Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: White Ensign on August 29, 2006, 07:59:42 am
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Hello to all the mates and members of this wonderfull forum here. Just had an idea and I wonder what you think about that:
How about a meeting next year, somewhere in the UK on a pond- just for a weekend. Probably a wonderfull scene to mix up, do what we knows best (having some chats and boating). Would be a nice opportunity to name a face to a person.
Or was it just a pipe-dream?
The only trouble is that I can not take care about that matter, as living in the Southwest of Germany it would be a long ride for the most of you if I invite you to my local pond..... ::)
Would like to know what you think about that anyway!
Jörg
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.... sounds good to me - depends where the venue is though (don't usually pass through Southern Germany in the course of a normal week! ;D )
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Might have to give both a miss as its even further from Tasmania, and a mite expensive for a weekend, but I do really like the idea and if you do do it take plenty of pics and add names then post so all can see who is who...
Roy
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Hi Jorg
What a good idea that's one hell of a regatta my i offer the use of our lake Black Park near Slough it has 14 acres of useable water,may i suggest next May / June.
Just waiting for the ney sayers to poo poo the idea
cheers
gary rowe
BPMBC
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Somewhere in the midlands might be better ; would make it better for those further north
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Great idea...
I watch with interest " The Mayhem Gathering"
;D Steve
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Sounds a good idea to me.
Bob
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What would be the collective noun for such a gathering.
A "wash" of Mayhemers ??
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Absolute Mayhem! :D
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Mayhemxtremism? :D
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Hello, First can I thank the organisers, traders who made me welcome at the epic Centre, the public who bought off me, miniature bits and pieces. (Hazel aka Mrs. JayDee)
About the " Mayhem Gathering".
Just a few points to think about,
1. In the Midlands.
2. Big open Lake, a Boat Club's if possible.
3. Facilitys at the Lake side, food , toilets, shelter.
4. Nearby Hotel, Travel Lodge, or similar.
5. Easy access and Free Parking.
6. What Date?.
7. Who will sort it all out?. An event like this takes time to organise.
I organise an annual "Gathering ", British Miniaturists Weekend, in Walsall, a full weekend, full Board, in a Hotel, for around 120 people, at £135 each!. The next one in 2007 - 16th to 18th February is the 7th Annual weekend. ( http://www.minis4all.com) for dolls house miniaturists.
There are Workshops ( £'s extra) all day, in the evenings there are Mini-workshops and demonstations and of course lots of joking and laughter along with Tutor/trader stands which is a mini fair in all but name.
Americans, Canadians, Irish, Swedish, Dutch, Germans and all over the UK are among the folk who attend.
Members who attend never stop smiling all the weekend, like minded people, doing the things they like doing, in the company of other people, the event cannot fail !.
I have been asked many times, can I do a full week, instead of just the weekend ! NO!!!
I already have some ideas with looking around for venues for my own group, but miniaturists don't need a lake.
Watch this space...Hazel Dowd. BTW John is asleep in the chair!!!
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The next GREY NAVY DAY at Kingsbury Water Park, near Tamworth, we will all be there next year, plenty of water , food , toilets and parking. ;D ;D
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Ron,
Tell us more about this Navy Event .
How often has it been held?, could the place handle a "Gathering"?.
Are there Hotels etc locally?.
john.
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John, have a look in club events, kingsbury navy day, its only been held once, but it was good, and it will be held again next year, its a very big park, just short of the toll road M6 , easy to get to.
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yep.....
Tamworth - YEP
Grey Navy Day - YEP (but we'd also have to have some kind of tug event(?) and the other stuff to suit the rest of the gang's interests (?)
Gathering Weekend (As per Mrs. JayDee) - YEP (Sounds excellent)
Mini-workshops/experts/demos ( =trade???) - YEP (even better!)
All of the above sounds great with me - you can count me in, be a good weekend out and about! ;)
Cheers, Brian
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.... its just come to me - A MAYHEM MUSTER!! In our case - MAYHEM MUSTER 2007! ;D
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sounds good to me :) hopefully no mayem on the water ;)
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Dont get too excited.
Which looney is gonna organise it.
And btw DONT even look in my direction.
Bob
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what about a steering event? the prize say a small model kit or a bottle of wine.
also bring your club id's so we know who we all are and where we are all from
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Perhaps we ought to make ourselves recognisable to each other at the shows we do go to by having a "Mayhem" badge. I am sure that Martin could give us permission to use his logo (the blue wavy one at the top of the page) as a basis for a laminated badge.
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If we had events...then any prizes would have to be from sponsers..unless some kind and mad folk donate them...or..a small reg fee for those taking part.
JayDee
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As Bob said, someone needs to volunteer to organise this - i.e. in the early stages get a rough headcount, assess viability and then look at the do we/don't we's (trade/competitions/events/demos) to take demos just as an example, I can think of at least 3 interesting (basic) workshop/demo categories off the top of my head - airbrushing, soldering, electrics perhaps just for starters, never mind submarine technology and the basics of model yachting - I could go on - or maybe thats not what is wanted, just a big sail in and get together. :-\
Anyway it all sounds like a really good plan - be good if it all could come together? Just remembered that it was Jorg's idea.... is there any chance of you attending Jorg??
