stratton 1,491 Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Welcome back.....the Steve Shovlar of Swindon Is that a compliment or a big NO ER ?? i have never met Steve but he seems like a nice bloke like Starman loves Poole and i admire that,With The Robins ER i respect your opinion bigtime,what do you honestly expect to happen? the traditiional late March start is not practical surely.? myself i am very worried if the worst comes to the worst i will have to go to Somerset every week.!! Edited October 23, 2015 by sidney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted October 22, 2015 Been parked out in those cheap side bogs!! cant Hayden take over ? not to worry anyway enjoyed the farewell meeting Briggs at the age of 80 god how fit is that bloke?.Just hope things work out i have heard loads of things about the new stadium we shall see i won't comment as long as i see speedway at the abbey again soon ??? i will be happy. You've deserted your post without permission, let the side down sid. Death by firing squad at dawn for you mate. I cant take over anyway I work full-time! Briggo looking great for his age...Dukey's still got his ponytail, managed to have a brief chat with him, about the time Mac Woolford, the Purton-flyer, crashed into the post and sent the sparks flying. Will never be forgotten by those aged 55-plus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted October 22, 2015 You've deserted your post without permission, let the side down sid. Death by firing squad at dawn for you mate. I cant take over anyway I work full-time! Briggo looking great for his age...Dukey's still got his ponytail, managed to have a brief chat with him, about the time Mac Woolford, the Purton-flyer, crashed into the post and sent the sparks flying. Will never be forgotten by those aged 55-plus! Haydon being a saddo i got all there autographs again!, Dukey looked well and Mac and Briggo too really wanted Briggo to open it up he looked like he was gagging to have a lap or two can't believe he was born in 1934 Legend for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted October 22, 2015 Looking at those golden oldies at the farewell meeting, can anyone tell me which rider was the one who was slightly hunched over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted October 22, 2015 Looking at those golden oldies at the farewell meeting, can anyone tell me which rider was the one who was slightly hunched over? That would be Troy Batchelor 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,961 Posted October 28, 2015 That would be Troy Batchelor No he said golden oldies not hasbeens.... He's a good egg Hagon and clearly loves his speedway. Knowing Sid, he will be back! Known him for years off of this s**t and he's a great bloke Welcome back.....the Steve Shovlar of Swindon Nah Sidney stays loyal to his local track unlike that particular person...aint no turncoat or glory hunter is Sid! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted October 28, 2015 Is that a compliment or a big NO ER ?? i have never met Steve but he seems like a nice bloke like Starman loves Poole and i admire that,With The Robins ER i respect your opinion bigtime,what do you honestly expect to happen? the traditiional late March start is not practical surely.? myself i am very worried if the worst comes to the worst i will have to go to Somerset every week.!! Sid, if I'm honest, I can't see speedway at the new track in 2016. I do believe there will be a new track, but not next year. Good to see you back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 28, 2015 Welcome back Sid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudermilk 26 Posted November 10, 2015 So there may be racing still at the Abbey in 2016 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 10, 2015 So there may be racing still at the Abbey in 2016 ? Hope so as there is not a cat in hells chance of TRs schedule being met. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted November 10, 2015 Had a quick drive around the car park yesterday ( l lead such an interesting life!!) to see if there had been any new developments. Not a builder in sight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Return of Odin 8 Posted November 10, 2015 Had a quick drive around the car park yesterday ( l lead such an interesting life!!) to see if there had been any new developments. Not a builder in sight. Likewise - wonder if the plans were submitted as suggested they would be at end of October Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted November 10, 2015 Likewise - wonder if the plans were submitted as suggested they would be at end of October I'm sure there will be plenty of fuss made if plans are eventually submitted. It's interesting to see that the plans for the houses opposite the stadium entrance were submitted in June, yet are only going in front of the planning committee this week. This suggests that even if plans are submitted, we are looking at months rather than weeks before any work actually begins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted November 10, 2015 Had a quick drive around the car park yesterday ( l lead such an interesting life!!) to see if there had been any new developments. Not a builder in sight. I drive past every day mate, will let you know if I spot a wheelbarrow or screwdriver. My mate has got another job as he got fed-up waiting to start work chippying on the new stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 10, 2015 I'm sure there will be plenty of fuss made if plans are eventually submitted. It's interesting to see that the plans for the houses opposite the stadium entrance were submitted in June, yet are only going in front of the planning committee this week. This suggests that even if plans are submitted, we are looking at months rather than weeks before any work actually begins. That is why I stated in a previous post Matt that it is likely to be 2016 before the plans are looked at and go before any planning committee, and that TRs timescale is cobblers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
