The 'Lighter side' revisited, 2010. - Page 53

grantp · 6 Apr 2010, 11:41 (Ref:2667580)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Yep going tomorrow.Yum Yum.

Truck up and running again Iain?

SAMD · 6 Apr 2010, 12:33 (Ref:2667609)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Yep going tomorrow.Yum Yum.

Dont forget the 'minumum weight' diet

zefarelly · 6 Apr 2010, 16:18 (Ref:2667724)

Mrs Zef made splendid tea in our Camper whilst I thrashed the hell out of the car, trouble free, at Goodwood today, sun shined and finished up with a new PB 1:37.4

skentellytubby · 6 Apr 2010, 17:17 (Ref:2667764)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian A

But nothing beats the catering at Mallory, the best breakfast of any circuit?

Agreed!! Great fry ups, great atmosphere and its own little old lady that clears up the plates and chats to everyone. Its like a "proper" transport caf that no longer exists, no flounce just honest grub and a friendly atmosphere!

Alan Morgan · 6 Apr 2010, 18:11 (Ref:2667807)

Seconded! - And if you haven't got time to sit down for the full fry-up, they do a mean bacon and egg sandwich as well.

SAMD · 6 Apr 2010, 18:50 (Ref:2667835)

mmmm baconn.

GORDON STREETER · 6 Apr 2010, 20:22 (Ref:2667877)

I thought that I would have a look at my slow worm habitat in my UK garden today only to be surprised to find this. I think its a salamander but I've no idea why it has suddenly appeared as we haven't had them before.
I would think that its been hibernating as its very slow to react but it is alive.
I did have a google but there are absolutely loads of different types and I couldn't find this particular species.

morninggents · 6 Apr 2010, 21:57 (Ref:2667944)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

I thought that I would have a look at my slow worm habitat in my UK garden today only to be surprised to find this. I think its a salamander but I've no idea why it has suddenly appeared as we haven't had them before.
I would think that its been hibernating as its very slow to react but it is alive.
I did have a google but there are absolutely loads of different types and I couldn't find this particular species.

Are you sure it's not something you brought back from Spain unknowingly?

GORDON STREETER · 6 Apr 2010, 22:27 (Ref:2667963)

I trust you are joking Pete. I genuinely found it laying with the slow worms today that have come out of hibernation , they know the frosts have ended

grantp · 6 Apr 2010, 22:54 (Ref:2667978)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

I did have a google but there are absolutely loads of different types and I couldn't find this particular species.

Gordon,

It looks suspiciously like this one found on YouTube.

If it is, read the comment from the person who posted the video. You may not want to publically acknowledge that you have seen it.

The slow worms look great BTW.

GORDON STREETER · 6 Apr 2010, 23:10 (Ref:2667988)

grantp I'm sure you're right. It would appear to be the female of the species.
I assumed it was a salamander as we have loads in Spain. I have lived in the country for over 60 years and have never seen one.

grantp · 6 Apr 2010, 23:56 (Ref:2668004)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

grantp I'm sure you're right. It would appear to be the female of the species.
I assumed it was a salamander as we have loads in Spain. I have lived in the country for over 60 years and have never seen one.

Well, having read the comment for the video, if it were me I would still not have seen one .... if you get my drift. As a protected species people only have to suggest they exist and the world is forced to stop for miles around the suggested location whilst teams of amphibian enthusiasts are paid to go and look for them. They can cause more financial and travel disruption than Al-Qaida.

terence · 7 Apr 2010, 05:21 (Ref:2668043)

I take your point Grant,but it is good to know these things exist.I used to catch them by the dozen when I was a kid,from the stream at the bottom of our garden. They were returned to their surroundings after a few minuits though.

Robyn Slater · 7 Apr 2010, 06:54 (Ref:2668060)

Not one of these,is it?
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100406...d-011ccfa.html

GORDON STREETER · 7 Apr 2010, 07:50 (Ref:2668087)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robyn Slater

Not one of these,is it?
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100406...d-011ccfa.html

I hope not as it'll eat everything including the cats !

