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KitS

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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #75 on: August 31, 2009, 01:56:18 pm »
My wife and I trekked up to Warrington from the Forest of Dean. 'Trek' was the right word as the M6 on the Saturday was one monster queue from Brum northwards, my impression being that it was actually generated by the warning signs as there were no incidents and the traffic wasn't as heavy as a normal weekday. It took us over 5 hrs to do 160 miles! Do I sense a bit of 1984 here, with 'The Authorities' generating non-existant events to slow us down to a crawl? That way lies revolution......  >>:-(

Loved the show, although the postcode on the adverts was for the 'other show' in the Leisure Centre at Bichwood. Luckily we got there just as the bus was leaving and trailed it back to the main site, and went back to the other show later. The Convention show was the business, very high quality models and informative people as well, difficult to ask for more, apart from traders. The reason became obvious when we went to the 'other show' to find SHG, Models by Design, George Turner, Action et al, all parked over there and only a couple of club stands, not to mention an almost empty hall.

I have no knowledge of the politics involved there but I can't help but think there must  be a better solution for 2010. Otherwise a great weekend.
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #76 on: August 31, 2009, 07:41:19 pm »
Hello all,a very big thankyou to all at the show,in particular the organisers,it must be the best run and friendliest show there is,against my better judgement i'd better say thanks to that mob from Glasgow as they provided some skippers for the opening ceremony,when is Gingyer going to admit it was him that cut the tape with Grey Fox ?,hope you all got back ok,how is Gaylord ???.
Thanks again to all from the Edinburgh Model Boat Club
David5
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #77 on: August 31, 2009, 07:54:06 pm »
A great show and a great bunch of modelers.  I hope Susy 2 (my no2 water skier) enjoys her new home in Scotland :-) Take care of her lads she has led a very sheltered life down here in Wales.  Liked the video by the way.  Any more to come??
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #78 on: August 31, 2009, 08:33:49 pm »
A great two day event. One for the 2010 season.  If you have not been to this  convention  i am sure if you visit next year you will not be disappointed. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))

Stan
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #79 on: August 31, 2009, 08:36:51 pm »
Quote from: gingyer on August 31, 2009, 12:35:03 pm
here is the video that the long build is looking for
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wT3Qq8SrUI

 :} Saves me putting mine up.. , least I won;t get the blame..
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #80 on: August 31, 2009, 08:44:00 pm »
Quote from: KitS on August 31, 2009, 01:56:18 pm
My wife and I trekked up to Warrington from the Forest of Dean. 'Trek' was the right word as the M6 on the Saturday was one monster queue from Brum northwards, my impression being that it was actually generated by the warning signs as there were no incidents and the traffic wasn't as heavy as a normal weekday. It took us over 5 hrs to do 160 miles! Do I sense a bit of 1984 here, with 'The Authorities' generating non-existant events to slow us down to a crawl? That way lies revolution......  >>:-(

Loved the show, although the postcode on the adverts was for the 'other show' in the Leisure Centre at Bichwood. Luckily we got there just as the bus was leaving and trailed it back to the main site, and went back to the other show later. The Convention show was the business, very high quality models and informative people as well, difficult to ask for more, apart from traders. The reason became obvious when we went to the 'other show' to find SHG, Models by Design, George Turner, Action et al, all parked over there and only a couple of club stands, not to mention an almost empty hall.

I have no knowledge of the politics involved there but I can't help but think there must  be a better solution for 2010. Otherwise a great weekend.

Glad you persevered on the motorway, Not sure which post code / advert you used but if its one of the 2 I posted they were the correct ones , I worked in the main building opposite for 5 years.. :-))  Hope you can attend next year, same weekend , same Venue.

Larry
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #81 on: August 31, 2009, 11:00:35 pm »
Quote from: david5 on August 31, 2009, 07:41:19 pm
Hello all,a very big thankyou to all at the show,in particular the organisers,it must be the best run and friendliest show there is,against my better judgement i'd better say thanks to that mob from Glasgow as they provided some skippers for the opening ceremony,when is Gingyer going to admit it was him that cut the tape with Grey Fox ?,hope you all got back ok,how is Gaylord ???.
Thanks again to all from the Edinburgh Model Boat Club
David5

David,
 you told me that  you needed a hand to sail the boats for the tape cutting ceremony I only obliged  :P :P :P
and also remeber you said "if anyone asks you lot are in the edinburgh club for this"   {-) {-) {-) {-)

we got home fine david with all the boats in 1 peice I am impressed with my driving skills   %) %)

the gaylord is fine also {-)
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #82 on: August 31, 2009, 11:22:54 pm »
Quote from: The long Build on August 31, 2009, 08:36:51 pm
:} Saves me putting mine up.. , least I won;t get the blame..

put your video up also  :-)) :-))
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #83 on: August 31, 2009, 11:28:37 pm »
Gaylord? Would that be Michael then Colinn?

  :-)

 Paul....
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« Reply #84 on: August 31, 2009, 11:35:58 pm »
Quote from: DARLEK1 on August 31, 2009, 11:28:37 pm
Gaylord? Would that be Michael then Colinn?

  :-)

 Paul....

I couldn't possibly comment that the people in the hotel thought that  O0 O0
after someone told them %) %) %)
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #85 on: September 01, 2009, 12:25:55 am »
you are so funny, looking forward to seeing you again soon dude!

Paul... :-)
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The long Build

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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #86 on: September 01, 2009, 12:44:42 am »
Finally managed to upload a short video .

In Apocalypse they used Helicopters , here they used Naval Warships..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5pwkUmwPeY
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Re: The Model Boat Convention 2009 at The Centre Birchwood Business Park Warrington
« Reply #87 on: September 01, 2009, 09:03:50 pm »
You wer'nt supposed to tell anyone Gingyer
David5
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