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Title: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on June 17, 2007, 07:48:01 PM
This lad is looking good for the Drivers Championship this year.
Has anyone done it his first season before?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 17, 2007, 07:57:33 PM
Just for one horrible moment. . . . . .  . .



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Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on June 17, 2007, 08:01:25 PM
Stupid Boy!
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on June 18, 2007, 09:14:09 AM
I reckon Alfonso must be really pissed off.. point:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on June 18, 2007, 12:50:53 PM
I reckon Alfonso must be really pissed off.. point:

He certainly looks it in the "podium" photos on most back pages today.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Bar Wench on June 21, 2007, 02:45:07 PM
I really have no clue what sport you are talking about here.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on June 21, 2007, 04:57:35 PM
I really have no clue what sport you are talking about here.

Here's your clue:

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Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 21, 2007, 06:58:35 PM
I really have no clue what sport you are talking about here.

Here's your clue:

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Blurry photography is a sport?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on June 21, 2007, 07:17:16 PM
I really have no clue what sport you are talking about here.

Here's your clue:

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Blurry photography is a sport?

Where exactly in Berkshire do you farm? whistle:

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Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Misunderstood on June 24, 2007, 05:16:28 PM
And if ONE more person says to me "Gosh! but he's black"  I'll be borrowing that telescope...   evil:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on July 08, 2007, 09:26:01 AM
I reckon Alfonso must be really pissed off.. point:

Did you see that sour Spaniards face at the post qualifying interview yesterday?  point:
I liked that guy up until he started getting beaten by his young English team mate. Talk about sour grapes! lol:

Lets all cheer on young Hamilton this avvy. A win might just cheer some of us up I reckon, and boy, do we need cheering up.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on July 08, 2007, 11:31:12 AM
He's Britains Tiger Woods you know... whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2007, 08:19:47 AM
He's Britains Tiger Woods you know... whistle:

He plays golf as well?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2007, 03:37:25 PM
He may not play golf but he doesn't always win ~ but third place was well gained after that pit stop cock up.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on July 09, 2007, 04:06:37 PM
He may not play golf but he doesn't always win ~ but third place was well gained after that pit stop cock up.

I feel a little bet on him winnig the championship could well be in order.
Excellent driver, and nice lad too...and his Dad wasn't minted to get him where he is either.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 09, 2007, 06:16:56 PM
his Dad wasn't minted to get him where he is either.

Mint chocolate?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on July 09, 2007, 10:28:51 PM
his Dad wasn't minted to get him where he is either.

Mint chocolate?
Very subtle. ;)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on July 19, 2007, 12:51:23 PM
Quote
Lewis Hamilton insists a dose of 'flu will not affect his performance in this week's European Grand Prix in Germany.
The McLaren driver, who leads the championship by 12 points, has been on medication for the last few days.

The 22-year-old said: "I don't think it's going to be a problem. I've just caught a bit of 'flu, but it's OK. I'm really up for it.

Too much information there, old chum.  Perhaps it's the "medication"
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on July 23, 2007, 02:56:31 PM
The lad didn't even make the points  cry:  In spite of some very nifty aqua-planing.

One of the most dramatic F1s for a long time  scared2:

Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on July 26, 2007, 02:31:38 PM
I see they have been cleared, so young Tiger, sorry I mean Lewis is back on track...so to speak

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1277246,00.html
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on August 04, 2007, 06:04:44 PM
Well I really hope he beats that slimy cheating little Spick, Alonso tomrrow. happy088

I and many others were utterly flabbergasted by his time delaying tactics today, and I don't think the gaffer looked too pleased either.
I suspect his headphones might need replacing now. evil:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on August 04, 2007, 07:42:00 PM
I must admit I laughed, this rivalry is more entertaining than the races
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on August 04, 2007, 07:59:58 PM
Uncle Ron is sort of blaming young Hammy now for going out of sequence.
Sounds like a load of old bullshit to me.
He's covering for the slimey spick to stop this all getting out of hand. Accusations of cheating would not go down well in the F1 heirarchy rest assured, and the whole company would have suffered as a consequence if admitted as being the true fact...as it is.
Alonso has lost ALL credibilty now, and as shown his true self as being a poor and bitter loser. He's already openly admitted that he absolutely hates coming second.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on August 04, 2007, 10:43:27 PM
Justice has been done. happy088

Cheating little spaniard relegated to sixth place.
Seem the stewards didn't fall for McLarens futile pethetic explanations either.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on August 05, 2007, 09:08:47 AM
great news, he'll struggle from 6th, greasy wanker
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on August 05, 2007, 09:21:44 AM
Young Hammy it seems, isn't such the sweet looking obedient little employee after all, if you believe what the press are claiming was said in this mornings papers. eeek:


Hamilton, the 22-year-old from Stevenage, had exchanged angry words with his team boss Ron Dennis as he returned to the pits, reportedly saying: ?Don?t ever f****** do that to me again!? Dennis replied: ?Don?t ever f****** speak to me like that again!? Hamilton delivered a final riposte: ?Go f****** swivel!?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2007, 09:32:28 AM
You simply can?t get the staff these days?   point:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 05, 2007, 08:00:04 PM
. . .simply can?t get 'the staff' these days? 

