Steve Johnston Speedway Testimonial - Coventry, 22nd June 2008, 1pm

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I loved Tai Woffinden telling Roscos he wanted to bid £1 Now if it had been Lewis Bridger we'd have a 15 page thread by now.

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Sounds a grest day would have liked to there but it was either Friday or today couldnt afford both. Glad it went well.

[Gemini 4,894]

Had a brilliant time but just wish I had brought a tent to sit in to get out of the awful wind! It took me half an hour to untangle my hair tonight and although I can't afford to lose much hair, because it's so fine, I reckon I must have lost a whole months worth in one go. Still not as much as Bryn though.

One good thing we were lucky with the dust on the 4th bend as it wasn't being blown in our direction but I think the management are going to need a few lorry loads of shale to replace all that was blown away. I must say I have never seen a blue groove at Coventry but there was definitely a great big one on the 3rd bend today.

Enjoyed the auction in the downstairs bar afterwards and "people watching." As well as the programmed riders and Lol Hare, I also spotted Sean Wilson, Garry Stead, Neil Middleditch, Tai Woofenden, Alun Rossiter, Scott Nicholls with his daughter, Jeremy Doncaster, Billy Janniro, Shane Parker, Bruce Cribb, Sam Ermolenko and there were no doubt others who I didn't recognise.

Bryn being shaved was funny but I actually felt a bit sorry for him (only a bit!) because it was being done with a razor & foam rather than an electric shaver so it took ages to do. Sandie, Billy & Nikki all seemed to end up covered in more foam than Bryn. Strange.

It was good to meet Ozyace for the first time and also have a chat with my forum favourites Addy and Liontamer again.

All in all a great day out and I hope Johno gets loads and loads of money.

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Shane Parker

So Shane is out of hospital now then obviously ...................

[Sandie 53]

Had a brilliant time but just wish I had brought a tent to sit in to get out of the awful wind! It took me half an hour to untangle my hair tonight and although I can't afford to lose much hair, because it's so fine, I reckon I must have lost a whole months worth in one go. Still not as much as Bryn though.

One good thing we were lucky with the dust on the 4th bend as it wasn't being blown in our direction but I think the management are going to need a few lorry loads of shale to replace all that was blown away. I must say I have never seen a blue groove at Coventry but there was definitely a great big one on the 3rd bend today.

Enjoyed the auction in the downstairs bar afterwards and "people watching." As well as the programmed riders and Lol Hare, I also spotted Sean Wilson, Garry Stead, Neil Middleditch, Tai Woofenden, Alun Rossiter, Scott Nicholls with his daughter, Jeremy Doncaster, Billy Janniro, Shane Parker, Bruce Cribb, Sam Ermolenko and there were no doubt others who I didn't recognise.

Bryn being shaved was funny but I actually felt a bit sorry for him (only a bit!) because it was being done with a razor & foam rather than an electric shaver so it took ages to do. Sandie, Billy & Nikki all seemed to end up covered in more foam than Bryn. Strange.

It was good to meet Ozyace for the first time and also have a chat with my forum favourites Addy and Liontamer again.

All in all a great day out and I hope Johno gets loads and loads of money.

 

 

And Stekkers was there.

 

And the shaving was my fault - A wet shave always looks more spectacular as you see it all in more dramatic style BUT - it didnt quite go to plan

Sorry Bryn - hope you have been able to tidy it up now.

 

[Gemini 4,894]

So Shane is out of hospital now then obviously ...................

Yes, but thankfully obviously not well enough to do a strip like he normally does at testimonials.

One more thing I must mention Superbart and his return to Brandon. Great music which really showed what we have been missing this season. Wish he could come back to liven things up again.

Also it was nice to hear the mellow tones of David Hammond on the mike again.

 

And Stekkers was there.

 

Yes I missed him off my list....and Mike Broadbank, Amando Castagna, Stuart Robson, Joe Screen & Jim McMillan. Great turnout for Steve.

Edited June 23, 2008 by Gemini

[BigFatDave 258]

And the shaving was my fault - A wet shave always looks more spectacular as you see it all in more dramatic style BUT - it didnt quite go to plan

Sorry Bryn - hope you have been able to tidy it up now.

Whaddawewant?? WE WANT PHOTOS!!

 

PS Ozyace really does look like Mel Gibson doesn't he??

 

At night, in bad weather, from a distance, with a following wind.

[Gemini 4,894]

Ozyace really does look like Mel Gibson doesn't he??

 

Not from where I was sitting.

 

Few photos on here to give you the general gist of the proceedings.

http://community.webshots.com/album/563880201fWxlcp

Edited June 22, 2008 by Gemini

[Sandie 53]

Hmm - not sure I am pleased you put those on there now Gem.

 

My camera battery pack has failed so I thought I would sit up for a while and then try again in 30 minutes or so. But now Im not so sure.

I know I came away filthy but I hadnt realised quite how much was going on behind my back.

In some of those shots poor old Bryn looks terrified.

 

Thanks Gemini - off to have another shower - Im sure there is still some shaving gel down my neck!!

 

Edit - anyone notice the carefully chosen towel - just for Bryn!!!

Edited June 22, 2008 by Sandie

[Addy 1]

It was soooo good

 

A very enjoyable day at the Beehive. The last I saw of Bryn he was having the skin scraped off his face by Billy Janniro.

Nice seeing Gemini, Summit & Addy again, as well as being introduced to a couple of new faces.

Hope Johno made a few bob out of it.

