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Amsterslam
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On 5/16/2008 Michael
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United Kingdom
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I did a quick trawl, youe prices are pretty good Sam. Similar price from Stanstead, but I did see the VLM flights from London City arnt bad at £114, as travel to and from the airport costs less.
£114select VLM Airlines
LCY 19:25
AMS 17:55
AMS 21:45
LCY 18:20
(1h 20m)0
(1h 25m)0
vlm-airlines.com: £114
£114select VLM Airlines
LCY 20:00
AMS 17:55
AMS 22:30
LCY 18:20
(1h 30m)0
(1h 25m)0
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Amsterdam World Cup August 2008 
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On 5/16/2008
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Looking at logistics for the Dutch race.
The total cost of this Easyjet flight is £75.33 without the travel insurance.
Can anyone find anything cheaper around similar times for the Race in Amsterdam?
Click here for link
London Gatwick (South) to Amsterdam on Friday 15 August
flight 5109; dep. Fri 15 Aug 19:15 arr. Fri 15 Aug 21:30 £32.99
Amsterdam to London Gatwick (South) on Sunday 17 August
flight 5110; dep. Sun 17 Aug 21:35 arr. Sun 17 Aug 21:45 £32.34
Sam
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PHOTOS......more uploaded- click picture!
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On 5/15/2008 Bish
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United Kingdom
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Pelle
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On 5/15/2008 RobA
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Well I can just see it now, the only Viking ever to go pillaging wearing a pair of comedy breasts brandishing a nodding bulldog in an aggressive manner - how Hannover would quake in its boots!
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Hannover
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On 5/15/2008
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Thanks for keeping us informed, Carsten. For God's sake let Pelle know, otherwise he might just show up and go on Viking rampage.
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HANNOVER CANCELLED!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On 5/15/2008 Carsten Pingel
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Unfortunately Hannover will not take place this year!
Amsterdam is the new place for the EURO's
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QA Later
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On 5/15/2008 RobA
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United Kingdom
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It looks like it'll be a case of going straight to the QA tonight. I should be there somewhere between 6.30 - 7pm.
Rob (LSD)
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PARIS
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On 5/13/2008 Bish
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United Kingdom
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A big thanks to all the Paris crew for a great weekends racing. Here are some of my observations and what needs doing for next year----- * Get fitter so I can take more practice runs so I can burn the course into my brain- Louis never seemed to tire! * Lose some weight so I can be mistaken for a Swede in my tight Lycra tee shirt- dammn you Antonio! * Take a net and a cage to lock up the lovable lunatic Pelle so we stand some sort of a chance in the AM's. He really does make a race, we all loved his humour and good nature * Learn to speak French so we could get a hotdog earlier. * Take more suntan lotion * Have at least three pairs of Vans- the footbraking was mental! * Take a gazebo to protect our delicate English hide from the sun * Take a bottle of disinfectant to every race to combat the smell of the Al Fresco toilet just below where we sat around waiting to race * Take more memory cards to snap more pics of the beautiful Parisien women * Avoid Louis Vuiton * Avoid taking your wife-only joking honey! * Have grippier griptape so you foot doesnt slide of at a crucial moment To name but a few. Seriously though loved the company of the very supportive British Team and the wackiness of the Euros. Anyone who didnt come please consider next year now. Its bloody unmissable. Vive la slalom!
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Le Weekend
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On 5/13/2008 RobA
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United Kingdom
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A big thanks to Jani and his crew for a great long weekends racing at the sun drenched Trocadero. I look forward to returning next year to collect the bits of me that I left on the slopes.
My hip now resembles something altogether “Turneresque”, different shades of blue, purple, red and yellow, it wouldn’t look out of place hanging on the walls of The Tate! However in the body wound art competition Chris “atlas-back” Hart beat me hands down with a perfectly formed map of Africa on his right shoulder as well as a host of other scrapes and grazes – wishing you a speedy recovery Chris.
I must, in an Oscar acceptance speech stylee, give thanks to the Boneless pads that saved my knee’s on no less than four separate occasions, not forgetting the TSG wrists guards, without which, I would definitely be typing this one handed!
On the new product front I can’t recommend the new Black Ops formula Hot spots enough, they’re *%£$* hot! I’m sure I speak for all of us that rode them over the weekend, awesome colours too! I’ll be at HP on Thursday if anyone wants to try them out.
Bish once again your superb lensmanship captured the atmosphere of the weekend brilliantly. I’m just tweaking my photos at the moment then I’ll post up the link.
Bring on NASS!!
