Bgp 2006 - Page 2

**Stephen Green** · 30 Jan 2006, 18:51 (Ref:1512090)

And in sunny Kent too the postman has delivered the brown envelope with an invitation inside!

Alan Green · 30 Jan 2006, 20:21 (Ref:1512152)

Form recieved, time off work booked. All systems go.

Al.

Novice · 30 Jan 2006, 20:41 (Ref:1512170)

A good day for me too, new job and GP invite.

Pete Howarth · 30 Jan 2006, 20:48 (Ref:1512178)

Mine arrived this morning, but nothing for the guide dog

john souch · 30 Jan 2006, 21:02 (Ref:1512193)

Also recieved mine this morning well pleased,it'll be my first BGP. Bring it on :)

PapaJuliet · 30 Jan 2006, 21:37 (Ref:1512225)

I was going to say Valentine's Day has come early

but somebody beat me to it.

PJ

Mark Mitchell · 30 Jan 2006, 22:35 (Ref:1512290)

What's it got to do with Valentine's Day?

PapaJuliet · 30 Jan 2006, 23:08 (Ref:1512330)

The last time it was discussed "everybody" said you won't receive a reply until Valentine's Day. I received my reply this afternoon, ergo, it must be Valentine's Day

PJ

Clive · 30 Jan 2006, 23:34 (Ref:1512341)

Got mine too, and t'was anonymous (well I couldnt read the scrawl at the bottom!)

happy valentine!

Micky.H · 31 Jan 2006, 15:41 (Ref:1512778)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Howarth

Mine arrived this morning, but nothing for the guide dog

Its a GP so just rely on the other observer - or look at the replays on the big screen

flagwaver · 31 Jan 2006, 16:16 (Ref:1512807)

Clive, I think if you look very hard, it will say "with love bernie" ( I only used a small "b" because that is all he is a small b)

garybirch · 31 Jan 2006, 16:45 (Ref:1512825)

Can I ask why, through the year on the bank, I hear so many people slagging off the BGP saying it is boring and they'll never do another one...then I see the excited hoards on Ten Tenths who seem to be well pleased to have their invites?

Personall I did the 2001 BGP but haven't done one since so am quite looking forward to this years too. Yes there was a lot of waiting around but it's quite a spectacle to behold! Why do so many slag it off?

Micky.H · 31 Jan 2006, 17:44 (Ref:1512886)

Quote:

Originally Posted by garybirch

Why do so many slag it off?

Different expectations on what the GP is all about. I know i'll be standing around alot waiting for 'things to happen', but the GP is more than just a race meeting for me, the atmosphere, the crowds, the crew on post, the BBQ & beer each night with friends and family all make it worthwhile for me.

The Fat Clerk · 31 Jan 2006, 18:49 (Ref:1512937)

To me after all these years it's still the ultimate (well apart from Indy Ovals), when the 1st F1 car comes out on the Friday morning the hairs on the back of my neck still rise, the day they dont, will be the year I say that, that was my last. Hasn't happened yet after 15 British, 3 European & 11 other grand Prix's.

chezza · 31 Jan 2006, 19:17 (Ref:1512957)

I've only marshalled one GP, but have been to 3 others as the guest of other marshals. The first time you see and hear an F1 car in the flesh it is amazing and Dave is right when he says it makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck! One of the other things I love about silverstone on GP weekend is the atmosphere. Marshalling at Silverstone a lot I see it week in week out when it is cold, pouring with rain, the grass is long and it is generally looking a bit sorry for itself. I love walking in on Friday morning and seeing Silverstone the way it is meant to be. Its clean, tidy, everything is painted and new and it looks amazing and that can take your breath away in itself! Yes there is lots of waiting around but that doesn't matter that much and to be honest in 2005 it meant we could seek some shade for a bit. The social side of things in the evening is great too!

I can't wait till June!

Mark Mitchell · 31 Jan 2006, 20:32 (Ref:1512997)

Not had my invite or otherwise yet - perhaps flaggies haven't been posted out yet.

Grandslammer · 31 Jan 2006, 22:37 (Ref:1513089)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Not had my invite or otherwise yet - perhaps flaggies haven't been posted out yet.

Mine arrived yesterday Mark .

thepits! · 31 Jan 2006, 23:25 (Ref:1513119)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandslammer

Mine arrived yesterday Mark .

oops! who YOU upset Mark?

Clive · 31 Jan 2006, 23:29 (Ref:1513124)

There is something special about the Grand Prix which makes us keep coming back to it. Yes there is hell of a lot of waiting around and time wasting when we HAVE to be on post so Charly boy can see our smiling faeces

when he parades around - oh did i spell that wrong?

And yes I agree with Dave it still makes the hair on the back of the neck tingle, when that doesnt happen I will probably stop too.

AND, the marshals' camp site is brilliant in respect of meeting up with people you've perhaps not seen for a while, may be a year even, sharing a few beers (or beer if you go to the 'party') and barbecues etc. Just have to remember no references to sheep and wellingtons if a certain flaggy turns up

I'll be there, God willing, sent my card back today.

flags · 31 Jan 2006, 23:48 (Ref:1513131)

tut clive...that flaggie is observing these days....baaaa

Clive · 31 Jan 2006, 23:50 (Ref:1513133)

why do you think it's you I was referrring to Byron? especially as your 'signature' seems rather apt!!!

Mark Mitchell · 1 Feb 2006, 16:29 (Ref:1513604)

Got my letter this morning

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

Judging by the number of volunteers i have processed I do not think we will be overcrowded with numbers.

I have not been accepted due to "Over subscription" - so I guess I must have just upset the selection committee big-wigs!

chezza · 1 Feb 2006, 16:41 (Ref:1513608)

Oh, sorry to hear that mark...how strange.

Clive · 1 Feb 2006, 17:06 (Ref:1513625)

Yeah, I'm sorry too Mark, seems strange given the rumours about low numbers!!

Mark Mitchell · 1 Feb 2006, 17:33 (Ref:1513643)

No worries, I'm sure there's an alternative on the same weekend, somewhere!

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