not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Afternoon all This will probably be the final update, as we will be at the track testing tomorrow. The main thing left to cover is tickets. Tomorrow afternoon, I will get hold of tickets for everyone. I therefore have the slight problem of how I get them to everyone. Although we will ask the guys at the gate if they will hand them out to anyone who says they are from the Bikesheds, they may be too busy to do that. My alternative proposal is therefore as follows: 1. The first person to arrive calls me on my mobile (everyone should have my number). 2. I will meet you at the gate, envelope full of tickets in hand. 3. That person waits at the gate for the next person to arrive. 4. The next person, once they have received their ticket, then stands guard for the next person. 5. and so on, and so on .... There would only seem to be 2 possible problems with that: A. How does the 'waiter' know when the next person arrives? It will therefore need some signal to be given - announcing "I am from the Bikesheds, who has my ticket?" loudly, carrying a piece of paper with the word "Bikesheds" on it, or something similar. If the worst comes to the worst, call me and I can sort it out. B. What does the last person (who may not know they are the last person) do ? The best bet may be to say that, at 08.20 or so, the 'waiter' goes to the garage. We can then made individual trips for any 'stragglers'. Does that sound OK to everyone? Are there any fatal flaws that I have missed? OK, that seems to be it. Subject to any questions/fatal flaws/etc, see you all on Saturday (and maybe one or two tomorrow ). Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 The last person should know who they are - because there won't be any tickets left... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 ps - I'm less likely to turn up on Friday than previously expected - something to do with research for a job interview... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 *arrowup* 😬 Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Good luck all ❗ Turns out I'm (running) racing in Birmingham after all even with my broken wrist - could be interesting and might get a photo in the athletics press 😬 Is it being televised at all 🤔 It sounds like the sort of event that turns up on MotorsTV... 70443 miles and counting... but a broken wrist ❗ Edited by - ewenm on 23 Oct 2003 12:51:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Sounds like a good plan to me - should we have some sort of masonic wave - difficult to do I suspect in a Caterham. The only other suggestion I can think of is we all meet at a certain spot just near the front gate - ring you and then all go in together. With any late stragglers ringing in.... However I now like the idea of a Bike Shed sign - as anyone got any crayons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave hard Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 naPP's plan sounds like a goer to me. It shouldn't be too difficult to spot the person with the tickets - how many people will there be lurking around the gates 🤔 And it'll be even easier if people are turning up in pedal carts. Me, I'll be the person wearing about 14 layers trying to keep warm in the 21 😬 Caterham 21 VHPD - one of the few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 As I am staying in Milton Keynes the previous night, I should be there early-ish. And will have a tin-top (well cloth-top) so I can stay warm - if it is raining would be nice for those brave souls in proper pedal cars could get out of the cold once they arrive. So I don;t mind turning up early (what time ?), and handing out tickets. I have an Orange car ... so you can't miss me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Sounds good Noger - Windy and I should be turning up with Alex and Rach - two 7's one red and one blue...if that's any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 OK, if you just let me know what time is the earliest anyone will be there ... I shall be there around then. As I am coming up on Friday lunchtime, may pop to the testing .... do we need special tickets ? I could pick up Saturdays tickets then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Noger That sounds excellent, thanks. You shouldn't need any ticket to get in to testing. That timing would be good, because I will be collecting the tickets at the circuit on the Friday afternoon. Cheers Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cool, what time are you there 'til tommorrow ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 NaPP -YHM re tickets. Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Noger - We will be there until fairly late, as we will want everything set up for the morning. Probably around 7.30 or 8.00. Would that be time enough? Tam - YHMB Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 7 or 8? Blimey - pP, you may need to drive me to the hotel as I can't imagine Mrs GTD waiting at Silverstone till then! I could suggest she gives the car a wash to keep herself busy! Unlikely though... What time are you getting there tomorrow? G 4 Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Ah, right. I was just guessing by when Mrs Pat would arrive after collecting the kids from school, allow for Friday traffic, add an hour for setting up, and Bob's your uncle - 7.30. Happy to be proven wrong though. So Noger, might be a bit earlier than 7.30 If I haven't seen you by the time we're leaving, I'll give you a call on your mobile . Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 There's likely to be congestion round the M4/M25 with the Concorde stsuff going on at LHR too! Sigh Perhaps Mr Holloway will let us sit in his Big Car - though my mum did suggest avoiding strange men in cars... G 4 Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 i'll be there eight-ish(close to 8 as possible) either in our metalic black SV or a merlot coloured nissan X-trail......i'll have a L7CGB tan coloured cap on Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 OK, not a problem .... I will be there much earlier than 7:30 .... us unemployed can leave early to beat the rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Erm, on the subject of mobiles, do we have a list yet? (forgive me if it has been sent out already...) Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Myles Sorry - I may have misled you. I have a full list, but I have only sent everyone mine and Geoff's (included in the original briefing note). I didn't think we needed to distribute everyone's mobile numbers to everyone (if you see what I mean ). If you don't have mine and Geoff's, I will email them to you separately. Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 NaPP, That's fine - but yes, if you could just drop me those two, that'd be fine. Regds. Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not a Postman Pat Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Myles - YHM Pat and his not quite black and white cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 FH and myself will be in Either a Very red Seven or a Very red ovloV , and plan on being there earlish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaseb Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Any of yous guys staying in Buckingham tomorrow night and fancy a beer? naPP you have my number if you fancy a swift half. Plus the fair is in town, woohoo 😬 but there'll be pikeys everywhere 😳 I'm aiming for a skin full, a curry and lots of violent fair rides, you know it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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