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« on: December 31, 2012, 11:51:14 am » |
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Well as everyone might guess, 2012 has been about the shittiest year of my life, having lost our best man, an old schoolmate, in February, as well as Deb in September, of course. Indeed, of the 6 of us at our (intentionally!) tiny wedding ceremony in 1974, three are now dead from cancer, which seems a bit unfair.
But - hey, life goes on, and I've coped ok so far. I will repeat what I hope I said at the time - CA meant a great deal to Deb, and your warmth over the years, and especially during the tough times in the last 4 years, has certainly helped me too.
But my troubles are not really yours, and I sincerely hope that everyone gets suitably wrecked tonight, has a good New Year, and that 2013 brings us all a little more of whatever we lack.
I look forward to seeing many of you in June!
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sceetum
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2012, 02:34:11 pm » |
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Happy new year Mr T. I hope 2013 is a lot better than 2012 and i look forward to meeting you in a field in france in june. I intend to celebrate tonight with far too much beer and will probably fall over a lot!
Happy new year to everyone
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 04:58:38 pm » |
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All the best Ian, I certainly hope you have a better 2013 and remembering the many good times helps you through the dark times.
Looking forwards to seeing you and the rest of the reprobates from CA in June.
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2012, 05:14:47 pm » |
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Thanks Ian and all the best to you. Things are not quite the same here without Deb, and you calling in from time to time help us feel a connection, and remind us of the better times, so please keep calling by.
Not a big boozer, but I'll be sure to raise a glass or two to my CA friends tonight. Here's to a much better 2013 with fewer tears.
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Dick Dasterdly was right
'Don't just stand there, do something!'
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2012, 05:39:36 pm » |
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All the best to you Ian, and indeed to all CAers, for a good New Year's Eve and 2013!
MG Mark
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti
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Bob U
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2012, 05:56:03 pm » |
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All the best to you too Ian. I hope things look up for you in 2013 and hope to see you in June. And to all my many CA friends, have a good one.
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There is a corner of a foreign field that will be forever England ------ Houx Annexe
And the bastards have built on it.
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Perdu
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2012, 10:49:45 pm » |
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Ian thanks for thinking of us at this difficult time mate, our love for Deb stays with you too
Here's to a warm greeting in a field near you next summer
And tonight a toast to Deb, 'here's to her none's like her'
and all absent friends too of course
Aye and see all you others near that field too
cheers
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"Ha ha you can't a fool me, there ain't a no sanity clause!"
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 02:01:51 am » |
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Happy New Year to all my CA friends. All the best for 2013.
Phil
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Steve Pyro
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2013, 04:24:21 pm » |
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Here's wishing a great (and drier) 2013 top you all.
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2013, 06:54:30 pm » |
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Happy New Year to all.
See you in June.
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Le Mans - the how you get there is not quite as important as being there.
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Jules G
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2013, 11:24:07 am » |
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New Year Best Wishes to everyone on CA  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2013, 11:46:18 am » |
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A belated Happy new Year to you Ian (and everyone else at CA).
It was great to hear from you before Christmas, apologies for not replying as I don't have your address.
Gary
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If I was you, I wouldn't start from here
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2013, 01:55:46 pm » |
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All good wishes to friends old and new for 2013.
Here's hoping for good weather, great racing and happy times.
F
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2013, 03:45:22 pm » |
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Happy New Year one and all. Camping tickets are ordered, I may even get there this year :-)
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Werner
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2013, 04:52:12 pm » |
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Happy new year to all of you - Roll on June! I'm already looking forward to put the 8th edition of the CA guide together! I might ask for some more help when times comes - termie's departure has left an enormous gap ...  |
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"… to be honest, I did it purely for the money at first. I went to Le Mans
hoping that the car would break down. I came away in love with the place." - Eddie Irvine
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