jackofdiamonds Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 Something that has puzzled me over the years is how Split got his name. Would love to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 Something that has puzzled me over the years is how Split got his name. Would love to know. His dads name was Waterman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofdiamonds Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 Thanks CHK, Just the answer I was after. Has anyone with a brain have the answer to why Split was Split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted April 7, 2003 Report Share Posted April 7, 2003 Thanks CHK, Just the answer I was after. Has anyone with a brain have the answer to why Split was Split You mean theres two of him :?: :clown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Croucher Posted April 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Re: I remember the time when he had his first ride on the grass at Corhampton, I thought he looked a frightened young man who wanted to impress his father Bert - we had a mutual friend who was your mechanic that day, Reg Rawlins, the late Ernie Rawlins brother. Thanks 'peatbog'. I don't remember my first meeting funnily enough. I remember the Bike, who built it, Reg being there etc. but not the meeting. The bike was built by Harry Bone, who, with his partner John Barr, were SCGTRA Sidecar Champions that year. It was a 250 BSA in, I think, a Mike Erskine frame. The following year I had Richard May's 500 JAP (Bought for £70) - frightened the pants off me. I finished up in the Ambulance at Ringwood Mount the first time I rode it. Going back to Reg briefly. I worked in the Workshops under Reg's guidance for many years, and later, about 1975 I think, was one of a gang of 4 of us, who used to take our old Bultacos and Montessa's etc up to the woods at Romsey and sream them round on a Sunday morning. The other 3, sadly, are all gone now - they were Reg Rawlins, Kevin Holden and my Cousin Tony Couch. Re Split - I remember being told it was something to do with him doing a P J Proby in his Leathers. Do we know which Coronation St part Split's Great Niece plays ???? There's one for quiz nights. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I have seen a number of explanations as to why he was called 'Split', including David's one. The one I always thought was most likely was that his famous grin 'split' his face from ear to ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Do we know which Coronation St part Split's Great Niece plays ???? There's one for quiz nights. David. Now you have me really intrigued David....just as long as its not Vera! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jake Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Now you have me really intrigued David....just as long as its not Vera! lol maybes its Nora Batty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 In coronation street????? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Do we know which Coronation St part Split's Great Niece plays ????There's one for quiz nights. Is it Gail ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jake Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 is it Valc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jake Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 In coronation street????? :roll: shucks i dunno rude girl - i ain't got my dec2000 in yet so I can't even watch TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Croucher Posted April 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Whoooops !!!!! My sincere apologies Ladies and Gentlemen. It's not a surprise nobody got the answer - she's not in Corrie - she's in Eastenders. I shall go down the shed and beat myself up with an old inner tube. Sorry Guys !!!!! D C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jake Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 so is it Nora Batty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Croucher Posted April 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I think it must be me that's going BATTY 'JJ' D C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Its got to be Ians estranged wife whose name I cant remember(you can tell Im an avid fan eh?) as she is Dennis Watermans daughter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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