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Old 31 May 2016, 05:56 (Ref:3645969)   #1
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New for 2016

Not seen anyone posting new purchases for 2016 yet so thought i would start this, every year we take a vast amount of stuff down and some of it is essential some of it frivolous, this is a light hearted thread so the sillier the better please.
So far this year new purchases include
A pack of ear plugs for sleeping in the camp site
Sun cream for the brilliant sunshine we are expecting
Sandals due to above

Still two weeks until i leave so looking for more stuff
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Old 31 May 2016, 06:32 (Ref:3645978)   #2
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Without considering each other's accommodation choice, the most important things are IMO :
tickets (essential check when people leave, I'm sure), smartphone and its battery for radio and live timing, coffee, some money for the midnight merguez-frites, a warm cloth for the night, several home-made sandwiches. Then you can follow the whole race in good conditions.
Interesting but less important things : cameras, binoculars, sound recorder.

And of course, adapted clothes to the weather, but I won't say more about this.
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Old 31 May 2016, 06:54 (Ref:3645982)   #3
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I love the idea of home made sandwiches, but for us not living close to the circuit they are a problem with the scorching weather we will have, first day ok, second day just about safe but not very appertizing, third day might cause a few trips to the facilities, forth day likely to require hospital, fifth day likely to cause death, by the sixth day sandwich will have developed into a life form capable of enjoying the race and probably snacking on other life forms

Still we could always make them freshly at the campsite each day as an alternative
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Old 31 May 2016, 07:03 (Ref:3645986)   #4
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I love the idea of home made sandwiches, but for us not living close to the circuit they are a problem with the scorching weather we will have, first day ok, second day just about safe but not very appertizing, third day might cause a few trips to the facilities, forth day likely to require hospital, fifth day likely to cause death, by the sixth day sandwich will have developed into a life form capable of enjoying the race and probably snacking on other life forms

Still we could always make them freshly at the campsite each day as an alternative
Does cheese not survive ?
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Old 31 May 2016, 07:29 (Ref:3645991)   #5
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Cheese improves, well perhaps not brie
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Old 31 May 2016, 18:40 (Ref:3646110)   #6
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I am bringing a rookie, does that count. Didn't buy him though, just invited him.
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Old 31 May 2016, 19:34 (Ref:3646119)   #7
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Without considering each other's accommodation choice, the most important things are IMO :
tickets (essential check when people leave, I'm sure), smartphone and its battery for radio and live timing, coffee, some money for the midnight merguez-frites, a warm cloth for the night, several home-made sandwiches. Then you can follow the whole race in good conditions.
Interesting but less important things : cameras, binoculars, sound recorder.

And of course, adapted clothes to the weather, but I won't say more about this.
Oh my, I didn't buy tickets beforehand on the advice that they'd be available at the gate, since I am arriving one week before the race. Was that a mistake on my part??
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Old 31 May 2016, 19:47 (Ref:3646122)   #8
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Baseball cap with built in LED torch - a marshal's must have for the night shift !

to KIBD - general admission tickets will be available on the gate, but most Brits will need a campsite pass - which is best bought in advance, as are grandstand seat tickets.
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help i can do

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if i can help someone to get fresh food the third i'll be happy for him
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Old 31 May 2016, 20:11 (Ref:3646133)   #10
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Baseball cap with built in LED torch - a marshal's must have for the night shift !

to KIBD - general admission tickets will be available on the gate, but most Brits will need a campsite pass - which is best bought in advance, as are grandstand seat tickets.
Thanks for that! First time not having such a major item before going to an event like this...peace of mind is a pretty invaluable thing haha
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Old 31 May 2016, 20:12 (Ref:3646135)   #11
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No problem with GE's but camping tickets or accommodation must be sorted out before you get there, although the aco may have some returns available if you get there early
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Old 31 May 2016, 20:33 (Ref:3646144)   #12
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New purchaes eh? Not a lot for me.

I have a new (old) lens - a large Sigma (that's why I'm bringing my son - to carry it for me.... ) and a nice new monopod. Neither of which saw any action at Silverstone - I was too lazy......

Other than those, my kit is much the same as last year.
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Old 31 May 2016, 20:47 (Ref:3646151)   #13
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No problem with GE's but camping tickets or accommodation must be sorted out before you get there, although the aco may have some returns available if you get there early
Definitely true about accomodations. I haven't camped before and I didn't particularly want my first experience to be a whole week in another country, so I opted for an airbnb near to the circuit for my first 24h
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I am bringing a rookie, does that count. Didn't buy him though, just invited him.
Bringing Rookies is an under-estimated thing. It gets you out of any ruts/routines you've fallen into and you have the fun of showing them all The Best Bits.

My new kit for this year is:

A half-decent Petzl headtorch to replace a cheap generic one.

Some new lightweight walking boots.

An ill advised purchase of a straw hat.
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Old 1 Jun 2016, 09:53 (Ref:3646268)   #15
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i could do with a new hat. My one has done quite a few le mans now and just like me it has seen better days
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Thanks for that! First time not having such a major item before going to an event like this...peace of mind is a pretty invaluable thing haha
Sorry if I provoked any trouble. Yes of course tickets "enceintes générales" are available in all entrance gates. keep in mind that you will have to queue more or less, depending on the time you arrive.
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Old 1 Jun 2016, 17:00 (Ref:3646362)   #17
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A new jacket - just in case you know.
I expect a new hat when at the circuit other than that don't need anything else

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A new jacket - just in case you know.
I expect a new hat when at the circuit other than that don't need anything else

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until a couple of years ago there was always some company handing out free caps/hats still have a few from many years ago including a marlboro one so you know how old that is.
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Bringing Rookies is an under-estimated thing. It gets you out of any ruts/routines you've fallen into and you have the fun of showing them all The Best Bits.
Of course! I'd forgotten that I'm bringing a rookie too. My stepson Toby (who will eat all the food at the meeting, provided it's healthy...... ).
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Lets hope your new for 2017 is a race ticket, been a few years now be good to see you there
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what the hell is that Vince, looks like you are drilling for shale gas
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