Shelsley Walsh Landslide - Page 2

**Woolley** · 17 Sep 2007, 12:36 (Ref:2015618)

Ooh, it's a long time since anyone went that far down the bank. Who/what was it?

Andrew Gunnell · 19 Sep 2007, 21:07 (Ref:2018289)

I think the last car to go over the bank was a Lotus Elan in 2004 opposite the ‘S’ Approach marshals’ post. Both driver and car were both OK, but I can’t remember who the driver was?

**Woolley** · 19 Sep 2007, 21:16 (Ref:2018299)

Yep, one of the rare examples of a safety call at Ess Approach, as he did it so gently. Brian Gray did a better job, although failing to remain with his vehicle for the full excursion. Before that, alhough there have been several over the edge (the change to the banking has been remarkably successful) the last one to make any reasonable distance was probably the Vision - Peter Harper IIRC - who made it nearly to the stream.

As an aside, I've just realized that the rearranged meeting now clashes with Bathurst. Wonder if we can rig up Motors Tv and a wireless internet connection in the campsite. Al? You've got a challenge!

edit: a bit of searching suggests it's the Nick Glazzard Lotus 51B. That's quite a trip for a small car. Trust the vehicle, and more importantly the driver, are in good condition. Must have been fairly scary to watch, and worse to be in.

b1ackcr0w · 20 Sep 2007, 06:10 (Ref:2018472)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Yep, one of the rare examples of a safety call at Ess Approach, as he did it so gently. Brian Gray did a better job, although failing to remain with his vehicle for the full excursion. Before that, alhough there have been several over the edge (the change to the banking has been remarkably successful) the last one to make any reasonable distance was probably the Vision - Peter Harper IIRC - who made it nearly to the stream.

As an aside, I've just realized that the rearranged meeting now clashes with Bathurst. Wonder if we can rig up Motors Tv and a wireless internet connection in the campsite. Al? You've got a challenge!

edit: a bit of searching suggests it's the Nick Glazzard Lotus 51B. That's quite a trip for a small car. Trust the vehicle, and more importantly the driver, are in good condition. Must have been fairly scary to watch, and worse to be in.

Hmmmz... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=2001&doy=20m9 ? Wonder If Mr Raynor has any sneaky tricks along that line

To make matters worse, I think it also conflicts with Castle Combe Formula Ford Carnival

Ah well....

blackx · 20 Sep 2007, 07:24 (Ref:2018506)

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Originally Posted by Andrew Gunnell

I think the last car to go over the bank was a Lotus Elan in 2004 opposite the ‘S’ Approach marshals’ post. Both driver and car were both OK, but I can’t remember who the driver was?

There's been a vintage thingymebob since then..

Cant for the life of me remember the name of the car or driver though

(IIRC the picture made the front cover of Autosport)

b1ackcr0w · 20 Sep 2007, 08:01 (Ref:2018535)

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Originally Posted by blackx

There's been a vintage thingymebob since then..

Cant for the life of me remember the name of the car or driver though

(IIRC the picture made the front cover of Autosport)

I think you're thinking of Brian Grey in the Hardy Special, July 2003. He made the cover of Motor Sport News.

**Woolley** · 20 Sep 2007, 12:37 (Ref:2018871)

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Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

Hmmmz... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=2001&doy=20m9 ? Wonder If Mr Raynor has any sneaky tricks along that line

Here's hoping. Wonder if the big screen tv will be there...?

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Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

I think you're thinking of Brian Grey in the Hardy Special, July 2003. He made the cover of Motor Sport News.

As I mentioned, but spelt wrong.

blackx · 20 Sep 2007, 12:42 (Ref:2018875)

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Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

I think you're thinking of Brian Grey in the Hardy Special, July 2003. He made the cover of Motor Sport News.

2003

I must have slept longer than I thought

devon kev · 22 Sep 2007, 11:07 (Ref:2020363)

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Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

To make matters worse, I think it also conflicts with Castle Combe Formula Ford Carnival

It certainly does Al

Fireblade · 24 Sep 2007, 19:30 (Ref:2022008)

[QUOTE=b1ackcr0w]Hmmmz... http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=2001&doy=20m9 ? Wonder If Mr Rayner has any sneaky tricks along that line

/QUOTE]

A flight case mounted touring system with a streaming server and wifi transmitters?
Bit of an overkill though for the camping field though.
We could put a dish on the antenna mast in the farmyard I suppose.
Or on the front of Wooleys caravan.

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Here's hoping. Wonder if the big screen tv will be there...?

Sadly no not this time. Now they carry a sat receiver and antenna.

**Woolley** · 24 Sep 2007, 21:25 (Ref:2022119)

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Originally Posted by Fireblade

We could put a dish on the antenna mast in the farmyard I suppose.
Or on the front of Wooleys caravan.

Have you seen the front of my caravan...?

b1ackcr0w · 27 Sep 2007, 06:20 (Ref:2024063)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Have you seen the front of my caravan...?

What are you growing on it this year?

**Woolley** · 27 Sep 2007, 12:37 (Ref:2024365)

The usual variety of interesting and probably medicinal algae. Jan made an interesting artistic effect by washing the bits she could reach.

blackx · 27 Sep 2007, 12:39 (Ref:2024367)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

The usual variety of interesting and probably medicinal algae. Jan made an interesting artistic effect by washing the bits she could reach.

Steve Wilkinson · 27 Sep 2007, 12:46 (Ref:2024372)

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welshgal_2006 · 27 Sep 2007, 15:12 (Ref:2024459)

Surely you can sort something out Chris? You do realise it maybe the last time we will see either Wales or England or both in the RWC?

ranoff · 27 Sep 2007, 16:33 (Ref:2024514)

The ice cream van man is going to the match and will be sending a locum to Shelsley.

As he is a Kiwi I suppose I can just about understand his reasons.

**Woolley** · 27 Sep 2007, 21:20 (Ref:2024691)

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Jan made an interesting artistic effect by washing the bits she could reach

Erm... the bits of the caravan she could reach... Just in case anyone really needs that clarified.

Memo to self: Think, post, re-read, then hit send.

welshgal_2006 · 27 Sep 2007, 22:01 (Ref:2024712)

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Originally Posted by ranoff

The ice cream van man is going to the match and will be sending a locum to Shelsley.

As he is a Kiwi I suppose I can just about understand his reasons.

Well Here's to hoping that he may be a little sad on that day but tbh I think it is very doubtful...

**Woolley** · 27 Sep 2007, 22:17 (Ref:2024722)

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Originally Posted by welshgal_2006

Surely you can sort something out Chris? You do realise it maybe the last time we will see either Wales or England or both in the RWC?

You have greater confidence than I do that England will still be in by this Saturday.

Tim Hull · 28 Sep 2007, 05:04 (Ref:2024862)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Erm... the bits of the caravan she could reach... Just in case anyone really needs that clarified.

Memo to self: Think, post, re-read, then hit send.

You are on ten-tenths so yes you do have to be careful. Only the other day, I posted a comment about a 9" cake remember.

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