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Title: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on November 14, 2015, 06:56:35 pm
hi all I have left this a little late this year due to the loss of my best mate and show boss john Hughes
so here are some details, the show will still be on the first weekend in march 2016 which is the 5Th and 6Th sat 10-4 and sunday 10-3.
The invites for traders and club exhibitors will be going out in the near future.
entrance to the show has been set by the museum at £5.50 for all per day which is still low for a show of this quality not your average hall/sports room so don't let that put you off, come and have a sail in and around our, by now, famous model dock system or buy what you need from some of your favourite traders or just come see some wonderful models on display,

I hope I haven't missed anything but I'm sure you lot will let me know
look forward to seeing some new and old faces again,

regards Steve (ministeve) epmbc sec


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Title: Re: 2016 march show
Post by: timbo on November 14, 2015, 07:18:31 pm
Will be there  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 14, 2015, 07:42:25 pm
I assume we are referring to Ellesmere Port but many people who read this forum will not necessarily be aware of that. It would be useful to rename the topic and give full details of what the show is about, where it is, how to get there etc. - and a website link if one is available!

Colin

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Title: Re: 2016 march show
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 14, 2015, 07:47:42 pm
 :-)) :-))

As always we will be at the March Spring show at Ellesmere port..
Title: Re: 2016 march show
Post by: poll on November 14, 2015, 07:59:08 pm

        Hi Steve.
  Balne Moor guys will be attending Ellesmere port show on March 5th 6th. So come lads lets keep this show running It's a venue we
  don't want to lose, and it's a good start to boating season.

  John            POLL
Title: Re: 2016 march show
Post by: Stan on November 14, 2015, 08:07:25 pm
Kirklees will be on site also. I have to agree with poll this show really kicks of the start off the year long may it continue

Stan. :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: Fastfaz on November 14, 2015, 08:22:13 pm
     Cheers Steve,
         Colin put the spade down I think we all know that the first good show will be "Ellesmere Port" no matter what it will be called.
       Well done Steve I am well aware of what is involved organising such an event (see my PM) see you on the day's.
      Cheers,
           Faz. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: Colin Bishop on November 14, 2015, 09:04:53 pm
It's an excellent show by all accounts, the more people who know about it and come the better. Not the only early show though, there is Brighton Modelworld in February and that's usually pretty good too with just about all branches of modelling represented.

Colin
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: mrturbo553 on November 14, 2015, 09:34:51 pm
Shady and the mrs Turbo will be there Steve  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: boat captain on November 15, 2015, 10:23:30 am
Liverpool MBC will be there.

 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: adamD98 on November 15, 2015, 11:39:56 am
Count me in Steve mate - wouldn't miss this one  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: jimmyc on November 15, 2015, 12:07:04 pm
The Jersey Model Boat Club will have 8 members coming to the show, we are all booked up  and looking forward to another great weekend  :-))          JIm
Title: Re: 2016 march show Ellesmere port
Post by: ministeve on November 15, 2015, 02:06:03 pm
Thank you so much for your support it means so much for me this next year  hope to even sail a bit this time lol thanks again
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: tugnut on November 15, 2015, 05:58:54 pm
Can you cancel the rain for this one  :-)) its a long way to come and get wet ;)
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on November 15, 2015, 06:31:47 pm
Can you cancel the rain for this one  :-)) its a long way to come and get wet ;)

What rain !, just a different type of Sun :-)
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: ministeve on November 16, 2015, 01:00:10 pm
I will do my best tug  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Tuggy Gav on November 17, 2015, 09:24:16 pm
Wouldn't miss it for the world holidays already booked, got have my orders shouted across the locks to wind mike up hahaha
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: JayDee on November 20, 2015, 02:06:19 pm
Hello,

What was the Date of the very first Boat Show at the Museum ?.
I was there with my Schooner, but could not sail it because I was waiting for the winches to be delivered !!.

John.   :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Liverbudgie2 on November 20, 2015, 02:13:05 pm
August bank holiday 1990.

