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Old 22 Apr 2013, 18:36 (Ref:3238040)   #1
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After months of hiding behind the armco, I finally managed to get this photo of a herd (what is the collective noun? Race/Gravel/Flag??) of marshals in their natural habitat. Completely unaware of my presence, they continued to sweep the track until the rev of engines made them scatter back to their roosting areas
Well Done to all the marshals at the VSCC Spring Start.
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Old 23 Apr 2013, 08:48 (Ref:3238286)   #2
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Percy, take it from one who knows, marshals are a shy and retiring breed which explains their colouring of black and orange. This allows them to blend into any background, and remain largely un-noticed by the casual watcher, only the most observant observer would be able to spot them in their natural habitat.
I have spent years photographing the species, and must advise you that is a perilous occupation! Why only last weekend I was chased away from a prime viewing location by a huge example of the type that suddenly descended on my 'hide' forcing me to vacate it for a safer environment.
Mind you if you feed them and treat them kindly they can make ideal household pets .................... well so I am led to believe.

A tip; A good time to catch them is when they are eating or sleeping, it makes for some very amusing photographs.

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Old 23 Apr 2013, 11:56 (Ref:3238362)   #3
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A tip; A good time to catch them is when they are eating or sleeping.

Thats most of the day for us!
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Old 23 Apr 2013, 12:26 (Ref:3238378)   #4
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They surely can't be proper marshals, they're the wrong colour. Are they in mourning for what's been done to Silverstone or has the orange just got really grubby ?

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Old 23 Apr 2013, 13:03 (Ref:3238396)   #5
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They are the Adult of the species, it's the juniors that are much lighter in colour
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Old 23 Apr 2013, 13:10 (Ref:3238400)   #6
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They are the Adult of the species, it's the juniors that are much lighter in colour
Not quite. The orange is full mating plumage. The females are lured by a special ritual called the Sweep Dance. Pork pies are exchanged during the courtship phase.
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Old 23 Apr 2013, 13:49 (Ref:3238422)   #7
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Not quite. The orange is full mating plumage. The females are lured by a special ritual called the Sweep Dance. Pork pies are exchanged during the courtship phase.

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Not quite. The orange is full mating plumage. The females are lured by a special ritual called the Sweep Dance. Pork pies are exchanged during the courtship phase.
That's just put hundreds of new marshals (of all persuasions) off using a brush ever again!
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A tip; A good time to catch them is when they are eating or sleeping, it makes for some very amusing photographs.

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Sleeping - yes [most of the time]

Eating - No - the majority have some disgusting habits
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Old 23 Apr 2013, 20:35 (Ref:3238586)   #10
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Sleeping - yes [most of the time]

Eating - No - the majority have some disgusting habits
What you do in the privacy of your own home is none of our business ............ but if you are willing to tell all .................. I for one would be most interested. Should I bring my camera?http://tentenths.com/forum/images/icons/icon36.gif
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Old 25 Apr 2013, 12:49 (Ref:3239267)   #11
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The collective noun for Marshals is a "Crash"

And the Black plumed marshal is, as the Clerk points out the adult of the species, as in butterflies, they ponce doing nowt about whilst the work is done by the juveniles
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I always thought it was a 'sweep' of Marshals.
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Old 25 Apr 2013, 14:40 (Ref:3239301)   #13
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I always thought it was a 'sweep' of Marshals.
This opens up a good excuse for a competition, what noun should be used to describe a group of marshals?

1) A Proban of...
2) A Corner of ....
3) A Bank of .....
4) An Overall of ....
5) A Flag of ....
6) An accident of ......
7) A Pork Pie of ....

Come on chaps get weaving before some bossy female claims the prize.

A glossy A4 picture from any of my galleries is offered to the winner as decided by Percy who started the whole thing.
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Old 25 Apr 2013, 20:38 (Ref:3239412)   #14
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This opens up a good excuse for a competition, what noun should be used to describe a group of marshals?

1) A Proban of...
2) A Corner of ....
3) A Bank of .....
4) An Overall of ....
5) A Flag of ....
6) An accident of ......
7) A Pork Pie of ....

Come on chaps get weaving before some bossy female claims the prize.

A glossy A4 picture from any of my galleries is offered to the winner as decided by Percy who started the whole thing.
Well, if you dont like crash, what about "Whine" or possibly an Observation, or at the GP a snooze?
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Old 26 Apr 2013, 00:09 (Ref:3239475)   #15
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Several years ago we had a long discussion about this on a dull day. We settled on:

A sweep of marshals.
A clique of photographers.
A surfeit of clerks.
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Several years ago we had a long discussion about this on a dull day. We settled on:

A sweep of marshals.
A clique of photographers.
A surfeit of clerks.
OK! No one wants a glossy A4 snap from my collection!!

Stand down Percy, your judgement skills will not be needed!

Competition abandonded!


SEE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE WOOLEY?

SHAME ON YOU SIR.
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OK! No one wants a glossy A4 snap from my collection!!

Stand down Percy, your judgement skills will not be needed!

Competition abandonded!


SEE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE WOOLEY?

SHAME ON YOU SIR.
LOL, I'm only repeating a conversation from one day, I'm not the definitive lexicographer for the subject. Better ideas warmly welcomed.

(PS, clique of photographers was unashamedly nicked from the great Brian Johnstone.)
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LOL, I'm only repeating a conversation from one day, I'm not the definitive lexicographer for the subject. Better ideas warmly welcomed.

(PS, clique of photographers was unashamedly nicked from the great Brian Johnstone.)
Well, alright apology accepted Wooley. Snap still up for grabs, Percy stand to!

As you are all such a wonderful bunch of guy ...people, how about;

1) A Splendid of ....
2) A Stalwart of ...
3) A Wonderful of ...
4) A Pride of .... (Sorry Leo)

I make no claims to winning this competition that would not be fair.

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Or to break it down further, how about:

A flutter of flaggies.
A convergence of incidents.
A bawl of assembly.
An oratory of PCs.
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Or to break it down further, how about:

A flutter of flaggies.
A convergence of incidents.
A bawl of assembly.
An oratory of PCs.
You know Wooley in my personal view I would settle for a Smile Of Marshals as that's what they do when I approach
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