Fellsman

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Originally Posted by dmd

A Soreen marked "I'm bigger" is only about 270g. A normal one is smaller still.

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'I'm the biggest' malt loaf weighs just over 300g........perfect and edible too!

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Originally Posted by castlehill

Hi does anyone know if last years checkpoint times are available anywhere?

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What exactly do you mean by checkpoint times? The finish times for most of the 50 years of previous events are on the Fellsman website. The exact individual times for each entrant at each checkpoint has only ever been recorded on paper so is not generally available. The times recorded electronically for each entrant are an approximation (always later) because of the way they have traditionally been batched up for transmission, and sorry no, these are no longer publicly available for last year either.

Changes are afoot for this year...

If you have a specific query about your own times in recent years, I may be able to help. Let me know in a message.

I'll be getting an "I'm the biggest" then (or putting a small something else in to go with the underweight malt loaf I already have.) :D

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

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Originally Posted by irish

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

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I noticed that too. Quite pleased to see it actually, it gives me a fighting chance to get past the Fleet Moss checkpoint without being grouped! :)

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Originally Posted by irish

dmd -you seem to be a man/woman in the know, am I right in thinking that the grouping times published for this year are 30 minutes later than last year?
Cheers

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Oh dear, that is not intentional. This is an error in the handbook. The times on the website are the ones that are supposed to be in force. Discussions are taking place and there will be an official announcement as soon as possible.

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Originally Posted by joeyd

I'm a first timer - is it normal to be weighing a malt loaf to make sure it comes in at 300g? And does it count as emergency food (surely it does if marzipan does?) and are other first timers nervous/excited in equalish measure about the weekend? :w00t:

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I'm a first timer too and feeling very excited - and apprehensive every time I hear the forecast for the weekend! I'm taking 4 x 75g galaxy chocolate bars for my emergency food (which will not last long after the event). Will be laying out all my kit this evening and making sure I've got everything on the list. This bit of preparation is a sort of ritual for me, I think it helps convince me I'm actually doing this!! :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by dmd

Oh dear, that is not intentional. This is an error in the handbook. The times on the website are the ones that are supposed to be in force. Discussions are taking place and there will be an official announcement as soon as possible.

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Oh no! I was only reading the handbook last night and couldn't believe the good news that the original grouping times had been restored. What a sensible move, I thought. Must be based on last year's experience of available daylight. This lot are on the ball.....

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Originally Posted by BritNick

Oh no! I was only reading the handbook last night and couldn't believe the good news that the original grouping times had been restored. What a sensible move, I thought. Must be based on last year's experience of available daylight. This lot are on the ball.....

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You are all on the ball even so, Fellsman team. The booklet and website are literate and very informative works of art, while the experience has been improving year on year. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by BritNick

You are all on the ball even so, Fellsman team. The booklet and website are literate and very informative works of art, while the experience has been improving year on year. :thumbup:

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I'd echo that about the team Nick - very very helpful.
The combination of this forum, Facebook, Fellsman website and the booklet makes a very very comprehensive package which they deserve a lot of credit for. Yes, some people will plead lack of clarity on gear changes etc, but look how quickly things seem to be getting concluded. Well done Fellsman team !

Well that's a first - I'm all organised a day early :)

Unpacked......

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And packed.... in readiness for tomorrow's evening's kit check when I'll have to unpack it all again.

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Oh, and no pre-fellsman eve Fellsman thread is complete without a reminder of the food station menus:

Hill Inn - Biscuits

Kingsdale - Home made flap jacks and biscuits

Dent - Sausage/cheese and onion rolls, beans, bread/butter, fruit and biscuits

Stonehouse - Pasta and tomato sauce, grated cheese, bread/butter, cakes, jam, raisins and biscuits

Redshaw - Hotdogs (onions and sauces), tomato soup, cheese, bananas, malt loaf and biscuits

Fleet Moss - One pot surprise (the day's mystery dish), bread/butter, cheese, rice pudding, fruit salad and biscuits

Cray - Home made veg soup, bread/butter, cheese, jam, marmite, biscuits

Park Rash - Hot chocolate, cocktail sausages, bread/butter, cake, raisins and biscuits

Yarnbury - Biscuits

Yum...... :D

what no harry

I'd always be wary of a man carrying a big banana and a tub of Vaseline.

