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30 Jun 2012, 10:10
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I just feel for the Historic F1 guys (& gals) - can't see there being that many spectators at that time. As for being on post at 6.45am? I'm just glad to be there so to lose half hours sleep is no skin off my nose.
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Same ! - however its not really much different than standard marshalling day up at 6am - just don't have to travel to the circuit or sign on each morning
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30 Jun 2012, 10:46
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Fully 3 days, not nearly...
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15:00 finish on Sunday. Some circuits are barely half-way through the day by then!
Seriously, as always, to those who are going, have a wonderful time and make us proud. I know you will.
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30 Jun 2012, 13:31
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30 Jun 2012, 21:48
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can't think of a better way to start a sunday morning with hfo, that defo wake me up.
and being on the national straight pit wall means no rush for the bus lol
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1 Jul 2012, 13:25
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Thanks Piglet!
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2 Jul 2012, 09:50
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I just feel for the Historic F1 guys (& gals) - can't see there being that many spectators at that time. As for being on post at 6.45am? I'm just glad to be there so to lose half hours sleep is no skin off my nose.
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Ah you see now whilst there I doubt there will be many people in the grandstands (however I doubt these people would have stayed afterwards either) the banks will be packed with people trying to get their spot for the main race, I think more people could see this race now. I just hope that one doesn't blow up spreading oil everywhere!
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2 Jul 2012, 09:53
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15:00 finish on Sunday. Some circuits are barely half-way through the day by then!
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And we'll still be queuing to get out of the camp site at 8pm! 
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2 Jul 2012, 10:08
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Don't queue then! Chill out, have some dinner, pack away, we usually manage to get out with no problems about half 8 or 9. Yes I know that some have a long drive - we have about 2 hours, but I'd rather chill out have some dinner etc than sit bored in the traffic!
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2 Jul 2012, 10:09
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Hrm... Silverstone's Twitter account posted this:
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If youre camping in Woodlands over #F1 weekend here is their Wet Weather plan, keep an eye on this throughout the week! (link)
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Better get the waders then. And a tow rope...
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2 Jul 2012, 10:41
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And we'll still be queuing to get out of the camp site at 8pm! |
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Don't queue then! Chill out, have some dinner, pack away, we usually manage to get out with no problems about half 8 or 9. Yes I know that some have a long drive - we have about 2 hours, but I'd rather chill out have some dinner etc than sit bored in the traffic!
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Or have a drink too, camp the Sunday night and have a relaxed drive home after the rush hour on Monday - that's my plan anyway.
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2 Jul 2012, 10:51
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The other half has to go back to work on the Monday otherwise we would.
Yes I saw that too Greem, on their facebook. The plan looks quite good, just a shame they fail to implement stuff like that over on the marshals campsite at times.
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2 Jul 2012, 10:55
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Anyone at the campsite yet (I know some of you are early birds!)? Do we have an idea what its state is? Other than wet! 
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2 Jul 2012, 10:55
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Blimey, give em a chance, its only been open a couple of hours!!
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2 Jul 2012, 11:43
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Is there a plan B, if the site is too muddy to get cars, hotorhomes & caravans in?
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2 Jul 2012, 12:24
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They'll tow them in with 4x4s or something I'd imagine.
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