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leopard

9th October 2007, 03:23

I know this is too late,
Happy birthday, May the year ahead be the great year for personal wise :) ;)

fatman

16th October 2007, 22:43

This post was pushed down to the second page ?!!! Terrible.

I have a personal request. I'm looking for someone or some people to assist with translating a MotoGP related web site into Spanish, Italian and possibly German. If anyone is interested please PM me.

fatman

16th October 2007, 22:44

ps: I would have posted grid girl pics, but my wife is watching :-)

patnicholls

16th October 2007, 23:27

Ah yeah it had slipped, although it wouldn't be right to stick this thread.

(for those new to the forum, this thread is the general chit-chat thread. It also has historical significance of those of us who were here in early 2005 when this place was like a ghost town)

And, hope everyone's liking the new forum header pictures at the top - the bike racing ones for this forum are all straight from my collection.

tha_jackal

17th October 2007, 08:29

I dont see any header pics, anywhere :s

ChrisS

17th October 2007, 11:51

The pics work for me using the default look, what forum look are you using?

tha_jackal

17th October 2007, 11:56

motorsport.com.. what should i be using?

ChrisS

17th October 2007, 12:08

I'm using motorsportforums.com

right now though I'm using the mobile forum look and I don't see any graphics

jim mcglinchey

17th October 2007, 21:13

Heres the 400 water coolded Katana that gave me so much trouble....I sold it.

patnicholls

17th October 2007, 23:34

Yeah, www.motorsportforums.com (http://www.motorsportforums.com) is the main address.

Believe it or not, I first discovered this place coming through autoracing1.com as a Champ Car fan!

leopard

18th October 2007, 03:13

I suggest not to much using silvery color, try red or black it usually has better reliability.

jim mcglinchey

18th October 2007, 17:17

Yeah, if Id spent less time polishing the wheels and forks and stuff and spent a few more quid on parts Id still be riding it.

leopard

22nd October 2007, 05:24

You said so, I am used to spend more tobacco when doing some modification.

The Phantom

23rd October 2007, 04:38

How to do it:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleRacing2007/MotoGP/Rnd16_Australia/Gallery_F/images/125pod_07GP16_2331_AN.jpg

leopard

23rd October 2007, 05:46

sweet threesome collaboration :up: ;)

Ranger

23rd October 2007, 07:27

What a year for red Italian machines!

Casey with Ducati - Champions in MotoGP
Kimi with Ferrari - Champions in F1

Maybe they can do some joint event of some sort... that'd be cool. :s mokin:

tha_jackal

23rd October 2007, 10:01

Kimi said he'd be throwing a big party (renowned party boy) pretty sure Ducati people could be invited (Marlboro, Shell etc etc) ..

NinjaMaster

23rd October 2007, 10:05

Kimi said he'd be throwing a big party (renowned party boy) pretty sure Ducati people could be invited (Marlboro, Shell etc etc) ..
Casey's too cool for Kimi. :cool:

tha_jackal

23rd October 2007, 10:09

They do call Kimi the ice man, thats pretty cool.. Id call Casey more of a nerd than anything else..

NinjaMaster

23rd October 2007, 10:12

The ice man is usually because they have no personality. Also, I think Val Kilmer was known as that in Top Gun which also counts against it! (Top Gun is cool, Val isn't). I see ya on the Stoner nerd thing but he has a hot missus so he's cool. :up:

ChrisS

23rd October 2007, 13:04

Maybe they can do some joint event of some sort... that'd be cool. :s mokin:

They used to host the WROOM event at Madonna di Campiglio together but I thing now they have 2 WROOM events one for Ferrari and one for Ducati http://www.ducati.com/racing/home_news_popup_racing.jhtml?newsId=21836

I see ya on the Stoner nerd thing but he has a hot missus so he's cool. :up:

Kimi has a missus too, that doesn't stop him from getting caught with his pants down in strip clubs ;)

I agree that from what we see of Kimi on TV he seems like he doesn't have a personality. He must be camera shy or something because the reports of what he does off track suggest otherwise

NinjaMaster

24th October 2007, 09:05

I agree that from what we see of Kimi on TV he seems like he doesn't have a personality. He must be camera shy or something because the reports of what he does off track suggest otherwise

The problem for Kimi is that he has a monotone voice and deadpan expression, which seems to be fairly typical of Finns (just an observation, not having a go.). He's probably fantastic in a comfortable environment with friends but he's not a showman. I think Pedrosa is very much the same.

ChrisS

24th October 2007, 13:40

is someone from the bbc reading the forum and getting ideas for articles?

an article about Kimi's personality
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7055633.stm

DustyJones

24th October 2007, 18:03

a place to check some sweet videos of racing is

motorsports.broadbandsports.com

if there are no races on and you have some free time definitely check that site out, its got its own channel for all types of racing

maxu05

26th October 2007, 05:30

OH, I thought this was the motorcycle forum :laugh:

leopard

26th October 2007, 07:04

How could they have similar name with this forum? Hmm ... I suspect partly mods here running freelance on that site, who is it? :bandit:

mx311

26th October 2007, 08:22

Hey boys and girls, just a quick hello as I stop by. :wave:

I've been kept busy lately and done a lot of travelling. In recent weeks I've been to the US for the Motocross of Nations, Japan to visit with Honda people, Australia for the MotoGP race and Malaysia for the GP there last week. Phew, tough life hey. :p

Oh and I just wanted to publicly say "hooray" about Joan Olive's recent performances. In the last four races he's finished fifth twice, second and fourth and sits a career best eighth in points. Needless to say, he's a happy boy at the moment. :)

Anyway, back to work, as always I'll be keeping an eye on the place and I'll leave you with my favourite paddock babe from PI, those poor podium girls got drowned all day, especially by the 125 and 250 boys.

http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/609/609591_28797.jpg

MrJan

26th October 2007, 21:05

Now that's the kind of image that the forum misses while you're away Matt :up: :cheese:

fatman

26th October 2007, 21:23

i don't see any image ?

Roby44

27th October 2007, 10:48

They do call Kimi the ice man, thats pretty cool.. Id call Casey more of a nerd than anything else..

:rotflmao: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Love it!!

Roby44

27th October 2007, 10:51

Who was the blonde girl in Chris Vermuelen garage at Sepang?? She was stunning.

ShiftingGears

28th October 2007, 01:55

I just watched an onboard lap of the Manx TT circuit. :eek: It'd be cool to see how some motoGP guys rate against the guys that race there :D

leopard

29th October 2007, 07:49

i don't see any image ?

What image can't be seen? Being wet gave some clue the image to imagine.

leopard

29th October 2007, 07:51

I just watched an onboard lap of the Manx TT circuit. :eek: It'd be cool to see how some motoGP guys rate against the guys that race there :D
Is this talking about a track named Mank TT or referring to Manx Biaggi?

The Phantom

29th October 2007, 14:19

Is this talking about a track named Mank TT or referring to Manx Biaggi?

Manx TT aka Isle of Man

Most circuit racers won't touch it for safety reasons. Carl Fogarty was a notable exception, and set a new lap record there (respect!).

MrJan

29th October 2007, 19:14

Respect for the lap record but sadly Foggy is a d***head so pretty much anything he does is badly tarnished.

Perfectly understandable that a lot of riders won't race there, although wouldn't be surprised if it's the work of their sponsors in a few cases. A few of the BSB riders take part such as Michael Rutter but to be honest it's amazing no matter who's on the bike :up:

leopard

30th October 2007, 06:56

Manx TT aka Isle of Man
(respect!).
Thanks, I was puzzled with this one ...
http://indomart.us/catalog/images/kaki3.jpg

mx311

8th November 2007, 22:07

Wow, this thread almost slipped off the first page again, come on people, that can not happen.

Anywhoo, just a quick visit again, still busy and getting busier as we begin our 2008 preparations but hopefully I can continue to stick my head in from time to time.

But now, the real reason we're here......

http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/584/584373_18891.jpg
http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/584/584341_88390.jpg
http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/531/531074_63665.jpg
http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/577/577971_10948.jpg
http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/590/590587_16468.jpg

Donney

9th November 2007, 11:59

Mmmmh I'm rapidly becoming a Kawasaki fan :)

NinjaMaster

11th November 2007, 11:24

Mmmmh I'm rapidly becoming a Kawasaki fan :)
Join the rising power! :up:

The Phantom

12th November 2007, 01:46

Join the rising power!

LOL, no comment regarding that double entendre ;)

tha_jackal

12th November 2007, 02:48

LOL, no comment regarding that double entendre ;)

:D :D Good one..

NinjaMaster

12th November 2007, 12:17

LOL, no comment regarding that double entendre ;)
Hmmm, think I need to choose my descriptive words more carefully so as not to encourage you dirty folk!

NinjaMaster

12th November 2007, 12:52

Also, congratulations on 1000 posts Jake. And here's to 1000 more. :up:

http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/609/609603_67340.jpg

http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/607/607017_47632.jpg

tha_jackal

13th November 2007, 00:06

Heheh! Thanks for that Clint, what more do you need in life? Hotties and bike racing.. I hadn't even realised id posted 1000 times on here, time flies when your having fun, or so they say.. As you said, here's to 1000 more witty, powerful and meaningful posts :p :D

patnicholls

13th November 2007, 00:33

A woman walks into a pub and asks for a double entendre...so the barman gives her one, etc...

MrJan

19th November 2007, 20:33

A woman walks into a pub and asks for a double entendre...so the barman gives her one, etc...

How rude, I think the moderator should clean this place up a bit......oh :laugh: ;)

I'm bored, the off season is boring.

What's E.T short for?

He's only got little legs :rotflmao: BOOM BOOM

mx311

20th November 2007, 06:09

Oh Jan, that ET gag almost hurt. :laugh:

Anyway, hello again my people. I just have three things to say (and two of them are about football).

- One, what's with the site problems? It's taken me forever to post today, it keeps not loading pages and saying the connection is timing out.

- Two, hooray for the Socceroos and the Olyroos, a pair of fine wins over the weekend :D (much more than can be said for my club side Melbourne Victory :angryfire )

- Three, did anyone else see the Scotland / Italy game? What the hell was going on with that ref at the end of the game? Scotland and Australia, both screwed over by the Italians and refs. In case you didn't see it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkPXOG0pLu4 (see around the 1:30 mark)

Finally, sadly no grid girls today, no time to search the net for them so here instead is a picture of Andrea Dovizioso on the new Honda MotoGP bike.

http://www.racergp.com/minimoto/dovimini.jpg

maxu05

20th November 2007, 15:39

It looks like they asked Pedrosa for design input :laugh:

ChrisS

20th November 2007, 18:10

Is this the reason Dani wasnt at the last test? He was doing doing underwear modeling

http://www.motogpforum.com/forum/uploads/post-369-1193356531_thumb.jpg

pic is not photoshop BTW, its real

MrJan

20th November 2007, 20:20

That is very, very scary.

