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Sea mist delays
Last time I was at the TT was 2006 and sea mist was the only weather problem during a very hot and sunny fortnight.
I was a marshal out at Rhencullen and that's where the mist was that year too.

Now I have to go to work and miss the commentary Icon_confused
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08-06-2016, 11:54 AM
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Stupid sea. Stop being a Dick.
08-06-2016, 12:28 PM
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looks like it'll go now, I'll catch the first couple of laps at least.
Bring 'em all home safe guys.
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delays to sidecar Friday, same reason, but that wretched Subaru still has to have its place in the limelight - thus delaying the Senior - money the reason I suppose?
10-06-2016, 11:34 AM
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Just heard Subaru after Senior - whenever that's going t'be
10-06-2016, 11:36 AM
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This stupid sea mist has thrown my refueling strategy right out.

I've already finished my beers and had to break out an emergency gin and tonic.

I usually get some premix bundy and coke in for the caffeine value in case of a late night but as I left work it was all 'dry conditions' on the TT app so I prepared accordingly (a 6 of crownies) now I'm in turmoil.

Where to next?  Cuppa?  Another G&T?  The 6 year old bottle of novelty chilli vodka I got given by a client in Ukraine?

Any race management experts out there?


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10-06-2016, 11:57 AM
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And once again I will miss the commentary with these delays.......
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10-06-2016, 12:08 PM
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And that seals it....damn. I haven't missed the live commentary for 10 years.
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10-06-2016, 12:25 PM
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(10-06-2016, 11:57 AM)Sam Pato Wrote: This stupid sea mist has thrown my refueling strategy right out.

I've already finished my beers and had to break out an emergency gin and tonic.

I usually get some premix bundy and coke in for the caffeine value in case of a late night but as I left work it was all 'dry conditions' on the TT app so I prepared accordingly (a 6 of crownies) now I'm in turmoil.

Where to next?  Cuppa?  Another G&T?  The 6 year old bottle of novelty chilli vodka I got given by a client in Ukraine?

Any race management experts out there?


Sam

Definitely recommend getting someone to fly in fresh supplies. Tesco might have a slot free! And if you go for biscuits - make sure they're not coated in anything. That only leads to trouble post-race!
10-06-2016, 12:26 PM
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Yep - probably done for me too.
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10-06-2016, 12:27 PM
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And I have resist the temptation to discover the result before the tv coverage tonight....that will be difficult
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It's just pants missing the live commentary, I'm gutted
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10-06-2016, 12:31 PM
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(10-06-2016, 12:26 PM)Doc Wrote: Definitely recommend getting someone to fly in fresh supplies.  Tesco might have a slot free!  And if you go for biscuits - make sure they're not coated in anything.  That only leads to trouble post-race!

Unfortunately that level of civilization (beer delivery) hasn't reached the Antipodes yet.....................you can't even buy a beer in a supermarket!

I've risked another G&T and a large bag of Cheese and Onion - hopefully that'll see me through to the slidies.  The Senior is a lost cause - damn.

Still I've got tickets to the Rugby tomorrow night so the weekend is not lost.


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10-06-2016, 12:45 PM
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I see your problem and I would be gutted. At least I hope you enjoy the rugby!
10-06-2016, 01:24 PM
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Mate - refreshment issues aside - I'm ready to go racing.

Good luck to all the competitors.  Safe racing for all.

Would like to see Moly get another but they're all good guys..............................over to you Dave Christian........

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10-06-2016, 01:31 PM
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Aside from the sea mist, it's been a spectacular TT.

Wish this would have been the year I went.
10-06-2016, 02:00 PM
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Sadly we had to leave watching the Senior after 2 laps because we had a plane to catch.

Glad the Subaru lap was originally moved to after as we would have been rather annoyed to miss them for that! 
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11-06-2016, 08:23 AM
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(10-06-2016, 11:57 AM)Sam Pato Wrote: This stupid sea mist has thrown my refueling strategy right out.

I've already finished my beers and had to break out an emergency gin and tonic.

I usually get some premix bundy and coke in for the caffeine value in case of a late night but as I left work it was all 'dry conditions' on the TT app so I prepared accordingly (a 6 of crownies) now I'm in turmoil.

Where to next?  Cuppa?  Another G&T?  The 6 year old bottle of novelty chilli vodka I got given by a client in Ukraine?

Any race management experts out there?


Sam

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