Take a 2019 Tea Break with Delta - Page 236

**Peter Mallett** · 1 Dec 2019, 20:03 (Ref:3944107)

Congratulations bloke. Well done.

midgetman · 1 Dec 2019, 20:09 (Ref:3944108)

Well done Iain!

Actually you're right the F1 wasn't much cop but at least kit involved cars

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Willmaz223 · 1 Dec 2019, 21:16 (Ref:3944123)

Well done Iain

delta · 1 Dec 2019, 22:15 (Ref:3944133)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Congratulations bloke. Well done.

Congrats to you as well Peter on your 70’s Starsky and Hutch moustache. Hope you raised lots of money .

GORDON STREETER · 1 Dec 2019, 23:30 (Ref:3944140)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

There I was quietly watching C4's Abu Dhabi GP rerun. Pop outside for a few seconds, came back in to shrieks and screams from the TV as MrsMM took it over to watch that dancing programme.

Never get married Will, you end up watching over-hyped tripe instead of major international sporting events. *Sigh*

Or am I just proving I'm getting old?

I simply record it and wizz through the talk at the start and the adverts. As it's normally the highlights on C4 you can see it in no time at all ! Yes most of us have another half that wants to watch the dancing but "er indoors" put up with my motorsports on two & four wheels for almost 50 years. Going all over the place in all weathers so I don't mind

Willmaz223 · 1 Dec 2019, 23:34 (Ref:3944141)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

There I was quietly watching C4's Abu Dhabi GP rerun. Pop outside for a few seconds, came back in to shrieks and screams from the TV as MrsMM took it over to watch that dancing programme.

Never get married Will, you end up watching over-hyped tripe instead of major international sporting events. *Sigh*

Or am I just proving I'm getting old?

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I don't bother F1 on C4. Youtube for me

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Notes taken

Maybe

**BertMk2** · 2 Dec 2019, 12:10 (Ref:3944240)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

There I was quietly watching C4's Abu Dhabi GP rerun. Pop outside for a few seconds, came back in to shrieks and screams from the TV as MrsMM took it over to watch that dancing programme.

Never get married Will, you end up watching over-hyped tripe instead of major international sporting events. *Sigh*

I suggest you read the greatest relationship guidance book ever written:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-War-Sun...5288437&sr=8-1

Know your enemy, choose your battles

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

I simply record it and wizz through the talk at the start and the adverts. As it's normally the highlights on C4 you can see it in no time at all ! Yes most of us have another half that wants to watch the dancing but "er indoors" put up with my motorsports on two & four wheels for almost 50 years. Going all over the place in all weathers so I don't mind

The mrs can watch the dancing, when she's gone to bed I'll watch the F1 highlights (and wizz through the ads). Everyone's happy.

John Elwin · 2 Dec 2019, 13:08 (Ref:3944264)

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Originally Posted by delta

Sorry Max but would much rather watch that dancing program than G P. Been at FJ AGM and awards . Surprised to find out I am the 2019!Class A Champion . This class is for Italian cars . Happy days .Duncan also gave me a framed photo of us both at Donington . We managed 100% finishing record this year . Well chuffed . I was not the only tenther there as Lars made the trip all the way from Sweden.

Yes, well done Iain. Look forward to seeing you again next year.

You can't escape the dancing progs here, either. There's a French version; there's even a French version of Britain's Got Talent.

VIVA GT · 2 Dec 2019, 13:09 (Ref:3944265)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

I suggest you read the greatest relationship guidance book ever written:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-War-Sun...5288437&sr=8-1

Know your enemy, choose your battles

The mrs can watch the dancing, when she's gone to bed I'll watch the F1 highlights (and wizz through the ads). Everyone's happy.

I use similar tactics as when I try to watch anything only I'm interested in the family just want to talk loudly over it/to me so record it and wait until I have full access to the remote and the room to myself (which is usually early the following morning).

Mike Bell · 2 Dec 2019, 13:17 (Ref:3944268)

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Originally Posted by delta

Congrats to you as well Peter on your 70’s Starsky and Hutch moustache. Hope you raised lots of money .

I thought they were both clean shaven- at least they are in the episodes I’ve seen on TV recently!

delta · 2 Dec 2019, 16:44 (Ref:3944328)

Very quiet, How was the Blackbush test.?

