foreverblue Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I must say the weather doesn't sound at all promising, and it wouldn't surprise me if it does get rained-off. If the worst does happen, I hope it's early enough to stop any Poole supporters making the very long journey. If the meeting does go ahead, I would expect a KIng's Lynn win, but at the same time wouldn't read to much into the Pirates home defeat last night. Poole have got riders who ride the Norfolk Arena track very well, and I'd like to think that the likes of Janowski, Milik and Pawlicki will be equal to the likes of Schlein, Porsing and Lambert. Due to his current concerns over injuries, I wouldn't think Ward will be at the same races as Iversen, but as Woffinden also has injury issues, they could run out on an even footing there. Lewis Kerr will almost certainly rule the roost over the opposition reserves, but with Mallett having spent a long time on the side-lines with injuries in recent years, and this only being his second Elite League meeting in a very long time, I doubt he'll be quite so dominant, but should be good enough to see off Ben Hopwood. Somebody posted that if we don't beat Poole by 60+ then we don't deserve to be top of the table. I can't agree with that line of thought, as it's a different track and a different night. I think it could be much closer than some might think, but that of course is just my opinion. Now all we've got to do is wait and see if these angry looking skies begin to look a bit friendlier. I agree with all of that, it won't be 60-30 and that prediction is by someone who would say that even if we were riding against a NL team, i predict 50-40 but hope it will be closer and maybe we can nick a poiint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Looking at the Weather forecast it says the rain should hit Lynn around 1 O'Clock and then again at 7 O'clock. I guess it will depend on how much we get. Will Buster still open the gates at the normal time or wait and see ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Unless the forecast I heard this morning has changed already then it's heavy showers all day, so put luck really. Hopefully they avoid the NA completely, or they hit early so we get an early decision to save us all a wasted trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointsmeanplayoffs Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Think we should give the meeting every chance to go ahead and leave the decision as late a possible. There won't be many fans travelling from Dorset, and I'm happy to risk the 3hr round trip just to watch this crackerjack of a meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good On ya Points. I will leave my decision until the last moment. Im not wasting £20 on fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 We've not had anything so far here 40 miles away, what u had closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 None so far 12 miles away.... anyone in Lynn able to give us an update ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 2 miles from track and no rain since 0700 (asleep before then. Fair breeze, odd sunny spell but not as warm as last few days (not cold tho). Will try to update later cos I think speedball is otherwise occupied today and not sure if he has access to t'interweb. More to the point has it been confirmed if Darcy is riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 You just know we'll get away with it all day then it will bin it down at 7.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointsmeanplayoffs Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good On ya Points. I will leave my decision until the last moment. Im not wasting £20 on fuel Cheers but I do stop in at my parents for dinner on the way to home meetings so even in the event of a rain off my journey is never wasted : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Semion, your inbox is full. Can send weather updates on twitter if it's easier for you. That way those that don't like "twits" won't have to take any notice of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Cheers SL. Have emptied a bit out of my box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Still cant get a message to your inbox. Message me your twitter name if you like and I'll follow you. Just started raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 2 miles from track and no rain since 0700 (asleep before then. Fair breeze, odd sunny spell but not as warm as last few days (not cold tho). Will try to update later cos I think speedball is otherwise occupied today and not sure if he has access to t'interweb. More to the point has it been confirmed if Darcy is riding? Yes it has been confirmed that Darcy is riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Rain stopped again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Must be a real tough call for Buster on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thunder and heavy heavy rain in peterborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thunder and rain in Hunstanton too. I've just travelled through from King's Lynn Hospital, and some patches of the 13-mile journey are bone dry, whilst other patches it's poring down. As I write this the rain has now stopped, but the sky doesn't look very well at all. Difficult decision for Buster as he's in a no win situation really. If the conditions at the Norfolk Arena are the same as they are in the Heacham, Hunstanton, Snettisham areas, then I would imagine it would be worth him opening the gates.......................then praying. I don't envy him. Anyway, lets be positive and assume that we still see some action tonight, and if we do, that the referee is asked to keep his finger firmly on the 2-minute buzzer. The meeting needs to be pushed through in the minimum time possible tonight. Sheffield and Swindon have already lost their meetings tonight, so we don't want to make it hat trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Well we had a big thunderstorm here in Wisbech at 3pm it only lasted 5 mins but we had thunder,lightning,hail and very heavy rain which flooded the place.But its drying up now.This webcam gives you a good idea as to what the weather is like,and it is only a stones throw away from the NA as the crow flies. http://www.kingslynnonline.com/weather-travel/southgates-webcam Edited May 22, 2014 by tellboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickitov Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Can see this being a really close contest. Heat Leaders will cancel each other out. A lot depends on Porsing and Lambert performing well. Kerr will be the match winner. Lynn 47-43 Poole However, it's looking likely that the rain will spoil the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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