Sat here blogging while Sarah's got the "girls" round. They're outside in the cold, I'm inside watching Franz Ferdinand at Glastonbury. Just the way I like Festivals.....none of this nasty camping in the dirt rubbish!
Went for suit fitting today for Col's wedding - I'm Best Man! Downside is, it's the same weekend as Barry S-S's 1 hour race at the Spa 6 hours meeting. I'm s-o-o peeved. I've told Col so! But back to the story. Had the fitting. Felt like a cross between a Victorian Bank Manager and a penguin - why do people insist we wear this stuff? Being honest, Col, you're spending £250+ on this, we'd look just as smart in our ordinary suits, why not put the money towards a kart race? Ah well, "ours not to reason why..." And no, I'm not posting any pictures.
Went to London yesterday, Kew Gardens and the London Eye for Sarah's birthday present. Kew not really something I'm interested in, but the Eye was good. Actually would happily have spent more time on the South Bank watching the performing arts.
Midget rear wings are coming on well. Bit of fettling tomorrow and they'll be ready for spraying :-)
Alex did well at karting last week, made the final. You can just see him on Will Foulkes's video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb0_U6fGWjY - 6th on the grid, blue Sabelt Stratos-K kartsuit. Bought him a black visor for his crash helmet this week - see what you think on www.alextyler.co.uk - it clearly worked for him!
Said this was random thoughts. Now just got to decide whether to pour another large whiskey or have a cup of coffee. Decisins, decisions......
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Friday, 12 June 2009
State of the Nation?
Hah, somewhat prophetic comment from me: "Chatsworth Rally Show...[is]...a toe-in-the-water exercise". Never SEEN so much water falling from the sky. Really kept the paying customers away, and such a shame because it was a good event. We sold some stuff - another Uvex fp3 out there in use, so it wasn't all bad - but the crowds weren't there. Nil desperandum though - we're out again at the Silverstone Classic race meeting. Well, we've got these terrific printed stand backdrops from T5 Design, it's such a shame not to use them :-) And we may make some money, besides the brand-building opportunities.
Been looking at the business accounts, and during this downturn/recession/depression/opportunity (according to your views) we're increasing our business by 22% year-on-year. I've been spending a fortune and a lot of time on marketing - mind you, it's my qualification, I should do! - and it's helping us grow at a time everone else is cutting back. Quiet today mind you, so mustn't count my chickens.
Ooh, just remembered, great excitement, my shiny new racing licence will actually be used this year after all! Got a seat in David's MG Montego at MG Live in July. Huge excitement. The Midget won't be ready of course (although it looks a treat now on its RWA wings and Kim's going to do the welding next week) so a race in Monty Zoomer's Revenge should be a hoot. I'm sharing with Mike Heath - we're about the same size, so changeovers should be slick. Bouncing up and down in anticipation already.
Been looking at the business accounts, and during this downturn/recession/depression/opportunity (according to your views) we're increasing our business by 22% year-on-year. I've been spending a fortune and a lot of time on marketing - mind you, it's my qualification, I should do! - and it's helping us grow at a time everone else is cutting back. Quiet today mind you, so mustn't count my chickens.
Ooh, just remembered, great excitement, my shiny new racing licence will actually be used this year after all! Got a seat in David's MG Montego at MG Live in July. Huge excitement. The Midget won't be ready of course (although it looks a treat now on its RWA wings and Kim's going to do the welding next week) so a race in Monty Zoomer's Revenge should be a hoot. I'm sharing with Mike Heath - we're about the same size, so changeovers should be slick. Bouncing up and down in anticipation already.
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Rally Show Chatsworth
Wow, the variety of the international racing driver....two weekends ago racing at spa, last weekend marshalling at an MG Car Club event at the Charmy Down airfield just outside Bath, this weekend working on the racewear.co.uk stand at the Rally Show at Chatsworth! Can't get much more diverse than that.
Last weekend was fun, Alex's first attempt at marshalling and I had him timing and measuring like a good 'un. (Pic will follow) All went pear shaped when I got back and sent 4 hours in casualty after the mother fell over and cut her leg :-( Nothing serious thankfully.
The car's packed now, ready to go to the Rally Show. I don't know what it'll be like, so I'm only taking a few samples of racesuits and some gloves and accessories for sale. Very much a toe-in-the-water to see who goes along. I'm on my own on Saturday, but Andrew's coming on Sunday to help out, so I should get off the stand and see some of the fun. Looking forward to it! I'll keep you posted.
Last weekend was fun, Alex's first attempt at marshalling and I had him timing and measuring like a good 'un. (Pic will follow) All went pear shaped when I got back and sent 4 hours in casualty after the mother fell over and cut her leg :-( Nothing serious thankfully.
The car's packed now, ready to go to the Rally Show. I don't know what it'll be like, so I'm only taking a few samples of racesuits and some gloves and accessories for sale. Very much a toe-in-the-water to see who goes along. I'm on my own on Saturday, but Andrew's coming on Sunday to help out, so I should get off the stand and see some of the fun. Looking forward to it! I'll keep you posted.
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