Not Long Now

Not Long Now

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spivvy

Original Poster:

1,534 posts

261 months

Monday 25th April 2005
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53 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes



NormanD

3,208 posts

235 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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I better start packing my 'Toothbrush'
There is so much to do!!

vario-rob

3,034 posts

255 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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53 days to breathe enough life into the de Tomaso to get it through the weekend, I fear it won’t be enough which is a damn shame. Next year for the De T I think

None the less, plenty to do to the ‘Nazi engined slot car” as well, clutch replacement ‘OUCH’ some paint work and of course enough time to get a sticker made up with

“Deauville says no”

Oh and a set of pads wouldn’t go a miss either and on top of that the big three year service.

I love Le Mans, just think how much better off we would all be without it

Mark B

1,636 posts

272 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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Excited is not the word......

Just nipped to Halfords to pick up some number plate adhesive pads, ended up buying a new tiny sleeping bag.... Anything on my mind?

That's it, all I need now is my passport, toothbrush, can of Deo, Tent and a credit card!

jellison

12,803 posts

284 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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Is it really that good - you guys do seem VERY Excited. My first time - more interested in the stuff away from the track than all these cars pounding round for 24hrs! Beer and burnouts.....

Toe Tags

64 posts

238 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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YES IT REALLY IS THAT GOOD
If it's your first time, it won't be your last...

white_van_man

3,846 posts

256 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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Toe Tags said:
YES IT REALLY IS THAT GOOD
If it's your first time, it won't be your last...

Last Year was my first time!!! and im going back thisyear...next year..the year after that and that and that etc It Really is that good i cant wait i have to send off my e111 and passport tonight

simon996

211 posts

239 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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was down there over the weekend with a couple of buddies (avec ladies) - grif, C4, f355 convoy. staying close(ish) by so HAD to drive the circuit pointing out stuff. clearly the girls were very interested (not) to see the point where the cars enter the mulsanne (N138), the chicanes by the roundabouts on the way done - the cool banking at indianapolis and the place where we always fall asleep behind the fence at arnage! all looking fantastic and just wetted the appitite nicely for june. can't wait...


p.s. missed the ferry from le havre on the way home due to p*****g rain. fyi, it takes about 2 hours round the motorway from there to calais for the ferry/train if it ever happens to you.

door

713 posts

245 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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It will be my 10th year.......but they have become a bluurrrrr

M@H

11,298 posts

279 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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never

been

before

so

already

getting

quite

EXCITED

Mark B

1,636 posts

272 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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This'll be my 12th trip, missed last year... never again.

This doesn't include numerous Pre qualifiying weekends, Classic Le Mans twice and other trips through.

Once bitten and all that....

v15ben

15,901 posts

248 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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I am a virgin and I can't wait, just need to pack the beers

miniandy

1,512 posts

244 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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v15ben said:
just need to pack the beers


get them there ben, save weight on the way down!

RossC

683 posts

291 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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miniandy said:

v15ben said:
just need to pack the beers



get them there ben, save weight on the way down!


Repeat the mantra after me, 'Carrefor will provide, Carrefor will provide, Carrefor will etc'...ad infinitum.

Seriously, you can get anything you need for the weekend down there and as for the essential alchohol, it is wwaaayyyyyy cheaper. You have however, got to figure out the Le Mans problem of getting your beer cold.............answers on a postcard please.

R

Trackside

1,777 posts

240 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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RossC said:

You have however, got to figure out the Le Mans problem of getting your beer cold.............answers on a postcard please.

R


We use an electric coolbox plugged into the car ciggie lighter. Keeps your nosh for the BBQ fresh too! (Assuming of course your nominated transport has a fag lighter/boot!)

NormanD

3,208 posts

235 months

Tuesday 26th April 2005
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been before with Keg & cooler etc,
none of this French Knats Pee

richardthestag

1,406 posts

240 months

Wednesday 27th April 2005
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RossC said:
got to figure out the Le Mans problem of getting your beer cold.............answers on a postcard please.

R




v15ben

15,901 posts

248 months

Wednesday 27th April 2005
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miniandy said:

v15ben said:
just need to pack the beers



get them there ben, save weight on the way down!


That's the plan, don't know how we would fit any in on the way down anyway!

maxf

8,426 posts

248 months

Wednesday 27th April 2005
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RossC said:



Seriously, you can get anything you need for the weekend down there and as for the essential alchohol, it is wwaaayyyyyy cheaper. You have however, got to figure out the Le Mans problem of getting your beer cold.............answers on a postcard please.

R


Drink red wine and Port old boy, remember the Brandy is much cheaper dans le francais as well And the champagne tent seems to keep it chilled enough for mad friday

Last year was out first time - its bloody addictive and amazing fun! The word 'carnage' springs to mind.

Mrs_T

1,533 posts

256 months

Wednesday 27th April 2005
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Just buy bottles of frozen water to put in the base of your keep cold. Top up with yet more water and hey presto, your own ice bucket. As used for beer, champers, etc.
Karen
The swimming pool was surprisingly good last year too!