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5 Feb 2008, 14:00 (Ref:2121644)
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New member - New marshal
Hello.
Found this forum having had a dig through the web and seems a good place to be! I have recently signed up with BARC and do my first day on the 1st March, training at Thruxton. What are your views on joining BMMC?? Will no doubt have lots of questions, Cheers. 
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5 Feb 2008, 14:09 (Ref:2121650)
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Hi there, I too am new to this forum, but have been marshalling since July 07, only done 1 event though. The forums are good and friendly. You will enjoy it.
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5 Feb 2008, 14:33 (Ref:2121665)
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Hello to both of you
I'm another newbie, I started marshalling in August last year and since then I've done eight events. I've found this website to be a great source for answering questions - everyone seems to be very willing to share their knowledge and experience, so don't be afraid to ask!
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5 Feb 2008, 14:45 (Ref:2121673)
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Hi,you three, and welcome to our merry bunch of nutters.
There was a recent new marshal thread which you might find informative. You can find it here: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103207 |
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Why is there no such thing as cat-flavored dog food?
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5 Feb 2008, 15:12 (Ref:2121685)
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Hi and welcome to the mad world that is orange.
just about any question can be answered here in tenths there is a huge collective knowledge base lurking with in |
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5 Feb 2008, 15:55 (Ref:2121718)
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Welcome to the three of you, and all other trainees. It was good to see so many at the recent training days.
Please feel free to ask any questions you want, there is no such thing as a stupid question, we were all in your position once. Especially went you are on the bank, or where ever, if there is ANYTHING you are not sure about, ask. We won't bite and we need all the marshals we can get. Above all stay safe and have fun! 
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5 Feb 2008, 16:02 (Ref:2121724)
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Welcome to the newcomers to the great family of marshalling
. Sonic asked about joining the BMMC - it's the only club existing solely to promote marshals' interests and in my view deserves support. It also provides extra insurance cover while at or travelling to/from events
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Confucious him say 'often better to keep mouth shut and be thought a fool than open it and remove all doubt'
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5 Feb 2008, 16:20 (Ref:2121738)
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Hiya, I'm new too, hope you find this forum as useful and friendly as I have!
I've been on my first training day recently and it was very informative and good fun. Alot of my questions were answered there as well as on here. |
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5 Feb 2008, 17:24 (Ref:2121783)
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Hi and welcome to orange world
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G.I.T. Guernseyman In Transit aka monkey g.i.t.
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5 Feb 2008, 18:40 (Ref:2121852)
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Hi to all of you, welcome the mad world of marshalling and tenths. As previously said, ask any questions you like, even if they seem trivial. I am the '' New Marshal Liason Officer'' for the South Mids region of the BMMC, a club certainly worth joining. If any of you find your way to Silverstone, Rockingham, Mallory Park or Donington Park just ask someone to point me out, and I'll be glad to be of any assistance I can
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5 Feb 2008, 18:43 (Ref:2121854)
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Hi
I'm also new to the forum, attended this and last years training events and 2 events last year. Just sent my volunteering form for this year and looking forward to this season at Oulton. I have been a member of BRSCC all of last season and just joined BMMC, they give lots of support for the marshals and there membership is a small amount opening up discounts on things like overalls therefore would recommend it. Dave |
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5 Feb 2008, 19:20 (Ref:2121875)
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Welcome to all the newbies & just remember,
you might think your question is obvious or silly but it ain`t Have fun & be safe |
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Without Marshals, you cant Race But on the other Hand. Without you Racers, We can't Marshal.
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5 Feb 2008, 20:27 (Ref:2121923)
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Well thanks for the replies...what a friendly bunch you are!!!
I think I will be joining the BMMC, I spoke to a chap on the phone from the BMMC and a lot of what he said made sense. He also told me to download and complete an MSA marshal registration card from the site and they will send it on to the MSA suitably endorsed. So off to get some funky orange waterproofs and then get myself a pair of snazy overalls.... Any advice on the overalls front, I have seen the ones available from AWS and also BARC but is there a favourite/best type? See I said there would be questions!! 
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5 Feb 2008, 20:37 (Ref:2121931)
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Overalls...Aaaaaaarrrrgggghhhh
Probans you mean .......  They say orange is all the rage this year  Its a case of 6 of 1 half a dozen of the other. they all vary in price some with logo`s some not. I got a BARC pair,good fit,nice logo`s & you can get you name put on them for a few extra quid. also you might wanna think of getting a pair of welders gloves,comes in very handy when having to push a car,pick up warm bits of exhaust ect they`re usually a few quid. |
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5 Feb 2008, 20:55 (Ref:2121943)
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I got mine from AWS using my BMMC membership discount. Very comfortable. If you can afford it get made to measure, you get a 50% discount on that, as you need to be really comfortable in them as you could have them on for over 12 hours in a day. There are other makes/brands but I can't comment on them as I've never bought them. AWs also do gloves as well. I've got a couple of pairs & again never had any problems with them.
Overall (no pun intented) I can't faut AWS, really helpfull & patient on the phone. Good quality materials. Very very quick delivery. If you need them for a certain day they do their best to get them to you. Off topic a little but does anyone know who supplies Racesafe with the probans that they give their members? Welcome to the forumn & the mad world of orange. I'm new as well & all questions I've asked have been answered really quickly with a good sense of humour & a family like atmosphere. Col
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5 Feb 2008, 20:56 (Ref:2121945)
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Steep learning curve this  I was looking at the BARC ones, might hang fire 'til the training day and have a look at what people are wearing..'never mind the width feel the quality!' |
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5 Feb 2008, 21:49 (Ref:2121986)
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Funny I've always called them overalls because after all thats what they are!
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5 Feb 2008, 23:11 (Ref:2122035)
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Welcome all. It's very refreshing to have so many new marshals and so many new members. As you can see, you can ask anything and often people are so friendly you'll get 5 or 6 answers, only some of which are conflicting!
Overalls, Probans, ovies, baby-gros, smelly dogs (just get them wet), oranges (or blacks, blues, faded pinks), we all know what you mean. The main thing is, just enjoy yourself and don't worry to much about the technicals, all will become clear after about 15 years or so! And if you do say or do something stupid, don't worry, it's very unlikely you'll be the first or the last to do it, and many of us already will have done. We'll pretend we haven't, of course, but it won't be true. Best advice I ever saw for a newbie - if you see a group of people in overalls standing having a chat, don't be afraid to join the group. You'll always be welcome. |
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5 Feb 2008, 23:57 (Ref:2122063)
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 Welcome to the new people - motorsport needs you! Please encourage all your relatives, neighbours, friends, enemies and workmates to join our happy band of nutcases
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6 Feb 2008, 09:53 (Ref:2122282)
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Welcome all.
As others have said, don't be afraid to ask questions. It's the only way to learn. VSCC do some nice overalls at a subsidised price. If you need a waterproof jacket annd you are going to Oulton see H. He was doing some old style jackets at £10. |
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6 Feb 2008, 10:09 (Ref:2122292)
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6 Feb 2008, 10:12 (Ref:2122295)
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6 Feb 2008, 10:20 (Ref:2122300)
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6 Feb 2008, 10:36 (Ref:2122312)
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6 Feb 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2122331)
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What ever happened to the 10 Tenths sew-on patch?? I was going to order one but I can't find them. And since I mention patches (and to stay on topic), 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
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