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Post by irish on Sept 27, 2009 10:32:53 GMT 1
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Post by irish on Sept 27, 2009 11:02:09 GMT 1
theres a vid of georgie screeming go on merlin! i pissed, il post it up later! and a in car vid of merlin breaking down on the parade lap,,,,,,,, lol  where's irish's tow truck when you need it ;D pmsl, ;D just a little throttle return spring issue  jesus the exhaust manifold dont half get hot!  ive still got the blisters to prove it!  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 11:52:43 GMT 1
I think you better check under the seat too Irish Stig ;D Taffy mentioned a head on bump on quarry, just checked youtube it it is on there, looks like I got off lightly Yes that's the one we saw and it was gutting, everyone was horrified. Both drivers got out and shook hands, although one of the drivers was limping a bit. The driver of the black Mini is a member of Newport Mini Club and he's the one with track cover, so he should be alright. I also heard that the other driver is going to claim off him, so they'll both probably be alright and get their Minis fixed.  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 11:57:44 GMT 1
It was a fantastic day, the weather was perfect and I didn't want to go home either. Fancied loads of things, but I only bought a set of spare wheels nuts, a pack of Haynes Mini playing cards in a tin, a classic Mini poster and an IMM Magazine (thanks for pointing out where to get it from Dai). But then I do need to keep the cash to get mine rust proofed, which I hope to do this week. I took quite a few pictures which I'll try and upload today and I got a couple of snaps of Merlin going around the track, although it was from that bridge thing half way along the track as I couldn't get up to Quarry Corner in time. Anyway I couldn't believe how few BINIs were present, both in the paddock and on the track. Plus just how many real Minis there were, so roll on next year.  |
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 12:04:41 GMT 1
Mind you I do hope to take our Mini next year (I'll have to try and put the kids of going or something though), especially since Marie drove there and hadn't put enough petrol in. So on leaving Castle Combe she asked where's the nearest filling station and I could only think of Aust Services by the 1st Severn Bridge crossing. Well we ended up heading for Bath because I knew there'd be a filling station along the way which would be closer. But as luck would have it there'd been some major accident further up the road and the Police were sending everyone down a country lane. I was then getting visions of calling out the AA whilst we crawled along with the with fuel gauge low fuel warning lamp flashing like crazy. Luckily once we got on the main road we found a Texaco garage and due to all the stress I bought a few cans of beer to chill out with on the way home. I don't know, women. Just what can you do with them? Mine can't service the Mini (or even put air in the tyres), nor ensure the car has enough fuel. Mind you she does make nice cakes and knows her way around a washing machine. ;D |
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Post by barefootmike on Sept 27, 2009 14:03:03 GMT 1
Thought the other cars on the track was towing him!!!!!!!
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Post by TAFF on Sept 27, 2009 14:30:20 GMT 1
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 14:35:45 GMT 1
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 15:18:55 GMT 1
Here's a better shot I found on another forum: -  |
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Post by irish on Sept 27, 2009 16:37:05 GMT 1
ooohhh nasty but at least everyones ok, thats the main,, |
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Post by Phil J on Sept 27, 2009 17:05:35 GMT 1
I heard a rumour they were trying to copy your hair pin skills but couldnt pull it off |
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Post by katie on Sept 27, 2009 21:20:44 GMT 1
Had a fab day yesterday . Really enjoyed. sorry to hear that there was an accident. Hope everyone was OK. Felt so sad for the crunched up minis-they look so sad with no noses !! Ahhhh.The photos are great yet again. See you all at Malvern .
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Post by taffy1967 on Sept 27, 2009 23:17:08 GMT 1
ooohhh nasty but at least everyones ok, thats the main,, Mind you I'm told that this was actually the first casualty of the day: -  |
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Post by boycie101 on Sept 27, 2009 23:21:54 GMT 1
another BINI driver that thinks his car corners like a proper mini, watched a couple of them going around the track + to be honest they might aswell been driving up A470 or any other road. no tyre squeal etc + totally boreing to watch |
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Post by coedy on Sept 28, 2009 0:21:44 GMT 1
Took me a while! but managed to get up all of my pics. Took 285 all together!!! but had to delete most of them because they had gone blurry because I couldn't zoom in close enough and I've never taken photos of moving objects before Still though! I saved a few! sorry there's not more of the club stand etc etc but I was running around the track and traders most of the day ;D www.flickr.com/photos/peter-ebenezer/sets/72157622343502101/ |
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Post by irish on Sept 28, 2009 6:19:24 GMT 1
as uasual, some cracking pic mate, thanks for the track shots buddy,,  |
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Post by irish on Sept 28, 2009 6:36:16 GMT 1
I heard a rumour they were trying to copy your hair pin skills but couldnt pull it off you dont need hairpin skills in a mini! just floor it and point it, well thats what i did, lol,,, jesus them miglias dont half shift, |
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Post by TAFF on Sept 28, 2009 13:11:59 GMT 1
great pics Coedy,,
I enjoyed being asked by two seperate Dad's if they're little one's could touch Flossie...
made the kids and myself smile... lol
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Post by Danny California on Sept 28, 2009 18:27:03 GMT 1
Had a great time, nice to see old faces, even think I spoke with gar at one point (Not that your face is that old gar hehe ) Like that shot of me on the parade lap coedy, can you get me the full sized one? On your website or email whatever's easier! Bet that guy was well chuffed that he finally got a picture of the two clone minis lol  |
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Post by coedy on Sept 28, 2009 18:48:29 GMT 1
He seemed pretty chuffed to be honest! He has been chasing us about at all the previous Malvern's to try and get a pic but usually we've left before they've had chance to ask a steward or whatever if they can move the car. No problem Danny, sling me a PM with your email address on and I'll send it tonight  (its only 900kb so hardly worth dumping it on the site) |
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ive still got the blisters to prove it! 
