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We're all off to Donington on Friday (for track day with Ford)...

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AnnMumsnet · 11/10/2010 11:40

This thread is for attendees of the "Ford-Mumsnet Donington track day" on Friday 15th October to sign in and share their excitement/ travel plans/ fashion issues etc etc

If you are coming please do sign in.

If you are not currently coming but would like to (after checking out the details on the linked to thread above) please email [email protected] There are bound to be some folks who are unable to attend and there are also a few spaces still available so we'd love you to come - just let us know asap.

Donning the driving gloves from MNHQ will be myself and Jennifer and we're looking forward to meeting you all Smile [slightly worried] Smile

MNHQ

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rubyrubyruby · 11/10/2010 11:51

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Whoamireally · 11/10/2010 12:41

I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it...

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momonamission · 11/10/2010 12:42

Helen has already been on the Joules site looking for stretch jeans and Wax jacket - and there are no sizes in stock - she's in dilemma mode now! I'm deliberating on old jeans OR OLDER JEANS with whatever I grab first! You're joking about the driving gloves right?

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Whoamireally · 11/10/2010 12:46

Feck. If you're wearing driving gloves, I really do need to find my Hermes headscarf. Pronto.

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BecauseImWorthIt · 11/10/2010 13:04

I will be there.

I have no idea what I will be wearing but doubt it will be memorable!

I'm going for comfy. Which is my usual approach to dressing.

Grin

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Whoamireally · 11/10/2010 13:08

Ruby, I won't be wearing anything that may suggest I can actually drive well Wink

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AnnMumsnet · 11/10/2010 13:16

The driving gloves were a joke!

We'll be using RL names - no-one but I and my trusty spreadsheet will know who's who!

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JenniferMumsnet · 11/10/2010 13:33

Hi Everyone
So excited, I have always always wanted to do this
Got childcare sorted( no mean feat)
Just now praying my Boden biker jacket will turn up in time !
Johnny Depp Wink

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LynetteScavo · 11/10/2010 13:43

This is going to sound really stupid, but what about bags? I have no idea what type of bag one needs for a day like this. Hmm

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BorgQueen · 11/10/2010 13:46

Well this name has been created so my usual persona will not be revealed, I'm far too sharing on threads and don't want people to point and laugh.

Really looking forward to the day, DH couldn't believe it when I told him, he's as excited as me. Grin
I'm particularly looking forward to the 4x4 course.

I haven't even thought about what to wear!

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BonzoDooDah · 11/10/2010 13:49

Oh heck! We're wearing stuff?? [scurries off to root through wardrobe]

My sister and I are planning on laughing like loons through the whole 4x4 course. Shall we bring ear-defenders for the instructors?

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Whoamireally · 11/10/2010 13:54

Oooh. Good point Lynette. My usual style is to dump my bag on passenger's lap and say 'here, hang on to this will you? If my phone rings, it's in the top pocket' I doubt racey-driver type hot lap man will appreciate that Hmm

Failing that, it will probably be the MN version of a red rose in the lapel.... my last-season Boden patent satchel. Regular MNer's will be able to spot it and nod knowingly...'ah, so that's Whoamireally'. Boden-ignorant husbands will be none the wiser.

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HeadlessLadyBiscuit · 11/10/2010 13:55

Judging by the weather I am going to wear something warm. That's about as far as I've got

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LynetteScavo · 11/10/2010 13:55

Right, I've riffled through my wardrobe, and have just found a jumper than covers up all my lumps and bumps.

I've just chucked it in the wash, so if it doesn't shrink I will be wearing that with jeans and a not very waterproof jacket. (I don't actually own a water proof jacket)

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LynetteScavo · 11/10/2010 13:57

OMG I was going to bring my Boden Satchel!!!




It can be our secret sign!!! Grin

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BorgQueen · 11/10/2010 14:05

I don't own any Boden, satchels or otherwise.

I'll probably wear combats and something Confused.

I really should have bought that nice Barbour/biker jacket in John Lewis yesterday.

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vnmum · 11/10/2010 14:06

hi, im coming to this on friday too. I'm quite excited. Don't know what i will be wearing as i'm inbetween my fat clothes and thin clothes at the moment so it will probably be jeans with a top that fits Smile.

DH is gutted he can't actually drive the Focus RS and is looking forward to test driving the mondeo. I am looking forward to everything! Hopefully the 4x4 bit will be good(we used to own a 4x4 pickup and i loved it).

I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully the indian summer will still be here on friday

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Kbear · 11/10/2010 14:10

Still gutted I can't now attend... honestly, grandparents taking holidays shouldn't be allowed ... shirking their childcare responsibilities... mumble... grumble...

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BorgQueen · 11/10/2010 14:11

vnmum - DH is sad that he can't drive the RS too, he had an Escort RS many years ago and he loved it.

Where are you all coming from? - we're coming from Stoke - so not too far, DH works in Derby anyway so knows the road like the back of his hand.

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HeadlessLadyBiscuit · 11/10/2010 14:26

I will be getting in some fast driving practice by haring up from London. I am going to be standing waiting outside the nursery when it opens at 8am in the hope that I can get there in time for a bacon roll before we start :o

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PosieParker · 11/10/2010 14:27

I am going to wear UgGs....so there!!!

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vnmum · 11/10/2010 14:31

we are coming from liverpool, so 2 hours of motorway for us.

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NoahAndTheWhale · 11/10/2010 15:01

I am coming from York so a couple of hours of motorway for me too. Will be wearing jeans probably. No Boden Grin

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