Hello, Anyone out there? - 2

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Originally Posted by Corny

is it possible for me to change my pickems?

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Yep, you just do it as if you were doing it for the first time and it overwrites the previous ones.

but it's double in now :p

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Originally Posted by maxu05

I think what I am trying to say, is, Hayden is a plodder. He works away, (not taking anything away from him, as hard work gets the job done), and fights hard to get his results, Rossi, Pedrosa, and Lorenzo, seem to ride beyond that, even when the bike is not up to spec, they seem to pull that little extra out. The same could be said for Stoner last year, all the Ducati boys struggled, but he just got into it and took the Championship. Perhaps the bike suited Casey last year, but why would the others struggle so much ? Rossi can ride a bike with a problem, and make it look good. Biaggi, would falter and complain at the slightest problem with the bike, where as some riders are able to ride around the problems, and just get on with it. There are many factors to consider I know, but when you see a rider race with broken feet, and finish 4th, or you see a rider finish in the top 5 or 6 on a bike that you know is not up to speed, you must ask, how much is the bike, and how much is just sheer rider effort.

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Hayden isn't a plodder but he lacks that edge of raw speed to win lots of races that very few other riders actually have. He's your Mr consistent type of rider who is capable of delivering fairly consistent top 5's though that may dimish with the influx of new talent coming through. Still, he's an enormously talented guy.

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Originally Posted by fatman

One of the journalists in 'Faster' said it best "Anyone who can ride a motorcycle well enough to qualify for a motogp grid is a hero". Everyone out there (even Westy) is doing something none of us could come close to doing. So they have all shown the ability to go out there and ride beyond what should be possible. So if over a season you're able to score more points than anyone else on the grid, regardless of how many wins you have, or how many times you run away with a race, or how many times you can repeat the effort, you are a real world champion.

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That is a sensational statement which I can really appreciate even more after Monday. Yesterday I had a ride day at Phillip Island on my Kwak which is a brilliant experience. However, it really hits home just how fast all these guys at a World Championship level really are. I got rounded up by one of the instructors from the Australian (Californian) Superbike School and it is unbelieveable to see just how fast it is possible to steer a bike around a track. They are all incredible if I could ride as quick as the slowest guy in supersport, I'd think I was king of the world.

Firstly let me say sorry for being gone for so long, I've had alot of things going on lately, including buying a new computer and struggling without an internet connection. Anyway, I'm here now and hopefully I'll be able to stop by more often. :)

Secondly, hooray for this thread, it's past the 600 posts mark. :bounce:

Thirdly, very disappointed by the lack of recent grid girl photos (and rider photos for the ladies). :(

Fourthly,

http://www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/Phot.../images/40.jpg
http://www.umbrellagirlsusa.com/Phot.../images/45.jpg

What lovely ear rings they have!! ;)

Didn't notice them :D

How could you not notice them...

They are very large and there are two of them!!

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Originally Posted by Roby44

What lovely ear rings they have!! ;)

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They have ear rings? :eek:

bump.

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Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo

They have ear rings? :eek:

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It's a good thing there are some girls here to point these things out to you all.... :)

Fancy not noticing the ear rings :rolleyes:

I was distracted by their...........ummmmm...............boobs :D

I think perhaps so were the 2 chaps behind them in the picture!! :D

It's funny that no-one picked up on the real reason I picked that first picture. Look closely, look past the boobs (I know, it's hard to do :laugh :) , look just to the left of the girl's head, see which rider's name and number is on the wall? Remember, the war is never ending. ;)

I didn't notice the 100 in the first picture, but I did notice the 34 on the fence in the second one.

# 34 for Dovi although its #4 now!

What am I to deduce from all this ? Dovi has hot girls being photographed in front of his pit, and Rossi appears to be gay :D

I think the #34 would have to be Kevin Schwantz's reserved spot with a minimum 3 hot chicks to keep it warm til he arrives! And interesting to note that even a switch of allegiance to Honda by the Hodge still can't sway Matt to tolerate him. :)

I'm still struggling to see any blokes or numbers.

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Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo

I'm still struggling to see any blokes or numbers.

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They aren't THAT big!!! :)

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Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo

I'm still struggling to see any blokes or numbers.

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Why do you WANT to see blokes Jan ? Are you hiding something from us :laugh:

Once again, I can see tumble weeds blowing past in the forum :D Where is everyone ?

