Britcar 24 Hr 2008

[mmm_five]

How can I find out if I've really volunteered for this event, or just have a false memory of volunteering.

I vaguely remember volunteering a long time ago (but still this year), and my calendar at home has me listed as volunteering, BUT how can I make sure I am on the list, and that my overalls will be ready (i.e. they might need to order a huge amount of proban specifically ).

[johndpeat]

Originally Posted by mmm_five

How can I find out if I've really volunteered for this event, or just have a false memory of volunteering.

I vaguely remember volunteering a long time ago (but still this year), and my calendar at home has me listed as volunteering, BUT how can I make sure I am on the list, and that my overalls will be ready (i.e. they might need to order a huge amount of proban specifically ).

If you want to make sure of your overalls please contact david hornsey. his email is near the start of the thread.They will be off the peg aws overalls so just send him your detail and size.

[Lord Summerisle]

probly send Pieman, who is the Chief Marshal, a pm. he was going through the list for the 24hr last week.

[Bezzers1986]

Hi

I'm new to this marshalling lark (first year) and hear a lot about this event. Just wondered if someone can let me know what the set up is for it? Take it you don't have to stand on post for the full 24hrs

The other question is, should I do it? (although I think I already know your answers... )

Bez

[mattt]

Originally Posted by Bezzers1986

Hi

I'm new to this marshalling lark (first year) and hear a lot about this event. Just wondered if someone can let me know what the set up is for it? Take it you don't have to stand on post for the full 24hrs

The other question is, should I do it? (although I think I already know your answers... )

Bez

Nope, usually posts will have some sort of shift system inplace, timings are dependent on the people on post

Yes, do it, contact either Alan or Pam

[mmm_five]

Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

probly send Pieman, who is the Chief Marshal, a pm. he was going through the list for the 24hr last week.

Looks like I'm getting 2 pies this year, as I've already volunteered TWICE

[ChrisA]

Originally Posted by mmm_five

Looks like I'm getting 2 pies this year, as I've already volunteered TWICE

That's if the ''PIE-LADY'' can find her way around the circuit.

[Wedgie]

Thought this might be of interest to those doing the night shift:

Aldi Headlamp Offer Sunday 10th

[blueoval2]

Originally Posted by Wedgie

Thought this might be of interest to those doing the night shift:

Aldi Headlamp Offer Sunday 10th

Got one yesterday good little lamp for £4

[Grandslammer]

Originally Posted by Wedgie

Thought this might be of interest to those doing the night shift:

Aldi Headlamp Offer Sunday 10th

Local Woolworths are selling off the orange RAC led headlight for £4.49
(bought one today )...not sure if that's a nationwide deal though ?

[Shelagh]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

That's if the ''PIE-LADY'' can find her way around the circuit.

Ha Ha Ha Ha!

I did manage to get the toilets at Copse confused with those at Becketts as we were driving around to post at the Classic!

6 weeks intensive map studying to follow!!!

[Motorsportgirli]

Id come play as i went to uni in wales too, i miss the accents and spent the gp tellin the welsh lads next to me to say certain phrases

[Robin_D]

My Mrs is Welsh and I keep slipping into North Wales lingo every now and then.

But then again, all being well and good, I'm being a Farm Boy for the weekend!

[Miss Pebbles]

I got told by my mate from North Wales that my Welsh accent makes me sound 'like a Taff' and I spent part of Sunday wandering round Pembrey Country Park looking for the bit that meets the track we didnt even find it!
Anyway, I think that qualifies me, but only if Fran understands that us girls should stick together instead of joining in with you lot taking the mick out of me like at Combe!!!

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by Miss Pebbles

I got told by my mate from North Wales that my Welsh accent makes me sound 'like a Taff' and I spent part of Sunday wandering round Pembrey Country Park looking for the bit that meets the track we didnt even find it!

The country park is no where near the track, so it doesn't meet it at all. However, if you can find your way onto the national cycle path which goes near the gate of the park and then through the forestry areas, and are prepared for a 2 mile odd walk.

Gachjoel, I should think Alan Tyson would be the man to talk to.

[Miss Pebbles]

Originally Posted by The STIG

The country park is no where near the track, so it doesn't meet it at all. However, if you can find your way onto the national cycle path which goes near the gate of the park and then through the forestry areas, and are prepared for a 2 mile odd walk.

ahhhhhhhh - bloody men! still, it was nice in there! even though I was wearing flip flops and got filthy/stung feet!

6weeks til the 24 hours!!!!

[Startline Ed]

I am beginning to see the possibility of a Wales themed Woodcote Gap flag and incident team. No Wales rugby shirts please, theyll confuse the drivers.

[Miss Pebbles]

Woo hoo boyo!

[gachjoel]

Stig or Ed,would it be possible to sort out a list of peeps for the said post and speak to the person who could sort it.
Me & wifey will be there.
going soon,so will chat sunday when back from pembrey

[Startline Ed]

Originally Posted by gachjoel

Stig or Ed,would it be possible to sort out a list of peeps for the said post and speak to the person who could sort it.
Me & wifey will be there.
going soon,so will chat sunday when back from pembrey

Sure thing Gary. I shall compile a list of those willing to form a Welsh centred/themed Woodcote Gap and then contact Alan Tyson.

Could those wishing to form part of this team please PM me with your name and available duties.

Flag for you Kevin seeing as you are allergic to rescue units?

[The STIG]

Of course Ed.

[vw_nut]

i also went to welsh for my degree butt! lol my father was half welsh. and both my oparnets had there ashes spread in wales.so that qualifies me lol. i not bothered where i go being there is another. (miss pebbles it was the highlight of the weekend taking the micky out of you don't spoil the party lol speaking of parties what happening thursday evening?

[Miss Pebbles]

Originally Posted by vw_nut

(miss pebbles it was the highlight of the weekend taking the micky out of you don't spoil the party lol

??????????

Im going to get a head torch for this year so I'm not relying on my camping light (which is broken anyway!) not that I used it last year but always helpful.
Saw some on offer in Bridgend the other day, should have bought a couple, that would have continued the Welsh theme too

[pauwilson]

I just thought during the night flagging rules were hear screech, wake up, pull switch down for stationary or hear bang do the same but push switch up for flashy!!!! Once you hear cars racing again you know safety car is in so turn off!!!!!!!!!!!!


Sheila, light will be OK in the fog - just watch your eyes for the reflection but if you are as past it as you say then your eyes are problably poor anyway!!!


Bit of advice for the virgin flaggies, bring gaffa tape, cable ties, sunglasses & 2 of 3m x 3m tarpaulins - a must have in the kit bag. gaffa tape for safety car board (tape onto hazard board - saves sore arms) and cable ties for light pole - you can then secure them round the flag point structure rather than where it will fit. Also good for securing your gazebo to what ever you can find that is heavy.

3m x 3m tarpaulins are to make gazebo curtains, stops your kit getting wet when the dew (or fog) comes down Sun morning.

Sunglasses are for during the night - trust me some posts you end up blind with the headlights!!! Luffield in springs to mind.

[The STIG]

Originally Posted by Miss Pebbles

Saw some on offer in Bridgend the other day, should have bought a couple, that would have continued the Welsh theme too

Where in Bridgend? I could go and take a look!