Ian Posted December 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Possibly this thread itself is a prime contender for the 'title' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe you could explain that to me, Berthoven. I don't quite get your drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertHoven Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Maybe you could explain that to me, Berthoven. I don't quite get your drift. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Certainly, Ian. At the time I was musing on the proverbial glass syndrome. Half full vs half empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Any chance of explaining the explanation, Bert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertHoven Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Any chance of explaining the explanation, Bert... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not at present, Norbold. It's time to end my session on here. I'm now going to settle down with a cup of coffee and immerse my mental faculties into what appears to be a resoundingly rivetting read, to wit Speedways Classic Meetings by Norman Jacobs which has just arrived from Amazon. I shall return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Good thinking, Bert. Take your time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 There was also the case of Alois Wiesbock,who was banned for riding in a World Championship qualifier for his brother.I imagine like those marathon runners who go to the toilet and someone else comes out in their kit to complete the race.Alis brother goes to the loo and his Alois came out with the leathers and helmet on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertHoven Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Possibly this thread itself is a prime contender for the 'title' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ian & Norbold, Thanks for your posts on my comment. That comment was completely out of order. Very occasionally something happens which throws me off balance emotionally [i'm not directly referring to my original post in saying that]. When this happens I sometimes get a little irascible, as in this case. I can only ask you both to excuse that ill-mannered comment and beg your forgiveness. Bert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 (edited) Ian & Norbold, Thanks for your posts on my comment. That comment was completely out of order. Very occasionally something happens which throws me off balance emotionally [i'm not directly referring to my original post in saying that]. When this happens I sometimes get a little irascible, as in this case. I can only ask you both to excuse that ill-mannered comment and beg your forgiveness. Bert. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No worries Bert. However, I have a bone to pick with you. At the time of reading your original posting I was just about to move into irascible mode (which I find enjoyable from time to time.) Your posting above takes the ground from under my feet - I will now have to do the irascible bit on another thread. Still, never mind. I have a sgnificant birthday later this month which, I think, qualifies me to do "curmudgeonly". I've been looking forward to this for years. I hope you enjoyed Norman's book (I'm saving up for it). Edited December 8, 2005 by Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertHoven Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 No worries Bert. However, I have a bone to pick with you. At the time of reading your original posting I was just about to move into irascible mode (which I find enjoyable from time to time.) Your posting above takes the ground from under my feet - I will now have to do the irascible bit on another thread. Still, never mind. I have a sgnificant birthday later this month which, I think, qualifies me to do "curmudgeonly". I've been looking forward to this for years. I hope you enjoyed Norman's book (I'm saving up for it). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for that Ian. Oh dear, now I have to apologise again - for earthquaking you! See my post on the Fairy4Ever Birthday thread. I have yet another of the things on Saturday apparently. My next 'significant' one is in two years. That's when I get my free TV licence The next one of any importance is when I get my telegram from the Queen/King! I've only just started Norman's masterpiece of speedway history. It takes careful scheduling to divide my time between computing activities, reading, listening to music. All these intensely pleasureable activities have, of course, to give way to obeying frequently issued Management Instructions. It's a grand life - but it does help to weaken sometimes BTW: I think Amazon are, probably, the best source for Norman's book. Ordered mine 29 Nov. Despatched 1st class 30 Nov. Delivered 2 Dec. Price of book = £10.49 + postage. Can't tell you the postage as I ordered another book at the same time. Amazon do offer a free delivery service but this takes 3-5 working days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 On 12/5/2005 at 5:07 AM, norbold said: Gold smuggling, gun running...nothing too trivial for our Split. Split might have been Speedway's most colorful character ever. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, Celticman said: Split might have been Speedway's most colorful character ever. Thoughts? It took you 14 years to come up with that question? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, False dawn said: It took you 14 years to come up with that question? Curiosity is eternal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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