April 10, 2008...11:52 am

Start with a list

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A long list!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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