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If its to be at Kingsbury WP then a nice letter asking permission to use their facilities would be in order. There is a coffee shop, menu as follows...just to test the taste buds: The Old Barn Menu
The All Day "Barn Door" Breakfast
Bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato & toast
£3.90
Jacket Potatoes
Plain £2.30
Beans £3.00
Coleslaw £3.20
Cheese £3.20
Tuna & Mayo £3.70
Balti £4.30
Veg. Chilli £3.90
Additional filling 80p per portion
Sandwiches
£2.10
Cheese Pork
Ham Tuna/Mayo
Turkey
Hot Sandwiches
Bacon or Sausage or Fried Egg
Fried Egg & Bacon
Fried Egg & Sausage
Fried Egg & Sausage & Bacon
£1.80
£2.30
£2.30
£2.80
Hot or Cold Baguettes
Please see the board for a list of fillings
£2.90 - £3.20
Snacks
Sausage Rolls £0.90
Cornish and Cheese Onion Pasties £1.90
Cakes
Scone with Jam £1.30
Scone with Jam and Cream £2.20
Fresh Cream Cakes £1.40
Pastries £1.20
Toasted Tea Cakes
£0.95
Drinks
Pot of Tea per person £0.95
Mug of Coffee £1.10
Cafetiere (per person) £1.50
Cappuccino £1.20
Hot Chocolate £1.50
Glass of Milk £0.90
Pure Orange £1.00
Milkshakes £0.90
Cans £0.80
Flavoured Water £1.10
Mineral Water (small) £1.00
Mineral Water (large)
£1.50
For Children
The Old Barn Lunch Box
sandwich, ribena, yogurt, chocolate bar and lollipop
£2.20
a bowl of beans or spaghetti and a slice of toast
£1.50
JayDee
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The navy day was organised by the Kingsbury Club, we decided that it would be a free sailing event, it was a pleasent day, every one stud about and talked and sailed with no pressure of competition, ;D ;D
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Should we volunteer to organise it all I ask myself If you are still looking for a volunteer that is
however couple of things to note getting the traders and workshops in an outdoor setting is difficult and expensive PLI etc potential damage stock and so on and getting the date right to avoid clashes with the great British weather to contend with its even more difficult, it would need to have an indoors as well and a big one at that, there is a such a venue in the midlands (not the NEC) however another area would be, is that north enough bearing in mind those in Scotland how about simply tagging it to a show, yes what started off as a get together then gained a lot of other items clubs, traders, workshops, and so on. Hopefully these other suggestions are not hijacking the original simple idea which was good If you want all the others it would be a lot easier to tag it to a show in running.
Yes it’s a good idea the things above are just me thinking out loud bearing in mind what has been suggested already
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What about your 2 day trade show at NORTHWICH or is it at the EPIC next year, there,s an idea. ;D ;D
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Northwich was only ever a quick stop gap with all the trade that want next year we have booked the Epic for the last weekend in March 24th 25th ( we will keep it last weekend in March always) we only need Hall 1 so this would leave tons of space for whatever else is required maybe not a bad idea Ron suits the Welsh and from the east, the north inc Scotland and south, easy jet into Liverpool for Jorg he will have to open it rail links are there and if we chat to the museum we could tie up with them and have a shuttle bus running maybe, still thinking out loud
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It would kill 2 birds with 1 stone, a meeting, and a trade show, what could be better, ;D ;D
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mayhem and bedlam all in one place, makes a more purposeful visit I guess mayhem badges with names on mmmmmmm what do the rest of you think before its only me and Ron H there Jorg how much is easy jet
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Main problem would be the weather for external activities, so an indoor venue in the event of foul weather, except for those who are not affraid of a little water/sleet/snow/gale force winds - oh and heat wave.
Sufficient car parking space.
Conviences.
Food.
Splitting the sailing area either into free sail and an event eg tug towing, steerage course etc and allocating times for events.
Marshalls to oversee things.
Things to occupy the wife.
And as a MAYHEM gathering, the big issue is would it be open to the general public, and could you control access to others at the venue, with over 700 registered, assume 50% are UK based ie 350+ could attend and yes you are getting to EPIC proportions (no pun intended - well ok yes there was).
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There are certinly a lot of active members here. The balance of interest would appear to be scale modelling so any meet should be orientated in that direction. It would be nice to have a venue with a decent outdoor steering course backed up by indoor accommodation for the traders. Could be a winner if it doesn't cut across any other well estabished events.
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What a good idea we have plenty of big lakes in North wales!!!!! as far as I am concerned the Birmingham area is not really feasible further North would be fairer to the lads from Scotland and obviously also for us North walians
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Epic centre sounds good :)
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One other point and maybe J?org may reply, this weekend / gathering idea, although very good, may be turning into another show, not what i originally understand the post to represent, a gathering of the members of the forum to include all the traders who support and pass on their experience, in my recent reply i noted the general public exclusion, although we are trying to attract others to take up the hobby, this from J?orgs original post is not for them, but the shows at EPIC are.
