A1GP 1st-3rd May Brands Hatch - Page 3

Guinness2702 · 23 Apr 2009, 18:52 (Ref:2448075)

Just heard back from Mildred, my tickets &c. will be in the post tomorrow. She appeared to suggest that others may do so too.

focuszetec · 23 Apr 2009, 19:08 (Ref:2448084)

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Originally Posted by Guinness2702

Just heard back from Mildred, my tickets &c. will be in the post tomorrow. She appeared to suggest that others may do so too.

I got the same email - I knew I had signed up and was OK because i emailed Mildred last week cause i did not know if the form on Julian's website worked as i had issues last year, and got the OK from her then, still thankful for the email.

MADMAX999 · 23 Apr 2009, 20:18 (Ref:2448133)

Glory hunter, not me mate! I work overseas and have to do shiftwork on a 24/7 pattern.
I have always made an effort to get time off from my work to support the whole weekend, but very occasionally it is not possible. Mildred is aware of my genuine
reason for not being fully available for the next two MSVR meetings, but has turned me down.
Other people will let the club down by not turning up.
So I will be stuck on the wrong side of the fence by means of another marshals guest ticket.

steviec · 24 Apr 2009, 12:08 (Ref:2448586)

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Originally Posted by garybirch

I'll be there for all three along with the travelling unofficial Castle Combe gazeebo, attached to my car!
Not much room in there but people are welcome to drop buy and bring a beer to share :-)
See you all there. Maybe I'll win another pair of the Ten Tenths boxer shorts eh Pumpkin!!!

What type of flooring will we see this year or is that surprise saved for the GP?

garybirch · 24 Apr 2009, 13:44 (Ref:2448644)

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Originally Posted by steviec

What type of flooring will we see this year or is that surprise saved for the GP?

I'm afraid there'll be a caravan at the F1 this year, but we may still have a gazeebo too!
Anyway at the A1 there'll be a lovely blend of oak laminate for the kitchen area with a new, light carpet for the lounge. I'll have to bring mats for shoes to be removed too.
Looking into the lighting and curtains situation too

Miss Pebbles · 24 Apr 2009, 17:54 (Ref:2448758)

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Originally Posted by garybirch

I'll have to bring mats for shoes to be removed too.

I remember visiting last year and being really worried I was making mess!!!

Dean Watson · 24 Apr 2009, 19:28 (Ref:2448809)

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

ok.....will be silence...

are you ill or have the chavs nicked your stereo. you with out music is like Kaliber lager- just not right

Myself and daughter will be there Thursday lunchtime ish M25 willing will also have my son with us it will be his first time at Brands

Mike Kelly 1 · 24 Apr 2009, 19:37 (Ref:2448816)

Sadly Team Kelly will not be at the A1GP meeting this year. Tom's leg is healing nicely but he hasn't got enough strength in it to stand for two days

. I asked him about flagging but he wants to do more incident work. looks like I've got another week end free to catch up on all those programmes I've taped over the last few weeks. Stay safe everyone and I'll look out for you on TV!

**Stephen Green** · 25 Apr 2009, 06:50 (Ref:2449036)

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Originally Posted by MADMAX999

Glory hunter, not me mate! I work overseas and have to do shiftwork on a 24/7 pattern.
I have always made an effort to get time off from my work to support the whole weekend, but very occasionally it is not possible. Mildred is aware of my genuine
reason for not being fully available for the next two MSVR meetings, but has turned me down.
Other people will let the club down by not turning up.
So I will be stuck on the wrong side of the fence by means of another marshals guest ticket.

Mildred always goes out of her way to try and help those who are only able to do a certain number of days, but you have to remember she, like us, is a volunteer and can only do as she is instructed by MSV or whichever club's hat she is wearing that week.

It is always the case that with the large meetings which are oversubscribed preference is given to those marshals who can work all days. The BARC have to do the same for the FOS and Revival meetings as do the MSA for the BGP.

Comments such as the one above only serve to upset Mildred as she is powerless to help and as I am sure you will all agree, she does a huge amount for marshals with little of no thanks.

Mike Kelly 1 · 25 Apr 2009, 08:51 (Ref:2449071)

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Originally Posted by Stephen Green

Comments such as the one above only serve to upset Mildred as she is powerless to help and as I am sure you will all agree, she does a huge amount for marshals with little of no thanks.

