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I went today at 11ish and parking was tight but I got in. It didn't help when some people parked their cars over 1 1/2 bays making it impossible to get another car in. Being the first time for me to attend, I thought it was a good show. Some very very lovely machines on display and listening to the anecdotes of Sammy Miller et al was a treat.

Im going there today (Sunday) around 11ish

The main feature that I like there is the fuel tank under the seat to lower centre of gravity. Otherwise, it looks like the parts are well made but nothing special in the development area. I wish someone would give me a 100k to design a chassis... would love to have a go p.s. as the Telford International Centre where the show is is only about 2.5 miles from my house, I better get down there for a look me thinks.

An Englishman, Irishman & Scotsman go for a job at the SAS The Englishman goes up to the sergeant and says, " Right, what do you want me to do?" The Sergeant says, "Well, You have to be real tough to be in the SAS right?" The Englishman says " Yes sir!" "Well here is a loaded pistol. I have put your wife in that room. I want you to go in there and shoot her dead!" The Englishman says," Well, I have been married 15 years and I love my wife. I couldn't do that. This jobs not for me" .... and he walks off. He says the same thing to the Scotsman and he says.. " I have been married 20 years and I love my wife too. I couldn't do that. This jobs not for me" .... and he walks off. He says the same thing to the Irishman and he says " That's no problem. Give me the gun!".. and in the room he goes. Then the sergeant hears, BANG,BANG ... BANG,BANG.... BANG. And then a load of noise with tables and chairs flying al over the place... After 5 minutes of this, the Irishman walks out and says to the sergeant " You B******d! You could have told me they were blanks!....... I had to strangle the Bitch"

'Bout sums you up don't it mate - Everything you post on facebook is about eating! Fat b*******

Sam Haslam won. Ross second and not sure of third.

Looks like he's shaping up on it ok to me Bike looks mint too .

and your point is ? by the way, anyone going tomorrow? See you there all being well

I have great hopes for electric trials bikes of the future. Remember that a lot of 4 - 6 year olds riding oset's will make the transition to bigger bikes quite easy so if they are available, they will be buying them - 10 years or less I reckon

and it begs the question . Why hasn't anyone developed a decent hybrid!.. and I dont mean a gas gas pampera, I mean a competitive hybrid

Civil servants and BBC employees never seem to be affected.. !

I saw Wiggy get a 5 at the USA WTC on the Sunday (section 7 I think ) . I had a clear view of the section and there was a point on the exit where he was deemed to ride over the flag. All the riders were taking the same line and clearly to my view, he was inside the line. He protested to the observer in a polite way and got nowhere. Annoyed he rode off but still took it well even though that 5 cost him the win as he finished 3 points behind Loris Gubian for second place. .....but have you seen Laia Sanz protest to an observer on a bad day ! Geez , dummy out the pram job or what ! ( she's not alone though ... ) I sorta protested to an observer once as she gave me a 1 when I took a 3. It was funny as she wasn't happy punching out the rest of the holes to give me the 3 as the riders were stacking up . Honesty is the best policy and all that! Wish I hadn't mentioned it.

ditto It's not all doom and gloom though! There are some industries doing ok amongst all of this. Just need to get some confidence back and were off again! Now only if the media could start telling us about some of the good things that are happening out there

Wow, that's Insane! I was expecting to see him do a conventional splat into that big step. Did anyone else try that?

Farce totally

Thought you were off for a cuppa ? Can't keep away can ya

Ha Ha - You mad or what ! But thanks anyway

So Big John told me ..

Who's the dude Dave who started the trials central group on Facebook ?

You mean Wiggys got one coz you have ?

Armstrong,Matchless, BMW. Jawa, Vincent, NSU, Italjet,Garelli, Gilera

Wow, thats impressive first time out! Well done Wiggy . Looks like Sam had a good ride too. Nice one!

Email sent thanks

You haven't got any decent stills of him have you? I am working on his site update and desperately need some decent pics of him. Many thanks in advance. Ian

Bikespace likes drops offs - not sure he would take that one on