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I Survived!

KH1

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blog-0511664001410825163.jpgWell here I am, after my first (3 day!), exhibition and everything went perfectly and nothing at all went wrong - if you believe that you will believe anything! Of course things went wrong but in the best of British traditions we carried on and there was always something running but not necessarily what I had planed. To be absolutely truthful it didn't really matter what was running as it was not a model railway exhibition as such but a themed addition to a much larger and very impressive weekend. Having said that though, I did meet and get to talk to, quite a number of other RM Webbers and O-14 forum (yes I know I am O-16.5 but I have been granted honorary membership!). The main impression I got was that people had enjoyed the blog and found it very entertaining and useful which is really very gratifying!

 

There is absolutely no way I could have managed this weekend without the the massive help of some wonderful people who between them traveled well over a thousand miles for nothing but some hard work and a quick ham and tomato roll. So thanks to Tevor for helping to unload and set up on Friday, Andy for being so rational on Saturday, Simon and son for packing up and little Iz for enjoying her nine year old self so much running trains backwards and forwards while I was busy talking to people on Sunday and of course my lovely wife for putting up with me and transporting Iz. And, not forgetting Dan and Jarrod, all the other exhibitors and loads of people from Apedale who were always there when help was needed.

 

Altogether a great (long) weekend and a great show, so now you want pictures ...... Well I didn't think I had taken that many but have just been sorting them out and there are loads and has taken so long that I just don't have time to organise them now so will end with just a few.

 

A huge amount of stuff has been learned though and now just have to think about what are my priorities for getting stuff done before the next outing in two months and managing to stay married!

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KH1
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I also meant to say a big Thank You for all the kind comments and encouragement  - it is very useful and appreciated!

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Mike Bellamy
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Most impressive - I'm glad it all worked out in the end for you - even if there were a few minor issues . . . . . .

 

What other shows do you have planned?

 

Mike

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modelpara

It wouldnt be an exhibition without some issues, thats why they make life fun :D

 

Nice pictures, are you the one in the left or right?

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scanman

Nice to see it all come together!  There is no greater test of a layout than to exhibit it.  You survived with honours!  Congratulations.  Let us know if you're exhibiting in the South - I'd love to see this one!

 

Regards

 

Ian

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KH1
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Thanks for all the nice comments - really makes it worth while! Now for some answers...

 

 

Most impressive - I'm glad it all worked out in the end for you - even if there were a few minor issues . . . . . .

What other shows do you have planned?

Mike

Weston , in Derbyshire I think - really must make sure where it is! (organised by Andy from this site) on 14th November and Nottingham 21st and 22nd March next year. I also have a feeling that there will be a few more in the pipeline.

 

 

Fantastic :)

 

Congratulations to you and all your family and helpers.

 

Mike

If you knew the times I have been going to bed you would definitely be telling me off again! Was that your article in RM this month? Didn't know there was a smaller version of the cameo cutter - one will be arriving here shortly!

 

 

It wouldnt be an exhibition without some issues, thats why they make life fun :D

 

Nice pictures, are you the one in the left or right?

 

Left right, left right left right left ..... Neither I am afraid - these were a couple of the re-enactors that happened by. I don't actually thing there are any pics of me!

 

 

Nice to see it all come together!  There is no greater test of a layout than to exhibit it.  You survived with honours!  Congratulations.  Let us know if you're exhibiting in the South - I'd love to see this one!

 

Regards

 

Ian

 

One of the approaches I have had is in the lower quarter of the country.

 

Spent most of the afternoon dismantling the cooker after a botched attempt at changing a grill element  so no action today but will be an up date tomorrow,

 

Kevin.

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MikeOxon

I did write about the Silhouette machines.  Remember that, although the Portrait model is narrower, you can still do quite long items by drawing them lengthwise.  I find it a very versatile machine.

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