Another addition to the EPIC shows, like many a railway exhibition, should include some experienced modellers showing how things are done (preferably easy items to help coax begginers, i.e. how to align a propshaft - well - maybe not so easy)
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I liked the original idea, but I'm not sure about having it made into an add on for yet another commercial event.... Seems to ruin the original idea to me...
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for commercial events in the north (we have far too few up here!), but I had a picture of this just being a friendly get together of Mayhem members, to have a bit of friendly banter, sail a few models, and get to know each other, not a trade show...
Regards
Eddy
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indeed eddy, so lets keep it friendly, :) runcorns pool seems a good bet :) and for after the event (on a saturday for eg) why not head off to the local pub after for a drink
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I'd certainally be up for coming down for a weekend with a boat or two next year. I'm lucky i've got access to a carvan so all i'd need is a camp site close by lol. The only thing that will stop me saying for definate is my health ,with 2 disks gone in my back and a dodgy ankle( still bad even 3 months since my operation >:( ) but health allowing i'll be down if this goes ahead.
Davie
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.............DONT DRINK AND DRIVE
If a local Hotel could be found, we could Drink, then stay the night !.
John.
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Eddy, you're absolutely correct. Actually, the trade wouldn't want another untried commercial event next year - in the north or anywhere else! Trading volumes are generally down this year and none of the traders can afford to attend shows that don't at least break even for them. My bet is that next year there will be fewer traders attending fewer shows?
(You might consider inviting traders to attend the proposed event with their own models instead of their trade stands so that they could do a bit of sailing instead of being stuck on their stands all weekend)? Bliss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I liked the original idea, but I'm not sure about having it made into an add on for yet another commercial event.... Seems to ruin the original idea to me...
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for commercial events in the north (we have far too few up here!), but I had a picture of this just being a friendly get together of Mayhem members, to have a bit of friendly banter, sail a few models, and get to know each other, not a trade show...
Regards
Eddy
Personally, I agree with Jorg and Eddy...
The Mayhem get together.... for Mayhemers ;D
and what a good idea.. to ask fellow Mayhem traders... to simply bring their boats, meet and sail...
(wonder if they's be interested) a weekend "off" so to speak ?
That said, the good old British weather is a Major risk... so needs consideration.
sailing indoors just isn't the same.. as on a nice lake.... also exempts those of us with "windy" boats.. ie: sails
However.. It is ideal to have the option available if the weather is well " British " !
SO where do we go from here chaps ?
Is Micheal Fish a mayhem member... praps pin a specific good weather day down ? ;D
I propose a POLL ?
DO mayhemers want this as a "get together" OR a joint Get together & Commercial event ?
(assuming traders would be interested in a an untried event, anyway ?)
Steve
I am happy to attend, whichever way the concensus goes ;D
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Good morning gentlemen- never thought that there will be so many positive answers on a " Schnapsidee" (crazy idea), but to be honest.... I LIKE IT!
Well, as mentioned before I am living in the southwest of germany, but I will definately attend it. Though I hope you understand that I can not take any further effort with thát matter- must leave it to the domestic mates.
In an act of brainstorming my ideas about that May-Gat (Mayhem-Gathering):
Invited: All members of that forum- no matter if commercial or not. They are all part of it- though we should not make any exceptions. If a trader will join- Fine!
About nameplates: We all should wear nameplates with the nick and our christian-names, though we might face a name to a person.
When: Held on a weekend- two days are o.k (I will stay a bit longer with a friend of mine in Kent).
Weather: You`ll never know- but we should show the rest of the world that the Mahemensis Modelboatus can be met in the wild. I was in June at Chartwell, the weather was much better as on the continent.
Organisation: The weak point. One of the herd should take care of that. I understand Bob when saying- not me as he is very much involved with our clubs activities. Probably one ore some of the traders have an idea (or any other person who feel himself strong enough to make it).
Place: For me it doesn`t make a difference if I go 800 or 1000 miles- though somewehere between London and Birmingham seems o.K. to me.
Competitions: Why not? Everybody who will join a competition (tug-towing, balloon-stiching, whatever) can do it! There have to be no MUST...
Finally:
Boys- you really took me by surprise ... :D
There is one year left to think about it. And if one takes over the job as a helmsman- he is the one which can pick up our ideas, but it is finally his decision Where, When, What and How!
Jörg (in a country with blooming rain, the 4th week)
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yes as I said before I thought Jorgs idea was getting hijacked into something far bigger than he had suggested, yes we would probably would come along with our own boats if you did a get together, a day or a weekend off, there are many venues you could hold this at and the feeling seems to be somewhere 60 miles ‘ish’ north of Birmingham to be in the middle for everybody, in the UK that is, so Id suggest that is that bit sorted if you are going outdoors it would need to be June July time to save the weather risk.
The only other bit is the decision on workshops trade etc
I suggested tagging it to an already established show and as Ron H said Epic is all booked for next year both March and August and you will find the trade in full going so its not difficult to organise if the consensus is you want them there and or workshops (we had two demonstrators there this last weekend) the building is capable of holding 4/5 thousand with over 2000 rooms in the vicinity,
why bar the general public as in modelling general public or shall we say non mayhemmers they may wish to join if they saw so many with mayhem badges, a separate room could be set aside mayhemmers only Id hate to think what might go on in there
But if it’s a simple sail and get together there are other alternative venues some with small buildings as you will need some secure area and cover PA system, frequency board etc (lets not forget whoever organises this will probably need some insurance with this potential many people and outdoors is always higher) unless you want to take the weather risk.
