BGP 2013 - Page 14

Clive · 12 Jun 2013, 10:32 (Ref:3261377)

why is abbreviation such a long word???

Steve Fox · 12 Jun 2013, 10:40 (Ref:3261387)

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Originally Posted by Clive

why is abbreviation such a long word???

Isn't it obvious? So it can be shortened somehow.

Quentin · 12 Jun 2013, 13:38 (Ref:3261540)

Cheers, Turbo. I'm on Luffield out.

thepits! · 12 Jun 2013, 14:10 (Ref:3261565)

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Originally Posted by Clive

why is abbreviation such a long word???

OT Continued: -

why is dyslexia such a difficult word to spell?

M Greenslade · 12 Jun 2013, 14:23 (Ref:3261576)

Why was there only one monopolies commission?

Bladders.....

Clive · 12 Jun 2013, 14:25 (Ref:3261577)

why is there only one word for thesaurus?

numbersix · 12 Jun 2013, 14:43 (Ref:3261584)

Where did this thread go?

Clive · 12 Jun 2013, 14:47 (Ref:3261586)

its still here, just had a little lateral digression. thats good for the brain cells.

TwoSheds · 12 Jun 2013, 14:56 (Ref:3261589)

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Originally Posted by turbo-ww

No, because of the prestige of it being the British Grand Prix the organising body employ an army of men in Morning Suits to collect your equipment from the campsite and deliver them to your post no later than 5 minutes before 'On Post Time' each day.

I thought that was the Post Chiefs job. Don't wake me up too early when you collect my stuff Martin, I need my "beauty" sleep!!!

thepits! · 12 Jun 2013, 16:12 (Ref:3261621)

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Originally Posted by Clive

its still here, just had a little lateral digression. thats good for the brain cells.

Yep, otherwise it's just I'm here, I'm there...... and lots of

turbo-ww · 12 Jun 2013, 16:34 (Ref:3261629)

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Originally Posted by Quentin

Cheers, Turbo. I'm on Luffield out.

That's walkable - I'm on Luffield in, come and say hi.

Kangaroo75 · 12 Jun 2013, 16:50 (Ref:3261633)

After having read the Information for Officials booklet again, I just want to be clear on this, I'm bringing my Fiancée with me as my guest and want to clarify what access this gives her, will she only be allowed on the campsite or can she access the spectator areas too ?

Hope someone can help !

NotLordPercy · 12 Jun 2013, 17:37 (Ref:3261659)

Good news....we have 'jumped' back to reality!

. I was getting worried.....

numbersix · 12 Jun 2013, 17:54 (Ref:3261673)

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Originally Posted by Kangaroo75

After having read the Information for Officials booklet again, I just want to be clear on this, I'm bringing my Fiancée with me as my guest and want to clarify what access this gives her, will she only be allowed on the campsite or can she access the spectator areas too ?

Hope someone can help !

She can access the campsite anytime and also has standard spectator access to the circuit.

ss24355261 · 12 Jun 2013, 18:34 (Ref:3261705)

Just read this on facebook

Guests

If your guest is intending to stay with you on the campsite they must be accommodated within your designated plot.

This year no one will be admitted to the marshals campsite without either an official's wristband, an official’s guest wristband for that day, or a campsite wristband.

If you have guests staying with you who have purchased tickets from Silverstone directly you will need to request a campsite wristband from IMS by Thursday 20th June. These will be despatched on Friday 21st June. Please call IMS on +44 (0)1753 765100.

If you arrive at the campsite with a guest who does not have a guest wristband or a campsite wristband they will not be allowed access into the campsite. If your guest arrives separately to you without a guest wristband or a campsite wristband they will not be allowed access into the campsite.

Please note that campsite wristbands DO NOT grant access to the circuit.

These measures are in place for the safety and security of all marshals and their belongings.

Passes

All passes will be despatched by Monday 17th June, by Royal Mail 2nd class delivery.
If these have not arrived with you by the last post you receive before you are due to leave for Silverstone, please call IMS on +44 (0)1753 765100.

