Title: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: termietermite on June 01, 2007, 08:04:03 am Right, off to the circuit for PQ Scrutineering (back this evening, of course!) Have a nice day at work guys. ;)
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: smokie on June 01, 2007, 08:33:10 am Work? I'll be on Speedferries 14:20. See you tomorrow... :)
Oh, and weather.com reports 74 degrees for Sat and 80 for Sun... 8) 8) Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 01, 2007, 08:33:21 am Thats cruel
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Werner on June 01, 2007, 08:56:06 am Mods, in the sake of those who have to stay home and work, close this thread >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: smokie on June 01, 2007, 08:59:51 am Mods, in the sake of those who have to stay home and work, close this thread >:( >:( >:( No!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Steve Pyro on June 01, 2007, 09:21:16 am Mods, in the sake of those who have to stay home and work, close this thread >:( >:( >:( Yes :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: oldtimer on June 01, 2007, 03:23:30 pm Following some of the recent threads, it is clear that excitement is building to a fever pitch as the Great Race approaches.
In my rather curmudgeonly way can I make a plea from the heart to all CAers... Most of us are neither French residents nor French nationals and as such we represent, in many ways, ambassadors for our countries and our sport. My plea then is that we all show our hosts the respect that they deserve. Of course I understand that the Le Mans weekend has about it a carnival or festival atmosphere but this should not become the excuse for loutish, boorish behaviour. Have a few drinks - get completely pis*ed if you want, but have consideration for your hosts and fellow race-goers. There can be no excuse for getting into drunken brawls with the French, either en-route or at the circuit. Why should you assume the locals speak English? Just try and speak French and I think you will find that they will be more accomodating towards you (you may even find out that more of them speak English than otherwise would have let on by taking this approach ;) ) We all want to have fun at Le Mans and not be shamed by the unacceptable behaviour of the minority. I understand that it is unrealistic to expect that everybody in a crowd as large as the one that will be at Le Mans will behave perfectly, but WE surely can lead by example. Oh and by the way, I don't care if you think I am a patronising old git (or worse) for making this plea... Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: monkey on June 01, 2007, 03:29:58 pm Oh and by the way, I don't care if you think I am a patronising old git (or worse) for making this plea... [/quote] You patronising old git!! ;D I agree with you ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 01, 2007, 04:31:21 pm Here here- on our besht behaviour-hic!
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Werner on June 01, 2007, 04:56:11 pm Concerning our behaviour at Le Mans: There's a chapter: "France and the French - instructions for use" in the CA Guide ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Fran on June 01, 2007, 09:27:35 pm Right then - car packed up n ready to roll!
Just gonna get a couple of hours kips before I hit the road for the long slog down to Dover then on to LM. No doubt I will be checking in from time to time between now and race week - so play nicely boys n gals! See ya soon ;D F Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Dirk3D_NL on June 01, 2007, 09:29:23 pm have fun all! see you in a week or so :D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Trackside on June 01, 2007, 11:28:17 pm Just had a text from my brother (Skid Solo on here) who is down at Portsmouth waiting to get on the ferry to Le Havre with Christopher and a couple of others.
Git! (Only 11 days to go for me though... ;D) Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: pretzel on June 02, 2007, 12:57:45 am Sh*t, what with moving house this weekend and all that goes with it I'd almost forgotten that it was PQ this weekend!
To those that are going this weekend - have a good time, and to everyone else that is is going for the main event see you there - at least at the 'poo bar gathering. We have made sure that the boxes marked 'Le Mans' are the most readily available (and believe me, you don't really know how many there are until you move on). Our departure from Pompey to St. Malo on the 13th will be the perfect antidote to the recent few weeks stress. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: DelBoy on June 04, 2007, 06:25:28 pm I guess I'll be first to depart for the main event. Leaving home 5.00am tomorrow (tuesday 5th), arriving Le Mans wed 13th. No, I'm not walking, I'm going via a Greek island.
