VLM 2016 Ballot

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Oct 2015
11:48am, 7 Oct 2015
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Spleen
On second thoughts I think my idea is a bad one. Too much risk that we tell someone they've got a club place, they pay for their accommodation and travel, then VLM tell us they've changed the formula and we have a disappointed and angry runner on our hands. And if we tell someone "please wait for official confirmation before booking travel" that defeats half the object of drawing early in the first place. Probably nothing to be done.
Oct 2015
11:50am, 7 Oct 2015
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Spleen
Old Man - cross posted. I didn't know that (or had forgotten). Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better.
Oct 2015
4:04pm, 10 Oct 2015
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Nichrome
I actually got in through the ballot! Unbelievable!
Oct 2015
4:11pm, 10 Oct 2015
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Mrs Hamish84
Well done Nichrome.
Oct 2015
11:02am, 12 Oct 2015
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Weean
Got the payment email this morning. £39! I didn't see any option to mention a club and save two quid, but I suppose I did(n't) do that when I entered the ballot.
Oct 2015
5:18pm, 15 Oct 2015
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Surrey Phil
I work for a London borough and have now put myself in their ballot having failed to get in through the main one. Six boroughs along the route have their own places. The remaining 26 (including mine) have four places between them. Percentage-wise it might be an easier way to get in.
Oct 2015
2:38pm, 21 Oct 2015
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TnoP
I'm in!!!!!!!! Got a place through Parkinson's UK which has a special place in my heart. Excited and scared all at the same time today............ :)
Oct 2015
9:46pm, 21 Oct 2015
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Surrey Phil
I'm really pleased for you, TnoP. If you run for a charity, then one that means something to you far outweighs going through the list just to get in. Have a great race come April and raise a good sum in the process!
Oct 2015
10:19pm, 21 Oct 2015
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FreshStart
Nice one TnoP. Good luck with the training and with the fundraising. Make sure you share your fundraising page on here :-)
Oct 2015
8:38am, 22 Oct 2015
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TnoP
Thanks Surrey Phil and FreshStart. Parkinson's means a lot to me so you are right, it will definitely mean more to cross the line knowing I have done my little bit to help.

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