News from the Centre of the Universe

[Bob U]

Personally I wouldn't mind if they fenced in the whole of HA. Yes, it would probably be a step towards marked and numbered pitches that everyone was up in arms about when it was to happen on MB. On a positive note though it would help to keep the bastard pikeys at bay, at least until the gate garcon pisses of the moment the race finishes

[Barry]

at least until the gate garcon pisses of the moment the race finishes

That Late?

They pissed off from Bleu Nord at midday in 2006.

[Bob U]

The signs are up already

[DelBoy]

Hmmm...that flat, tree-less landscape looks more like BN.

Del

[Canada Phil]

Hi Del,
looks more like the road out of Dodge. As in "Get out of Dodge"
Phil

[DelBoy]

 ;D ;D

[NelisB]

So the security people aren't going to be running around the camping site the whole time or is it just the last day they run off...

[termietermite]

There is some new video footage on the ACO website, featuring the completed, remodelled Bugatti circuit:

http://www.lemans.org/sport/sport/actu/2008-03-31_CF_2588_fr.html

Worth looking at the footage of the 24 heures moto practice, as it has some good shots of the new layout.

(Run through the open-wheel footage, and the other clips pop up automatically afterwards)

[termietermite]

Tafel out, Saulnier in:

"Withdrawal of the Tafel Racing Ferrari F 430 GT (LM GT2) jeudi 10 avril 2008 - 16h35 The Saulnier Racing Pescarolo-Judd (LM P1) invited to the test day on 1st June 2008 . The Tafel Racing Ferrari F 430 GT is the first withdrawal among the 55 entries for the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours, and will not take part in the test day on 1st June. The team’s decision, only 4 days after its victory in the Saint Petersburg round of the American Le Mans Series, comes as a bit of a surprise. However, Jim Tafel, the team’s owner, has resolved to concentrate on the American Championship this year. In compliance with the ACO regulations the slot left vacant by the Ferrari’s withdrawal goes to the first car on the reserve list, no matter what its category. Thus, the number of LM P1s goes up from 20 to 21 cars as the no.4 Saulnier Racing Pescarolo-Judd comes in relation to the list published on 31st January 2008. Seven other cars are on the reserve list, and it should be remembered that after 23rd May 2008 no reserves will be brought in to replace withdrawals "

[Martini...LB]

Ok, not on topic but still relating to the centre of the universe, nearly.

Does anyone (Termie) know the name of the Chateau/hotel on the coast road from Honfleur to Deauville. It is on a bit of a hill overlooking the road and the sea.

I would like to take the wife there as a surprise when visiting that area later in the year. I spotted it on the way back from Spa last year but did not catch the name only that it was a hotel, pretty big place.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

>Martini...

[termietermite]

Possibly?
http://www.manoir-poterie-honfleur.federal-hotel.com/

[Martini...LB]

Thanks Debs, not that one, it was a big Chateau

>Martini...

[termietermite]

The only other idea I can come up with is
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187189-d196109-Reviews-La_Ferme_Saint_Simeon-Honfleur_Basse_Normandie_Normandy.html

But if you click on the map, you can run down the coast road and all the hotels are listed.

[Andy Zarse]

The only other idea I can come up with is
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187189-d196109-Reviews-La_Ferme_Saint_Simeon-Honfleur_Basse_Normandie_Normandy.html

But if you click on the map, you can run down the coast road and all the hotels are listed.

The reviews on that place look like it's over-priced rubbish.  :(

[termietermite]

Trip advisor is good for this sort of thing - as the outside can so often be deceptive!  Of course, this may not be the place Martini is looking for.