Mildred is indeed a star.

garybirch · 25 Apr 2009, 18:37 (Ref:2449410)

I'll have nothing bad said about Mildred. She's fantastic and I hope everyone going to every event she's at will treat her so!

Nighthawk · 25 Apr 2009, 20:10 (Ref:2449458)

As Steven said
she does a huge amount for marshals with little of no thanks.
So please dont blame her.

MADMAX999 · 26 Apr 2009, 23:16 (Ref:2450260)

I fully support Mildred in all her efforts, and certainly never layed the blame on her.
I was simply responding the an earlier question of "had I made Mildred aware of my reasons". Mildred no doubt passed my email to the Club concerned as she always works so hard at accomodating everyone.
The point that I was trying to make is that I am being penalised for my honesty, at times people put in for two/three days of a meeting, but let clubs down.

White flag man · 27 Apr 2009, 00:02 (Ref:2450283)

You're right and, what's worse, is that people let the club down and don't even bother to tell Mildred they are not coming, and these people should be ashamed. They are being totally disrespectful to Mildred (and others) after all the work they put in and you could be endangering you're fellow marshals. as there may not be enough time to adjust the post numbers before the meeting starts and less marshals means more risk.
As for being told you're not required, I think you're just unlucky, this time.

garybirch · 27 Apr 2009, 06:46 (Ref:2450393)

Ok then, everyone agreed Mildred is a star...not everyone is able to do all three days...but everyone should let Mildred know if they cannot attend a day they are down to.

Now onto other important issues... The Weather for the London region.
Looks wet Mon, Tue, Thur, but nice on Wed and then Friday onwards looks drier.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html

Bezzers1986 · 27 Apr 2009, 07:44 (Ref:2450435)

Hi

Do we have a contact for Mildred, I just want to get confirmation whether I am going or not. So if not I can put my name down for elsewhere.

Thanks

Guinness2702 · 27 Apr 2009, 07:49 (Ref:2450437)

I used the bh marshals address, which I found on the msvr website. Just FYI, there were some more tickets &c going in the post on Friday, so I'd suggest that you at least wait until your postie has been, today, before getting in touch.

Dean Watson · 27 Apr 2009, 10:36 (Ref:2450549)

marshal.southeast 'at' brscc.co.uk there you go you know what to do to make it work

Dean Watson · 27 Apr 2009, 10:38 (Ref:2450550)

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Originally Posted by garybirch

Ok then, everyone agreed Mildred is a star...not everyone is able to do all three days...but everyone should let Mildred know if they cannot attend a day they are down to.

Now onto other important issues... The Weather for the London region.
Looks wet Mon, Tue, Thur, but nice on Wed and then Friday onwards looks drier.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html

hopefully there wont be much rain, and that the campsite is dry enough to soak it all up with out bogging last last year

Nighthawk · 27 Apr 2009, 11:41 (Ref:2450596)

No Rain please......................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guinness2702 · 27 Apr 2009, 12:00 (Ref:2450619)

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Originally Posted by Guinness2702

FYI, there were some more tickets &c going in the post on Friday

And lo, I have received mine today

The Hat · 27 Apr 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2450629)

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Originally Posted by White flag man

You're right and, what's worse, is that people let the club down and don't even bother to tell Mildred they are not coming, and these people should be ashamed. They are being totally disrespectful to Mildred (and others) after all the work they put in and you could be endangering you're fellow marshals. as there may not be enough time to adjust the post numbers before the meeting starts and less marshals means more risk.
As for being told you're not required, I think you're just unlucky, this time.

There will always be times when we can't make meetings at short notice, but there are always contact numbers for letting people know, even as late as on the morning of a meeting. I beleive BARC operate a "3 strikes & you're out" policy perhaps this should be adopted by all the organising clubs & hopefully it will make life easier for all those that do turn up.

focuszetec · 27 Apr 2009, 16:45 (Ref:2450838)

Is anyone doing the 3 days and camping? If so what day are you heading down as I am not sure when to go?

Nighthawk · 27 Apr 2009, 16:49 (Ref:2450843)

Going down thursday afternoon hope to be there about 16:00hrs.
There will be a fair few there thursday afternoon

dinskip · 27 Apr 2009, 16:56 (Ref:2450849)

Ill be heading down Thursday afternoon/evening...not that I actually know anyone yet.

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