Lancsbreaker · 2 Dec 2019, 17:13 (Ref:3944333)

Slightly belated congrats, Iain, on your award

On the GP front - milady's not bothered about Strictly, but she'd been over to our friends to watch the live Sky coverage - unfortunately I was busy with some Alfa Club business so couldn't join them but thought the C4 coverage showed a reasobanle bit of racing - not for the lead of course - that never changed

Willmaz223 · 2 Dec 2019, 17:51 (Ref:3944342)

Just thought I'd post these two videos. Nice comparison in interior of two replicas ( how much are the originals ? ) and how they differ and appear to drive and of course the times and track lines itself and how the driver approaches each turn. The sound of the former is incredible compared to No. 2. Much louder on the outside aswell.

No 1-Onboard from 2018 Dix Mille Tours 60's Endurance Race.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qGppKvuFhY&t=3s

No 2-Onboard from 2019 Le Castellet Motors Cup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2aiodtPsI

justracing · 2 Dec 2019, 19:04 (Ref:3944359)

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Originally Posted by BertMk2

The mrs can watch the dancing, when she's gone to bed I'll watch the F1 highlights (and wizz through the ads). Everyone's happy.

Mmm, I must be in a minority here. Most weekend I attend a motor racing event somewhere and return home to a cooked meal and everything recorded and ready to go, my partner of some 50+ years is not only very well trained but pretty conversant with most of the front running teams/drivers in a multitude of motor racing disciplines. She did give up accompanying me to live events some 20 years ago and uses my absentee time to catch up on the other dross.

GORDON STREETER · 2 Dec 2019, 22:35 (Ref:3944407)

Regarding recording things like F1, the only downside is that I daren't have the radio on at news time or go on the internet in case the results suddenly appear ! I know I could watch it on the laptop but it doesn't seem the same, also I refuse to have another television in another room.
I suppose I could fly to Spain or the UK depending on the dates but that does sound a bit OTT

Saying all this Sue likes watching F1 as well

Mike Bell · 3 Dec 2019, 06:18 (Ref:3944448)

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Regarding recording things like F1, the only downside is that I daren't have the radio on at news time or go on the internet in case the results suddenly appear ! I know I could watch it on the laptop but it doesn't seem the same, also I refuse to have another television in another room.

The bane of my life, as I’m often away and not wanting to know the result, or at home and also waiting for highlights! Even driving through Italy once listening to the radio, they went live to a GP somewhere..... Sometimes email can catch you out, if you are on Autosport mailing list, for instance!

Jonny Walker is great- on his Sunday PM radio prog he was always warns just before the news if there has been a race on and it’s going to be mentioned.

midgetman · 3 Dec 2019, 07:29 (Ref:3944453)

I've never warmed to 2 litre Touring Cars, probably because I was brought up on these:

https://youtu.be/R7e21-Nj0E8

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VIVA GT · 3 Dec 2019, 07:59 (Ref:3944455)

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I've never warmed to 2 litre Touring Cars, probably because I was brought up on these:

https://youtu.be/R7e21-Nj0E8

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Those Volvo's were big old bricks weren't they? Mind you they were quick at the time too! (Nice to hear the voice of Neville Hay again as well!)

midgetman · 3 Dec 2019, 08:39 (Ref:3944462)

Now we're deep into December, it is time for the big Christmas discussion....

What to call next year's "Lighter Side" thread?

At over 2000 posts more than 2018, this one has been epic We need an epic name for a new decade.

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andy97 · 3 Dec 2019, 09:04 (Ref:3944467)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Now we're deep into December, it is time for the big Christmas discussion....

What to call next year's "Lighter Side" thread?

At over 2000 posts more than 2018, this one has been epic We need an epic name for a new decade.

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“Bauble’s font of new decade optimism”

bauble · 3 Dec 2019, 09:18 (Ref:3944468)

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Originally Posted by andy97

“Bauble’s font of new decade optimism”

Delta's Brexit Tea Break.

**Peter Mallett** · 3 Dec 2019, 09:29 (Ref:3944470)

What about "The 2020 Delta Happy Days Tea Break"

Mike Bell · 3 Dec 2019, 09:40 (Ref:3944471)

Sounds good. No offence to bauble but tradition demands this thread title refers to delta!

bauble · 3 Dec 2019, 10:06 (Ref:3944474)

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Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Sounds good. No offence to bauble but tradition demands this thread title refers to delta!

I have never sought high office, Mike! I am all for tradition, tho flattered by Andy's suggestion.

For all my fame and reputation I could never surpass our Iain.

Tel 911S · 3 Dec 2019, 10:19 (Ref:3944479)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

Now we're deep into December, it is time for the big Christmas discussion....

What to call next year's "Lighter Side" thread?

At over 2000 posts more than 2018, this one has been epic We need an epic name for a new decade.

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Being pedantic , the next decade actually starts in 2021.

But I think it needs the DELTA TEA BREAK in the name so everybody can find it easily

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