colincooke 0 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Olsen has heard the long range weather forecast, says that it is going to rain at 7pm. Doesn't matter when it rains, if it does the thick sod will have no idea how to dry any shale. As for the start time itself have to agree with Paulco. Edited December 16, 2008 by colincooke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted December 16, 2008 Think it's great . Trying to kill time on the Saturday , whilst trying to stay out the pubs , aint easy . There are plenty of things to do in Cardiff without going anywhere near a pub Paulco.....Art Galleries, museums etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 613 Posted December 16, 2008 Think James would have something to say if I started dragging him around museums...he is looking forward to getting away with a lager shandy behind my back again! Scary to think he will be almost 16 for Cardiff.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted December 17, 2008 More go than touch I reckon. : Touching Cloth? However - what about all those unfortunate kids who have Saturday jobs (and weekend workers etc) and were planning on coming home after work to watch the meeting on TV - not good for them! But that's a small percentage of the support, it's the same for footy fans with 3pm kick-offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VIVIENNE B 0 Posted December 17, 2008 [/b] Bit of both I think, I dont think the sales of tickets has gone very well going on the fact they keep extending the cheap ticket deadline, but clearly the hotel trade havent helped by doubling the prices, a point not lost on BSI apparently. Yes ticket sales are way down,and take a look at some of the hotel prices in poland,sweden,denmark and c/rep.most of the hotels are nearly double what they were 4yrs ago.it don"t take long for them to catch on.If all the hotels are empty and there are no shops left in Cardiff by the time June comes around might we see Clint Eastwood walking down the middle of the high street like in the movies?,he drinks rye if you bump into him. F1 no HONDA Rallycross no Suzuki or Subaru what next no Meridian,if there aint no shops or hotels they won"t need lifts shops 50% off,closeing down sales,buy Woolworths for a £1 Speedway buy your tickets at 2008 prices now before we reduce them. And my psychiatrist thinks i am mad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy den boy 19 Posted December 17, 2008 anyone know if ben barker and co are going again this year?if so i will def take my cam corder this time!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted December 17, 2008 anyone know if ben barker and co are going again this year?if so i will def take my cam corder this time!!! With the dearth of British talent at the moment , it's not completely out of the question that young Mr Barker might be riding as a wild card . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 17, 2008 There are plenty of things to do in Cardiff without going anywhere near a pub Paulco.....Art Galleries, museums etc.. I am just trying to imagine Paulco the culture vulture visiting art galleries and museums. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Know 221 Posted December 17, 2008 Yes ticket sales are way down,and take a look at some of the hotel prices in poland,sweden,denmark and c/rep.most of the hotels are nearly double what they were 4yrs ago.it don"t take long for them to catch on.If all the hotels are empty and there are no shops left in Cardiff by the time June comes around might we see Clint Eastwood walking down the middle of the high street like in the movies?,he drinks rye if you bump into him. F1 no HONDA Rallycross no Suzuki or Subaru what next no Meridian,if there aint no shops or hotels they won"t need lifts shops 50% off,closeing down sales,buy Woolworths for a £1 Speedway buy your tickets at 2008 prices now before we reduce them. And my psychiatrist thinks i am mad Always be lifts as people to lazy to do stairs Everbody is cutting back and the first thing that goes is advertisment/sponsorship. We will reduce our budget by 60% for 2009. Better safe than sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted December 17, 2008 Always be lifts as people to lazy to do stairs Everbody is cutting back and the first thing that goes is advertisment/sponsorship. We will reduce our budget by 60% for 2009. Better safe than sorry. Blimey - if you use that figure across the board for all speedway relating advertising / promotion it really doesnt bode well as companies look to simply survive with no money to devlop new business. Could be an interesting year all round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazeaway 1,501 Posted December 17, 2008 Could be an interesting year all round Could be, maybe rider skills will shine through rather than tuners skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted December 17, 2008 Could be, maybe rider skills will shine through rather than tuners skills. Now that would be one of the only benefits of this 'recession' and maybe in 9 months time we will call on this post again Blaze!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dietbowers 522 Posted December 17, 2008 Could be, maybe rider skills will shine through rather than tuners skills. That`s Nicki Pedersen out of the running then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted December 17, 2008 That`s Nicki Pedersen out of the running then OMG - its just dawned on me - with all these cut backs he may have to sack his hairdryer guy!!! Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seb the Snail 22 Posted December 17, 2008 I'd rather have a 7pm start and more socialising time in the afternoon. Hopefully the fleet of Robins coaches will just leave 2 hours earlier to ensure that we don't miss out on serious drinking time. If not then I may have to break the habit of a lifetime and stay over, and that could be really messy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
