Tube 8 - February 2005
Tube 8 - February 2005
Oooh, a nice shiny new forum and you've let US loose on it?
Well, first off then, myself and Geoff, as you may know, are going out to do Tube 8 later this month. Now initially we thought we'd be doing it in order to set a new record due to Heathrow T4 closing.
But it appears that Guinness may not recognise a new record and will insist that the current record stands. In which case, it seems pointless doing it, unless we just want to beat our own time for the hell of it.
Fortunately, purpose has been restored to the attempt by Philippa and Megan (two of Geoff's iPod contributors - <a href="http://www.geofftech.co.uk/tubechallenge/tube8.htm">see here</a>). They're collecting money for charity and we're going to help them by doing the tube challenge for them (they had considered it themselves).
So, at the risk of sounding demanding - give us/them money! It's all for a good cause - we don't change interest so who could say no?
Well, first off then, myself and Geoff, as you may know, are going out to do Tube 8 later this month. Now initially we thought we'd be doing it in order to set a new record due to Heathrow T4 closing.
But it appears that Guinness may not recognise a new record and will insist that the current record stands. In which case, it seems pointless doing it, unless we just want to beat our own time for the hell of it.
Fortunately, purpose has been restored to the attempt by Philippa and Megan (two of Geoff's iPod contributors - <a href="http://www.geofftech.co.uk/tubechallenge/tube8.htm">see here</a>). They're collecting money for charity and we're going to help them by doing the tube challenge for them (they had considered it themselves).
So, at the risk of sounding demanding - give us/them money! It's all for a good cause - we don't change interest so who could say no?
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So...
Geoff and Neil's blogs have both gone quiet. Geoff says they're doing it Tue, Wed or Thur. It's probably not Tuesday - thats been and gone and Geoff blogged late on Monday. Besides, all Geoff's previous attempts have been on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
(I'm going to sponsor you soon guys, I haven't forgotten.)
Geoff and Neil's blogs have both gone quiet. Geoff says they're doing it Tue, Wed or Thur. It's probably not Tuesday - thats been and gone and Geoff blogged late on Monday. Besides, all Geoff's previous attempts have been on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
(I'm going to sponsor you soon guys, I haven't forgotten.)
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I didn't see them when i was doing Zone 1 today, although it would have been nice (but what are the chances of that happening, eh?)
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Bizarre... but I think that if you're doing the full challenge, there is more of a chance of seeing someone else doing the same, than seeing someone doing the zone 1 challenge. It seems to make sense to me, at least!!
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Nice one guys!
Evidently the weather wasn't great, but a decent time was achieved regardless. I note you decided not to wear shorts this time!
I understand the obvious reasons why you have never made attempts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays, but would you mind telling us all if there is a specific reason why you have never made an attempt on a Tuesday?
(Oh, and if I want to PayPal you sponsorship, do I have to register with PayPal?)
Evidently the weather wasn't great, but a decent time was achieved regardless. I note you decided not to wear shorts this time!
I understand the obvious reasons why you have never made attempts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays, but would you mind telling us all if there is a specific reason why you have never made an attempt on a Tuesday?
(Oh, and if I want to PayPal you sponsorship, do I have to register with PayPal?)
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Have we not been on a Tuesday? [Checks..]
Friday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday and now Wednesday.
So there .. i DID do it on a Tuesday once!
( http://www.geofftech.co.uk/tubechallenge/tube5.htm was a Tuesday)
A lot of the time, I take the Thursday off of work, and then take the Friday off as just so that I get four days off in a row.
One time I did it on the Wednesday and I had to be in work as per normal on the Thursday ... I didn't like that much ... !
Friday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday and now Wednesday.
So there .. i DID do it on a Tuesday once!
( http://www.geofftech.co.uk/tubechallenge/tube5.htm was a Tuesday)
A lot of the time, I take the Thursday off of work, and then take the Friday off as just so that I get four days off in a row.
One time I did it on the Wednesday and I had to be in work as per normal on the Thursday ... I didn't like that much ... !
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After reading your account of yesterday's activites, I'm no longer as enthusiastic about doing the whole thing myself...
I'm certainly going to do the theoretical homework anyway - finding a solid route - since this is the part I enjoy the most. I'll probably stick to things like Zone 1 Challenge when it comes to actually DOING it.
Anyway, I'm impressed by your efforts an do congratulate you on the NEW UNOFFICIAL RECORD.
HÃ¥kan
I'm certainly going to do the theoretical homework anyway - finding a solid route - since this is the part I enjoy the most. I'll probably stick to things like Zone 1 Challenge when it comes to actually DOING it.
Anyway, I'm impressed by your efforts an do congratulate you on the NEW UNOFFICIAL RECORD.
HÃ¥kan
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Yeah! Go Geoff! Go Geoff! Half-go Neil! Half-go Neil!
I shall give you some sponsor money on May 20th.
I shall give you some sponsor money on May 20th.
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