LB
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: kinmel on November 20, 2015, 05:00:13 pm
Colwyn Bay did not attend last year, but hope to do so if a suitable location can be found for our display.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: yewgarth on November 20, 2015, 09:07:17 pm
If my Kidney's hold out, I'll be doing the bring and buy as usual.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on November 23, 2015, 08:00:49 pm
My fleet is now "on the slip" for winter refurb, ready for March. Looking forward to it (No water ingress issues this time Steve, honest  :embarrassed: {-) )
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: ministeve on November 24, 2015, 08:18:11 am
great I am determined to get in some sailing this next show that's if I have time to get a boat dock worthy lol


steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Tuggy Gav on November 24, 2015, 01:04:50 pm
Steve I have seen Adams models on the slipway he's re-furbing them into stand models hahahaha
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 07, 2016, 09:54:00 am
hi all just a little reminder and update the show is coming on nicely I was hoping to refurbish the big tanker but time is not plentiful we hope to have a new lift fitted in  the rolt center by the time of the show so no humping boats up them stairs this year fingers crossed also a new boiler is being installed in the island warehouse so we wont get too cold either I will try get the list of traders up soon too
we hope to see you all soon epmbc
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Norseman on January 07, 2016, 10:37:29 am
My favourite show of the year and it's at a fantastic venue too. It really is worth making a visit, and there is always the nearby Cheshire Oaks or Liverpool One for diverting SWIMBO's attention away from your Bring & Buy purchases.


I'll be looking on the bring & buy for Chant plans / hull .... Hint  ok2



Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on January 07, 2016, 09:09:54 pm
Really looking forward to this. I booked my hotel a few days ago and the boats are in dry dock for refit/maintenance!
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Atlantic Mouldings on January 11, 2016, 08:40:59 pm
Have Pm Twice  re trade space but the show sec does not reply , has anyone a contact for this show please ??? <:(
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: mrturbo553 on January 11, 2016, 09:01:10 pm
Have Pm Twice  re trade space but the show sec does not reply , has anyone a contact for this show please ??? <:(


I'll give Steve a nudge for you  :-))
Aid
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Atlantic Mouldings on January 11, 2016, 09:17:17 pm
Thanks  :-)
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: dave king on January 12, 2016, 06:26:38 pm
our club sent a e/mail about bringing the club stand but we never heard eny thing back.think it may be too late in the day now to sort out digs and stuff now
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 12, 2016, 06:29:33 pm
hi Chris I have given Malcolm watts your mobile and PMed you last night sorry I've had a problem with this laptop and its the only thing with the password for this profile lol
hope to see you there

Steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: mrturbo553 on January 12, 2016, 06:31:06 pm
Dave , I think Steve has had internet / laptop issues . I'll give him a quick call for you .
Cheers Aid  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 12, 2016, 06:33:13 pm
what club dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: dave king on January 12, 2016, 08:33:21 pm
rawdon leeds
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Atlantic Mouldings on January 12, 2016, 09:20:37 pm
Many Thanks everyone for your help, contact made hope to see you all at the show

Regards

Chris
Atlantic Mouldings :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 12, 2016, 09:37:24 pm
great chris welcome to one of the best boat shows  :D
I am biased tho

dave king I will call john English and sort your info if that's ok

steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Norseman on January 12, 2016, 09:45:47 pm
Many Thanks everyone for your help, contact made hope to see you all at the show

Hi Chris
I just tried to find you on the web but I couldn't - probably just my fault but what should I have typed in?

Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Flundle (Speedline Models) on January 28, 2016, 05:25:42 pm
I too am trying to contact Steve as I would like to attend the show as a trader. Does anyone have his email or contact details please?
Thanks
Adrian Gosling
Speedline Models
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: mrturbo553 on January 28, 2016, 05:32:00 pm
I'll give Steve a bell for you  :-))

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Flundle (Speedline Models) on January 28, 2016, 05:54:45 pm
Many thanks for your help but I have found an email from Malcolm Watts with a form to send off. I'll do that in the morning but would still like to take to him re layout etc.
Is Jean Barlow doing the haydock show this year. She is normally rattling the bars on my cage by now. ok2
Adrian
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on January 28, 2016, 05:59:10 pm
Many thanks for your help but I have found an email from Malcolm Watts with a form to send off. I'll do that in the morning but would still like to take to him re layout etc.
Is Jean Barlow doing the haydock show this year. She is normally rattling the bars on my cage by now. ok2
Adrian

She is and forms would have been sent out by now, normally in your pack from the last show, best email her.

Larry
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 28, 2016, 07:04:32 pm
Adrian I have sent you a pm with mr watts number
steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on January 28, 2016, 07:22:41 pm
I have some news too we have had talks with the new museum management and the outcome is the show price will remain at £3.50 per person the rolt center lift is working fine and also the night time sail with the docks illuminated will be happening so if you would like to stay on for the Saturday nights fun pls come along the cafe will be open for business too for the evening it would be great to get some good numbers to this as it is a great evening and we have a laugh you would have to supply your own beer if wanted but must stay sensible lol 
show of hands if interested in the night sail
steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: yewgarth on January 28, 2016, 08:29:51 pm
Please don't forget the large bring and buy. Still £2.00 an item, Anything nautical related, models, kits, books, magazines etc. Accepting items from the Friday afternoon.

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on January 29, 2016, 12:21:07 am
Steve, I don't think you need to ask if I'll be there for the night sail. 100% definitely yes  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Tuggy Gav on January 29, 2016, 06:56:56 pm
Don't know if I can be bothered with night sail hahahaha
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: dave king on January 29, 2016, 08:27:37 pm
must admit you do have a good bring and buy.i will have a compleat spendrift kit for sale so that will be on the stand on satday  :-)
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Bowwave on February 02, 2016, 04:50:22 pm
Just a reminder  the David E Owen static competition will be held in the Rolt  centre as  in previous years . For entry forms for the competition   please contact       david.wooley@ntlworld.com   or enter on the day  no later than  10am on Saturday  the 5th of March
thanks
Bowwave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: canalpilot on February 05, 2016, 09:55:01 pm
There 11 traders booked now and we are holding the entrance fee at £3.50 for one more year.   See my post elsewhere on MBM for list of traders. All i now ask is will you all pray for good weather.
P
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Dave Cook on February 06, 2016, 11:16:50 pm
Can,t wait it,s a great show  ok2 ok2 ok2 ok2 ok2
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Hande on February 11, 2016, 06:32:43 pm
Wish I could be there  {:-{

Kind of a long way for me...
Thank you for making me feel invited!

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on February 15, 2016, 10:45:42 pm
hi guys just a quick one I would like to know how many people would be interested in the night sail with illuminated dock buildings so I have an idea if it is worth keeping the catering staff at the museum to man the café
it really is a nice eve so if you fancy it bring ya boat or not but come join in the fun

steve
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on February 15, 2016, 11:09:40 pm
hi guys just a quick one I would like to know how many people would be interested in the night sail with illuminated dock buildings so I have an idea if it is worth keeping the catering staff at the museum to man the café
it really is a nice eve so if you fancy it bring ya boat or not but come join in the fun

steve


 :-)) :-))  Count me in
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: jimmyc on February 16, 2016, 10:33:53 am
8 members of the Jersey boat club looking forward to it.    :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Butts on February 16, 2016, 11:37:53 am
We intend to be there Steve.


I'll bring a boat with lights.  Ormesby Cross has them , but they're yet to be wired!!


We're coming with Aid, so I'm guessing he will too, but no doubt he will confirm.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: poll on February 16, 2016, 01:36:49 pm

  Don't forget me.

  Poll
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Bowwave on February 17, 2016, 11:14:03 am
Hi Steve count me in  :-))
Bowwave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Butts on February 17, 2016, 05:01:55 pm
How could we forget you John :}
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Macsmouldings on February 17, 2016, 09:15:09 pm
Hi Guys, Macs Mouldings will be here again this year, pop along and say hi.

Martin and Mel   :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stavros on February 25, 2016, 01:05:14 pm
Can you please list the traders attending as I need some bits ....so I can plan ahead so to speak

Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: yewgarth on February 25, 2016, 01:31:51 pm
stavros is talking about ellesmere port

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on February 25, 2016, 05:35:21 pm
 :} :} all that usually attend plus prop shop ill try sort a list but im snowed at the mo
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stavros on February 25, 2016, 06:02:08 pm
THANKS


Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: mrturbo553 on February 27, 2016, 11:36:28 am
Will be there certainly for the night do , although it me well be after my ' escort ' and with orange flashing lights  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: chippy on February 27, 2016, 11:48:19 am
Any chance of the list of traders yet, would be good to know how much cash to bring


Regards


Chippy
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 27, 2016, 12:16:56 pm
 :-)
Any chance of the list of traders yet, would be good to know how much cash to bring


Regards


Chippy
see post  2 days ago,
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: jarvo on February 27, 2016, 01:07:51 pm
What post???


Mark
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on February 27, 2016, 01:34:15 pm
What post???


Mark

Post number 62
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Netleyned on February 27, 2016, 01:34:50 pm
:-) see post  2 days ago,


One post has been removed methinks.


Ned
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Norseman on February 27, 2016, 01:50:51 pm
I have a huge shopping list to fill this year  O0 and can resist anything except temptation - - - and the bring and buy room  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: big_bri on February 27, 2016, 02:44:43 pm
There`s a list of traders in the Ellesmere Port 2016 Model Boat Show thread in chit chat :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Norseman on February 27, 2016, 04:02:34 pm
Thanks Bri
This is what Canalpilot posted -

"March Model Boat Show at the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum is on on the 5th. and 6th. March 2016, opening times 10am until 4pm on Saturday and 10am until 3pm on Sunday.  There are already 11 traders attending, Tony Green Steam Models and Speedlone Models being new.  The others are Compoment Shop, SHG, Scale Hobbies, Reades and Marks Model Bits in the main are and Models by Design, Macs Mouldings and Mountfleet Models being in the old cafe.  There is the David E. Owen Competition going on at the top of the stairs in the Rolt Centre and of courseall the usual model clubs will be displaying their own models. Martin  will be running the Bring and Buy Sale again.  We will have the dock system out as usual, with sailing available to anyone who wants to sail.  All I ask is for everyone to pray for good weather.  Entry for those exhibiting boats is free with a reduced entry fee of £3.50 for everyone else."
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: march show on February 27, 2016, 05:54:13 pm
and prop shop this is going to hurt I like shiny things lol
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on March 01, 2016, 01:15:05 am
and prop shop this is going to hurt I like shiny things lol


 Snap!  %) 
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: hopeitfloats on March 05, 2016, 09:23:03 am
now the wait for photos of the show. that's one I would love to go to if I ever get back to the UK.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Arrow5 on March 05, 2016, 12:48:25 pm
I`m waiting on a weather report for the long distance travellers, been a bit nippy,snowy and almost Baltic in that part  of England over the past couple of days.  Model ice-breakers will be in demand.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 12:57:22 pm
Cold but dry, no snow here.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: chippy on March 05, 2016, 03:47:10 pm
Hope this doesn't sound like sour grapes but this show isn't as good as I remember it used to be. There seem to be far less traders attending,and  and a few clubs are missing too.


Don't think I'll be going again next year.


Is it me or does anyone else feel the same.


Mike.

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: thegrimreaper on March 05, 2016, 05:05:53 pm
thought the footfall was quite a lot myself, only so many traders to sell the same gear think the majority were there last year and the year before maybe you came along at the wrong time it did go quiet at about 13:00 hrs for lunch and there was a queue at the cafe of about 45 mins so reasonably busy me thinks


Mark.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 05:19:57 pm
Hope this doesn't sound like sour grapes but this show isn't as good as I remember it used to be. There seem to be far less traders attending,and  and a few clubs are missing too.


Don't think I'll be going again next year.


Is it me or does anyone else feel the same.


Mike.

Use it or loose it springs to mind..  I actually thought that for this show it was about normal, all the traders I hoped to find were there quite happy to  take my money and in fact I had to go back a couple of times because of the ques.
 Taking in the fact that already this year 1 show has fallen to the side , do you want to lose another ?

To be honest we are actually quite lucky this show happened at all considering the main organiser passed away last year.

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: timbo on March 05, 2016, 06:30:40 pm
Hear hear
Enjoyed it and big thanks to the organisation team.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Fastfaz on March 05, 2016, 08:44:07 pm
Hello everyone,
       Bums on seats! that was what I was told when I raced motorbikes no riders no show. If we keep getting the negative comments and knocking the organisers/ traders etc it will not be long before we do not have any shows to attend. I fully understand that some people may think "there wasn't much there or too many traders didn't turn up" but hey guys n gals have you ever thought about how much time and UNPAID EFFORT goes into sorting out all the details and problems to make such an event happen? Please remember folks that all of the business's have to make a profit or they go to the wall and we will have nobody to buy our stuff off onsite so we can see what we are getting. Come on people rally round and help don't let us lose all our shows.
     Rant over.
          Sad over the comments,
              Faz. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: dave king on March 05, 2016, 08:53:38 pm
I was at the show today and was very pleased with it.only complant I would have was the queue at the cafe tho when served it was good and hot.
 it looked like all the traders were therefrom last year andlooked like 99% of the clubs turned up.so from me and the rest of the lads who came from my club well done to all concerned. 
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: andyram on March 05, 2016, 09:00:21 pm
Great day at Ellesmere Show today.A cracking start to the show season.All the traders I expected were there.Some stunning models on show on the well laid out club stands.
Just an observation and by no means a criticism,perhaps some signage to the various buildings with clubs in for newbie visitors,especially as there were no programmes this year.Having attended for many years we know all the places to look for the club stands,and best of all the way to the bring and buy.
thanks chaps, your hard work is appreciated.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: yewgarth on March 05, 2016, 09:07:03 pm
And £1.70 for a cup of tea!! It's a teabag and hot water!. Great show though.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Norseman on March 05, 2016, 09:22:27 pm
Hi guys

Well I enjoyed it and thought it was great value at only £3.50 (half what lunch cost). I think maybe slightly fewer people but that was probably just people not travelling thinking the weather might be bad. As for traders I managed to get all I wanted and Component Shop did very well out of me .... swimbo would faint if she knew. Anyway I have dived into Action gear for my next build plus bought some upgrades for boats I have already. All in all a nice day in good company.  :-))

Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on March 05, 2016, 09:27:23 pm
FastFaz and TheLongBuild are on the money here guys.