I see Honda are going for a new lightweight approach this year, wonder if they've still got the speed? ;)

fatman

21st November 2007, 19:33

Pedrosa is HOT

MrJan

21st November 2007, 23:17

You ever been to Bangkok Ryan? Reckon you'd love it out there ;) :p : :laugh:

maxu05

22nd November 2007, 10:25

Pedrosa is HOT

Your getting very scary Ryan :laugh:

leopard

22nd November 2007, 10:34

Is this the reason Dani wasnt at the last test? He was doing doing underwear modeling

This give me some clue why don't seem interested in talking about grid girl ;)

mx311

5th December 2007, 05:34

Oh man, I will never be able to look Dani with a straight face again. Granted, I always had to get down on my knees to look him in the face in the first place but still. :eek:

Anyway, hello.

Damn, can't think of anything else to add so without any further delay...

http://babes.a-moto.be/filles/albums/babes-bikes/Bodypainting_Peinture_sur_corps/kawa-002.jpg
http://babes.a-moto.be/filles/albums/babes-bikes/Bodypainting_Peinture_sur_corps/full-combi.jpg
http://babes.a-moto.be/filles/albums/babes-bikes/Foires_et_Salons/gradin-02.jpg

leopard

5th December 2007, 07:23

In the wet race of raining season, the safety guard of the Kawasaki seems to give better protection for the rider, IMO

fatman

5th December 2007, 16:18

nice leathers !

MrJan

5th December 2007, 21:24

Not too sure that they'd fit you ;) I'm seriously hoping that those ladies above aren't actually Edwards, Toseland, Corser and Stoner :eek:

patnicholls

5th December 2007, 23:22

Jan, why the name change? (he was formerly 'Miguel Sanchez')

fatman

12th December 2007, 03:41

i miss teh races

leopard

12th December 2007, 05:04

Not too sure that they'd fit you ;) Why shouldn't be fit, aren't they elastic ;)

jim mcglinchey

12th December 2007, 08:35

Jan, why the name change? (he was formerly 'Miguel Sanchez')

I thought he used to be John Darwin.

Roby44

12th December 2007, 10:02

I thought he used to be John Darwin.

Very good!! :)

patnicholls

12th December 2007, 22:22

As anyone who's tried to get on since last Thurs has noticed, there were some server problems it seems.

But we're back now, obviously!

NinjaMaster

13th December 2007, 08:26

Hurrah! I've missed these boards and was somewhat frustrated I couldn't get on. Glad it wasn't just me.

Roby44

13th December 2007, 08:27

Pedrosa is HOT

In what way do you mean this!! :eek:

MrJan

13th December 2007, 19:27

Jan, why the name change? (he was formerly 'Miguel Sanchez')

Just decided to ditch the pseudonym. Soon regretted it when I had to sign in though :D Miguel Sanchez is much easier to write :)

T-D

14th December 2007, 00:47

i'm ashamed to say that i found the dani pic...

um, on second thought, i need to think over a couple of things right now.

mx311

19th December 2007, 23:14

As anyone who's tried to get on since last Thurs has noticed, there were some server problems it seems.

But we're back now, obviously!
Yeah I noticed that, in fact three of the websites I visit on a regular basis were down. Jeez that was so annoying....

'hmmm, the site seems down, I know I'll go to blahblah, damn that's not working either, how about suchandsuch, what the? Bah, damn the interweb and the people who run it.' :confused:

But now all is good, thankfully, I mean I was lost without my daily motorsport and porn fix, ah I mean motorsport and ah, ah, needlepoint fix. ;)

tha_jackal

20th December 2007, 07:43

I havnt been posting much lately, namely because i started a new ( full time :eek: ) job just a few weeks ago..

I took up an option for my third year of uni where i can work for the entire year..

After a successful interview and all the paper-work being sorted, i have officially started my new job in Exxon Mobil's I.T department..

Its not exactly what i want to do with my life, but is a good opportunity to gain some invaluable experence and is also a good chance to save lotsa coin.

Merry Xmas again, peace!

mx311

26th December 2007, 04:19

Here's something quite rare for this thread, I'm going to talk motorcycle racing, sort of.

I read recently a list of Australia's highest paid sportspeople and interestingly Casey Stoner only came in at number 12 but more surprisingly third in motorcycle racers. Supercross star Chad Reed is the highest earning motorcycle racer from Oz earning around $7Million US, Mat Mladin is second earning about $6Million US and Casey third earning $3.5Million US. You'd wanna hope Casey will get a payrise being a World Champ and all. ;)

Oh by the way, Greg Norman was the highest earning Aussie in 2007, he raked in about $18Million US, most of which probably went to his ex-wife. :laugh:

Roby44

27th December 2007, 07:24

jim mcglinchey

27th December 2007, 16:53

Where are you from Roby? Is that an Irish or an Italian tricolour?

Roby44

28th December 2007, 09:39

Where are you from Roby? Is that an Irish or an Italian tricolour?

Crikey!! How did that get there?? ;)

Roby44

28th December 2007, 09:45

The flag is Italian but Im not

patnicholls

28th December 2007, 21:47

Just thought I'd pop my head in, I've been a bit quiet recently too for various reasons.

Firstly, I've been a bit busy with my new job which I've been in since September which is going pretty well. To be honest I've also been running short on ideas for my trademark article-style posts (y'know, long ones for discussion) in the last couple of months, which is a bit surprising. Hopefully the New Year will bring new impetus! And I'm also starting my own karting team - just as a hobby, and I ran my uni karting team too so it's not a new thing. I raced in an indoor champ this year and did pretty well (2nd overall, lots of trophies) but the champ we're entering in 2008 will be a whole different league and much harder. Still, I'll keep you posted!

Congrats on the new job Jake, nice one!

Roby44

29th December 2007, 05:57

Well done!! 2nd overall is very good!!

Roby44

29th December 2007, 09:40

Where are you from Roby? Is that an Irish or an Italian tricolour?

I'm an Aussie!! :) But Italian bike riders are my favourites next to Ant West that is :p :

MrJan

29th December 2007, 10:28

Great one of the people I thought wasn't an Aussie and it turns out you are. You bloody ex-cons have taken over this forum :D :p : Go Poms.

Roby44

29th December 2007, 10:53

Great one of the people I thought wasn't an Aussie and it turns out you are. You bloody ex-cons have taken over this forum :D :p : Go Poms.

Unfortunately for me, I have no Convicts in my family tree!! Its a great scource of shame!!

They all came over of their own free will and the potato famime helped some what!! Why they would want to has me stumped but there you have it!! Oh to have a Convict!! :p

Surely there aren't THAT many of us on here are there?? :) We're harmless!!

NinjaMaster

30th December 2007, 10:37

Well, 2007 is almost dead and buried and 2008 is just about to spring to life so I thought I'd have a bit of a review of the year in a personal sense. Nothing to do with racing but stuff like music, movies and anything else of note for the year that was 2007.

Music - A really good year for music for me. Lots of good albums and am starting to get out more to see bands live. Strong albums by Dream Theater, Good Charlotte and Jimmy Eat World gave me plenty to listen to over the year.
Top 3 Albums
1. Project 86 - Rival Factions: further proression and evolution from these hard rockers. Though it took a while to get used to, P86 only enhanced their status as my favourite band.
2. Relient K - Five Score and 7 Years Ago: a return to form after the disappointment of their previous album. Fun, catchy and infectious.
3. Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight: a coming of age by LP with easily their strongest album to date. Has been on high rotation.

Disappointment
Chevelle - Vena Sera: just became pretty bland I think. Too many songs the same that just left this album fairly unmemorable.

Top Shows
Only got to 2 shows this year.
1. Linkin Park: great energy and played nearly every song they have. To top it off, were supported by the immortal Chris Cornell. Great night out.
2. Muse: were very good but not great. Their music was fantastic, as was the lighting show but the band themselves looked jaded and had very little crowd interaction at all. Expected more.

Movies - surprised myself when I realised I'd seen over 20 films this year with varying results.
Top Movies
1. Transformers: was a MASSIVE fan of the cartoon as a kid so was nervous as to how the movie would play out. So I was pleasantly surprised that I loved it when I saw it. So much so that I saw it twice!
2. The Bourne Ultimatum: huge fan of the Bourne series and was pleased to see that the finale of the trilogy was as strong as the other 2. Action aplenty but with brains.
3. 300: was unsure of wanting to see this movie as I'm not a fan of gorefests but I really enjoyed this movie. Whilst there is a lot of killing, the comic style it is presented in made it enjoyable rather than horrifying.
>Apologies to Reign Over Me, Smokin' Aces, Hot Fuzz, Ocean's 13, The Simpsons and Michael Clayton - all good movies.

Worst Movies
1. Shooter: dumb, unimaginative flag waving drivel. Some of the scenes in the movie made me think it was actually a piss-take which would have made more sense.
2. Blades of Glory: boring, stereotypical gags and just disappointing for a Will Ferrel movie. Jon Heder is still trying to find a good vehicle so he isn't always remembered as Napoleon Dynamite and he keeps failing.
3. Wild Hogs - same as BoG, boring, stereotypical gags.
>TMNT and Beowulf 3D were saved by their animated coolness from making the worst list.

Bikes - some ripping bikes were realeased for 2007.
1. Ducati 1098: could it be anything else at number 1? Sex on 2 wheels, Ducati have realeased another absolute classic.
2. Ducati Hypermotard: Ducati have created a new motorcycle segment with their big-bore motard. It also looks super-cool. :up:
3. Kawasaki ZX6R: well I had to get a Kwak in there somewhere! :D The new ZX6R has finally returned as a race winner and is the best looking Japanese sportsbike around.

