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by fish
Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Posted on Alf Whiskers FB
Replies: 5
Views: 2631

Re: Posted on Alf Whiskers FB

Sorry to hear this. We have some good memories of racing against Alf and Joanna at Snetterton. RIP.
by fish
Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: CHARLES GOLINVEAUX, BELGIUM
Replies: 1
Views: 2128

CHARLES GOLINVEAUX, BELGIUM

Some of you may remember Charles Golinveaux, known as Charly, who raced a classic outfit at Jehonville, Gedinne and Chimay, and I believe also at Carole. Charly had suffered from cancer for a long time and sadly died on 20 November. Remembering the good times. RIP Charly.
by fish
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Dick Hawes
Replies: 20
Views: 14435

Re: Dick Hawes

Many good memories of so much laughter and all the racing stories. What a character. Our sincere condolences to Pam.

Mick and Georgie
by fish
Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Phil Croft
Replies: 10
Views: 11635

Re: Phil Croft

So sorry to hear this. We spent a lot of time with him in the paddocks, in the bars, and on the journeys back and forth across the Channel. A really nice guy. RIP.

Mick and George
by fish
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Eddie Kiff
Replies: 6
Views: 10926

Re: Eddie Kiff

Only just seen this. Sorry to hear about Eddie. We saw him often at the Belgian races. Please pm us.
Please give him our very best wishes
Mick and George Salmon
by fish
Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Franco Martinel
Replies: 7
Views: 3936

Re: Franco Martinel

Such sad news. Our 'favourite Italian' - such a gentle man and a good friend to many in the paddocks of Europe. Remembering all the good times.
by fish
Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Race Office
Topic: Hyundai Construction Equipment Brands Hatch
Replies: 13
Views: 6002

Re: Hyundai Construction Equipment Brands Hatch

This may well annoy some people and I apologise in advance to Barry but the term female passenger is preferable to lady passenger.- please.
by fish
Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Big Phil
Replies: 4
Views: 3057

Re: Big Phil

So sorry to hear this news. A brilliant guy, held in great affection by many. A lot of good memories at the Belgian circuits. His red dungarees were amazing.

Remembering those good times.
George and Mick
by fish
Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Warwick Newman/ Howard Smith
Replies: 15
Views: 9998

Re: Warwick Newman/ Howard Smith

Sat on the grid with them a few times. Bought our second Ireson from Warwick (our first Ireson was ex Derek Jones purchased from Mick Barton)
by fish
Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: ASSEN Superside
Replies: 4
Views: 3119

Re: ASSEN Superside

Sorry to hear this. Get well soon Colin.
by fish
Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: antoine schmit
Replies: 10
Views: 6463

Re: antoine schmit

So very sorry to hear this. A fantastic man who loved the sidecars. Some very happy memories of times spent with Antoine, and the family, in the bar(s) at Gedinne and camping in his back garden. Sincere condolences to Annie and all the Schmit family.
by fish
Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Roger Keen,
Replies: 2
Views: 2898

Re: Roger Keen,

Our sincere condolences to Karen and all the family.

M & G
by fish
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Who's This ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3880

Re: Who's This ?

That looks like Ramon. I'll take a cuddle from Dick, but not the mud. Georgie
by fish
Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Internnational Darby
Replies: 40
Views: 12196

Re: Internnational Darby

His performance on stage at Oschersleben was something to behold! And in the circuit bar at Chimay. Fond of exposure.
by fish
Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Classic/Vintage/Where are they now?
Topic: Joanna Whisker
Replies: 8
Views: 4204

Re: Joanna Whisker

We still have contact with Joanna via Christmas cards, when she updates us with all her news. She is doing impressive stuff as a writer and journalist. She is still in that area of Kent. We saw Alf at one of the Lydden Burn-Ups a few years ago - I believe he fitted the tannoy system. Mum-E is correc...