Sandie

Well, ya didnt need to take it quite so literally!!! DOH!

No secret - same as the last few years. Mercure Lodge

Those 5 ENGLISH riders were there representing GREAT BRITAIN! Just because they all happen to be born this side of Hadrians Wall is irelevant. If there was a Scot, Welsh or Irish man good enough then they would take their place representing GB I am a Coventry fan but I dont blindly defend him. As Ben was in our hotel we spent a lot of time chatting to him and in some of those chats I found the really nice Ben Barker and I really enjoyed being in his company. But in others I found his attitude very 'ladish' and the discussions not very pleseant at all. But Im mature enough to see past that and accept it as bravado but I most definately prefer the pleasant Ben. As for Ben being the instigator of all things evil at Cardiff I really feel people have taken it out of context. Many stories were coming back on the Friday and Saturday nights about riders having brawls in the wee small hours but I dont see those being mentioned. And NO I have no intention of naming anyone. As for his injury, a broken leg (mended but not race fit) does not mean you have to stay home. I was actually concerned for him as he got out of the cab one evening as he really struggled but I guess its muscle damage still and once he straigtened his leg and got walking then his stride became easier. But Ben does not really need defending on his injury as it is not really a relevant discussion. And finally Ben - I wont be there on Friday so you wont be able to argue this post with me!!!!

Are you not interested in where Im staying?!?! But it has to be somewhere with Air Con preferably!!!!!

and me.

Interesting interpretation TNT. Would like to know where you heard this as it is not quite what I have heard. However the figures are correct - $100 more for Emil. Great picie - and Im bet the guy on the far left was pleased the punch landed otherwise he may have a shiner this morning!!!!

ouch - selective editing!!!!!

Argh - just replied to loads of quotes but lost it. Summary - Ben Barker isnt innocent but he certainly wasn't as bad as everyone makes out. One day though he will also be a 'has-been' or maybe Bird, he will just be another 'never made-it!!!' Seb was there Bird - I dragged him back for Pizza!! Alcohol - I am normally duty driver but Cardiff weekend - the car is parked and I enjoy a tipple or two. So Im happy that there was beer in the stadium. As for the wet clothing and programmes (sorry to those it happened too) but surely pints of lemonade and coke would have made them just as wet! other bits I may remember later! Edit - Horse - will you be putting some photos on facebook - I havent seen it yet!!!!

and dont forget he is also responsible for Scotts poor form this season!!!!

As I understand this is in the public domain - Scott was fined $500 and Emil $600 Sorry Deano - I guessed there was but which one of the many is it on!!!!

Very loud but very clear where we were sat. BUT - we are Great BriTain - NOT Great Bri-ain!!!

Oh well - we had better enjoy this year then - it could be our last!!!!!

Well - its all change now. Just been reading the Armed Forces Day website and I notice that there is a show going on in Bute Park Cardiff. The Red Devils will be present and having had these chaps base themselves in our offices last weekend I am keen to get another look again - scrummy!!!! Also it looks like there could be a parade in the town centre. So if you are British and proud it will be a great way to get that patriotic feeling running through your veins. Support the boys (and girls) and then go and support the boys!!!!

dont worry I'll have yours as I wont get my ticket till saturday, so no practice for me!!!

Nice Jackets though arent they - wonder who made them!!! (see signature) Snyper - they do do track days but they dont make the press. It was at a Team GB track day before the season started that Adam Roynon got injured. You also need to think how easy it is to get all these guys together at the same time for team track days. If Im right, this photo was taken at the GB Final at Poole, where they all happened to be at the same time. Personally I think they look very smart and hopefully it will have a positive affect. I dont see what is wrong - EVERY team in the league has an indentity / image. They all have a Press day and have lots of team photo's taken and they all turn up week after week wearing the same jackets. Good luck to them I say

As we only do about 10 minutes on a motorway Im looking for a nice pub to have lunch between Ross on Wye and Newport. A good view and good grub please Any suggestions welcomed.

Intersting last line. Is it possible then, on other occassions to give the result BEFORE the meeting!!!!!!!

bloomin eck!!!!!! That is a rip off!!! Will look at the line up before I make any decisions!

how long does it take to pack a change of undies, a pair of thongs and a tooth brush!!! See you soon BFD - I really cant wait. xx

okay - not a problem - just send the missus and we will look after her!!!!

are we nearly there yet!!!!!!! Is it time, is it time!!!

He wont have to put up with you. He can disappear elsewhere and leave you in the very capable hands of Shazzybird, me (mummyfairy!!!), Nikki, Lora, Sexy Steve, the single one, Jay, Jenn, Pammie. LW & W V H - and a few more!!!!!!!!!

Bit earleir than that- about 20 hours earlier. Always great fun in Cardiff on the Friday night so we head down Friday morning and make a weekend of it. Getting excited now!!! (big kid!)

You really are a gluten for punishment!!! See you there!!! Note to Mrs Squall - get ready to party. Yoiu have picked the right hotel!!!!!