Sorry to hear that old chap.

I find these to be very good with that problem.  whistle:

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Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on August 06, 2007, 12:58:06 AM
The problem is, that when Alonso signed up for the team, well before Lewis H arrived, he signed up as the Number one driver and did not expect to be playing 2nd fiddle to a "Rookie", 22 year old, wet behind the ears, novice driver. He expected the team to support him 100% a bit like Ferrari did with Schumi, and that was never going to happen,  noooo: LH has loads of natural ability, more than a little class, and he refuses to do anything which is not in his best interest, whilst still being as much of a team player as he can be. Good luck to him. I still hope that Jenson will get his hands on a real car, before he gets much older, he had / has loads of potential, but you do still need a vehicle to show it at its best. ... redface:  Sorry ... rant over ...and breath...
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on August 06, 2007, 07:00:00 AM
The problem is, that when Alonso signed up for the team, well before Lewis H arrived,

I thought young Tiger was signed to them when he was a kid ?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on August 26, 2007, 02:55:26 PM
Shame about that tyre, he was all set for a 3rd for sure and had a good chance of 2nd, still nice save, it could have been so much worse. scared2:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on September 13, 2007, 06:51:12 PM
Lewis Hamilton's Formula One world title dream is still alive, even though McLaren were severely punished by the World Motor Sport Council on Thursday.

Following the emergence of fresh evidence in the spy scandal, McLaren will lose all their constructors points for this season, while they have been hit in the pocket with a record fine of 100 million dollars (?49.2million). Also, no further points can be scored for the remainder of the season


So that's it then. Ferrari win the constructors title by default. ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on September 13, 2007, 07:10:50 PM
who exactly gets the $100 million ???
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on September 13, 2007, 07:19:19 PM
who exactly gets the $100 million ???

Very good question. rubschin:

I dunno tbh.
The gin swiggers at the FIA p'raps?
The gin swiggers at the WMSC p'raps?

One things for sure. Mr Dennis will not be a happy teddy, and heads are going to roll.
Don't suppose Mercedes are overjoyed with overwhelming happiness either.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on September 14, 2007, 06:56:21 AM
?50 million? That's just ridiculous ~ their last reported profits were only ?10m on a turnover of ?250m.
Quiet apart from the size of the fine there seems to be no evidence that they have actually gained any benefit from whatever it is they are alleged to have done ~ and that seems to be a big secret. This is not justice but smacks far more of politics within F1.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on September 14, 2007, 10:24:01 PM
Read all about here Snoops:

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=40662

A large amount of skullduggery been going on by the sounds of it.

As Martin Brundle has just said, they really couldn't penalise the drivers concerned, as this could/would ultimately damage the reputation and more importantly THE income that they generate via sponsors, advertising and viewing figures.

Everything these days is now simply down to money sadly.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on September 15, 2007, 09:32:09 AM
All sounds like normal business practice to me. We used to "debrief" competitors disaffected employees whenever we could. All this proves is that F1 is not a sport but a business.
20 Men racing their own vehicles round a track would be a sport.
This, however, is all about selling cars.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 01, 2007, 11:09:51 AM
As was said in here yesterday, before some arsehole deleted it,  evil: I can't wait for the BIG race next Sunday at 06:00 GMT.
I shall be sitting in front of the telly wearin' me Union Jack jarmas in anticipation of celebrating our youngest ever Worl Champ F1 driver! happy088

Come on Hammy lad! happy088
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 04, 2007, 07:00:11 PM
Lewis Hamilton is facing a stewards' investigation into his driving while under the safety car in the Japanese Grand Prix.

The officials are understood to be considering whether Hamilton could have contributed to the collision between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel that took the duo out of second and third places during the second caution period at Fuji.

"New evidence has been brought to the stewards' attention and they are currently investigating the matter," an FIA spokesman told autosport.com.



He could lose ALL of the points gained last Sunday if the FIA are pissed on enough gin to find him guilty...in their opinion.
Of course, guess who's chuckin' best Shell racing fuel on the fire too?
Yea, that's right. That bastard Spick turnip chimping munter Alonsoran.  evil:
No ulterea (sp) motive..... of course? ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 05, 2007, 01:36:16 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7029797.stm

Hamilton cleared after Japan row

Hamilton has been upset by the whole saga since Japan
Lewis Hamilton will not be punished for alleged erratic driving behind the safety car in the Japanese Grand Prix.

The 22-year-old had been under investigation and at risk of losing the 10 points for his race win in Fuji.

