New member - New marshal

[fazza]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

And the best thing to wear under your ovies is the Ten-Tenths long sleeve shirt

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Or if your realy brave

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by burnsie

Never miss an opportunity for a plug!! What ever happened to the 10 Tenths sew-on patch??

The supplier stopped making them for us, so they are now a rare item. And before you ask, nope, I don't have any spare ones left. It's on my "to-do" list of things to get made up though.

Originally Posted by burnsie

I have a patch with my blood group - after all, "Motorsport Is Dangerous" as the signs keep reminding us! If anyone is interested, you can order one from here. And Grant, the patch is on my left sleeve in case you're the one peeling me from a tyre wall

The thing with patches for blood groups (or even lettering on the door of cars) is pretty much ignored. Why? Because it's not necessarily "you" that's wearing the overalls or in the car. Rescue units don't carry blood for transfusions anyway, we carry fluids and plasma replacements designed to get you to a hospital where they WILL type-match your blood before doing any transfusions.

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by fazza

Or if your realy brave

We know of at least 4 people that have these and one that has worn it under her ovies.

[Burnsie]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

The thing with patches for blood groups (or even lettering on the door of cars) is pretty much ignored. Why? Because it's not necessarily "you" that's wearing the overalls or in the car.

Point taken, and Jen has told me the same, although I don't think that it's necessarily a bad thing that others are concious of your blood group - particularly those with uncommon groups.

And thanks for the info on the patch, I won't pester you about not having them in stock.... yet

[Paul Newns]

Originally Posted by fazza

Or if your realy brave

I'd rather not see you in one of those!

[Fay]

One thing to think about when ordering overalls, remember to measure yourself with several layers of jumpers underneath.

[numbersix]

Forget all this. The important thing is to buy the older design with the diagonal zip, then leave it in the sun all the time, let the dog rip it about a bit, jump on it, roll about on some tarmac and for best results rub knees and elbows along your car tyres until they're really grubby. Age it.
That way you'll look like an old hand - right until the moment you trip on the tyre wall and end up face down in the kitty litter looking like a crashed duck. Preferably in full view of the BTTC cameras.
Ah, the joy!

Oh, yes - badges. Search eBay for cloth badges:

"Macre Kipper Fillets" is a secret sign of huge respect.
"Property of Guantanamo Bay" is captivating and goes well with orange.
"I am Bernie's illigitimate love child" is good for for all forms of F1, but there will be a big queue.
"Mucky Muriel's Massage Parlour" is my personal favourite and entitles you to a discount.
"I am not a dustbin man" is good unless you are one.
"Sponsored by The Triads" stops people arguing with you.

Forget all this "Champion" or "Yokohama" stuff. Old hat.

[Col_Rugby]

Originally Posted by MagnetON

We know of at least 4 people that have these and one that has worn it under her ovies.

I am so glad that you said HER and not HIM. I could see the nightmares approaching.

[gachjoel]

Now when the season starts ya gonna be wondering..

Is that Marshal wearing that 10/10ths thong......

[Sonic27]

Originally Posted by numbersix

The important thing is to buy the older design with the diagonal zip, then leave it in the sun all the time, let the dog rip it about a bit, jump on it, roll about on some tarmac and for best results rub knees and elbows along your car tyres until they're really grubby. Age it.
That way you'll look like an old hand

LOL, it's the same at work when we get new hi-vis...you walk around looking like the new boy, just wishing there was a dial to turn 'em down a bit!

[sss]

Originally Posted by Sonic27

Hello.

What are your views on joining BMMC??

welcome to marshalling, its good fun and some great people.

as for BMMC, save your money and spend it on something else,

[Burnsie]

So as you can see already, some people are in favour of the BMMC, and some are against it! It's the largest marshalling organisation in the world of which I'm proud to be a member, and as someone has mentioned already it provides discounts to marshals and has an excellent grading scheme. But at the end of the day it's up to you. There's nothing to stop you attending a few events as a novice, and talking to marshals at your local track(s) before making up your mind.

[White flag man]

Here's a list of few things you new guys/girls might need.
Good waterproof. Sunshine is a rarity these days, even in mid summer
A comfortable pair of boots, not much time for sitting down I'm afraid.
2 pairs of fireproof gaunlets, fireproof they may be, waterproof they ain't.
A wide brimmed hat, keeps the rain out of yer eyes and the sun off yer neck.
Woolly hat, for the days when it's not hot or raining. Sun/wind block.
Packed lunch and big flask. Whenthe lunch break is the first thing to go out the window.
A small pair of binoculars, to watch Race Control having their lunch break A small first aid kit, for personal use. Ear defenders, especially for A1GPs, a whistle, to join in the carnival atmosphere (or warn you're colleagues of on coming vehicles), a fold up chair for when you're asked to stand down on post!!?? and once you're confident enough to deal with a big magnet and a dozen pork pies.

[Justin Moran]

Originally Posted by White flag man

Here's a list of few things you new guys/girls might need.
Good waterproof. Sunshine is a rarity these days, even in mid summer
A comfortable pair of boots, not much time for sitting down I'm afraid.
2 pairs of fireproof gaunlets, fireproof they may be, waterproof they ain't.
A wide brimmed hat, keeps the rain out of yer eyes and the sun off yer neck.
Woolly hat, for the days when it's not hot or raining. Sun/wind block.
Packed lunch and big flask. Whenthe lunch break is the first thing to go out the window.
A small pair of binoculars, to watch Race Control having their lunch break A small first aid kit, for personal use. Ear defenders, especially for A1GPs, a whistle, to join in the carnival atmosphere (or warn you're colleagues of on coming vehicles), a fold up chair for when you're asked to stand down on post!!?? and once you're confident enough to deal with a big magnet and a dozen pork pies.

