Topic: INTERNATIONAL MODEL BOAT SHOW –2012 (Read 73541 times)

phil_parker · « **Reply #50 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:27:09 am »

I live close to the show and attended the Model Engineering event a couple of weeks ago. Since then it's hardly stopped raining. The car park is grass with hard roadways.
Parking spaces were boggy at the ME event and a few people had to be towed out. I would guess that the same will be the case at the boat show. It would pay to bring a bit of carpet to aid traction and remember that when the wheels spin, pushing the right foot down harder is not the solution. There were a few lead footed people who struggled before. Better still, bring a few friends who can push if there is a problem. If you have a rear-wheel drive car, load the boot with purchases (sorry dear, I needed the weight to get off the grass) to help!
At least the hard roadways mean once you get moving, exiting the car park is easy. Being prepared is sensible though.
Phil

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #51 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:38:16 am »

Quote from: LarryW on November 04, 2012, 10:15:13 am

Good Morning Larry
, Thank you you for clearing that up , how are you keeping ?......ARE YOU GOING ............have three BOBBYS in the family Larry......

Bobby Junior is fine, still waiting to be completed

again but nothing new there. No not going this year, what with the price of petrol I had to choose between the Blackpool show or the Leamington Spa show show and I was told I was going to Blackpool so I could sit for over 2hrs going through the lights " What Fun" !!. I prefere the Spa show but SWMBO stated her case..

Norseman · « **Reply #52 on:** November 04, 2012, 02:31:01 pm »

All this talk of cake has decided me.
I'll be there Saturday - save me some cake Ken.

This time I am going to make a list too ....
I always get home and find I have missed buying something.

Dave

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #53 on:** November 04, 2012, 04:11:10 pm »

ooh !! a list is imperative. it's so easy to be confused by all the wares.

Talking of cakes. But I've started eating them.

Ken

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #54 on:** November 05, 2012, 07:15:13 pm »

I have to say that with luck the carpark should have dried out, will let all know when I arrive Thursday, not only did I have my stand at the Midlands ME I did then spend a few happy hours after (and sometimes during) the show towing poor modelers out of the mud.....so at least I had a street cred landy when i got home as it was (and still is ) covered in mud.
I have a lounge full of boats at the moment ready to load....might need a bigger roof rack....

Oh and Kenny....bring the other half of the cake I don't mind (its the cherry I want)
Right back to welding the £20 note into its box

phil_parker · « **Reply #55 on:** November 06, 2012, 11:37:23 am »

If anyone wants to be paid to spend the morning in the car park:
http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=831fb86cff2a9ce2&l=Leamington+Spa&tk=17bab8mph06ag6ft&from=ja&alid=4ed79e676c1604ad&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts
You could spend the wages on model boat stuff in the afternoon!
Just a thought...
Phil

Stavros · « **Reply #56 on:** November 06, 2012, 10:16:51 pm »

Well the Boats are packed labels made,cakes packed all raring to go,first part of journey tomorrow,down to Ma and Pa's then down to Warwick to set up on Thursday.Hope Phil has packed the acrow props to support the table the Happy Hunter will be on

Dave

andrewh · « **Reply #57 on:** November 07, 2012, 12:52:25 pm »

I will be there on Friday - with the mem-sahib.

Not sure how to introduce her to the ~~weird~~ ~~odd~~ distinctive flavour of Mayhem members, or how to start a long (but distant) relationship with Phil's mythical note
andrew

Stavros · « **Reply #58 on:** November 07, 2012, 03:08:16 pm »

Well we are down in Twycross only an hour away all EXCITED now ha ha Oh and we bought some proper WELSH CAKES as well.............so Phil you had better have some Before KELLY scoffs the lot

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #59 on:** November 07, 2012, 03:53:50 pm »

"proper WELSH CAKES" - Hmmmm, I have a very high bench mark for Welsh cakes Stav.... my good friend Ariane (about 168 years old ) makes them for me locally, my limit is about 14 per sitting!

Stavros · « **Reply #60 on:** November 07, 2012, 04:08:31 pm »

So me thinks we got to keep you some then

Dave

Netleyned · « **Reply #61 on:** November 07, 2012, 04:28:34 pm »

Wot No Bara Brith

Ned

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #62 on:** November 07, 2012, 04:47:35 pm »

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Wot No Bara Brith

... is the spell check broke again!

