There was a time when we used to go to the Le Mans 24heures race. Great fun it was too!
For our second year running we are having a Le Mans party. Due to various reasons this is the NW meet for June.
This basically entails a live stream via Eurosport and an audio stream from Radio Le Mans which helps to create that authentic atmosphere.
Good weather will see a BBQ and we hope to build a beer wall of course. We are aiming to make it a bit of fun really, so think Croque Monsieurs for breakfast and maybe some garlic.
We have a guest room and room for a couple of not too big tents in the garden if people really want to get it into the spirit.
We will of course try to stay up as late as we can, but people can pop in and out if that suits. It's on for 24 hours after all.
Our house is not amazingly huge or anything so we have to be realistic about numbers but if anyone fancies it, then let me know.
We live in Greater Manchester (Heald Green) about two miles from Manchester airport.
NW Meet Le Mans party 22-23 June my house!
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If you want to come, put you name down and I will PM my address.
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See: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 00#1506100
22/23rd!
Can go for lunch after the race finishes?
22/23rd!
Can go for lunch after the race finishes?
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Hi lauren
carole and me will be up for this it will be a good opportunity to put faces to names
kev
carole and me will be up for this it will be a good opportunity to put faces to names
kev
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Cool!
Well the race starts at 2pm (I think). Anytime after midday Saturday is cool. Obviously we'll be carrying on until the finish at 2pm on Sunday.
May even pop out for some lunch afterwards. There is a nice pub not far away.
Will PM my details to you. I'll do it later in the week when I've got all those attending.
Well the race starts at 2pm (I think). Anytime after midday Saturday is cool. Obviously we'll be carrying on until the finish at 2pm on Sunday.
May even pop out for some lunch afterwards. There is a nice pub not far away.
Will PM my details to you. I'll do it later in the week when I've got all those attending.
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Anne and I will come over and say hello, probably Saturday afternoon
Have you tried Blackwood's gin?
Have you tried Blackwood's gin?
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Yes, tried, Blackwoods Gin. Not a bad gin.
Got some No.3 for you to try too.
Also have the Bombay Sapphire 'East' for you to try as I'm not too worried about finishing that off. Will save you the last bit.
So numbers wise:
1. Lauren & Mark
2. Kev and Carole
3. Big Martin and Anne
Add your names please!
Also an idea of when you are coming (it's over 24hrs) and if you want our guest room or camp etc would be good to know. I've got to think about breakfast you see!
If the race gets stopped or something, we have GT5 and a rather good steering wheel pedal setup to play with. We also have loads of car related stuff on Blu-Ray/DVD etc.
If weather helps then there will be a BBQ on the Saturday night. Otherwise take out curry (which is pretty good) from over the road. If you're drinking bring your tipple and if you want something specific on the barbie bring that too.
Got some No.3 for you to try too.
Also have the Bombay Sapphire 'East' for you to try as I'm not too worried about finishing that off. Will save you the last bit.
So numbers wise:
1. Lauren & Mark
2. Kev and Carole
3. Big Martin and Anne
Add your names please!
Also an idea of when you are coming (it's over 24hrs) and if you want our guest room or camp etc would be good to know. I've got to think about breakfast you see!
If the race gets stopped or something, we have GT5 and a rather good steering wheel pedal setup to play with. We also have loads of car related stuff on Blu-Ray/DVD etc.
If weather helps then there will be a BBQ on the Saturday night. Otherwise take out curry (which is pretty good) from over the road. If you're drinking bring your tipple and if you want something specific on the barbie bring that too.
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1. Lauren & Mark
2. Kev and Carole
3. Big Martin and Anne
4. RickmcRick
5. Phil
6. Mike
2. Kev and Carole
3. Big Martin and Anne
4. RickmcRick
5. Phil
6. Mike
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Coverage begins!
Getting into it now and in honour of intrepid IMOC'ers that are already there we may have a beer or two.
Getting into it now and in honour of intrepid IMOC'ers that are already there we may have a beer or two.
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Hi lauren
its looking like saturday afternoon just a fly-by to say hi, going to macc in the morning to sort my spare key out
thanks kev
its looking like saturday afternoon just a fly-by to say hi, going to macc in the morning to sort my spare key out
thanks kev
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Come and contribute to the beer wall!
We've made a start.
In Le Mans tradition cheap blonde French beer is the beverage of choice!
We've made a start.
In Le Mans tradition cheap blonde French beer is the beverage of choice!
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Coverage on Eurosport starts at 1.15pm tomorrow.
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Okay, a pretty good weekend!
Was great to see everyone and thanks to all those that popped by/stayed over and partied on!
My first guests arrived at 2pm Saturday and my last left at 5.30pm today.
Twas a great laugh last night, thanks must go to Rick for lowering the tone for a change. Respect to Mike for consuming such huge quantities of Cobra and then going for a curry and presumably drinking more!
Great to meet Kev and also a nice surprise with Nick popping along this afternoon.
All in all, we'll do it again next year, providing we don't actually go of course!
Was great to see everyone and thanks to all those that popped by/stayed over and partied on!
My first guests arrived at 2pm Saturday and my last left at 5.30pm today.
Twas a great laugh last night, thanks must go to Rick for lowering the tone for a change. Respect to Mike for consuming such huge quantities of Cobra and then going for a curry and presumably drinking more!
Great to meet Kev and also a nice surprise with Nick popping along this afternoon.
All in all, we'll do it again next year, providing we don't actually go of course!
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Beer wall, though it was only Mark and I who drunk the French beer we bought! Still have more than a crate left!
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Hi lauren and mark
had a great time saturday thanks for the invite , Le mans trip next year already planning my route
thanks kev
had a great time saturday thanks for the invite , Le mans trip next year already planning my route
thanks kev