Chimay - Classic racing - 19/20/21 July

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’ll be lead, like a lamb to the slaughter,

Behave. You were as bad as the rest of us at Gedinne.

 

[Wapping]

Behave. You were as bad as the rest of us at Gedinne.

I’ll confess to the occasional light sherry.

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’ll confess to the occasional light sherry.

Get ready for some heavy duty alcohol abuse once we hit the Queen Mary in Chimay

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

Why is my employer fucking me about?

It’s now looking likely that they’ll want me on site through to (and including) next Friday so I travel home on Saturday then get everything sorted out ready to go away for a fortnight on the Monday. That might not seem excessive but I’ll have had 18hrs at home in the preceding 26 days and genuinely don’t have a clue where half the things I’ll need were dumped when I last used them


One day I’ll actually get myself sorted out so it’s not a panic stricken last minute rush.

 

[Wapping]

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’ve sold my soul for the corporate Dollar. I should feel ashamed but I don’t for some reason.

 

[wessie]

Why is my employer fucking me about?

It’s now looking likely that they’ll want me on site through to (and including) next Friday so I travel home on Saturday then get everything sorted out ready to go away for a fortnight on the Monday. That might not seem excessive but I’ll have had 18hrs at home in the preceding 26 days and genuinely don’t have a clue where half the things I’ll need were dumped when I last used them


One day I’ll actually get myself sorted out so it’s not a panic stricken last minute rush.

looking at her Fb, it seem's your SO's approach is just go out and buy new stuff

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

looking at her Fb, it seem's your SO's approach is just go out and buy new stuff

It would appear to be that way. She sent a photo saying she’d had an expensive day but it’s her money so no concern of mine

 

[snelly]

Why is my employer fucking me about?

It’s now looking likely that they’ll want me on site through to (and including) next Friday so I travel home on Saturday then get everything sorted out ready to go away for a fortnight on the Monday. That might not seem excessive but I’ll have had 18hrs at home in the preceding 26 days and genuinely don’t have a clue where half the things I’ll need were dumped when I last used them


One day I’ll actually get myself sorted out so it’s not a panic stricken last minute rush.

a pre packed bug out bag you can grab at any time should be stashed close to hand;

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

a pre packed bug out bag you can grab at any time should be stashed close to hand;

If only I was that organised!

It’ll be ok, I’m taking the mighty RE and I’ve got my luggage carrying capacity sorted so I just need to throw things in bags and I’m done.

I’ve got the minor issue of an infected toe on my left foot so gear changes might be a bit painful but no matter what happens I’ll be hobbling around the circuit drinking beer to dull the pain.

 

[snelly]

If only I was that organised!

It’ll be ok, I’m taking the mighty RE and I’ve got my luggage carrying capacity sorted so I just need to throw things in bags and I’m done.

I’ve got the minor issue of an infected toe on my left foot so gear changes might be a bit painful but no matter what happens I’ll be hobbling around the circuit drinking beer to dull the pain.

I would'nt expect anything less;

 

[Wapping]

You are doing better than me. On returning from Le Mans at gone midnight (thank you Chunnel) between Mill Hill and London E1, I have somehow lost a bag, containing half of my regular travel kit. Thankfully, I always separate my passport, money and wallet.

It’s a fairly eclectic mixture of stuff, ranging from Gortex top and trousers, through RayBan sunglasses, Bose headphones, power adaptors, leads and a bit more besides. A fairly sizeable claim has gone into my householders and separate travel policy this morning,

I have been busy talking to the man from the Amazon recreating it.

 

[snelly]

You are doing better than me. On returning from Le Mans at gone midnight (thank you Chunnel) between Mill Hill and London E1, I have somehow lost a bag, containing half of my regular travel kit. Thankfully, I always separate my passport, money and wallet.

It’s a fairly eclectic mixture of stuff, ranging from Gortex top and trousers, through RayBan sunglasses, Bose headphones, power adaptors, leads and a bit more besides. A fairly sizeable claim has gone into my householders and separate travel policy this morning,

I have been busy talking to the man from the Amazon recreating it.

That could be some tramp well kitted out;; i've never seen a a tramp in ray-ban shades with Boss headphones on before;

 

[Wapping]

Always best to check things, before departure. It helps to avoid the comedy “Ah, where are the poles?” moment, usually in a thunderstorm.

Even my little Coleman light works. This was bought twenty or so years ago, following a recommendation on these pages by Whatton.



And help from ‘Sassy’, a very smart Bengal cat neighbour

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

That could be some tramp well kitted out;; i've never seen a a tramp in ray-ban shades with Boss headphones on before;

I saw one fast asleep in the sun at Gedinne

 

[Wapping]

I saw one fast asleep in the sun at Gedinne

That was a case of mistaken identity

 

[snelly]

I saw one fast asleep in the sun at Gedinne

i'am hoping i might be catching some rays at Gedinne this year;; summer has got to arrive at some point.

 

[Wapping]

It’ll be the 1600 and not the 450, simply as my V5 hasn’t arrived. Having seen the punitive fine landed on a friend without his papers, I am not keen to repeat the experience.

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’m hoping I don’t get a repeat of last years fiasco with my RT not playing nicely because if the Interceptor throws a last minute hissy fit I’ll be taking either my H2 or my wife’s Street Triple, neither of which will be ideal.

 

[dicktheleg]

I'm very much hoping to attend next year, looks good.