And it needs a big water Runcorn would be far to small
We will happily organise it get badges done with name and mayhem name on if people want us. As you have seen from the shows this year we are capable and we wouldnt charge though de[pend on what you want there may have to be a nominal fee to cover prizes and so on (but heck we have proved we can do it cheapley) the point I made was if there is a lot of indecision then it s not going to work hence its easier to tag it to an already established show if it works then and outgrows the show it can create its own event, if not if you want a helmsman amd a seprate event non tarde and or workshops we will offer our services free of charge but as white ensign says if we make a decsion it has to be stuck with even if 98 like it and 2 dont
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Well , I am sure that I represent the majority Mayhemers view, when I say:
Many Thanks to A Model World , for running with this idea..... and your input guys ! Magic !
I think we have to come to a decision, soon, on how to move this forward, if indeed it is gonna move forward.
Having just read some of the suggestions muted by A Model World.. I think we are moving in the right direction.. and hey...... Free Badges !! ;D
( I'd quite happily pay for my Mayhem GOGSAMWE ) badge to help minimise costs..
I think a "Mayhemmers" room would be fab.. if successful.. we could look forward to an annual "Mayhem Gathering" cool ;)
Due to health reasons, I couldnt make the show last weekend, but judging by the positive comments.. I will be going next time !!
So yep.. If AMW are prepared to run with this, with their experience.. and the Mayhem input,, it will be a cracker of an event !
I say Lets GO FOR IT !! ;D
Steve
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Why not both ??
A sail meet mid year AND space at one of the Epic events ?
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.... this is one of those times when you need a Poll to ask all sorts of questions in order to get the max feedback from the max number of Mayhemers - in order that a good cross section of opinion (about contents, location, timing etc etc etc) can be gathered together and expertly assessed... ?
Cloud Cuckoo land? Very probably! I'll shut up then... ! ;D
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thats why i sugested a saturday, so we wont be driving home after, JD
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As i previuosly posted, my interpretation of the initial question was a mass sail by forum members, the traders to have a weekend off etc, just as Eddy Mathews, ghost in a shell and halley re-iterated, no pressure to do anything than put a face to a handle etc, swap stories, learn how to improve, marvel at other peoples work (or have a laugh depending what is brought).
If a trader wants to bring items for sale, like items pre-ordered via the web or showcase a new item, canvas opinion on the next products / improvements etc.
Almost like a car show or reunion.
But what do i know!!!
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Ambernblu is right. We need to assess the degree of interest in a Mayhem gathering. A Model World has kindly offered to run with the ball and has the necessary practical experience so I would suggest that he comes up with a draft set of proposals which can be freely commented on. These can then be firmed up in the light of feedback and a poll taken to gauge the likely attendance. At this point we will have a reasonable idea of whether it's worth proceeding or not. For what it's worth I agree that we shouldn't try to set up another trade show but traders should be welcome in an "off duty" informal capacity. We need a venue with indoor and outdoor facilities, ideally with caravan space and nearby inexpensive hotel or B&B accommodation. Volunteers will need to organise things like sailing courses and constructional demos etc. Late June/early July is the best prospect weatherwise and a 2 day event is desirable too. And then there is the barbie...
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....Volunteers will need to organise things like sailing courses...
if needed I dont mind helping set a course out :)
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I think it is a great idea all i need is a proper date because of other events i go to and where
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....Volunteers will need to organise things like sailing courses...
if needed I dont mind helping set a course out :)
Simple really - bangers, burgers, chicken wings etc - ooohhh you mean the steering course, or do you mean an obstacle course for those endulging in the liquid variety to get to the barbie?
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O.k., o.k., o.k., I`ll set a poll out. To find out the major interest in a mayhem-gathering or whatever you want to call it... ;D
(Barbie-pushing i.e.)
Though we have an imagination how many are ineterested in such a meeting... and if it is worth to catch up any effort....
Jörg
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... sorry Jorg? Is the catch up for the barbie? ;D
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Ambern, I would be happy to catch up a Barbie. The trouble in my age: Any Ken is faster than me.... :P
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.... same here Jorg.... and if he caught me, I wouldn't be able to knock the skin off a rice pudding. ;)
So no physical exercise or jogging courses at next summer's meet - OK? ;D
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....Volunteers will need to organise things like sailing courses...
if needed I dont mind helping set a course out :)
Simple really - bangers, burgers, chicken wings etc - ooohhh you mean the steering course, or do you mean an obstacle course for those endulging in the liquid variety to get to the barbie?
i could try both!!
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GITS, don`t lead it too far- it could lead to serious health-problems. ::)
And for the rest, try to see it that way: A man just becomes old, when he is more interested in the dinner as for the waitress who served it!
