n4kedgardener Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Good point on facebook from Steve Pearce regarding opening back straight for this meeting, I think it's a must, even if numbers are limited, viewing is much better there than the gently sloping home straight, which when full, offers relatvely poor viewing, particularly for kids & shorter people.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Good point on facebook from Steve Pearce regarding opening back straight for this meeting, I think it's a must, even if numbers are limited, viewing is much better there than the gently sloping home straight, which when full, offers relatvely poor viewing, particularly for kids & shorter people.. Â Back straight can't be opened for health and safety reasons. Plus all the railings have gone now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Good point on facebook from Steve Pearce regarding opening back straight for this meeting, I think it's a must, even if numbers are limited, viewing is much better there than the gently sloping home straight, which when full, offers relatvely poor viewing, particularly for kids & shorter people.. Tell me about it . When Glasgow won 46-44 with that famous heat 15 5-1 from Jason Lyons and Shane Bowes over Neil Evitts and Peter Carr in 1991 , my eldest daughter was 10 at that time and couldn't see on the home straight . I spent the whole of that meeting with her on my shoulders . I was exhausted leaving Owlerton that night , though very happy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n4kedgardener Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Back straight can't be opened for health and safety reasons. Plus all the railings have gone now People are quite able to stand without railings to lean on, there are none around the rest of the stadium ! Last time it was opened I think it was restricted to 750, which would at least relieve the pressure on the rest of the stadium. Another thing, where are all the visitors cars to be parked ? carpark only holds enough for a league match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Tell me about it . When Glasgow won 46-44 with that famous heat 15 5-1 from Jason Lyons and Shane Bowes over Neil Evitts and Peter Carr in 1991 , my eldest daughter was 10 at that time and couldn't see on the home straight . I spent the whole of that meeting with her on my shoulders . I was exhausted leaving Owlerton that night , though very happy . Â aye and you have been claiming ever since thats why you are vertically challenged and that you were 6ft 2 before that night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT Media Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 The completed line-up! Â http://youtu.be/UJFLiEw3cuI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Looks like a cracking line up  Have to agree with you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrich Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 is shane planning on riding in his own meeting do we know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieross Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 no he can,t as he has retired , think there will be some fun laps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 For anyone on facebook theres Shane Parker Farewell merchandise you can pre order and pick up at the meeting  https://www.facebook.com/events/183524881748247/  Saves waiting in a queue and you know you will get what you are after lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Looking at the line-up, this should be a brilliant meeting. Looking forward to seeing Darcy ride there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Pairman Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Just for you Main Man.... http://sports.websho...sNNsAb?start=24 Â I recall that was the day Gordon Pairman was drooling at the mouth over Stefan Ekberg's body! Â Anj/Shane if there is naked riding on show can I get my request in now please? I have just seen this - and anyway, replying to it is my way of bumping this topic! I accept that the words I used about Stefan were old people's speak, but then, as my daughters point out, I am old. When I commented on how "fit" Stefan looked, I was particulalry referring to the toned nature of his back muscles.......goodness woman, he and I are both married men. What are you suggesting? Drooling, indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I have just seen this - and anyway, replying to it is my way of bumping this topic! I accept that the words I used about Stefan were old people's speak, but then, as my daughters point out, I am old. When I commented on how "fit" Stefan looked, I was particulalry referring to the toned nature of his back muscles.......goodness woman, he and I are both married men. What are you suggesting? Drooling, indeed  Unfortunately the younger generation speak differently to the older Generation nowadays Gordon. When we discribe somebody as fit it means a totally different thing in youngters speak. I say bring back the 80's, Er, thats the Decade i mean. Edited February 20, 2012 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have just seen this - and anyway, replying to it is my way of bumping this topic! I accept that the words I used about Stefan were old people's speak, but then, as my daughters point out, I am old. When I commented on how "fit" Stefan looked, I was particulalry referring to the toned nature of his back muscles.......goodness woman, he and I are both married men. What are you suggesting? Drooling, indeed  Selective memory Mr P! I seem to remember comments like 'look at the muscle tone, what a great body he has' lol  Anyhow, just be grateful I haven't dug out the start girls photos......  Will there be a repeat performance on the start line for Shane's farewell meeting or is there something else in the pipeline? I refuse to believe it will be along the 'norm'!  Have the admission prices been announced for Shane's day yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I can't remember the concession/kids prices Lioness but I did read over on the Sheffield Speedway facebook page in the last few weeks that adult admission is only £15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I can't remember the concession/kids prices Lioness but I did read over on the Sheffield Speedway facebook page in the last few weeks that adult admission is only £15  Thanks tigerblues, cheap at half the price as my dad would say! Actually I never really understood that phrase lol. Great value though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks tigerblues, cheap at half the price as my dad would say! Actually I never really understood that phrase lol. Great value though  I think it's "Twice as cheap at half the price" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Now I am even more confused lol  I think I should just have stuck with 'looks great value at £15 with 2 world champions included in a high quality field' lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Now I am even more confused lol  a high quality field' lol   Don't tell me them have put a field over shale tack ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 don't you start! lol  They are going to plant tatties in the field aka the centre green lol  A high quality group of riders! Got it this time! Its still great value (even without the tatties ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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