On Mon, 8 Mar 1999, Russ Moore wrote:
> Amici,
> So there we were, a small group of compadres and myself, assembled to watch
> the first Formula 1 race Live on Speedvision from Australia. This being one
> step removed from a religous experience and awaited for the last month. The
> Guiness was at the proper temp, the snacks stood ready, all is well in the
> world. The promo came on, the program started and POOF! BLACK SCREEN!!!!
> ACCK!
>
> An instant later a call goes to HBO Direct only to find out there's some
> issue about no contract being signed. RATS! Anyone else experience this?
> Better yet, anyone else find a site or service that carried the race?
One word:
Speedvision
Not to rub salt in the wounds - it was a pretty cool race. Lots of
unexpected happenings. I think they show it again tonite (Monday, 8-Mar-99).
> Russ
rml
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