Sandie

Those were my thoughts but I didnt want to 'diss' the young man if he was respected by his fellow country men. Respect is earnt and I have to ask has a 23 year old earnt that respect from his riders who will no doubt be older than him. I hope he does a good job for you and, if he has been doing youth development then he obviously has some good attributes. But will his riders accept him?? Oh and is he cute!!!?? (Not for me of course - my daughters were asking!!!

23!!! In that case Im going to start campaigning for Ed Kennett as the 2008 England Manager!!! Not been reading the german thread (Sorry Iris) but apart from the obvious of him being so young what else can you tell us abut him?

Your mean Bryn!!! And what makes the weather and Rory even funnier is that he has had a Scotty done to him!! Shaved (or nearly shaved) head in a bet (or similar) with his furture father in law. I remember Rory a couple of years ago whinging about how cold his head was and that was back in November with a full head of hair!! So enjoy your moment Bryn and know there is a kindred spirit out there. Lydon will not be staying to see the winter they return home mid December. Next - housewarming - no idea but Im sure we can persude him. I will let you know

Delgado, I agree its a shame that many top Aussie riders are not there. I can only speak for Rory Schlein here as he is the one I know more about. Rory has recently purchased property here in the UK and moves in very soon. Coming home to Australia actually costs him money. Sponsorship is given to 'foreign' riders to encourage them across yet nothing is available for the home boys. Rory would love to come home and ride but simply cannot afford to do it this year. He cannot afford to loose money and I know this is a decision he did not take lightly. Not only for the riding inthe National Championships but also to see famly as well.

Well, it certainly be a liitle different to the beach I was walking along last week! But whats a little bit of wind and rain between friends!

Oh - I had forgotten about the Wispa thread. Yummy Dont worry about all 41 of them Colin but you can always bring me numbers 25 and 12 (despite what I said earlier)!!!

prefer a crunchie!!!!

yey - you can now join in my birthday celebrations!! Chocolates are easier to look after all day than flowers and then again, diamonds and rubies will go into my handbag!!!

Thanks Martin And just so you cant change your mind Ive cut and pasted it to keep forever. If you culd now just say that next year's event will have at least 5 GP riders please!! Seriously - I feel its a slightly weaker line up than normal (that being the riders I want to watch as compared to other fans and riders - personal choice and all that) - but it hasnt stopped me coming along. A great day out whatever the line up

Hope so Parsloes as we dont have tickets either!!! And again like you - sad about the under 15's - maybe you could reconsider for next year please as they really are a great part of the day.

Oh yes - that was 'funny'. Poor Chris

Of course - Weve got a Wii but I dont have a parking space!!! However another large basket of chocolate as a prize would tip the balance -so long as those meanies from the Isle of Wight (I think) dont snaffle it away!!!

Shhh - dont tell everyone - I may loose my parking space now!!

Sorry to go back and pick up on earlier points but 7 days away and a heck of a lot to read!! But the BSPA = club promoters and they are never ever going to suggest something like that when they have the same 'sponsors' lined up for their specific club events. Not a dig at Poole - any promoter in the country is going to put club before leaue group. The ELRC sets out to be the ELRC and not a list of riders from within and fro outside of the country. So at this point in time the ELRC had a perfect line up. The proof of the pudding will be on the day if everyone shows up. (Which they will if money is involved) Now that refered to meeting dear Sub. Dont get to excited Bird - trust me, twice is more than a girl can take!!! Dont get me wrong I wish Poole and their new Press officer Mr Shovlar the best for this meeting but Im not sure I can take the whole of the winter with Steve have Diamond Jubilee Diarrhea.

Thank you. So as per the PM then Rico!!!!

Who is the other 3? Are we just going to confuzzle Rico? Is that another three in your party or are you including my party? At the moment I make it - Your party = 3 and My party = 3

Thanks Ghostie, I found that out weeks ago now. Have you been having a long snooze or something. Cheers though

Stick an A61 photo mask on 21st century and you will never be able to tell the difference!!!

Oh - how come you two manage to turn this thread into an MSN chat!!!!

Only this one!! How else if the thread still going to be alive by June next year!!!

Yes but he couldnt heal himself enough to be fit enough for last years trip could he!!!! And this time I will be buying a ticket to get my bum on a seat for the meeting. Not like last time!!!1

Woooosh!!! The Wynford - were okay Bird, were safe

Naughty Bird!!! Worried about being asked to babysit are you. We weren't complainin glast year as I remember!!!!!

Chicken!!!