 

 

Lovely to see you again

 

 

Hi VV - sort of!!

 

My error on this forum is not always reading more than one line and moving on. So I got a new razor and sme shaving gel thinking I was just doing his beard and moutache. Oh and some nail scissors just to clip a little before shaving.

 

Well - I had not realised the task in hand. And how long that amount of hair takes to remove.

 

As some one has said - Bj got involved and did quite a good job. As I clipped he shaved!!

 

Bryns hair was done to a thin scissor cut and we got through most of the beard and moutache but it took forever so we let Bryn up and he will finish the job at home.

 

And remember guys - dont let Janniro anywhere near a can of shaving gel - a lot of playing was going on behind me but I was trying to concentrate!

As soon as I can I will get photo's on here. £130 in the pot - so if anyone hasnt paid up yet the total will hopefully rise.

 

 

Now - The meeting - superb, a great win for Scott but a brilliant day for Johno.

he was still there when we left at 8.30pm and was fully involved with Mr Sandhu and out with the dogs as the evening turned from speedway to greyhounds.

 

Congratulations to all of his team for making today such a brilliant meeting.

 

And Ozyace - I LOVE YOU!!!!!

 

 

£5 well spent

 

It was so funny.

 

By the time they had finished the place was drenched in water and shaving foam.

 

Looking forward to the pictures

 

 

Had a brilliant time but just wish I had brought a tent to sit in to get out of the awful wind! It took me half an hour to untangle my hair tonight and although I can't afford to lose much hair, because it's so fine, I reckon I must have lost a whole months worth in one go. Still not as much as Bryn though.

One good thing we were lucky with the dust on the 4th bend as it wasn't being blown in our direction but I think the management are going to need a few lorry loads of shale to replace all that was blown away. I must say I have never seen a blue groove at Coventry but there was definitely a great big one on the 3rd bend today.

Enjoyed the auction in the downstairs bar afterwards and "people watching." As well as the programmed riders and Lol Hare, I also spotted Sean Wilson, Garry Stead, Neil Middleditch, Tai Woofenden, Alun Rossiter, Scott Nicholls with his daughter, Jeremy Doncaster, Billy Janniro, Shane Parker, Bruce Cribb, Sam Ermolenko and there were no doubt others who I didn't recognise.

Bryn being shaved was funny but I actually felt a bit sorry for him (only a bit!) because it was being done with a razor & foam rather than an electric shaver so it took ages to do. Sandie, Billy & Nikki all seemed to end up covered in more foam than Bryn. Strange.

It was good to meet Ozyace for the first time and also have a chat with my forum favourites Addy and Liontamer again.

All in all a great day out and I hope Johno gets loads and loads of money.

 

 

Whaddawewant?? WE WANT PHOTOS!!

 

PS Ozyace really does look like Mel Gibson doesn't he??

 

At night, in bad weather, from a distance, with a following wind.

 

Well we had the wind

 

 

Not from where I was sitting.

 

Few photos on here to give you the general gist of the proceedings.

http://community.webshots.com/album/563880201fWxlcp

 

Great to meet up with you, Gem, Summit, Liontamer, Carlo & co, the Stranger, Queen Bee, those fun people formally known as the fairies, SCB, Siver Bee & family, 21st Cent Heathern, any one else who had slipped my mind,

Oh and Ozyace

 

 

I think Johno enjoyd himself.

He well deserved this special day.

[Gemini 4,894]

Hmm - not sure I am pleased you put those on there now Gem.

 

 

In some of those shots poor old Bryn looks terrified.

 

Are you surprised? Mind you it could have been worse - you with a cut throat razor in your hand.

 

[Sandie 53]

Some of our shots -

 

Webshots

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One more thing I must mention Superbart and his return to Brandon. Great music which really showed what we have been missing this season. Wish he could come back to liven things up again.

Also it was nice to hear the mellow tones of David Hammond on the mike again.

 

It was a pleasure to be there for Johno!, Coventry only have to ask us and we'll be back like a shot, the balls totally in their court. But its nice to know our efforts were appreciated Johno came over to us in the bar and said what a great job we'd done and how he was looking forward to working with us with Sky next week at the British GP. He also gave me one of the trophies as a thankyou for stepping in at such short notice which was a nice touch.

 

Fingers Crossed

 

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Others i noticed Rob Woffinden, Tai's dad, Glyn Taylor, not sure Armando Castagna has been mentioned,Neils Kristian Iversen,Stuart Robson, who was there with Laura,i'm sure there's some i've missed too, so feel free to add folks.

 

Edited to add one more: Seen this guy & couldn't think who it was, it's just clicked that it was Joel Parsons.

Edited June 23, 2008 by colincooke

[Bryn 413]

Jeez it's cold around the lugholes this morning BUT it was all in a great cause wasn't it? Thanks to everyone who chipped in sponsorship that has already enabled us to hand over £150 (with I think more to come) to Johno on what was a really great day for one of the sports great characters.

And talking of characters, Billy Janniro (now known as Sweeney Todd!) - well what can I say???? Well for one thing, PLEASE stick to riding speedway Billy cos you sure as hell won't make it as a barber and Vidal Sassoon has nothing to fear!!!!

All in all a great day at Coventry yesterday and it was wonderful to see so many there paying tribute to the man in question especially so many riders and ex-riders who, although not actually competing just HAD to be there to say, "Johno - thanks mate!" The DVD will b well worth getting for sure!

 

Bryn