george.m 3,063 Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) So Edinburgh do have covers. But choose not to use. Edited August 19, 2016 by george.m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damosuzuki 696 Posted August 19, 2016 I see they're having a double header 2nd September - Redcar and Plymouth. In all seriousness I hope it stays dry for once and it's well attended. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted August 19, 2016 So Edinburgh do have covers. But choose not to use. Yep. Prefer to have 8 postponements. Volunteers on a Friday tend to have day jobs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted August 19, 2016 Yep. Prefer to have 8 postponements. Volunteers on a Friday tend to have day jobs. So can someone please explain why the promotion bought covers when even two fans (no disrespect intended) on here know there is an issue with getting volunteers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavyH 164 Posted August 19, 2016 So can someone please explain why the promotion bought covers when even two fans (no disrespect intended) on here know there is an issue with getting volunteers? The covers were already there to protect the greyhound track I assume - maybe you could help out George? I'm afraid I can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted August 19, 2016 The covers were already there to protect the greyhound track I assume - maybe you could help out George? I'm afraid I can't. Assume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted August 19, 2016 Ask Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted August 19, 2016 Ask Eddie. Explain please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted August 20, 2016 Pretty sure the covers are the ones we use for the dog track they aren't actual covers for the track specifically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted August 20, 2016 Explain please. Eddie knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewmac 476 Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) They're not the dog track covers. Apparently, according to Eddie McKenna on Monarchs FB page yesterday, they're covers that have been obtained a few months ago but are too good quality to use - from that he seemed to be saying they're too heavy to drag on and off the track. Doesn't sound like the dog track covers to me. In any case, using the dog track covers would be fraught with risks, as they are on the dog track to protect against shale getting into the greyhounds' paws. Dragging these covers on and off a speedway track would surely mean lots of shale ending up unwittingly on the dog track! Edited August 20, 2016 by stewmac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted August 20, 2016 They're not the dog track covers. Apparently, according to Eddie McKenna on Monarchs FB page yesterday, they're covers that have been obtained a few months ago but are too good quality to use - from that he seemed to be saying they're too heavy to drag on and off the track. Doesn't sound like the dog track covers to me. In any case, using the dog track covers would be fraught with risks, as they are on the dog track to protect against shale getting into the greyhounds' paws. Dragging these covers on and off a speedway track would surely mean lots of shale ending up unwittingly on the dog track! Aye best not to use them if they're too good 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,253 Posted August 20, 2016 Eddie knows. So did Big Jock. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites