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Mr. Invincible Mou
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« on: November 25, 2004, 07:43:37 pm » |
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Just a quick post to say Hi to everybody. Looks like a friendly Forum, and hopefully after I have read through the posts I can add some input. Been going to Le Mans now for the last 18 years, and plan to double that figure  although the doctor and the Mrs might disagree  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2004, 12:47:24 am » |
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after I have read through the posts I can add some input.
No need to read 'em all before starting...just jump in. Welcome! |
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2004, 10:06:48 am » |
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Welcome to the jungle. Youv'e been going for 18 years, Iv'e been going for 14. I havn't seen you there, could be something to do with your name.
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2004, 02:34:36 pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2004, 03:01:33 pm » |
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Just a quick post to say Hi to everybody. Looks like a friendly Forum, and hopefully after I have read through the posts I can add some input. Been going to Le Mans now for the last 18 years, and plan to double that figure although the doctor and the Mrs might disagree If you read all the posts before you start contributing it'll be well past next years' race  As Smokie says just dive right in, any old nonsense will do. |
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Mr. Invincible Mou
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2004, 07:27:03 pm » |
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If you read all the posts before you start contributing it'll be well past next years' race As Smokie says just dive right in, any old nonsense will do. Well I had to say something to break the ice!! Thanks for the welcome though, nice to be here. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2004, 11:58:42 pm » |
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As Smokie says just dive right in, any old nonsense will do.
Now, now, steady on old chap - cant have the standards being rasied too high now |
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Mr. Rick
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2004, 09:19:15 pm » |
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Originally hailing from Kent meself like, whereabouts are you? Born and bred around Welling and Sidcup but latterly was in Gillingham and then nr. Ashford before emigrating "north" 6 years ago to the flatlands of Lincolnshire! Ooh, and welcome to the madhouse |
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Mr. Invincible Mou
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2004, 10:08:31 pm » |
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From the wilds of Chislehurst (near Bromley for the ones not born and bred in the area like yourself).
I've supped many a few in the Sidcup and Bexley area, and my brother now lives in Halling near Rochester, so not too far from Gillingham.
What tragedy led to you moving up North?? Surely it cannot have been simply for the fishing?
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2004, 11:37:53 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2004, 11:01:26 am » |
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Ah, been found out!!!  Used to cycle round Chis n Brom loads in me youth (long time ago!!). Supping houses frequented in Sidcup and Bexley were usually Ye Olde Black Horse and the Iron Lung (Horse) in Sidcup, and the George, the Kings Head and the Black Horse in Bexley. Those were the days..... Haven't been back to the area for yonks but still keep in touch with loads of old mates. Move "oop north" was purely for a desire for a bigger house and I work from home so not tied to area. Bit longer to travel down to Lemons though.... |
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2004, 08:43:41 pm » |
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Yep, I've drunk in all of those. I spend most of my supping time in either the Ramblers Rest, or now that one of my mates has moved to Bexley (did you know the old looney bin is now a housing estate?? ) the Kings Head in Bexley high st. Which is quite strange because all the people I used to drink with in Bromley 20 years ago seem to frequent this place. Quite funny seeing all the 40 year old wrinkly divorcees trying to get it on with their old flames, who are now only interested in their daughters
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Mr. Rick
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2004, 10:21:56 am » |
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Quite funny seeing all the 40 year old wrinkly divorcees trying to get it on with their old flames, who are now only interested in their daughters Glad it's not just me then!! (Although I am still married ) Sounds like you are of similar vintage to a large contingent of the CAers. A whole raft of us have recently passed the "double top" milestone with myself actually achieving said mark at Le Mans itself last year (on the Sunday). Used to make the occasional foray over Bromley/Chislehurst way (had a couple of mates based at the Acquila MOD place) but could never remember any pub names! (Always a sign of a good night!!). Do remember a particularly wintry/cold night and a long post-pub walk to a kebab house which ended up in a collapsed heap in some strange bloke's front garden! Those were the days.... 18 Le mans? Very impressive! Is that in a row or spread over the years? My first was 1981 which was on my 17th b'day (best present I ever gave myself!) and have only missed one year since in 1985 (long story and still hurts too much to think I missed one!!). |
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2004, 12:30:55 pm » |
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18 Le mans? Very impressive! Is that in a row or spread over the years? My first was 1981 which was on my 17th b'day (best present I ever gave myself!) and have only missed one year since in 1985 (long story and still hurts too much to think I missed one!!).
There's a coincidence- My first year was also '81. Rode down on a 500cc Triumph. That was even before the infamous Black Granny was manufactured!!
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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2004, 12:56:48 pm » |
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Rode down on a 500cc Triumph.
Nice! My steed that year was nowhere near so impressive. Some dodgy school bus purloined by Page & Moy for their France-side travel. Didn't even have a loo on board (can you imagine on a beer trip???). Cue entire coach load doing synchronised roadside slash @ 4am on the way to Lemons! |
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