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That's strange. It's mine too. I like this BOBBATH chappie. He keeps starting threads about old riders and bringing back so many memories. Bryan Elliott - he was another one of my favourites, along with Joe Bowkis, Johnnie Carpenter, Len Williams etc. Bryan Elliott does indeed reside in Australia but his sister was at the Leicester reunion in 2004. Edit..... BOBBATH....you aren't the person who bought my 1949 Leicester badge last year (on ebay) were you because it went to Canada? I was sad to let it go - and other items - but needed the money for the dog's vet bills. She's still going strong on daily glucosamine tablets.

Upper level would be much better than the lower, judging by comments on here over the past few years.

Ah! Memories of my teenage years when Charlie Barsby was one of my favourite riders. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1243465626047007148JrcJjB Charlie was certainly alive and kicking at a Leicester reunion in November 2004 when he was 75 years old. He looked very well so I'm sure he is still around. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1450617580047007148MjXmrK http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2302022320047007148dpBjyP

Not forgetting ex-riders. Alan Cowland was at a Leicester reunion in November 2004 and I took this photo of him talking to Bruce Forrester & his wife Linda. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1446728259047007148oFaGgR Sadly a couple of months afterwards he committed suicide.

Obviously his new image doesn't extend to personal hygene yet. Some things never change. Well done Nicki on another brilliant G.P.

Didn't Ole have anything to do with the track preparation this time?

That makes sense. I just hope they use better glue on the envelopes this year though.

Hi Bee. Hope you are well. See you sometime in 2007 or 8.

You'll be lucky. He just goes on and on like a stuck record but it's lovely and quiet since I put him on my ignore list.

That will be gone when you get back.

Can't help with an aerial view but have two or three photos of Boston on my webshots album 3. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1250970303047007148MmaWOj

If you don't get fixed up with a hotel isn't getting a coach to Cardiff an option? Most tracks seem to run at least one.

I think he means soaking. Coventry fans seem to be attracted to water and will probably be carrying around their own supply just in case it's needed.

I sincerely hope you're right. The only problem with Chris is his gating and against the top riders in the World it might prove to be too much of a handicap. He is a fighter though so he should add some excitement to this season's G.P's.

Thank you. I just wondered because I always thought it was the V.S.R.A., but obviously that must be something different.....and yes I know what the V stands for.

What does the W stand for?

Not as confused as me Schumi! I thought I'd had a senior moment and done it without knowing. Me give ammunition to set Subedei off again? Not likely! Mind you it doesn't really matter now because I don't get to see what he's written any more. Well, I had to do something because at the annual doctor's review last week my blood pressure had risen quite a lot since the last check. So I'm cutting down on all the things that make me stressed......repetition being top of the list 'cos that's one of my pet hates. No good asking me either. I can't remember things that happened more than 12 hours ago. I have an idea the original quote came from PTW & was on the Coventry thread but of course it will have been removed now so take your pick.

Oh please!! You'll only set him off again with a boring vendetta against another Coventry rider. To answer your question - ask again in September. By then we will have a better idea.

Hope your Dad doesn't see this as he won't be happy with Incase as one word. Sorry!

Congratulations! It's a shame the Sheffield training track has shut down because you could have had a go at Speedway without buying a bike and all the stuff. Ray and our son Paul both went for a couple of days a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Yes...but....rather than stopping altogether surely it's best to try to cut down on the expense? It's not really necessary to stay overnight in a hotel as most, if not all tracks, run coaches to Cardiff - even Leicester send one and we haven't held Speedway for 24 years. It still means you can be in Cardiff for the afternoon so don't miss any of the atmosphere. Buy early and get the cheaper tickets - no-one has to spend £60. Pack up some sandwiches and a bottle of pop etc., and give up excessive drinking throughout the day which must cost a bomb. (Not aimed at anyone in particular.) It's also possible to find cheaper B/B's if you book early enough. The one we have always stayed at since 2001 was charging £35 per night bed & breakfast last year which I don't think was too expensive.

Ours are already booked so you can do it anytime through BOSS. When the season starts pop along to the supporters club kiosk and see Mr Bob Cooke. He will be able to sort everything out for you.

Yes, we are going as usual, but for the first time not staying over as we are going on the Coventry coach. I'm fine thanks, but Ray has just broken his arm so I have a lot of little extra things to do like cutting his food up, dressing him and generally being a caring wife. As long as he can manage to wipe his own bum I don't mind. The dogs are fine as well thanks but I'm sure Jemma will miss her Cardiff trip as she normally had a great day and a trip to the seaside on the Sunday as well. Perhaps see you somewhere around Cardiff in the afternoon.

Ah....I understand now. So you are not getting a morning train - that puts a different perspective on things. I'm sure there will still be a lot of forum members hanging around the Prince of Wales even in the late afternoon.

Where are you travelling from....Australia? It shouldn't take too long to get to Cardiff surely if you are catching a morning train? Most forum members seem to head for The Prince of Wales in the afternoon so you should be able to meet a lot there.