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  3. Posted

    The Mail services are not good enough t be called Crap. We at Travel plus suffer hugely from mis delivered postage..late delivery of secure 1st class..you name it they **ck it up. I would however question whether their so called "customer relations" can ever reach te depths of the legend that is known as "BT"..once we were cut off for 2 weeks without notice,warning,,claiming we hadn't paid them..incidentally we pay by direct debit. !!..amazing..we were given a special number to chase told to call them at 1630hrs..only to later find out that their office closes at 1600hrs !!!  

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    When I was running Team Australia in 1980's we always met up and raced with Zenon. It was Communist times and never easy in Polska but Zenon always helped me and teh boys. he was great fun as well as being a superb racer. Every time we rocked up in the "new" Poland he was always around, always with a smile, and warm handshake. This is a sad sad loss to the sport, to his family and all those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. ...It's been a pleasure old friend..rest in peace.. 

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    I always find it disturbing that so few riders actually make any real, consolidated money to help them set up business or invest. The numbers who actually go on to achieve something positive in a new career after racing is minimal. Even world champions have been known to trek around begging favours. Famous names from the past often seem totally unable to hang onto their money in sensible manner...Obviously there are exceptions but given teh dangers and subsequent decent prize money, the end result is surprising.

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    10 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said:

    DOUBT it. He will gain more from just being at an event of that statue, learn from the experience.No real pressure on him to score. Watch how world class riders go about their business. 

    Absolutely correct...the lack of planning and foresight over the years has been one of the major problems

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    6 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

    But the team (ie pairing) wouldn’t be ‘dreadfully weak’ if Tai rode, you could argue they’d have a decent chance of winning with him. 

    more chance of PUTIN working for the Samaritans....speedway riders ride for the money...championships/trophy awards  mean even more money 

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    1 hour ago, racers and royals said:

    You are not upsetting me - this time at least :)  no way will he risk it - he will earn as much being an additional studio guest for BT as he would in Lublin ;)

    Logically why should he ride ?...the money is poor...the team is dreadfully weak...there is absolutely nothing to be added to his reputation.....he will be a big draw on TV..with "Monster" getting good publicity....put your house on him not riding

  17. Posted · Edited by spiegal
    wrong word

    29 minutes ago, BWitcher said:

    I can correct you immediately.

    I have more chance of being stabbed the next time I go to the shop than being hospitalised with Covid-19.

    That is the reality.

    that is not the argument...if you live in much of the UK the above is not a possibility, its a certainty..good job you are not cyclopian !!!

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    14 minutes ago, BWitcher said:

    So you've fallen for it hook line and sinker.

     

    Lets sincerely hope that you are not unfortunate enough to get infected...if you are...then can we all assume that you will not bother the NHS nor any medical practitioner, nor take up a bed, instead rely totally on your own beliefs and confidence ??..In that case I would stand corrected

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    3 minutes ago, iris123 said:

    It is a bit unfair to say ‘you’re all falling for’ at least when I have posted about the numbers in Czech it isn’t that I am falling for anything. Just noting that governments ‘fall for it’ and react accordingly. They paused the football league, then resumed, then cancelled it. But what is interesting is that despite the infected numbers rocketing for whatever reason, the government aren’t panicking despite call from the opposition and the ‘experts’ to do so

    https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/corona-tschechien-113.html

    That is a very thoughtful comment...i would agree in part with that...equally i am not ignorant enough to go down the route of "bullrubbish"..Indeed knowing sadly someone who suffered dreadfully before passing, and equally someone who had covid but is thankfully recovering (albeit slowly)..it isn't  something I would enjoy having. The mismanagement of Uk and USA governments borders on the criminal. During my mis-spent life and having survived a heart attack and later (the bullrubbish) of Sepsis, I ain't taking no chances Guvnor.   

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  21. Posted

    12 minutes ago, a4poster said:

    Our local football team employed someone to garner sponsorship on the understanding anything he bought in he would keep a percentage.  This seems common practice.

    To put it in simpler terms.  If someone legitimately offers you £100 and all he wants in return is £20 back would you take them up on the offer?

    I have always considered that 80% of a decent wedge was far better than 100% of bugger all

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