Ceremony of hands.

[Pilgrim]

Evening All.

As always, I'm pondering what next to do at Le Mans that I haven't done before. Having done the drivers parade I was thinking of doing Monday's scrutineering and the ceremony of hands where last year's winners have their handprints placed in a pavement marker.

Are either of these worth doing?

While we're on the subject of stuff to do, I know that Jannine has moved on from running 'Aux Portes du Circuit.' Is the place still running as I do like to have a coffee or two there on my arrival in Le Mans?

[Canada Phil]

Hi Pilgrim,
              We did scrutineering last year. It is an opportunity to see the cars up close and also for driver autographs if that is your thing. Fair sized crowd. They set up bleachers and people hang on the barricades. As the cars go by one at a time with long gaps I soon got bored and wandered off for lunch    I suggest you look at the schedule and plan to attend when your favourite car or driver is going by.
I have been to the location of the "hands" many times but never for the ceremony. I presume the drivers involved will be there.  Good excuse to wander about the town which is always worth a visit in my opinion.
Phil

[lynxd67]

Pray tell me where you gained the knowledge that Jeannine has left Aux Portes du Circuit?

I had a coffee with Jeannine yesterday and she is very much in fine form and looking forward to the season.

With due respect, I hate rumours like this. Unless nipped in the bud they spread like wildfire.

[Kiters]

Pray tell me where you gained the knowledge that Jeannine has left Aux Portes du Circuit?

I had a coffee with Jeannine yesterday and she is very much in fine form and looking forward to the season.

With due respect, I hate rumours like this. Unless nipped in the bud they spread like wildfire.

from here ?

http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/24-hours-of-le-mans-goodbye-to-the-circuit-s-guardian-angel_2_2_1746_20790.html

[Pilgrim]

Pray tell me where you gained the knowledge that Jeannine has left Aux Portes du Circuit?

I had a coffee with Jeannine yesterday and she is very much in fine form and looking forward to the season.

With due respect, I hate rumours like this. Unless nipped in the bud they spread like wildfire.

from here ?

http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/24-hours-of-le-mans-goodbye-to-the-circuit-s-guardian-angel_2_2_1746_20790.html

Yep, that's the one. As she's obviously still there (excellent news, by the way) it looks as though that report was wrong or she's changed her mind. Which is great, as Jeannine's place is an important part of Le Mans for me.

[Kiters]

yes that is great news special place for me as well lots of good memories there over the years

[lynxd67]

Jeanine will never sell as long as her health holds out. She is so well known, so many people pop in, Pescarolo still eats there once a week, and I reckon she'll leave in a pine box. But anyway, glad you are all aware. And as a tip, if you like Jeannine, just turn up with a nice bunch of flowers between you. She'll love you for it.

PS You believed the ACO? I mean, they said that 70,000 turned up for the 24 hour bike race 10 days ago. They were using man maths on steroids I reckon. Such beautiful weather, camping in zero temperatures, wind and rain and if you watched it on the TV as I did the stands were empty.

[Lorry]

Women will keep changing their minds 

She did disappear a few years back, but that wasn't June.

My guess is she's found some help, so can take more time off.