Octopus of Odstock
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Because my first DDP entry contained loads of Octogenarians. Trying to think of other Octo words I failed miserably & could only think of Octopus. I added Odstock as 1) It starts with O
2) I was born there
3) Odstock needs the publicity.
I would very much like to change my name but I can't be arsed. Decided I might as well stick with it for this forum as well rather than be clever.
Thing is I have lots of
Nonagenarians & Centerians (sp.) in the DDP 2006 entry, so maybe I think about a change in 2007.... 
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Well, he's got a point, look at Rick Parfitt. On my possible list then cancer-free so off. Good thing I held back.
I am Octopus of Odstock (obviously). Doing pretty well this year but have seen myself slide from 2nd down to about equal 17th where I am now.
Super-strong DDP team in 2006 I think. My joker is a gamble but one that might just pay off dividends. Should be an interesting competition - I alwys look forward to seeing who people have chosen at the start of the year.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surviving_Vet...First_World_War
says there are 85 left but some plonker has included two from a TV documentary shown recently. All very well & good but those two have since died as the programme is three years old.
It is pretty certain that Ross of Australia, the three Canadians & most of the British-based veterans, especially Patch & Allingham will get enough coverage when they die.
Serious Contenders for Next Years List
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Caroll Shelby is a good choice. Suffered with heart problems for aeons until he had a heart transplant back in 1990 (ish). Since then, it has given him a new lease of life, but now in his 80's, with previous heart problems and being overweight, I wouldn't be surprised to see him go.
Another car related person that is possible would be Toulo de Graffenried, now 91 & winner of the 1949 British GP.