Baldyman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Strange isn't it, cos speedway not exactly a quiet sport. Seen a few people moaning about scoreboard on Facebook, but it's never been lit up has it?? It's for light summer evenings only🤔🤔🤔 We need to make the massif bigger, more people, more noise Edited March 26, 2017 by baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 My son absolutely loved it and got into the swing of things in making lots of noise...oh and getting me cups of tea. Glad I had him with me last night to be honest, if he hadn't been there I would have had to turn around and come back home again as there was no space in the area marked out for disabled parking (usually lots and lots of space at the time I arrive) and ended up having to park way way back in the car park and too far for me to walk to the entrance. Mustn't complain though as it shows what a good crowd showed up last night which can only be a good thing, I just need to arrive even earlier than usual if that rate of attendance keeps up. Thankfully I had already planned to swallow my pride and take my wheelchair to Foxhall for the first time, so no walking needed. The speakers were a pain, I must admit to getting just a tiny bit stressed about not being able to hear what was going on, especially as I am a bit of a perfectionist/OCD when it comes to giving times, changes etc but I relaxed towards the end and made some fun out of it and eventually enjoyed it. Really not sure how often I will get over to the back straight this season as I can't pay for someone/find someone each week to push me in the chair (and the technical issues of getting the chair into and out of the car properly) but last night certainly gave me enough feel good factor to last me a while. As for the scoreboard, it was in operation last night, middle son was gleaning the missing information off it for me which allowed me to relax and enjoy it a little more. Not that I or anyone else could see that it was working but apparently it was....young eyes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I really felt for Kevin last night. He as much as anyone wants the problems with the PA system sorted. I believe the club are doing as much as they can but ultimately it comes down to Spedeworth to get the stadium in full working order. One big pat on the back for the club should be for something they can control and did so with top efficientcy. The crowd was very large and there were big queues at the turnstiles - ALL 6 OF THEM PLUS THE EXTRA GATE WERE OPEN FROM THE OFF. So what couldve been a pain flowed quickly and everyone got in an settled for a mormal start time. 👏👏 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Good call bruv, what's sad about that long queue though was, the oap one was the longest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Good call bruv, what's sad about that long queue though was, the oap one was the longestdont knock it a few of us are closing in fast on joining that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 dont knock it a few of us are closing in fast on joining that one! I meant it's sad for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I meant it's sad for the futureyeah I get your point.Thats why things like the kids go free is so important - you need a new generation to at least know what speedway is... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiqueSteve Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 glad that some of the 'new toys' noise made it all the way to your side Steve Yep, I'm thinking of what "toys" I can use, cos I don't think my whistle's having that much impact ? (and I don't want any rude remarks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yep, I'm thinking of what "toys" I can use, cos I don't think my whistle's having that much impact ? (and I don't want any rude remarks) we now have a few spare bells and horns - Im certainly happy to pass them onto you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 An enjoyable meeting to watch considering I originally was not going to be around to attend, Sheffield once they really get going are going to be a formidable force to contend with. However, so I believe are the Witches! I was going to say if we stay clear of injury we are definitely going to be there or thereabouts come the business end of the season but as injury has already struck we can only be stronger when Kyle returns. The only slight weak link last night was Connor but he will improve much as his fitness and confidence grow. Looking forward to Thursday already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiqueSteve Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 we now have a few spare bells and horns - Im certainly happy to pass them onto you. Yes pls. Bruv, I can use a few by the start gate....can I see you before kick off on Thursday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Kick off!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yes pls. Bruv, I can use a few by the start gate....can I see you before kick off on Thursday ? Unfortunately I wont be there Thursday as I have tickets for Tommy at The Wolsey. I will speak with Beerhut and he may be able tp pass something on for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Confident that the Witches will do the business - 52-40 or better.What a rubbish prediction! You were a whole point out!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Surely it has to be a new track record as there was alterations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Surely it has to be a new track record as there was alterationsAbsolutely - Danny in heat 1 and then Rory later on 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieIpswich Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Is there any colchester based supporters heading to foxhall on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I can't see past a sheffield win with Newman missing King - 12/13 Covatti - 8/9 Heeps - 4/5 Schlein - 12/13 Hume - 3/4 Mountain - 3/4 Maybe could be close ish You ain't doing any tips for Thursday are ya??? 😉😉😉😉😉😉😂😂😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieIpswich Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Should have seen my motogp bet as well glad I was wrong tho on the witches front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 What did you do for moto gp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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