LM24 The Le Mans 2010 Ten-Tenths meeting thread - Page 2

**Aysedasi** · 12 Apr 2010, 21:31 (Ref:2671657)

Taling of this year's meeting, has anyone heard anything of the plans of our now somewhat reclusive (Ten Tenths-wise at least) former moderator......?

**PascaLM** · 13 Apr 2010, 10:33 (Ref:2671903)

Rob will with us in spirit (is that a correct expression ?), but we hope that Fab will join us.
Of course i'll bring some cold Gewurz, and sparkling fruit juice for the children (at least mine).

**Aysedasi** · 13 Apr 2010, 10:44 (Ref:2671905)

It would be really nice if we could have the largest get-together yet!

**Craig** · 13 Apr 2010, 16:44 (Ref:2672113)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

That's a shame mate, you need to come back before we finally get used to you not being there!!

I was asked to join Allon's group this year but, having said yes initially, I realiased the interest just wasn't there for some reason. I kinda thought about a last minute jump in the car and go thing but I have decided against it. Hopefully in a few years the interest will return but it's now been over 18 months since I last left a race track and I have to say... I'm not missing it

Hawkwood · 13 Apr 2010, 16:54 (Ref:2672118)

I'll come along if I can find it - never been to Le Mans before so I have no idea which 'big tree' you mean.

**Craig** · 13 Apr 2010, 17:30 (Ref:2672146)

Look for the big yellow pin!!

**Bentley03** · 13 Apr 2010, 17:36 (Ref:2672148)

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Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus

I'll come along if I can find it - never been to Le Mans before so I have no idea which 'big tree' you mean.

Pascal has tagged the tree on Google Earth and there's also a picture of the tree on the link. Zoom out and you should get a feel for where it is, but basically, you go through the pedestrian/vehicle tunnel just inside the main entrance which takes you under the track. Turn right when you emerge the other side and you will be heading towards the new village. Keep walking until you get to the last tree before the permanent buildings and paved/concrete surface of the new village. Simples!

GT6 · 13 Apr 2010, 20:59 (Ref:2672301)

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Originally Posted by Ostrogothicus

I'll come along if I can find it - never been to Le Mans before so I have no idea which 'big tree' you mean.

The first year i had trouble finding it but if you get into the new village and look for a group standing around an old large tree that will be us, it is at the dunlop bridge end of the main parade of retail (mostly team sponsers) outlets.

isynge · 13 Apr 2010, 23:07 (Ref:2672366)

The trick is to go much further into the village (if you're coming from the Dunlop Bridge) than you expect.

Last year (my first meet) I hung around what I 'thought' was the tree for quite a while, almost approached complete strangers, and ultimately fell back on Pascal's pin - all hail Google Earth on a BlackBerry - and worked out where I was supposed to be. Before the event it had felt superfluous and even confusing, on the ground, with ready context to hand, it was invaluable!

Gilles lives! · 14 Apr 2010, 03:58 (Ref:2672437)

I met up for the excellent Friday pit walkabout last year, but missed the TT meet due to arriving late at the circuit. If an attempt on the biggest ever meet is on, then count me in

AllonFS · 20 Apr 2010, 11:14 (Ref:2676461)

I'll certainly be there with Hursty and probably a couple of others. Always good to see people. I still remember the first one, possibly 2003 (it was wet...) and under the big screen in the old style village. Fab was the first person I met and so it is always a particular pleasure to see him.

**PascaLM** · 20 Apr 2010, 11:41 (Ref:2676487)

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Originally Posted by AllonFS

I'll certainly be there with Hursty and probably a couple of others. Always good to see people. I still remember the first one, possibly 2003 (it was wet...) and under the big screen in the old style village. Fab was the first person I met and so it is always a particular pleasure to see him.

There is a message !

**Aysedasi** · 20 Apr 2010, 21:08 (Ref:2676913)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllonFS

I'll certainly be there with Hursty and probably a couple of others. Always good to see people. I still remember the first one, possibly 2003 (it was wet...) and under the big screen in the old style village. Fab was the first person I met and so it is always a particular pleasure to see him.

2003.....

and for good measure.... 2004

bernard b · 21 Apr 2010, 07:38 (Ref:2677125)

2003, great memories...

but to be clear : the first ever TT meeting at Le Mans was for the 2003 test day; not much people there

Fab, Gilles, KPY (hiding in his car), FG1, his wife and daughter and KPY's friends
(photographer NOT included on the picture

)

**Aysedasi** · 22 Apr 2010, 18:05 (Ref:2677985)

Is FG1 still about?

Kpy · 22 Apr 2010, 19:46 (Ref:2678033)

Sadly FG1 hasn't posted since January 2006, and his last "activity" on the board was in November 2009.
I miss him!

MikeHoyer · 19 May 2010, 12:22 (Ref:2693994)

Finally sorted for Le Mans, after missing last years due to having to go to Knockhill... I'll try and remember to make this!

GT6 · 19 May 2010, 12:41 (Ref:2694019)

Nothing much happens on the Saturday so it helps to pass the time. it's either that or watch some cars go round.

Seriously though we try to arrange the meeting during a lull in the track activities.

Justin Moran · 19 May 2010, 13:07 (Ref:2694042)

The lull being the electric car parade this year, at least we will be able to converse without fear of being deafened!

GT6 · 19 May 2010, 14:15 (Ref:2694074)

We must make sure we do not clash with that, it could seriously reduce numbers attending

**Aysedasi** · 19 May 2010, 17:08 (Ref:2694147)

I'd think it would completely clear the tribunes and grandstands......

GT6 · 19 May 2010, 17:12 (Ref:2694153)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'd think it would completely clear the tribunes and grandstands......

Unless you had already fallen asleep, not much chance of those things waking the dead like the old mazda, which hopefully would completed the group c race by then.

**Aysedasi** · 19 May 2010, 20:00 (Ref:2694306)

I have some important news for regulars here over the years and particularly those who were at last year's meeting.

I had an email yesterday from our dear Le Mans pal Fab, who sadly tells me that he will not be at Le Mans this year. From what he tells me, he's become a very busy man indeed, both privately and professionally and there is little doubt that the fire that burned brightly for any years for the 24 Heures du Mans has, for the time being at least, died down considerably. Probably difficult for many of us to contemplate but we all have to move on some time, I guess. There is still some hope though as he's asked me to pass this greeting on to you all:-

"Say the best to the whole bunch of good lads at Le Mans, and count on me to be back...."

GT6 · 20 May 2010, 07:14 (Ref:2694521)

I hope that like Mr Jones his absence is only temporary. we will raise a glass to those missing on saturday

Mike E · 23 May 2010, 21:24 (Ref:2696758)

I will be trying to attend this gathering, but as a Le Mans virgin I have so many other things to think about that it might not happen.

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