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Scotty
04-10-11, 08:20 PM
And lo, the intrepid WBs ventured forth into Norfolk to try out the new Snetterton 300 layout...

Scotty and Star got there first and bagged garages 11 & 12 for the WB posse, defending it against all potential intruders...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0952.jpg

The garage gradually fills up. Note the guys unloading the trailer in the background - they resolutely refused to occupy garage 13, staying firmly on the other side of the invisible dividing line..
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0954.jpg

Curry time in the Rose of India - a most excellent time was had by all (who'd arrived by then)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0958.jpg

Wednesday at 06.30, a misty start, with the promise of warmth later...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0959.jpg

Noise testing starts at 08.00... None of us failed...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0960.jpg

Novice group getting ready for the first session, nervous laughter fills the pit...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0966.jpg

Gerry, Star and Flick in pitlane
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0967.jpg

As are Don and Ade
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0968.jpg

And Mikkie...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0969.jpg

Oh so casual between sessions
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0971.jpg

It's easiest to bring your own chairs for the Hog Roast (that had a whole pig, fancy that... ;))
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0973.jpg

In the circuit bar after the Hog Roast, it's 20.15, dark outside, and we're all knackered!
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0977.jpg

Thursday dawns bright...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0978.jpg

Thanks! I enjoyed that :) Star generously lends Scotty her R6 after his bike suffers mechanical calamities :'(
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0980.jpg

Despite his best teapot impression, Ade can't catch Lucinda's eye, she prefers MCN... ;D ;D ;D
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0981.jpg

Wiltshire Biker Girls "pretty much live on track, babe..." ;)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0982.jpg

Sam gets his "race face" on...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

Mikkie and Don return from another Inters session - well done on your promotions lads :) ... And if you thought Basil got excited... ::) ::) ::)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0985.jpg

Sunset on the M25, what a couple of cracking days they were too, a truly great bunch of friends, unbelievable weather, a fantastic new track...
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0988.jpg

And to think it was almost cancelled.... :o :o :o

Mikkie1986
04-10-11, 08:49 PM
Great comments and pictures ... I literally laughed out loud at the comments and expressions....

This is a brilliant way of getting the other members to see the enjoyment and laughs we had. Cant wait for the next venture... :D and the next filmstrip minutes,,,,

flick
04-10-11, 09:51 PM
Very good post and pictures scotty, really was a good couple of day's.The Snet 300 track was first class and well worth doing again.Just gotta find me a track bike now 8-)

Gerry
05-10-11, 11:24 PM
A few more...

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6785.jpg

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http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6777.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6788.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6786.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6783.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6781.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6767.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/DSCF6682.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6790.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/IMG_6762.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/Snetterton%202011/DSCF6682.jpg

silly_simon
06-10-11, 09:55 PM
Nice pic's there Scotty, How is the knee now BTW ? hope it was ok so you could make the most of the diminutive R6 :D

Scotty
06-10-11, 11:04 PM
Cheers Simon :) No change with the knee yet, hopefully surgery will sort it out before too long, a necessary evil I'm afraid, but it won't improve any further until then. Thanks for asking :)
The R6 was great fun once I got the hang of it (where's the power?), though it's crying out for rearsets, my toe sliders took a hell of a battering on it ;D ;D ;D Top little bike though 8-)

silly_simon
07-10-11, 06:04 PM
Glad you enjoyed the day regardless of the knee ;) Guess what Halina's getting for christmas then :P :P

Scotty
08-10-11, 06:25 PM
(Whispers) Thanks for the idea Simon, I may just do that...

@bj
08-10-11, 08:50 PM
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

...why the bog roll..? ;D

HensonA
08-10-11, 10:59 PM
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

...why the bog roll..? ;D
.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D

Scotty
08-10-11, 11:19 PM
...why the bog roll..? ;D
To deal with the **** questions.... ;)

Jon_W
11-10-11, 09:54 AM
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

...why the bog roll..? ;D
.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D

Great Pics!!!!

Moo
11-10-11, 02:01 PM
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

...why the bog roll..? ;D

Didn't need it but it was a good marker to find the right garage!

Moo
11-10-11, 02:05 PM
JUst got my bike back and its much much better!! Electrical problems slowed me down but were a good excuse on the day!! Roll on Spain, 4 weeks to go [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

Scotty
11-10-11, 03:52 PM
Electrical problems huh? :-? Dodgy sensor, stick coil or something maybe? Who sorted it for you, and did they tell you what it was? Does that mean that it won't sound like a Triumph triple at full chat now? ;)

Moo
11-10-11, 06:00 PM
Got it fixed by JHS in Bristol, main culprit looks like overenthusiastic use of the pressure washer :( Will probably also explain why the battery was losing charge so quickly too. Sounds really sweet now and revs right out. Much as I like my Triumph I prefer my Blade as a four rather than a triple. :)

Harry87
12-10-11, 06:46 PM
Really enjoy reading the captions :p Could you not get any pictures of the going around corners?

Scotty
13-10-11, 09:06 AM
...not really, with only a point and squirt pocket camera. There was a professional taking photos on the second day, they're on-line here (http://www.fresh-orange.co.uk/)

Roxy
13-10-11, 09:55 AM
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0983.jpg

...why the bog roll..? ;D
.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D ;D

Top Pic's Si & G, well done! looks like a top couple of days! The weather was fantastic :)

and you Mr Scotty on a 'baby' bike....you sure you can handle it??! ;) ;D

Roxy x

Scotty
13-10-11, 07:38 PM
Yes indeedy, it was really great 8-)

"Baby" bikes are fun, you can take many more liberties with the throttle without the fear of being launched into the next postcode, but overall I prefer mine :)