NEC Show Feb 2016 - will you attend?

ABM
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From  a  suggestion  by  D S B ,  I'll  ask  the  question :-- 

Will  any  of  you  be  at  the  show  next  week  ??  I  will  be  there  on  Tuesday  and  will  pop  onto  the  Club  Stand  for  a  rest  about  1.30  to  2.00.  Hope  to  meet  loads  of  you  with  loads  of  bits  n  bobs  even  if  you  dont  run 
to  a  new  'van

Brian  !!

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  • Navigateur
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    edited February 2016 #2

    No. Why would I go all that way when I have already been to the Scottish show earlier this year? Nice to see some of our staff allowed out from their day jobs!

  • ValDa
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    edited February 2016 #3

    No, not this year.  Normally we would be - even though we never normally buy anything.  This year I've given away my complimentary tickets.

  • tigerfish
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    edited February 2016 #4

    Having bought a new van at the end of 2014, the only real reason would have been to buy accessories etc. But have gained the impression in recent years that there are less bargains to be had at the shows these days.

    Or is that just an impression?

    TF

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited February 2016 #5

    I'm actually away in my caravan so won't be there.

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  • Firedragon
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    edited February 2016 #6

    We have a new van so no need to make the long trek this year, even though I do enjoy it as a day out Sad

    Alison

  • TanyaandMick
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    edited February 2016 #7

    Yes, on the Saturday - plus we are staying over on the temp site Fri & Sat....

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #8

    You beat me too it ABM.  Had a busy last evening and morning.. 

    If we go, it will be on Wednesday, but it could very well be a last minute decision.  It's not far for us to travel to the NEC - about 25 minutes max - but it all depends on getting a dog sitter!  Hope we can get there - I always like to go and have a look.

    Anyone else for Wednesday?

    David 

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #9

    Also a last minute decision, I want to attend a funeral on Wednesday so that only leaves Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend is a no, no, the show is just too busy.

    peedee

  • young thomas
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    edited February 2016 #10

    subject to change but.....tuesday at the NEC, travel back to Travelworld and spend the night there (free, of course) and take in their 'show' which is running parallel to the one at the NEC, so a chance to get up close and personal with a nice juicy N+B,
    or Hymer.....

    ...after that, might spand a few days touring around the west midlands, etc....

  • EJB986
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    edited February 2016 #11

    We have an older MH and most of our equipment is nearly as old....so, we have managed to grow out of the habit of attending shows and coming home bankrupt or filled with envySadHappy

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #12

    Most  folk  there  are  just  envious  of  my  capacity  for  another  Danish  &  Coffee,  Please  Laughing 

    B

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #13

    I just go to buy cheese.... Wink

    David

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #14

    I'll  take  the  Ruck-sack  style  carrier  I  got  from  Snowdonia C. C.  two  years  ago,  and  just  ask  for  a  refill  this  time  around 
    Happy

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #15

    I'll  take  the  Ruck-sack  style  carrier  I  got  from  Snowdonia C. C.  two  years  ago,  and  just  ask  for  a  refill  this  time  around 
    Happy

    Ive not seen those.  A rucksack..... how much do you buy ABM?

    David

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #16

    Happy <====================================>Happy

    Just  about  enough  I  reckon  !!

  • DSB
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    edited February 2016 #17

    Happy <====================================>Happy

    Just  about  enough  I  reckon  !!

    Sticking Tongue OutSticking Tongue OutSticking Tongue Out

    David

  • fur ball
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    edited February 2016 #18

    Going on the Saturday certainly won't be buying a new caravan but love looking in the new ones and the motorhomes. Enjoyed it all last year and thought I'd got away lightly only spending about fifty quid until two months later I purchased a new awning and
    motormover influenced by the show!

  • PATMAU
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    edited February 2016 #19

    Yes, we are going on Tuesday.  Have a list of accessories that we need and hoping there will be a good selection on show. We are staying near the Merry Hill shopping centre about 15 miles away and catching up with some old friends who live locally that we
    haven't seen for several years. 

  • Mayesderek
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    edited February 2016 #20

    My partner & I are attending on the Wednedsday 24th, on a previous visit I had a funny do and ended up in the medical room after some excellent treatment they lent us a wheelchair and we continued to view the exibits. Our Clubman was purchased at the Lunar
    stand 2 years ago. We are coming down this year by Virgin train hoping my credit card stays in my wallet.  

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #21

    Yes, we are going on Tuesday.  Have a list of accessories that we need and hoping there will be a good selection on show. We are staying near the Merry Hill shopping centre about 15 miles away and catching up with some old friends who live locally that we haven't seen for several years. 

    Well  pick  up  your  Show  Guide  (  usually  FREE ! )  in  the  entrance  hall  before  going  into  the  show.  Spend  ten  minutes  working  out  your  route  round !.

    I  normally  turn  left  immediately  inside  the  Entry  Point  and  "walk  the  walls"  with  occasional  detours  into  the  centre.  Then  I  take  a  lunchtime  break  on  the  Club  Stand  allowing  me  a  half  hour  to  check  on  anything  I  might  have  missed,  then  head  for  those  things  I  saw,  wanted  but  refused  to  hump  all  round  the  entire  N.E.C. {  Certain  Cheeses  come  to  mind  !!Innocent }

    What  ever  you  do  do,  take  a  break  or  three,  its  not  a  Forced  March  !!

    Brian

  • PaulandKate
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    edited February 2016 #22

    Were there Friday and Saturday 

    Were getting the wind out awning fitted on the Friday and will be staying at the premier Inn Friday night 

    What happens on the cc stand 

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #23

    Normally  a  "Personality"  to  address  the  Happy  Campers,  even  a  question  &  answer  session  perhaps,  Help  &  Guidance  on  all  matters  touring  especially  European.  And  a  sit  down  &  rest  the  toes  time 
    Wink!

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  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #25

    White  Hair,  White  Beard,  Old  White  Fivers  !Money Mouth

    Thats  Yours  Truly  !!Wink

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2016 #26

    For all you Snowdonia Cheese lovers. If you are in my area then check out Mold market on a Saturday. Snowdonia Cheese man on stall by Halifax BS. Also available from Hawarden Farm Shop ( on road out of Hawarden heading towards British Aerospace and Chester.)

  • PaulandKate
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    edited February 2016 #27

    To wherenext 

    Our auntie and uncle used to live in Llanarmon and spent most Saturdays walking around mold market and an hour in brew when it was open great little market 

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2016 #28

    To wherenext 

    Our auntie and uncle used to live in Llanarmon and spent most Saturdays walking around mold market and an hour in brew when it was open great little market 

    Write your comments here...HappyHappy

  • ValDa
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    edited February 2016 #29

    We won't be going, but hopefully, those people whom I gave the tickets which I won, but couldn't use, will enjoy the show..

    We may be there in October.

  • mickysf
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    edited February 2016 #30

    Travelling along the M6 and M1 on Wednesday morning there were many caravans, motorcaravans & parkhomes on flatbed trucks. We guessed they were all headed to the show! Wish I could attend but chores are awaiting! Hope all  going have a wonderful time, mind!

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #31

    Thank  your  Lucky  Stars,  mickysf,  that  the  show  no-longer  has  the  Boat  Section !  You  could  have  found  Full  Size  narrowboats  cruising  up  the  hardshoulder  in  the  puddles 
    Cool