MadGrip

does anyone fancy a midmonth satuday lunchtime meet at the Aspley in huddersfield on 23rd April ?

The reason I ask is that me and a friend are doing a sponsored bungee ejection seat in aid of the childrens unit at St'James's hospital.

We're going to book our bugee for about 2pm after which we'll be having a bit of dinner in the pub.

The carpark is pretty big and will probably provide space for enough cars and would also give us chance to further promote the club as I'm sure there will be loads of people there.

Of course , I'm also asking if any of you kind gents would like to sponsor me for the event aswell , it dosnt have to be much and its going to a very good cause.

any monies will have to be collected before the event or on the day an hour or so prior to the bungee.

If anyone would like to sponsor me then pm me me your name & address and the amount you'd like to donate , so I can fill it out on the official form I have, can you also bump this back up by putting your SNet user name in a post below.

heres a brief description of the event:

The ride consists of a metal spherical capsule, which comfortably holds 2 adult riders. The capsule is suspended between two pieces of elastic bungy chord, and is securely locked into the ground. The bungy chord is then stretched with over 2 tonnes of kinetic energy, as it is stretched upwards along the two 40 metre supports on either side of the capsule, 25 metres apart. (not sure of the heights mentioned ,as this was taken from another site)

The capsule tilts back, and the riders find themselves in a reclined position, nervously gazing up into the sky, awaiting launch

The safety cage and its two human occupants rocket into the sky, reaching a height of 57 metres (15 metres higher than the supports) in 1.3 seconds! This exposes the riders to 5 - 6 G's (depending on rider weight), as they reach an incredible speed of 167 kilometres per hour.

...Weightlessness begins, as the launch vehicle reaches the apex of its trajectory

...then 'GROUND RUSH' as the sphere races towards earth.

Once again, the bungy cords fight gravity - as it hurls the capsule back into the air.

While all this is taking place, the capsule tumbles freely - flipping the riders upside down as they plummet towards the earth / sky

MadGrip

Its now booked for Saturday 23rd April at 2:30pm

Even if you cant make it on the day to watch, please consider a small donation/sponsorship as it really is going to a good cause

Phil

MadGrip

not good so far.

The charity involved is the Dr Joe Jaffe Support Charity which is trying to raise funds for the childrens renal unit at St James's (Jimmys) in Leeds

The Renal Dept provides life saving equiptment for critically ill kids and children needing kidney transplants.

Its a very worthy cause, so even if you can just donate £1 it would be of great benefit to them, or I can get you your own sponsorship form if your daft enough to give it a go

Thanks again

Phil

MadGrip

90 views and no donations....I'd never of thought it.....a new thread open to all is now in scoobyaid section

i posted the same thread on an EVO site and so far have £70 in donations

Manda_po

That'll be a fiver from me then.

STEVECHAPS

Put me down for a fiver Phil. Might pop down on the day too.
Steve

MadGrip

cheers Steve & Manda

Phil

corradoboy

Put CG and me down for a fiver each. Will try to get along on the day, but my work situation is awkward on weekends

BTTT for a good cause.

MadGrip

Thanks mate.

very much appreciated

Phil

Alan C

Me too Phil...

We've a mid month at Buckles on the 24th. If you're going, I'll pay then and see about coming along..

corradoboy

So, Phil's bungee thing is on SATURDAY 23rd, and our mid monther is on the 24th Any particular reason it's on a SUNDAY, and not the usual THURSDAY. Or do you mean the 21st or 28th The 28th should really be our main TP meet, but that leaves the 21st a bit close, so how about the 14th A bit close to the trackday on the 9th, and who's up for Elvington on the 10th

Manda_po

LOl I can Pay Phil at the Buckles do whether it is afore or aft.

Just so long as he comes.

MadGrip

I'll be there. If its a weekday I'll be working, but I'll come straight from work ,unless I'm working in scarborough that week. I'll find out on my work schedule for this month on Monday

Phil

Alan C

Oops... Sorry guys.. 14th.

Harry_Boy

Al, you really must get that sundial changed over to Summer Time mate....

corradoboy

Are you gonna start a thread for this Al, the York guys will need to be notified I was thinking it might be better in May, lighter nights 'n that

Alan C

Thanks Dave.

Katrina has just started a new job and will be working evenings for the coming 3 weeks. This means that the 14th will be out unless I can secure a sitter.

Considering this, and as Dave suggests, it may be better to hold it in May, considering the lighter nights allowing a better run across the moors.

We also have the Fun Day on the 9th so lack of funds, tyres & brakes etc... may mean that some can't attend...

Unless someone wants to step in and arrange an impromptu 'recce'.. then I'll go for May...

corradoboy

There's also this event of Phils' on the 23rd, so I think we have enough to keep us in trouble for April

Harry_Boy

Dave - been ultra-busy today mate, sorry for not getting back to you. Will call you Tues AM.

corradoboy

I thought you were avoiding me

Harry_Boy

Just clearing up mi piles.........


















Of work.......

Sticky Stuff

HB's definition of 'Ultra busy'

Wake up 10am
Get out of bed 11:15
Breakfast
Cycle 15 miles
make 2 5 minute phone calls
surf SN for 6 hours
another 15 miles on the bike

MadGrip

I've just got my work schedule through & I now have to work on the 23rd. I'm still doing the event but its now arranged for Sunday the 24th April at 3:15

Harry_Boy

And your point is....?

MadGrip

you gonna dig deep HB ?

just £1 will help

as mentioned before, its now on the 24th and not the 23rd as origionally planned

corradoboy

Cut out the phone calls and the cycling and it sounds a bit like my average day

Harry_Boy

You can count me in for a donation Phil.

MadGrip

cheers HB

I'll be in touch with details soon

Phil

MadGrip

Everyone who has kindly offered to donate/sponsor should have recieved a PM by now, if not please contact me & I'll give you the details

cheers

Phil

Manda_po

BTT because there is still time to give.