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That did make me laugh you two. Am desperately, desperately hoping to be at this meeting and so able to say hello again, but circumstances may conspire to keep me away. Have sent you a PM Tsu.

I'd agree with that actually. Remeber the days of the old Final held at Coventry on a hot Sunday afternoon with packed terraces. I guess it's sadly not deemed to have so much importance these days...

Well, if the BF is as good as the New Year meeting (with the likes of Eddie K, Ben Barker, Lewis bridger etc again featured) it has the potential to be a cracker.

Or Poole...

Each to their own I guess

Disappointed you even dignified that one with a reply PoP. It's poor attempt even by DC's standards.

After-show party eh? Sounds very rock and roll Seriously though, good luck with this - would be great to see some Diamonds fans make the trip to the deep south. Hope it gets the interest deserved.

That's not on the same day as well, is it?

It wasn't Brendan - he was practising at Newport. I can vouch for the fact it was Matt.

No 18 was Matt Bates.

Reckon you could compare it to a table-topping clash - a Poole v Swindon type crowd. Was certainly comparable with our better crowds of last season I'd think. Good 2,500+ from my amateur reckoning...

It's very confusing I have to admit. Perhaps we have to make up our own thread titles instead now? Post a thread and be damned for evermore I say.... PS Wolfslayer - Clive is a good friend and can be found doing appearances at Blunsdon on Thursdays. He was the voice of Screensport which is where I first heard him. I do apparently though, appear to be in a minority of liking his style.

Cheeky sod...back in yer box Should add...Piszcz looked very good - look forward to seeing him in our colours. Mad soul was doing about a dozen laps of the track jogging before the meeting so surprised he had any energy left to ride. When he did he looked very smooth and stylish - was expecting some wild moves, but alas no. Also, impressed with Jordan Frampton - I like this guy a lot and think he's going to be a rider to look out for. Certainly not out of his depth this afternoon and claimed some notable scalps - wish he could be our No8 again this year, but if not, hopefully someone will give him some rides in the EL this season.

Blinding meeting today, and the bickering comments from those who weren't there mean nothing. Those who were there saw a cracking afternoon of racing, full of passing and incident. This was a meeting that reminded me why I love this sport - maybe I'm biased but reaction from those from around the country should vindicate me. Sure it was dry and dusty, but the racing was top drawer and full credit firstly to Matt for putting the line-up together and secondly to the riders, all of whom put on a great show. The politics of next year and 'ownership' of this meeting should be left well alone, and let this meeting stand on it's merits. Big credit to Ben Barker - a little erratic at times but some gutsy riding to get that win. If he and the other British youngsters can smooth some of the rough edges, we should have some exciting times ahead in the coming years - who needs the 'names'? Brilliant to see a healthy crowd made up of fans from all leagues and all around the country. I hope you enjoyed it and safe travel home. Personally, it was great to see Stilton Panther again and also some of my Poole buddies, and also to Pammie, her dad and Barrie - great to see you guys and thanks for such a laugh out last night.

Someone's seen 10 Things I Hate About You before Blimey, I can't believe some of the niggly and grouchy comments going on here - talk about Happy New Year everyone Still, a great day for a meeting...if you're a penguin Still, it's cold and dry and we've had no rain for 2 weeks so track should be good - wouldn't be surprised if it's dusty either... Here's hoping for a great meeting and that everyone scheduled to ride turns up. Have good journeys down to those who are coming - just bring yer thermals!!

There's always one!!! How did I know it'd be you Db

Just spoken to Pammie who has just arrived in Poole with her Dad and friend from Edinburgh - will they be the furthest travellers for tomorrow's meeting? Currently 0.9 degrees outside...I'm so glad I'll be in the warm this time tomorrow

Shadders - if you drive round towards the entrance to the new glass grandstand, I believe there are some along the edge of the car-park, against the wall of the stadium on your right (the spaces nearest to the ramp up to the entrance).

Look on the bright side though...at least it'll be dry

Gaah...you've my total sympathy. I had 2 pairs of gloves on cycling home this evening, and I was almost screaming in pain with how cold my hands were half way home. So be warned, Poole at 5pm is bloody freezing at the moment in this weather (was -1 at that time tonight) so recommend anyone coming to this meeting to wear at least double layers.

Rode for Poole in the 2004(?) season in the BL Cup team. He's an Aussie who was living locally to Poole at the time (may still be, but not certain of that).

Look forward to seeing you 'ray' PS the lights look awesome now the room is finished Hope a few forumites pop up and say hello before the meeting starts - it's going to be a quiet day up in my ivory tower otherwise with the restaurant shut.

After the whinging about advance tickets for the jubilee meeting, I think that's been given a miss. AFAIK, it's on the day only.

Believe that's the plan Jason

You're partly right LC. It's also to do with the fact that Bjarne didn't take some sort of financial payment that he was due when he left Newcastle to come to Poole. Seems that by foregoing it then, he's entitled to the testimonial now for his 10 years.