Orienteering to non-orienteers
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Take no notice of hairdressers - I had one once who, during the same haircut, asked:
You went on holiday to Austria? I've never thought of that - can you get a sun tan there?
and,
You're a doctor? Do you have to wear a nurses uniform to do that?
and,
So, did you ever think about being a hairdresser?
Since then I've found myself a mountain biking man to cut my hair, and we don't have to talk about holidays or the weather
You went on holiday to Austria? I've never thought of that - can you get a sun tan there?
and,
You're a doctor? Do you have to wear a nurses uniform to do that?
and,
So, did you ever think about being a hairdresser?
Since then I've found myself a mountain biking man to cut my hair, and we don't have to talk about holidays or the weather
Make the most of life - you're a long time dead.
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Stodgetta - brown
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When I tried to explain to my Canadian friend during a bout of motivational hop hop last night, she said the thing she could think of the orienteering sounded closest to was this:
Mantracker!
It makes for quite wonderful viewing.
Mantracker!
It makes for quite wonderful viewing.
Will? We've got proper fire now!
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Becks - god
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Oh those Canadians!
I want to walk up the side of the mountain, I want to walk down the other side of the mountain. I want to swim in the river, lie in the sun. I want to try being nice to everyone.
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rosalind - addict
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Had this comment put on my blog a little while back after an event on Cannock Chase
"Sounds like quite a good one (although I have NO idea about orienteering) I was amazed at how fast you lot were....you must forgive me as I said I know nothing about orienteering but I always thought you just....well sort of walked about the countryside with maps[blush]. Every single one I saw on Sunday were going hell for leather, much respect as conditions were tricky!! "
Once people know what we do and how we do it they are enlightened, up until then we are codgers ambling around the countryside looking for things on a map!
"Sounds like quite a good one (although I have NO idea about orienteering) I was amazed at how fast you lot were....you must forgive me as I said I know nothing about orienteering but I always thought you just....well sort of walked about the countryside with maps[blush]. Every single one I saw on Sunday were going hell for leather, much respect as conditions were tricky!! "
Once people know what we do and how we do it they are enlightened, up until then we are codgers ambling around the countryside looking for things on a map!
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Klebe - blue
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My supervisor takes great pride in telling people (usually whilst laughing) that if we were to be dropped in the middle of the jungle I would be able to find my way out with a rock, a pin and a piece of string. This has been embellished by a fellow trainee who adds that I singlehandedly wrestle tigers whilst doing so. Now wouldn't that make orienteering more exciting...
- El
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One of the guys in my research group is convinced that when OUOC goes orienteering the minibus drops us in the middle of Dartmoor with an OS-map, a raincoat and a 10p piece in case of emergencies.
Given that he's clearly neither run anywhere nor used a public phone box in the last ten years or so, I've given up on trying to disillusion him.
Given that he's clearly neither run anywhere nor used a public phone box in the last ten years or so, I've given up on trying to disillusion him.
- sgb
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The inlaws came to the JK... it opened their eyes, despite having got both their sons hooked, they hadn't cottoned on that being 'fast' was a bit of a bonus.
Dad inlaw 'ran' light green - was last by a long way, must have travelled over 90% of the map but came back very pleased with himself (having refused to listen to any advice beforehand, as he could 'read an OS map quite well'). His comments were quite amusing about how fit some of the elites were, how tough the terrain was and how detailed/specialised the map was. I think he was impressed with the 'feel' of the JK atmosphere too. Both him and mummy inlaw (who 'ran' red) are asking when the next event is they can go to!
Dad inlaw 'ran' light green - was last by a long way, must have travelled over 90% of the map but came back very pleased with himself (having refused to listen to any advice beforehand, as he could 'read an OS map quite well'). His comments were quite amusing about how fit some of the elites were, how tough the terrain was and how detailed/specialised the map was. I think he was impressed with the 'feel' of the JK atmosphere too. Both him and mummy inlaw (who 'ran' red) are asking when the next event is they can go to!
Run rabbit, run
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P2B - orange
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Don't try to tell them...
Maybe, it is the orienteers natural tendency to evangelize that is the problem. Maybe a few people worry a bit too much about getting the correct impression across.
How about just lying. If you think you are talking to someone who might like a treasure hunt - tell them its a treasure hunt. If you are talking to someone who just wants a run - tell them it is just a run. Or if you are talking to someone who is interested in birdwatching - tell them how you once saw a greater spotted reed warbler at an event. The thing is just to get people to come along - then they will know what its all about.
How about just lying. If you think you are talking to someone who might like a treasure hunt - tell them its a treasure hunt. If you are talking to someone who just wants a run - tell them it is just a run. Or if you are talking to someone who is interested in birdwatching - tell them how you once saw a greater spotted reed warbler at an event. The thing is just to get people to come along - then they will know what its all about.
- Jon Brooke
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I think what you're suggesting is commonly called advertising, or marketing if being sly.
Of course we could do this but this would cost money. But since were in banter I think its time to suggest some sensible free marketing campaigns. How about viral marketing? All we need to do is invent an internet rumour advertising our sport and away we go. Something involving taxes and cars always gets people going. For example
"Sources close to Gordon Brown have said that GB intends to bring in a sat nav tax. Gordon is worried that UK drivers' over-reliance on their sat nav, and inability to read a map, leaves Britain vunerable to terrorist attack. MI6 recently discovered a plot to intercept sat nav messages and redirect all drivers to the Watford one way system . Rumours are that charges will be 5p everytime a direction is given. 10p if you use Tom Baker as the voice. Gordon will also be collecting your route information. Civil liberties campaigners are worried about what MI5 and MI6 might do with records of our trips to Tesco and Homebase.
However there is a way to avoid this crazy tax. Orienteers will be exempt. All you need to do is get your yellow badge standard. The sport is incredibly popular with the young, cool and trendy so you'll need to go soon to get your yellow standard in time for the tax."
Of course we could do this but this would cost money. But since were in banter I think its time to suggest some sensible free marketing campaigns. How about viral marketing? All we need to do is invent an internet rumour advertising our sport and away we go. Something involving taxes and cars always gets people going. For example
"Sources close to Gordon Brown have said that GB intends to bring in a sat nav tax. Gordon is worried that UK drivers' over-reliance on their sat nav, and inability to read a map, leaves Britain vunerable to terrorist attack. MI6 recently discovered a plot to intercept sat nav messages and redirect all drivers to the Watford one way system . Rumours are that charges will be 5p everytime a direction is given. 10p if you use Tom Baker as the voice. Gordon will also be collecting your route information. Civil liberties campaigners are worried about what MI5 and MI6 might do with records of our trips to Tesco and Homebase.
However there is a way to avoid this crazy tax. Orienteers will be exempt. All you need to do is get your yellow badge standard. The sport is incredibly popular with the young, cool and trendy so you'll need to go soon to get your yellow standard in time for the tax."
- SeanC
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Yes, yes, yes - and for many years now I've been suggesting that our young friends in the north should engineer a few hard news rscue stories, you know the sort of thing:" hypothermic ramblers rescued by passing orienteers whose superior navigational skills and natural physical supremacy give them the powers to lead them to safety" Middleaged Midland housewife Mrs H. said:"without Rocky and Eddie I'd be a goner - this sport must produce some tough dudes"
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Mrs H - god
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One of my mates dose alot of half marathons so he thinks that he will be good at orienteering but he cant read a map!! Oh dear!! He think it's justa run in a wood, so I'm taking him to the next colour coded event
- JayBee
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