 The people who do this, do it for nothing, and at a an expense to themselves in both time and money, just so people can enjoy it for what it's meant to be. It is and can be a great show going forward, and yes the organisation has changed somewhat but the people who turn up and show are still the same, and are always committed to providing not only a show, but advice and information for anyone to take in.

 The displays, clubs, traders and the guys and girls who sail the models are all key to making this a success, and I for one have massive admiration for the effort and time that goes into this from all of you, so thank you all of you.

 On a lighter note, it was a great first day - yes the weather is terrible which has unfortunately steered some folks away, but there has been plenty of sailing and no doubt more tomorrow.  :-)) Except, the big Type 45 wont be on the wet stuff after suffering a slight leak.... again!

 Lets see some more action tomorrow!
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 09:28:31 pm
 :-) Always take my own food, and drinks
 
will put some pics up later
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: JayDee on March 05, 2016, 09:30:20 pm
Hello,

With the bad weather in the area recently, I was very surprised how many people turned up at the Show!.
Most of the Visitors I spoke to were just very pleased to see all the Clubs and Traders.

John.  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Dave Cook on March 05, 2016, 09:40:26 pm
Hi All    , went today and it was great ,
Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: big_bri on March 05, 2016, 09:42:05 pm
I'm making my annual pilgrimage down from norf of the border tomorrow
Ive always liked this show and I'm looking forward to seeing all my old friends again.
See you in the morning  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on March 05, 2016, 09:45:55 pm
See you the morra Bri  :-)) safe journey.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stavros on March 05, 2016, 10:12:26 pm
WEY hey see you tomorrow Bri


Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stavros on March 05, 2016, 10:29:26 pm
Can anyone tell me if the show is wide enough for a double Pram..............thanks !! This is a serious question and NOT a wind up

Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: imsinking on March 05, 2016, 10:46:04 pm
Can anyone tell me if the show is wide enough for a double Pram..............thanks !! This is a serious question and NOT a wind up

Dave
Well fitted out with double doors & lift access to second floors for wheel chair users, so shouldn't be a problem for prams, maybe you need a DOUBLE DECKER PRAM ?
Bill
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Post by: Stavros on March 05, 2016, 11:14:58 pm
THANKS Bill....MMMM that sound like a darned good PLAN


Dave
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Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 11:34:51 pm
Yes I Know  %% flipping eck...... ok2 %%
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Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 11:37:45 pm
 %) %)

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Post by: TheLongBuild on March 05, 2016, 11:41:00 pm
 8)
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Post by: Sandy on March 06, 2016, 08:40:19 am
Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: tugboyben on March 06, 2016, 08:49:05 am
Great Picture's Larry
Hope we all can see more  :-))




Jason
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 06, 2016, 09:08:08 am
Did not take as many as usual as talking a lot.
Anyone pick up on the significance of the first picture I posted.
 
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Post by: Colin Bishop on March 06, 2016, 09:29:52 am
' Anyone pick up on the significance of the first picture I posted.'

Yes, it brings back haunting memories....

Colin
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Post by: inertia on March 06, 2016, 09:49:17 am
Did not take as many as usual as talking a lot.
Anyone pick up on the significance of the first picture I posted.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!
  :o :o :o

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Post by: baloo on March 06, 2016, 11:54:15 am
So HOW MUCH is the new Shannon from MBD, and what do you get for your pennies
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Post by: Arrow5 on March 06, 2016, 01:29:35 pm
Any submarines visiting? %)
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Post by: kinmel on March 06, 2016, 05:26:37 pm
So HOW MUCH is the new Shannon from MBD, and what do you get for your pennies

From their website.... The semi-kit will consist of hull, deck, superstructure and fender

I Think the price at Ellesmere Port was £295, but it may be a bit lower.From discussion at their stand, I don't think there is definitive list of all the parts needed to complete the model and there was no suggestions for off the shelf scale water jets.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stavros on March 06, 2016, 06:04:45 pm
yes cos i saw him there 1st person i saw .....gave me nightmares...thought at one moment he was going to jump in as he was measuring the depth of the lock !!!!!!!!!!!!!  Ill put up some NASTY  pics up later ha ha


Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: mrturbo553 on March 06, 2016, 06:59:46 pm
Really enjoyed the show , big round of applause to Clubby and everyone else that made the show . Brilliant to meet old friends and make plenty of new ones .  :-))
Aidy and the rug lady
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Butts on March 06, 2016, 07:19:10 pm
Couldn't agree more Aid. I take it you got home OK?