But the FIA has ruled Hamilton will not be penalised following an accident where Sebastian Vettel crashed into Mark Webber in appalling conditions.

And Vettel has had a 10-place penalty on the starting grid for Sunday's Chinese GP replaced with a reprimand.

The ruling leaves Hamilton on the verge of winning the championship in his debut season, as he takes a 12-point lead over McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso into the final two races.

Hamilton, Vettel and Webber and their team officials reported to stewards at the Chinese Grand Prix.

They watched parts of the Japan race, including amateur video of the accident which had appeared on video-sharing website YouTube.

   

Common sense has prevailed


Following that meeting, the stewards stated: "The involvement of Lewis Hamilton in this incident has been considered in the light of the evidence given by him, his team manager and in particular all other parties present and no penalty is imposed on him."

Earlier on Friday Hamilton had expressed his disillusionment over the whole saga, which erupted after Webber accused him of doing a "bad job" behind the safety car, which was employed because of the wet weather.

Red Bull driver Webber was knocked out of the race by Toro Rosso's Vettel when they were following Hamilton and the Australian believes Hamilton braked excessively behind the safety car on lap 45.

Hamilton said: "If I've been in the wrong, I've been the first to put my hand up, or apologise at least.

"And I don't mind being given a penalty but there's been some real strange situations this year where I'm made to look the bad person.

"If this is the way it's going to keep going it's not somewhere I want to be.

   
Surely this could all have been decided yesterday, when Toro Rosso made their appeal"


"I had a good weekend, I didn't put a foot wrong. I didn't do anything to put anyone else in danger.

"I just think it's a real shame for the sport. Formula One is supposed to be about hard, fair competition.

"That's what I've tried to do this year, just be fair."

BBC 5Live's David Croft has questioned why the ruling was so long in coming.

He said: "The three-man panel studied the new evidence and decided it added little to their original film.

"So why the delay? Surely this could all have been decided yesterday, when Toro Rosso made their appeal.

"To leave it 24 hours before interviewing the drivers, keeping Hamilton in particular waiting in limbo on such a critical weekend, appears unnecessary at the very least.

"It is situations like this that have left the British driver frustrated by the politics of F1."
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2007, 06:47:32 PM
Well I'm glad common sense has prevailed.
 ALonSORAN must be absolutely gutted  lol:, and Webber won't be getting his free trip to Disney World now either char090....pair of little shits. lol:
I'm convinced the pair of them were in this together. evil:

I see/read that even that Button Bufoon was having a go at our Hammy today too, bloody jealous tosser. ::)

COME ON HAMMY!! happy088



Ey. How come it's a female that is the only other one that seems to show an regular interest in F1 in here? rubschin:

Good on you Puss G. ;)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 05, 2007, 07:48:25 PM
She just like fast men!!!!  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 05, 2007, 10:10:42 PM
She just like fast men!!!!  whistle:

Well she gets a big  cloud9: from me for likin' cars anyway.
Makes a pleasant change to have a petrol head wumman. happy088

 Mention ANYTHING to do with motors HERE at GROWLER palace, and I get the usual sighing, and full rolling of eyes (from the wimmin) ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2007, 07:40:17 AM
WUHEY! What a stonking performance that was in qualifying ey? eeek:

Not often I'll agree with the poison dwarf Ecclestone, but I and the   vast majority can't argue with his statement this time:

Ecclestone is hopeful that he will win it, as he feels neither current world champion Fernando Alonso nor Kimi Raikkonen do enough to help promote F1.


"It is painfully obvious to me that the right guy to be world champion is Lewis,” he said.


“In fact my main fear would be if he didn't win it.


“Kimi Raikkonen barely talks to anyone and as such has done little for the sport, and as for Alonso, in his two years as world champion he has done nothing.


“He hasn't really been an F1 campaigner at all, but if Lewis wins the drivers' championship he will act like a real world champion.

Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2007, 07:44:34 AM
What time is the race on then eh?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2007, 07:52:48 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088


I'm quitely confident that I'm going to be in a rarely seen good mood tomorrow. eeek:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2007, 07:53:51 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088
What time shall I get there?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2007, 07:56:33 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088
What time shall I get there?


Half an hour? eastdrink048
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 06, 2007, 07:57:24 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088
What time shall I get there?


Half an hour? eastdrink048
I've got the daughter's Nissan Micra - not Concorde! doh:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 06, 2007, 08:45:24 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088
What time shall I get there?


