Wendy

And - me thinks you are a brave man announcing that on here - bound to be taken up on this !! :-)

I have been loads of times, my favorite show..... although I did the Revival for the first time this year - Wow !! I like to have 2 days then you don't feel like you are missing loads of it, besides the show is huge now and cannot be done in a day. I think some of the Static stuff is Interesting - especially if you have never been before. I would aim for Friday and Saturday but not Sunday. I then have always stayed locally Thursday night, and aim to be at the Gates for 8am, no queues at this time, but still many people around and a steady flow of traffic. Annoyingly I only looked for Hotels about a week back and like you have not had to be too choosy, I was after 4 rooms mind and not actually sure if i will be attending, but also can cancel these. Just incase anyone is looking for Hotels for the Revival in 2015, I could not find multiple rooms in any Hotel within 30 miles of Goodwood.

Welcome. Now that looks like a good trip - across the Alps and everything ? !!!! Snow Drifting, Ice Driving - if only !!

My username is my name - Wow - revalation there !!!. Personally I find it a pain - you get to know someone's username - then rarely their real name, or if you do you don't connect the two. Or is that just me ? Anyway I find one name hard enough to remember so I just like to keep it simple. I have masses of different passwords - if that makes up for it !! None of which I remember though !!! :-)

I am glad you and everyone is OK and nothing apart from your back door was broken or stolen. An amusing tale - to lighten things up.............. I was broken into - I was about 19 at the time, living in a flat in a Victorian House of 5 flats. They stole goods from all the other flats - and nothing from mine !! Even the Coppers laughed - I was so broke - I really had nothing worth stealing. It was a wonder they did not leave me something !!! :-) Never lived it down to this day..... :lol: Seriously - The majority of the time when I leave either of my cars, I have a crook lock on them- which also rather helps when not at home. I know they can also get through these easily - its just that extra 30 seconds though - that do act to deter them. Then I also live next door to an Ex Copper - who is out the door at a mumour of anything. One time I came home after a holiday - (unknown to him - I was back), he was out his door into my drive in a flash as I started the car up.

Congratulations. I am more than aware how big a job/task this is. I am sure your work will be much appreciated and supported.

Everyman Racing do loads of this, at a variety of circuits and a good range of vehicles. Price varys on how many laps you want and which cars. Done quite a few with them and would happily recommend them

I kerbed my offside front the other day, just trying to avoid this landrover taking a corner too wide and forcing me too far over to the left. Its when you hear the scrapping sound that makes you gringe to the bottom of your stomach. I know in the scheme of things it really is relatively minor and of small cost - but it really does not help at the time. I too have had to learn I really cannot let these things upset me so much that I beat myself up about them for weeks. I actually thinks it certainly helps mind with a bit of more spare income and second car though. Good Luck in getting this repair done quickly and cheapily. None the less something else to sort out !!! Hardly a wonder life whizzes by so fast.............

Much rather Nico in pole than Hamilton. At least Nico has a personality and does not whinge, moan and blame everything but himself all the time. Not a Hamilton fan - think it might show !!!!

It won't be there in 3 weeks. The dismantling starts on the 11th November, Remembrance Sunday - although amny people are hoping it stays longer. Roll Call is daily at 16.55pm

A visit to The Tower of London if you can possibly make it is a must. I have visited twice, once last Thursday evening where I was there for the Roll Call of names - lasting some 25 minutes. There were easily 30 - 40, 000 people and you could have heard a pin drop. A dramatic sight, made even more moving knowing someone lost their lives for every poppy planted. They have all now been sold too, but there are the usual poppies for sale, plus some beautiful cermaic ones in all guises inside the Tower Shop.

As long as the Ring stays open, I am not too concerned if he builds luxury properties around or adds more of a shopping complex. Personally I only go to go out on Track.

Although no longer in this situation, when I was married we only had one pot which everything came from. Worked fine by us, we trusted each other and both had times without work and did not think twice about supporting each other. We were also fair financially on the split and infact are still friends - some 20 years later. I have friends who have seperate accounts and literally one can afford to go on holiday and does while the other who can't afford to go stays home. They even say in company, I would love to join you but my partner can't afford it !!!! What ? ! Odd to me, but then I have always been in similar salary earnings too.

Although the temperature drop is advised. Can be worth the extra tyre wear which is lost if putting them on in warmer temperatures as I would consider swappping sooner if ongoing rain is forecast though - much more grip.

And ladies - Please !!!!

Yes, but what about all the employees and related industries that are effected by this too. ? This/These areas are full of industries related to F1 I hope they either get through this or are bought out.

I have followed this thread since yesterday and am still astounded that we are not being given the detail of which Garage this is. If the owner of this car - Randy-Baton has made an error in his assumptions or not provided us with the full detail - then fine - just admitt it - we all make errors and hopefully learn along the way But to continue like this - is very unfair to other owners and quite possible the garage in question. If I was a mod on here - quite frankly I would lock this thread - it is doing nothing - but winding people up - who on the whole actually only want to assist another member and ensure they too do not get ripped off in the future.

