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Old 4 Mar 2021, 14:25 (Ref:4038620)   #351
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Definitely the right decision in the circumstances.

Presumably this is in consultation with the French government and is based on their plan for potential dates restriction will be lifted.
I fear it's more a finger in the air and what was most convenient for the WEC calendar. Good to see they've made it public anyway so people can plan. Was no chance it was going to run in June.


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Old 4 Mar 2021, 14:54 (Ref:4038639)   #352
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I fear it's more a finger in the air and what was most convenient for the WEC calendar.
Agreed.
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 15:21 (Ref:4038658)   #353
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Currently the LMC is still showing the early July dates. A tad optimistic methinks. I wonder if I'll ever get the opportunity to return. Now awaiting the next call from Travel Destinations.
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 15:43 (Ref:4038673)   #354
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Definitely the right decision in the circumstances.

Presumably this is in consultation with the French government and is based on their plan for potential dates restriction will be lifted.

Spot on Mal!

The continuing problem is that the Goverment here issued a plan last autummn, with dates for easing restrictions on a gradual basis, subject to new Covid-19 cases not exceeding 5000 per day for the planned easing to start on December 15 2020 with theatres, cinemas and Museums reopening. The target of a reduction to 5000 new cases was never met. Yesterday new cases stood at 26788, with a rolling 7 day average of 21272. So well over 5 times the government's 5000 startpoint for the opening of theatres etc, with cafés, bars and restaurants and sports halls another 5 weeks later as long as the 5000 new case ceiling was maintained.
So far only about 3.1 million people have had their first vaccination and around 1.7 million, their second jab.

Those new cases need to reduce by a long way before any crowd, even not exceeding 5000, would be authorised at a sporting event. The ACO now has about 8 weeks to announce a new plan for the event on 21/22 August.

Personally, I won't go to LM for anything resembling the Village concept. I want to take the caravan and park as ever on Houx, have two seats reserved at Tribune 17, meet all my old friends in various places (think of missing Pascal's Saturday meeting!) and so on.

Let's see what the club offers us at the end of April, be optimistic and hope it's worth buying.
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 15:54 (Ref:4038676)   #355
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I fear it's more a finger in the air and what was most convenient for the WEC calendar. Good to see they've made it public anyway so people can plan. Was no chance it was going to run in June.


Anyway the merry dance of re-arranging ferries begins again...
Quite right Simmi.
We are looking at peak French holiday season.
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Well new dates do not appear to clash with the silverstone classic, which is good as i intend being driven/driving around the circuit for the triumph stag anniversary parade. I know things may still change but lets hope all goes well
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 15:59 (Ref:4038678)   #357
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Those stats are sobering enough to make even Simon tee-total Christopher......
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 15:59 (Ref:4038679)   #358
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Fillon refers to holding it for a second year huis clos as 'unthinkable'.......

Edit. Sorry, didn't see your post Christopher......
No problem Andrew!
Although it may be something he has to consider...
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 16:10 (Ref:4038682)   #359
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Those stats are sobering enough to make even Simon tee-total Christopher......
They are sobering indeed, making me realise that it may be quite a while before I see any of my daughters and their families in UK. I last saw them in February 2020.
We are all tee-total round here

But, on the plus side, I was vaccinated for the first time yesterday with an appointment for the second jab at the end of this month.
Lucky me.
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 17:20 (Ref:4038703)   #360
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Well done. I have my first next Monday and the second in May.
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 18:06 (Ref:4038717)   #361
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Those stats are sobering enough to make even Simon tee-total Christopher......
They are quite shocking, so shocking in fact that i need a drink, now where did i put that bottle of scotch

But seriously lets hope the french authorities look at how they have done things so far and make changes
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But seriously lets hope the french authorities look at how they have done things so far and make changes
Keep the scotch busy… They didn't do much till now and usually see nothing…
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They are sobering indeed, making me realise that it may be quite a while before I see any of my daughters and their families in UK. I last saw them in February 2020.
We are all tee-total round here

But, on the plus side, I was vaccinated for the first time yesterday with an appointment for the second jab at the end of this month.
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Good to hear that you have or will get the jab soon!
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Old 4 Mar 2021, 19:22 (Ref:4038744)   #364
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Yes, my wife had hers organised by our surgery but as I'm a little bit younger, I've had to book my own. It'll be good to get it done.
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Yes, my wife had hers organised by our surgery but as I'm a little bit younger, I've had to book my own. It'll be good to get it done.
Had mine today at my local surgery - just a warning though ..... you just might feel a little shite in the evening following the jab! I certainly do!
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I had mine 2 weeks ago but the rest of my old school mates all seem to have dates for next weekend, some of my other friends in their 50's have already been done uk well on the way to all 50 plus having it or being offered it, lets hope everyone gets sorted soon
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Well imagine this Le mans gets a mention on the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/56284445

old news but the greatest race gets a mention, whatever next
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We have a cottage booked in Cornwall from 21st August, looks like I might be getting home on Monday might and driving down to Cornwall on the Tuesday morning if spectators are allowed in

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This evening they said people from 50 to 64 will be allowed to be vaccinated at half of April. First I didn't agree but to be sure to enter in the circuit in August It could give some advantage..........
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This evening they said people from 50 to 64 will be allowed to be vaccinated at half of April. First I didn't agree but to be sure to enter in the circuit in August It could give some advantage..........
Why wouldn't you agree Eric?
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Well imagine this Le mans gets a mention on the BBC

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old news but the greatest race gets a mention, whatever next
Sadly - it usually takes a big crash to reach the BBC .....
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Sadly - it usually takes a big crash to reach the BBC .....
i know, le mans is not usually even mentioned on the bbc, unless either a crash or an old F1 driver makes an appearance.
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i know, le mans is not usually even mentioned on the bbc, unless either a crash or an old F1 driver makes an appearance.


Old?

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Blimey, they must be running out of pessimistic Covid stories.......
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