We look forward to seeing you at Silverstone and wish you an enjoyable meeting.

Ian Briggs · 12 Jun 2013, 19:50 (Ref:3261746)

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Originally Posted by numbersix

Hmmm. I've got to collect my piggin' radio at 05.45hrs on Sunday. I'll still be in my "Mr Perfect" jimjams at that hour.

Been picking up my radio in my PJs for years, I reccomend a Nice towelling dressing gown.

On the subject of the privations of the GP, the early starts, lack of races etc, well, try rally GB, way more expensive in travelling, No campsite no toilets and showers, no fiver a day

sign on 4 hours befor 1st car, and you spend most of the day/night/weesmallhours being a spectator Marshal.

Still enjoy it

Matt Gusher · 12 Jun 2013, 22:29 (Ref:3261819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kangaroo75

After having read the Information for Officials booklet again, I just want to be clear on this, I'm bringing my Fiancée with me as my guest and want to clarify what access this gives her, will she only be allowed on the campsite or can she access the spectator areas too ?

Hope someone can help !

I have my wife coming as my guest but we're also bringing our 9 year old son who we have bought a weekend circuit ticket for from silverstone.

Does anyone know if he'll have a problem accessing the campsite? He's going to be with the wife the whole time.

Is this security measure mainly aimed at marshals mates etc rather than their children?

He's hardly going to be terrorising the camp with his Ben10 jammys on!

Bryan Degerlund · 12 Jun 2013, 23:14 (Ref:3261841)

Matt, see #340 above. Ring IMS and ask them?

chezza · 13 Jun 2013, 06:10 (Ref:3261918)

The details from IMS say everyone will need a campsite pass, it'll just be a wristband, then he'll feel like he's part of it as he'll have one too. Ring IMS and they'll be able to sort it out for you.

Apple · 13 Jun 2013, 06:38 (Ref:3261929)

What does your guest do about parking if they arrive on Sunday separately from you.
On Silverstone web site it looks like you only get a parking spot if you buy a ticket:-

"Circuit Parking Prices:
Three Day £60
Sunday, Race Day £45
Saturday Qualifying £20
Friday Practice £12.50
Car park passes are available subject to availability. You may purchase as many parking passes as you have tickets eg if you order 4 tickets you may order 4 parking passes."

There seems to be no mention in the instructions unless I missed it

Thanks

KayBee · 13 Jun 2013, 14:34 (Ref:3262155)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Briggs

Been picking up my radio in my PJs for years, I reccomend a Nice towelling dressing gown.

On the subject of the privations of the GP, the early starts, lack of races etc, well, try rally GB, way more expensive in travelling, No campsite no toilets and showers, no fiver a day

sign on 4 hours befor 1st car, and you spend most of the day/night/weesmallhours being a spectator Marshal.

Still enjoy it

And here's me thinking that you and Phil wore your overalls to bed.

Mike Kelly 1 · 13 Jun 2013, 14:50 (Ref:3262168)

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Originally Posted by Ian Briggs

Been picking up my radio in my PJs for years, I reccomend a Nice towelling dressing gown.

I can confirm that i have seen Mr Briggs indeed wearing a towelling dressing gown whilst collecting his radio. I will not however comment on the colour! Lets say that it is not orange!

Ian Briggs · 13 Jun 2013, 15:56 (Ref:3262185)

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly 1

I can confirm that i have seen Mr Briggs indeed wearing a towelling dressing gown whilst collecting his radio. I will not however comment on the colour! Lets say that it is not orange!

Its a nice light brown, or creamy-browny colour, not beige at all.

Piglet · 13 Jun 2013, 20:05 (Ref:3262285)

If you are bringing an additional car onto the marshals campsite (which is what you'll need to do) you will need a second pass for it. Ring IMS but in the past these passes have been limited.

Paul Newns · 13 Jun 2013, 21:19 (Ref:3262323)

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Originally Posted by KayBee

And here's me thinking that you and Phil wore your overalls to bed.

Ian, I'd be very worried that Kaybee is thinking about you in bed, never mind what you are wearing!

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