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Oh. <Sulks>

Phil

 

Forecast looking OK for tomorrow.

Possibly rain today, although the Beeb 24 hour Cheltenham forecast for
late afternoon is more optimistic than the 'light rain' one for today
generally. So perhaps Champ would rather not have a hack round late this
afternoon?

I will be going to drop off the bikes and claim a slot in the paddock
anyway. So if you are still up for it let me know an ETA otherwise I
will race[1] prepare the bike before taking it.

[1] For relatively modest notions of racing bearing in mind it will be
giving away some power, a lot of weight and a fair amount of grip, to
the competitive 750 class bikes.


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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Pete Fisher

That's if he's managed to avoid catching Q fever...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/7004615.stm

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart)
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando
Kawasaki GTR1400

 

Sheep shaggers in Cheltenham - whatever next?

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I'll probably not be there in time for a free entry.

Do be careful, Bond.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ

<adjusts telescope>

Me? No, no. Not at all.

She's nice, isn't she?

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart)
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando
Kawasaki GTR1400

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ

Oh definitely. Do you think you could stop blocking the view?

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart)
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando
Kawasaki GTR1400

 

Never mind. The bikes won't get their first run for quite a while
anyway. Unless, that is, it suddenly starts raining. In that case the
organisers have been known to send us up out of turn to give a chance
for the car drivers to change their slicks for wets. Not a lot of wheel
changing amongst even the top ten bikes given that we have banned tyre
warmers.

In view of your potentially invaluable role I might be able to leave a
pass with the gatekeeper of scarce spectator resources. If the Secretary
of the Meeting is around this evening I will ask if he now has some for
me and let you know.


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| Pete Fisher at Home: |
| Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z |
| Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 |
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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ

<disconnects webcam>
<pushes lunch away>

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart)
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando
Kawasaki GTR1400

 

Update: Lady Nina isn't coming after all, and the sprog is working tomorrow,
so I can bugger off as early as I like. Eight-ish, you were saying?

 

On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:02:25 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel

Oh god - that's what I've got! Apparently " some people will have no
symptoms at all." Well, I've got no symptoms![1]

[1] Actually not true as I've been ill all week with: "Symptoms very
similar to flu and include headaches, fever, a cough and muscle and
joint pain."

 

TBF you might be a bit bored if you arrive then. Champ and I really only
have to be there that early so we can walk the hill before the cars
start running (though we already did today).

Nobody around to give me my paddock crew passes this afternoon. Assuming
your email is valid I have mailed my mobile number. I will ask the SoM
first thing tomorrow for a chit to let you in when you ring to announce
your arrival.

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| Pete Fisher at Home: |
| Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z |
| Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 |
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When does it all kick off tomorrow?

I'm picking up the sidecar around 10 in Walsall and reckon I should be
able to average a good 30mph if I use the motorway. So could be there
at about mid-day...

 

You might very well catch our second practice run. They usually start
the 'timed runs'[1] after lunch around 2ish, but it depends how many
incidents there have been. Digging a Ferrari out of the gravel at Pardon
can take some time.

[1] All runs are actually timed, but only the last two count.
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| Pete Fisher at Home: |
| Voxan Roadster Gilera Nordwest Yamaha WR250Z |
| Gilera GFR * 2 Moto Morini 2C/375 |
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Hmm. So it'll be a social visit then 'cos I don't think I will be there
all day.

I must admit to having a slight frisson of anticipation and excitement
about picking up the outfit. A bit like when you're expecting to get
six of the best at school.

Heh. At least we're going to be trashing and crashing our *own* bikes.

 

Gottit. See you tomorrow.

 

What did you do? Go out on Cleeve Hill for a little snack?

 

On Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:24:00 +0000 (UTC), wessie

Well, I have shaun the sheep[1]

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Snowleopard The cat >^..^< has no lair

This moment is so great, I'd cheat on that other moment from
before, marry this one and raise a family of tiny little moments

[1] This joke may be crap. If it is, I blame large quantities of
drugs, the fever, and coughing too hard to breathe.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Snowleopard

Oh dear.

I don't want to worry you, but...

What colour's your tongue?

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart)
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando
Kawasaki GTR1400

 

On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:20:58 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel

<checks>

Kind of purple?