Stavros · « **Reply #63 on:** November 07, 2012, 04:50:17 pm »

Sorry No Bara Brith none in the shops

Dave

debssnal · « **Reply #64 on:** November 07, 2012, 06:22:35 pm »

Hi everyone,
I hope you are all looking forward to your weekend at Warwick. Sorry I can't be there.
I have spent the day in the kitchen slaving over a hot cooker.
Yes, I have made cakes. I haven't forgotten you all.
Sitting packed in their boxes are:
Bread Pudding
Ginger cake
Apple and Sultana cake
Chocolate cake
Chocolate chip muffins
and Mince pies with a difference.
Have a fabulous weekend.
See you all soon.
best wishes
Debbie

raflaunches · « **Reply #65 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:15:16 pm »

Hope everyone has a fantastic time this year, and Martin, don't forget to take a lot of pictures!

Wish I could be there but unfortunately the RAF didn't want me to leave the Falklands until the 20 Nov!!!

I know that my Dad, Paul Millers, Bob Maggs and Dennis Hubble from the Wicksteed Park MBC are arriving this afternoon to set up our stand, I know that they are looking forward to seeing you all again. You can all admire my gunboat HMS Gnat which I have recently found out to have a few errors, hope I will have corrected this by next years show!

Quote from: Stavros on November 07, 2012, 04:50:17 pm

Sorry No Bara Brith none in the shops

Dave

I thought you could make Bara Brith, Stavros, my mum does.

chingdevil · « **Reply #66 on:** November 08, 2012, 02:49:45 pm »

Nick

I will eat any cake on Phils stand that is for you, and let you know how nice it was

Brian

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #67 on:** November 08, 2012, 07:56:13 pm »

Quote from: debssnal on November 07, 2012, 06:22:35 pm

Hi everyone,
I hope you are all looking forward to your weekend at Warwick. Sorry I can't be there.
I have spent the day in the kitchen slaving over a hot cooker.
Yes, I have made cakes. I haven't forgotten you all.
Sitting packed in their boxes are:
Bread Pudding
Ginger cake
Apple and Sultana cake
Chocolate cake
Chocolate chip muffins
and Mince pies with a difference.
Have a fabulous weekend.
See you all soon.
best wishes
Debbie

debs - you are a good woman, gingeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrr cake - yum..........

Stavros · « **Reply #68 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:05:29 pm »

Well the Blackheath stand is all set up in RECORD time Phil had a Grip helping him today and Kelly even managed just about to get Phil organised................MMMMMM well thats one HECK of an ACHIEVEMENT

Wickstead Park Club Members were in Fine form as usual and so nice to meet up with you guys AGAIN

If you are coming down look Me and Phil up on the Blackheath Club Stand......The one with the BIG YELLOW TUG ON IT

Dave

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #69 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:07:46 pm »

car packed, all ready to go first thing in the morning......bringing a bird too ( dont tell the wife )

Snowwolflair · « **Reply #70 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:13:53 pm »

Guy, will see you there

David

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #71 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:20:40 pm »

ok, i will get the coffee's in then !

Stavros · « **Reply #72 on:** November 08, 2012, 08:21:49 pm »

Milk 2 sugars for ME
Kelly Very WEAK coffe
STRONG tea for Phil
Steph tea as it comes.....I THINK
Del around 10 am Please

Stav

PS GUY Kelly still HASNT forgiven YOU with regards of the Happy Hunter

raflaunches · « **Reply #73 on:** November 09, 2012, 11:52:18 am »

Quote from: chingdevil on November 08, 2012, 02:49:45 pm

Nick

I will eat any cake on Phils stand that is for you, and let you know how nice it was

Brian

Thanks Brian,

I'll look forward to your detailed report on the cake.
Hope everyone has a good time looks like I'm in for some rough weather in compensation, we have got heavy snow!!! (again)

Stavros · « **Reply #74 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:22:57 pm »

Debs the cakes were Devine trouble is Phil me Kelly and Steph had eaten the lot by ten so can we have MORE next year xxx

Dave

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