Personal - these are some highlights for me personally throughout the year.
1. My brothers wedding: though it rained, it was really a day of fun. Everything ran smoothly and was well organised so stress was at a minimum. I'm really proud of he and his wife. It was an honour to be involved.
2. My first brand new car: I've bought a bike brand new but never a car. After not having a car for around 5 or so years, I finally bit the bullet and lashed out for a new Ford Focus XR5 (ST) Turbo. It's great fun and I really enjoy it. Just a shame it's a Ford. :erm:
2a. Pit Bike: the other vehicle I bought is a little Chinese built Atomik RS125 pitbike. For $600. they are great, clean (well not so clean) fun. There is a big group of us with them now so it makes for much fun.
3. MotoGP/WSB: as always these are highlights of the year. Staying down on the Island with a bunch of mates and watching motorcycle racing, it really doesn't get much better than that.

I don't really care for lowlights and didn't have many anyway so we'll skip that one.

Anyways, all the best to all on the forum and here's hoping for an even better year in 2008.

Cheers,
Clint.

Roby44

30th December 2007, 10:58

3. MotoGP/WSB: as always these are highlights of the year. Staying down on the Island with a bunch of mates and watching motorcycle racing, it really doesn't get much better than that.

The Island is a great place isn't it Clint?? Do you camp or stay in a house on the Island.

We stay in a town house 1 street down from the main street in Cowes. Very handy!! ;)

There sure were a lot of people there this year for the MotoGP!! And the weather!! it was as cold as ...

But its all FUN!!

See you there in March!!

Go Roby!!! ;)

patnicholls

30th December 2007, 23:57

Some musical highlights for me album-wise would be The Shins, Interpol, Cold War Kids, Sunshine Underground, Richard Swift, the Manics new one, and The National (although that was a teeny bit disappointing due to my high expectations). I may have just marked myself out as an indie snob. Quite like Avenged Sevenfold's new single, though :p

I got to a few gigs this year though not as many as originally planned. The best ones for me were The Shins (see a pattern? LISTEN TO THE SHINS), Guillemots, Ben Folds, and The Inspiral Carpets latest reunion tour amongst others. Oh and I went to Leeds Festival and saw lots of bands there too.

I'll be honest and say that I'm not sure I went to the cinema once this year (!), so instead here are my stand-up comedy gig highlights of the year: Stewart Lee, Robin Ince, Rich Hall, Mark Steel, Omid Djalili, Ricky Gervais, Ross Noble, Bill Bailey, and Frank Skinner. Check them out. Plus Manchester's best comedy club and a total bargain at £2 for three hours of comedy, XS Malarkey. I'm now shamelessly plugging everything :)

And a few personal highlights:

New job - much better paid, more sociable, better prospects. Although I am now working for the convicts :p - I work for an Australian engineering consultancy called SKM.[/*:m:24xfmrdu]
New car too - I now drive something that doesn't look like a shed, a Mazda 323 compared with my old VW Polo.[/*:m:24xfmrdu]
Karting - I did an indoor championship and finished second, am now running my own outdoor team next year (and still doing the driving)[/*:m:24xfmrdu]
This forum - we're going stronger than ever; big thanks as always to you guys.[/*:m:24xfmrdu]Lowlights again I won't mention, especially as it's bad form to refer to someone by name! Mainly a very good 2007 though.

Here's to 2008!

Pat

Roby44

31st December 2007, 02:14

New job - much better paid, more sociable, better prospects. Although I am now working for the convicts :p : - I work for an Australian engineering consultancy called SKM.

Good old Convicts!!! :p :

MrJan

31st December 2007, 16:01

Looking back I realise that 07 was a cool year for gigs. Only went to three I think but each one was superb. First was Muse at Wembley which was off the chain then The Subways and Alabama 3 in my home town, both of which were great gigs despite being in small venues.

Film wise was also quite cool, Simpsons was like a long episode as I was expecting and was good, Transformers was better than I thought it would be (and Megan Fox is fine) and Die Hard was thoroughly enjoyable tosh.

Personally I've changed careers, started a college course and my old man has now got a racing car, all of which means that 2008 is going to be quite hectic. I still don't have a bike license because I can't afford to run a bike as well as a car (need the car for work).
My football (soccer) team managed to make the Conference Playoff Final (thanks to an amazing Semi Final 2nd Leg) but were outplayed on the day.

Biggest disappointment of the year: finding out that not all antipodeans have descended from criminals, another perfectly good stereotype ruined :p :

Hopes for '08: A much needed and deserved pay rise, promotion for Exeter City and a new car.

Roby44

1st January 2008, 07:40

Biggest disappointment of the year: finding out that not all antipodeans have descended from criminals, another perfectly good stereotype ruined

Sorry about that!! But the truth must come out :p

Go Roby!!! :)

NinjaMaster

3rd January 2008, 04:08

The Island is a great place isn't it Clint?? Do you camp or stay in a house on the Island.

We stay in a town house 1 street down from the main street in Cowes. Very handy!! ;)

There sure were a lot of people there this year for the MotoGP!! And the weather!! it was as cold as ...

But its all FUN!!

See you there in March!!

Go Roby!!! ;)

I love it. We stay in a house in a street off Gap Rd. We have been doing the same thing (though, not always in the same accomodation) for WSB since 1995 and MotoGP since 1997. :up: The only disappointment is the death of atmoshpere in Cowes on the Saturday night. The place used to jump. It was a real party atmosphere with burnouts in the carpark near the pier and up the main street and people climbing the lightpole. Sadly, it was ruined by it's own popularity when carloads of boofheads came down purely for the nightlife. The year that one of the vendors had their van trashed, I knew that was the end of the free fun we had enjoyed. Now the night is overrun by cops. Shame, that. :(

NinjaMaster

3rd January 2008, 13:18

Just a quick, sucky post to give Pat a pat on the back (sorry) for his good job of moderating the last year. He is already at his efficient best getting Matt's updated websites for 2008 stickied already. Not to mention the coming fantasy league again. We really do appreciate it Pat, if we haven't said this enough! ;)

fatman

4th January 2008, 16:54

I hope everyone's new years was fun. It sucks being back at work but also feels great that we are one step closer to the 08 season.

I managed to catch the Nicky Hayden docu on MTV over the holidays. There was a little too much Kentuky and not enough racing imho. Hopefully it turned on a few new US based fans.

harsha

8th January 2008, 07:13

happy new year all :)

not contributing that much but will be back once the season starts

Roby44

9th January 2008, 09:30

happy new year all :)

not contributing that much but will be back once the season starts

I wish the season would start now..

MrJan

9th January 2008, 10:19

ditto that. Thank God for rallying which gets underway soon :up: :D

maxu05

9th January 2008, 10:58

I am posting less at the moment as I am now the co ordinater of 5 schools, so I am flat out. I hope to have everything sorted and organised by the time the season gets under way. I should be posting a lot more very soon. Hope you are all well, and I am sure you are all anxious to see the racing get under way, just as I am.

fatman

9th January 2008, 22:38

You know there is nothing going one when MCN is reporting that Toseland's Mom is getting married.

MrJan

14th January 2008, 13:52

Hey, that's one of the key stories of the year. It's a good job you brought attention to it Ryan as that piece of news had passed me completely by :up: ;) :D

15th January 2008, 02:24

This time of year is always a dilemma for me. On one hand I can't wait for the season to start, on the other it means we are heading towards the end
of summer, and that's a downer. Anyway, with racing on most weekends it brightens up the long winter for me.

MrJan

15th January 2008, 20:14

Aah see it's all up for us Northern Hemisphere boys. Bring on Spring and the start of the season :D :p :

jim mcglinchey

15th January 2008, 22:25

yeah, and you no doubt had a fantastic summer, so slap it up ya!

patnicholls

16th January 2008, 20:46

Hi folks, just a quick one to let you know that on Sat I'm off on holiday skiing for a week in France - I hope you'll all behave yourselves in my absence :p

I'll post in the League thread as well too.

maxu05

18th January 2008, 04:32

Hi all, I have something for you that is totally unrelated to motorcycling, but hey, that's what this thread is all about. I came across an intelligence test for 5 year olds, and believe it or not, most adults fail the test. It consists of 4 easy questions. I will post the questions, and you can answer them if you can. I will post the correct answers on Sunday evening. Should be interesting to see how many of you get them right.

Q1: How do you get a giraffe in the fridge ?

Q2: How do you get an elephant in the fridge ?

Q3: The Lion King is holding a meeting for all the animals. They all show up for the meeting except one. Which animal does not go ?

Q4: There is a river you must cross, but crocodiles inhabit it. How do you get across ?

How many will get them right ?
Maybe some you have seen it before, but I thought it may be interesting for those who havn't.

leopard

18th January 2008, 08:30

I can answer Q3 and Q4, the rests might follow.

Although master on swimming it is not recommended to cross the crocodile inhabited river, make sure that it has the bridge to cross through.

Those are sleeping or posting on here usually do not come to the said animal meeting. ;)

jim mcglinchey

18th January 2008, 08:35

jim mcglinchey

18th January 2008, 08:40

..oh yeah, and I read a goodun in the joke page of Superbike the other day.

I went to a blacksmiths for a job interview. " Have you ever shoed a horse?" he asked me. "No" said I "...but I once told a donkey to f**k off".

leopard

18th January 2008, 08:48

Wow ... seems it wasn't easy to put the big animals into the fridge, What is the biggest part of giraffe or elephant anyway?.

ChrisS

18th January 2008, 08:54

hahahahaha, I used to know a lot of these Jokes

as jim mcglinchey said
Q1 Put it next to the butter
Q2 put it next to the giraffe

Q3 The giraffe and the elephant, they are in the fridge
Q4 You just swim across, all the crocodiles are at the meeting

leopard

18th January 2008, 09:02

The crocodiles inhabit the river, the meeting was held there, you can swim across safely only at the time crocodile make a speech for the meeting :)

maxu05

18th January 2008, 10:49

Oh, damn it, I can't wait until Sunday.
Q1 = Open the door, put the giraffe in and close the door.
Q2 = Open the door, take the giraffe out, put the elephant in and close the door
Q3 = The elephant, he's still in the fridge. Spot on Chris for 3 and 4.
Q4 = Swim across, the crocodiles are at the meeting.

If anyone has some of these, please post them, as I am bored waiting for the action to start for the new season. I have 3 weeks holiday now, and only so many new DVD's to watch. I think I will be logged on to the forum quite a lot for the next month. Cheers to all :up:

ChrisS

18th January 2008, 14:16

Q: What is the difference between en elephant and a banana?
A: An elephant is grey.

Q: What did Tarzan say when he saw a herd of elephants in the distance?
A: "Look, a herd of elephants in the distance"

Q: Why do elephants wear sunglasses?
A: So people won't recognise them.

Q: What did Tarzan say when he saw a herd of elephants with sunglasses?
A: Nothing. He didn't recognize them.

