Guinness
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:15 AM |
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Spectating in the Rain?
I really fancy going to Croft today to watch the HSCC qualifying and races.
Trouble is, it looks like it's going to be wet all day.
Any hints / tips for spending a day in a field watching cars go past in the rain?
I could take the kids beach tent, it's not that big:-
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Mike
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:19 AM |
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Since you work for a construction company its quite simple.........wear the HI VIZ PPE you give to your staff
[Edited on 7-8-10 by mangogrooveworkshop]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:20 AM |
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Take as little as possible.
Wear wellies or waterproof hiking boots
Wear waterproof trousers if you have them
Wear waterproof jacket or a poncho
The more kit you take, the worse things get. If it wont go into your rucksack or pockets, then dont take it. With the wet and mud, youll only regret
it.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scoop
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:26 AM |
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Dont bother mate. When you get back in the car you will wonder why you bothered.
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:27 AM |
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Just get wet, it's fun
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Andy D
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
I really fancy going to Croft today to watch the HSCC qualifying and races.
Trouble is, it looks like it's going to be wet all day.
Any hints / tips for spending a day in a field watching cars go past in the rain?
I could take the kids beach tent, it's not that big:-
??
Mike
Mike, I've seen things like that up on top of the bank above Hawthorn. Seem to be OK.
Planning to pop through myself... with brolly. 
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:31 AM |
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Just wear shorts and take a shower gel. It's called economy
Oh, and make sure you've got a towel in the car.
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:33 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scoop
Dont bother mate. When you get back in the car you will wonder why you bothered.
Unless youre a REAL petrol head.....
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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adithorp
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:39 AM |
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Umberella and waterproof trousers.
adrian
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:44 AM |
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take nothing with you as others have said. I prefer lightweight waterproofs and a change of clothes in the car and expect to get a little wet.
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Humbug
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 08:46 AM |
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The tent looks like a good idea (if it's actually waterproof...). Otherwise, I would advise not wearing loads of waterproof clothing
unless it's breathable; with the current temperatures, you will be running with sweat in no time. Brolly would do it. Possible that and a
groundheet, then you could use it as a min shelter (like the tent) but more easily movable if you want to go to a different place.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 7/8/10 at 10:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
The tent looks like a good idea (if it's actually waterproof...). Otherwise, I would advise not wearing loads of waterproof clothing
unless it's breathable;
Is there any other type then?
IMO, always get a decent set of waterproofs, not the plastic unbreathable type. Ive only ever had one non-breathable jacket in 15 years, which
survived only one use.
Bike waterproofs are always very good.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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