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#21
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by MiniDave - April 13, 2024, 07:18:16 AMHang on, when did you get that one? (the car I mean!)
#22
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by MPlayle - April 12, 2024, 08:41:14 PMShe's growing up fast.
#23
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by Brit_in_TX - April 12, 2024, 08:05:32 PMI had an assistant tonight.
Getting her interested early!
Getting her interested early!
#24
The Lounge / Re: F1 - 2024
Last post by Brit_in_TX - April 12, 2024, 07:59:58 PMQuote from: MiniDave on April 12, 2024, 12:27:04 PMI wouldn't be surprised to see Carlos sign with Mercedes now that Alonso has re-signed with Aston - it's really the only top-ish team he can go to right away, but I also wouldn't be surprised to find it's a short term contract, with their Kimi Antonelli waiting in the wings and Wolff wanting to get him behind the wheel of an F1 car ASAP.
Carlos in a 2 year contract, Kimi goes to Williams and replaces Carlos at Mercedes in 26 as he goes to Audi?
I don't think anyone wants to go to Alpine, so those two guys are pretty much stuck if they want to stay on the grid. I had Yuki going to replace Baby Stroller, but I'm just not sure Daddy Bigbux would let that happen, no matter how poorly he does. Made sense to put Yuki in a more high profile Honda team, and I believe Aston (at least in Alonso's hands) will continue to improve - it may wind up dragging Stroll Jr. up the order too, who knows?
I think Perez will get another 1 year contract at Red Bull as long as he drives as well as he has been this year.....so I doubt either Yuki or DannyRickyBobby will be going there next year. So where does that leave both of those guys? Right where they are, except if Danny doesn't really get going, Liam will be replacing him for sure. Danny could be "retired" again.....and this time it will be permanent.
Agree with everything you said. There are still 12 seats available, so a lot of dancing until the music stops.
#25
Daves Garage / Re: Racing Green 89 Mini
Last post by MiniDave - April 12, 2024, 07:56:48 PMI was overwhelmed!
The place was newly opened and absolutely crammed with people dying to spend their money in there. Don tried the BBQ sandwich and pronounced it "cafeteria" quality. I didn't get into the bathrooms to see how many stalls I could hit.
I did gas up (ethanol free!) but I had stuff to clean my own windshield, so I didn't look for the squeegee.
No question.......it was an "experience"!
The place was newly opened and absolutely crammed with people dying to spend their money in there. Don tried the BBQ sandwich and pronounced it "cafeteria" quality. I didn't get into the bathrooms to see how many stalls I could hit.
I did gas up (ethanol free!) but I had stuff to clean my own windshield, so I didn't look for the squeegee.
No question.......it was an "experience"!
#26
Daves Garage / Re: Racing Green 89 Mini
Last post by BruceK - April 12, 2024, 07:19:48 PMWait. You visited a Buc-ees and you didn't mention the gigantic clean restrooms? Or the barbecue station? Or the 75 linear feet of soda fountains? :)
You do get some points for acknowledging the 100+ gas pumps though... :)
I had no idea the pump prices changed throughout the day. The thing that frustrates me is there are no squeegees at the gas pumps to clean your windshield. I guess they want you to not waste that time on your windshield when you could be in the store buying merchandise!
You do get some points for acknowledging the 100+ gas pumps though... :)
I had no idea the pump prices changed throughout the day. The thing that frustrates me is there are no squeegees at the gas pumps to clean your windshield. I guess they want you to not waste that time on your windshield when you could be in the store buying merchandise!
#27
The Lounge / Re: F1 - 2024
Last post by MiniDave - April 12, 2024, 12:27:04 PMI wouldn't be surprised to see Carlos sign with Mercedes now that Alonso has re-signed with Aston - it's really the only top-ish team he can go to right away, but I also wouldn't be surprised to find it's a short term contract, with their Kimi Antonelli waiting in the wings and Wolff wanting to get him behind the wheel of an F1 car ASAP.
Carlos in a 2 year contract, Kimi goes to Williams and replaces Carlos at Mercedes in 26 as he goes to Audi?
I don't think anyone wants to go to Alpine, so those two guys are pretty much stuck if they want to stay on the grid. I had Yuki going to replace Baby Stroller, but I'm just not sure Daddy Bigbux would let that happen, no matter how poorly he does. Made sense to put Yuki in a more high profile Honda team, and I believe Aston (at least in Alonso's hands) will continue to improve - it may wind up dragging Stroll Jr. up the order too, who knows?