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Originally Posted by Hank

I'd always be wary of a man carrying a big banana and a tub of Vaseline.

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Haha. Once I'm vassed up, I'm leaving that in my car at Threshfield and eating the banana for added breakfast

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Haha. Once I'm vassed up, I'm leaving that in my car at Threshfield and eating the banana for added breakfast

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Thanks for clearing that up. I'll definitely be feeling more relaxed at the start now!

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Originally Posted by vespa

what no harry

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Nope, Harry is taking it easy this weekend :)

The route of the Fellsman with chocolate raisins.....


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Just going through all my kit and wondering how I'm going to fit it all in my pac lol. getting a little nervous/excited now hoping to go under 14 hrs closer to a sub 13 the better. If any was is thinking of going at this pace and would like some company to keeping each other going for the sub 13 let me know

Stolly - my kit is all laid out and ready too.
Mountain boxer- not sure about time but I could be around you for some of the time if I am really lucky
2012 16.21 into that wind etc
2011 15.03 first time
Are you camping in the sports hall on Fri Night?

yeah im staying in the sports hall friday night hoping to get there around 8 going to get my kit checked on the night to save some time so would be good to have a chat.

Good luck everyone :-)

Stef

And you....say hi to YDT

Thanks Linda, will do :-)

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Originally Posted by Stef F

Good luck everyone :-)

Stef

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Cheers, Steff. Where abouts Oop north are you?

Wharfedale and love it! :coollarge:

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Originally Posted by Hank

I'd always be wary of a man carrying a big banana and a tub of Vaseline.

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Yeah, they look almost menacing in that piccie.

Wharfedale Stef? Very nice indeed.

6 "adhesive dressings" ... does that mean "plasters", or something more substantial?

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Originally Posted by GreenFlash

6 "adhesive dressings" ... does that mean "plasters", or something more substantial?

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You are required to have undergone medical training in the application of casts, and you need to carry the necessary materials for that. Did we not mention that?



Yes it means plasters.

And be able to perform an emergency tracheotomy with your spork ;)

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Originally Posted by Stolly

And be able to perform an emergency tracheotomy with your spork ;)

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Or an emergency colonoscopy with a banana and vaseline;)

That's brilliant! How are you going to carry it without the raisins falling about and misdirecting you? :wink:

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Originally Posted by Stolly

The route of the Fellsman with chocolate raisins.....


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Good luck tomorrow everyone! I'm hoping to come and see some of you finish after I've had my little jog round the three peaks.:)

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Originally Posted by Hes

That's brilliant! How are you going to carry it without the raisins falling about and misdirecting you? :wink:

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Godammit! I hadn't thought of that....

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Originally Posted by Hes

Good luck tomorrow everyone! I'm hoping to come and see some of you finish after I've had my little jog round the three peaks.:)

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Would be lovely to see you at Threshfield Hes but I expect you'll be tucked up in bed when/if I get there:w00t:

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Originally Posted by protodoc

Or an emergency colonoscopy with a banana and vaseline;)

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I take it you've done one of these before then? :D Useful to know.

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Originally Posted by Martyn P

I take it you've done one of these before then? :D Useful to know.

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Oi!, you're supposed to be asleep all day m8:p

Couldn't resist. And forget the "if", we'll get here alright ;)

Worth noting the route instruction on the event website: http://www.fellsman.org.uk/?page_id=312

Hail and rain in Bolton now. Hope the weather's a bit better tomorrow!

sudden heavy shower of rain and tiny hail in Preston at 4.45 but looks clear now.