Title: Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: smokie on June 27, 2005, 12:03:17 am
Let's see if we can have a whole day without someone moaning about some aspect of Le Mans shall we? ::)
The volume of "noise" is somewhat obscuring my very happy memories...
Thanks! ;)
The volume of "noise" is somewhat obscuring my very happy memories...
Thanks! ;)
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Perdu on June 27, 2005, 12:06:45 am
Smokie I get your point, even with a few negatives I loved it again, and again, and again... I LOVE LE MANS. :D
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Fran on June 27, 2005, 12:07:45 am
Can i complain about my first day back at work after a lovely 3 weeks hols, including a fantastic 6 days at Le Mans during which i had not one single thing to complain about whatsoever (only 1 proper hangover) and lots of things to be very happy about?
Its gonna be tough getting up for the daily grind tho. :-\
Fran
Its gonna be tough getting up for the daily grind tho. :-\
Fran
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: smokie on June 27, 2005, 12:12:46 am
Daily grind? I don't get one of those... :'(
Complaints should be saved until Tuesday...... :)
Complaints should be saved until Tuesday...... :)
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 27, 2005, 08:44:15 am
No Compliants here. ;D
What a loverly bright day it is too. I had a good weekend too. Mowed All the Lawns.
Trimmed some of the Bushes, Stored al my Le Mans gear ready for next year.
The world is a wonderfull place today.
t.
What a loverly bright day it is too. I had a good weekend too. Mowed All the Lawns.
Trimmed some of the Bushes, Stored al my Le Mans gear ready for next year.
The world is a wonderfull place today.
t.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Werner on June 27, 2005, 08:59:11 am
Sorry smokie, but I have one BIG complaint: I now have to wait for another 356 days for the next edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans. no way to change that???? :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: smokie on June 27, 2005, 09:08:54 am
OK Werner, I'd have to allow that one...
I wonder how many days pass in a year without us thinking at least once about Le Mans? Certainly for me, it's not many, if any!
I wonder how many days pass in a year without us thinking at least once about Le Mans? Certainly for me, it's not many, if any!
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Doris on June 27, 2005, 09:16:04 am
No complaints from me. I had the best Le Mans I've ever had!!! Am sure the memories will keep me going until next year. Roll on '06! ;D
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: ecurie on June 27, 2005, 10:31:26 am
I'm gonna be one happy bunny today.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: vqdave on June 27, 2005, 12:38:06 pm
no complaints from this corner. Had a great weekend as always, and as a bonus, for some reason i never get hangovers at Le Mans, can't tell you why though? I LOVE LE MANS!!!
ALLEZ LE MANS!!!
ALLEZ LE MANS!!!
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: mgmark on June 27, 2005, 01:03:58 pm
Smokie,
Well said. I still haven't got used to this work idea even after a whole week back now. Mind you, a lovely sunny day today and the sound of jet noise is compensating for the lack of motorsport engine noise.
As to complaints, I have none - just the usual great time had by all in our party and memories to live off for the next year.
As to boringly constructive suggestions to help those less fortunate in their experience this year:
1) Where/when the antics are going to take place is generally well known, so avoid them at those times; take a 1:25,000 map in the car - there are always plenty of back roads to avoid the centre of Arnage and the roads outside Bleu or HA.
2) As to the campsites, they do indeed all have their own character, but it is generally possible with a few minutes consideration and a walk around on arrival to make a reasonably educated guess at where the best place is to pitch a tent on the site to achieve the best compromise to meet desires/needs.
All the best,
MG Mark
Well said. I still haven't got used to this work idea even after a whole week back now. Mind you, a lovely sunny day today and the sound of jet noise is compensating for the lack of motorsport engine noise.
As to complaints, I have none - just the usual great time had by all in our party and memories to live off for the next year.
As to boringly constructive suggestions to help those less fortunate in their experience this year:
1) Where/when the antics are going to take place is generally well known, so avoid them at those times; take a 1:25,000 map in the car - there are always plenty of back roads to avoid the centre of Arnage and the roads outside Bleu or HA.
2) As to the campsites, they do indeed all have their own character, but it is generally possible with a few minutes consideration and a walk around on arrival to make a reasonably educated guess at where the best place is to pitch a tent on the site to achieve the best compromise to meet desires/needs.
All the best,
MG Mark
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Andy Zarse on June 27, 2005, 01:09:37 pm
Ok Smokie, take your point about no complaining but something has just made me very cross this morning. We just had Radio Mercury come into the office this morning doing the "Bun Run", a typically limp local radio feature where they bring cakes into the office and ask silly questions etc.
