Author Topic: [LEL17] Volunteers: Who is in?  (Read 33150 times)

Phil W

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #125 on: 01 April, 2017, 06:53:59 pm »
I've signed up for Barnie for the duration, but can possi-probably also do the Fri/Sat/Sun am in Loughton as I did last time.  I can't see a way to multiple select on the website - do I just email?

We set multiple assigned controls our end. But weekend off LEL admin duties. Email as suggested and it'll get picked up. We do have a few helpers for Loughton but no harm in volunteering for the start weekend.

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #126 on: 28 April, 2017, 02:35:28 pm »
I'm out :(

paul851

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #127 on: 29 April, 2017, 05:37:16 pm »
I'm possibly out  :-[  I crashed the trike on the Red Rose Audax and managed to break my shoulder  :facepalm: the consultant says reconstruction is not possible as the shoulder is in to many pieces though he has passed me on to a specialist so I will have to wait for a second opinion .


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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #128 on: 30 April, 2017, 09:47:41 pm »
Have just done the hour by hour catering plan for St Ives on the Sunday, starting at 8am Saturday morning.  All looks practical based on last week's recce of the kitchen, and 3 range sized ovens going pretty much constantly.
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Phil W

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #129 on: 30 April, 2017, 10:00:37 pm »
I'm possibly out  :-[  I crashed the trike on the Red Rose Audax and managed to break my shoulder  :facepalm: the consultant says reconstruction is not possible as the shoulder is in to many pieces though he has passed me on to a specialist so I will have to wait for a second opinion .


Paul.

Ouch, hope the specialist has better news.

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #130 on: 01 May, 2017, 10:18:48 am »
Have just done the hour by hour catering plan for St Ives on the Sunday, starting at 8am Saturday morning.  All looks practical based on last week's recce of the kitchen, and 3 range sized ovens going pretty much constantly.
Glad to read you have my nutrition sorted out, Crazy.  Now what are you going to do for the riders?
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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #131 on: 06 June, 2017, 05:42:20 pm »
Have just done the hour by hour catering plan for St Ives on the Sunday, starting at 8am Saturday morning.  All looks practical based on last week's recce of the kitchen, and 3 range sized ovens going pretty much constantly.

I'll see you there, need a taster?
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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #132 on: 06 June, 2017, 10:18:07 pm »
Plane and train booked for return from Stornoway to Carlisle. Mum's moving away from Brampton so I'll be in a hostel in Carlisle Sat and Wed night and at the control from Sunday 'til Wednesday.

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #133 on: 17 June, 2017, 05:08:12 am »
Have just done the hour by hour catering plan for St Ives on the Sunday, starting at 8am Saturday morning.  All looks practical based on last week's recce of the kitchen, and 3 range sized ovens going pretty much constantly.
Glad to read you have my nutrition sorted out, Crazy.  Now what are you going to do for the riders?

I'm thinking of doing a la carte for the fast riders back as they could be coming in a handful an hour through Tuesday.  Set up a menu and an order form in the preceding control  :smug:   I now have an hour by hour plan for all of the busy periods and a food order that would take out most of a medium sized Tesco.  Starting to get excited about it.  Although it was knackering last time, a couple of weeks later I did probably my best ever 300 and the following weekend finished the Cambrian 4C, which is the hardest 400 I'll ever do, so it seemed to do a lot for my riding even though I just spent all my time on my feet.

A tip for those spending a lot of time working in kitchens.  Take a stool so you can take the weight off your feet. 
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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #134 on: 17 June, 2017, 06:40:29 am »
^^ Are you telling us that LEL controls are going to be Michelin 3 stars rated  ;)

ElyDave

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #135 on: 30 June, 2017, 04:24:45 pm »
Any plans for a St Ives preparation meet up/discussion ahead of things? I've not heard anything other than I'm in.
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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #136 on: 02 July, 2017, 12:03:29 pm »
Any plans for a St Ives preparation meet up/discussion ahead of things? I've not heard anything other than I'm in.

Busily working on rotas at present, Dave.  Hope to have a missive to all St Ives volunteers shortly.  No plans for a meet-up ahead of the Saturday (very difficult to organise with volunteers coming from all over), but will be sitting down with all volunteers there before we start.

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #137 on: 02 July, 2017, 08:42:51 pm »
Cheers Phil, I was just thinking how busy I am before the event, and whether I'd be able to get to anything.