I think Perez will get another 1 year contract at Red Bull as long as he drives as well as he has been this year.....so I doubt either Yuki or DannyRickyBobby will be going there next year. So where does that leave both of those guys? Right where they are, except if Danny doesn't really get going, Liam will be replacing him for sure. Danny could be "retired" again.....and this time it will be permanent.
Carlos in a 2 year contract, Kimi goes to Williams and replaces Carlos at Mercedes in 26 as he goes to Audi?
I don't think anyone wants to go to Alpine, so those two guys are pretty much stuck if they want to stay on the grid. I had Yuki going to replace Baby Stroller, but I'm just not sure Daddy Bigbux would let that happen, no matter how poorly he does. Made sense to put Yuki in a more high profile Honda team, and I believe Aston (at least in Alonso's hands) will continue to improve - it may wind up dragging Stroll Jr. up the order too, who knows?
I think Perez will get another 1 year contract at Red Bull as long as he drives as well as he has been this year.....so I doubt either Yuki or DannyRickyBobby will be going there next year. So where does that leave both of those guys? Right where they are, except if Danny doesn't really get going, Liam will be replacing him for sure. Danny could be "retired" again.....and this time it will be permanent.
#28
The Lounge / Re: F1 - 2024
Last post by Brit_in_TX - April 12, 2024, 08:07:00 AMThe only issue for the Andretti buying Alpine, is the deal they have with GM (Cadillac) for engines in the future. The motorsport.com article said that any sale of the "Enstone" team would include a commitment to use Renault engines for a minimum period of time.
Alonso resigning settles one of the seats for next year. I agree that they need to start looking for an alternative for the 2nd seat at Aston. Whilst I could see Yuki going as part of the Honda deal, he looks like he is in the prime spot to take over for the 2nd Red Bull seat. Pretty sure he would prefer to be the second driver at Red Bull than at Aston.
In other Red Bull driver news, Danny Ric's seat is under pressure. Rumor on Reddit is he has been given a timeline to get on par with Yuki, otherwise they are going to replace him with Liam Lawson.
And final Reddit rumor, that Carlos Sainz has signed with Mercedes. The same publication that broke the Hamilton to Ferrari story is saying that it is a done deal and they are working out the best time to announce.
Alonso resigning settles one of the seats for next year. I agree that they need to start looking for an alternative for the 2nd seat at Aston. Whilst I could see Yuki going as part of the Honda deal, he looks like he is in the prime spot to take over for the 2nd Red Bull seat. Pretty sure he would prefer to be the second driver at Red Bull than at Aston.
In other Red Bull driver news, Danny Ric's seat is under pressure. Rumor on Reddit is he has been given a timeline to get on par with Yuki, otherwise they are going to replace him with Liam Lawson.
And final Reddit rumor, that Carlos Sainz has signed with Mercedes. The same publication that broke the Hamilton to Ferrari story is saying that it is a done deal and they are working out the best time to announce.
#29
The Lounge / Re: F1 - 2024
Last post by MiniDave - April 11, 2024, 11:46:37 AMYeah, I'm not buying that......
One thing that I predicted may be coming true - Alpine is taking offers for its F1 team, and the #1 buyer - Andretti. I've said all along that that's the simplest, quickest, easiest way for them to get on the grid, especially since they were planning to use Renault motors.....although Alpine say they're not for sale, the rumors just keep getting stronger that that's exactly what they are.
We'll see what happens.
Another thing that happened today......Alonso resigned with Aston. I wonder what they're going to do with the underperforming Stroll the younger? I read one suggestion that they hire Yuki to pair with Fred, since they're going to be the defacto Honda team next year, and Yuki is sponsored by Honda - seems like a good match all around.
One thing that I predicted may be coming true - Alpine is taking offers for its F1 team, and the #1 buyer - Andretti. I've said all along that that's the simplest, quickest, easiest way for them to get on the grid, especially since they were planning to use Renault motors.....although Alpine say they're not for sale, the rumors just keep getting stronger that that's exactly what they are.
We'll see what happens.
Another thing that happened today......Alonso resigned with Aston. I wonder what they're going to do with the underperforming Stroll the younger? I read one suggestion that they hire Yuki to pair with Fred, since they're going to be the defacto Honda team next year, and Yuki is sponsored by Honda - seems like a good match all around.
#30
The Lounge / Re: What did you do in your sh...
Last post by MiniDave - April 08, 2024, 11:22:51 AMNow you're going to make me go measure it and do math - oh wait I can't, it's the eclipse! 