Safe trip everyone, whatever your route/transportation/date of departure, and look forward to meeting up with friends old and new. Del Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Bob U on June 04, 2007, 06:28:22 pm safe journey Del. see you on MB (visiting) Friday afternoon
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: termietermite on June 04, 2007, 06:31:18 pm Just had a text from my brother (Skid Solo on here) who is down at Portsmouth waiting to get on the ferry to Le Havre with Christopher and a couple of others. We were all sitting in the sun outside the bar next door to the entrance yesterday - hope they all made it back again (with soggy tents?) It's tipping it down now.Git! (Only 11 days to go for me though... ;D) Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: LangTall on June 04, 2007, 11:45:14 pm I guess I'll be first to depart for the main event. Leaving home 5.00am tomorrow (tuesday 5th), arriving Le Mans wed 13th. No, I'm not walking, I'm going via a Greek island. see you there Del, we'll keepyour spot safe for you!Safe trip everyone, whatever your route/transportation/date of departure, and look forward to meeting up with friends old and new. Del Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Andy on June 04, 2007, 11:50:23 pm Safe journey to both Delboy and Fran, see you in a little over a week.
Lucky buggers! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Christopher on June 05, 2007, 10:41:14 am Just had a text from my brother (Skid Solo on here) who is down at Portsmouth waiting to get on the ferry to Le Havre with Christopher and a couple of others. We were all sitting in the sun outside the bar next door to the entrance yesterday - hope they all made it back again (with soggy tents?) It's tipping it down now.Git! (Only 11 days to go for me though... ;D) A very wet Monday morning.......10mm puddle in the driver's seat and no sign of the rain stopping before we had to head off for the port. The rain got so bad on the way back that I had to take shelter in a petrol station for 15 mins so that I could try and mop up the water on the dash and dry the inside of the screen. Oh how we laughed. But an hour up the road and it was glorious sunshine again. Water proof in the boot and sunglasses and t-shirts rest of the way. Good to meet lynxd67 on Saturday afternoon and termietermite on Suday for a cool beer. As for the track action......great to get an early sniff and see the changes without the huge crowds. At first the changes at TR appear to disappoint as you walk towards it down the slight hill, but once there it is great. The viewing on both the inside and outside of the corner is much better. Yes, its a pity the older trees have gone, but LM is always changing and these latest ones work in my opinion. How good the viewing will be on race weekend might be a different matter. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: termietermite on June 05, 2007, 05:54:54 pm Agreed about TR; unpreposessing at first but really excellent and good to watch the cars disappear down the Hunaudieres straight - I have a feeling that's going to be a good spot after dark. It's going to be bristling with people during the day time on Sat and Sun so my advice would be to take the trip during qualifying to get some good pics in the bag.
Good to meet you and thanks again for the contraband. :) Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: nickliv on June 06, 2007, 03:51:11 pm I'd offer to be a CA caretaker for the weekend, but I can't get on the site from home. Don't know why I can't, but I'll think of you when I'm camping in the garden, listening to RLM.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Bob U on June 06, 2007, 04:28:13 pm Agreed about TR; unpreposessing at first but really excellent and good to watch the cars disappear down the Hunaudieres straight - I have a feeling that's going to be a good spot after dark. It's going to be bristling with people during the day time on Sat and Sun so my advice would be to take the trip during qualifying to get some good pics in the bag. Just watched the PQs that has been put on yootube and I must say that I was impressed with the view from the outside of TR. I was very sceptical about the changes and wasn't happy at all when I saw what they had done last year but now it is finished I am looking forward to watching from there. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: amazing 1 on June 06, 2007, 04:30:38 pm Do not worry about turning off the lights.