Q: What does Jane say when she sees a herd of elephants in the distance?
A: "Look! A herd of bananas in the distance" (Jane is colour blind)

Q: Why do elephants paint their toenails red?
A: So they can hide in a puppy field.

Q: Have you ever seen an elephant in a puppy field?
A: No? See how well they hide.

Q: Why are there no animals out and about between 3pm to 5pm?
A: Because those are the hours elephants parachute dive.

Q: Why are crocodiles so flat?
A: Because they were out and about between 3pm to 5pm.

Q: If while parachute diving an elephant falls on a tree, how does he get down?
A: It stands on a leaf and wait for autumn.

Q: Why did the elephant cross the road?
A: It was the chicken's day off.

Q: How do you get four elephants into a VW Beatle?
A: Two in the front, two in the back.

Q: How can you tell if an elephant was in your fridge?
A: By the footprints in the butter.

Q: How do you know if there are 4 elephants in your fridge?
A: There's a VW Beatle parked outside it.

Q: How do you get 8 elephants in a fridge?
A: Put 4 in a VW Beatle, 4 in another VW Beatle, put the two VW beatles in the fridge.

Q: How can a fridge hold 2 VW Beatles
A: A fridge large enough to hold 4 elephants can surely hold two VW beatles.

Q: How do you get Tarzan in the fridge?
A: Open door, get the 2 VW beatles out, put Tarzan in, close door.

Q: The Lion gathered all the animals for a meeting, all of them showed up except the elephants. Why?
A: They were cruising in the VW beatle.

Q: Why do elephants wear sandals?
A: So that they don't sink in the sand.

Q: Why do ostriches stick their head in the ground?
A: They are looking for an elephant who forgot to wear its sandals.

Q: What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?
A: Time to get a new fence.

Q: Why do elephants paint the soles of their feet yellow?
A: So that they can hide upside-down in bowls of custard.

Q: Did you ever find an elephant in your custard?
A: No? Well, it must work.

Q: How do you stop an elephant from charging?
A: Take away its credit card.

Q: Why did the koala fall out of the tree?
A: Because it was dead.

Q: Why did the second koala fall out of the tree?
A: It was glued to the first one.

Q: Why did the third koala fall out of the tree?
A: It thought it was a game.

MrJan

18th January 2008, 21:47

START THE SEASON NOW PLEASE !!!!! :laugh:

Roby44

19th January 2008, 06:19

"A 2007 study found that the average Australian walks about 900 miles a year.

Roby44

19th January 2008, 06:21

A 2007 study found that the average Australian walks about 900 miles a year

Another study found that Australians drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a year.

That means, on average, Australians get about 41 miles per gallon."

Not bad eh!

Roby44

19th January 2008, 06:25

Catholic education and a no.2# pencil
You don't even have to be Catholic to appreciate this one.

Little Mary Margaret was not the best student in Catholic School
Usually she slept through the class.
One day her teacher, a Nun, called on her while she was sleeping.
"Tell me Mary Margaret, who created the universe?"
When Mary Margaret didn't stir, little Johnny who was her friend
sitting behind her, took his pencil and jabbed her in the rear.
"God Almighty!" shouted Mary Margaret.
The Nun said, "Very good" and continued teaching her class.
A little later the Nun asked Mary Margaret, "Who is our Lord and
Savior?"
But Mary didn't stir from her slumber Once again, Johnny came to her
rescue and stuck Mary Margaret in the butt.
"Jesus Christ!!!" shouted Mary Margaret and the Nun once again said,
"Very good," and Mary Margaret fell back asleep.
The Nun asked her a third question..."What did Eve say to Adam after
she had her twenty-third child?"
Again, Johnny came to the rescue.
This time Mary Margaret jumped up and shouted, "If you stick that
damn thing in me one more time, I'll break it in half!"
The nun fainted...........
:p :

Roby44

19th January 2008, 06:25

To make it stand, you wet it !.

To make it wet, you suck it !
To make it stiff, you lick it !
To get it in, you push !

Damn

Threading a needle when your older is NO JOKE ! ! ! :s mokin:

Roby44

19th January 2008, 06:26

Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand.

He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?"

She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."

The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?" She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."

The defense attorney almost died. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said,

"If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you to the electric chair

maxu05

19th January 2008, 06:47

Very good Roby44, at least we have something happening in the forum while we wait for the season to kick off :up: It's very quiet here at the moment.
By the way, for an Aussie to only drink 22 gallons of beer in a year, I would call him a tea totaler. I think I drink much more than that each year, but then, I am in China and a standard 700ml bottle of beer costs 3 RMB (0.28 EU/48 cents Australian/41 cents US) per bottle for your standard beer. The good thing is that the beer is quite good, as the brewing process in China was brought here by the Germans. Can you see why I love it here ? Cheers all :beer: :beer: :beer: :up:

jim mcglinchey

19th January 2008, 15:06

On a lighter note, boys , which pair of " team-mates" do you think dislike each other the most? Rossi and Lorenzo spring to mind, but they put on a good show at the press release of the 08 Yammy. Dani and Nicky have reached the stage where they can slag each other in public. Where can we get the real dirt on what goes on in the paddocks?

Roby44

20th January 2008, 07:13

Vale and Lorenzo look alike now don't they?? Both got that Buzz cut going on!

Nicky and Dani haven't got on too well for some time I think..

Roby44

20th January 2008, 07:14

maxu05

20th January 2008, 12:10

Crikey that is very cheap isn't it??

I only drink Bundaberg Rum and it is about $5.00 a can in places!!

Where are you from orginally??

Born and bred in Australia mate, that's why I love my beer :beer:
$5:00 for a Bundy (I miss drinking Bundy, can't get it here) would be 31.7 RMB. Wow, that is expensive. Looks like the Govs get a big piece of the old tax dollar. I think I will stick to my 30 cent bottles of beer lol

The Phantom

22nd January 2008, 15:49

Where can we get the real dirt on what goes on in the paddocks?

Those two blokes driving the race transporter in "Faster" would know :D

I just spent a few weeks relocating from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast (Queensland), I now live fairly close to Yandina where Vermeulen is from. My father in law (a local here) says he sees him out and about from time to time, usually in his 911 but sometimes in his F100.

I'll ask him for the gossip on team mates if I bump into him :p :

Roby44

22nd January 2008, 21:20

Welcome to Queensland!!

I'm just down the road from you in Brisbane.

NinjaMaster

24th January 2008, 13:41

Ah Queensland, where old Victorians go to die! :D

Anyone been watching the tennis lately? The mens has had some real cracker matches this year and the final should be a beaut. However, with Sharapova, Jankovic, Ivanovic and Hantucova making the womens top 4, the womens finals really wins hands down!

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/1042/mariasix6.jpg

http://www.epochtimes.ru/images/stories/02/sport/115_vas80114114.jpg

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_03/anaMOS010707_468x734.jpg

http://blog.joins.com/usr/t/o/tony4328/22/daniela-hantuchova3.jpg

Roby44

27th January 2008, 10:16

Memory-loss man tells of shock

Kay Dibben
January 26, 2008 11:00pm

STANDING outside a Brisbane hospital, the young European-accented man with memory loss spoke of his shock and confusion at not even knowing his own name.
In his first interview, on Friday evening, the man who presented himself at Royal Brisbane Hospital on January 17 said he saw faces in his dreams, but could not put names to them. Although he speaks with an obvious European accent, the young man (pictured) says he thinks he speaks English like everyone else.
"I don't recognise I'm speaking with an accent," he said.
"I can't imagine any other language."
Hospital tests have failed to determine the cause of his sudden memory loss and police have not been able to discover the identity of the man in his early 20s.
He says he has spent time in the hospital library, reading about psychology and memory, and occasionally going for walks outside the hospital.
His first memory of finding himself in the middle of Brisbane 11 days ago was of walking around the streets.
"I became seriously confused, even shocked," he said.
"I started walking the streets thinking, 'Who am I?'. It was a big question. It disturbed me."
The man said he tried not to panic and to think logically.
"I couldn't stay in the middle of the city for the rest of my life," he said. "I believed a doctor or somebody at a hospital could help me."
Missing persons unit head Detective Senior Sergeant Jim Ryan said a group of young people told police the man had been with them outside Rockhampton for up to six weeks until January 14. He told them he was born in Poland, but had not lived there for quite a while. However, he has not recognised Polish spoken to him, nor the nickname he used when he met the other people.

Sketches clue to man's identity

Janelle Miles
January 25, 2008 11:00pm

HE sits in a Brisbane hospital, drawing with obvious flair, yet has told his doctors he cannot remember his name.
The man, believed to be in his early 20s, speaks English with a heavy European accent but gives no response when police and doctors try to determine his first language. He has been spoken to in Russian, German, Slovak, Czech and Polish.
"He may not remember what language he speaks," says Missing Persons Unit head Jim Ryan.
"I know that sounds a bit silly. With his loss of memory, we haven't ruled anything out."
Tests at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital so far have failed to pinpoint a reason for his memory loss.
Gerard Byrne, head of psychiatry at the University of Queensland, said cases had been reported in medicine previously of multilingual people "losing" a language.
"Normally, the rule of thumb is that the language which goes is the one that you've learned most recently," he said.
"Those of us who deal with people who have got memory problems do see all sorts of unusual variants from time to time."
Associate Professor Byrne said amnesia was rare in young people and diagnosis was often difficult.
Physical causes may include migraine, epilepsy, problems involving blood flow to the brain and vitamin deficiency.
As time goes on and these causes are ruled out, a psychological condition, known as dissociative amnesia, triggered by a major shock or trauma, appears more likely.
"A rape, mugging or life-threatening experience can set it off," Professor Byrne said. He said that in such cases, the problem usually resolved itself.
"Making the person feel safe and comfortable and removing them from any stressful situation, having an expectation that they're going to recover rather than treating them like an invalid does them a lot of good," Professor Byrne said.
Some patients may need psychological counselling and anti-depressants, he said.
Gold Coast psychiatrist Philip Morris said treatment also may include hypnosis or intravenous drug therapy using Amytal, a barbiturate formerly known as a "truth drug".
"The Amytal acts to dampen anxiety," he said.
"You introduce it slowly and you can maybe get the person to start to talk about the events that caused them to lose their memory of who they are. It's called an Amytal interview."
Police believe the man spent several weeks in the Rockhampton area before arriving at the RBWH nine days ago.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/MareeBrooks/0585996300.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/MareeBrooks/0585902500.jpg

Roby44

27th January 2008, 10:42

Why do these female tennis players grunt and groan when they hit the ball!! :dozey: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Surely we don't all sound like that when we play tennis! :p :

NinjaMaster

27th January 2008, 23:45

That would suck.