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we are working on this, the pole is a good idea but experience shows we are quite happy to work on the likelihood that with 740 members that will probably be 1200 by February and likely half will be able to attend, its still far easier to tag it to a show then if it takes of big style it can create its own event, we are looking at some possibilities Its still a mayhemers get together nice and simple only mayhemmers boats will be on site or they will have there own area just in the background maybe a show that would keep the overheads down give us all the workshops possible if you want such as Alan Miller, Alistair Model Motors on motors for example or Mobile Marine and tug towing the list goes on but mayhem would still be separate if they wish, along with how many may need a part that weekend and so on We are working on it.
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Hmmm, just twenty-eight votings? Could it be that the first enthusiasm is over? ::)
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Hmmm, just twenty-eight votings? Could it be that the first enthusiasm is over? ::)
Count me in Jorg ;D I just hit the yes button ;)
Steve ;D
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.... Jorg, I would consider the percentage take up rather than the actually numbers voting (which is probably the best way of looking at it) - and its still a whole 20% higher than predictions would have us believe. ;)
So I would continue to be positive about the meeting. After all not every member has been on the Forum since the poll was offered!
Also, if you look at Martins statistics, even though the number of members has doubled in the last 2/3 months, there have still never been more than 34 or so members on-line at any one time during recent months (I assume thats the way its meant to be read? Well, its easier than trying to understand weights and measures innit? ;D )
Anyway, I guess you understand what I'm on about - please correct me if I'm wrong (I'm sure you will..! ;D )
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It's also likely that people are waiting to see what is proposed and where before jumping in(!)
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i don't know if martin can set this up or whether the ISP will block it, but a mass e-mail to those e-mail addresses that have been inactive to ask for their views on whether to be included in the poll or to be kept on the register of forum members, some may have forgotten they they joined or just not interested.
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Maybe, but we don't want to jump the gun. We should wait until there are some firm proposals to get people's reaction on. A Model World have said they are working on this so let's see what they come up with first and take it from there.
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:)... oh dear- seems like I have opened a can of worms.... :D
Lets wait and see. Lots of water under the bridge until then.
Jörg
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No Jörg, it's a very good idea, just needs a bit of organising, that's all! As you say, plenty of time yet.
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perhaps a dry run at the blackpool show at the end of september 2006
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perhaps a dry run
My boats aren't fitted with wheels....
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I agree with Ghost - lets just try to identify each other when we meet at already existing functions, Blackpool in October, IMBS in November. Then maybe we can go a stage further in March at EPIC when we could perhaps have a separate room where we could meet and show our boats.
Barrie
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Like I said before, perhaps we should fix ourselves up with badges so that we can spot each other at the existing shows. With Martin's permission, perhaps a cut and paste and print and laminate of the logo near the top of this page.
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LOVE THE IDEA
Then Stavros can say hello It could be interesting, I would even go to Ellesmere port next year to meet you ;)
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He has to get a visa first ;D ;D
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What about the rowing course at the National Water Sports Centre at Nottingham.
All the facilities are at hand
Toilets Refreshments hotels, all in all a graet location but would have to consult dates with them
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If its to be at Kingsbury WP then a nice letter asking permission to use their facilities would be in order. There is a coffee shop, menu as follows...just to test the taste buds: The Old Barn Menu
The All Day "Barn Door" Breakfast
Bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato & toast
£3.90
Jacket Potatoes
Plain £2.30
Beans £3.00
Coleslaw £3.20
Cheese £3.20
Tuna & Mayo £3.70
Balti £4.30
Veg. Chilli £3.90
Additional filling 80p per portion
Sandwiches
£2.10
Cheese Pork
Ham Tuna/Mayo
Turkey
Hot Sandwiches
Bacon or Sausage or Fried Egg
Fried Egg & Bacon
Fried Egg & Sausage
Fried Egg & Sausage & Bacon
£1.80
£2.30
£2.30
£2.80
Hot or Cold Baguettes
Please see the board for a list of fillings
£2.90 - £3.20
Snacks
Sausage Rolls £0.90
Cornish and Cheese Onion Pasties £1.90
Cakes
Scone with Jam £1.30
Scone with Jam and Cream £2.20
Fresh Cream Cakes £1.40
Pastries £1.20
Toasted Tea Cakes
£0.95
Drinks
Pot of Tea per person £0.95
Mug of Coffee £1.10
Cafetiere (per person) £1.50
Cappuccino £1.20
Hot Chocolate £1.50
Glass of Milk £0.90
Pure Orange £1.00
Milkshakes £0.90
Cans £0.80
Flavoured Water £1.10
Mineral Water (small) £1.00
Mineral Water (large)
£1.50
For Children
The Old Barn Lunch Box
sandwich, ribena, yogurt, chocolate bar and lollipop
£2.20
a bowl of beans or spaghetti and a slice of toast
£1.50
JayDee
Bloody hell....a full lunch menu! Whats for dinner? ;D
Nice one JayDee!
Even I might be up for this one, depending on where and when. Got to meet GOGSAMWE!!! lol
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;D ;D He hee..
Look forward to it, Puggy :D
Steve
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I worry that it may turn the forum into somekind of club- with those of you who meet up only interested in talking/helping each other while ignoring those of us who cannot/will not for what ever reasons come along. Would you reply to a stranger on the forum in the same way you would someone you've met, would you want to? How would others feel to read endless posts about what fun you all had about something we could not/would not go to and no longer feel an equal on this forum?
