More, Same, Less

CombeMarshal · 20 Sep 2005, 16:48 (Ref:1412356)

Next year will you Marshal,

MORE
LESS or the
SAME?

Can't think where I got this Idea from!

Lee

danccooke · 20 Sep 2005, 16:53 (Ref:1412364)

i voted more however really it will be roughly the same just i will try to organise the weekends i have to work better with the timetable so i don't have to miss so many.
basically i think i do roughly on average from march to september 3 out of 4 weekends
sometimes a load on the trot and then a couple of week break. you always look forward to those breaks thinking, mmmm have a lay in bumble about relaxing, come the weekend you're thinking god i wish i was at the circuit.

Hepatic · 20 Sep 2005, 17:09 (Ref:1412386)

i'm probably gonna do less as recently my work has suffered, as has my health a little. Think i over-did the summer and too many consecutive weekends has taken it's toll, esp the Silverstone weekend. Will try to be more selective in which weekends i do and ensure adequate gaps so i don't overstretch myself...

ascarmarshal · 20 Sep 2005, 17:20 (Ref:1412399)

I will be doing 100% less

devon kev · 20 Sep 2005, 17:29 (Ref:1412405)

Same amount of hillclimbs,but must try and get a few more circuits in next year

The Fat Clerk · 20 Sep 2005, 17:34 (Ref:1412407)

Same - 70/80 days from MSA Steward/Clerk./Observer/ Flag/ I.O/ Incident

CsM · 20 Sep 2005, 17:41 (Ref:1412414)

more more more

Mark Mitchell · 20 Sep 2005, 17:46 (Ref:1412422)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

Same - 70/80 days from MSA Steward/Clerk./Observer/ Flag/ I.O/ Incident

Or if you're at Donington - all the above duties will be done on same day!!

gwar · 20 Sep 2005, 17:52 (Ref:1412427)

I love traveling all over the country to loads of circuits; thats going to have to change due to financial reasons; cost of fuel ect....

alec · 20 Sep 2005, 18:01 (Ref:1412435)

Probably more, as i've only done Prescott this year.

Crazy Marshal · 20 Sep 2005, 18:32 (Ref:1412464)

I will be doin more if i can!!

PapaJuliet · 20 Sep 2005, 18:54 (Ref:1412483)

I've said the same because I have done something most weekends this year (since the start of the season).

I have had a lot of busy weekends on the trot recently (not just marshalling) and I feel I need a break... to get some sleep, tidy the house, mow the lawn, wash the car... but on the other hand I really enjoy marshalling and I am looking forwards to my next few busy weekends.

Its just a shame that there are often two meetings on the same day, both of which I would like to do. I can understand possibly being able to do two circuits on the same day (as some people did for the 24hour) but two circuits at the same time? I'll have to work at that one.

PJ

CombeMarshal · 20 Sep 2005, 19:17 (Ref:1412503)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alec

Probably more, as i've only done Prescott this year.

Come along to Combe, Theres only 1 meeting left this year, The Formula Ford Carnival, But you could start the year with a Training day, and then try a few meetings, You will become adicted to Combe!!
Lee

EvilPumpkin · 20 Sep 2005, 19:24 (Ref:1412505)

I've added in a "not at all" section as I think it might be interesting!

Clive · 20 Sep 2005, 19:45 (Ref:1412528)

Probably a few less due to other commitments, but we'll see how it goes

Eddy V · 20 Sep 2005, 20:40 (Ref:1412577)

The same, at least in Belgium. Didn't do that much over there because of work and being fed up with the Belgian way.
And I'm cheating: going to vote "more" in a second, for my UK events.
I know, a bit mad.

Steve Tarrant · 20 Sep 2005, 21:17 (Ref:1412608)

Only got to do 3.5 days this year due to ill health, so definitely MORE!

thebear · 20 Sep 2005, 23:10 (Ref:1412681)

Has to be more. I missed most of the season due to illness.

**Woolley** · 20 Sep 2005, 23:19 (Ref:1412687)

I usually end up with the same number of days anyway because that's the way the season pans out once I've kept a few week-ends free. For about the last 15 years I've done 34-36 days every year.

JLD · 21 Sep 2005, 06:17 (Ref:1412799)

Although I would like to do at least the same, if not more, in all reality I'll probably end up doing a bit less. Work seems to end up taking more and more of my free time, but the real reason is my recent aquisition of an MG Metro Cup car ready for racing next season.

blueflagger · 21 Sep 2005, 11:53 (Ref:1413022)

This wasn't a good racing year for me due to family and work issues. I'm aiming to be back at my usual level of activity next year.

Piglet · 21 Sep 2005, 11:59 (Ref:1413028)

I've said less - but I say that at this point of the year every year!! I think I've done 29 days this year (or will have done by the end of it) and for me, given the hours that I spend at work as well it is a bit much. Having said that when I look at the availability sheet at the beginning of the year it all seems so achievable!!

JimW · 21 Sep 2005, 13:12 (Ref:1413090)

I've done about 65 days this year (including training days). I expect/hope to be able to do a similar number next year.

More at Thruxton maybe? Nice to get an overseas trip in somewhere. Perhaps fewer at some places to compensate. (Won't say where because it's not that I dislike them but just want to do some other things.)

Regards

Jim

Maranello Man · 21 Sep 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1413331)

Like other comments I have voted for more events although my priority lies with Donington. I hope that we "pull" back some of the more prolific events and although these tend to be two or three dayers they are spectacular.
Regards to all and stay safe.

Grandslammer · 21 Sep 2005, 19:55 (Ref:1413361)

Need to do more,this has been a particularly poor year for me

.My personal record of 75 days,set in 96 (still havn't got a life

),is just a distant happy memory

.
P.S. Welcome to the forum Maranello Man

View Poll Results: More, Same, Less
MORE	18	25.35%
SAME	34	47.89%
LESS	18	25.35%
NOT AT ALL	1	1.41%
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