Bryn

Happy days eh? Great character Roly - had me in stitches when he told me about his time in a Russian hospital waiting to undergo a major operation following his dreadful crash - and the reasons why he skiddadled without going under the knife!

Me too!

I DO have sympathy with the Roo Boy Sandie - no dammit, I'm glad to know someone else is gonna have to suffer the fffffffrrreeeeeezin British weather at a time they're normally in Oz! That's perked me up - no doubt you'll tell him so next time to see/speak to him! Hopefully that knowledge will make him feel a tad better! Lyndon isn't intending to try and brave out the British winter at his age is he????? Seriously though, as has been said, it IS expensive to take all the riding gear back let alone themselves and with Rory with no doubt much to do in his new house (when's the house warming party??? Is he getting supplies of Bundy in?), others who aren't going back this time having various new family commitments over here AND the fact that the likes of Crumpy and Leigh simply need a rest, the Oz Champs is wide open.

Courtesy of Seane Chapman to whom I'm indebted - Only wish I was going to all the flipping meetings - damn, poop and blast! (for want of a better expression!) Haven't fully checked BUT am as certain as can be that, at an 'ancient' 26 years of age, Travis is the "old man" of the Aussies taking part - anyway here's what Seane has disclosed: The riders for the 2008 Linddales Labour Hire Australian Motorcycle Speedway Championship Series have been announced as: Troy Batchelor (Qld) Jason Doyle (NSW) Cory Gathercole (Vic) Josh Grajczonek (Qld) Trevor Harding (WA) Tom Hedley (Vic) Lee Herne (NSW) Chris Holder (NSW) Robert Ksiezak (SA) Fredrik Lindgren (Sweden) Travis McGowan (Vic) Tyron Proctor (Vic) Joe Screen (England) Filip Sitera (Czech Republic) Aaron Summers (SA) Cameron Woodward (Vic) Reserves: Richard Sweetman (NSW) Mitchell Davey (Qld) James Holder (NSW) Kozza Smith (NSW) The championship will be decided over five rounds as below: Round 1: Olympic Park, Mildura, Vic - Saturday, 29 December Round 2: Gillman Speedway, Adelaide, SA- Wednesday, 2 January Round 3: Borderline Speedway, Mt Gambier, SA - Saturday, 5 January Round 4: Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow NSW - Wednesday, 9 January Round 5: Sydney Showground, Homebush Bay, NSW - Friday, 11 January

Thanks for the info Lunchy mate - only wish I COULD bring this OLD (and yes I DO mean old as you know!) face up to the announcer after the meeting and say hi over a can or three of Bundy - please say hi to all and sundry at Broadford for me please - I know you will! Hope all goes well. Bryn

Jeez what a bummer. As bad as me not being able to get to Oz this season! Is it a motorised chair? Can just imagine your old man pushing you around in if it's not! Get fit soon mate! Bryn

I well remember "Joe", particularly the time that he spent at that holy place that was Crayford! He certainly enjoyed our famous (or should it be infamous!) "Northern Tours" and I shall never forget the look of sheer disdain on his face on one such trip as he stared at one of the young 'uns in our squad who, well by the look on Joe's face at least, had the absolute temerity to ask, "what work do you do Joe apart from riding?" "WORK!!!???? growled Joe, "I don't WORK, I'm a speedway rider!" Happy days!

At least it'll get you out of washing the dishes sEdgY2! Seriously though, what a bugger - hope you make a swift recovery mate!

As you request Hector, hopefully someone will post full details from Saturday night's meeting in due course. Meanwhile have you got a full list of scorers from Friday night please?

Results / Details anyone please?

Easy solution to that CS - don't go to bed!

Heard from Gavin Elmes that amongst those entered for the meeting at Pioneer Park are: Mitchell Davey, Scott Smith, Trent Leverington, James Holder, Josh Grajczonek and Kozza Smith (NSW). Further details at: http://www.goldcoastspeedway.com

Not driving there? Jeez you're not gonna cycle are ya?

Oh - not that far for you and Nick to go then!

"Postman" Pete Wigley?

Old age causes you to do such things WWTBP - says he from experience!

?T?zysue,Nov 10 2007, 12:46 AM] Updates on the Victoria State Title will be available Here <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hope you've set the alarm clock Sue!

Great stuff Sue - how early? I'll be up to keep you company - just gotta get some cans of coke now so I can crack open the bottle of Bundy in the cupboard!

Ah but think of the pleasure you'd gain going skint Lunchy!

Anybody know the line up for Mildura on Saturday? Oh to be there and Broadford on Sunday with you Lunchy mate!

My own feeling is that the Aussie Championships should be for Aussies! Having said that, would be good to try and arrange another "Young Brits" tour Down Under such as the one that happened a few years back.

Don't try and deflect your guilt young Peasepud! I'm still flabbergasted over seeing you caressing a Swindon rider's programme board so lovingly last night - yes indeed my gaster is still very much flabbered!

You are obviously wracked by guilt Rob which is indeed a hopeful sign! I say that because I did not actually reveal your identity in my first post and you have chosen to confess!

Thoroughly enjoyed the efforts of ALL riders taking part last night and a particular well done to the top three overall. Well done as well to Allen Trump for putting the meeting on at Oxford having breathed new life into the club after the truama of what happened earlier in the year. Hopefully there'll e a big crowd at Sandy Lane tomorrow night - and no rain either! My grateful thanks to the Binties for the use of their comfortable sofa to rest my weary head on following the meeting and for running me home this morn. I'm still in a state of shock mind you at seeing one of the most dedicated OXFORD fans (or so I thought!) lovingly caressing a SWINDON rider's programme board all evening! I'm beginning to seriously wonder what this world is coming to!

Bit of a longshot BUT if there's anybody going to Oxford by car / van for this meeting tomorrow who has a spare seat that they could squeeze me into, would be VERY grateful for a lift. My gammy foot really playing me up! If you CAN help please Email me at kcv83@dial.pipex.com and, as I said, I will be eternally grateful!!!!