well - more cake and more beer! ;D
have a great time when it is your birthday as well - more cake and more beer! ;D
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 13, 2015, 12:59:06 pm
Sorry I missed this Geoff, I trust you had a terrific evening. Sadly it coincided with my son's fourth birthday; a son who ultimately only exists due to a CA trip to DfH in Holland... so in a way it's your fault! >:D
Catch you at LM in 2016, hopefully you'll be able to speak this time! (I suspect the Thursday night will forever remain a blur for you!).
Best wishes from The Zarses.
Catch you at LM in 2016, hopefully you'll be able to speak this time! (I suspect the Thursday night will forever remain a blur for you!).
Best wishes from The Zarses.
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: smokie on October 13, 2015, 06:27:00 pm
Thanks Andy, it was a truly fantastic evening. Thanks again to all those who had a hand in it one way or another, and it was a pleasure to see those who managed to make it to the Coppid Beech.
We finished the massive cake last night, now for the diet... (yeah right)
Catch you at LM in 2016, hopefully you'll be able to speak this time! (I suspect the Thursday night will forever remain a blur for you!).
Oh, I didn't think anyone had noticed... LOL 8) >:D 8)
We finished the massive cake last night, now for the diet... (yeah right)
Catch you at LM in 2016, hopefully you'll be able to speak this time! (I suspect the Thursday night will forever remain a blur for you!).
Oh, I didn't think anyone had noticed... LOL 8) >:D 8)
Title: Re: Wow Thank you
Post by: Snoring Rhino on October 13, 2015, 08:02:36 pm
I don't think we can top Jan's shot, it was great and well deserved night. Wishy's cake and Russ's art were awesome.
