| The finish being so tight it was difficult to find a clear winner, so all stakes were returned. This opening game served to bring everyone together, and probably to bring at least 4 people to hate me and Big AI, but I am working on the assumption that if I stay close to my minder at all times I should be OK. Another game was suggested by a Ady and Steve. The funnel and coin gag looked to have been rumbled, but fortunately there's always one, and this time was no exception. Choosing the smallest person in the group seemed a little harsh but fair. Local strongman MR GEOFF DEACONwanted to demonstrate his immense strength, and required 3 volunteers. These were soon found, and took their positions in the centre of the auditorium. The 3 locked themselves together in the required way, 20 seconds passed, and then Ady realised he was going nowhere. Everyone a winner . Next up: MR JASON VON LEDERHOSEN (German descent) demonstrating how to pick up girls in a crowded marquee. The increadible thing was he only used 2 fingers. Amazing. I knew the only other way to pick up a woman using 2 fingers was to turn them upside down and carry them between thumb and forefinger like a six pack, but I judged then was not the time, or indeed the audience to demonstrate that particular skill. The evening ran late into the night, and even into the early morning I was told. Sunday dawned, and with it the realisation that too much alcohol gives me a headache. A bowel howl warned me of imminent danger and I proceeded to the appropriate place to build a log cabin. Back to tea and chat with the German party.It must have been way past lam because others were up. A meeting, and an earlier than planned start on the track.(No Nigel, that's NOT a misprint !). Times were all very close, and the lead changed hands almost every time someone new went out .It was decided to run all day and whoever held the fastest time at the end would be declared the winner. Easy. The break for lunch saw repairs a plenty. Jason von German realised his nearside rear wheel had less bolts in it than Gav's todger. Close call. The flying Andy Allen ( World's nicest racing driver) ran strongly until the scurge of Woolley Welding struck. Only kidding, suspension failure put him out. As it did me. Nick Threlfall worked tirelessly to repair Playstation 2 and was rewarded with a strong showing. The Panzer division rolled efficiently on, as only the Germans could, and most other drivers had good days. It was nice to see the Popemobile working on a Sunday again (my ex car), and Jacques "taught him everything I know" Lacey was there, only wishing he'd once worked at Kwik Fit and passed that knowledge onto the unlucky Dan Dare, as yet again he was overtaken yards from the line by one of his own wheels. Ady W had been quick all weekend and held onto his advantage right to the end with some superb driving. Mr Motorvpof sport Keith Felstead, running an engine built before the Berlin Wall went up, never mind came down,and realising it may be on its last legs (a thought he's had on previous occasions about pieces of his equipment) decided if it was going to go, it was going to go with a bang. Avoiding the racing line at all times he careered around the tight circuit and took an impressive second place. I believe most people had a good weekend car wise and the closeness of the times proves it . |
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