Before the broadcast started, the DJ girl asked me about the Le Mans polo shirt I'm wearing today and whether i go to Le Mans etc. Anyway, she said her other half went in his Porker and on friday in the town square got stopped by a load of pissed Brits and asked to do a burnout. He thought the circumstances a bit dangerous, so he decilined. He was sprayed not only in water and wine, but had glasses thrown at his car. He was so disappointed he went back to his hotel, packed up and left and didn't stay for the race.
These antics are getting out of hand, I haven't heard of so much bad behaviour since the late eighties "Jag-u-wah la-la-la" fans were in town, most of whom also seemed to be members of the "Our Nige" fan club. This really leaves a sour taste in the mouth, unlike the lovely cream doughnut the tasty DJ gave me.
Before the broadcast started, the DJ girl asked me about the Le Mans polo shirt I'm wearing today and whether i go to Le Mans etc. Anyway, she said her other half went in his Porker and on friday in the town square got stopped by a load of pissed Brits and asked to do a burnout. He thought the circumstances a bit dangerous, so he decilined. He was sprayed not only in water and wine, but had glasses thrown at his car. He was so disappointed he went back to his hotel, packed up and left and didn't stay for the race.
These antics are getting out of hand, I haven't heard of so much bad behaviour since the late eighties "Jag-u-wah la-la-la" fans were in town, most of whom also seemed to be members of the "Our Nige" fan club. This really leaves a sour taste in the mouth, unlike the lovely cream doughnut the tasty DJ gave me.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Neal on June 27, 2005, 02:01:46 pm
Ah Donuts, reminds me of the so called quote by Johnny Craddock "I hope all your donuts turn out like fannies". it's a legendary quote if true
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Paddy_NL on June 27, 2005, 02:22:20 pm
No complaints. Nice weather here (25 c) and just about to leave office, take my son for swimming lessons. So no, nothing to complain about ;D
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: geoffd on June 27, 2005, 02:24:49 pm
No complaints from this corner either, best LM for years!
Didn't camp so can't comment on the saga's, but found out at breakfast on the Friday that a big chunk of the Rollcentre team were staying out hotel, and they turned out to be a great bunch of people. ;D Gave us a great garage tour during the Friday pitlane walkabout, and of course we went out of the back door and had a quick look round the back of the other garages too! Thanks to them, and I hope they go back next year, although the Dallaras don't comply with the new regs. Nobody could work out if Martin Short actually led the race for a couple of hundred metres or not! Still great effort!
Didn't see any chaos at Arnage, or anywhere else, but probably cos we avoided the place on Friday evening, good job too cos the wife would've been up for a fight had anyone chucked stuff at the Aston or soaked the interior ;D ;D
Roll on next year only 50 or 51 weeks to go......
Didn't camp so can't comment on the saga's, but found out at breakfast on the Friday that a big chunk of the Rollcentre team were staying out hotel, and they turned out to be a great bunch of people. ;D Gave us a great garage tour during the Friday pitlane walkabout, and of course we went out of the back door and had a quick look round the back of the other garages too! Thanks to them, and I hope they go back next year, although the Dallaras don't comply with the new regs. Nobody could work out if Martin Short actually led the race for a couple of hundred metres or not! Still great effort!
Didn't see any chaos at Arnage, or anywhere else, but probably cos we avoided the place on Friday evening, good job too cos the wife would've been up for a fight had anyone chucked stuff at the Aston or soaked the interior ;D ;D
Roll on next year only 50 or 51 weeks to go......
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 27, 2005, 04:22:11 pm
Absolutely top drawer year, IMHO.
Of the 18 people in our little gang, at least half of them are saying best year yet.
Of the 18 people in our little gang, at least half of them are saying best year yet.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Bob U on June 27, 2005, 04:22:50 pm
Let's see if we can have a whole day without someone moaning about some aspect of Le Mans shall we? ::)
Nice try Smokie. Monday morning and all that, maybe you should have gone for a No complaints Friday instead.Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Matt Harper on June 27, 2005, 09:49:32 pm
No Compliants here. ;D
What a loverly bright day it is too. I had a good weekend too. Mowed All the Lawns.
Trimmed some of the Bushes, Stored al my Le Mans gear ready for next year.
The world is a wonderfull place today.
t.
What a loverly bright day it is too. I had a good weekend too. Mowed All the Lawns.
Trimmed some of the Bushes, Stored al my Le Mans gear ready for next year.
The world is a wonderfull place today.
t.
Mowed all the lawns? How many have you got? Or are you a lawn service - in which case, what are you doing working at t'weekend?
I mowed my postage stamp-sized patch of scorched earth (pushing it to call it a lawn) and partook of a little ceramic re-shaping, with lead as the controlling medium. 1 round of trap, 2 of sporting clays and 2 of skeet doubles. Suffering a slightly sore shoulder this morning, but loosing off a few 12 guage shells is a great way of venting lifes frustrations.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 27, 2005, 11:50:40 pm
Mowed all the lawns? How many have you got? Or are you a lawn service - in which case, what are you doing working at t'weekend?
