Newbie hello

[GaryMkII]

Hi Marshals of the world

I'd just like to say hello to all as I'm a newbie and had the pleasure of going along to Brands Hatch at the weekend and, sort of, helping out with some very basic duties which included holding some flags, waving a flag and not waving/holding flags when I should have done :/

It was a very good experience and one I want to take on next season. Being a family man I don't know how much I can commit to at the moment but I'm willing to give it a go. I also know that I will be on a very steep learning curve.

On Saturday I got caught up too much in watching the race and not the people falling off or leaving the track, time will tell if I can get the hang of that

All the people were very friendly and helpful and they didn't smack my legs when I forgot to flag. Thanks to the guys for loans of gloves and also a free tabard from Gord, which was nice. Everyone made me feel welcome and after watching races from the 'outside' it was very much an eye opener to see what goes on behind the scenes and how the race director pulls it all together.

Hope to see more of you all next season