Rob (LSD)
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HP
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On 5/13/2008 edwin
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United Kingdom
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So sorry about not turning up at HP tonight. Did'nt feel very well.
Got a phone call that started off "I have a call for you"....it was Michael in Brussels with Richy, so spent five mins talking to Richy which was nice!
Edwin (LSD)
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Slipa
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On 5/13/2008
SamG
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United Kingdom
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...was the most impressive Brit of the weekend, consistently qualifying high in the Ams and continued to practise the course until the cone layout was etched into his DNA. This was reflected by his strong performance and many clean runs.
Bish was also hugely competitive, qualifying well in both the straight and tight before retail yang requested a balance to his skating ying. It took me two years to make the qualifying round in Paris, godammit!
Rob gave Chris Hart a run for his money on the injury front, however unlike the Swiss Airflow star, the Englishman stoically continued despite the bangs and abrasions and bravely staved off the pain twinges with regular injections of 1664.
The Pros Paul and Michael gave ther 'fit young things' a good show for their money, especially as Team Sweden seem to be in training overdrive so as to be well refelected at the Gothenburg Worlds. Nevertheless, Kowalski, Ramon and Janis still seems to be the indomitable force when it comes to TS.
A blistering Parisien weekend!
Sam
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HP
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On 5/13/2008 Mick
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United Kingdom
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Ella and I will be there at 6.30 ish
Mick.
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ricky & maria
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On 5/13/2008 Michael
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Belgium
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Ed, I will pass on your regards and give them Annie-Mae news tonight. They arrive in Bruxelles in a couple of hours. Flying out from here.
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hyde Park
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On 5/13/2008 Louis
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I'll be there tonight.
slipa
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Paris
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On 5/13/2008
Mick
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United Kingdom
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Would someone who was at Paris like to
give me a short report and suggest a
picture I could use for the UKSSA website?
Cheers,
Mick.
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And Louis...
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On 5/13/2008
Martin
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United Kingdom
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Congrats to all the Brits! Great performances on your new deck Louis, qualifying ahead of old hands like Pelle and Sam was awesome!Glad you had fun Bish, despite Mrs Bish's shopping trip - a heavy price to pay...
MD
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Sam
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On 5/12/2008 Michael
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Well done Sam! And you beat Pelle too.
Well done everyone!
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NASS
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On 5/12/2008
PaulP
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United Kingdom
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Just got back from Paris, very hot 3 days - and now off to work.
Congrats to Sam for making 4th yesterday in a tough field.
Can't do Hyde Park but will be in the Queens Arms on Thursday. Clingfilm, ggod points, Hope to see you there or email me.
Foil shaper- we just found out about Nass and have to meet to discuss what exactly we can do
BTW The Friday meeting with the Nass organisers has been postponed by them for a few days.
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NASS-T-Slalom
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On 5/12/2008 foil shaper
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United Kingdom
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Oh man! What up with this event? I'm reaallyy interested in participating in this event. Paul what kind of courses would be available to run there?
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HP Tuesday
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On 5/12/2008 Louis
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United Kingdom
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I maaaaay possibly come along, depending on how tired I am after 3 days in paris (which was totally awesome, by the way). I'll post up here later whether im gonna be there.
Slipa
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PARIS PHOTOS
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On 5/12/2008 Bish
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United Kingdom
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Here is a little taster from the cheeky jester from Sweden!
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HP
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On 5/12/2008 edwin
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United Kingdom
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Anyone going to Hyde Park Tuesday evening as I'm working on Thursday evening so cant make it?
Richy Maria are you about, would love to see you guys.
Just saw the paris results....well done everybody especially Rob A and Bish very proud of you guys!!
Edwin (LSD)
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Pareeeeee
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On 5/12/2008 Michael
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Belgium
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Safe trip home guys, and girls. Some happy memories.
It was hot, fun, and best of all dry.
Hot dog followed by sweaty chicken anyone?
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NASS
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On 5/12/2008 Clingfilm
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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It should be mandatory for everyone to attend this event, even if it is not perfect roads etc (hopefully they are if Paul checked them). This is how you get to grow. Invite sponsors along to show their stuff, probably not allowed to sell.
For this you will need stuff for the crowd.
PA
Timing display boards
Commentator
We did this once at Eastbourne and it held the crowd better than anything else, mind you it was the hottest day.
You should also do demos and intro sessions (maybe -- insurance permitted).
I know I go on about this but I am sure you will need risk assessments.
Lets make the most and everyone, and I mean everyone, chip in to help.
If enough families my kids can do 6ft now for an event.
Chris
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