Half an hour? eastdrink048
I've got the daughter's Nissan Micra - not Concorde! doh:

Turn the turbo up then. lol:

I'll have a pie warmed up for you upon arrival. sick2:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 06, 2007, 07:15:25 PM
I've got the daughter's Nissan Micra - not Concorde! doh:

There's a red one parked up outside my place right now.... it couldn't be.... it's not ... surely  noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 07, 2007, 12:46:10 AM
Not sure if I should go to bed and set the alarm or just wait up.  whistle:

I think we will see a number of records set later this morning.  cloud9:

FYI Growler, I have followed, and taken part in many forms of Motor sport, 2 / 3/ & 4 wheeled varieties. Some serious some less so... I still have fuzzy images of DLT -Santa Pod - Hot pants - thin t-shirts and buckets of cold water.  redface: 

I watch every F1 race and practice, and still fondly remembered the aroma of Castrol R and fixing bikes with bits of wire and chewing gum, and praying they would get through scruiteneering.  I am sure I mentioned previously that as the only non smoker in the crew, I always mixed the fuel (nitro), cos the others were a bit older and wiser. We sort of evolved into Drag racing after racing in places like Staverton, and Llandough. We were only let down by our rusty Commer van, Robin Reliant  and spending too long in the Bar tent and not long enough on practice.  redface:  I could not do it now though, a quiet rally would be a bit OTT these days.   whistle: Thinking back, the last one of those, was a while ago but even that was a bit hairy and ended in a DNF.  noooo:

Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2007, 05:16:57 AM
What time is the race on then eh?

Green lights at 06:00 GMT.

Middle of the day for you normally ey. lol:

I shall be conducting a brekky party and mass celebration after the chequered flag...I hope.
Free bar and FRESH steak pies all 'round. happy088


I'm quitely confident that I'm going to be in a rarely seen good mood tomorrow. eeek:
It doesn’t bloody start at 6!  cussing:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2007, 07:01:43 AM
It's all over for Hamilton...  noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Tinkerbell on October 07, 2007, 07:27:41 AM
And it's his own fault!!!!! Banghead
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2007, 07:29:22 AM
Another good reason to change the rules to 1 fuel load/1 set of tyres for the whole race…  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:42:55 AM
It's all over for Hamilton...  noooo:

No it's bloody not.  noooo:
Bloody furious along with millions of other Hammy fans though. evil:
Mclaren have now admitted that they should have brought him in earlier.

Well you don't say. ::)
Even next doors cat that was peering through our window was screaming for him to come in 2 laps earlier when everyone was serenly passing him ffs.
What a bloody fiasco. noooo:

They'd better get it right for him in Brazil. The thought of that horrible little shitty spoilt tantrum ridden teddy chucking Spanish twat winning the championship now just beggers belief.
It CANNOT/ MUST not happen.

Haven't checked the telly yet after I lobbed my shoes at it in disgust.
More trouble brewing? ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:46:58 AM
And it's his own fault!!!!! Banghead

Not entirely. Did you see just how slow he was going on what was left of those pieces of knicker elastic he was TRYING to drive 'round on?  eeek:

McLaren have justfiably taken the wrap on this. Bunch o' tits. evil:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2007, 10:07:47 AM
It's all over for Hamilton...  noooo:

No it's bloody not.  noooo:
Bloody furious along with millions of other Hammy fans though. evil:
Mclaren have now admitted that they should have brought him in earlier.

Well you don't say. ::)
Even next doors cat that was peering through our window was screaming for him to come in 2 laps earlier when everyone was serenly passing him ffs.
What a bloody fiasco. noooo:

They'd better get it right for him in Brazil. The thought of that horrible little shitty spoilt tantrum ridden teddy chucking Spanish twat winning the championship now just beggers belief.
It CANNOT/ MUST not happen.

Haven't checked the telly yet after I lobbed my shoes at it in disgust.
More trouble brewing? ::)
You upset then?  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 07, 2007, 02:43:32 PM


Haven't checked the telly yet after I lobbed my shoes at it in disgust.
More trouble brewing? ::)
You upset then?  whistle:

 Banghead Well I am,  cussing:  everyone and their mother knew he should have pitted 2 laps earlier, it was always going to happen, and there was no need for it at all.  censored: He is not blameless, but it must have been like driving on glass, and what a stupid place to have a gravel trap.  noooo: The team should have called him in earlier.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 07, 2007, 03:29:13 PM
 shrugs: Sh*t happens ~ live with it.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2007, 04:20:28 PM
shrugs: Sh*t happens ~ live with it.
happy088
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:22:35 PM


Haven't checked the telly yet after I lobbed my shoes at it in disgust.
More trouble brewing? ::)
You upset then?  whistle:

 Banghead Well I am,  cussing:  everyone and their mother knew he should have pitted 2 laps earlier, it was always going to happen, and there was no need for it at all.  censored: He is not blameless, but it must have been like driving on glass, and what a stupid place to have a gravel trap.  noooo: The team should have called him in earlier.

Thanks Puss. Someone who understands about this motor sport passion thing.

