Start with a list

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I like to start any given activity with a few basic lists.  It helps me to feel in control!

So here is my master-list for Trailwalker so far - it will eventually be divided up into shorter more managable lists!

• Head torches
• Spare batteries
• Cameras x 2
• Tents - at least one big one for checkpoints
• Mobiles - 02 & Vodafone - a set for the team and a set for the crew
• Spare footware for each walker
• Torches for crew
• Agree kitty
• Label all gear - consider a box for each walker’s kit in boot
• Identification for support car - flags/baloons - consider Warwick flag?
• Change of clothes per walker
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste for walkers
• Towels
• Hats - wooly and sun
• Bin bags
• Emergency cash
• Coolbox(es)
• Timetable for RVs with agreed meals/treats
• Toilet rolls/ wet wipes/ deoderant wipes
• Spare mobile chargers - battery ones
• Bags for valuables
• Vaseline
• Sun protection
• Info sheet on each checkpoint
• Fundraising business cards
• Complete first aid kit
• Blister kit per walker/ compede
• Insect repellent and bite ease
• Spare socks - up to 10 per walker
• Ensure annual leave is booked for the Monday
• Overnight arrangements for support crew
• Gloves
• Walking sticks
• Practice night walking
• Reconnaisance of South Downs
• 2 drivers & two navigators needed
• Motivational tools - inc. kazoo/ bubbles/ songs
• Talculm powder
• Blankets
• Stretching space
• Ringing through drinks orders in advance
• Banners
• Costumes
• Music - ipod, speakers
• Research food preferences
• Remember food for support team
• Roof Rack?
• Rent a mini bus/ people carrier?
• Chocolate/ fruit/ dextrose bars/ Kendal Mint Cake!
• CP 6/7 likely to be dark
• Disposable BBQ?
• Inflatable snowman - Katie?
• Bivy bags/ space blankets
• Emergency whistle
• High vis - Justine & Claudie?  Or Himself from work?
• Change of footware
• Compass
• Map holder - Justine
• Sun protection
• Who has tents?
• Petrol £
• Spare safety pins
• Nightwalk practice
• Supportive pants - ask Simon the name - otherwise cycling shorts
• Battery-operated phone rechargers (from station)?
• Warwick banner? Jackie G?

We are having our first meeting tonight…..

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