ba-autox
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Simple solution to illegible handwriting on timing cards

To: navid@interwoven.com
Subject: Re: Simple solution to illegible handwriting on timing cards
From: Pat Kelly <lollipop@ricochet.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 15:06:16 -0700
I don't know how Boris would get a card to photocopy...they are worth $25
apiece. :-) Hey, I appreciate all the thought going into the "solutions," but
isn't it easier to take a moment and print/write just a little more carefully
at the event?
--Pat Kelly

Navid Kahangi wrote:

> I've seen Boris (of course, who else?) do this effectively.  He has printed
> sheets that match the size and fields of the cards perfectly.  He just glues
> one on to the card at each event.  I assume he just photo copied the card
> and typed the info and make multiple copies.  If we are lucky, he created an
> Excel spreadsheet that he can share with us.  Boris?
>
> If not, I can create the Excel file if someone gets me an official card.
>
> --Navid
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Carl Merritt
> > Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 2:15 PM
> > To: 'Jerry Mouton'; Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> > Subject: RE: Simple solution to illegible handwriting on timing cards
> >
> >
> > Actually, one thing that has been kinda hanging me up making some
> > labels is
> > a lack of data on what exact fields I need to include.  So far
> > I've been too
> > lazy to write down the information at the event when I have the card in my
> > hands, and also my memory has been spotty enough to have little clear
> > picture of what's necessary by the time I get home.  So, if you all could
> > help me out here:
> >
> > On the top of the card, is car class, then car number.
> >
> > In the middle to bottom part of the card:
> > Name
> > full address & zip
> > phone number
> > car make
> > car model
> > car color
> > driver's license number
> > car's license number
> > SCCA member number & expiration date.
> > sponsors
> >
> > Did I forget anything?
> >
> > -Carl
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jerry Mouton [mailto:jerry@moutons.org]
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 7:52 AM
> > > To: Bay_Area_Autocross_List
> > > Subject: Simple solution to illegible handwriting on timing cards
> > >
> > >
> > > Boy!  Do we get some handwriting problems on cards!
> > >
> > > Do you want to assure that we always get this right and you
> > > always get your results (and first place stickers)?
> > >
> > > Go to your computer and cause there to be printed out
> > > about 20 name and address labels with your name, address, and
> > > zip code -- maybe car type and member no, etc if you are
> > > REALLY good.  Now put these in your glove compartment.
> > >
> > > Next event and in future, pull out one of these and stick it to
> > > your card, no handwriting involved.  Takes lots less time, too.
> > >
> > > -->  Remember to write your class and car no. legibly on
> > > the card.
> > >
> > > Don't know how to make address labels?  You'll have to get a friend
> > > to help, or even do this for you.
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > >
> > > Jerry Mouton        mailto:jerry@moutons.org    Laissez les bons temps
> > > rouler!
> > >
> > >
> >


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>