Had a really good time, even if I still get tangled up with this tug towing lark :embarrassed: . Tess will have to teach me left from right, but then again perhaps not!!!!


It was really good to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones too.


I've got quite a few photos to process including the plenty of the meeting of the "Crosses" of which more later.
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Post by: yewgarth on March 06, 2016, 08:14:44 pm
A few from today
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Post by: Martin [Admin] on March 06, 2016, 08:48:26 pm
 
 Ooooo, some  nice  boats there!   :o
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Post by: Stavros on March 06, 2016, 09:37:48 pm
Enjoyed the show very much till I came home and saw Yewgarths posts and saw all these boats I did not see,my main critism of this is WHY oh why were there was NO SIGNS  to tell show goers where to go.....yes  you can not please everybody but to see pics of these boats I did not have the chance to see left me rather annoyed to say the least.....All I knew about were the ones in the hall where the traders were. This was my First visit to the show...MMMMM would this little critism prevent me from going again HECK NO and ill make sure I see everything next time.

Some pics...sorry didn't take many as was busy talking to friends

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2121_zps0mrlsti3.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2121_zps0mrlsti3.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2120_zpsxlnolmbj.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2120_zpsxlnolmbj.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2124_zpsx4hrye65.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2124_zpsx4hrye65.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2133_zpsm2vp7ce5.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2133_zpsm2vp7ce5.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2126_zpsupbsufcd.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2126_zpsupbsufcd.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2125_zpsukzfh4ny.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2125_zpsukzfh4ny.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2127_zpsn52bntjy.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2127_zpsn52bntjy.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2131_zpsnzrtbp5h.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2131_zpsnzrtbp5h.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2135_zpsepfoo0fg.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2135_zpsepfoo0fg.jpg.html)

OH and to PROVE GHOST is alive and kicking


(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2133_zpsm2vp7ce5.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2133_zpsm2vp7ce5.jpg.html)

(http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/broomsrck/IMG_2136_zps85yy9kxz.jpg) (http://s385.photobucket.com/user/broomsrck/media/IMG_2136_zps85yy9kxz.jpg.html)

Dave

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: yewgarth on March 06, 2016, 09:48:32 pm
oops! just a few more
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Post by: yewgarth on March 06, 2016, 09:50:44 pm
deffo the last
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Post by: BFSMP on March 06, 2016, 09:55:11 pm
thank you gentlemen for posting all these photos of such wonderful ships, tanks even land rovers.

I must , one day try to visit the show as it looks idyllic in such a lovely setting, and such a wonderful variety of models as well.

I just thank you on behalf of those unable to actually physically get to such shows for posting all these wonderful photos of the shows.

In my humble opinion I don't know how anyone can say that there wasn't enough to see is beyond me, as it would have taken me the whole weekend to view it all.

Thank you again.

Jim.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Ghost in the shell on March 06, 2016, 10:09:50 pm
Thanks for the pics guys, yes its me, yes I am still around and you thought you'd escape me....

NO.

I would have had pics to post however sadly I cant post the pics i took as my camera fell into the lock and is lost, Thanks to Ministeve for trying to fish it out but sadly the pics I took are lost.  (enter censored language here!)  Great to see the Red Oktober is around, and i think thanks to a visitor from Canada, will be safely in vancouver by the end of the week before going to Australia. 


ps: thanks for the pic Larry Longbuild.  :)
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on March 06, 2016, 11:17:15 pm
Great photos folks  :-))  a shame about the lost camera!


 Thanks for a great weekend Steve and everyone who put it together. I really had a great time as always, it was great to see some familiar faces, and to meet some new friends too.


 Also, I'd like to thank especially the guys who helped me in and out of the water with the big 45. I'd have been stuffed without you lot and I owe you all a beer! I may live to regret that  {-)  but next time you see me, remind me and I'll have one on the bar for you.


 Cheers all! I'll upload some photos later in the week.  :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Ghost in the shell on March 06, 2016, 11:28:54 pm
Adam, I think I had photos of the 45 as well on that camera!

grrr
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Post by: essex2visuvesi on March 07, 2016, 12:19:23 am
Very nice pics


It amazes me that people can transport these models without damage!
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Stan on March 07, 2016, 08:38:01 am
HI Essex done it for years with no problems along carrying the club display stand. I made a rack for my car the club stand goes underneath and the model go on the top. The models are then packed  using the old toilet roll working from the car edge inwards and at the bow and stern works for me every time. Also handy if you get caught short. I would like to thank Steve and all at the Ellesmere Model Boat Club for the hard work that goes into making the event possible. Our club stand was kept busy lots of questions and positive feed back trade support again proved a success. And I am sure we would all hope this will one for the calendar in 2017.