My house has 11 lawns.
t.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Matt Harper on June 28, 2005, 12:03:15 am
Good Gravy!
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers. Come the day of reckoning, you'll be first up against the wall!
The proletariat needs Chewings Red Fescue just as much as you do!
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers. Come the day of reckoning, you'll be first up against the wall!
The proletariat needs Chewings Red Fescue just as much as you do!
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 12:06:56 am
Good Gravy!
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
No I didn't say eleven I said 11. I have a Front lawn a Small lawn to the side and a lawn in the rear garden.
Read the sig.
t.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Bobblehat on June 28, 2005, 12:08:06 am
Scary thing is Matt he even cut the lawn at our campsite too. Its tru I have the photos.....if only I could work out how to post them.........decided to take carpets next year :-\
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 12:10:55 am
Scary thing is Matt he even cut the lawn at our campsite too. Its tru I have the photos.....if only I could work out how to post them.........decided to take carpets next year :-\
Bobble I'm not takeing a Vacumm cleaner no, never, not at all.
Mind you if you talk to Doris.
t.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Matt Harper on June 28, 2005, 02:14:50 am
Good Gravy!
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
No I didn't say eleven I said 11. I have a Front lawn a Small lawn to the side and a lawn in the rear garden.
Read the sig.
t.
Huh?
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 08:35:01 am
Good Gravy!
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
That's a bit excessive isn't it - just think of all the people in the world who are lawnless - and there's you with eleven of the buggers.
No I didn't say eleven I said 11. I have a Front lawn a Small lawn to the side and a lawn in the rear garden.
Read the sig.
t.
Huh?
Oh Dear,
I can see now why we moved away from £/s/d.
t.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Neal on June 28, 2005, 09:26:51 am
How about decking the campsite next year ;D
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lorry on June 28, 2005, 11:54:25 am
Can I complain now?
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lorry on June 28, 2005, 12:04:55 pm
Was this the remains of last years beermountain, or is that Tropicoma more popular that beer?
And who's widlin' in the pool
And who's widlin' in the pool
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Bob U on June 28, 2005, 12:05:52 pm
How about decking the campsite next year ;D
What's the campsite ever done to you that it deserves decking? ;DTitle: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: jpchenet on June 28, 2005, 12:19:33 pm
Was this the remains of last years beermountain, or is that Tropicoma more popular that beer?
And who's widlin' in the pool
And who's widlin' in the pool
Not so much of a beer mountain as a bottle "mound" ;D Hard to make a mountain out of different shaped spirits bottles!!
Hard to make a mount
As to why Paddy is peeing in our pool???............
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Robspot on June 28, 2005, 12:22:43 pm
Ah he's arisen at long last. Back from another Le Mans coma JP?
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Lorry on June 28, 2005, 12:23:37 pm
As to why Paddy is peeing in our pool???............
I didn' see a "Widlin' for Holland" sticker on the vanTitle: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Nordic on June 28, 2005, 12:24:45 pm
Looks like someone in the pool is tugging paddy
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: jpchenet on June 28, 2005, 12:27:41 pm
Ah he's arisen at long last. Back from another Le Mans coma JP?
Grrrr. Don't get me started!!! Bloody Braodband, Bloody Computers, Bloody Bloody Bloody!!!!!!
Not been able to access the net "properly" for nearly a week. A change of providers was supposed to happen at the end of this month, and they did it whilst I was in Le Mans, but without providing me with the corret log on details etc.!!!
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Bob U on June 28, 2005, 12:51:26 pm
Welcome back Mark.
Did you do the helecopter trip?
What did you think of it ?
Personaly I think it is well worth £50 to see the cars from above accelerating out of Mulsanne Corner. A must do every year.
Did you do the helecopter trip?
What did you think of it ?
Personaly I think it is well worth £50 to see the cars from above accelerating out of Mulsanne Corner. A must do every year.
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: Doris on June 28, 2005, 01:20:59 pm
.........decided to take carpets next year :-\
Bobble I'm not takeing a Vacumm cleaner no, never, not at all.
Mind you if you talk to Doris.
t.
:o Don't even think about it! Not if you know what's good for you!!!
Quote
Bobble I'm not takeing a Vacumm cleaner no, never, not at all.
Mind you if you talk to Doris.
t.
Quote
:o Don't even think about it! Not if you know what's good for you!!!
Title: Re:Monday 27th is No Complaints day
Post by: pretzel on June 28, 2005, 02:17:21 pm
As to why Paddy is peeing in our pool???............
I didn' see a "Widlin' for Holland" sticker on the vanMaybe, instead of to other plumbing arrangements discussed on here prior to the race they decided to go for the 'golden' shower option?
