The OMCC Double-header at Snetterton
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...
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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..
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Curry time in the Rose of India - a most excellent time was had by all (who'd arrived by then)
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Wednesday at 06.30, a misty start, with the promise of warmth later...
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Noise testing starts at 08.00... None of us failed...
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Novice group getting ready for the first session, nervous laughter fills the pit...
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Gerry, Star and Flick in pitlane
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As are Don and Ade
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And Mikkie...
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Oh so casual between sessions
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It's easiest to bring your own chairs for the Hog Roast (that had a whole pig, fancy that... ;))
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In the circuit bar after the Hog Roast, it's 20.15, dark outside, and we're all knackered!
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Thursday dawns bright...
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Thanks! I enjoyed that :) Star generously lends Scotty her R6 after his bike suffers mechanical calamities :'(
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Despite his best teapot impression, Ade can't catch Lucinda's eye, she prefers MCN... ;D ;D ;D
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Wiltshire Biker Girls "pretty much live on track, babe..." ;)
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Sam gets his "race face" on...
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Mikkie and Don return from another Inters session - well done on your promotions lads :) ... And if you thought Basil got excited... ::) ::) ::)
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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...
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And to think it was almost cancelled.... :o :o :o
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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,,,,
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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-)
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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
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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-)
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Glad you enjoyed the day regardless of the knee ;) Guess what Halina's getting for christmas then :P :P
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(Whispers) Thanks for the idea Simon, I may just do that...
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.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D
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...why the bog roll..? ;D
To deal with the **** questions.... ;)
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.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D[/quote]
;D ;D ;D
Great Pics!!!!
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Didn't need it but it was a good marker to find the right garage!
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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]
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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? ;)
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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. :)
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Really enjoy reading the captions :p Could you not get any pictures of the going around corners?
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...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
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.. to wipe the Ars6's ;D ;D[/quote]
;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
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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 :)
