gr.king Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 No motorbike show on same weekend this year?So no fat older men with long straggly hair and beards in badly fitting motorcycle leathers, and no petrol-heads in Mitsubishis and Subarus charging across the pedestrian crossings at the car park exits in disregard of pedestrians who have started to cross? Might it even be a civilised weekend at the NEC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sweeping generalisation? Anyway the last weekend of the bike show is Warley weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted September 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2018 No motorbike show on same weekend this year? So no fat older men with long straggly hair and beards in badly fitting motorcycle leathers, and no petrol-heads in Mitsubishis and Subarus charging across the pedestrian crossings at the car park exits in disregard of pedestrians who have started to cross? Might it even be a civilised weekend at the NEC? I don't have a car - so I can't comment about the car parks. I've also never ridden a motorbike - but this has never stopped me visiting the nearby motorbike museum. It's also never stopped me being fascinated by motorbikes. I have, however, enjoyed having a chat with a number of visitors to a number of years' motorbike shows - the people I had the privilege of speaking with came across as very civilised indeed - so please don't expect me to start taking cheap shots ... . Sweeping generalisation? Anyway the last weekend of the bike show is Warley weekend. Sounds fair enough to me. Huw. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sweeping generalisation? Anyway the last weekend of the bike show is Warley weekend. Based on personal observation and experience. Nearly got run down by one of the loonies in a "hot" car last year...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Got my box of instructions for Hawthorn Dene a couple of days ago. Three of the four in the team have now read and inwardly digested it - the fourth one doesn't get to me to see it until the Thursday before the show..... Next step is to fill in the bits that need to go back and post it off. I'm just glad I don't have the responsibility of organising something this large- South Notts show at about a sixth of the layouts and a fifteenth of the treaders gives me enough worry as it is. I don't think we (or anyone else, really) show enough appreciation for Paul and his team. A public "Very many thanks" from me, in any case. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 one An even worse generalisation than I initially thought. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Gutted, missed the last £11 seat on Cross Country - now had to pay a whopping £14.70 for my trip home. Will have to eat the pasty without chips this year to recoup my extra expense - I had the seat too but left it too many seconds and some comicon motorbike riding dating person with a toddler got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2018 Mine went in the post today. Not only is it before the deadline but I didn't even need reminding. Do I get a special badge!! Jerry Jerry....no! But you will get a badge.. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 An even worse generalisation than I initially thought. Not the only one I observed driving in dangerous and inconsiderate fashion, I assure you. No generalisation at all. A well warranted comment based on good evidence. Plenty of observations of the attendees, as previously described, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) no petrol-heads in Mitsubishis and Subarus charging across the pedestrian crossings at the car park exits in disregard of pedestrians who have started to cross? Might it even be a civilised weekend at the NEC? I'll be there Picking my pack up from the RM today, first time I've had the chance to go to collect it. Edited September 26, 2018 by RedgateModels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Advance tickets are still on sale from both the ticket factory and the club. I might bring some advance tickets to sell at Rail ex Taunton next month. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2018 An even worse generalisation than I initially thought. It only takes one to tar us all with the same brush ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted September 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2018 Not the only one I observed driving in dangerous and inconsiderate fashion, I assure you. No generalisation at all. A well warranted comment based on good evidence. Plenty of observations of the attendees, as previously described, too. To be fair I think we've also all seen similar poor driving with people leaving the designated Warley Car Park too. Exacerbated when the NEC site management have also had evening event goers trying to get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2018 Advance tickets are still on sale from both the ticket factory and the club. I might bring some advance tickets to sell at Rail ex Taunton next month. No fulfilment fee charge I hope ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 It only takes one to tar us all with the same brush ...... I'm sure Ian drives like a saint (as opposed to The Saint) on every occasion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I might bring some advance tickets to sell at Rail ex Taunton next month. Tell me where to find you at Taunton & I'll relieve you of a ticket. Will save the cost of the postage. "Every little helps". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Tell me where to find you at Taunton & I'll relieve you of a ticket. Will save the cost of the postage. "Every little helps". Little Aller Junction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just fitted some spikes to my rucksack so anyone getting too close gets it in the eye, oh yes its rucksacks revenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted September 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just fitted some spikes to my rucksack so anyone getting too close gets it in the eye, oh yes its rucksacks revenge! Ah, yes - the "friendly" approach ... . I could suggest a few "subtle" additions to this setup - to make sure everyone gets the message - but I suspect the "mods" might have something to say ... . Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2018 Finally got my pack yesterday, so forms are filled in ready to post. See you all on A61 in the demo area 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2018 Finally got my pack yesterday, so forms are filled in ready to post. See you all on A61 in the demo area . You're on the wrong road Ian - A60 for Mansfield and A61 for Chesterfield . . . . . . Mike . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just been putting my "shopping list" together for this year's demo - I always have a handout to give to victims so they can purchase the basics needed. Surprised to see that Wizard Models will not be at Warley this year, so no Comet bits either I'll have to steer punters to Gaugemaster for the Trix wheel cleaner this year, hope they bring some ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'll have to steer punters to Gaugemaster for the Trix wheel cleaner this year, hope they bring some ...... . Ian - time to alter your handout - get your visitors to buy their wheel cleaner from Conrad as it's half the price of the same item from Gaugemaster. We bought several for Club members to get them post free and they were the genuine article in Trix boxes although the website photo shows them as 'own brand' £11.99 https://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/219928/TRIX-H0-92012-H0-Wheel-set-Brush-1-pcs?ref=list £24.75 http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=M66602&style=&strType=&Mcode=Trix+66602 Hope that helps Mike . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Thanks Mike, I'll see about adding a link to that on the handout, folks will get a choice then although 7 quid delivery kinda takes the edge off the Conrad one ..... Edited September 28, 2018 by RedgateModels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 28, 2018 You only need 15 friends to get it post free . . . . . . . . ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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