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23-02-2008
Right then here it is

I've sorted a Karting night out on Saturday 23rd February we'll be meeting at 4:00pm in Warrington.

The event starts at 5:00pm so best if we meet about 4:00pm

I've attached a map of directions to the circuit but I'll try and get a better one


The event will last 2 1/2 hours and will be timed and points given for every session jusy like an F1 event

There's a piccy of the Karts we'll be racing as well

I'll book the event then make arrangements with the circiut so you pay Personally

So who's gonna lift the first AONW Grand Prix winners trophy
RSVP'd Yes: 13
  • ACAPULCO AL
    [25-01-2008 23:49]
    oh hell yes. PS. baggsy being dastardly, you can be muttley:p
  • ode
    [26-01-2008 00:31]
    Goodness me..... racing? I rather think so! That's a yes by the way ;)
  • The Stig
    [26-01-2008 02:01]
    I'll join yorkshire lot to show you how its done! :D
  • G5een
    [26-01-2008 12:15]
    Im There!!!
  • Transco010
    [26-01-2008 17:53]
    Looking forward to it
  • explosive alfa
    [27-01-2008 13:13]
    2 days before me Birthday :D of course!
  • Wainey
    [27-01-2008 22:37]
    Me and me lad, hope he can fit in the damn thing!
  • 73GTVJim
    [28-01-2008 14:41]
    OH yes! How could I not after suggesting it? Not looking forward to probably being uncompetitive in this company though!
  • GhostyDog
    [04-02-2008 23:45]
    Game On!!! + a very competitive whinger ;)
  • Diddi
    [08-02-2008 10:34]
    Count Me In !!!
  • milowokie
    [14-02-2008 19:27]
    Got the schedule, off Sat 23rd. Will be there. Even if Wales whoop the Italians, no booze.
  • alfaowner
    [16-02-2008 21:43]
    Its a yes for me :)
  • happy man
    [22-02-2008 22:27]
    I'm going it's gonna be cool
RSVP'd Maybe: 1 RSVP'd No: 2
  • ian145
    [01-02-2008 23:47]
    Just cant afford
  • Gary Slegg
    [22-02-2008 10:44]
    Sorry, just got a bit too much going on at the moment, hope to catch up with you all soon
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Well I have a bruise that I cannot see? My right knee really hurts to touch but I cannot see any bruises? How weird. :stealth bruise:

Regarding the comment on page 15 about visiting pubs, I think it is perfectly good to meet in a pub providing we are not drinking booze and that we vary locations.

Also it is nice to offer the family something to do in the summer as not to alienate the wifes, which as most know, they run the social life (God... lets hope my Zoe doesnt read this)
Well I can See mine

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back now, damn what a long drive! that entire tailback was caused by only two ****** cars playin fenderbender and they were in the hard shoulder too!

still i have my gearbox now! have alot o work fittin it tho within the next week!

as for the vid, lemme get it on the main pooter as its better at this stuff
You didn't send me a pm to tell me you where safe

I've been worried sick

Bed for you young man and no supper

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I've got exactly the same thing, get it every time I race karts, cars are better much less painful
I'm bruised battered but I did have fun

on the plus side I don't tend to throw my car into as many tyre barriers as I did last night

Had a few close calls but Not hit owt yet
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Damn, there goes my idea!!


Originally Posted by explosive alfa View Post
a BIG thanx to Happy Man and his wife for their graceful hospitality

cheers for putting up with me for a night! top man!

PS, stop farting while i am there! lucky i had my gas mask to hand!
I seem to remember you dealt the first one when we were signing in
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indeed i did! it was payback!
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Durty Boy

Mrs H didn't like the skid marks you left in the spare bed

I got the tongs out it's washing as we speak
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Good to hear you guys had a great time
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We did Gibster
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Just a quick comment about the karts, buiding etc. Everyone had their fair share of driving the "lemon" cars so that should equal everything up and that means it's either down to driver skill or good luck, as Ghosty suggets. If there had been the commitment from the start we would have got the premier track but some people were a bit slow in responding, including me, I was 19th. For £30, what do you want. As I said last night, it's a thankless task trying to organise events like this, because there will always be someone happier than someone else, but HM did a sterling job as usual which we recognised in the pub afterwards.
@ Wainey - as you quoted me in the original post (above) - I certainly wasn't complaining, merely commenting as have others. I think everyone had a mix of good and bad examples. It didn't really detract from the enjoyment.

Hopefully now appetites have been whetted and new friendships kindled we'll get quick responses for the next session which may well be organised by Ghosty from the sound of it.




Final apology for taking you out on the finish line!
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@ Wainey - as you quoted me in the original post (above) - I certainly wasn't complaining, merely commenting as have others. I think everyone had a mix of good and bad examples. It didn't really detract from the enjoyment.

Hopefully now appetites have been whetted and new friendships kindled we'll get quick responses for the next session which may well be organised by Ghosty from the sound of it.




Final apology for taking you out on the finish line!
Jim, no need to apologise.
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Memphis belle for the next scoff meet
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sounds like a plan well cheap

but bit far for me tho unless a sooper meet brings me that way
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Memphis belle for the next scoff meet
What's Memphis Belle?
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the place we ate after the karting
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Oh! Cheers EA.
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Hopefully now appetites have been whetted and new friendships kindled we'll get quick responses for the next session which may well be organised by Ghosty from the sound of it.
Nah, its Ian's gig, looking forward to what he come up with
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I'm sure he's working on it as we speak
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very very very late but heres the vid, alfajack done it for me

+ YouTube Video
ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.
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Better late than never
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