You forgot the ubiquitous fishing seat box to put it all in (Available from Argos usually) Very handy for keeping it all dry and good to park the bones on if you aint got space for a folding chair!

[White flag man]

Well spotted,
or, as no Argos in London stocks the fishing boxes, you can get a big tool box with wheels from Homebase.

[Sonic27]

Originally Posted by White flag man

Here's a list of few things you new guys/girls might need.
Good waterproof. Sunshine is a rarity these days, even in mid summer
A comfortable pair of boots, not much time for sitting down I'm afraid.
2 pairs of fireproof gaunlets, fireproof they may be, waterproof they ain't.
A wide brimmed hat, keeps the rain out of yer eyes and the sun off yer neck.
Woolly hat, for the days when it's not hot or raining. Sun/wind block.
Packed lunch and big flask. Whenthe lunch break is the first thing to go out the window.
A small pair of binoculars, to watch Race Control having their lunch break A small first aid kit, for personal use. Ear defenders, especially for A1GPs, a whistle, to join in the carnival atmosphere (or warn you're colleagues of on coming vehicles), a fold up chair for when you're asked to stand down on post!!?? and once you're confident enough to deal with a big magnet and a dozen pork pies.

Now thats useful....and the idea of the box.... Thanks very much!
I gotta go shopping....

Oh...."a big magnet" ????????????
Haven't you got recovery trucks..!

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by White flag man

Here's a list of few things you new guys/girls might need... a whistle, to join in the carnival atmosphere (or warn you're colleagues of on coming vehicles), ...

Err. I think you'll find that whistles are for Observers - oops - Post Chiefs and possibly (with permission of Post Chief) the I/O, no-one else.
But Pork Pies? Oh yes. Definately.

[andymfell]

At some disciplines a whistle is an essential if not compulsory item of kit and the louder the better
At speed events the whistle is blown either when the red flag is shown or withdrawn
especially useful if you can only just see the next marshals post and essential if your radio battery goes dead
At rallies the whistle is used to warn spectators who might be walking along a 7 mile forest stage that a vehicle is approaching
Some rally events actually hand them out at sign-on

If you want to be involved marshalling other forms of motorsport purchase a whistle
It can sit in the bottom of your kit bag until you need it

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by andymfell

At some disciplines a whistle is an essential if not compulsory item of kit and the louder the better
At speed events the whistle is blown either when the red flag is shown or withdrawn
especially useful if you can only just see the next marshals post and essential if your radio battery goes dead
At rallies the whistle is used to warn spectators who might be walking along a 7 mile forest stage that a vehicle is approaching
Some rally events actually hand them out at sign-on

If you want to be involved marshalling other forms of motorsport purchase a whistle
It can sit in the bottom of your kit bag until you need it

Fair comment. I was referring to circuit racing.

[BeeJ]

Good advice for your boots that I was told and have followed ever since, get yourself some Gel insoles. They take the shock out of jumping off the tyrewall/bank and also help stop the cold coming up through your boots.

[devon kev]

Originally Posted by numbersix

Err. I think you'll find that whistles are for Observers - oops - Post Chiefs and possibly (with permission of Post Chief) the I/O, no-one else.
But Pork Pies? Oh yes. Definately.

As a flaggie i have been asked on many occasion to have whistle on hand

especially as i don't leave post . (covering marshal's on track with flag's)

[gachjoel]

Originally Posted by devon kev

As a flaggie i have been asked on many occasion to have whistle on hand

especially as i don't leave post . (covering marshal's on track with flag's)

Usually some PC`s/I O`s dont like marshal`s having whistle`s.

imo
I say all marshal`s should have a whistle on them.
Like at oulton park,
car came in,PC on the phone,I/O with driver.
So the whistle blowers are tied up.
In came a 2nd car,adjecent to the I/O`s back.
times like that it`s handy to have on you.

But i only use in required circumstances...

Don`t forget the suncream & Chapstick stuffie.

after my 1st day at trackside,i had blisters on me lips for a week...not nice

[numbersix]

OK. I'll alter my post:

"Trainee marshals, Observers, Flag marshals, Incident Officers and anyone else including Old Mother Riley are perfectly entitled to have a whistle on their person as often as they want to.
Although there are no references to whistles in the blue book, in circuit racing it is inadvisable to have every Tom, Dick and Harry blowing whistles everytime they feel the need to do so, therefore trainee and less experienced marshals would be well advised to let the Post Chief or Senior Marshal on post know that they have a whistle on their person and not be in the least surprised if said senior marshal strongly recommends them to leave it in their kit.
Experienced marshals including Flags will, by virtue of their knowledge and experience, know the correct circumstances in which to use whistles and will most likely have already sounded out the opinion of the afformentioned senior marshal in charge of the post or sector regarding the use of said whistles in advance of taking up position.
In no way should this inhibit any marshal from using his or her big gob in informing fellow marshals of the existance of any perceived danger."

There, I think that covers it, although somehow I doubt it

[thefilbertfox]

In no way should this inhibit any marshal from using his or her big gob in informing fellow marshals of the existance of any perceived danger

lol

Is the "big gob" formed by the consumption of Pork Pies?

[numbersix]

Originally Posted by thefilbertfox

lol

Is the "big gob" formed by the consumption of Pork Pies?

Lol. The big belly certainly is!