My Builder/Carpenters and the like - offer to do a quote. They explain they will take into account everything on the job going wrong - so in effect 'cover themselves. I have an option to pay this price irrelevant of how long the job takes of which they only estimate. Or, I can take the risk and go for their Day Rate. The Day Rate - would include working an 8am to 4.30 day approx, and collecting stock etc within this time frame. They usually stop for a 30 minutes lunch break. Being in a house that has only me as the 3rd owner in 48 years and knowing it has not been previoulsy botched. I go for the Day Rate. One of my Clients (I do his Accounts),is an Electrician - He Quotes - then reguarly if the job came in at less time, half a day or more - he reguarly reduces the labour element of the job. Although this works for him - personally I totally disagree both on a professional front - of being my client, but to me - A Quote is a Quote - otherwise it is an Estimate - which can change. The latter often needs explaining to Clients. My business, I charge by the hour, and if I have done 2 and 1/4 hours work I charge for that exactly. I do not charge out my Lunch Time, but I do charge my travel time from home plus mileage. I am completely upfront about all my charging. When questioned about the home travel to work and mileage - I politely explain - I would be staying at home otherwise and not having the expense myself. Usually if my price is queried, I will not take on the client - you can almost guarantee there will be problems further down the road. While mentioning all this and hopefully assisting. I also explain in detail My Credit Terms - which are 7 days from receipt of invoice and advise I will be chasing these if not paid - which I do at 15 days. I advise I will not be working next month for them without the previous month paid. All this may sound harsh to some. But in my book, business is business - if you want a professional............and all that......... I am also fully booked. I do appreciate differing trades have to operate in differing ways, but..........hopefully there might be something in all that to consider going forward ? Good Luck.

I too am self employed. Although I agree with you, sounds like this customer will not, no matter what way you present this to him. So if I may suggest on this occasion you accept this and reduce your rate accordingly for the days so you get paid rather than holding out and not getting paid. Then put to down to lesson learned.

Winkj - No. White though with black roof. Not my favourite colour option !!! -)

WackyWill - It was my reading that thread - that made me think i should actually start one of my fantastic experience !! I can't tell you how much it angers me - complete knobs on the road, track etc. I really would make everyone re-take their Driving Test every 10 years, and limit drivers on age to horsepower. Of course I woud not have wanted that when I was early in my driving days but then the roads were not as clogged up as they are now.

I didn't pay for it - just saved my Tesco Clubcard Vouchers, cashed them in to Everyman Motorsport for the Day. I do have a Tesco Credit Card with inbuild Clubcard which I use quite heavily as I manage to use it for work too and reclaim my expenses back ( I pay it off each month) and I rarely use in Tesco's itself. But it seriously works and does not take long to build up enough for a decent day. I will always wait until I have enough to get as much time on Track as possible to make it properly worthwhile and usually manage at least 2 Track Day Outing a year and often more. Have to say, I have been going to Everyman Motorsport for a few years now and Wow have they come on. Many more cars available. Yes, its busy, but it seems to work. No speed restrictions, no limited cars. Just have to be careful not to get drawn into buying the Video (£35)( or photographs (£25) - unless you want to of course. I would send Santa a Note if I was you.

I finally drove a GTR 2 weeks ago at Prestwold, only 4 laps, so about 8 miles. OMG - Do I want one or what though? Phenomenally fast, excellent uptake on the throttle, super paddle shift gearing, no hesitations. Absolutely fantastic. Exact Model – sorry I don’t know. I do know I attracted the attention of the Instructor in the other GTR on Track as I overtook his car.. ... He came up to give me a big thumbs up – for my driving technique and speed - apparently the one I was driving was 80hp less than his, but I managed to blitz his driver !!! Also drove the Porsche 911 (997 Tiptronic) Driven several before and was encouraged to drive this in Auto (Not something I would usually do- And won’t be doing again. )There was a lag – split second maybe, but it was there. Finally the Aerial Atom. This would have been better I believe if I had been a little taller and not so many cushions. A good experience – but not for me. I had a very bad experience in a Open Top car some years , so much prefer Coupe’s. GTR won hands down !! Think I will be booking one of these again, along with an R8 and McLaren next time - shame I will have to wait till Spring. I was asked if I had thought Racing – if only......... my funds would stretch that far. Might just be checking the running costs of the GTR though !!!

Regarding resting his elbow on the window - if this guy is as large as is being suggested, then he would need the window open - as surely there is just not enough room to do so ? This is not something I have ever known to be allowed on an Track Day at any circuit in the UK that I have visited. .

Very diiferent to what you currently have on your wall, but i always thought Elton John's - Capatin Fantastic Album Cover was superb.