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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 09:19 PM
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<B>Hi folks!

Just to let you know that whilst Simon is working hard concentrating on achieving the New World Record, we will be able to speak to him and pass him messages on-line

From 08.30 on Sunday morning, we will be running a special thread to pass on your words of encouragement, messages & take your extra pledges ( ). Will post Simon's thoughts and reponses LIVE as they happen

Be part of the action from the comfort of your home - WHILST ITS HAPPENING!!! Don't wait to hear later in the day.

So roll out of bed on Sunday morning, fire up the PC & follow & support Simon in his (& ours ) World Record Attempt - Be part of history in the making

Speak to you all on Sunday</B>

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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 09:38 PM
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8:30am on a Sunday

I'll try my best to tune in
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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 09:47 PM
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At 8.30a.m. on Sunday, we will be having the drivers briefing in the Little Chef. That briefing will mainly consist of a full English breakfast.

See you all there on Sunday, I'll be the one with the radio and probably a clipboard Going to be a warm day, so bring plenty of drinks if you are going to be on-site.

If you are going to tune in via ScoobyNet, then you'll be alright and can have a cold beer, although at 8.30am, may be a bit early for some.

If you can't remember where to pledge some cash for charity, have a look
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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 10:12 PM
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Watty, I can almost sense the holy silence as Simon works his way through

&gt;&gt;That briefing will mainly consist of a full English breakfast.

LOL

Good luck, and I'll be online at 8:30 (admittedly 9:30 over here )

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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 10:37 PM
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So that'll be midnight saturday here then.

Bloody typical.. Have to get up at 4am for the F1.. Now stay up all night for this



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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 10:45 PM
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...typical I'm working Sunday - Least I get more sleep than Squire

***** ALL THE BEST SI HAVE A GOOD "UN *****
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 09:42 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Puff The Magic Wagon!:
<B> Will post Simon's thoughts ... LIVE as they happen [/quote]

Hmmm... sounds like you're using absolutely the latest technology for this! Does the US Military know?

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 09:57 AM
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at 8:30 on sunday I'll either be asleep, or building sandcastles on the beach!

Good luck simon, give those tyres a real squealing!
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 10:02 AM
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Looks like I'll be taking my notebook up to our little run and meet around the Lakes then.

Fingers crossed for you and the team Simon.

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 10:09 AM
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Pah! thats easy- i can drive sideways all the time in GT3. Mind you, i have some trouble going in a straight line though.

Good luck simno
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 11:08 AM
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Hi Guys

Thank you for all your support! Your encouragement will really help the determination to keep the concentration levels up, etc.

Thanks to Puff for the support.

Rich! You big girl's blouse!

Thanks again everyone

Cheers

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 02:45 PM
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Just bringing this back to the top

[b]Don't forget to get your pledges in
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 02:50 PM
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Watty, I'll pledge another £5 (plus cost) for each full english breakfast you personally consume! That'll make the morning broadcast even more exciting!
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 03:18 PM
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Hey cool Chuck - anyone else want to make pledges for other things? (to do with the World Record ONLY )
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 05:38 PM
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Chucky-Baby,

Ah, my plan worked, you do realise that I haven't eaten in two weeks ?

I had better get there early if I'm going to get that many meals down me

Cheers

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 05:59 PM
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Simon, GOOD LUCK!!! A highly novel and appropriate reord to break if ever I heard of one!

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 06:12 PM
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THANK YOU GUYS!

You are all making a huge difference!

WELL DONE!
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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 07:59 PM
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Just a reminder to get up early on Sunday - like Simon

Need plenty of encouragement & more pledges please

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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 08:21 PM
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pity you couldn't get a web cam set up .... now that would be fun to see

good luck Si ... but go easy on the breakfasts ... the car will need all the help it can get going sideways ...
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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 08:28 PM
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Rebecca, you disappoint me ...

Simon has calculated this thing for months now...

He knows *exactly* how many calories it is gonna take him to have the optimal CoG, roll-centre, and suspension droop to make the world record.


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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 09:54 PM
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LOL
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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 10:03 PM
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Si,

I've made mi pledge....best of luck for sunday morning.

My brother and I will be travelling to billing aquadrome on sunday. We'll be thinking of you (espically if watkins has consumed huge amounts of baked beans )

All the best

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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 11:07 PM
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Good Luck Simon, will be thinking of you whilst i am recovering from a heavy nights drinking.

Just added my £'s to the cause.

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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 03:25 AM
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Have you considered a web cam? I'm sure someone will have a laptop/camera/mobile with infra-red available. You can borrow mine if it is logistically possible.
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 06:39 AM
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Ian G, been considered however MIRA would have kittens if they thought you were taking a camera on premises ! Total security !
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:13 AM
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Don't panic people..

I've had words with dubba and a certain satellite's orbit is being altered as we speak


Oh yeah!! so how many breakfasts has IW had already???


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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:15 AM
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Richard, hard to tell ... he started last night 11pm, and the officials fell asleep halfway through

One hour to go for the big splash ...
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:18 AM
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Well here I am, and how I don't have a hangover is a complete mystery to me....

Go SDB Go.......

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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:38 AM
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I thought 8:30 was too early, and here I am an hour early

BTW, just wondering if my 433 posts yesterday was a world record?

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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:57 AM
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Simon... Simon... Simon..


Oh sorry Wrong TV show..


So Where is our star of Magazine, Web, Skid Pan and soon to be TV????

Have the Royal Protection Squad got him tucked away in a Little Chef eating Brekkie ???

Richard
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