Wow - it's been a great day for Britain today. Not only have we won the bid for the Olympics in 2012 but looks like we'll be getting the start of the TdF in 2007!
Don't know which I'm most excited about. Sorry you didn't get the Olympics New York but it's been a very long time since we've had the Olympics in Britain. I've never been to an Olympics and I can't wait.
Really looking forward to the Tour starting in London too. I only live an hour from London by train so I'll be there cheering them all on. The last time it was here in the early 90's it actually came through my home town, here in Brighton. If it comes to to Brighton again I think I may well explode with excitement!!
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07-06-2005, 10:48 AM #1
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What a day for the UK!
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07-06-2005, 12:45 PM #2
Lookin' for tailwinds
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Do you have room for house guests? And their bikes?
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07-06-2005, 12:49 PM #3
Cheesecake...yummmmmm
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Where's the green font for "dripping with envy"?
I get to have pizza after this, right? No...wait...cheesecake....
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07-06-2005, 12:59 PM #4
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please don't explode MM, or at least not in the guest room
MightyMitre "If it comes to to Brighton again I think I may well explode with excitement!!
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try to contain yourself, could be a mess
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07-06-2005, 01:46 PM #5
"Breathe, Stupid!!" :)
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Congrats MM!! I'm truly envious!
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However, hmmmmmm....the mind's working now....
Looks like I need to seriously start planning a trip to visit the British relatives in July '07.....I better start saving for the airfare now!!
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07-06-2005, 01:57 PM #6
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Hey - maybe I should set up a guest hostel for all TE members & their SB's ( significant bikes!) to come and stay for the Tour 07. I could use my local knowledge to get us all a good spot to stand as the race comes through or maybe persuade them to let us all in the enclosure with the riders at the start of the stage.
Ahhhh - it's good to dream.
Seriously though, if anyone ever did decide to visit the Tour then let me know and we can get together.
Trek - I've reconsidered exploding thing and I might just fizz gently for a few days instead.
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07-06-2005, 02:15 PM #7
back of the autobus
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MM, be careful what you offer Originally Posted by MightyMitre
Snap.... do I hear .... Road Trip ?!?!
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07-06-2005, 02:54 PM #8
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Gin or Vodka? Make mine a large vodka- the Smirnoff is in the freezer and all ready and waiting as I type.... Originally Posted by jobob
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07-06-2005, 03:18 PM #9
I love headwinds! Really?
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I had heard about the winning bid on the Olympics MM and I was very happy for the UK!! But now the start of the Tour?? Nicely Done - as Phil Legget would say!
Here here for Merry Ol England!!!Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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07-06-2005, 06:50 PM #10
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I'm off to get tour books...........and a travel martini shaker. Originally Posted by jobob
MM, be careful what you offer
Snap.... do I hear .... Road Trip ?!?!
- jo "we'll make martinis" bob
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07-07-2005, 02:33 AM #11
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It was a very close call between us and Paris and in the announcement room about 50 press photographers were standing in front of the Paris camp waiting for the announcement, while there were about 4 of them in front of the British camp, such was the confidence that France would win. But when they said London loads of the press had to race across the room with all their gear to get a good shot of the London team. It was hilarious!
I do feel a bit sorry for Paris - everyone was devestated. This was the 3rd time they've gone for the bid and lost.
I like it Snap - I've just started work in an outdoor/camping shop. Shall I have a check through the stock and see if we've got any hidden at the back of the store next to the folding drinks cabinet. Originally Posted by snapdragen
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