Stan on behalf of  all club members who attended.
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Robbie11 on March 07, 2016, 09:47:56 am
Had to miss this years show due to work commitments. Many thanks to all for posting pictures, it looks like it was a brilliant couple of days. Looking forward to attending in 2017!
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: jimmyc on March 07, 2016, 03:22:59 pm
 :-))Eight members of the Jersey Model Boat Club once again had a great weekend,  thanks to the organizers for all the hard work. It was good to meet up again with everybody..           Well worth the trip.
                                                                                            Regards to all.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: big_bri on March 07, 2016, 04:36:26 pm
A long drive down but well worth it, nice to see my old mates once again :-))
Going to do the long weekend stint again next year, missed having a wee sail this year.
A big well done to all the organisers, you did a sterling job O0 :-))
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Skimmer Fan on March 07, 2016, 04:43:12 pm
Well done to all at Ellesmere Port for a great weekend.
Skimmer fan
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 07, 2016, 05:21:48 pm
Enjoyed the show very much till I came home and saw Yewgarths posts and saw all these boats I did not see,my main critism of this is WHY oh why were there was NO SIGNS  to tell show goers where to go.....yes  you can not please everybody but to see pics of these boats I did not have the chance to see left me rather annoyed to say the least.....All I knew about were the ones in the hall where the traders were. This was my First visit to the show...MMMMM would this little critism prevent me from going again HECK NO and ill make sure I see everything next time.

Some pics...sorry didn't take many as was busy talking to friends

Hi Dave Glad you enjoyed it


Here is a very rough Map. ( For Future use for anyone visiting) Sure comments will be taken on board..

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 07, 2016, 05:57:47 pm
Adam, I think I had photos of the 45 as well on that camera!

grrr

oops.. how did you drop it ?
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: inertia on March 07, 2016, 06:49:50 pm
oops.. how did you drop it ?
Mark has a natural antipathy towards most other phenomena of nature; gravity, time and electro-magnetism are notable examples.
Respect...
DM
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Ghost in the shell on March 07, 2016, 07:04:57 pm
oops.. how did you drop it ?
was helping Ron steady the Hudson when it fell out of my pocket. 

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Ghost in the shell on March 07, 2016, 07:06:22 pm
Intertia, you seem familiar to me but I cant place you or picture your face
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: Butts on March 07, 2016, 08:03:59 pm
A few more pictures of sailing. 


We could not resist sequence sailing with a pair of Crosses O0 



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Post by: 6705russell on March 07, 2016, 08:22:24 pm
was helping Ron steady the Hudson when it fell out of my pocket.


Nice to know you are still on the scene so to speak Mark...
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 08:39:40 pm
  Hi Folks.  Just to say a big thank you to E/Port for the big effort that was put in to run the show, hope next year they get a heater
  that works on the lock side, I've just thawed out {-) will put the picis on but they are only of the water side sorry none indoors.
 
  John
                  PS the first photo of the Tug is in remembrance of our good friend  John Hughes.
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 08:48:18 pm
 
  some more.

  john
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Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 08:54:04 pm

 more
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Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 09:03:26 pm

  The guy on the right came all the way from Canada to sail at Ellesmere Port. ( Ron Burchett )  what a man.
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Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 09:09:03 pm

  more
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Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 09:13:35 pm

   more
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Post by: Norseman on March 07, 2016, 09:24:23 pm
I have been thinking what would I like to see at Ellesmere Port; Well maybe a little Springer event would be fun? I always attend on the Saturday so if I am missing one on the Sunday I apologise. Anyway it's a great show and thank you to all the organisers.

Dave
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 09:34:09 pm
  Again two cross tugs coming in together not very often you see two fine models together. the IMG  1947&48 Ron from Canada told
  me that
  he brought this tug in his suit case type of flat pack & Ray Malone that's the guy with him built it up at his place in South End so
  he could bring it along to E/P

  John

Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: poll on March 07, 2016, 09:43:57 pm

  Well I've run out of photos sorry.  By the way folks I don't know if you know that RED OCTOBER is back on it's world tour it's on it's
  way to Canada with Ron  then onto  South Africa.

  Thanks for looking in.

  John
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: adamD98 on March 07, 2016, 10:09:09 pm
Again, brilliant photos and it really was a nice weekend, despite the weather putting some people off which is understandable.


 I hope you all got home safely!  :-))
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Post by: BFSMP on March 07, 2016, 11:06:48 pm
wonderful photos.

Many thanks to you all.

