Gazc Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, lucifer sam said: They are indeed, and it won't stop me doing it all again. In my case, the day off work can't be reclaimed, but the hotel was still refundable. Others have been less lucky. But I do expect the management of clubs to play ball and make every effort to get a meeting on. It's very hard to see that that's happened in this case. Surely you'll agree that is a very light "rain off"? Just look at how light the rain in the forecast actually is. Damned if you do Damned if you don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 33 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: They are indeed, and it won't stop me doing it all again. In my case, the day off work can't be reclaimed, but the hotel was still refundable. Others have been less lucky. But I do expect the management of clubs to play ball and make every effort to get a meeting on. It's very hard to see that that's happened in this case. Surely you'll agree that is a very light "rain off"? Just look at how light the rain in the forecast actually is. Have you ever heard the quote…….”If you don’t like the Scottish weather, just hang on for 20 minutes”? There’s a reason for this saying. You just don’t understand the weather systems in Scotland. Bearing in mind the Berwick issues, this is the correct decision despite what you may think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Have you ever heard the quote…….”If you don’t like the Scottish weather, just hang on for 20 minutes”? There’s a reason for this saying. You just don’t understand the weather systems in Scotland. Bearing in mind the Berwick issues, this is the correct decision despite what you may think. If that's the case they should just call off every meeting in the morning - you know, just in case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 39 minutes ago, Bojangles said: If that's the case they should just call off every meeting in the morning - you know, just in case. Good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gazc said: Damned if you do Damned if you don't. That's a non-answer if I ever saw one As you're not saying otherwise, are you agreeing that it was a very light "rain off"? Edited May 5, 2023 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: That's a non-answer if I ever saw one It’s only a non answer if you want it to be. I fully understand your frustrations but the weather is what it is, we have had rain earlier and last night and more forecast, as I say Damned if you do Damned if you don’t. Its really a moot argument anyway as the call has been made regardless. Edited May 5, 2023 by Gazc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, lucifer sam said: They are indeed, and it won't stop me doing it all again. In my case, the day off work can't be reclaimed, but the hotel was still refundable. Others have been less lucky. But I do expect the management of clubs to play ball and make every effort to get a meeting on. It's very hard to see that that's happened in this case. Surely you'll agree that is a very light "rain off"? Just look at how light the rain in the forecast actually is. It says on my forecast between 2pm and 7pm there'll be 1.1 millimetres of rain in Glasgow, no rain thereafter. However, it's their business and their risk so they have the right to decide. It's a real shame for anyone who might have planned travel though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Surely the best track and track staff in world speedway can deal with a couple of potential showers. They are at Armadale though some would say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, ragdoll64 said: Have you ever heard the quote…….”If you don’t like the Scottish weather, just hang on for 20 minutes”? There’s a reason for this saying. You just don’t understand the weather systems in Scotland. Bearing in mind the Berwick issues, this is the correct decision despite what you may think. As you say, it is the correct decision bearing in mind the Berwick upset, however it sets a bit of a precedent for the future. Dont think we can always postpone meetings in this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH M Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2:40pm and a Sky Sports News reporter is live at Rangers training ground and it’s lashing down and they keep losing satellite picture 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, KEITH M said: 2:40pm and a Sky Sports News reporter is live at Rangers training ground and it’s lashing down and they keep losing satellite picture Which isn't too far from Ashfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Bojangles said: If that's the case they should just call off every meeting in the morning - you know, just in case. Would agree these days.You also have to factor in the riders attitude these days if there is dampness about.They are out digging up the tracks in minutes if it drizzles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: They are at Armadale though some would say Good point, 2nd best track staff and track then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 On BSN website now advising meeting postponed due to track waterlogged. Appears Glasgow were justified in early postponement, thereby saving all intending to attend of a wasted journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie10 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, cyclone said: On BSN website now advising meeting postponed due to track waterlogged. Appears Glasgow were justified in early postponement, thereby saving all intending to attend of a wasted journey. never enough rain fell in the glasgow area today and its now a lovely night with the sun out typical glasgow imo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Seems like a tad premature pulling the shutters down already with it being clear the last few hours. Having gaps between home meetings is not really “fan friendly” & already looking like the annual back log of fixtures running into late October yet again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 I thought it was a light rain off, and given my track record on these things, that usually proves the rain off to be correct! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, cyclone said: On BSN website now advising meeting postponed due to track waterlogged. Appears Glasgow were justified in early postponement, thereby saving all intending to attend of a wasted journey. It said that on the BSPL website at 10 o'clock this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie10 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 ey were wrong 10 minutes ago, StevePark said: It said that on the BSPL website at 10 o'clock this morning. they were wrong its sunny and dry in glasgow and the track would have been naturally watered during the day to make great racing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 It was dry until 18:30. I went for a shower then, and having come out, it's wet everywhere, and I don't mean I forgot to pull the shower curtain in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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