Fun with Walshy last night

[stephanie plum]

Had some one to one tuition with Mr Walsh last night at North Weald - nasty man made me turn the traction control right off, not just down!!

The weather was on my side - short sharp showers which meant that everytime I came round the high speed bend the conditions were slightly different. Lots of lift off oversteer resulting in some spinning to start with, and then some fishtailing as I got a bit quicker catching it. Great fun, but also with a serious intent behind it. Better to get it all out of shape with him in my passenger seat and nothing to hit, than coming round a bend with a tyre wall looming.

I'm a big fan of Walshy - did a few days with him when I first bought my Elise, but didn't bother when I got the 2-11 - my mistake. A big moment coming through the bombhole at Snetterton last week brought me back to my senses, and reminded me that tuition is an investment in my no claims bonus.

I'd recommend him to anyone who needs to explore the limit of their new car in a safe environment.

See www.carlimits.com

[de_futter@msn.com]

Ding to that!

I did a couple of days with Walshy when I first got the 2-11. Was great fun and highly beneficial, even if it did almost trash a set of tyres!

I plan to do another couple of days with him at the start of next year - although I will leave the Walshy nights to you Jo

[stephanie plum]

Maybe we should get four of us together on a day come the Spring?

So that's me and Del - anyone else??

[de_futter@msn.com]

Oh yes please - a Walshy 2-11 day - now that sounds like enormous fun

Makes note to self not to go with a brand new set of tyres this time!

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Put me down for that too.

[stephanie plum]

One more then - who is it going to be?

No need to book a date till after Christmas, but I will sort then to find a date that suits us all.

[Scotty C]

Glad you enjoyed your lesson. I am heading down at the end of Oct for a day. Really looking forward to it as its been a long time since I have been on a big open airfield.

Scotty C

[stephanie plum]

Let us know when you're down - if you're staying over maybe we could get a few people together for a beer?

[Scotty C]

Thursday 23rd October we drive down.

Friday 24th Walshy day. I am not sure what the plan is. It might be a 4 person day or it might turn into a activity day as there are a few of us on a mini tour, but not all of them want to do the Walshy day. Crossing to France (this will be a nightmare as its Friday rush hour?)

Saturday 25th - Folembray, Northern France,

Sunday 26th - Abbeville, Northern East France, followed by ferry back to Englandshire

Monday 27th - Snetterton, Englandshire (well Norfolk)

Tuesday 28th- Oulton Park, Englandshire

Jo not sure if you have any of these dates booked with LOT. Think there is 10 of us total coming down from Scotland. Still to conform hotels. Are you sure you want to come out for a beer???

Then the 2-11 will be getting a well rested.

Scotty

[stephanie plum]

That's a bugger - I've had to put that whole weekend to one side car wise as I have a pal coming over from Australia and staying with me for the duration. I was pencilled in for Snet on the Monday and was hoping for Folembray too, but it wasn't to be

Sound like it will be a great trip - as Martin Donnelly always says - "drive fast, and don't crash".

Enjoy

[pgn340r]

Jo if u need a fourth to make up the numbers count me in. Paul

[stephanie plum]

Done Paul - I'll sort out a date for us all after Xmas. Prolly not be till March when I bring mine out of hibernation if that's ok with everyone?

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Sounds perfect - a good b'day present to myself

[de_futter@msn.com]

March sounds good for me too - I should be stirring out of hibernation myself by then

[tr@iko.lu]

I ll be in Abbeville on the 26TH oct .

See you there

Tam

[Bibs]

I'm keen to enjoy a day with Walshy myself at some point having recently completed the Lotus Driver Training day. It would be nice to put some of my new skills into practise in the Esprit

[pgn340r]

March is a bit early for me I don't come out of hib.ernation until July . Seriously late March sounds good.

Paul

[de_futter@msn.com]

As I heard it, you come out of hibernation in late July, go on holiday then start hibernating again in August