Hello and welcome to my Blog, my name is Chris, a bus driver for First Mendip based in Wells, Somerset. I am Chair and H&S rep for the depot branch of Unite the Union. Married to Fiona, we live in Midsomer Norton near Bath, with Boots the cat. My main hobby is Amateur Radio and I hold the call sign G4KVI. I am the repeater keeper for GB3UB and MB7UB. I have a fascination for the weather and all things to do with nature and science. As a Christian I worship, when shifts allow at St. Nicholas Church in Radstock. These are my observations on my life, both at work and at home.

6 Mar 2011

Bath Half Marathon

Out with Raynet today covering the Bath Half Marathon. Nice day but a bit cold especially as we were standing around most of the time. However the various banana's and a camel but for a fun day. Thankfully no major incidents. Only 'excitement' was when a couple of Ambulances had to make their way against the runner flow. One was on a 'non life threatening' run and ran without escort, the other however, was not and ran with Police escort. It was amazing to be involved with such an operation. Everyone had a role to play and it was amazing to see a convoy make it's way through a sea of runners without incident. This was a incident that showed the value of Radio against mobile phones,in it that messages could be sent to several people at the same time enabling barriers and runners to be moved and warned.

Update on the MOT. After a lot of messing about getting the windscreen replaced and having the ball joint replaced the car now has a new MOT. Only thing now is to get a couple of front tyres. Next week is the bikes turn for it's first MOT.

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