Tim Bancroft Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I've got it, the fever- a mega dose of it as well- just hit me- RBRR- Madness- I cannot wait.Anyone else starting feel the symptons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just a little bit... it really is going to be awesome this time around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Euhh ... how's the car James .... :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm having it too since a couple of days. Dunno why, it just happened to me... I wasn't really bothered before but now it's the next big event on the calendar and really looking forward to it. Can't wait to get started at the Plough. (hope we make it that far) I was watching the 2004 photos yesterday and I already could feel the great atmosphere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I knew I had something on in october...better get on I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I know what you mean Tim. It just happens.One day you're all cool about it, the next your like a child who can't wait to go on holiday or something!I'm really starting to get excited now. This for me is my first proper drive in my car, and first 'mad' event. I'm on the edge of my seat now, as is my co-driver, who has never done anything this 'mad' before either and is getting even more excited about it than me.The Dambusters theme came on at work this afternoon and I immediately thought of the RBRR. Hmmm, I'm getting worried about myself... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Its weird so far this evening I have had conversations with 4 RBRR crews, some being colleagues on the Committee of the Club. A few have expressed the same thing- its some form of vibe that is taking over- scarey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Dambuster's theme?A great soundtrack for 100 Triumphs heading north on the A1 on the Friday night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Now it's drawing near and I'm feeling apprehensive, excited, skint and the car's no ready- yup, it's close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'd like to echo the words of the last speaker, with just one adjustment I'm really skint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Just got the bill for 2 and a half plane tickets to the UK... certainly raised my temperature a bit :PTim... got any sponsor forms?Hope Doug as prepared his car a well as promised... nothing we can't fix on the way!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 how do you get half a plane ticket Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 ... can't resist answering this along the lines of:"Book it in the name of 'Al Kyder' or 'Terry Wrist'"(I stole that from 'Chaser's War on Everything' www.chaser.com.au ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 James,Can you scan some sponsor forms and send to Andy T in Aus.Greeks, Bet your gutted eh! See you next year for the 10CR - we'd better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'll send Andy some PDFs tomorrow - need to fire up my old desktop... and can't be bothered to get out of bed right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=rbrgen,m=1156446328,s=13 date=1156463773]Greeks, Bet your gutted eh! See you next year for the 10CR - we'd better![/quote]Hmmm ... i'm pretending that it isn't happening:I definitely would like to be on the 3rd 10CR ... if there's a couple of seats going in a suitable car ... and I can get the sort of time off work that's needed to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm getting the fever big time, although I'd like it to be a few more weeks away than it actually is. I'm getting escited by the double whammy of doing the RBRR, AND getting my fully restored Spitfire back... Check out the blog! I spoke to Andy, my co-driver, a couple of days ago, and he's getting pretty hyped up about it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 My wee kid only counts as a 1/4 actually... doesn't even get a seat... hope she complains enough so I get my own back on the screaming kids I've endured on long-haul flights in the past ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 [quote by=andythompson link=Blah.pl?b=rbrgen,m=1156446328,s=17 date=1156495690]My wee kid only counts as a 1/4 actually... doesn't even get a seat... hope she complains enough so I get my own back on the screaming kids I've endured on long-haul flights in the past ;D ;D ;D[/quote]You need to pinch the kid to get it screaming at check in :-) Being a seasoned flyer (with kids) and having recently done a US trip in packed cattle class I really hope you can get some leg room - I now have the bitter sweet pleasure of my kids being old enough for their own seats, however 3 adult tickets and one "child" (90% of an adult) is wallet painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I bought my tickets a while back so the wallet pain is over. Not looking forward to the airport check in and the customs thing. :-/ The club needs someone in customs to let us go through quick! ::) Andy: What day are you arriving? Airline? Comming through Dulles? I will leave Dulles monday on British Airways flight BA0902 arriving Heathrow tuesday morning at 10:10 AM. I also know with my luck >:( will have a screaming rug-rat next to me that needs its diper (nappy) changed and one or two behind and in frount that will fight and throw up as that seems to be the norm, even in 1st class!!!! :'( Maby we can't smoke but at least the beer is non-stop and free :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi alL This my "first big time out" with the car. I will nearly be doing as many miles ( hopefully ) in two days a s I have done in the last 15 months.!!!!!. Hope the car stays intact. Yes it is very contagious ( ??? ). My co - driver is also gearing himself up.. This is from two OAP`s,, so not only for the younger ones... It`s coming far too quickly, but then again.... Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Malcolm, I think you are being coy about your co-driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Tim. I have only recently seen his "normal" driving. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patbarber Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The "Fever" for me started sometime about 2 weeks ago. The car is finally in a condition where I am looking for things to fix which really don't need to be touched. Searching for squeaks and rattles which after the first 100 miles in the car will no longer be heard and are usually of little concern. I actually had a bit of a panic attack today when I realized that I have to ship the car next week and there are so many things conspiring against me. First, the ship is scheduled to be 2 days late due storms in the Pacific. Hurricane Ernesto is currently between the ship and its next port. Finally the tight timing schedule when the car arrives in Southampton leaves very little "wiggle room" once it does arrive in the UK. All in all, I think I will survive, I have been through this before. I can get daily progress on the ETA in Southampton. I will know that my car is in the UK before we board the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 All the worries re shipping.. all I have to do is drive for 15mins to "The Plough". Still probably enough time to bed the car in. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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