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Originally Posted by Roby44

They aren't THAT big!!! :)

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It's the red you see, distracts the eye. I'm not some dirty perv you know :p :

John, I have no idea how to answer that :laugh: If I'm hiding anything from you then I'm pretty sure I don't know about it myself :D

Hello, I'm back - been a busy few weeks for me and will continue for a few more. Work-work is quite hectic and am doing a college course to go along with it which is just wrapping up by July, boxing that off at the min.

Also quite busy outside of work, travelling the length of the country to race karts at the weekend, have a uni reunion next weekend and other such things...

And Jan - are Exeter up to League 2 now then? :) I was at Wembley on Monday to watch my hometown club - the one and only Stockport County - win promotion to League 1 :D

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Originally Posted by maxu05

Once again, I can see tumble weeds blowing past in the forum :D Where is everyone ?

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I made a few posts about some quite big developments in national championships but not many seem to care about that

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Originally Posted by patnicholls

And Jan - are Exeter up to League 2 now then? :) I was at Wembley on Monday to watch my hometown club - the one and only Stockport County - win promotion to League 1 :D

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Yup. Five years after relegation Exeter are back in the league. With any luck we'll join you in L1 next season. Far more likely that we'll be lucky to remain in League 2 and I'd be chuffed with a solid mid-table performance.

Whats all this about Ducatis GP9? If the cockin' thing is up and running at this early stage in the season, and theres no change of formula for next year, why isnt it called the GP8 and why isnt Stoner racing on it? Theres some serious misinfo being peddled, I believe.

well Valentino, your livery for Italy didn't help you! :D

Neither did the linesman from what I heard ;)

Well done Corny, I've already decided that I'll follow Holland at the European Championship seeing as England chose not to compete. Sadly I think that the Germans will win, although I can't stand to see Michael Ballack, he's more punchable than 'Gorgeous George' Lorenzo.

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Originally Posted by jim mcglinchey

Whats all this about Ducatis GP9? If the cockin' thing is up and running at this early stage in the season, and theres no change of formula for next year, why isnt it called the GP8 and why isnt Stoner racing on it? Theres some serious misinfo being peddled, I believe.

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Livio Suppo reckons they won't race it this year.

It has a carbon fibre chassis, I imagine there's a bit of work to be done to make it work properly. Stoner is to ride it soon as Guereschi (sp?) is fast but not fast enough.

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Originally Posted by jim mcglinchey

Whats all this about Ducatis GP9? If the cockin' thing is up and running at this early stage in the season, and theres no change of formula for next year, why isnt it called the GP8 and why isnt Stoner racing on it? Theres some serious misinfo being peddled, I believe.

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I believe it is designed by ex F1 designer Alan Jenkins.
Carbon fibre, that could be expensive, especially if it is hard to ride.

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Doh, missed the pickems. Forgot, as I usually pick on Thursday night. Oh well, I never do that well in pickems anyway :laugh:

I gave up on pickems a while back as I was never on the forum enough. Even though I'm a regular again I still can't be bothered, mostly because I'm rubbish :D

Actually in my workday one or twice I try to visit forum. Luckily I like almost all categories of racing although I don't have enough knowledge on all of them.

While searching around at various sub forum, comes to mind to make pickem here, but already closed. The rest of it I didn't post too much just because being busy with workstuff and life.

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Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo

I gave up on pickems a while back as I was never on the forum enough. Even though I'm a regular again I still can't be bothered, mostly because I'm rubbish :D

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And I'm just as bad!! :dozey: Hopeless is a word that springs to mind!!

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Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo

I gave up on pickems a while back as I was never on the forum enough. Even though I'm a regular again I still can't be bothered, mostly because I'm rubbish :D

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And I missed it this week because stinkin Assen runs a day earlier than everywhere else (which I should've known). Bugger.

I made my pickem yesterday, today is free to visit team's website, Jir.

Never miss it off.

Probably this round the only chance I can beat you :D

Hello!? Yes im out there!

Hi all, I am getting all packed up to return to Oz for the first time in 7 years. It is a hard time saying goodbye to the many friends that I have made here. The worst part is saying goodbye to the many children that I teach. I will miss it here, but I want to be with my mother at this time, as she is 76 now, and having trouble getting around. My wife and I will go to Perth Australia to be with her, and I will show my wife some of Australia. I may return here in the future, but must now find some work in Oz. I may be missing from the forums for a month or two, but I will be back once I am settled. It is like a family here, so I must get back here ASAP. Take care all, and enjoy the racing.
John/maxu05

@ John.. Have a safe trip back to Australia.

Your Mum is a lucky lady to have such a wonderfull son.

Good luck and don't forget to "come back "

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Originally Posted by tha_jackal

Hello!? Yes im out there!

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:s mokin: Far out??