I think this thread is probably better suited to the 'Anyone out there' general thread.

The Phantom

28th January 2008, 00:14

Thanks for the welcome Roby44! We will have to get together over a drink to watch a race, perhaps when there's something in Japan or Malaysia. Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon :)

tha_jackal

28th January 2008, 00:25

I, personally, enjoyed watching Vaidisova play :p :D

http://vaidisova-nicole.com/gallery/albums/2008/ON%20COURT/Australian%20Open/normal_20856_Australian_Open_2008_-_Day_7_04_123_28lo.jpg

http://vaidisova-nicole.com/gallery/albums/2008/ON%20COURT/Australian%20Open/normal_l2947164.jpg

NinjaMaster

28th January 2008, 00:33

Can't lose with that but I have a new found appreciation for Ivanovic since she was photographed with a Melbourne Footy Club jumper!

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2077/79115358dn5.jpg

harsha

29th January 2008, 10:03

nice pics :cheese:

Roby44

29th January 2008, 11:12

Thanks for the welcome Roby44! We will have to get together over a drink to watch a race, perhaps when there's something in Japan or Malaysia. Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon :)

I'm hoping to be at Sepang again this year for the race!! :)
Fingers crossed!!

leopard

31st January 2008, 03:20

I greatly consider to visit Sepang this year, but knowing Sentul will host Speed series next month and Superbike in October, the plan of visiting Sepang is not an extremely urgent. :)

maxu05

31st January 2008, 14:31

Roby44

1st February 2008, 11:02

I am thinking of taking a well needed holiday, perhaps I will go to Malaysia for the GP as well. I always say that I want to get to the races, but something always comes up and I have to shelve my plans. It's always work, the wife makes plans and makes it hard to arrange a weekend of fun. Perhaps I will give her some cash and tell her she can go shopping for the weekend. Ideas anyone ?

The shopping is great in Malaysia!! I love it!! The night markets are really good too. She will have a great time there so take her with you..

The more of us females going to the races or to shop the better!! :p :

maxu05

2nd February 2008, 03:17

Hi all, hope you are all well. I am just writing to say, if I am not online for a couple of weeks, it's due to the severe weather conditions here in China. If you don't know, China is experiencing the worst weather in over 50 years. There are snow storms all over China. There are places here that have never seen snow, that are experiencing blizzard like conditions. There is shortage of power, food, and water due to this freak weather. I think everyone here has been caught off gaurd by all this, so, I may not have electricity in the next few days. It is bloody cold here at the moment, and I am typing this with gloves on. I hope the weather clears before the start of the Jerez tests, I want to find out how the season will start. Cheers to you all, if you need ice for your drinks, I have lots of it here. John

Roby44

2nd February 2008, 10:35

Take care John..

maxu05

2nd February 2008, 13:50

Take care John..

Cheers, all the best to you.

MrJan

2nd February 2008, 21:30

:rolleyes: You Aussies just can't hack a bit of extreme weather can you? ;) :p :

And seeing as you're offering ice John I'll have two cubes for my Scotch please :up:

maxu05

3rd February 2008, 00:00

Well, I'm still here, no power cuts yet, but they say the worst is not over yet. I can't believe the amount of people effected by this weather. There are up to 800,000 people at the main railway station in our capital city Guangzhou (pronounced gwon jo) that have been waiting for days out in the cold. There are up to 500,000 people stuck on trains that have halted between country stations due to power lines collapsing due to the weight of ice on them. I think it is the sheer numbers of people effected that is making it hard to restore all systems and get everyone looked after. The army has deployed 1 million troops to clear the ice from the roads, rescue those that have been stranded, and deliver food, water and medical supplies. In Australia, if this happened, the head lines would read, "Thousands effected by severe weather". Here, its 140,000,000 effected by it. The numbers are mind blowing. Anyway, we are not doing too bad at the moment. The price of food has tripled in the last couple of days though, as they are having trouble shipping the fresh veges in from here and there. It couldn't happen at a worse time though, as we celebrate the Chinese New Year this week. All the best from over here in China all, and from me, Happy Chinese New Year.

Roby44

3rd February 2008, 08:03

I can only just imagine the chaos here if there were to be that number of people stuck at Central Station in Brisbane!!

Thats a lot of people isn't it?? :eek:

Good that you still have power though.

jim mcglinchey

4th February 2008, 18:33

testing

MrJan

4th February 2008, 20:15

1-2-3

jim mcglinchey

4th February 2008, 22:17

theyre the best posts weve done all year, Mr Yeo!

Roby44

6th February 2008, 07:28

1-2-3

1-2-3
This is a test message

maxu05

6th February 2008, 13:16

Wow, we really are starved for racing :laugh: Bring on the racing for god sake.

MrJan

6th February 2008, 13:31

Amen to that :up: Although I have to agree with Jim that we have excelled ourselves in this instance :D

maxu05

6th February 2008, 14:51

Happy New Year all (thats Happy Chinese New Year). We will be partying here tonight, so, I will be sleeping late tomorrow. All the best for the year of the mouse.

NinjaMaster

7th February 2008, 07:30

Happy New Year all (thats Happy Chinese New Year). We will be partying here tonight, so, I will be sleeping late tomorrow. All the best for the year of the mouse.
So that's how the pesky little rodent at work is managing to eat the bait off the trap without setting it off. He's empowered!

jim mcglinchey

7th February 2008, 10:52

Its funny you should say that, on Tuesday I'd my sandwiches wrapped in foil , in an open Nike bag on the office floor, and I was only out in the shop for a few minutes a couple of times but at 10.00 a rat had gnawed through the foil and started munching one of my sarnies. Definitely getting bolder.

NinjaMaster

7th February 2008, 11:54

maxu05

7th February 2008, 14:32

MrJan

8th February 2008, 13:00

Sorry but if my sandwiches get nibbled on the year is pretty much ruined, lucky rat or not ;)

maxu05

8th February 2008, 13:39

Why is it that Honda are having so much trouble getting a pnuematic valve engine to work, when Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki have managed to do it ? I thought Honda were the benchmark, as far as new technology and engineering. Then you realise that Ducati is kicking their butts with the Desmodromic valves. Makes you wonder what Honda is spending it's cash on.

jim mcglinchey

11th February 2008, 18:32

Why does it say Puig on the screens of both Suzooks? Anyone know?

http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_news.htm?menu=news&news_id=22039&championship_id=3&section=1

tha_jackal

12th February 2008, 07:22

Coz Puig make bike screens? :s :laugh:

jim mcglinchey

12th February 2008, 08:28

Silly me, I thought there was an Alberto Puig connection.

maxu05

13th February 2008, 14:15

Hi all, I am so happy that I got through my winter holiday, without losing my electricity. It was said that we may spend up to 10 days without power due to the severe weather, but, the government and especially the emergency crews here have done an amazing job IMO. It is still very cold here, but, not as bad as in the North of China. I have a few days left in my holiday, but, I think I will just stay at home and chill (literally) out. I have some new DVD's to watch, and I am visiting the forum more and more as I get bored waiting for the season to start. I hope you are all well, and can't wait for the season opener so we can get the forum back into top gear. It has been a bit lonely here of late, with just the odd posts here and there. let's hope that 2008 is action packed to get everyone talking.

Roby44

14th February 2008, 00:14

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

I hope that all you guys remembered !!! :p :

patnicholls

14th February 2008, 00:14

It is rather quiet in here. Hope everyone's well.

We should be making a big fuss about WSB which is going to be a brilliant season with 28 regular riders (plus, amongst others, the top BSB guys now able to wildcard at Brands and Donington in Aug/Sept after BSB took Pirelli as the sole tyre manufacturer).

It starts in a week's time, and it's looking rather open so far. Yamaha very strong; the new Duc's good too with Lanzi of all people doing some decent times; Honda keeping things close to their chest with a nominally 'rookie' lineup (Carlos Checa, Kenan, and Kiyo!); Suzuki with some real dark horses (Fonsi and Max Neukirchner) plus the old warrior Yukio who topped the times at PI; Max B and Ruben Xaus teamed together on Ducs; and plenty more. And a great-looking WSS field too!

We do have a thread for it of course...

Roby44

14th February 2008, 04:57

Maybe they have all taken their other halfs out for dinner.. :)

NinjaMaster

14th February 2008, 09:34

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

I hope that all you guys remembered !!!
Don't need to remember Hallmark day. ;)

maxu05

14th February 2008, 09:36

It is very quiet here. I hope it picks up when the testing starts this weekend. Did any of you do something special for valentines day ? I have given up on the flowers theme for the missus, she prefers chocolate, dinner and a right good seeing to these days ;) :up: :hot:

Roby44

14th February 2008, 09:48

maxu05

14th February 2008, 09:51

;) :o

MrJan

14th February 2008, 10:54

Roby44

16th February 2008, 00:14

You know you're Australian if ...
>
> 1. You know the meaning of the word "girt".
>
> 2. You believe that stubbies can be either drunk or worn.
>
> 3. You think it's normal to have a leader called Kevin.
>
> 4. You waddle when you walk due to the 53 expired petrol discount
> vouchers stuffed in your wallet or purse.
>
> 5. You've made a bong out of your garden hose rather than use it for
> something illegal such as watering the garden.
>
> 6. You believe it is appropriate to put a rubber in your son's pencil
> case when he first attends school.
>
> 7. When you hear that an American "roots for his team" you wonder how
> often and with whom.
>
> 8. You understand that the phrase "a group of women wearing black
> thongs" refers to footwear and may be less alluring than it sounds.
>
> 9. You pronounce Melbourne as "Mel-bin".
>
> 10. You pronounce Penrith as "Pen-riff".
>
> 11. You believe the "l" in the word "Australia" is optional.
>
> 12. You can translate: "Dazza and Shazza played Acca Dacca on the way
> to Maccas."
>
> 13. You believe it makes perfect sense for a nation to decorate its
> highways with large fibreglass bananas, prawns and sheep.
>
> 14. You call your best friend "a total *******" but someone you
> really, truly despise is just "a bit of a *******".
>
> 15. You think "Woolloomooloo" is a perfectly reasonable name for a place.
>
> 16. You're secretly proud of our killer wildlife.
>
> 17. You believe it makes sense for a country to have a $1 coin that's
> twice as big as its $2 coin.
>
> 18. You understand that "Wagga Wagga" can be abbreviated to "Wagga"
> but "Woy Woy" can't be called "Woy".
>
> 19. You believe that cooked-down axlegrease makes a good breakfast spread.
>
> 20. You believe all famous Kiwis are actually Australian, until they
> stuff up, at which point they again become Kiwis.
>
> 21. Hamburger. Beetroot. Of course.
>
> 22. You know that certain words must, by law, be shouted out during
> any rendition of the Angels' song Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.
>
> 23. You believe, as an article of faith, that the confectionary known
> as the Wagon Wheel has become smaller with every passing year.
>
> 24. You still don't get why the "Labor" in "Australian Labor Party" is
> not spelt with a "u".
>
> 25. You wear ugh boots outside the house.
>
> 26. You believe, as an article of faith, that every important
> discovery in the world was made by an Australian but then sold off to
> the Yanks
> for a pittance.
>
> 27. You believe that the more you shorten someone's name the more you
> like them.
>
> 28. Whatever your linguistic skills, you find yourself able to order
> takeaway fluently in every Asian language.
>
> 29. You understand that "excuse me" can sound rude, while "scuse me"
> is always polite.
>
> 30. You know what it's like to swallow a fly, on occasion via your nose.
>
> 31. You understand that "you" has a plural and that it's "youse".
>
> 32. You know it's not summer until the steering wheel is too hot to handle.
>
> 33. Your biggest family argument over the summer concerned the rules
> for beach cricket.
>
> 34. You shake your head in horror when companies try to market what
> they call "Anzac cookies".
>
> 35. You still think of Kylie as "that girl off Neighbours".
>
> 36. When returning home from overseas, you expect to be brutally
> strip-searched by Customs - just in case you're trying to sneak in
> fruit.
>
> 37. You believe the phrase "smart casual" refers to a pair of black
> tracky-daks, suitably laundered.
>
> 38. You understand that all train timetables are works of fiction.
>
> 39. When working on a bar, you understand male customers will feel the
> need to offer an excuse whenever they order low-alcohol beer.
>
> 40. You get choked up with emotion by the first verse of the national
> anthem and then have trouble remembering the second.
>
> 41. You find yourself ignorant of nearly all the facts deemed
> essential in the government's new test for migrants.
>
> 42. You know, whatever the tourist books say, that no one says "cobber".
>

maxu05

16th February 2008, 00:31

Strewth, you know, most of that is true. By the way, I'm from Penriff . I call the wife a Dag, (for non Aussies, that's the poo that sticks to a sheeps hair on it's bum), and as for the Angels, No way, get ......d, f.... off. :D Ah, it's great to be an Aussie, were such a cultured lot.

MrJan

16th February 2008, 01:07

maxu05

16th February 2008, 02:56

By the way Roby44, great post :up:

Roby44

16th February 2008, 08:58

Yes, hmmm culture, not quite so sure. I've seen Neighbours (that's how you lot all live isn't it, but with pet kangaroos and the odd koala sat on the sofa), and I didn't see an awful lot of culture, except of course when the Kennedys visited London :p : ;) :D

Of course we are a cultured lot!! :p :

What other country eats its national emblems!! :p

The Kennedys who visited London, that was the Kennedys from neighbours was it.

Roby44

16th February 2008, 09:00

maxu05

16th February 2008, 09:33

Love the Angels and Acca Dacca. Nothing against Queenslanders, but do you drink that XXXX stuff ? Love a Bundy by the way :)

maxu05

16th February 2008, 09:43

Mr Yeo, are you sure your in the right forum :p :

Roby44

16th February 2008, 10:58

Love the Angels and Acca Dacca. Nothing against Queenslanders, but do you drink that XXXX stuff ? Love a Bundy by the way :)

No I don't drink xxxx or any beer for that matter. I have never liked the taste of beer, even as a teenager.. :s mokin:

But I LOVE Bundy!!! :p

maxu05

16th February 2008, 12:20

No I don't drink xxxx or any beer for that matter. I have never liked the taste of beer, even as a teenager.. :s mokin:

But I LOVE Bundy!!! :p

I love Bundy, but have not had a Bundy for 6 years now :bigcry:

The Phantom

16th February 2008, 13:38

No I don't drink xxxx or any beer for that matter. I have never liked the taste of beer, even as a teenager.. :s mokin:

But I LOVE Bundy!!! :p

Definitely a Queenslander, then :)

Corrollary to No. 42. (Re. "Cobber") - in addition, the only people who drink Fosters in Australya are holidaying Seppos ;)

(what's a Seppo, I hear them ask, LOL)

Always loved this one, by Douglas Adams ('Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'):

Australia is a very confusing place, taking up a large amount of the Bottom half of the planet. It is recognisable from orbit because of many unusual features, including what at first looks like an enormous bite taken out of its southern edge; a wall of sheer cliffs which plunge deep into the girting sea. Geologists assure us that this is simply an accident of geomorphology and plate tectonics, but they still call it the "Great Australian Bight" proving that not only are they covering up a more frightening theory, but they can't spell either.

The first of the confusing things about Australia is the status of the place. Where other land masses and sovereign lands are classified as either continent, island, or country, Australia is considered all three. Typically, it is unique in this.

The second confusing thing about Australia are the animals. They can be divided into three categories: Poisonous, Odd, and Sheep.

It is true that of the 10 most poisonous arachnids on the planet, Australia has 9 of them. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that of the 9 most poisonous arachnids, Australia has all of them. However, there are curiously few snakes, possibly because the spiders have killed them all. But even the spiders won't go near the sea.
Any visitors should be careful to check inside boots (before putting them on), under toilet seats (before sitting down) and generally everywhere else. A stick is very useful for this task.

Strangely, it tends to be the second class of animals (the Odd) that are more dangerous. The creature that kills the most people each year is the common Wombat. It is nearly as ridiculous as its name, and spends its life digging holes in the ground, in which it hides. During the night it comes out to eat worms and grubs.
The wombat kills people in two ways: First, the animal is indestructible. Digging holes in the hard Australian clay builds muscles that outclass Olympic weight lifters. At night, they often wander the roads. Semi-trailers (Road Trains) have hit them at high speed, with all 9 wheels on one side*, and this merely makes them very annoyed. They express this by snorting, glaring, and walking away. Alas, to smaller cars, the wombat becomes a symmetrical launching pad, with results that can be imagined, but not adequately described.
The second way the wombat kills people relates to its burrowing behaviour. If a person happens to put their hand down a Wombat hole, the Wombat will feel the disturbance and think "Ho! My hole is collapsing!" at which it will brace its muscled legs and push up against the roof of its burrow with incredible force, to prevent its collapse. Any unfortunate hand will be crushed, and attempts to withdraw will cause the Wombat to simply bear down harder. The unfortunate will then bleed to death through their crushed hand as the wombat prevents him from seeking assistance. This is considered the third most embarrassing known way to die, and Australians don't talk about it much.
At this point, we would like to mention the Platypus, estranged relative of the mammal, which has a duck-bill, otter's tail, webbed feet, lays eggs, detects its aquatic prey in the same way as the electric eel, and has venomous barbs attached to its hind legs, thus combining all 'typical' Australian attributes into a single improbable creature.

The last confusing thing about Australia is the inhabitants. First, a short history: Some time around 40,000 years ago, some people arrived in boats from the north. They ate all the available food, and lot of them died. The ones that survived learned respect for the balance of nature, man's proper place in the scheme of things, and spiders. They settled in, and spent a lot of the intervening time making up strange stories. Then, around 200 years ago, Europeans arrived in boats from the north. More accurately, European convicts were sent, with a few deranged and stupid people in charge. They tried to plant their crops in Autumn (failing to take account of the reversal of the seasons when moving from the top half of the planet to the bottom), ate all their food, and a lot of them died.

About then the sheep arrived, and have been treasured ever since. It is interesting to note here that the Europeans always consider themselves vastly superior to any other race they encounter, since they can lie, cheat, steal, and litigate (marks of a civilised culture they say) - whereas all the Aboriginals can do is happily survive being left in the middle of a vast red-hot desert, equipped with a stick. Eventually, the new lot of people stopped being Europeans on Extended Holiday and became Australians.

The changes are subtle, but deep, caused by the mind-stretching expanses of nothingness and eerie quiet, where a person can sit perfectly still and look deep inside themselves to the core of their essence, their reasons for being, and the necessity of checking inside your boots every morning for fatal surprises. They also picked up the most finely tuned sense of irony in the world, and the Aboriginal gift for making up stories. Be warned.

There is also the matter of the beaches. Australian beaches are simply the nicest and best in the entire world. Although anyone actually venturing into the sea will have to contend with sharks, stinging jellyfish, stonefish (a fish which sits on the bottom of the sea, pretends to be a rock, and has venomous barbs sticking out of its back that will kill just from the pain) and surfboarders. However, watching a beach sunset is worth the risk.

As a result of all this hardship, dirt, thirst, and wombats, you would expect Australians to be a dour lot. Instead, they are genial, jolly, cheerful, and always willing to share a kind word with a stranger, unless they are an American.

Faced with insurmountable odds and impossible problems, they smile disarmingly and look for a stick. Major engineering feats have been performed with sheets of corrugated iron, string, and mud.

Alone of all the races on earth, they seem to be free from the 'Grass is Greener on the other side of the fence' syndrome, and roundly proclaim that Australia is, in fact, the other side of that fence. They call the land "Oz", "Godzone" (a verbal contraction of "God's Own Country") and "Best bloody place on earth, bar none, strewth." The irritating thing about this is they may be right.

There are some traps for the unsuspecting traveller, though. Do not under any circumstances suggest that the beer is imperfect, unless you are comparing it to another kind of Australian beer. Do not wear a Hawaiian shirt. Religion and Politics are safe topics of conversation (Australians don't care too much about either) but Sport is a minefield. The only correct answer to "So, howdya' like our country, eh?" is "Best {insert your own regional swear word here} country in the world!".

It is very likely that, on arriving, some cheerful Australians will 'adopt' you on your first night, and take you to a pub where Australian Beer is served. Despite the obvious danger, do not refuse. It is a form of initiation rite. You will wake up late the next day with an astonishing hangover, a foul-taste in your mouth, and wearing strange clothes. Your hosts will usually make sure you get home, and waive off any legal difficulties with "It's his first time in Australia, so we took him to the pub.", to which the policeman will sagely nod and close his notebook.

