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Old 05-07-2015, 04:36 PM
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Look what DHL delivered today! EDIT: Pics/Videos Added

Yup, Thursday FP 1 & 2 in Monaco!

Saturday our tickets are at will call and we will be in the Tabac grandstand facing the harbor,yachts and Sunday I'm going to score some seats in a balcony somewhere, haven't decided yet.


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We'll be in "T" right across from the pits and just before Le Rascasse.

Here's the view from that grandstand:





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Awesome, dude!
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Enjoy Chief!
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Awesome

We expect updates while you are there and a full report when you return.
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You'll get plenty of updates . . . stay tuned! I've dreamt of going to Monaco since I was a kid.
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
You'll get plenty of updates . . . stay tuned! I've dreamt of going to Monaco since I was a kid.
my dad has talked about taking my brother and I since we were youngsters. He's never had the $$$ to do so but its always been a dream. maybe in a couple years I'll have enough cabbage to bank roll his trip and we can go. Enjoy dude.
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Congrats! Very cool.

Can't wait for the updates.
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Have a great time!
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Well, I did a lot of searching, reviewing, and cost-comparing and am pulling the trigger on this view:










So, I won't be getting sucker punched by Hulkenberg after all as this is the Midi Terrace at the Hotel Hermitage overlooking the run up from Ste. Devote to Casino Square. I cannot freaking WAIT!!!

Linky:http://senategrandprix.com/race-view...race-hermitage
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It's on my bucket list
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Wow...sweet!
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got the last 2 tickets available for this terrace. super stoked
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Congrats and enjoy -
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Whatever you do, don't do this on tv.


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Whatever you do, don't do this on tv.


We will be across from Yachts on Saturday-that's what I def will be looking for!
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When do you head over?
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been in Europe for 1-1/2 weeks already. In Nice now.

View out hotel room window (Le Negresco)


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Quite jealous. One day.

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It's on my bucket list
Agreed
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Chef here's some Monaco gp viewing tips from Ted

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Off to Monaco via train from Nice. This should be interesting, it's overcast and rain is lingering around. If it's wet and so far calling for a dry forecast, I wonder if the cars will even hit the track for practice this morning. If not, Mrs. is gonna be pissed!!
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Chef here's some Monaco gp viewing tips from Ted

Sky Sports F1 2014: Luxury vs Limited Budget in Monte Carlo - YouTube
I'll go Natalie's route (just as long as she's buying and boinking)
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Made it!!
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If you get a chance check out "Old City Nice", the older original Nice near the center. Really cool place to walk around, alot of cafes, bakeries, and other shops.
Been two decades since I was there, but it stuck in my memory as one of the coolest places next to Monza, Italy




Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
been in Europe for 1-1/2 weeks already. In Nice now.

View out hotel room window (Le Negresco)



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Made it!!
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I'll go Natalie's route (just as long as she's buying and boinking)
Luxury looks good on her that's for sure. I at Teds comment when the causing came off the sausage.
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lots and lots of yachts








Nico comes out and shakes Lauda's hand (after running up and down the stairs next to Hamilton's garage about a dozen times)<br/>








Jesse waves hello

















this car does NOT sound good in person.
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Thanks, Chief. I feel like I'm there in person myself. Can you buy me a beer?
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Very nice pictures chief! Enjoy!
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Looks like you are having an amazing time!!!
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you would not believe how close you are in the first row of the T grandstands to the track-have never been that close to F1 cars before-incredible!
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
you would not believe how close you are in the first row of the T grandstands to the track-have never been that close to F1 cars before-incredible!
Pour it on Chief. We aren't jealous.
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sorry, didn't mean it that way at all; more like GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!!
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Tabac!





<br/>Ricciardo getting after it FP3





Renault 3.5 that crashed out of quail right before we got there





Charlie Whiting inspecting the repairs made to the Armco post-crash





Kimi!





through the swimming pool complex





Grandstand K, section 8, Row J. I think the seats to get are the ones in the background-that's Section 9 of Grandstand K. They have an awesome view there down the track.<br/>
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A couple of vids, 1 from Tabac and the other from the Terrace

5/23/15-Qualifying
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5/24/15-Race Re-start

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Awesome! Thanks, Chief.


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