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

[AnnMumsnet]

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 [slightly worried]

MNHQ

[AnnMumsnet]

thanks fortyplus, will watch out - do you want to come? still have spaces which we're keen to fill....! email/ message me if so!

[all4u]

Hi Ann - when & how do we get our joining instructions?

Getting that sense of anticipation now. DS is starting to bombard me with Ford car data too - he will obviously expect a full report so I had better learn to use my 'phone video!

Will it be OK if we take a bit of video of our own on the day?

[becaroo]

You may be quicker taking the junction 24 exit off the M1 and actually going through donington - towards the airport - at that time of day tbh

HTH x

[ChippyMinton]

I have to choose my outfit tonight as I'm going straight from work tomorrow. Please do not change the dress code and all turn up in your finery...Ta

[becaroo]

chippy I can assure I will not be in finery of any sort!!!!

[becaroo]

Erm...will we be outside all day????

[BonzoDooDah]

Chippy - fear not I own no finery or Bowden and will be arriving in what fits and doesn't look like I've slept in a hedge after a 2 hour drive

Blokes at work are V jealous I need to lay it on a bit thicker tomorrow I think. Is it the Ford Focus RS we are getting whizzed round in?

[ChippyMinton]

Blokes in my office are sniggering and going on about driving ferraris around silverstone...like I would know the difference

[BOOamireally]

Thank you Nancy for the phone call, yes we're still coming . Trying to help fill any spare spaces by being busy thinking of anyone I know who is (a) not working on Friday and (b) not got childcare problems to sort!!



Have org so so many things myself, hideous job when people drop out at last minute

[meltedmarsbars]

Have you all thought about what the helmet is going to do to your hairdo!?

[Borisismyhousespider]

My hair is a mess at the moment anyway

[laundrylover]

Boris, see you Friday...I'm sure your hair will look better than my greasy mop!

Looking forward to it...have just set up my Holiday Response for work...2 days with no kids...lead me to the jacuzzi!!!

[hobbgoblin]

Okay, can I just triple check the situation?

I know I am sounding vain and obsessed by outfit for the day, sorry.

Will we be freezing our knickers off outside the WHOLE time?
Will we be wearing helmets?
Is there any shelter if it rains?
Are we likely to be knee deep in mud at any point thereby ruling out the wearing of Uggs or 'nice' trainers?
Do you think if I wear my 'big' necklace it will twat me in the face as we steer round corners?
Do you think we will get sweaty at any point (waterproof mascara question)?
If I dared to wear a comfy sweater dress rather than anything trouser-like will everybody all the menfolk laugh?

Thank you.

Oh, and also...if one did bring a bag would that be okay? I'm imagining it looking slightly stupid standing trackside with a chuffing handbag, yes? However, I don't go anywhere these days without babywipes and would possibly panic without them.

[JenniferMumsnet]

Jacket hasnt turned up yet - knew I should have ordered earlier- too busy sorting out the childcare!
Fashion crisis over- am wearing jeans and school run jacket!
But Ann's just told me she's picking me up at 7am !

[BorgQueen]

The forecast for tomorrow doesn't look brilliant so I think it's comfy trousers / top that tries but fails hides my stomach / fleece / waterproof and sensible shoes. DH has banned me from wearing my new shearling coat , I bet the blokes aren't having issues with their intended clothing, I know DH isn't.

I feel like crap today, I've had a cold and sinus problems all week and even staying in bed till 10.45 this morning hasn't helped, if I don't feel better tomorrow then I'll be giving the RS lap a miss .

[LynetteScavo]

I 2nd everything hobbgoblin has asked.

The bag situation is really bothering me, as you never see anyone on Top Gear or Fith Gear with a bag, do you!

And I too can't survive with out wipes. I once went to London for the day sans enfant, and had to buy some at Boots on Euston station.

[LynetteScavo]

And why the hell did I thow in a couple of French words there?

I told you I talked a load of jibberish when nervous excited.

[BorgQueen]

I'm taking a small utility type bag, cars do have places to put bags, usually .
I've always got wipes/tissues/painkillers, they are my survival kit.
I don't think we're going to be standing around outside all day. .

[JenniferMumsnet]

Bag - very very small. I'm still doing that thing of seeing how small my bag can be when traveling solo

[AnnMumsnet]

Have checked and day is mainly outside but obviously you'll be in cars (with heaters) as well! The safety bit will be inside.

[NoahAndTheWhale]

I should bring my kagoule shouldn't I? None of my coats have a hood . Will need to wear gloves as well as have daft fingers that go white and painful v quickly.

[swissmiss]

Ann The guys at Ford must be laughing their heads off the level of concern at the (best part of) day being spent outside.

[AnnMumsnet]

I'm sure they're impressed at how much planning were all undertaking!

DO NOT FORGET DRIVING LICENCES. BOTH PARTS.