Be sure to tell the story of these events to every other Australia, you encounter, adding new embellishments at every stage, and noting how strong the beer was. Thus you will be accepted into this unique culture.

Most Australians are now urban dwellers, having discovered the primary use of electricity, which is air-conditioning and refrigerators.

Typical Australian sayings:

* "G'Day!"
* "It's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick."
* "She'll be right."
* "And down from Kosciusko, where the pine clad ridges raise their torn and rugged battlements on high, where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze at midnight in the cold and frosty sky.
And where, around the overflow, the reed beds sweep and sway to the breezes, and the rolling plains are wide. The Man from Snowy River is a household word today, and the stockmen tell the story of his ride."

Tips to Surviving Australia:

* Don't ever put your hand down a hole for any reason whatsoever. We mean it.
* The beer is stronger than you think, regardless of how strong you think it is.
* Always carry a stick.
* Air-conditioning.
* Do not attempt to use Australian slang, unless you are a trained linguist and good in a fist fight.
* Thick socks.
* Take good maps. Stopping to ask directions only works when there are people nearby.
* If you leave the urban areas, carry several litres of water with you at all times, or you will die.
* Even in the most embellished stories told by Australians, there is always a core of truth that it is unwise to ignore.

See Also: "Deserts: How to die in them", "The Stick: Second most useful thing ever" and "Poisonous and Venomous arachnids, insects, animals, trees, shrubs, fish and sheep of Australia, volumes 1-42"

* Actually Aussie road trains would have a minimum of 11 wheels on each side - sometimes 17, normally 23 wheels and occasionally 29+. On each side. Here's a typical example:

http://www.civenv.unimelb.edu.au/~rocco/Outback/Road_Train.jpg

Roby44

17th February 2008, 00:51

And those big trucks! don't move off the road either!! They just keep on trucking down the highway!!

WE came across several on the Birdsville track one year. That was fun!!

maxu05

17th February 2008, 01:43

Great post Murry :up: Brought a tear to my eye and made me feel a little home sick. I shall have to write a survival guide to China for those that are coming to the Olympics. About the road train, the amount of cargo that these trucks carry, a Chinese man would attempt to fit it on his motorbike, I will post the photo's soon.

Roby44

17th February 2008, 04:47

I love Bundy, but have not had a Bundy for 6 years now :bigcry:

Crikey!! I'll have to send you a "care" package!!! :)

maxu05

17th February 2008, 06:48

:facelick: You would be my new hero :D

Roby44

17th February 2008, 10:10

I'll have to get a cape!! Then I could be a Super Hero!! :)

maxu05

17th February 2008, 10:25

AAAHHHRRRRRRRR Growl, Catwoman ? :laugh:

maxu05

17th February 2008, 11:23

The Phantom

17th February 2008, 14:25

Holy crap, 5M per day! Wowee...

Glad you enjoyed the Douglas Adams prose. It's pretty cool, and - amazingly to non-Aussies - not far off the mark...

For Sydneysiders, I'm about to test the waters to see if there's interest in a local gathering (my usual bike group) to watch the PI WSB round; please respond here (or by PM) if you'd like to come along to whatever is arranged. I only associate with decent folks if that helps, and you are most welcome to grill me before committing :) I'm in the Inner West.

Roby, it just worked out that for the PI WSB round I'd be in Sydney; when we have another local-ish race (Sepang etc.) and I'm in Queensland, we'll take it from there.

maxu05

18th February 2008, 02:31

Did any of you have trouble with the live timing on motogp.com ? I thought it might be only me, as I was downloading "Hairy Italian Women" at the time :D I hope they get it sorted soon.

NinjaMaster

18th February 2008, 10:33

You know you're Australian if ...

> 11. You believe the "l" in the word "Australia" is optional. Actually, the li are optionally replaced with a y. In fact, the Au isn't even compulsory!
>
> 20. You believe all famous Kiwis are actually Australian, until they
> stuff up, at which point they again become Kiwis. For example, Russell Crowe, the actor is Australian however, Russell Crowe the musician and bloke are Kiwis. :D
>
> 33. Your biggest family argument over the summer concerned the rules
> for beach cricket. The big debate here at the moment is backyard cricket, not beach cricket. Auto wicki, one hand - one bounce, no lbw. These things are of national importance and need to be legislated in parliament once and for all.
>
> 42. You know, whatever the tourist books say, that no one says "cobber". I say cobber (occasionally). In fairness, I know more Kiwi's that say 'cobber' than Aussies. It's a national disgrace. :mad:
>

:up:

maxu05

18th February 2008, 10:40

Did any of you have trouble with the live timing on motogp.com ? I thought it might be only me, as I was downloading "Hairy Italian Women" at the time :D I hope they get it sorted soon.

I hope you realise that I was only joking, about having trouble with the timing :D

NinjaMaster

18th February 2008, 11:06

* Take good maps. Stopping to ask directions only works when there are people nearby.

Or if you don't mind being called gay if you are a bloke. If you're a good looking sheila then blokes will come running to help, even if you're in the middle of a desert! ;)

ChrisS

18th February 2008, 14:18

Did any of you have trouble with the live timing on motogp.com ? I thought it might be only me, as I was downloading "Hairy Italian Women" at the time :D I hope they get it sorted soon.

I did. when the timing window was in the background the timing stopped

MrJan

18th February 2008, 20:51

Mr Yeo, are you sure your in the right forum :p :

I think so, this is the one about the interesting sport with less wheels isn't it? :p : ;)

Roby44

19th February 2008, 10:09

AAAHHHRRRRRRRR Growl, Catwoman ? :laugh:

Well fed Cat maybe!! :laugh:

Roby44

19th February 2008, 10:10

Roby44

19th February 2008, 10:12

Wow, I was just watching my local news. They say that my local train station is handling 5 million passengers a day over the last 3 days. It will take another 4 days for all the holiday traffic to clear. I just can't imagine that amount of people traveling at one time. I am glad I stayed at home this year.

I work for a public transport mob! :rolleyes: and I can't imagine moving that amount of people! But our trains do run mostly at 98% on time!! ;)

Ranger

19th February 2008, 10:42

Can someone explain to me...

Why Casey Stoner wasn't Laureus Breakthrough of the Year? Yet alone nominated for Sportsman of the year? :\

Unlike that Hamilton guy, Stoner actually won the title! And at the age of 21. I'd say thats a pretty big breakthrough, considering how often he binned it in 2006.

The fact he didn't get it is even more confusing considering Amelie Mauresmo won the award in 2007, seven years after her first grand slam final. :confused:

Now as for the World Sportsman of the year...

It seems like a bit of a joke when Rossi, yet alone the now dominant Stoner, never won the award (after only 3 nominations after dominant MotoGP years), when Formula 1 drivers are nominated despite winning championships by only 1 solitary point.
... or in the case of 2007, being nominated despite not actually winning the title, pretty much a sympathy nomination in the grand scheme of things.

Gah!

...

Now of course,

None of this will matter at the end of 2008, when Stoner wins his second title. (Based on that 1.3 second M-award gap amongst everything else)

:p :

Now in other news... when does this season start?? :D

Roby44

19th February 2008, 10:47

F1 is probably "worth" more than MotoGP!!

The season doesn't start soon enough!!

But according to my Valentino Rossi calendar!! the first race is 9th March at Qatar..

maxu05

22nd February 2008, 22:51

Well, I am off to Macau for the weekend to look after some business. I hope you all enjoy the WSBK round 1, (I never get to see it :bigcry: ), and I hope the forum will kick into overdrive as a result. See you in a couple of days :wave:

Roby44

23rd February 2008, 03:36

NinjaMaster

23rd February 2008, 06:24

You should have gone to Macau earlier in the year to see the GP there. Poor timing. :(

maxu05

23rd February 2008, 23:23

You should have gone to Macau earlier in the year to see the GP there. Poor timing. :(

I will be going next year for sure. I managed to get all my business done in one day, so I came straight back home. I don't really enjoy Macau, except for the live girly show at one of the Casinos, though, I only bet $20, (that's my self enforced limit), it's worth it. The main reason I go to Macau is to renew my visa, and to buy foreign foods that I can't get in China.

Roby44

24th February 2008, 01:57

I will be going next year for sure. I managed to get all my business done in one day, so I came straight back home. I don't really enjoy Macau, except for the live girly show at one of the Casinos, though, I only bet $20, (that's my self enforced limit), it's worth it. The main reason I go to Macau is to renew my visa, and to buy foreign foods that I can't get in China.

Can you buy Bundy there??

You would have needed it last night watching that MAD Bayliss in race 1!! :D

Just cruising!! I'd hate to see him FLAT OUT.. :confused:

maxu05

24th February 2008, 08:50

No, couldn't get any Bundy :bigcry: I did manage to get Tomato paste, Chedder cheese (Kraft), Cadburys chocolate, chick peas,(for my curries), lentils, olives,capers,seed mustard,butter beans, oregano,thyme and rosemary, so I am happy that I can get stuck into the cooking once again :facelick: I am also going to start growing my own tomatoes, and sun dry them. I can't get dried tomatoes here, so I will do it myself.

Roby44

24th February 2008, 10:33

Goodness!! You really did go shopping!!

The old Kraft Cheddar!! Love those little sticks!!

But wait!!! NO vegemite!!!! :confused:

maxu05

24th February 2008, 10:37

I bought the 1 kg blocks, (miss my toasted cheese sandwiches). I will go back to Macau in a months time. The wife will go shopping in Zhuhai, while I cross the border for some more food shopping. I will get stuck into making pizza's, pasta and curries.

Roby44

24th February 2008, 10:56

The tomatoes would have dried in record time here yesterday. It was 40 in the shade!!

I'm hoping that some of that goes down to The Island for next weekend.

It would be good to have a nice fine sunny weekend there.. :rolleyes:

maxu05

24th February 2008, 11:05

I wish I could go. I will most likely be back in Oz next year for a spell, I will make sure it coincides with the Motogp, or the SBK races.

Roby44

24th February 2008, 20:49

I wish I could go. I will most likely be back in Oz next year for a spell, I will make sure it coincides with the Motogp, or the SBK races.

Sounds like good organisation!! Will you go to the race at Shanghai in May this year??

maxu05

25th February 2008, 16:18

I wish, can't take the time off work. Need to make the cash for the big trek to OZ.

Roby44

25th February 2008, 22:31

I wish, can't take the time off work. Need to make the cash for the big trek to OZ.

Thats a shame.

