Big Dave K's 24 hour event - locked - see new thread...

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:09 pm

Just to confirm - this is a VIRTUAL team - but you must row in your "slot" in the 24 hours and promise to post your metres in this thread when you complete them.

I have tried to compile the previous posts in to a new running order - please copy and paste in to your post when signing up.

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT:

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT:
01:00 GMT:
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash (has moved from 04:00)
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT:
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT:
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

We are over half full now

JanetS · Post by **JanetS** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:34 pm

Popped time in below:

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT:
01:00 GMT:
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT:
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT:
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P[/quote]

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:41 am

JanetS - the baby is awake at 5:30am? Outrageous.

I have spent many very happy hours walking our various babies around the countryside at such hours.

At the time it feels bad but the scenery and feeling at that time of day is priceless. I hesitate to say it, but please enjoy those hours.

(By the way I have 5 kids and each one has forced me to enjoy those early morning hours).

Incidentally, having seen your comments on Mr Sims "nice" mod D, I also have one in my garage on the A31 that you are welcome to.

Thomas, as I mentioned I work at home on a Wednesday and can be flexible between school times for this challenge. Feel free to switch my hour (or I'll do 2?) as you see fit. My 60 min PB is 14142 but I'm willing to test that.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:36 am

Stuck myself in for 1600 if that's OK!

Hey Mr Webberg, with our PB's only 20 metres apart should make an interesting side issue?

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT:
01:00 GMT:
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT:
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P[/quote]

Mike L.

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:12 am

Here's me as well then....8 am - 9am.

Might be able to wangle a mid afternoon as well one depending on work...

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT:
01:00 GMT:
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

...then it occurred to me....why stop at 24 hours.

If the Uni crew are using 3 rowers, should we run this for 3 x 24 hours? Then we can do a million metres?

paulgould · Post by **paulgould** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:40 am

Slotted myself in at 03:00 GMT - 5am in SA.

Paul G

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT:
01:00 GMT:
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT: Paul Gould (gouldilocks)
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

Post by **BorisZ** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:19 pm

Here is what I can do: a couple of hours GMT small hours. If anyone really does not want me to be greedy, I'll be happy to give up on one of the slots...
Oh, and I think the idea of stretching this for three days is great. I'd be happy to another couple of rows!

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST)
01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST)
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT:
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:53 pm

Once Wednesday is full, suggest we put up on e for Thursday as well. I'll do a couple of hours to kick us off!

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:58 pm

You're all quite nuts!

But go on then. If we are doing another day I can do the mid/late evening GMT.

Also somebody challenged me on this thread to a PB duel on the 60 mins. (Apologies that I can't remember and the posts are long here). That's all I need - more motivation.

Anyway, I'm up for that.

I'll be aiming at around 14250.

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:14 pm

big dave k wrote:just got confirmation that tim foster will be coming down to officially start the event. we're getting in touch with rowing and regatta magazine to see if they'll cover the event. and maybe concept 2. more publicity the better

I meant to say how interesting that is. He can't row for Brunel but he can row for us. Perhaps he'd like to do one of the time-slots in our race against Brunel - maybe we could get him to join Free Spirits!

If he does, maybe we should get him a Free Spirits T-shirt - what is his size?

I am sure we'll always have room for Olympic gold medalists in Free Spirits.

big dave k · Post by **big dave k** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:28 pm

if he's rowing for anyone, it's my team!! as an ex-student, im sure we could let him in as an honoury member. not sure if he'll be do any rowing yet, will have to ask. details are a bit sketchy at the moment.

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:00 pm

Damn.

Didn't realise he was an ex-student. I guess you do get first dibs then.

.

And re trying to keep it going for three days - I am "game on", but lets see if this one fills up! I was wondering if we could ping some messages to people like Zach Ellison who seems to churn out mega metres but you don't hear from on the forum (maybe he lurks).

BigWaveDave · Post by **BigWaveDave** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:09 pm

If necessary I could also do the 1pm slot on the Weds if its needed, can leave it right to the end for a decission.

Post by **Bangers** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:05 am

I'll do the morning 'tea break' session at 10am

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST)
01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST)
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT:
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT: Bangers
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - moved - all yours at 1900 Neil)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:50 pm

Only 5 slots to fill now - come on team!

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:47 pm

I have asked Zach - he is interested, but judging from what he has said he is on a pretty strict regime and may not be able to slot in. Are you still provisional?

Rita · Post by **Rita** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:01 pm

I would rather wait until the event gets closer, but if necessary and if the number of meters do not matter, I could take the 03:00 GMT slot too.

I could do 2 x 60 min rows with a short (1-2 minute) break between them. However, if I am rowing back-to-back, neither one of them will be a PB attempt, hence ~ 12,000 or so meters per row (at UT1 I do 12,000 m in ~ 58 min).

Also it might be kind of hard to keep this going for 3 days since it is the holiday time which means parties, kids school plays and concerts and the last minute packing/shopping if you are leaving town.

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:18 pm

My provisional stuff is just so that other team members know they can take those slots if it's all they can do. I'm expecting to do at least 2 sessions, and can make it 3 if required, but I don't want to stop others having a go and joining in.

Can't see us managing to keep this up over 3 days at that point in the year. Maybe a better plan is to set up a real week long continuous pull thing for end of April, when people will all be doing marathons anyway (3 hour sessions) and this may fill out more easily.

paulgould · Post by **paulgould** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:21 pm

Had put my name down for 3:00 GMT but it seems to have been dropped off somehow - will still do that time-slot if you can't find anyone quicker.

Paul G

Mike Channin · Post by **Mike Channin** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:41 pm

Ironar$e - don't worry about speed - we're more interested in participation to be honest!

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST)
01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST)
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT: Ironar$e
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT: Bangers
11:00 GMT:
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (probable)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

plummy · Post by **plummy** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:03 pm

OK - put me in for the 11.00am to 12.00 noon stint (at least I can justify a decent lunch to myself)

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST)
01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST)
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT: Ironar$e
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT: Bangers
11:00 GMT: Plummy
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT:
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (probable)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:05 pm

We seem to have gone a bit quiet on this.

THREE slots to fill.

Come on team!

Post by **redshell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:12 pm

I'll take a slot..15:00 ok with me

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:33 pm

Thanks redshell.

2 slots left!

12/12/06 (Tuesday)
21:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
22:00 GMT: Mike (provisional - if anyone else wants this, just say)
23:00 GMT: JanetS (can switch to 05:00 if needed)

13/12/06 (Wednesday)
00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST)
01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST)
02:00 GMT (21:00 EST on Tuesday in USA): Rita
03:00 GMT: Ironar$e
04:00 GMT: TomB
05:00 GMT: mash
06:00 GMT: BigWaveDave
07:00 GMT: Jainser
08:00 GMT: Paul Sims
09:00 GMT: Webberg
10:00 GMT: Bangers
11:00 GMT: Plummy
12:00 GMT:
13:00 GMT:
14:00 GMT: Sam Donoghue (Spamuel)
15:00 GMT: Redshell
16:00 GMT: Mikey
17:00 GMT: Mike (probable)
18:00 GMT: Stan
19:00 GMT: Gooner Neil
20:00 GMT: Thomas W-P

Tricia B · Post by **Tricia B** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:36 pm

I would be happy to take the 15:00GMT on Wednesday....which is 0700 PST on my clock in Oregon..... I row just under 12k in one hour.....Tricia

Big Dave K's 24 hour event - locked - see new thread...

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