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I respect and understand your comments about Big Fat Dave.I cringed when I saw some of the posts he made particularly towards the end of his life. I met and understood a different Dave before drugs. I miss his humour and trust me he wasn't all bad. I miss SOME of his earlier postings on the forum. I have met many supposedly ''nice'' people in life who have never battled with demons --- often they are churchgoers too who claim to be Christians. I view these vile morons as sugar coated people (sweet on the outside but don't dwell to deep). Maybe because of my profession I am able to understand what makes people behave the way they do. What you see is what you get is my preference in the human race. I followed S.S. posts for quite some time before he 'disappeared' and I have never missed him. As you say --- each to their own. Gemini --- I have followed pretty much all of your postings and I know you personally too. I have always admired your knowledge and I love your ability to put people at ease as well as being able to take the p**s of yourself --- usually unnecessarily so as you are one very intelligent person. On this occasion we will have to agree and disagree.

Just stating whose posts I miss more. S.S. (pure as driven snow) will be lapping up this attention on his 'comeback' for sure.

Ah not a friend of yours then?

I have missed Big Fat Dave more --- R.I.P.

I won't be popular for saying this but I wish we were riding in the premier league. More ''racing'' less egos and no worries about riders in the G.P.'s

Totally agree --- particularly this season as I haven't attended as many meetings as I usually do.

Here's hoping Fraud Matt ends up with a couple of bad hair days when The Mighty Aces win tonight (pleeeeeeeaase)

That was the point I was making albeit clumsily. If he was less busy he probably would be more successful in the GP series which is what he is striving for. It wasn't a criticism .

But according to Blazeaway he's a to**er?

I am a Bees fan and surprisingly enough I've never really taken to Bomber. But I fail to understand why you think he's a tosser (your words).

Bomber is doing well tonight and let's be fair that is a tad unusual. His domestic season of racing has just finished ---- surely it's no coincidence that he's doing well in the GP --- he's rested and full of concentration.?

Unfortunately we won't see Scott back at Coventry. Shame.

Both!

Been tried and tested --- the cheats are too strong due to bias.

Me too. Forget missing riders who have other more important commitments. Poole would win square and fair in the so called 'elite' league if all the present elite clubs joined us. They can have plenty of room in their hot showers,drink all the bubbly they want play with their fireworks.

Very much a rich mans Barker is my opinion.

Mmmmmm

I worked night shift last night and it rained persistently from approx. 01.00 hours and was still drizzling at 07.00 hours -- trying to kip when all I can hear is thunder and rain during the day proved difficult. Looking forward to Friday and hopefully a full (ish) team and safety all round. What a year it's been for injuries and sadness. Up The Bees!!!

Yes

And will the ref. be paying too much attention to James Saergant and ignoring other riders who break the rules?

Easy win for the Bees tonight --- great to see Hans performing better and hope his confidence will be boosted. It will be interesting to see how the Bees perform against the ''better ''teams. It was good to see so many children enjoying the racing tonight BUT please will someone inform the parents/teachers/caretakers about the etiquette of being a good supporter and fan. I lost count of the amount of times that the adults decided to ''toilet'' these youngsters during the races and hogging the aisles which blocked spectators view. The stewards were conspicuous by their absence just when they were needed.

Thanks for the advice -- I attempted to search for Cardiff (I noticed a comment from you regarding this in a previous post) but had no joy in my search. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I have free cancellation on this accommodation and have yet to commit to parting with cash to park the car so I have left myself a choice.

Hoping for some tips! I've booked for me and my fellow speedway followers to stay at Newport Student Campus accommodation for next year's Cardiff GP. How easy and regular are the trains to /from Cardiff? Are there any drinking holes close to the campus for an evening tipple before falling into bed? Is the place reasonably clean and tidy? (I shall be taking my own kettle and mugs plus a hairdryer and toiletries even though these last 2 items are meant to be provided). Ta muchly for any advice.

Ok thanks

25th June?