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The 2012 Outlaw Bike Feedstation/Support Thread
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Still waiting for my two hoodies and 4 t-shirts. A little worried that the email from spreadshirt still refers to them having "Crashie's Squawky Mate" on the back, even though I asked for it to be removed. We'll see.... i'm sure my kids would love Crashie.... if they met him... her
I hope Crashie is male, otherwise I shall be regarding Squish in a whole new light from no on !!!
Schmunkee - you should have received an email from me a couple of days ago, "un-volunteering" Mr plodder from feedstation duty. Very sorry, especially about the last minute notice, but having weighed it all up, it's better not to drag kids along, he wouldn't have been much use as a volunteer/marshall whilst looking after little ones.
Sorry
They will be on the course, in pirate hoodies/t shirts, waving pirate flags
Just in case anyone missed this.....
Thank you in advance
Just sneaking in to say hello, as instructed by Meldy (whose instructions I dare not disobey, and who assures me you are all nice)
I've dithered around so long I fear there's no hope of me being able to do anything useful
However, I'll be hanging around on the run course and at the end waving a WAISTER flag (if I manage to invent one before Sunday, otherwise it'll be a t shirt 
) and cheering on Meldy and Podds especially, but all of you really 
Happy to lend a hand with anything is there's last minute things need doing
As it stands I'm planning to arrive probably about 5pm (ish) and stay til the end, and I'll be coming in the car (last train back to Sheffield is 9.30 and I fear that may cause too much nail biting and a night sleeping on the train platform!)
However, I'm only coming that late because I don't know anyone at all and the whole day is a long time to spend hanging about on your own, however exciting things are! So - if I can be useful before that I'm happy to come earlier, just let me know
Otherwise, if you see me hanging around near the end hovering (nearly said hoovering then - very unlikely) near a pirate looking shifty, please say hello
Good - I'll fit right in then
Daffs you will be fine
Advance thanks to the Pirate Feeders from me too.
Pirates rock
Dr Daffs.come early and join us on the bike station
schmunks.......I haven't received an email telling what to do.........will you tell me on saturday
or have I cocked up.sure i sent you an email telling you i'm available for as long as you need me
Dr Daffs - there are three people on the bike feed station who have never met anyone, so you will be in great company if you make it four
Daffs see plea for help above ^^^^^
you wont be alone!!
Wear something yellow and black, help help help at feedstation and then cheer me on later since i'll be doing the "run"
P.S. I've never met any of these nutters other than Raf yet, so really I only know one more person than you and i'm spending a whole weekend with them!
See you sunday!
Seren - I am on the case now
^^^^ I've haven't received an email either Seren, not unusual for me though as Muckee's Nemisis i'm generally on *ignore*
Debbo - that would be great if he could. Cheers
Well in that case I shall indeed toddle along to the feedstation
Ok, now I'm going to start asking stupid questions that have probably already been answered way back on page 2 of this thread or something...
Can I park at/near the feedstation?! (I assume I don't have to cycle 60 miles to get there??) Do you need a set time, or shall I just turn up? (I can be there whenever (preferably not 8am if poss!) and stay for however long). Feel free to send me instructions - on the whole I'm very obedient
Hooray, even more excited now
muckee - two more sleeps
Daffs .... I should imagine any offer of help will be gratefully received whatever time you get there, the earlier the better but given even for the fastest rider/swimmer to get to 60 miles is going to be later then 8am you should be ok but I dont know about road closures
Schmunkee - I can only imagine (and quail at) the amount of work you've had to do to get us even this far. I don't know how many of our fellow giveroutersofdrinksanstuff have been on a feed station before, but if they have they will know that it's SO much more than simply mixing, filling, chopping, opening, tidying, feeding, smiling, cheering and chivvying, helping athletes with all sorts of odd things, not getting in the way, not knocking people off their bikes, not being able to pee (or eat or drink or breathe) while it's busy. It takes a hell of a lot of organisation and communication with the powers that be before we even get to race day or set up.
I may well be feeling a little too fluffy after a very large glass of wine, but ... what the heck: you're fab.
Yup! Jj said it so well. I'll just say a big THANK YOU!!!
It's going to be brilliant knowing you guys will be there.
Thanks for rallying the troops Schmunks xx
And you have Garr and my little boy to help too
My Dad and sister may be able to get there too.... I'll let you know!
All - me and Raf are planning a feed station recce on Saturday mid/late morning and will be able to give more specifics about the feed station after that. Please 'bear with' (trademark Miranda)
Dr Daffs - the feed station is approx 13 miles (30 mins drive) from HPP. I don't believe we will be affected by road closures; I think they are confined to HPP itself