Look. We have precious little to get excited about in this wretched lousy country of ours as it is, so when the opportunity comes along to feel uplifted and extremely hopeful of a long awaited British success,
I think it's only natural to feel a 'tad'  ::)  down hearted when it all goes tits up as ridiculously as it did this morning?
Remember that totally dreadful final race at Adelaide for Mansell to win the F1 championship Puss? i was choked for a week after that. sad32:

I've been like a bear with a sore arse all day over this, and THAT is my perogative, OK?
I WILL live with it, as I have no option, but why shouldn't I and many many others feel downhearted and disappointed on what we perhaps stupidly thought, was going to be a GREAT British day for English sport?

Hopefully that will still come in just 2 weeks time.  happy088
I'll be in Greece for the final round. They better have it on their tv's, or it'll be more than their bastard dishes that get broken. eveilgrin:

By the way, I'm no rugby fan AT ALL, but I was bloody made up to see them have the Aussies yesterday, and will follow their progress with great interest.
I dare say the 'followers' of said sport in here and nationwide, will feel as equally pensive and passionate about the outcome of Englands destiny in the tournament as both myself an 'Puss' do about the F1 saga outcome.

Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 07, 2007, 09:34:52 PM
I could not do it now though, a quiet rally would be a bit OTT these days.   whistle: Thinking back, the last one of those, was a while ago but even that was a bit hairy and ended in a DNF.  noooo:



What rallying you do then?
Open a thread in the petrol head section if you like, and we can have a good old wander down memory lane. Done a bit myself. cloud9:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 08, 2007, 08:00:49 AM
I had a peddle car when I was four whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2007, 08:02:03 AM
I had a peddle car when I was four whistle:
I had one of those little red three wheel things with the pedals on the front wheel...  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 08, 2007, 09:40:15 AM
And I think Growler is still sulking noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 08, 2007, 09:43:42 AM
 char090
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 08, 2007, 02:08:54 PM

What rallying you do then?
Open a thread in the petrol head section if you like, and we can have a good old wander down memory lane. Done a bit myself. cloud9:

Talk to you about it down at the swamp on Saturday afternoon?  that is if Nick has not arranged anything else.

Will be in you area from Wednesday this week, busy during the day and  free evenings and from 15h30 on Friday to weekend. It will depend on how hospitable the natives are as to when we drive home.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 08, 2007, 02:19:28 PM

What rallying you do then?
Open a thread in the petrol head section if you like, and we can have a good old wander down memory lane. Done a bit myself. cloud9:

Talk to you about it down at the swamp on Saturday afternoon?  that is if Nick has not arranged anything else.

Will be in you area from Wednesday this week, busy during the day and  free evenings and from 15h30 on Friday to weekend. It will depend on how hospitable the natives are as to when we drive home.

Natives revolting!
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2007, 02:25:29 PM

What rallying you do then?
Open a thread in the petrol head section if you like, and we can have a good old wander down memory lane. Done a bit myself. cloud9:

Talk to you about it down at the swamp on Saturday afternoon?  that is if Nick has not arranged anything else.

Will be in you area from Wednesday this week, busy during the day and  free evenings and from 15h30 on Friday to weekend. It will depend on how hospitable the natives are as to when we drive home.

Natives revolting!
Oh indeed...  noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 08, 2007, 03:29:53 PM
And Growler still sulking (or perhaps busy working  happy001)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 10:16:58 AM
And Growler still sulking (or perhaps busy working  happy001)

Their may be nothing to see though tbh. ::)
I'll get Nick to check out if 'The Swamp and its contents' have been nicked first.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2007, 11:44:56 AM
Just checked

Even the Swamp is gone. Are their turf thieves about hereabouts?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 12:49:50 PM
Just been offered a 30x10' accomodation unit/potakabin, freshly refurbished with windows and seperate rooms, lighting and heating for FREE! eeek:

It's getting it there from Holywell  (£2-300 problee) and then actually manouvering it onto site though. You know how tight and boggy it is. ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 12:52:09 PM
Just leave it at the gate - they'll make less mess when they nick it then...  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 12:52:41 PM
Seems like a bargain ~ if you were in Holywell why not call in here?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 01:13:08 PM
Seems like a bargain ~ if you were in Holywell why not call in here?

I haven't been to see it yet. Need to speak to the gaffer first about permission and getting the bloody thing on site. The 20' x 8' soild storage container I've got now was a total bastard to get in tbh, so THIS thing will be even harder I'd imagine, if not impossible.
Plus i've got to bare in mind that these things will be my responsibility to dispose of if/when I leave.
Nobody wants them generally speakin'...apart from raving nutters like me. ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 01:15:02 PM
Crane it over the fence?
I dunno as I have not yet seen the entrance but anything free seems worth taking a punt at to me.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 01:24:32 PM
Crane it over the fence?
I dunno as I have not yet seen the entrance but anything free seems worth taking a punt at to me.

Bloody great big tree in the way, and adjacent to the track on the other side isn't where I'd want it anyway.
You'd have to see the place to understand what i mean really. It would have to be dragged into the Swamp, and that would be nigh on impossible due to the soft earth.

