steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: Have been sorting all of my White City programmes out Steve, forgot just how good Gordon Kennett was around his home track. Yes, Sid, Gordon was superlative around Wood Lane. Marek Cieslak handled the flat track as good as anyone (ncluding Gordon) during 1977 (went off the boil somewhat in 1978) and his outsdie sweeps were a joy to behold. Great memories trips "to the smoke" on Wednesdays and occasional Tuesdays. Wouldn't have missed those days for the world...at least I have some memories of attending and following speedway during it's last "Golden Era". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Gemini said: How are you supposed to get weekly groceries then if not going to the supermarket? I certainly don't want to but ASDA have stopped online shopping that I have been using for over three years. Trouble is, as is the usual, there are those who are jeopodising the freedom of movement for the majority. I do a weekly food shop...I bet that some of these people are visiting supermarkets on a more or less daily basis. My brother was speaking to a corner shop owner who was becomimg frustrated by 'outsiders' coming from miles and clearing the shelves thus ruining it for the locals who rely on their local store and not wanting to travel miles clogging up the system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Yes, Sid, Gordon was superlative around Wood Lane. Marek Cieslak handled the flat track as good as anyone (ncluding Gordon) during 1977 (went off the boil somewhat in 1978) and his outsdie sweeps were a joy to behold. Great memories trips "to the smoke" on Wednesdays and occasional Tuesdays. Wouldn't have missed those days for the world...at least I have some memories of attending and following speedway during it's last "Golden Era". Me too, I was a regular and rode down from Northampton, where I then lived on my R75/5 Great Days and Great speedway racing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, steve roberts said: Yes, Sid, Gordon was superlative around Wood Lane. Marek Cieslak handled the flat track as good as anyone (ncluding Gordon) during 1977 (went off the boil somewhat in 1978) and his outsdie sweeps were a joy to behold. Great memories trips "to the smoke" on Wednesdays and occasional Tuesdays. Wouldn't have missed those days for the world...at least I have some memories of attending and following speedway during it's last "Golden Era". 1977 White City v Swindon was my first ever visit to White City , and i saw a Berger Grand Prix meeting in 1978. The 1982 WTC final 1983 intercontinental Final and The OPEN Sigalos took Nielsen from the back are my fondest memories of my visits great days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Gemini said: How are you supposed to get weekly groceries then if not going to the supermarket? I certainly don't want to but ASDA have stopped online shopping that I have been using for over three years. I'm in nz. We normally do our supermatket shopping online. But now large numbers are doing that, there are waits of several days for delivery, and then half the items don't get delivered as "out of stock." So, we're ending up having to go to the supermarket more often than we normally would... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 For me, i work 99% from home anyway, so main impact has been my relocation to singapore - which was meant to happen 1 march but hr were slow with paperwork- is delayed. Has impacted a couple of my team members as well, who were both meant to take on short term overseas assignments. Schools closed for 4 weeks starting today, as NZ goes into lockdown mode. Only essential services to remain open. Our borders closed to foreigners a week or so ago. Fortunately live close to the beach, so took kids boogie boarding this evening, and if weather stays good will take them out kayaking tomorrow. Stay safe all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 hours ago, steve roberts said: Trouble is, as is the usual, there are those who are jeopodising the freedom of movement for the majority. I do a weekly food shop...I bet that some of these people are visiting supermarkets on a more or less daily basis. My brother was speaking to a corner shop owner who was becomimg frustrated by 'outsiders' coming from miles and clearing the shelves thus ruining it for the locals who rely on their local store and not wanting to travel miles clogging up the system. My wife goes daily to buy a local newspaper. There is no-one who delivers it so it's the only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: 1977 White City v Swindon was my first ever visit to White City , and i saw a Berger Grand Prix meeting in 1978. The 1982 WTC final 1983 intercontinental Final and The OPEN Sigalos took Nielsen from the back are my fondest memories of my visits great days. If I recall Sid the first heat all four were excluded under the two minutes (?)...do you remember why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sotonian said: My wife goes daily to buy a local newspaper. There is no-one who delivers it so it's the only option. I'm trying to keep our local newsagent in business...not sure for how long however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: If I recall Sid the first heat all four were excluded under the two minutes (?)...do you remember why? Steve can't remember why ??? all four were reinstated, 19/07/77 White City 52.Swindon 26 a right mauling.I went because Malcolm Holloway was making his debut for the budgies he scored a fat 0 zero yet it was great experience for him with loads of help from Kilb (snr).Looking through some of my 1977 White City programmes a couple of notable meetings stick out are White City beating Exeter easily and in heat 1 Kennett/ Weatherly scoring a 5.1 over Mauger.And later on in the season Michael Lee scoring a 15 point maximum there , that year Lee won quite a few individual meeting's in the UK even though he did have a duff one in the Embassy Internternation at Plough lane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Steve can't remember why ??? all four were reinstated, 19/07/77 White City 52.Swindon 26 a right mauling.I went because Malcolm Holloway was making his debut for the budgies he scored a fat 0 zero yet it was great experience for him with loads of help from Kilb (snr).Looking through some of my 1977 White City programmes a couple of notable meetings stick out are White City beating Exeter easily and in heat 1 Kennett/ Weatherly scoring a 5.1 over Mauger.And later on in the season Michael Lee scoring a 15 point maximum there , that year Lee won quite a few individual meeting's in the UK even though he did have a duff one in the Embassy Internternation at Plough lane. Sorry Sid...I think I'm confusing the meeting with the one against Swindon in 1978? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Only went to white city once, 77 I'd guess. Rained off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 9 hours ago, steve roberts said: Trouble is, as is the usual, there are those who are jeopodising the freedom of movement for the majority. I do a weekly food shop...I bet that some of these people are visiting supermarkets on a more or less daily basis. My brother was speaking to a corner shop owner who was becomimg frustrated by 'outsiders' coming from miles and clearing the shelves thus ruining it for the locals who rely on their local store and not wanting to travel miles clogging up the system. Tell the corner shop owner not to sell to anyone he knows is not a local. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andout Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Removed..... Edited March 23, 2020 by andout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, norbold said: Tell the corner shop owner not to sell to anyone he knows is not a local. I seem to recall some years ago when there was a shortage (sugar?) some local stores were only selling tp their regulars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, steve roberts said: Sorry Sid...I think I'm confusing the meeting with the one against Swindon in 1978? Your memory is very good Steve, 25/07/78 double header White City v Hull 36-42 White City v Swindon 42- 29. How bizarre was the Swindon meeting ????? heat 1 . ( 8 riders exc under the two minute rule). G.Kennett, Gachet,Cieslak,Jurczynski, M.Ashby, Bouchard, D.Ashby, Henry. Heat two again weird , White City Jurczynski , Cieslak scoring a 5.0 over D.Ashby, Henry never ever seen this before in league racing had the referee been on the whacky backy by any chance.!!!! Edited March 23, 2020 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Sidney the robin said: Your memory is very good Steve, 25/07/78 double header White City v Hull 36-42 White City v Swindon 42- 29. How bizarre was the Swindon meeting ????? heat 1 . ( 8 riders exc under the two minute rule). G.Kennett, Gachet,Cieslak,Jurczynski, M.Ashby, Bouchard, D.Ashby, Henry. Heat two again weird , White City ,Jurczynski , Cieslak scoring a 5.0 over D.Ashby, Henry never ever seen this before in league racing had the referee been on the whacky backy!!!! Can't remember the reason behind it however...so you missed Swindon's victory at Wood Lane in 1976? Dag was blighted with engine problems I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Your memory is very good Steve, 25/07/78 double header White City v Hull 36-42 White City v Swindon 42- 29. How bizarre was the Swindon meeting ????? heat 1 . ( 8 riders exc under the two minute rule). G.Kennett, Gachet,Cieslak,Jurczynski, M.Ashby, Bouchard, D.Ashby, Henry. Heat two again weird , White City Jurczynski , Cieslak scoring a 5.0 over D.Ashby, Henry never ever seen this before in league racing had the referee been on the whacky backy!!!! I was there Sid. That was the meeting with the dodgy silencers wasn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 hours ago, steve roberts said: I seem to recall some years ago when there was a shortage (sugar?) some local stores were only selling tp their regulars? It's a local shop for local people - we'll have no trouble here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I was there Sid. That was the meeting with the dodgy silencers wasn't it. That sounds familiar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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