Title: Aloha!
Post by: Jimpanzee on March 29, 2007, 04:59:05 pm
Greetings from sunny Reading! 8)
Just found your site whilst browsing Beermountain...so I'll have a little look around if that's OK with you peeps? :)
Mange Tout ;)
Jimp
Just found your site whilst browsing Beermountain...so I'll have a little look around if that's OK with you peeps? :)
Mange Tout ;)
Jimp
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: termietermite on March 29, 2007, 05:25:13 pm
Don't just look around, stay and have a chat! Welcome to CA Jimps.
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Steve Pyro on March 29, 2007, 05:49:03 pm
Welcome to CA, Jimp. Please dive in and join the merry band of guys and gals.
Steve
(from a very rainy Colchester).
Steve
(from a very rainy Colchester).
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: jpchenet on March 29, 2007, 06:35:12 pm
Welcome Jimp!! :)
You are one of a growing number from the area. I'm in Basingstoke, there are several from Wokingham and a couple from Thatcham as well as a couple of others from Reading.
In fact it must be getting near the time where we should have our first "planning meeting" at a local pub! ;D You should come along a meet of few of the regulars!
You are one of a growing number from the area. I'm in Basingstoke, there are several from Wokingham and a couple from Thatcham as well as a couple of others from Reading.
In fact it must be getting near the time where we should have our first "planning meeting" at a local pub! ;D You should come along a meet of few of the regulars!
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: nickliv on March 29, 2007, 08:27:21 pm
'ow do.
You'll like it here, I do at any rate.
You'll like it here, I do at any rate.
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Lorry on March 30, 2007, 03:06:41 pm
In fact it must be getting near the time where we should have our first "planning meeting" at a local pub! ;D You should come along a meet of few of the regulars!
What a splendid idea
Any chance of a lift?
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: fagey on March 30, 2007, 03:42:07 pm
Hi Jimp,
try Jersey.. THE sunniest place in the UK ;)
try Jersey.. THE sunniest place in the UK ;)
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Jimpanzee on April 02, 2007, 11:13:48 am
Thank you all for your cheerful words. I'm a Le Mans virgin and was wondering what one piece of advice you would give me to aid my experience?
Literally one piece each? Whaddayareckon? :)
I'm coming down with 21 mates in a minibus and a camper overnight on the Wednesday...arriving at the circuit on Thursday. We are staying on Beausejour until Monday morning.
So...top tips?
Cheers in advance.
Jimp
Literally one piece each? Whaddayareckon? :)
I'm coming down with 21 mates in a minibus and a camper overnight on the Wednesday...arriving at the circuit on Thursday. We are staying on Beausejour until Monday morning.
So...top tips?
Cheers in advance.
Jimp
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: fagey on April 02, 2007, 02:31:50 pm
go with the folw.. and enjoy every second! 8)
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Jimpanzee on April 02, 2007, 03:53:24 pm
How many toilet blocks are there on BSJ?
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Mr Termite on April 04, 2007, 12:27:53 pm
Hi Jimp!
10 years ago I was an LM virgin - now I'm retired and live here! Our first trip was with a well-known UK-LM travel operator, by overnight coach, and the journey was hell - virtually sleepless in both directions. But the race was wonderful, so we persevered.
One piece of advice? If you want to see the easy-walking parts of the circuit, roughly from Maison Blanche to Tertre Rouge, and I'd strongly advise it, then make sure if the weather is at all hot, you have access to plenty of water. I've seriously regretted not being hydrated more than once around there!
10 years ago I was an LM virgin - now I'm retired and live here! Our first trip was with a well-known UK-LM travel operator, by overnight coach, and the journey was hell - virtually sleepless in both directions. But the race was wonderful, so we persevered.
One piece of advice? If you want to see the easy-walking parts of the circuit, roughly from Maison Blanche to Tertre Rouge, and I'd strongly advise it, then make sure if the weather is at all hot, you have access to plenty of water. I've seriously regretted not being hydrated more than once around there!
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Jimpanzee on April 05, 2007, 01:56:54 pm
Cheers for that Mr T...much appreciated ;D
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Bob U on April 05, 2007, 03:54:08 pm
If the weather is hot and you are walking try an "aquacravat". A piece of towling around your neck that can be wetted at taps you pass to keep you cool. You might look a twat but you will be cooler and you won't get a sunburned neck 8)
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Fran on April 05, 2007, 04:19:43 pm
try an "aquacravat"
This sounds like the sort of attire that BigH should be getting organised for his run down to LM this year!
;D
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Rhino on April 06, 2007, 11:05:02 pm
Welcome Jimpanzee, can confirm that there are toilet and shower blocks aplenty on BSJ. We at Team Booze'n'tabs will be arriving there early hours thursday morning to sit round a campfire drinking beer until daylight so we can put our camp up ;D
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: nickliv on April 07, 2007, 10:34:16 am
Don't forget to wear socks, you never know when they might come in handy.
http://www.lemans2006.co.uk/socks.htm
A bit sweary, be warned.
http://www.lemans2006.co.uk/socks.htm
A bit sweary, be warned.
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Jimpanzee on April 12, 2007, 09:17:24 am
That is brilliant :D
I have been informed by a mate who frequents the IOM TT every year that kitchen roll is the ultimate wipe/mop/wrap/pad/protect material and should be carried at all times.
Knowing how much I am a slave to my guts I will be very easy to spot because I will look like I am preparing for a Blue Peter 'Tracy Island'-building competition
I have been informed by a mate who frequents the IOM TT every year that kitchen roll is the ultimate wipe/mop/wrap/pad/protect material and should be carried at all times.
Knowing how much I am a slave to my guts I will be very easy to spot because I will look like I am preparing for a Blue Peter 'Tracy Island'-building competition
Title: Re: Aloha!
Post by: Doris on April 12, 2007, 04:49:06 pm
Don't forget to wear socks, you never know when they might come in handy.
http://www.lemans2006.co.uk/socks.htm
A bit sweary, be warned.
http://www.lemans2006.co.uk/socks.htm
A bit sweary, be warned.
Priceless! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
People in the office are asking me what I'm reading that's making me laugh so much and can I share with the general populous. Er - I think not.
Dx
