New Wine

Just over half way through week one of New Wine and things are ticking along nicely. I am once again a team leader. I have a team of twelve stewards. This at times can be a challenge as it is effectively a supervisor role which is something I have never done. I find I have had to be 'fair but firm' at times. Although this is a voluntary role and most have taken their annual holiday to be here we still have a  responsibility to the delegates. My team appears to respect my decisions and to date I have had no major problems or issues. Yesterday the team leaders prayer walked the entire site. This was a real challenge for me as I have always avoided this, however, I found myself walking through the villages speaking aloud from the bible and praying for the delegates. So another week to go. I will try and post with any interesting events.

The Beast

The Beast,my Suzuki GS500E continues to plod on. I have given it a service and it is now averaging around 65mpg.I am getting used to riding at greater speeds but trying not to get over confident. The only thing I need to replace is the chain, but that will have to wait until after New Wine.

Bristol Update

Well still working from Hengrove, and I have to say really enjoying it. Staff at the depot are beginning  to recognise me, not sure if that is a good thing or not! I did think that I would get bored with the Park and Rides but as it is a 40 minute round trip the road conditions change on each trip so keeps the concentration levels up. I am really seeing the benefits of having radios in the cabs. There was a parade through Bristol today and although I was not effected by it, it was reassuring to be told about it and not to worry about delays as these would be sorted latter if necessary. Yesterday the traffic lights at Arnos Vale played up and again a call on the radio informed us that the depot was aware and had contacted the council. It is going to be strange going back to Bath in September. Anyway only four working days left until New Wine. This is a large Christian conference at the Bath and West Show ground. I have once again been asked to be a team Leader so now beginning to get exited about the two weeks. I hope to send regular posts during the event.