Is it too early......

[LFB531]

.......to be getting excited?

Email from Brittany Ferries telling me they're collecting the balance of funds for my ticket has set me off!

Seriously looking forward to the few days of escapism. I'm sure I'm not the only one!

[JimmyLM]

Never too early to get excited in my opinion.

Yesterday I watched the 1999 review. Surprisingly I then felt an immediate need to go rummaging around the garage digging out kit!

Less than 6 weeks until the trip starts!!!!!!!!!!

[delta0]

I was watching the Steve McQueen Le Mans film the other day. I've also been listening to radio Le Mans. I had no idea they broadcast other races!

[wsn03]

delta0 said:

. I've also been listening to radio Le Mans. I had no idea they broadcast other races!

They do? Wish I'd known that when I went to Belgium. Is this internet only or do they actually have a frequency at the other race tracks?

Very excited about Le Mans. I keep picturing myself at that café on the Mulsanne straight in the evening, getting quietly p1ssed as the cars stream past - my favourite part of the race.

[delta0]

I've been listening on the internet. http://radiolemans.0157.org/nplayer.php

[LFB531]

Assuming it's not hammering down, it's the journey complete, tent up, cold beer in hand moment that does it for me!

[JagerT]

Just checked the weather and it will be 25 degrees for the weekend with a thunderstorm and sunshine Saturday and cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms Sunday.Should make for an interesting race.

[surveyor]

JagerT said:

Just checked the weather and it will be 25 degrees for the weekend with a thunderstorm and sunshine Saturday and cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms Sunday.Should make for an interesting race.

That's a standard forecast...

[wsn03]

delta0 said:

I've been listening on the internet. http://radiolemans.0157.org/nplayer.php

No good for being trackside at Spa, but spot on for listening to at home. Thanks

[vincegail]

LFB531 said:

it's the journey complete, tent up, cold beer in hand moment that does it for me!

One of my favourite moments of the trip as well

[andy_mc]

Yeah its not too early. 6 weeks tomorrow.

I love the whole convoy down from folkestone onwards... its a hoot!

[JagerT]

surveyor said:

JagerT said:

Just checked the weather and it will be 25 degrees for the weekend with a thunderstorm and sunshine Saturday and cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms Sunday.Should make for an interesting race.

That's a standard forecast...

No, surely they can accurately predict the weather 6 weeks in advance.

[surveyor]

JagerT said:

surveyor said:

JagerT said:

Just checked the weather and it will be 25 degrees for the weekend with a thunderstorm and sunshine Saturday and cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms Sunday.Should make for an interesting race.

That's a standard forecast...

No, surely they can accurately predict the weather 6 weeks in advance.

There is only one way for that..... The Cat.

[Output Flange]

wsn03 said:

No good for being trackside at Spa, but spot on for listening to at home. Thanks

They do broadcast on FM at some other tracks, but not Spa or the N24 from memory.

Last time I went to Spa for the WEC I just streamed it on my phone. Most network operators have decent roaming options these days so need not be an issue.

[surveyor]

Worthwhile few hours spent with a mate getting the marque up. Ebay purchase and first time with no instructions so taken some bloody time...

[WhyTwo]

surveyor said:

Worthwhile few hours spent with a mate getting the marque up. Ebay purchase and first time with no instructions so taken some bloody time...

Good idea to do a trial run. We once purchased a gazebo of a similar size to your one. Group set up came to an abrupt halt at the last stage when we discovered the bottom poles for the legs were all missing. We had a 3 foot tall gazebo!

Subsequently been using a Coleman event shelter which is superb based on the rain we've had in recent years.

[Output Flange]

WhyTwo said:

Subsequently been using a Coleman event shelter which is superb based on the rain we've had in recent years.

I was just about to write a post on this exact topic - so, the Event Shelter - how well does it stand up to wind and rain?

And how big is it when put away in the bag?

[Some Gump]

surveyor said:

Worthwhile few hours spent with a mate getting the marque up. Ebay purchase and first time with no instructions so taken some bloody time...

Quality. I bet it'd shrug off the great houx storm of 2015

[PW555]

Yep...We are starting to see the excitement build in our team now....4 Weeks today and we will be on the overnight from Pompey to St Malo, although you always get the disorganised ones! My 28 year old son has just realised he has lost his passport, so looks like he's got an expensive, boring day in Peterborough coming up!!

Not long now men...

[surveyor]

Some Gump said:

Quality. I bet it'd shrug off the great houx storm of 2015

We hope so..... A few pegs may help it!