It currently belongs to some 'caving enthusiasts club' apparently, but the landowner has been told by the council to get them to get it removed for some reason.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 09, 2007, 02:36:00 PM
Actress, bishop
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 09, 2007, 03:36:04 PM
Bishop to Pawn 4
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 04:31:03 PM
Bishop to Pawn 4

Actress to Bishop Finger
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 05:01:12 PM
Bishop to Pawn 4

Actress to Bishop Finger
happy001
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 09, 2007, 05:13:21 PM
Broadsword to Dannyboy   eyes:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 05:15:20 PM
Zeez iz Night'awk calling London ..... Night'awk calling London ...'ello London
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 05:23:07 PM
Z-Victor One to Control...
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 05:24:49 PM
Juliet Bravo to Control
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 05:26:39 PM
Take me with you... I can see... oh.  redface:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Tinkerbell on October 09, 2007, 05:27:19 PM
You're all nuts! Over & out noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 05:27:56 PM
You're all nuts! Over & out noooo:
Roger Wilco... Over.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 05:28:05 PM
Open a hailing channel Lt Uhuru
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2007, 05:30:41 PM
-.-- --- ..-   -.- -. . .--   .. -..   --. . -   .... . .-. .   . ...- . -. - ..- .- .-.. .-.. -.--   -.. .. -.. -. -   -.-- --- ..- ..--..
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Tinkerbell on October 09, 2007, 05:51:45 PM
-.-- --- ..-   -.- -. . .--   .. -..   --. . -   .... . .-. .   . ...- . -. - ..- .- .-.. .-.. -.--   -.. .. -.. -. -   -.-- --- ..- ..--..

Lost in translation! lol:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 09, 2007, 06:05:03 PM
Right you slags! You're all nicked! (http://www.thesweeney.info/sounds/sweeneythemeopening.mp3)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 06:16:27 PM
WTF is all this shite FFS?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 06:36:41 PM
Right you slags! You're all nicked! (http://www.thesweeney.info/sounds/sweeneythemeopening.mp3)

OK You win (For the moment)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 06:37:59 PM
-.-- --- ..-   -.- -. . .--   .. -..   --. . -   .... . .-. .   . ...- . -. - ..- .- .-.. .-.. -.--   -.. .. -.. -. -   -.-- --- ..- ..--..

??? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southgatearc.org%2Fimages%2Fpeople%2Fhancock_radio_ham_330.jpg&hash=bfaca99b8c5b41a684c7d26b9e613da4a752ea3d) ???
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 06:40:14 PM
I'm betting on a victorious win for young Hammy a week on Sunday. happy088
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 09, 2007, 06:42:02 PM
I hope so ~ he has earned it.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 09, 2007, 07:02:13 PM
I hope so ~ he has earned it.

I think he'll come 2nd behind that miserable Finn on the day, to scoop a well deserved and victorious championship.
Might even take a Union Jack flag with me to hang out of the 'otel window. lol:

Hopefully ALsOraNSO will disappear forever, dummy chuckin' tart. eveilgrin:

This could make one of the happiest holidays ever for me, especially if the mighty REDS beat the bitter bitter blues that same afternoon.
I don't expect much sunbathing will be done on Sunday week, just plenty of ale and whiskey being downed in the bar. eastdrink048
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 10, 2007, 10:12:42 AM
-.-- --- ..-   -.- -. . .--   .. -..   --. . -   .... . .-. .   . ...- . -. - ..- .- .-.. .-.. -.--   -.. .. -.. -. -   -.-- --- ..- ..--..

??? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southgatearc.org%2Fimages%2Fpeople%2Fhancock_radio_ham_330.jpg&hash=bfaca99b8c5b41a684c7d26b9e613da4a752ea3d) ???
Oh! Hammy. I get it. ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 10, 2007, 10:35:08 AM
You see ~ not so far off topic really was it?

It just takes a while to make the connections.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on October 10, 2007, 11:02:09 AM
One Nine, One Nine for a copy? Any of you good buddies got your ears on? Come on?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 10, 2007, 11:39:52 AM
CQ, CQ, this G8CED calling.

That's for real, my brother's call sign back in the late sixties. He had all the kit set up in the old coal shed. We could pick it up on the radiogram(!).

Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2007, 04:09:50 PM
CQ, CQ, this G8CED calling.

That's for real, my brother's call sign back in the late sixties. He had all the kit set up in the old coal shed. We could pick it up on the radiogram(!).


Couldn't you just go out there and speak to him?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 10, 2007, 04:18:52 PM
We did ~ to complain!
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 10, 2007, 05:49:06 PM
FFS noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2007, 05:54:49 PM
FFS noooo:
I know... they've ruined your thread here Growler  noooo:

You should have put it in the petrol head zone - nobody looks in there...  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 10, 2007, 06:24:43 PM
FFS noooo:
I know... they've ruined your thread here Growler  noooo:

You should have put it in the petrol head zone - nobody looks in there...  whistle:


AHEM!

