CRAJ Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I had a text from one of my sisters earlier this evening. Team 80 is actually my two sisters in a 1500HL Dolomite. Both RBRR first timers.Elaine said she had a phonecall from someone called David asking how her prep was going and if she had any questions as she was a first time entrant. She explained that she was my sister and said to me via text 'it was a really nice thing to do and I'm sure that if I didn't know so much about it as I do, it would be very reassuring to speak to someone who knows'So well done Dave Langrick, you have made my sister feel very welcome.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 As another first timer I had a similar phone call from Dave about a week ago - also thought it was a very nice gesture to check on how us novices are getting on. We (team 94) should be ok with ours, as a member of the SOC as well I have had help from other Stag owners and advice from SOC forum members.Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Yup, we did as well, although we're fairly happy with things (helped that one co- driver ran it last year) it was much appreciated- thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Dave is part of the team that organises the RBRR for Club Triumph.It was Dave's idea to call all new crews to discuss the event and it must be lauded.Also, we are conscience that a lot of the people taking part know each other and really do not wish new crews to feel excluded in any way. as far as we are considered everyone taking part is important to the running of the event. Its a Club event that is run by CT members for other CT members. I have known or known of Dave for 16 years now and it must be said that apart from Derek Pollock(the originator of the RBRR back in 1966), he is by far the RBRR's biggest advocate. Also, its a pleasure to work with him, top bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've known Dave for much less time Tim and don't know him that well, but I had a feeling it was his idea. As I said it made my sister feel very welcome and that's why (as she isn't a forum user) that I thought it was worth noting in public, well done Dave (clap)(clap)(clap)Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Dave is a very nice man - does he still have his stash of spare injector hoses stuffed in above the front wheel arch of the "Iron Maiden" - came in handy a few RBRR's back at Bude :) Sad to be missing this one but plenty of issues to solve in Oz first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Andy, see you in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I received a call too so thanks again to Dave, didn't really have any questions but the wife had loads. She loves a panic and wants to know all the details. Thats why I only tell her what she needs to know and didn't let her know Dave had phoned till after the call had ended!!! Ha Ha.Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom16v Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 As a first timer, I too had a call from Dave. A very nice man indeed, and it made me feel both at ease with the organisation and also enthused about the event! 2 weeks to go and I still have a little tinkering to do on the old bus, but I'm sure it will all be fine in the end. :)Really looking forward to meeting everyone.Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Dave rang me too......I wonder if he was trying to put me off ......bet that was Tims idea ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david langrick Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 good afternoon to all in this thread above. Firstly , I did not read this thread until last night - after I got back from Gaydon so my apologies to all but especially Colin , Elaine and Linsey - for my apparent ignorance in not thanking you yesterday. Tim did mention it to me last week but it slipped my mind to follow it up and look. I would just like to express my sincere thanks for the kind comments in the Thread and yesterday - it was good to talk to all of you and as I said at the meeting I feel we have a good standard of new entries for this years Run. Andy - in reply- the Injector leads are no longer stored on the wheelarch I'm afraid - I think they are still in stock here though - I will dig them out prior to the run and hide them in the Car somewhere :)One thing I didn't mention yesterday whilst up was to say that all the Forums, Blogs and posts show the regular entrants have once again all put in long hours and /or a lot of cash in order to make sure their cars are once again fit and raring to go .I am sure all the new crews will be impressed by some of the regular cars on this event that you may not have seen before. A few of them are highly developed over many years of Participating in the RBRR and do not -ahem - hang about.If ANY car does suffer from problems it will certainly not be through lack of effort on your part.That's all for now. Back to the Decorating - The Spare Room - before my co driver flies in from France next week!See you all with your cars in good order at the Plough. :)Dave Langrick.Car # 4 - Nottingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Alex wrote:Dave rang me too......I wonder if he was trying to put me off ......bet that was Tims idea ;DYou got me there! Thick skinned, ain't you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 [quote=david_langrick) Firstly , I did not read this thread until last night - after I got back from Gaydon so my apologies to all but especially Colin , Elaine and Linsey - for my apparent ignorance in not thanking you yesterday.[/quote]Didn't think that at all Dave, just wanted to highlight to anyone who wanted to read it, what a great idea it was to ring the new drivers and how well the call had been received by one of those new drivers. An inspired idea and worth doing again in my opinion. Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 [quote=CRAJ]david_langrick) Firstly , I did not read this thread until last night - after I got back from Gaydon so my apologies to all but especially Colin , Elaine and Linsey - for my apparent ignorance in not thanking you yesterday.[/quote wrote:Didn't think that at all Dave, just wanted to highlight to anyone who wanted to read it, what a great idea it was to ring the new drivers and how well the call had been received by one of those new drivers. An inspired idea and worth doing again in my opinion. Colin.AgreedRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david langrick Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 thanks Chapssee you both at the Plough in errr 1 week!!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Dave is still a very nice man. Had a phone call from him on Wednesday evening asking how we got on and any high/low points. I told him it was a superb weekend. Thought phoning the novices again was another very nice thing to do.Thank you DaveRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Only Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thank you Dave for your call before the start and for coming to introduce yourself at The Plough carpark. Really appreciate that care from you and all the organising team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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