Please, I'm not trying to be negative I really am concerned, or do you think I worry to much? ???
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You worry too much
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I see it just as a day or weekend by a lake.
Chance for a chat and a sail and put pictures and a report here on the forum for all to enjoy.
Maybe we could hold open days at different clubs.
Martin
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Pointy
The forum already is some type of club, in the very loosest sense. If you don't join your not in, but that doesn't stop me/others helping non forum members. As for helping people I've never met via the forum, I have only met one or two forum members but that hasn't stopped me giving/receiving advice. Surely that's the whole point of the forum.
We can't all attend the same events but that shouldn't stop us enjoying the reports/pictures of those events.
Maybe you worry just a little too much ;D ;D
All the best
Doug
PS While I was writing this youngat65 has posted. Now I've met him hmmm ;D ;D ;D
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I agree, with Doug... this forum IS a club, of sorts ;D
Meeting up with others, will only enhance the experience..
Personally speaking, (and for most of the members here) I will help anyone ;D
Whether or not I have met them is irrelevant, Pointy !
To my knowledge, I haven't met a single person off this forum, and only 1 (who is a friend) anyway off my other forum where I admin the gallery ! ( MSW)
I do this, for free.. because I enjoy it, I enjoy helping others, and I believe the web is for everyone..
I would like to think.. I have helped many along the way, if not with direct advice, then certainly with encouragement and enthusiasm.
To me.. this is the very "essence" of the two forums I belong too
So really , Pointy you need have no worries at all,
Advice is always available and on tap.
When that stops... I'll be dead anyway ;D
Till then, I'll carry on being me.. and enjoy it ! So should you !
Steve
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count me in on attending.
being 23 and into me boats im more then happy to natter to fellow boaters younger and older, the way i see it im learning all the time and want to pass the knowledge on later in life,
what better way to do it MAYHEM MEET 2007
Jay
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Its the travelling for some of us. You could alway split the meetings up into countries
Martin
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crountries
Does that mean that Jörg can have his own in Ghermany? :D
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What about combining it is some of the shows?
We'll already being to the show anyway.... just thinking out loud. ::)
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Martin, good idea. How about the IMBS in Warwickshire in November? Just stick a Model Boat Mayhem sticker on our jackets. Quite a few clubs, including mine, attend, and of course non-club members do also. Pete M
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I see Colin Bishop is the site's spelling correction officer.
Seaspray
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That's right, I'm the spiel checker ;) ;)
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... and he will be declaring war on members who consistantly spell badly... then he'll be called the Kreigspiel checker! :D
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I like the idea of an informal gathering for Mayhemers!. I'm new to this branch of modelling and have yet to meet model boaters in the flesh as it were. All I know is that I have found MBM incredibly helpful (and a great source of light relief) amnd would love to meet some of the other members
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I like the idea of an informal gathering for Mayhemers!. I'm new to this branch of modelling and have yet to meet model boaters in the flesh as it were.
Now, Neil, You are not proposing a "funny handshake for Gogs in the flesh are you ?" ;D ;D
Steve
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consistantly
And you are first for the chop Brian ;D
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....damn and drat, he spotted it...!!! ;D
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Hmmm- about mis-spelling.... do I have a bonus? ;D ;D ;D
Or do I have to fear......... BRIAN- THE WITCHSMELLER PURSUIVANT??? :-O
Jörg
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... Jorg, I look nothin like Vincent Price! ;D
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... though it might be interesting to see more, of the.... "Life of Brian".... ;D
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Jörg, don't go there - I beg you!
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... is that some extremely neatly crafted cross-link to the threads about Ellesmere show and getting depressed then Colin and Jorg... ? You know, the melody lingers on.... 'Always look on the bright side of life!' ;D
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Hi Chaps,
Not been on the forum lately.
Simple answer Where Ever, When Ever I am in.
Simple question Should we invite the wonderfully FRED STEER?
Colin H.
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Can he swim ?
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Do fish drink ?
martin
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by: Youngat65 'Can he swim ?'
What... with all that ballast? You've gotta be joking! ;D
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If its to be at Kingsbury WP then a nice letter asking permission to use their facilities would be in order. There is a coffee shop, menu as follows...just to test the taste buds: The Old Barn Menu
The All Day "Barn Door" Breakfast
Bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato & toast
£3.90
Jacket Potatoes
Plain £2.30
Beans £3.00
Coleslaw £3.20
Cheese £3.20
Tuna & Mayo £3.70
Balti £4.30
Veg. Chilli £3.90
Additional filling 80p per portion
Sandwiches
£2.10
Cheese Pork
Ham Tuna/Mayo
Turkey
Hot Sandwiches
Bacon or Sausage or Fried Egg
Fried Egg & Bacon
Fried Egg & Sausage
Fried Egg & Sausage & Bacon
£1.80
£2.30
£2.30
£2.80
Hot or Cold Baguettes
Please see the board for a list of fillings
£2.90 - £3.20
Snacks
Sausage Rolls £0.90
Cornish and Cheese Onion Pasties £1.90
Cakes
Scone with Jam £1.30
Scone with Jam and Cream £2.20
Fresh Cream Cakes £1.40
Pastries £1.20
Toasted Tea Cakes
£0.95
Drinks
Pot of Tea per person £0.95
Mug of Coffee £1.10
Cafetiere (per person) £1.50
Cappuccino £1.20
Hot Chocolate £1.50
Glass of Milk £0.90
Pure Orange £1.00
Milkshakes £0.90
Cans £0.80
Flavoured Water £1.10
Mineral Water (small) £1.00
Mineral Water (large)
£1.50
For Children
The Old Barn Lunch Box
sandwich, ribena, yogurt, chocolate bar and lollipop
£2.20
a bowl of beans or spaghetti and a slice of toast
£1.50
JayDee
Bloody hell....a full lunch menu! Whats for dinner? ;D
Nice one JayDee!