My thread, I think you'll find.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 10, 2007, 07:01:43 PM
FFS noooo:
I know... they've ruined your thread here Growler  noooo:

You should have put it in the petrol head zone - nobody looks in there...  whistle:


AHEM!

My thread, I think you'll find.

Don't give a toss whose thread it is. It's devolved into SHITE. evil:

Can't you move it into the Petrol Head board?

2nd thoughts , no, don't bother, as that's fast fillin' up with shite too. ::)
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 10, 2007, 08:05:05 PM
PETROL

































HEAD














There. Back on topic!
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 10, 2007, 10:54:55 PM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 14, 2007, 06:12:02 PM


Natives revolting!

 confused: Some natives were almost invisible.   ::)  Nice to know they are recovering now we have left the area.

Others however, were twice as large as life and most hospitable.  8) Almost made up for the huge wedge paid out in extra accommodation, and hanging about with nothing to do all morning.  noooo:


Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 14, 2007, 06:14:18 PM
I did caution you ~ agoraphobia is not a joke I can assure you.

But I was also genuinely busy all day with tradesmen and baby sitting. I do not have the luxury of being free to come and go as I please as I do have other responsibilities ~ sorry.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: TG on October 21, 2007, 01:32:13 PM
From Sky news :

"A world championship-winning party has been planned for Lewis Hamilton.
But no one inside his McLaren team is willing to talk about it in case they jinx his big day."


Well thats that fv*ked then.  noooo:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2007, 03:07:26 PM
From Sky news :

"A world championship-winning party has been planned for Lewis Hamilton.
But no one inside his McLaren team is willing to talk about it in case they jinx his big day."


Well thats that fv*ked then.  noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 21, 2007, 06:16:54 PM
The race is over ~ he lost  point:


Excuse my laughter. happy001
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2007, 07:17:04 PM
The race is over ~ he lost  point:


Excuse my laughter. happy001
You are excused!
 ;D
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 21, 2007, 07:29:36 PM
Luckily, they had also arranged a "Commiseration because he lost" party at the same venue.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on October 21, 2007, 09:13:26 PM
The race is over ~ he lost  point:


Excuse my laughter. happy001

AHEM! I think you may be laughing a little too soon, oh puppy dog, the 2 BMW's are being investigated for fuel  irregularities and may yet be disqualified, if so, then he WILL be the WORLD CHAMPION...  He who laughs last etc. Fingers crossed Growler... scared2:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2007, 04:38:17 AM
Ahem!

Quote from: BBc Web Site
here was a late twist when it emerged race officials were investigating the fuel used by Williams and BMW Sauber, whose cars filled fourth, fifth and sixth places.

But the stewards decided to impose no penalty.

Had they been disqualified, Hamilton would have moved up to fourth, giving him enough points to win the world title.

Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7055442.stm)

Carry on Snoopy  whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Berek on October 22, 2007, 07:20:57 AM
highlight

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=195_1193030841
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2007, 07:23:55 AM
highlight

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=195_1193030841
A big compo claim coming out of that I 'spec...
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 22, 2007, 07:39:12 AM
It wouldn't be his wheel nuts I'd had tightened after that.  eeek:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2007, 03:15:17 PM
The Spanish are all keering Hamilton,since they seem to favour Alonso for some odd reason.There were ugly scenes at breakfast when the Boy remonstrated with some cheering Spaniards at the next table. The breakfast news showed Hamilton´´s off roading experience about 20 times!
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 22, 2007, 03:21:45 PM
The Spanish are all keering Hamilton,since they seem to favour Alonso for some odd reason.

Keering?

Is that some bull-fighting term?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2007, 03:26:25 PM
The Spanish are all keering Hamilton,since they seem to favour Alonso for some odd reason.

Keering?

Is that some bull-fighting term?
::)
It's the red-cloak waving thing...
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 22, 2007, 05:29:16 PM
The Spanish are all keering Hamilton,since they seem to favour Alonso for some odd reason.

Keering?

Is that some bull-fighting term?
::)
It's the red-cock waving thing...

 rubschin:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 22, 2007, 06:08:39 PM
I blame the Spanish keyboard
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Snoopy on October 22, 2007, 06:11:28 PM
As the keyboard reads H J K L you could as easily typed Heering, Jeering (which I guess is the one you wanted) or Leering.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 23, 2007, 10:47:17 AM
You are forgetting about
€ ñÇ¿``^^^^ and suchlike

There are two ns on this keyboard,this one n and this one ñ
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 23, 2007, 11:06:30 AM
You are forgetting about
€ ñÇ¿``^^^^ and suchlike

There are two ns on this keyboard,this one n and this one ñ
ñick strikes again¿
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 29, 2007, 07:14:47 PM
Having only recently recovered from the huge disappointment of THAT race, I was cheered immensly to read these incredible facts about 'our Hammy's' achievements this year:

He may not have capped his astounding debut year with the world title, but, as Lewis Hamilton himself says, he has still enjoyed a "phenomenal" first year in Formula 1.