LYNX · 7 Apr 2010, 07:55 (Ref:2668089)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Forget bus passes. I had to pay £1.20 for cup of tea at Goodwood today.Wonder what the mark up that good lady makes.Bet its more than Delta Motor Sport made today.My driver was happy some how won the class.

The Aero club are almost parity with the truck, have a warm comfortable interior and fresh hot & cold food, plus a view of the airfield. No contest!

You can get 12/24 volt kettles! but you must remember to pack the sugar.

delta · 8 Apr 2010, 09:57 (Ref:2668720)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LYNX

The Aero club are almost parity with the truck, have a warm comfortable interior and fresh hot & cold food, plus a view of the airfield. No contest!

You can get 12/24 volt kettles! but you must remember to pack the sugar.

Thank you Jill. You are allways welcome for a cup of tea. FOC

LYNX · 8 Apr 2010, 15:02 (Ref:2668886)

Thanks Iain - really needed it at Silverstone. We definitely returned to the UK too early! Where are you this weekend?

delta · 8 Apr 2010, 15:16 (Ref:2668899)

Goodwood.Brands Hatch.Hockenheim and Cadwell. Dont ask.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Looking foward to Brands the most as ive been entrusted to drive the Elite with Michael.Very excited.

Brian A · 8 Apr 2010, 16:00 (Ref:2668927)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Goodwood.Brands Hatch.Hockenheim and Cadwell. Dont ask.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Looking foward to Brands the most as ive been entrusted to drive the Elite with Michael.Very excited.

I'll be joining you on Sunday - are you sharing the drive with Michael on both days? Perhaps we can have a rerun of our Dijon battle.

zefarelly · 8 Apr 2010, 19:34 (Ref:2669041)

MMMMMMMM... Brands . . .just entered a double header myself, it is the best circuit in England, have to wait until June though

rogerwills · 8 Apr 2010, 19:40 (Ref:2669047)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Went to Pembrey in the van Grant.Mercedes said i should change the alternator as they thought there might not be enough power to boot up the gear selectors.The next suggestion was a broken wire in the loom so i have the cab pulled apart and the wiring loom but still no fix. Had enough now as Mrs Delta is threatening to divorce.Going home to have a rum and coke ."or two"

Reminds me of a good friend's introduction to historic racing. He failed to see the pit board showing "IN" as his engine made worse noises lap after lap and started spewing smoke etc out. Finally it all let go and he spun backwards into the gravel. He was towed in and explained to mechanics there had been a strange sound and for "quite a while" and then it went bang, locked up and he spun off. He claimed he hadn't seen the pit board. One of the mechanics, with much irony, looked at engine and said "perhaps its not too bad after all, seems the alternator just fell off". Friend looks more relaxed under the grilling.... Second mechanic with even more sarcasm says "Yes, just the alternator. It was knocked off by the piston as it came out of the block!!!"

Brilliant!

Eric Falce · 9 Apr 2010, 07:46 (Ref:2669295)

I'm a mechanic for Tim, he's in his 'D' replicar , smashing car to drive but he wont let me anymore, dont know why .

GORDON STREETER · 9 Apr 2010, 11:42 (Ref:2669410)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Falce

smashing car to drive but he wont let me anymore, dont know why .

He's obviously getting sensible in his old age

Eric Falce · 9 Apr 2010, 15:05 (Ref:2669528)

Yes , old age is the word I was looking for.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Lighter Side Christmas Quiz	compte deGraves	Historic Racing Today	34	1 Jan 2010 10:20
The Lighter Side!	delta	Historic Racing Today	1700	1 Jan 2010 09:06
lighter gears	silente	Racing Technology	3	1 Aug 2009 22:59
On the Lighter Side - Why Formula 1 World Champions Like Turning Right	¡As-de-mim!	ChampCar World Series	7	16 Jan 2003 09:19
On a lighter note.....	bobdrummond	Formula One	4	17 Sep 2001 04:45