Official "Staying at home" LM24 2012 thread

Official "Staying at home" LM24 2012 thread

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playalistic

Original Poster:

2,269 posts

163 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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darren9 said:
Stuck at work for the weekend as there is currently a restriction on leave, not happy. Can't go and can't watch it either
Mate that sucks, if you have an iPhone you can stream via eurosport. Just an option?

snotrag

14,446 posts

210 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Checking in, monuentally annoyed this year that

A - i'm not on a ferry.

B - I've just moved into a new house and have no internet!

At least last year I had the (excellent) streaming HD eurosport and RLM... this year, I've only got a 2g signal on my mobile, so I'm relying on you boys to keep me updated please.

Yours, Devastated of Leeds.

playalistic

Original Poster:

2,269 posts

163 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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snotrag said:
Checking in, monuentally annoyed this year that

A - i'm not on a ferry.

B - I've just moved into a new house and have no internet!

At least last year I had the (excellent) streaming HD eurosport and RLM... this year, I've only got a 2g signal on my mobile, so I'm relying on you boys to keep me updated please.

Yours, Devastated of Leeds.
Poor show! Beg the neighbours to let you on their wireless for the weekend? The 21st century equivalent of popping over for a cup of sugar! Or you could get a 3G dongle pay-and-go, £20 quid credit should see you through the weekend wink

-Lummox-

1,273 posts

212 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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I have my stubbies in the fridge, my Eurosport subscription paid for, a new media PC on which to watch it, a 28 meg (tested) fibre-optic broadband connection to prevent any streaming issues, Radio LeMans on the radio, a big-ass TV and a sofa.

None of this dulls the disappointment that I won't actually be there.

To the extent that I think I've successfully talked the other half into going next year, for our anniversary. Even though she's not a fan of camping, or being deprived of creature comforts generally. She's a good girl, really.

DanDC5

18,747 posts

166 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Well after 3 failed attempts in the last 3 years to go, 1st year, trip all booked, car then stolen 3 days before we set off. Wasn't really in the mood to go then funnily enough, and lat 2 years of purely being skint I'm determined that next year I will break my Le Mans cherry. In the mean time, Eurosport, live timing and twitter will be my friends this weekend. Some beer is needed though.

PoleDriver

28,616 posts

193 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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All ready, just got to get the BBQ supplies in and hoist the England and PH flags. Local shop have a good deal on 1664 stubbies so perfectly timed!
I'll go and rev up the Cerb at 03:00 on Sunday morning to help get the neighbours involved too! smile

frag68

273 posts

143 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Our place also has a restriction on leave so I decided against it this year and accepted a gig in Germany instead. I also have a cash flow problem meaning earning would be better than spending, but now I am regretting it all.

I could just as easily take the wife's diesel barge tomorrow and make the trip back just after the race, and back to work Monday afternoon and let the family eat beans n toast for the rest of the month.

Already saving for next years hoon there from Glasgow to La Sarthe in the Westfield though as missing this year has given me extra incentive to be there next year.

Hope all who is going or already there has a good time though. Would love to see the Deltawing in the flesh and doing well, especially as its powered by a fellow Scot. Would also like to see McNish picking up the trophy again.


Vocal Minority

8,582 posts

151 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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DanDC5 said:
Well after 3 failed attempts in the last 3 years to go, 1st year, trip all booked, car then stolen 3 days before we set off. Wasn't really in the mood to go then funnily enough, and lat 2 years of purely being skint I'm determined that next year I will break my Le Mans cherry. In the mean time, Eurosport, live timing and twitter will be my friends this weekend. Some beer is needed though.
After the relative success of the exploratory 1st 'Are you Le Mans enough? event (last minute basic package), unfortunately 'Are you Le Mans enough II?' will be in blighty with cheap French Lager A BBQ and 2 team mates. Due to financial restrictions.

The plan is to make 'AYLME? Part III' a much more organised and prestigious affair.

