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« Reply #60 on: June 06, 2006, 07:52:12 am » |
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First year was 97, ...not missed one since.
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« Reply #61 on: June 06, 2006, 07:56:31 am » |
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This year will be my 20th trip  , first time 1985, missed 1993 and 1999  |
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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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« Reply #62 on: June 06, 2006, 08:35:36 am » |
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Lord oh Lord where for ar'te thou me lord.
Wotcha Lord fancy coming round to our gaff Thursday afternoon, we'll lay on the serfs and as much stuff as you need to feel squiffy!!!
Jem
Jem Old Chap Trust that you've got all the tent wallahs lined up behind the Rolls Royce with a team of heavily laden sherpas toiling under the weight of all the camping gear and vodka rations.Delighted to accept your very kind invitation - just let me know where the Up North Crew is this year and I'll mosey on over. I've got your mobile number (if it's changed in the last couple of years pm me) Cheers Steve |
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« Reply #63 on: June 06, 2006, 08:49:47 am » |
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First year was 1980, not missed one yet!
26 times and still on Houx Annexe. That's one in the eye for the its critics Was in the Houx site for many years before it became posh in about 96, then we swapped to to the annexe. before that we where on a site where the main entrance is, panorama i think it was called before moving to another the name of which escapes me quite close to the funfare. Have never had to stay on the MB site. Looking forward to meeting up with you on the annexe in about a week! |
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
H S Thompson 1937 - 2005
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« Reply #64 on: June 06, 2006, 09:18:46 am » |
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10th time and sorry I never started earlier when you could get real close.
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« Reply #65 on: June 06, 2006, 10:19:34 am » |
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First year was 1980, not missed one yet!
26 times and still on Houx Annexe. That's one in the eye for the its critics Was in the Houx site for many years before it became posh in about 96, then we swapped to to the annexe. before that we where on a site where the main entrance is, panorama i think it was called before moving to another the name of which escapes me quite close to the funfare. Have never had to stay on the MB site. Looking forward to meeting up with you on the annexe in about a week! First went in 91 and slept on a coach in the carpark opposite the main entrance. In 93 we pitched a tent up next to the car in blue parking, the next year we made the move to HA and have been there every year since. We have been more or less in the same position every year so our paths must have crossed many times. We will be on site about 7ish on Friday morning, campsite up and bacon rolls and beer open by 8. see you there. |
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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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« Reply #66 on: June 06, 2006, 10:30:01 am » |
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Lord,
Serfs are all excited, we have 4 virgins with us who are all eager to please.
We are on Houx, block 54 pitches 911 - 914. These pitches are in the section that is out of the trees adjacent to the entrance opposite Houx Annexe.
Mobile still the same.
Jem
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« Reply #67 on: June 06, 2006, 11:31:24 am » |
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Only a virgin on 3 visits. The first as a 6 year old in 78 with the old fella and his mate (who still goes now and has been going since the mid-sixties) Cannot remember much apart from an enormous sense of magic and wonder. It all seemed so otherworldly.
Spent next 20 odd years pestering all my mates/parents to death and following the event from affar until my stag do in 2003, they had no choice, they had to go now.
Thats it, they are all hooked, once it gets in yer blood you're a gonna. The same crew made the return run last year despite it being just a week and a half before my first childs due date, luckily I made it back and still have a marriage. And a daughter called Lola!
We will be skipping the 24H this year due to house move, business comitments, weddings, growing up stuff etc. but will be going to the Classic a few weeks after.
I cannot imagine not going over for what has to be the best weekend of the year.
Long live Le Mans!
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« Reply #68 on: June 06, 2006, 01:29:17 pm » |
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my 16th visit and its going to be the longest drive so far too, Driving from Oslo Norway to Le-mans. Around 2600km i think.
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« Reply #69 on: June 06, 2006, 02:12:24 pm » |
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That is hell of a drive Nick. How long are you planning it to take?
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« Reply #70 on: June 06, 2006, 02:14:46 pm » |
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First went in 1997 to cheer on Lotus.
Been every year since, but only got to pre-qual the year Bentley won, as i had to miss the race to perform best man duties.
Still not forgiven them for the poor planning.......
Hopefully will not be missing anymore.
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Le Mans is for the week......not just 24hrs!
When life throws you lemons, bring out the tequila!!
Vodka! Cheaper than Botox and paralyses more muscles!
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« Reply #71 on: June 06, 2006, 02:19:35 pm » |
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this will be my third year and i cant wait!  |
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« Reply #72 on: June 06, 2006, 02:20:49 pm » |
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according to my gps thingy, it will take 2 days driving 12 hours, planning to stop in Frankfurt for sat evening, sunday to watch the England Game in a local pub, then drive the rest Monday.
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« Reply #73 on: June 06, 2006, 08:55:01 pm » |
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23rd visit this year. First went in 1981 and missed 1991,1994 and 1995 due to the whinging of the ex-wife.
Next year will be the 24th 24 hour!!- as good an excuse for a drink as I've ever heard.
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« Reply #74 on: June 06, 2006, 09:37:06 pm » |
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Lord,
Serfs are all excited, we have 4 virgins with us who are all eager to please.
We are on Houx, block 54 pitches 911 - 914. These pitches are in the section that is out of the trees adjacent to the entrance opposite Houx Annexe.
Mobile still the same.
Jem
Jem Right, printed that out and put it in the glovebox! I'll give you a call - we get onto MB about lunchtime Thursday. Me and Pete - oldtimers, Jen and Nick - 2nd trip, plus 5 virgins. You want me to bring 'em all over or just me and Pete? We'll bring a bottle but concerned about your rations..... Steve |
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