I'll keep an eye on my inbox
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paul851

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #138 on: 12 July, 2017, 09:38:06 am »
After having to drop out of volunteering at Pocklington due to real life :'( I have re-volunteered and am now at Brampton for the duration hopefully I will be useful  :-\


Paul

essexian

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #139 on: 12 July, 2017, 02:27:14 pm »
Finally managed to talk CBH into letting me have a pass out so I am helping out at Spalding on the return leg.  ;D

Anyone know if we get much spare time as I quite like the idea of riding to St Ives and back so I can say that I have "done" the LEL...... well part of it at least!

hulver

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #140 on: 12 July, 2017, 03:20:59 pm »
Mechanic at Pocklington. Just need to get some spares together now.

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #141 on: 12 July, 2017, 03:34:25 pm »
Finally managed to talk CBH into letting me have a pass out so I am helping out at Spalding on the return leg.  ;D

Anyone know if we get much spare time as I quite like the idea of riding to St Ives and back so I can say that I have "done" the LEL...... well part of it at least!

 :thumbsup: We'll see you there. I suspect the only free time will be between the North bound closure and South bound opening.
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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #142 on: 12 July, 2017, 09:04:35 pm »
spare time
Nil. Possibly less than that. When the riders came in at Loughton last time I just wanted to help. Some were er, a bit tired. If you want to do that bit of the ride try to get it done before. Afterwards you'll be too tired.
Besides, it wouldn't be audacious if success were guaranteed.

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #143 on: 12 July, 2017, 10:26:08 pm »
spare time
Nil. Possibly less than that. When the riders came in at Loughton last time I just wanted to help. Some were er, a bit tired. If you want to do that bit of the ride try to get it done before. Afterwards you'll be too tired.

Based on my experience at Brampton last LEL there wasn't sufficient spare time to get a good sleep as there was always something to do that was directed toward helping those riding the event.

essexian

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #144 on: 13 July, 2017, 07:13:36 am »
spare time
Nil. Possibly less than that. When the riders came in at Loughton last time I just wanted to help. Some were er, a bit tired. If you want to do that bit of the ride try to get it done before. Afterwards you'll be too tired.

Based on my experience at Brampton last LEL there wasn't sufficient spare time to get a good sleep as there was always something to do that was directed toward helping those riding the event.

You mean I won't get to see the delights of Spalding then..... :-\ :( :facepalm: ;D ;D ;D


Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #145 on: 13 July, 2017, 08:54:08 am »
Finally managed to talk CBH into letting me have a pass out so I am helping out at Spalding on the return leg.  ;D

Anyone know if we get much spare time as I quite like the idea of riding to St Ives and back so I can say that I have "done" the LEL...... well part of it at least!
I too am at Spalding- I get the impression that it's going to be pretty much full-on! There may be a significant gap between the main groups of outbound and returning riders, so that might be your opportunity?


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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #146 on: 13 July, 2017, 09:02:34 am »
I was originally at Pocklington for the duration but I am now driving one of the support vans clocking lots of miles up and seeing much of the countryside and all of the controls I think!

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #147 on: 13 July, 2017, 03:31:30 pm »
Jim - Spalding controller here.
Sorry to join the conversation late. Its good to hear from all the volunteers - especially the Spalding ones :-)

There will definitely be time to ride on the Monday, and early on on the Tues. Maybe all day.
If u wanted to ride on the wed or Thurs - u guys r volunteers, we're nor going ro tell u what u can and cant do. If u wanted to take a break and have a ride, no one will say u cant. It might even do u good to clear your head.
There will be a lot to do at Spalding on sun and wed, Thurs........
All volunteered time is very much appreciated. Thanks

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Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #148 on: 13 July, 2017, 07:09:52 pm »
Not a lot of spare time at Barney either - northbound and southbound overlap so we're busy from Sunday night to end of Wednesday.

But as Jim says, we can hardly withhold your wages if you slip off for a couple of hours.
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essexian

Re: Volunteers: Who is in?
« Reply #149 on: 14 July, 2017, 10:07:05 am »
Hi Jim and team.

Just to confirm, I am attending to help in whatever way I can and whilst popping out to knock out a few miles would be nice, the needs of the riders is my first concern! As to the highlights of Spalding, I have been there four times on business so really,  I was just trying to make a little joke.

Finally, having managed 60 volunteers when I ran a Citizens Advice Bureau, I know how difficult it can be! Its a bit like herding cats but without the fleas and the occasional purr.   ;D

See you there: really looking forward to it.