Get yourself organised man! Id not as a fellow Midlanding PHer, get a PM across and we'll see if we can co-ordinate something.

ph1l5

5,024 posts

201 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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I tried so hard to get there this year but failed, so for the first time in 10 years I am a stay at home guy too.

fordyx

205 posts

199 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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My set up as of last night
gazebo and tents in garden - gazebo currently being pushed to its limits in the wind
Eurosport on TV, currently in doors, but will be moved into gazebo for warm up on Saturday Morning
2.1 system providing sound from Asus Transformer tablet dialled into RadioLeMans.com
Strakka Flags - (freebies from last year) fluttering in the wind
Blue official Le Mans fence hoarding (acquired from Le Mans 2008)
Gas BBQ for breakfasts, proper BBQ for everything else
Baquettes slowly going stale ready for Sunday evening authencitity
Loads of frozen 'Pomme Frites' ready to be cooked
Just need to get the beer and wine sorted now

Enjoy all those that are stuck at home :-)

-Lummox-

1,273 posts

212 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Best guesses on the 2013 dates, so I can book them off work now???

darren9

986 posts

194 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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playalistic said:
Mate that sucks, if you have an iPhone you can stream via eurosport. Just an option?
One I've considered but 3G signal sucks here and I'm expected to work while I'm at work and not drink beer and watch racing cars.

Vocal Minority

8,582 posts

151 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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darren9 said:
I'm expected to work while I'm at work and not drink beer and watch racing cars.
What kind of two bit organisation do you work for?!

darren9

986 posts

194 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Vocal Minority said:
What kind of two bit organisation do you work for?!
I ask myself that everyday

therealpigdog

2,592 posts

196 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Stay at home for the first time in ages too. frown

Our first baby is due today. bounce

Bad timing on my part - there needs to be a thread in September reminding us: "NO SEX THIS MONTH OR YOU MIGHT MISS LE MANS NEXT YEAR!!"

playalistic

Original Poster:

2,269 posts

163 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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therealpigdog said:
Stay at home for the first time in ages too. frown

Our first baby is due today. bounce

Bad timing on my part - there needs to be a thread in September reminding us: "NO SEX THIS MONTH OR YOU MIGHT MISS LE MANS NEXT YEAR!!"
Schoolboy error, everyone knows September is h**djob month laugh

therealpigdog

2,592 posts

196 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Galileo said:
-Lummox- said:
Best guesses on the 2013 dates, so I can book them off work now???
It's always been on the weekend on or about the 17th of June.
2012 - 16/17
2011 - 11/12
2010 - 12/13
2009 - 13/14
2008 - 14/15
2007 - 16/17
2006 - 17/18
2005 - 18/19
2004 - 12/13
2003 - 14/15

My best guess for next year is that it will be 15/16 June (and 14/15 for 2014).
Not that I'm already trying to plan next year's trip!

Galileo

3,145 posts

217 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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-Lummox- said:
Best guesses on the 2013 dates, so I can book them off work now???
My guess is that it will be the weekend 15/16th June next year. Not sure why, but it always seems to be on the first weekend after the 10th June(ish) as its never been as early as the 8/9 or as late as the 22/23.

2004-12/13
2005-18/19
2006-17/18
2007-16/17
2008-14/15
2009-13/14
2010-12/13
2011-11/12
2012-16/17

Turns out that "therealpigdog"s maths is a lot quicker than mine!! But I concur. smile

Edited by Galileo on Thursday 14th June 17:00

-Lummox-

1,273 posts

212 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Think I'll reserve the 5th to the 18th now, and update it nearer the time. There's no way I'm missing it next year. Even if it will be a bit different as a couples holiday...

therealpigdog

2,592 posts

196 months

Thursday 14th June 2012
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Galileo said:
Turns out that "therealpigdog"s maths is a lot quicker than mine!! But I concur. smile
I may have been looking at the potential dates for 2013 and onwards for a little while - since I found out that I wouldn't be going this year!