I will be here. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: termietermite on June 06, 2007, 05:09:20 pm Agreed about TR; unpreposessing at first but really excellent and good to watch the cars disappear down the Hunaudieres straight - I have a feeling that's going to be a good spot after dark. It's going to be bristling with people during the day time on Sat and Sun so my advice would be to take the trip during qualifying to get some good pics in the bag. Just watched the PQs that has been put on yootube and I must say that I was impressed with the view from the outside of TR. I was very sceptical about the changes and wasn't happy at all when I saw what they had done last year but now it is finished I am looking forward to watching from there. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Paddy_NL on June 06, 2007, 05:40:44 pm safe journey Del. see you on MB (visiting) Friday afternoon hope you'll stick around for the evening too :-\Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Bob U on June 06, 2007, 06:06:11 pm safe journey Del. see you on MB (visiting) Friday afternoon hope you'll stick around for the evening too :-\I'll be there, but best behaviour please. My son will be with me and he dosen't know that I drink beer and swear ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Andy Zarse on June 06, 2007, 06:16:30 pm safe journey Del. see you on MB (visiting) Friday afternoon hope you'll stick around for the evening too :-\Can confirm that Del and Mrs Del got away ok on the first leg of their tour. Del's LMmobile is now resting on my drive, building up it's strength. Del will travel from Santorini to Cyprus to Gatwick, then it's Gatwick to Somerset, pick up his mate and go straight back to Dover, across the channel to Calais and down to LM . Sounds a bit tiring if you ask me! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Paddy_NL on June 06, 2007, 06:16:39 pm I'll be there, but best behaviour please. My son will be with me and he dosen't know that I drink beer and swear ;D damn :-\;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: keithk on June 07, 2007, 07:50:06 am Piglet and I leave for Le Mans today via DTM at Brands Hatch ;D. Ferry Sunday afternoon then hotel Sunday night in France to get to MB Monday. If all goes well we will be in the queue to see how the zoneing works by 7 (ish) ::). We will not have internet access until Tuesday 12th or may be Wednesday >:( so we will wish everyone travelling to LM ;D a safe trip and see you there next week.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Neal on June 07, 2007, 10:12:51 am Last day of work today ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D, then two days of preparations. Ferry sunday afternoon, hotel in Alencon, then BSJ Monday morning :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Christopher on June 07, 2007, 10:57:06 am Last day of work today ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D, then two days of preparations. Ferry sunday afternoon, hotel in Alencon, then BSJ Monday morning :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Stop it, stop it, stop it. I only left on Monday morning and am already getting impatient at not being back there until next Wednesday. 3 more working days…….torture! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 11:06:39 am Last day of work today ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D, then two days of preparations. Ferry sunday afternoon, hotel in Alencon, then BSJ Monday morning :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: We're in the F1 at Alencon on Sunday night - are you there or somewhere posher? Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Neal on June 07, 2007, 11:09:41 am Hi Piglet
Managed to get into the IBIS for 20 eouros each, not a bad deal I thought. Which ferry are you on on Sunday? Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: mgmark on June 07, 2007, 11:12:53 am Still a day and half left at work, but much of that at the moment seems to be spent on a site called Club Arnage.... Then the weekend, Monday to getting ready and pack, and then off on the opne road to La Sarthe leaving at oh oh sparrow fart hours on tuesday morning - hurrah!
MG Mark Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 11:18:51 am Hi Piglet Managed to get into the IBIS for 20 eouros each, not a bad deal I thought. Which ferry are you on on Sunday? 2 or 3pm Sea France Dover-Calais, if KeithK is about he can confirm. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Neal on June 07, 2007, 11:22:48 am Piglet
P & O 13.45 Look out for a Toyota Land Cruiser, with big box trailer, full of fridge freezer etc, and if one of the party has his way Decking would you believe. He seems to think it would look nice ;) ;). We may see you in Alencon, would be good to start the week off correctly with a beer or two. Neal Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 11:25:42 am Neal you'll be a bit ahead of us but we might catch you ;D
Black Saab 93 with black roofbox and trailer with hardtop. Me, KK, James and Jordan Harber. Might see you at Alencon or on the way to LM Monday morning ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Neal on June 07, 2007, 11:31:57 am Piglet
have you stayed in Alencon before? Any ideas about getting something to eat & of course drink. ;D ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 11:38:15 am Nope, only ever driven through ;D
Given that it's a Sunday we were planning to eat on the Ferry and then snack for the evening. Ibis's usually have pretty good restaurants though. Is there only one Ibis in Alencon? We might investigate it and wander over to eat - depends what time we get there though. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Fran on June 07, 2007, 11:39:31 am Dont forget there is a Buffalo Grill in Alencon - the pinnacle of French cuisine!!!
F Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 11:46:35 am Dont forget there is a Buffalo Grill in Alencon - the pinnacle of French cuisine!!! F Hello Fran - how is sunny France? ;D I'd forgotten the Buffalo Grill - we might have to investigate that ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Neal on June 07, 2007, 11:54:22 am Not sure if there is only 1 Ibis, but address is 13,Pl Auguste Poulet Malassis, Alencon :-\
Could be the buffalo grill Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: keithk on June 07, 2007, 12:43:46 pm Hi Piglet Managed to get into the IBIS for 20 eouros each, not a bad deal I thought. Which ferry are you on on Sunday? Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: DelBoy on June 07, 2007, 06:26:48 pm safe journey Del. see you on MB (visiting) Friday afternoon hope you'll stick around for the evening too :-\Can confirm that Del and Mrs Del got away ok on the first leg of their tour. Del's LMmobile is now resting on my drive, building up it's strength. Del will travel from Santorini to Cyprus to Gatwick, then it's Gatwick to Somerset, pick up his mate and go straight back to Dover, across the channel to Calais and down to LM . Sounds a bit tiring if you ask me! Quick greetings fro Santorini - slightly dodgy wireless connection at the hotel. First 3 days wonderfull - hot on the outside and wet on the inside. Girding my loins for the return trip!! Del Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Piglet on June 07, 2007, 08:41:11 pm Glad you're having a good time Del ;D Not sure about the loin girding ;D
We're just about to leave for Brands, so we'll see you all on MB next week ;D Whooo hoooo ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: alibongo on June 08, 2007, 12:46:24 am Hey Del, hope you did not use the poor old donkeys to get to your hotel ! Bring back a bottle of Raki for the Houx massive ......that should sort the men from the boys lol ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: LangTall on June 10, 2007, 07:44:56 am Well I'm off to France, let the party begin!!
Safe trip everyone! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 10, 2007, 07:54:12 am Have a safe run down Lang Tall, take it easy and hope to see you on Friday night.
Same goes to all you lucky buggers going down today. Have fun guys and gals. Si Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 10, 2007, 12:36:11 pm I have left the lights on as there will be a few left here to switch them off, up for my last decent shower now and then I am on my way. Safe trip down to all that are going and i look forward to meeting up with all our yearly mates.
Drive safley but fast. Brian. ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: vqdave on June 10, 2007, 01:15:05 pm i think i will be turning the lights out again this year, Friday night, safe trip all and hope to see you there.
Last Humber fix done, my glove box light now works as does my fag lighter to charge the ipod. LM bbq this arvo to apply stickers ready for the off. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Bas on June 10, 2007, 01:29:01 pm Well I'm off to Le Mans, have a good and safe trip everyone.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Gordonwr on June 10, 2007, 01:56:46 pm I've at last decided to start sorting my gear out in between listening to the 24hr race from the ring on radiolemans, watching the Motogp and then there's the GP from Canada !!
All day tomorrow then, oh no I'm using that to spend time rebuilding my quattro !! Must get a grip on Tue then as it's the vomit comet Wed 0700, loads of time then. To all those leaving before then, have a safe trip, see you in MB. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Perdu on June 12, 2007, 01:29:48 pm OK that's IT!
Packed (at last) and ready to pick up ma man Bill2 for navigational etcetera purposes. I'll see those of us going there at several and diverse places and those who may not make it this year, you could well be there next year and me waiting at home in withdrawal. Have a great week whichever circs surround you Pompey or bust Oops meant La Sarthe or bust Yahoo! 8) GARY, Lights Friday! OK? Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Steve Pyro on June 12, 2007, 01:32:04 pm See you tomorrow Bill. Don't forget the sticks, tape and goon towers.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Perdu on June 12, 2007, 01:48:54 pm Ah b*gger, knew I'd forgotten summat
No GPMGs for the watchtowers... have to rely on claymores alone til reinforcements arrive :-[ Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: pretzel on June 12, 2007, 05:45:02 pm Not travelling until tomorrow but unable to post again as my only available connection at the present time is at work and am going home now to pack ready for the off.