Even I might be up for this one, depending on where and when. Got to meet GOGSAMWE!!! lol
I am with you pugwash, where 's the wine list ?- got the food sorted, lets set a date now !
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... don`t paint a devil on the wall- he might become reality!
Hi Guy- glad to see you came out the mummies-cabinet (workshop).... ;D
Jörg
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Has Martin come up with any sort of Club type Logo yet for badges or Tee shirts>>>>
Roy
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Bradders has come up with a "sort of design"..... maybe I should open it up as a sort of competition - design a mayhem badge or even a new logo :o
Any designers out there with a bit of free time?
Martin.
PS. I have approached a club to ask about the possibility of a Mayhem Open Day / weekend. We'll see what happens.
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I think a MAYHEM meet would be great, it would be interesting to talk to other modellers without feeling like the village idiot. My puffer will not be finished by then but if any help is needed organising, my hand is up in the air.
Brian
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Hi, The sooner we know the better, as I'm sure some of us are already booking up dates for this and that in early 2007 already!
It would also be good to have a firm date - but then not having a new model to take along would be a bit of a downer - having a date would act as a deadline to get something finished by... but which boat?? ;D
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Hi Brian and Brian,
A Modelworld had already taken over this matter as they were the one in charge of date, location and whatever....
Anyway- as mentioned before I can not be in charge as it is a bit too far from the southwest of germany to take care. But I`m sure these boys will work it out at their best (as long as there is no daily flogging).... ;D
Jörg
P.s.: Why not bringing the actual project along? I found it always more interesting to talk about an a not finished boat as about the already finished modles.
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Jorg...
I just thought it may be a spur to get me going to finish something off - I spend too much time on here - just like you! ;D
Yep, I saw A Model World's bit about organising something, but also Martin mentioned trying to organise something as well?
Anyway, 1st April next year I am hoping to be in Holland for a week - so I plan to drive about a bit, Waterloo, Arnhem etc., so maybe meet you for a glass of wine at Remagen or somewhere close and chat about boats we will never get built? I could always catch some expertise off you on how to scratch build WWI warships! ;D
regards, this Brian ;)
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Jorg
I am still here if Model Wolrd need any help
That is a good idea to bring along a project in progress, will need to talk to "she who must be obeyed how inportant this is"
I am not sure I can make it if the daily flogging has stopped.
Brian
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Brian- a helping hand for flogging or support for the meeting? ::)
Jörg
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Jorg-Both work for me. No Pain No Gain, oh no thats aerobics isnt it
The other Brian
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Any name badge will have to show the ranks - no point in being an admiral and not capitalise on it he he he.
In fact why not make admrals come in full dress uniform, then again bad idea
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Brian the 2nd....- now we can make a series out of it: The lifes of Brians! ;D
Jörg
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Jorg
That sounds like a good idea, though they did have crucifixtion in the original version now I do not mind flogging but I draw the line at crucifixtion.
The other Brian
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I suppose you could all turn up with 'Brian' badges .....
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I suppose you could all turn up with 'Brian' badges .....
What a really cool suggestion - I'll go with that! 8) :D
Cheers, one of the Brians
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Why not, sounds like a plan to me
The other Brian
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Did it once before on a training day - but we were all 'harry' - should have seen the faces of the lecturers....
Stupidly, they thought we were all 'mature' students
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Well is it on or off lads ???
Scale Models are holding their get together at the Duxford show, I believe
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Hi All,
We've read with great interest the posts on a get together for forum members and, as there seems to be a great deal of interest, we have decided to organise a 'Mayhemers' weekend.
After looking around for a fairly central location that is easy to get to with good facilities, we have approached the Wicksteed Park Model Boat Club asking if we can use their lake over a weekend in May, the response so far has been positive and we are looking to finalise a date shortly.- http://wpmbc.homestead.com/
We would like to make this an informal fun get together aimed at all the Mayhemers out there who would like to meet and have a good old chinwag off line and of course sail their boats with overnight camping encouraged for those who wish to stay late chewing the cud and sinking a beer or two.
As there are so many trade events during the year, we are not promoting this event has such. Traders will be more than welcome but purly in the capacity of having a relax and a sail, probably showing off a few existing or new models and maybe putting on an on water display (e.g formation destroyer or tug dancing !!! ). Static diplays etc are welcome, but no trade stands.