Indeed it's been a season in which he has ripped up the record books and although one landmark eluded him in Brazil, he has still achieved many more...





Lowering the benchmark


Youngest world championship leader – 22 years, 4 months, six days (Spain 2007)


First rookie to win, take pole position and set fastest lap in a McLaren


Youngest driver to score pole, win, fastest lap hat-trick – Japan 2007



Straight on the pace


Most points in a debut season – 109

Most podiums in debut season – 12

Most races led in debut season – 12


Most pole positions in debut season – 6


Most front row starts in debut season – 12

Fastest driver to reach 100 career points (15 races)

Most consecutive podiums from debut race – 9 (Australia-Britain 2007)

Most consecutive points finishes from debut race – 9 (Australia-Britain 2007)


Most consecutive number of races led from debut race – 7 (Australia-USA 2007)



Britain's instant hero


Youngest British driver to win in F1 – 22 years, 5 months, 3 days (Canada 2007)

Youngest British driver to score pole position – 22 years, 5 months, 2 days (Canada 2007)

Youngest British driver to register fastest lap – 22 years, 3 months, 1 day (Malaysia 2007)

Youngest British driver to finish on podium – 22 years, 2 months, 11 days (Australia 2007)

Youngest British driver to qualify on front row – 22 years, 3 months, 8 days (Bahrain 2007)

Youngest British driver to lead a race – 22 years, 2 months, 11 days (Australia 2007)

Most points for a British driver in one season – 109 (Previous record Nigel Mansell, 108)




Stick that on your dummy and suck it Alonsoarsewipe. point:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 29, 2007, 08:42:39 PM
He lost the race
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on October 29, 2007, 08:47:05 PM
He lost the race

No. Did he? eeek:


He may well have lost that race, and indeed the championship THIS year, but he has gained immense respect and admiration from millions globaly.
He hasn't lost the battle for future championships though. He will have learnt from his mistakes this year.

We have a future English F1 world champion in the making. Odds on. happy088
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on October 30, 2007, 08:11:37 AM
I hear he is leaving the country
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Barman on October 30, 2007, 08:21:44 AM
I hear he is leaving the country
;D
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 30, 2007, 09:16:24 AM
He says it's because of all the pressures of being a celebrity, I say it's because Switzerland is a nice little tax haven.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 30, 2007, 07:01:50 PM
He says it's because of all the pressures of being a celebrity, I say it's because Switzerland is a nice little tax haven.

Has Switzerland suddenly become more attractive than Monaco? P'raps it's the clocks... or the snow...
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 30, 2007, 07:03:59 PM
He says it's because of all the pressures of being a celebrity, I say it's because Switzerland is a nice little tax haven.

Has Switzerland suddenly become more attractive than Monaco? P'raps it's the clocks... or the snow...

In his case it'll be the chocolate I expect.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Pastis on October 30, 2007, 07:04:51 PM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on November 02, 2007, 12:38:03 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7074737.stm

Former world champion Fernando Alonso has left McLaren after negotiating an early release from his contract.

McLaren and Alonso have had an acrimonious relationship this season and a team statement said that both parties had "agreed to move on".

Alonso is free to join another team in 2008, and his agent said neither party would pay a financial penalty.

Red Bull and Renault are the favourites to sign him, and BBC Sport understands Red Bull are the more likely option.

Alonso's relationship with McLaren soured following a series of rows with team boss Ron Dennis this season.


I am sure this little piece of news will cheer up Growler, it did me. cloud9:

Driving for Red Bull will bring him down a notch or two...   whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: GROWLER on November 02, 2007, 01:50:25 PM
Yea. Excellent news, and good riddance to the slimey childish spoilt little cheating spick. happ096


I'll get the ale in.....on a tab of course. eastdrink048
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Sour Puss on November 04, 2007, 12:41:50 AM


I'll get the ale in.....on a tab of course. eastdrink048
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftbn0.google.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3A_fDgICldc0REyM%3Ahome.earthlink.net%2F%7Emikerider%2Fwebpics%2FGuinnessBeer.jpg&hash=9985aa79de4368eb4d7e87b67c5197fb0466111e)Thanks, that was just what the Doctor ordered, what will you have?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Tinkerbell on November 06, 2007, 01:11:47 PM
Hamilton............Sports person of the year do you think?   whistle:
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 06, 2007, 01:32:36 PM
Hamilton............Sports person of the year do you think?   whistle:
The list of candidates from the UK is quite short.
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2007, 01:52:58 PM
Dwarves?
Title: Re: Another Win for Hamilton
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 06, 2007, 02:10:59 PM
Dwarves?

No, that would have been 'very short'.

'Quite short' would have been more Ronnie Corbett, or Growlers fuse. whistle: