Neila Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 10 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: A can just imagine you watching that Loose Women "Pony" on ITV you would fit right in... Regards T HJ No time marra got to be up at 5 to work in a local engineering company then home to do housework etc as my wife's disabled so very little time to put me feet up, but find time later on to do lots of fishing on this forum, you be surprised to how many big catches I get up the toon you need to start winning or you will be going down. Enjoy if that's the phrase watching the toon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Tell you what Neil Arsenal will be up for it after losing last week but the Toon are erratic enough to win this... It could be 3 or 4 one to the Gooners or a 1 nill win for Newcastle... forever the coupon spoilers are Newcastle... However it will be the craic and the liquid refreshment that I will be enjoying just as much or if not more than the football. Regards T HJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) They think it's all over... It is now... and still over 20 minutes to go... But am sticking it out to the end... Pint and a chaser please for table No2 Regards THJ Edited November 27, 2021 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Looks like it is going to be a good set up & start up project so good luck to all involved in getting a team back in the leagues. Just a little mention from the picture & if my eyes deceive me but to me, the bends seem slightly dis-similar in that bend 1 is of a flatter curve going in to a rounded bend 2 where as it is the opposite for bends 3 & 4 where it is a rounded 3 & flatter 4. I would think bends 3 & 4 would be the more ideal for racing. Was this down to the constraints of the area?. I know our track is not the normal shape & is "egg shaped" but this was down to the land available as it was built on the old Normanby Steel Works site & wanting to dig down to form a bowl, we encountered too much buried steelwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: Looks like it is going to be a good set up & start up project so good luck to all involved in getting a team back in the leagues. Just a little mention from the picture & if my eyes deceive me but to me, the bends seem slightly dis-similar in that bend 1 is of a flatter curve going in to a rounded bend 2 where as it is the opposite for bends 3 & 4 where it is a rounded 3 & flatter 4. I would think bends 3 & 4 would be the more ideal for racing. Was this down to the constraints of the area?. I know our track is not the normal shape & is "egg shaped" but this was down to the land available as it was built on the old Normanby Steel Works site & wanting to dig down to form a bowl, we encountered too much buried steelwork. To be fair it was set out with a ball of string and iron spikes... but just wait till I get there tomorrow and paint them kerbs... (weather permitting tomorrow)... it will look perfect... (drink permitting tonight)... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: To be fair it was set out with a ball of string and iron spikes... but just wait till I get there tomorrow and paint them kerbs... (weather permitting tomorrow)... it will look perfect... (drink permitting tonight)... Regards THJ Oh dear looks like it's gonna be a wobbly inside line. Especially if you have drowned your toon sorrows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: To be fair it was set out with a ball of string and iron spikes... but just wait till I get there tomorrow and paint them kerbs... (weather permitting tomorrow)... it will look perfect... (drink permitting tonight)... Regards THJ Black and White striped kerbstones? Edited November 27, 2021 by Deano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: To be fair it was set out with a ball of string and iron spikes... but just wait till I get there tomorrow and paint them kerbs... (weather permitting tomorrow)... it will look perfect... (drink permitting tonight)... Regards THJ You using an extended roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: You using an extended roller Lol well it's a machine that sprays roadline marker paint... all I have to do is walk behind it and push it... doh... There may be trouble ahead... Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Lol well it's a machine that sprays roadline marker paint... all I have to do is walk behind it and push it... doh... There may be trouble ahead... Regards THJ Drink ,walking and thj . a match made in heaven . hope you get sunshine and lots of tea . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Looks like them white lines have been painted with snow THJ you can stay in bed longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Neila said: Looks like them white lines have been painted with snow THJ you can stay in bed longer No white lines today unfortunately... job was abandoned... rain and snow stopped play... however I popped down today before going to another call out in Durham and in the hour and a bit I was there the lads had put down 180 ton of shale... in fact the shale was going on the track that fast Steve Lawson was struggling to keep up grading it in... however knowing Steve as I do and him being a bit of a perfectionist that surface will be spot on come next March... all 1200 ton or so of it... Regards THJ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 3:18 PM, topaz325 said: Tried to find the site today with no luck, is the road closed to try and keep out the undesirables . And I went through this morning and like you got lost looking for it........maybe an age thing in my case as I do recall, very many moons ago, visiting the tiny training track there...is it same place ???? Don't wish to be negative but hopefully be better signposted when the action starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, singy13 said: And I went through this morning and like you got lost looking for it........maybe an age thing in my case as I do recall, very many moons ago, visiting the tiny training track there...is it same place ???? Don't wish to be negative but hopefully be better signposted when the action starts. I would think that with all the heavy machinery and ancillary work taking place, workmen would not want to be interrupted by sightseers. Leave it to postings on here,, and visit after Xmas and then there will be changes to be seen I would imagine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 8:22 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said: No white lines today unfortunately... job was abandoned... rain and snow stopped play... however I popped down today before going to another call out in Durham and in the hour and a bit I was there the lads had put down 180 ton of shale... in fact the shale was going on the track that fast Steve Lawson was struggling to keep up grading it in... however knowing Steve as I do and him being a bit of a perfectionist that surface will be spot on come next March... all 1200 ton or so of it... Regards THJ Wonder if there's any shale going spare as I'm sure it would go down well at scunny for the winter amateurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, singy13 said: And I went through this morning and like you got lost looking for it........maybe an age thing in my case as I do recall, very many moons ago, visiting the tiny training track there...is it same place ???? Don't wish to be negative but hopefully be better signposted when the action starts. Yeah it's the same sight as where the old training track is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, singy13 said: And I went through this morning and like you got lost looking for it........maybe an age thing in my case as I do recall, very many moons ago, visiting the tiny training track there...is it same place ???? Don't wish to be negative but hopefully be better signposted when the action starts. Whinging about signposting before the place has even been built special folk speedway fans! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, singy13 said: And I went through this morning and like you got lost looking for it........maybe an age thing in my case as I do recall, very many moons ago, visiting the tiny training track there...is it same place ???? Don't wish to be negative but hopefully be better signposted when the action starts. Age Singy13 don't believe it... you don't look a day over 45... and yes it is/was the tiny training track that has been modified and enlarged somewhat in exactly the same place... A596/A597/Northside Road Roundabout and you want the turning off that roundabout to the Workington Shore Car Park and park along there where the wood yard is and the gates will be shut but you don't need to be a limbo dancer to get under them... then just walk down to where the old Northside Training Track was and view the new one... take ya wellies because as the saying goes its very "Clarty" and you wont need a signpost once the place is opened out you will know where it is... just the old memory not as sharp due to all these lock downs and restrictions... 47 minutes ago, Tsunami said: I would think that with all the heavy machinery and ancillary work taking place, workmen would not want to be interrupted by sightseers. Leave it to postings on here,, and visit after Xmas and then there will be changes to be seen I would imagine. Works are tending to take place on the weekends and to be fair the guys are happy to talk to anyone if they introduce themselves and you can take a look without getting in anyone's way on the banking but the place is very muddy at present... 30 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Wonder if there's any shale going spare as I'm sure it would go down well at Scunny for the winter amateurs Err No... or maybe for a considerable fee then maybe yes... 27 minutes ago, Justgotmecpc said: Yeah it's the same sight as where the old training track is Correct... Same site just now with a much larger footprint and the new track has been built over the top of the old one and is really starting to look the part now for sure Regards THJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Age Singy13 don't believe it... you don't look a day over 45... and yes it is/was the tiny training track that has been modified and enlarged somewhat in exactly the same place... A596/A597/Northside Road Roundabout and you want the turning off that roundabout to the Workington Shore Car Park and park along there where the wood yard is and the gates will be shut but you don't need to be a limbo dancer to get under them... then just walk down to where the old Northside Training Track was and view the new one... take ya wellies because as the saying goes its very "Clarty" and you wont need a signpost once the place is opened out you will know where it is... just the old memory not as sharp due to all these lock downs and restrictions... Thanks John.....I'll try again next time I visit Asda...........hopefully Santa will bring me some wellies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: Whinging about signposting before the place has even been built special folk speedway fans! So sez you ............................whinging ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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