We are hoping that clubs may wish to bring along a tent and show there models and put on a few displays as well, but have not approached anyone yet.
What will be on offer:
Free entry
Free Sailing
Free tea and coffee all day for Mahemers, kindly sponsored by (open to offers)
Free parking (well hopefully free if we can negotiate with Wickesteed)
Free pint or two for any Mayhemers camping kindly sponsored by (open to offers)
Free, we supply he heat, you provide the meat BBQ
Free evening entertainment (well a film show)
Free Expert discussions and advise (Martins Jabber)
Free Shelter if it rains, sun shelter if it doesn't (well you never know)
Free to enter static display (well somewhere to keep your models when not sailing)
Free Mayhem fun awards, we'll think up some suitable reasons to give them out during the weekend
Free club display areas (if they want to)
Camping overnight £10.00
No moaning ....... because its Free
As this is informal we will be providing various awards, certificates, trophies etc for classes and winning models in categories that will become obvious to us during the weekend !?! e.g furthest traveled, best sinking, longest flight silliest idea etc... just general Mayhem stuff, and we will invent some organised more sane sailing events etc nearer the time....unless you have any better ideas.. :D
If there are any clubs that would like to put on a display, or any traders wishing to sponsor 'tea bags' for the weekend etc, please drop us a line. [email protected]
Martin & Bradders
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Great idea. Scores of fellows with boats, in a group, in the heart of the country,milling around looking for a lake and asking directions to the best value bacon sandwich in the area. Part of this group call themselves GOGS and the rest of them have weird names. They all have badges with MAYHEM and they want somewhere to pitch their tepees. ::) ::)
HAVE YOU LOT NOT HEARD OF ASBOs. :o
I wish I would be fit enough to attend sounds like a great idea. ;)
Still I can always see you on the news footage on the TV or in the papers
Hope you can arrange it successfully. :)
Richard
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GOGS see STOP THE GOGS thread
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I await with interest the location of the meet. :P Sounds like a good idea to me. There are a few guys I would like to meet in the flesh for a change. :o We should consider TWO meets if possible. One for the guys up North and another for the guys South of Birmingham say.
I live in South Wales but would be happy with the M4 or M5 corridor.
Cheers Glyn
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How about we make it Two meets. One for the North of the country and one for the South.
It seems that as much as I would like to meet some of the guys up North, It is just to far to travel
I await with interest the location of the meet/meets. Sounds like a good idea to me. There are a few guys I would like to meet in the flesh for a change. We should consider TWO meets if possible. One for the guys up North and another for the guys South of Birmingham say.
I live in South Wales but would be happy with the M4 or M5 corridor. :D
Cheers Glyn
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In May.....hmmmmm, need to have a look as there is a small chance for me to be in Kent at this time and I could probably join the meeting.... (Who the bl...y hell had this idea?)
Jörg
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SOUNDS like a good idea. Martin what do you think, would the numbers in the south be viable
for such meeting, maybe just a one day'er ???
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Guys
From west london its only an hour and a half up the motorway but looking at Wickstead parks website there 06 calender looked very full will they be able to make room for a Mayhem 2 day show in 2007 anyway i'm up for it.
cheers
gary rowe
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im always interested in meeting up with other modellers but sometimes meets are a little out of reach.
being right down on the southern coast, Southampton travelling way up north is a bit far to go sailing.
a southern meet sounds good to me ;D
Jay
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Well we'll start with one and we'll see how that turn out first.....
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I wouldnt mind a southern meeting too, count me in
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I think Martin is right. Initially a single meeting in the middle of the country. From south of Guildford I can make Wicksteed in a day but I might book into a local B&B if necessary. Whichever location is chosen, people are going to have travel considerations.
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I think it was thought up by some chap called Jorg. ;D ;D
The other Brian
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Hi,
The Northampton and district model boat club ran the scale finals two years ago and are doing so again next year, We have names and addresses for B & B and guesthouses, Travel lodge etc. Get in contact either via e-mail or meet at The International boat show and we could help with accommodation.
Robbo
NDMBC
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Why do we suddenly need TWO threads on the same topic?
Please guys, lets stick with the original post so everyone knows what's happening! Diversifying into two (or more topics) will only leave members confused...
personally I think Martin should lock this topic and stick with the original thread....
Regards
Eddy
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Topics merged.....
Martin.
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Think you are right Eddy just the one thread, mined you I wish Martin had not work he's
magic while I was in the middle of reading it . gone and beat the computer up again.
I think the venue is reachable from the south, for most anyway, as Martin said start with one
if all goes well. maybe alternate venue's can be found. ( A yearly Mayhem road show )
entertainment by Martin & Bradders , NO need to thank me for this Idea Martin
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Has Wickstead any mains power for the dozens of discharged/forgotten to charge batteries or can we get hold of a genny?
Or will it be a case of in-car chargers as usual?
Sorry to ask!
Tony
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If not we'll certainly try to bring a small generator.... or wind farm! ::)
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If not we'll certainly try to bring a small generator.... or wind farm!
Lots of hot air on the Forum if you can tap into it! ;D ;D ;D
And with all us GOGS about there should be plenty of wind too...
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;D ;D ;D