So what have you done today..?

It is nice, it was Mrs GG who chose it, not that she has at any point reminded me of that, and there is a pub or 6 in the vicinity. Would recommend it if anyone was thinking of coming here, breakfast is excellent apart from the ruined black pudding.

 

Booked the Diavel v4 in for 1st service at Jhp Cov

 

Don’t know if you’ve been before, but for anyone else, you’ve not lived until you’ve seen a Top Fuel Dragster at full chat.

I’m no particular fan of drag racing, but those things are a must see.

 

It's a visceral and absolutely unforgettable experience. You don't just see or hear it, but also feel it, like a bomb going off.

 

I stood at the barrier on the pit side not far past the Christmas tree, without ear defenders. When they drew level all I could hear was a high pitched whistle.

(And don't forget the smell of nitromethane, rubber and bleach)

 

I'm glad it's not just me that enjoys Santa Pod.

It really is a full body experience when the top Fuel guys launch if you are near the start line.

And of course full respect to the Bike guys, not sure how their arms aren't 6' long.

One of the plans we have for our new motorhome is to camp there for the weekend so I don't do the drive there and back in a a day.

 

above plus funny cars. Lucky to witness "Slammin Sammy" do a few passes in the hydrogen peroxide car, but although quick it still wasn't as sensational as the wheel-driven cars.

 

Have you ever seen Eric Teboul run his HP Rocket bike at Santa pod? - Bonkers.

Unfortunately I think he retired a few years ago as I've not seen him for a while.

If you manage to find you way to Flame and Thunder https://santapod.co.uk/flame-and-thunder.php, they sometimes light the bonfire by backing one of their own rocket cars up to it.

 

Regulars may gather that I was, in my youth, prodigiously stupid.

 

It has to be said though, if there is any chance of rain don't by a ticket in advance and check the forecast carefully.

I've driven all the way there several times to spend hours watching them dry the track with their jet engine on a trailer.

 

Mmmmm, perhaps we'll have to look at a forum gathering at a Santa Pod event next year.

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Just back from the dentist.

Oh how we laughed!

 

I think that's the point of youth isn't it?

Like standing behind the start line at a motocross event....

 

I'm not sure on the DVLA road rules these days, but if you're not switched on your off down the road with a very expensive repair bill.
Just a thought on anybody coming from overseas driving on the left instead of the right are their rules different to ours.

 

discovered that my engine light is not because of a blocked EGR valve, so onto the next one..

 

PayPal generally side with the purchaser, which is why I mostly avoid it when being paid if I don't 'know' the seller.

But it does take time for the process if you have a dispute though IME.

 

Had a cracking ride out on the Darmah up to the Classic Motor Hub. Clear blue skies with just a hint of chill in the air, the motor was fuelling well, pulling hard, sounding strong and the new chain was lovely & smooth.

On the return trip I was err.. pressing on somewhat with an Audi of some sort (A3 I think) in tow. Nothing serious or dangerous just a rapid few jolly miles with a cheery thumbs up as we went our separate ways.

And to cap it all Rachel Riley was wearing one of her skin tight low cut frocks on countdown.

 

Rode from Quiberon in Brittany to Caen, all on D roads. Over 200 miles and loved it.
Bike will need the biggest clean ever

 

Jersey Zoo today. Any similarity between this photo and a forum member of your acquaintance is entirely down to your imagination…