TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, lewy said: TWONK lol both riders are great guys but will be surprised if they achieve anything higher than a 4pt average . Just being polite me old pal... I have called you worse over a pint... honestly... However to be totally honest I think both of them are good enough to put a point (and maybe a half more) on those starting averages... however being realistic it will take a great deal of effort for both of them to click over a 5 average but that's all it takes to end up with a successful team... and to be fair they are both capable of doing that... Everyone wants a rider to smash double points in every meeting/week but if the other 6 aren't doing the business it's no good... if your 7 can all put half a point on their starting average you have cracked it and you are in with a shout of making a final or two... although that can be harder than it sounds upping an average by half a point... The other thing is who we get at No5 and he will have a big impact on how Roynon and Wright do... you know someone who will look out for his Marra!!! Pity Stu Robson has retired because he would be just the guy to back up these guys... I could think of one or two others who could fit the bill but it currently looks like those guys are spoken for unless there are some changes on the starting line ups... Who knows lewy... who knows... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Just being polite me old pal... I have called you worse over a pint... honestly... However to be totally honest I think both of them are good enough to put a point (and maybe a half more) on those starting averages... however being realistic it will take a great deal of effort for both of them to click over a 5 average but that's all it takes to end up with a successful team... and to be fair they are both capable of doing that... Everyone wants a rider to smash double points in every meeting/week but if the other 6 aren't doing the business it's no good... if your 7 can all put half a point on their starting average you have cracked it and you are in with a shout of making a final or two... although that can be harder than it sounds upping an average by half a point... The other thing is who we get at No5 and he will have a big impact on how Roynon and Wright do... you know someone who will look out for his Marra!!! Pity Stu Robson has retired because he would be just the guy to back up these guys... I could think of one or two others who could fit the bill but it currently looks like those guys are spoken for unless there are some changes on the starting line ups... Who knows lewy... who knows... Regards THJ Yes who knows!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 58 minutes ago, lewy said: Yes who knows!!!! Love this banter with you 2 but I wonder who KNOWS who the last 1 of the magnificent 7 will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Love this banter with you 2 but I wonder who KNOWS who the last 1 of the magnificent 7 will be Yul find out in 2021 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, jenga said: Yul find out in 2021 ! Can't wait as the silence is DEEING me nut in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Justgotmecpc said: Love this banter with you 2 but I wonder who KNOWS who the last 1 of the magnificent 7 will be I'm not sure the promotion even know yet... ask Dandelion who she fancies that's always good for a laugh... and I'm keeping Mum as I was the Panto Villain this time last year and definitely not spilling the beans with who it could be but his name is an anagram of Ben Reach... Regards THJ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: I'm not sure the promotion even know yet... ask Dandelion who she fancies that's always good for a laugh... and I'm keeping Mum as I was the Panto Villain this time last year and definitely not spilling the beans with who it could be but his name is an anagram of Ben Reach... Regards THJ... That's going to get plenty heeds scratching... Best stop chewing me nails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: That's going to get plenty heeds scratching... Best stop chewing me nails Time to get the Scrabble game out & I think I've sussed it alriddy me reckons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Time to get the Scrabble game out & I think I've sussed it alriddy me reckons... Well keep it under ya Elf hat an don't tell anyone... Merry Christmas. . Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 why have you got long blond hair in you avatar. is it you weekend thing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, jenga said: why have you got long blond hair in you avatar. is it you weekend thing ? You philistine have you never seen the classic movie The Shinning... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 9 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Well keep it under ya Elf hat an don't tell anyone... Merry Christmas. . Regards THJ All we want for Xmas is a number 5... All the best big man enjoy your Cumbrian scran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 It would be a truly excellent signing (and a great Christmas present) if there are no work permit issues. I wonder if Zorro is back on his Christmas card list? Anyhow, have a topper - and safe - Christmas, everyone, and let's hope we can meet up for a drink in the BP bar sometime in 2021. TG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Terrace Grumbler said: It would be a truly excellent signing (and a great Christmas present) if there are no work permit issues. I wonder if Zorro is back on his Christmas card list? Anyhow, have a topper - and safe - Christmas, everyone, and let's hope we can meet up for a drink in the BP bar sometime in 2021. TG Sorry TG it's just an early April 1st present... it would be great if we got Trev Bach back but that was just wishful thinking on my account... All the best and can't wait for that pint when we get back to some type of normal again... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Rumours that Mr.Grant has informed the track staff including Jonathan Swales that there services are no longer required at Newcastle and the tractors have been sold. If true then I wonder who’s taking over the role and why sell the equipment ? Cost cutting or a new signing imminent? Personally I think Swales did an unbelievably good job considering all the obstacles in the way at Brough . It’s hardly an ideal shape track to work on , little if any drainage and the time constraints are ridiculous .I’m sure his services would be wanted at Redcar in some capacity, where he has family connections, if he can fit Friday nights in with his full time work. He is a talented, young track curator and there’s precious few of those around. Lets hope we have an outstanding replacement lined up and a new tractor or two! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 53 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: Rumours that Mr.Grant has informed the track staff including Jonathan Swales that there services are no longer required at Newcastle and the tractors have been sold. If true then I wonder who’s taking over the role and why sell the equipment ? Cost cutting or a new signing imminent? It doesn't always sound good when rumours start,,, but if there's any truth in that, it could mean many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 minute ago, ruffdiamond said: It doesn't always sound good when rumours start,,, but if there's any truth in that, it could mean many things. A bit alarming, but not unexpected. I believe Terry " the track man" left Redcar this year, so that's where Johnny will go I expect. What happens then to Robbie and Moxy ? as they can't do the track, especially without tractors and Moxy hasn't got a driving licence. We have always had difficulties getting track staff, It used to be me looking after them and finding new ones, so to lose even more gives me concern. Phillips was given that advice and did sod all about getting any more. Something needs to be done or known about how we are going to operate with some work areas next year. Food wagon will sell food on the ground, Dave Tatum I suppose could do the track, who will sell merchandising, turnstile staff, programme sellers, Medics, other officials, air fence, and now track staff. You could be very busy next year Ruff multitasking . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Tsunami said: You could be very busy next year Ruff multitasking . Al not get another laff like that this year mate ,,, a can't multitask, a try and do one job at a time, but do it properly, measure twice and cut once. 'Multitasking',,, reeto. Edited December 31, 2020 by ruffdiamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Al not get another laff like that this year mate ,,, a can't multitask, a try and do one job at a time, but do it properly, measure twice and cut once. 'Multitasking',,, reeto. You could do the sheeting during the day, put the air fence up and inflate it, stand at the door selling the programmes (sorry race magazine), grab a red flag, and sell ice creams when you are not busy. Only do one job at a time but, don't want to wear you out before reversing all those jobs after the meeting is finished or rained off. Happy days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tsunami said: You could do the sheeting during the day, put the air fence up and inflate it, stand at the door selling the programmes (sorry race magazine), grab a red flag, and sell ice creams when you are not busy. Only do one job at a time but, don't want to wear you out before reversing all those jobs after the meeting is finished or rained off. Happy days. Al sell the ice-creams first, before they melt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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