But never mind Phillip Island 2009 will be a great incentive for you.. :)

Roby44

25th February 2008, 22:31

I wish, can't take the time off work. Need to make the cash for the big trek to OZ.

Thats a shame.

But never mind Phillip Island 2009 will be a great incentive for you.. :)

26th February 2008, 02:45

No, couldn't get any Bundy :bigcry: I did manage to get I am also going to start growing my own tomatoes, and sun dry them. I can't get dried tomatoes here, so I will do it myself.

My tomatoes are hopeless and only just starting to ripen so there won't be enough heat in the sun to dry them. :( Are you growing outdoors? I probably need a small glasshouse. My potatoes, carrots, zucchinis and lettuces are good though.

Roby44

26th February 2008, 03:29

It must be greatto have "green" fingers!! I can't even grow weeds!!! :eek:

maxu05

26th February 2008, 03:54

I am living on the 8th floor, I am lucky to have the rooftop apartment with a large open balcony. It is hot here for 9 months of the year, so growing veges should be no problem. I will have to stake anything I grow, as It can get a little windy up on the top floor. When I get my camera fixed, I will post some photo's.

NinjaMaster

26th February 2008, 07:42

It must be greatto have "green" fingers!! I can't even grow weeds!!! :eek:
:rotflmao:

Roby44

26th February 2008, 09:22

:rotflmao:

I guess you can!! :)

leopard

26th February 2008, 09:33

Let the chameleon playing around a green Ninja for a moment, I think it will immediately turn into green too. ;)

26th February 2008, 10:02

It must be greatto have "green" fingers!! I can't even grow weeds!!! :eek:

Weed is really easy to grow. ;)

Roby44

26th February 2008, 10:33

Weed is really easy to grow. ;)

I was wondering when / if anyone would pick up on that comment!! :s mokin:

NinjaMaster

26th February 2008, 11:49

Weed is really easy to grow. ;)
How do you know? :) I figure it must be very specialised, hence the need for elaborate hydroponics setups in garages. :s tareup:

MrJan

26th February 2008, 13:15

26th February 2008, 20:18

How do you know? :) I figure it must be very specialised, hence the need for elaborate hydroponics setups in garages. :s tareup:

How to you know? :s hock:

mx311

4th March 2008, 05:42

My Mum had a weed plant growing in the back garden naturally. The seeds are quite often found in bird food. Obviously the plant was destroyed as soon as we realised what it was. You only need lights and equipment to grow the vicious stuff.
We had one growing at my high school (by we I don't mean me ;) ) It was just growing in one of the garden beds next to all the other 'normal' plants, until the vice-principle decided to get rid of it by digging it up and then burning it, yes burning it, in school grounds. I seem to remember classes were very relaxed that day, and the canteen sold out of cookies really quickly. :laugh:

But as the NOFX song goes, 'If god created plants and buds that I find and abuse then who the f*** are you to judge me?'

Anywhoo, that's why I love this thread, we discuss everything here. But back on topic...

http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/sportbike-images/moto-gp_umbrella-girls_3.jpeg
http://www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/Photo%20Gallery/2008/02/09/images/8.jpg
http://www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/Photo%20Gallery/2007/09/15/images/1.jpg

Roby44

4th March 2008, 06:13

Gee... I forgot to take pictures of the Grid Girls at The Island last weekend!!

I knew I had forgotten something!! :rolleyes:

leopard

4th March 2008, 07:07

The third picture they are the true umbrella models. ;)

maxu05

4th March 2008, 11:01

Good to see you about Matt, it's been a while. The prodical son appears :D Hope to see a bit more this year if you can manage it.

maxu05

4th March 2008, 15:23

Especially if you keep making posts like that :D

The Phantom

5th March 2008, 08:25

We had one growing at my high school (by we I don't mean me ) It was just growing in one of the garden beds next to all the other 'normal' plants, until the vice-principle decided to get rid of it by digging it up and then burning it, yes burning it, in school grounds.

LOL!

When I was in primary school our teacher asked us to each bring in a sample from a plant in our family's garden. One kid brought in a few leaves off a dope plant - we had no idea of course, but the teacher sure did. Turns out the old man was growing 'commercial' quantities in the massive chicken sheds on his property - the school called the police, and this kids old man went away for 4 years... oops!

MrJan

5th March 2008, 09:26

Classic. Bet Christmas Dinner was a bit quiet that year :laugh:

MrJan

5th March 2008, 09:28

Just noticed that while the adverts are usually for some kind of motorsport today its "Raised Bed Gardening From Just £16" :D Next it'll be advertising Pringles and cookies ;)

Roby44

5th March 2008, 09:48

LOL!

When I was in primary school our teacher asked us to each bring in a sample from a plant in our family's garden. One kid brought in a few leaves off a dope plant - we had no idea of course, but the teacher sure did. Turns out the old man was growing 'commercial' quantities in the massive chicken sheds on his property - the school called the police, and this kids old man went away for 4 years... oops!

Its amazing what kids will take to school if one doesn't check their school bags!! :eek:

jim mcglinchey

6th March 2008, 22:32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj0UjUo5Jsw

Check out this archive clip of Fast Freddie doing a bike V car demo at Laguna.

maxu05

9th March 2008, 00:34

Wow, this is the most people I have seen logged in for quite a while, Hi all, hope you are all pumped up for the first race :wave:

mx311

9th March 2008, 06:46

Good to see you about Matt, it's been a while. The prodical son appears :D Hope to see a bit more this year if you can manage it.
I'm always around, I just don't always have time to post. :)

This year will be busy again, my program with the Honda Junior team remains the same but I'll also be helping out two of my pupils from last year who have graduated from the junior program (they're too old now, they turned 16). And on top of that I've got Ava to look after and my fiancée and I are looking at moving in to a new place together so a house hunting we shall go and that (plus the required trips to look at furniture, paint and carpet samples and so on) takes up alot of time. I don't get it, I mean wouldn't it make sense to find and buy a house before looking at paint and carpet samples? And why look at furniture when you can't buy it yet? Yes I know, we all look at cars and/or bikes we can't afford but at least they're exciting, paint and carpet are not. ;)

maxu05

9th March 2008, 08:07

I know all about it Matt, my wife is exactly the same. We are always moving, and the missus is always dragging me off to look at something for a house that we haven't found yet. Good luck with it all, hope you find the house you like. Are you settling in Spain ?

mx311

9th March 2008, 08:25

Are you settling in Spain ?
Yep. I mean I've got a great job, a beautiful lady, a sweet little girl, great friends and generally life is good. No need to go anywhere else. Besides Honda Spain pay for me to fly back and forth to Oz a couple times a year so I've got the best of both worlds really. :)

Btw, what happened to the traditional posting of the gridgirls? Besides mine a few posts back they've really dried up, the posts I mean, not the girls. :laugh:

maxu05

9th March 2008, 08:37

Well, I am keen to post grid girls, but I am rubbish at doing it :laugh: Perhaps I will give it another try, after all, the more grid girls, the better :D :up:

NinjaMaster

9th March 2008, 08:43

Great to hear from you young Matthew. I can't believe you don't find carpet and paint exciting. You see those things when you're looking at expensive cars. :laugh:
I spose Ava is growing up fast. How old is she now? I'm sure she keeps you're hectic life in perspective with all the mischief she would get up to. :)

Well, I figured that Summer had finished here in Melbourne after a mild February but yesterday got to 30 degrees, today was 34 where I live and tomorrow is supposed to be 37 with another 4 days in the next week to be around the 35+ mark. Now I like hot weather but that's fairly uncomfortable. And my car has crap air con. :mad:

maxu05

9th March 2008, 08:51

Good Aussie beer drinking weather :beer: :D

My Chinese sister, (good friend), has moved to Melbourne from China, so she is getting a real taste of Aussie life under the grill. She has just bought a house near Geelong. Anywhere near you Clint ?

NinjaMaster

9th March 2008, 08:58

It is good drinking weather. Just downed a Pure Blonde (beer that is, people) and am about to go another one.
Geelong isn't really near me, though in the greater scheme of things in Aus she's almost next door! I'm South East suburbs of mighty Melbourne. Sleepy Hollow is a couple of hours away.

maxu05

9th March 2008, 09:05

I lived in Portsea for 3 years, while serving in the Army. Frankston and Mornington were my regular haunts. Love the Portsea pub :up:

Roby44

9th March 2008, 09:48

Why aren't there ever any Grid Boys?? :rolleyes: Other than Dani Pedrosa's!!

A few Randy De Puniet look alikes in NO shirts would be GREAT!!! ;)

maxu05

9th March 2008, 13:37

I will see what I can dig up for you Roby, after all, we have a few female members, so we should be fair and let you girls have a perve as well.

Roby44

9th March 2008, 21:02

Thanks!! ;)

patnicholls

10th March 2008, 23:04

It's nice in here at the minute, lots of new names popping up!

Nine excellent races between our five main classes already this year - I wonder if F1'll manage one decent race all year? :D

If you're new in, welcome aboard!

NinjaMaster

16th March 2008, 05:17

I've been watching a bit of the first F1 race here in my backyard (on TV, I'd never pay to see it!) and it really makes me appreciate how lucky we are as motorcycle racing fans. 2-wheel racing is so far superior to open-wheeler racing in particular that it is actually quite funny. The celebrity race with Fiat 500's was far more interesting than the serious stuff! :laugh:

maxu05

16th March 2008, 09:07

I also started watching the F1, but I fell asleep half way through. Can't wait for the next bike race.

Roby44

16th March 2008, 09:33

I don't bother to watch it at all.

I heard on the news tonight that only 7 cars finished the race. I don't know how many started though..

16th March 2008, 10:16

I thought I'd watch the F1 today in hopes that it would hold my interest longer than the first few laps. It didn't. I wish there was bike racing next weekend.

maxu05

16th March 2008, 10:46

When I was logging in, I read the report of the F1 here on motorsport.com. When will these idiot reporters stop calling a racer a Sophomore in his second year ? You idiots :down: He is not studying for a degree. I have seen this so many times, it really bugs me. Perhaps a rookie can be an entre, and a second year driver a main course, anything but a sophomore. Anyway, it's a pet hate of mine as you can see. Oh well, that's my rant for the day :D

Roby44

16th March 2008, 10:58

You are allowed at least 1 rant per day!! :p

But I understand what you mean. They get a bit carried away with themselves at times don't they. I think they just ramble on so as there isn't any quiet time on air.. :eek:

Roby44

16th March 2008, 10:59

Are you anywhere near to the troubles over there in China??

If you are take care..