Jim.
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Post by: inertia on March 07, 2016, 11:13:38 pm
Intertia, you seem familiar to me but I cant place you or picture your face

Phew!!  ;)
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Post by: march show on March 07, 2016, 11:44:12 pm
Hi all I would first like to thank everyone that came and supported this show once again clubs, traders and visitors alike without you there would be no show secondly I would like to thank the guys that helped setup and put away this year the lads from Runcorn again did a storming job and we still couldn't keep them warm on there stand sorry will sort it for next year lol the lads from Wallasey club for help packing up and not to forget Adam and my own club members for Manning the club stand and running the bring and buy you all deserve a pat on the back we put on a great show despite a few setbacks the weather, mothers day and the biggest being losing our main man Mr John Hughes I for one think he would be happy with the end result and call us nuts for doing it again lol

well done all
steve
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Post by: Stan on March 08, 2016, 08:31:35 am
Hi Steve you are right John was missed over the weekend a loss to the hobby .All clubs have engine drivers and without them no events or shows would take place.The loss of any show or club event is not good for the hobby .I know from my work load at club level what is needed to to run a big event so thank you and your club for last weekend and long may it continue.


Stan :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: morley bill 1 on March 08, 2016, 09:39:18 am
Great photos thanks for posting  Bill..
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Post by: Liverbudgie2 on March 08, 2016, 12:44:08 pm
A model built over the weekend by Miss Elizabeth fielding aged - afraid that I'm to much of a gentleman to reveal that, of the Southport Model Boat Club.

LB
Title: Re: 2016 Ellesmere port show - March 5, 6
Post by: wicker on March 08, 2016, 02:18:23 pm
Thank for the great photos it is appreciated by modellers that live too far to travel especially for a weekend
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Post by: canalpilot on March 08, 2016, 02:51:22 pm
Many thanks to everyone who visited the show, we try our best.  The number of traders is, we believe, right for the show. One can get nearly everything needed for the modeller. It would be nice to see maybe only a couple more but 14 traders would be enough. Regarding the signage I can only apologise for the lack of it. It was agreed at our last meeting with the Museum that they would attend to that but it did not happen. A program was also produced by the museum for previous shows by the museum. (Come back john Inch, all is forgiven)!!! We are always open to suggestions as to ways in which we could improve the show, we always try to do our best. Please remember we are only model boaters like you, not proffessional show organisers.
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Post by: poll on March 08, 2016, 04:28:24 pm
    This has been passed on from Ellesmere Port Authority. They believe there is three people trying to get to Canada by giving a gift
    to a person so he will take them back with him. The thing is it's not there gift to give, shame on them {-) {-) {-)

    Billy Wiggington.
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Post by: Arrow5 on March 08, 2016, 05:14:05 pm
Obviously agents of a foreign power. RCMP will no doubt be on to them and circulating these photographs as we speak. Safe journey Big Man and Wee Boat. Dosvidania  Tovaravitch <:(  Ah`ll jist huv tae go an` droon ma` sorrows wi` a wee drap o` the hard stuff.
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Post by: adamD98 on March 08, 2016, 08:41:59 pm
 :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:  Poll that's a crime watch picture and a half!
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Post by: MPB-CHESTER on March 09, 2016, 11:03:05 pm
First time at the show as a member of ELLESMERE PORT MBC.  Very impressed with effort by members and members of other clubs to get the place organised despite clod, wind and sleet on Friday. As someone new to the hobby I was impressed with the helpful attitude of the traders and their tolerance of a technical idiot.  Had passing conversations with bods from Balne Moor, Wallasey, Runcorn and a few other places all of whom were great ambassadors for the hobby.  Hope to see you all at the Boat Museum in 2017.
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Post by: march show on March 09, 2016, 11:17:13 pm
I for one had forgotten about that red Oct great to see it still doing the rounds well we have gotten over the weekend and took all the gear back to hooton some of which is going to have a refit as soon as I can get to it I would like to thank all who took the time to post photos I didn't get to have a good look at the stands only time for a quick run round but I did enjoy myself thanks to john Pollitt keeping me company for the weekend in the cold too thanks mate much appreciated
Steve epmbc
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Post by: poll on March 10, 2016, 09:55:57 am

 Hi Steve.
 Don't know how we both got in that sleeping bag together but it was cosy. :-)) {-) {-) {-)

 John
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Post by: Fastfaz on March 10, 2016, 10:31:07 am
     Yo Poll,
          Nice to have friends or was that too much information?
              Cheers,
                   Faz.
P.S. Well done Steve for all the hard work setting up the show very much appreciated! :-))  :-)) :-))
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Post by: ministeve on March 10, 2016, 11:27:12 am
 :kiss:
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Post by: ray123 on March 10, 2016, 09:19:03 pm
thanks to every one who set the show up  :-))  me & ron had a great time  at the show   thanks regards ray