Will pop in to the Rudmore tomorrow late PM just to see if anyone is there, I have a thought that there may be a few.... A good trip to everyone still left to travel over, and here's hoping Big H has a decent journey on the velocipede. Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Werner on June 13, 2007, 04:36:51 am Team leManszone signing off, 700 km of road and 500 litres of beer ahead of us
see you all soon Cheers Werner Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: TobyAnscombe on June 13, 2007, 05:36:24 am I'm gone; time to go and catch Perdu and Steve on the other side...
Gary, don't be late! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Douglas on June 13, 2007, 11:34:43 am Packing and removing the remnants of many after school treats from the rear seat of the jalopy today. Picking up Royston and Joe Hayling Island then....
Cricket agaist our arch rivals Wallington at 6pm. After a beer, of to Poole for the 2345 boat to Cherbourg. Hoping to meet Jim and the boys in the LDV ETA MB 11pm Thursday. Yeeeeeeeeehah See you all there, bringing fresh supplies of balaclava's and tunnelling equipment. Who do the ACO think they are???? Doug Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 13, 2007, 02:36:12 pm That's it - I'm outta here.
Just trying to decide if a last minute visit to B&Q to buy a cheap party tent is a good move. If I prepare for wet, it'll be dry. I'm off to B&Q! Have fun everyone and looking forward to seeing many of you on Friday night! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: nickliv on June 13, 2007, 02:59:13 pm Looking on the ACO webcam, it looks a bit non dry. B and Q might be a good bet.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Rhino on June 13, 2007, 03:08:34 pm That's it, i'm packed and ready to go. Bye all
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: sceetum on June 13, 2007, 03:20:52 pm Thats it. The van is packed and we are off. See you all :)
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Robspot on June 13, 2007, 04:14:20 pm I think I might stay here. At least it's not bloody raining.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: knetter on June 13, 2007, 04:24:02 pm I'm off as well, see you all tomorrow, rain or shine ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 13, 2007, 05:59:38 pm Thats us loaded up- team Sconefinger outa here. See yall down there thurs aft. Safe trip all you late leavers!
Whohoo Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: geoffd on June 13, 2007, 06:04:05 pm I'm outta here too,
Have a save trip everyone, and bad luck to those staying behind, I just hope you've got Motors TV or Radio Le Mans to keep you going. Geoff Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: redstu on June 14, 2007, 06:07:57 am leaving in 10 mins , see you all later on MB.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: alibongo on June 14, 2007, 06:38:37 am well the cars washed, polished, loaded, gased up just gonna tip this coffee down then off to catch the ferry see you all later on HA, btw the last session yesterday was outa site...Audi look out Peugeot comming thro lol ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: dukla on June 14, 2007, 03:13:03 pm Packed, loaded and off in 5 mins. Should start remembering those other bits in about 20.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: oldtimer on June 14, 2007, 04:26:22 pm Work finishes in 5 minutes... then I begin the journey home tonight before (finally) departing for the Great Race.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: monkey on June 14, 2007, 05:23:28 pm yup bring up the rear guard. Little Monkey finishes last exam tomorrow at 10a.m, will be waiting outside school and away to the coast liaising with 'time team' on the way down. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: garyfrogeye on June 15, 2007, 08:00:55 am 7.00 am and I'm off now. See you there ;D
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: Robspot on June 15, 2007, 09:53:43 am At last, I'm outta here!
Maison Blanche by 4pm Sorry fagey and nickliv, next year guys! Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: fagey on June 15, 2007, 10:04:29 am hummph!!!
have fun and a drink for us ;D Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: nickliv on June 15, 2007, 10:48:57 am 2 drinks in fact.
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: championaudi on June 15, 2007, 03:11:07 pm Im outta here too!!!
Title: Re: Last one out, turn off the lights Post by: fagey on June 15, 2007, 03:48:13 pm oh how apt that pic is!!
have fun ;D |