Title: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: kiwipugfan on January 20, 2008, 09:55:59 am
Hi all
Thought I best introduce myself.
I am heading to Le Mans this year for my second visit. Was there in 06 travelling with friends who had their car in France for the Grand Prix centenary. It was on dispaly in the museum, and up in the village over the race, if anyone remembers seeing the 1906 Darracq grand prix car on display there. We were guest of the ACO then, so this will be my forst introduction to "real life" at Le Mans.
I am doing a bit of a road trip through Europe for my 40th, but we are leaving women in Paris while we boys have our weekend at worship.
Would love to be there in a decent car, but stuck with a minivan instead.
Current toys are 1915 Peugeot (partly restored), 1930 Durant coupe (restored) 1930 Durant sedan (part restored) 1970 Peugeot 404 ute and 1971 Peugeot 404 sedan (soon to be turned in to a race car) and usually drive a Peugeot 405MI16. I did several years racing a 1955 Peugeot 203, but that had to go to finance the 1915 car...
Are the any other Kiwis out there?
Cheers
Tony
Thought I best introduce myself.
I am heading to Le Mans this year for my second visit. Was there in 06 travelling with friends who had their car in France for the Grand Prix centenary. It was on dispaly in the museum, and up in the village over the race, if anyone remembers seeing the 1906 Darracq grand prix car on display there. We were guest of the ACO then, so this will be my forst introduction to "real life" at Le Mans.
I am doing a bit of a road trip through Europe for my 40th, but we are leaving women in Paris while we boys have our weekend at worship.
Would love to be there in a decent car, but stuck with a minivan instead.
Current toys are 1915 Peugeot (partly restored), 1930 Durant coupe (restored) 1930 Durant sedan (part restored) 1970 Peugeot 404 ute and 1971 Peugeot 404 sedan (soon to be turned in to a race car) and usually drive a Peugeot 405MI16. I did several years racing a 1955 Peugeot 203, but that had to go to finance the 1915 car...
Are the any other Kiwis out there?
Cheers
Tony
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: nickliv on January 20, 2008, 11:35:02 am
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Welcome to CA, you'll find everything you want to know (and quite a few things you didn't) here.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Welcome to CA, you'll find everything you want to know (and quite a few things you didn't) here.
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: rcutler on January 20, 2008, 11:59:49 am
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Welcome to CA, you'll find everything you want to know (and quite a few things you didn't) here.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Welcome to CA, you'll find everything you want to know (and quite a few things you didn't) here.
There are indeed!
I think you will find that there are more then just Kiwi's with sore heads this morning.
Welcome Tony, I am sure you will enjoy the real Le Mans.
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Kev_mk3 on January 24, 2008, 03:56:37 pm
welcome to the madness my friend
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Doris on January 27, 2008, 07:53:16 pm
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Nick - how did you know? :o ;)
Tony - great to have another Kiwi here to finally keep me company. 8)
Where do you call home? Wellington for me although I've lived in the UK (mostly) for the past 20 years.
If you see a kiwi flag flying at LM that'll be me. Drop by and say Hi. There'll be beer in the fridge.
Dx
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: kiwipugfan on January 28, 2008, 09:50:02 am
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Nick - how did you know? :o ;)
Tony - great to have another Kiwi here to finally keep me company. 8)
Where do you call home? Wellington for me although I've lived in the UK (mostly) for the past 20 years.
If you see a kiwi flag flying at LM that'll be me. Drop by and say Hi. There'll be beer in the fridge.
Dx
Hi
Will be looking for your flag!
I am in Christchurch, but Bulls was home originally
Cheers
Tony
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: amazing 1 on January 29, 2008, 09:39:42 pm
Welcome,hope to see you at Sebring someday. ::)
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: amazing 1 on January 29, 2008, 09:42:25 pm
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Drop by and say Hi. There'll be beer in the fridge.
How bout some lemon drops ?
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Doris on February 01, 2008, 12:18:41 am
THere are other Kiwis (Or those of Kiwi origin) out there.
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
But it's early on a Sunday morning, and they've probably got sore heads :D
Drop by and say Hi. There'll be beer in the fridge.
How bout some lemon drops ?
I'm saving them for when you guys are back at LM because they just wouldn't be the same without you.
As for Sebring I already have an agreement with Mi Carr......
He brings the lemons. I bring the vodka. ;D
Dx
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on February 12, 2008, 11:22:19 pm
welcome to the madness my friend
You must come and meet The Brethren..... We are on HA this year and have some special treats for visitors to our camp. Pop by, introduce yourself and join the party... its gonna be a good one!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DOh, and Lady Pig-Pen is from Tazzie!
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Leftie on February 15, 2008, 01:19:26 am
Welcome to the 'Asylem for Insomniacs'.
You can check out, but you can never leave!
You can check out, but you can never leave!
Title: Re: Hi from New Zealand
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on March 13, 2008, 12:53:15 am
Welcome to the 'Asylem for Insomniacs'.
You can check out, but you can never leave!
I second that ;DYou can check out, but you can never leave!
