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Thanks to everyone who has stepped up to the plate as a baton
carrier or with offers of assistance and help - it is greatly
appreciated. I will be sending an e-mail to you all within the
next 10 days with more specific information.
For those who either missed the first 'call to arms' or who are
undecided you should read
the outline before continuing. The event will raise money
for charity - the recipients will be a British charity - the Tsunami
has touched everyone, however some of the charities closer to
home have been affected by a dip in donations over this period.
Rumours that the Charity is: "bonk Mr. Brown's noggin with
a heavy plank until he re-introduces rolling taxing for classic
cars (BmBNWHPURIRTCC)" are completely unfounded.
So far we have a large area in England covered and should now
be able to easily move the baton from Yorkshire, through the Midlands,
east into Norfolk, down to Kent around the Greater London and
west into Cornwall. That's maybe the easier bit - we have various
other baton carriers but we volunteers to help get the baton closer
to those areas. Particular areas that we would like people to
help out are:
- Herefordshire
- North Wales (no one in wales
at all at the minute!)
- North West England (a little extra cover)
- Lincolnshire
And then then there's a desperate need to help
get the baton into Scotland - we have willing carriers North of
the border but so far no one in Cumbria or  the
North East to help get the baton close. In addition the
original 9 days will now be extended with no set end date... the
start is still June 11th so if anyone would like to carry the
baton to/from Northern Ireland please step forward.
The relay is intended to be a scenic, enjoyable event. It will
not be set against the clock and there will be no overnight carrying
(well not unless someone really wants to). Each evening the baton
will 'stop' and be handed over to the another carrier - who in
turn will carry it to the next person. Each time the baton is
handed over there must be a photo taken and well I may as well
say what the baton is going to be....nah you'll have to read on...
you are going to like it!!!
The route of the baton will be down to the carrier - who will
be encouraged to avoid the main road where possible... there are
no time penalties remember! Along the way we want photo's of some
of the scenery - some places will be on the compulsory list of
places to go. To help make the photo's memorable we have (or will
soon) a great baton.
Everyone who carries the baton or participates should sign the
baton (hehehe) and there will be room for those signatures!
So I was struggling for baton ideas and then over a few pints
a suggestion was made... and it made sense. The baton will fit
in the boot of the car, but you may wish to keep overnight bags
(if you are taking part of a couple of days) on the smaller side
(I will test capacity with the co-pilots normal luggage for two
nights.... which is a sizeable chunk and would normal attract
a 'Heavy' label from airport baggage handlers - but don't tell
her I said that).
Oh I've not said what it is have I? Well it's only fair that
those who have volunteered get to know first isn't it!
Hey
a Relay Tour that sound great/stupid... how do I get involved?
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