denis086 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Or Dublin, here here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32collector Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 why not come to dublin, that would be a change for you all. i am sure ftf could get a good rate for the boat and hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know us Irish lads would like it over our necks of the woods but is it feasible for most of the traders to travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 as isaid beforee, its a real shame its just that little to far for you irih guys to get over, and vice versa for us, if you buy you get collared for excess weight coming back and that just makes it unviable to do, only way would be car share, 3 or 4 in the car, overnight bags, so boot space free, spilt fuel and ferry costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 also have to consider that compared to spalding ,toy-trac is a pretty small affair to warrant 2 shows a year it will have to build on it's sucsess, at the moment i think you'd be hard pushed to create 2 shows per year , would be good for one of the spalding shows to be moved to somewhere like oxford though , bit more central Yep Oxford would be fine with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 What about kent, nothing down here like that :D :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 You couldn't get a much better place for a show than the NEC Not the main halls but they have some great little show areas which would be fine Can' get more central than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painter Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Dublin sure would be nice :)Manchester would be nice also,direct flights from waterford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 You couldn't get a much better place for a show than the NEC Not the main halls but they have some great little show areas which would be fine Can' get more central than that Deal, get it sorted Smurf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 What about kent, nothing down here like that :D :) Very true Ad.I was involved in the Hastings Show which ran for a couple of years.. lack of interest in these parts which was a real shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Very true Ad.I was involved in the Hastings Show which ran for a couple of years.. lack of interest in these parts which was a real shame That is a shame, we should try again maybe? \ \ :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 as isaid beforee, its a real shame its just that little to far for you irih guys to get over, and vice versa for us, if you buy you get collared for excess weight coming back and that just makes it unviable to do, only way would be car share, 3 or 4 in the car, overnight bags, so boot space free, spilt fuel and ferry costs I like it just think how much we could drink on the over night ferry's lets do it 8) ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 That is a shame, we should try again maybe? \ \ :) My thinking this past week since Toytrac but maybe thats just the buzz we all got from the weekends show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 You are dead right Sean - the baggage costs really adds up for those of us travelling from over here. The fact that both are at least 1hr away from an airport doesn't help either nor does the lack of decent transport.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think Mr. Udimore is right. We're all still a little 'high' after Sunday and it is a little like a 'drug' but I think that we have to just stop and think for a moment as too many of this type of event would create a little 'overkill' and the enthusiasm would wear off a little, this is why so many events have failed over the past few years and there are enough at present to cater for most collectors needs. To keep it successful I would say keep things as they are, two main events, Spalding and Wincanton, this caters for both the North and South. Not everyone can, or is prepared to travel to all these and for the buying public and trade alike the economics and logistics have to be considered. A like event for Scotland and one for Ireland would be a good idea and we must also remember that there are a lot of toy fairs and shows through the year all over that supply our 'needs' to a certain extent and there are also the Internet sources. Nevertheless, Toytrac for one is a wonderful event and I enjoy meeting up with all you guys and gals and re-aquainting myself with the dealers and everyone, the model 'hunt' is secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Sharon and myself would just like to add that it was a pleasure to take Adam to toytrac with us and that he definately is a credit to Dawn and Maurice and as you all have said he is so well mannered and done so well with meeting everyone. If he wants to come along next year there is a seat waiting for him. He was a great help to us with unloading the van and helping to setup and also dismantling the display to. He was very kind to us and insisted on buying us tea and Graham a burger and he also gave us a placemat with a Massey on it. A BIG WELL DONE TO YOU ADAM. :) Only just noticed your post sorry. Thank you very much it was very kind of you, may have to take you up on next year if its okay. Thank you again, Your welcome to pop round anytime if you want. Oh and could you please free the clutch off on the county for us :D :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I met up with Jill Horne today at the Sandown Park Toyfair. Jill had a trade stand at Toytrac and she said she a wonderful day, thought all the exihibitors were a great crowd of friendly people and she loved all the farm layouts. Pat yourselves on the back FTFers. Her favourite display was the forestry and logging scene which I believe was "Dads". (Correct me if I am wrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 i really enjoyed my day at wincanton, it was great to meet up with quite a few forum members, gave me a chance to put faces to names . wish i could do it again next year but its the week before my wedding, dont think it would go down to well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 i really enjoyed my day at wincanton, it was great to meet up with quite a few forum members, gave me a chance to put faces to names . wish i could do it again next year but its the week before my wedding, dont think it would go down to well Yeah but some members are better left without a face to the name huh Andy??? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 i really enjoyed my day at wincanton, it was great to meet up with quite a few forum members, gave me a chance to put faces to names . wish i could do it again next year but its the week before my wedding, dont think it would go down to well You could just have a stag do for all the ftf members in wincanton on the sat and toytrac on the sunday ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 You could just have a stag do for all the ftf members in wincanton on the sat and toytrac on the sunday ;) now theres a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 If you need a cunning plan to hoodwink the other half Im your man, a masterof the trade. Did it at new year last year told her I was at the camp yet was at a hotel in Baku when I phoned her ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellarian Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Wincanton Carnival - pubs stay open way late..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Steve, Any ideas on number of attendees for the show ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellarian Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 About 620 waiting for final Tally, Warner busy at Hants Ploughing Match so yet to have final meet / tally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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