Little Thumper Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Having had a look at the weather forecast for the weekend, there looks a pretty good chance that this will be a goer.......hooray! Sadly, Shelby Rutherford may not be fit enough to ride but hopefully, he will be there to say cheerio to the loyal band of Buxtonites. I think I must be suffering from a dose of Pipeism (blind optimism) because I genuinely believe that this will be a fairly comfortable win for the Limestone Lions, assuming that Mr Pipe can snaffle enough riders from our posh neighbours down the road. As Rye House aren't exactly famous for winning anything away from home, I think they will be travelling back to Hertfordshire with little to show for their efforts, apart from possibly frostbite. After such a desperately poor season for the Buxton riders and supporters, it would be very nice to finish on a bit of a high and at least give an opportunity for the loyal Hitmen supporters to show their appreciation to the riders and all the other people who make it happen. Give it LARGE, Buxton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) More guest than a royal garden party Edited October 18, 2016 by pete cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Much will depend on which Rye House riders can get their sick notes in quick enough to avoid the trip? But if Morley,Branford & Priest travel it should be straight forward for them. The match will then be decided on whos reserves lay on the track less? Could be a long afternoon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Much will depend on which Rye House riders can get their sick notes in quick enough to avoid the trip? But if Morley,Branford & Priest travel it should be straight forward for them. The match will then be decided on whos reserves lay on the track less? Could be a long afternoon though Shock horror.........surely not! I'm sure that all the Rye House chaps will be keen to make the trip to the Frozen North - it may be their only chance to go up in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 More guest than a royal garden party Sadly, my invitations to to Royal Garden Parties always seem to get lost in the post, so I shall have to take your word for it as you seem rather more familiar with our blue-blooded chums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Sadly, my invitations to to Royal Garden Parties always seem to get lost in the post, so I shall have to take your word for it as you seem rather more familiar with our blue-blooded chums. didn't go to the last big one but,it was on TV & Rolf Harris looked in fine form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 didn't go to the last big one but,it was on TV & Rolf Harris looked in fine form I don't think Rolf will be going again any time soon as I believe that he moves in different circles these days. Anyway, on to more important matters - I have just checked on the Rye House site and although they have not yet previewed this great meeting, there is no hint of any illnesses or other distractions, so I think we can be quietly confident that the Raiders will be at full strength. On the basis of information received, I have no reason to alter my prediction of a healthy win for the Limestone Lions and their triumphant roars will be heard over the hills and through the valleys. Be seeing you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Getting really quite excited now! Weather forecast for Sunday - sunny but a tad on the chilly side. Nothing on the Rye House site about them bottling out. Looks like we are good to go, my friends. Eagerly awaiting Mr Pipe's (last?) monologue. I bet the bod in the box has got his Best of the Bachelors CD primed and ready to pump out them monster tunes! Bring it on. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Is the New Seakers CD worn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Is the New Seakers CD worn out? Well, I'm sure he will do requests! The Belle Vue wallahs sometimes shout up some requests but I am not sure that they are of a musical nature as the response from the bod in the box can be a little stroppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Only one day to go! Weather looking good for tomorrow so the excitement is building. Eagerly awaiting the meeting preview on the Buxton website and we shouldn't be short of riders because some of our friends from the Potteries are at a bit of a loose end. I have heard it rumoured that Jason Pipe's farewell karaoke with the Bod in the Box is scheduled for the interval and the number chosen is, "You're The One That I Want" from the block buster, Grease. Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Is the New Seakers CD worn out? 'Beg, Steal or Borrow' rather apt anthem for speedway promoters. PS Lynn Paul's sister was in my class at school! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Great news - the preview for this meeting has appeared on the website, so clearly Buxton have not had the same problems with damp that has scuppered our friends just a few miles down the road. And the amazing thing is that Buxton manage to get a race meeting on with very little resource and despite the fact that their little track is at high altitude! Nice to see a greater use of the paragraph in this week's offering and I have a feeling that someone other than Mr Pipe may have written it. It is a bit like musical chairs at Buxton, as soon as one rider re-appears another is absent for some reason or another. So Lee Dicken is skiving off to somebody's wedding which is a bit of a shame, as he was just coming into a bit of decent form. The Buxton Select Team welcomes back the usual suspects of Woolley and Lawlor from Belle Vue. I bet Tony Atkin is pleased that he didn't bin his Hitmen race suit at the end of last year as it will be getting yet another airing tomorrow. So it might be a bit of a mish mash of a Buxton team and they might struggle to record a victory. But the management have tried their hardest to get their meetings on and whichever riders have donned Buxton's colours throughout this difficult season have given it 100% I would far rather give my support to a team that tries it's hardest but doesn't win much rather than support an outfit which has more resources at it's disposal but treats it's two key assets (it's riders and supporters) with contempt. Just my opinion, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Looks like Ben Morley isn't named , is he injured. Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Looks like Ben Morley isn't named , is he injured. Junior Junior, I can't see any mention of injuries on the Rye House site (0900 hours Sunday) but then I can't see any mention of the fixture at all! Rye House better had send a full strength side otherwise they are short-changing the paying customer. And if their side is going to be depleted for any genuine reason, then they should have to good manners to announce this fact in advance of the meeting so as potential customers can decide whether they are happy to pay full price to watch hired hands rather than the genuine article. And at the very least, there should be a prominent notice situated in advance of the turnstile which advises the customer of any material fact that may have a bearing on their decision whether or not to purchase a ticket, such as an understudy taking on one of the leading roles. To be honest, if I went to a venue and found that once I had paid my money the show that I was being offered differed markedly from that which I had anticipated, then I would never visit that venue again and I would make my displeasure known. So, junior, I remain confident that the Rye House management will be arriving with a full-strength squad, as that is what the customer is paying to see and to do otherwise would be misrepresentation. Anyway, must get my butties done and gird my loins as I ready myself to embark on my journey to the beautiful Peak District, the home of the Limestone Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Junior, I can't see any mention of injuries on the Rye House site (0900 hours Sunday) but then I can't see any mention of the fixture at all! Rye House better had send a full strength side otherwise they are short-changing the paying customer. And if their side is going to be depleted for any genuine reason, then they should have to good manners to announce this fact in advance of the meeting so as potential customers can decide whether they are happy to pay full price to watch hired hands rather than the genuine article. And at the very least, there should be a prominent notice situated in advance of the turnstile which advises the customer of any material fact that may have a bearing on their decision whether or not to purchase a ticket, such as an understudy taking on one of the leading roles. To be honest, if I went to a venue and found that once I had paid my money the show that I was being offered differed markedly from that which I had anticipated, then I would never visit that venue again and I would make my displeasure known. So, junior, I remain confident that the Rye House management will be arriving with a full-strength squad, as that is what the customer is paying to see and to do otherwise would be misrepresentation. Anyway, must get my butties done and gird my loins as I ready myself to embark on my journey to the beautiful Peak District, the home of the Limestone Lions. You tell me mate I read the teams on your website. Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Anyone know why Ben Morley is not riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Nob Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Morley is in Australia so you won't be seeing him today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Teams are listed on the official Buxton website at www.buxtonhitmen.co. Ben Morley is in Australia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Buxton racing with 2 guests and R/R and Rye replace Morley with a 3 point man. This season is really just drifting to a close. Rye still have a fixture at Coventry which looks as though nobody's bothered about either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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