Manxman
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Am I the LastWell I'm home. Plane landed about an hour ago. I'll catch up on everyones posts that I've missed in the next few days. I had a great time and it was good to say hello to so many people.
Mobiles were a little thin on the ground. I saw only 1 Mastrand, 1 Weeden, a couple of Bings, a few Marklins and then loads of Mamod and Wilesco. The guy who last year had the Butcher and Renown mobiles, did display again this year, but brought a different part of his collection. 
I did buy one thing. A good price and fair for what it is. A nice little Weeden Traction Engine. It cost a little more than it should but was still a good price. I'll do pics in the next couple of days. 
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Atticman
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Re: Am I the Last | Manxman wrote: | Well I'm home. Plane landed about an hour ago. I'll catch up on everyones posts that I've missed in the next few days. I had a great time and it was good to say hello to so many people.
Mobiles were a little thin on the ground. I saw only 1 Mastrand, 1 Weeden, a couple of Bings, a few Marklins and then loads of Mamod and Wilesco. The guy who last year had the Butcher and Renown mobiles, did display again this year, but brought a different part of his collection.
I did buy one thing. A good price and fair for what it is. A nice little Weeden Traction Engine. It cost a little more than it should but was still a good price. I'll do pics in the next couple of days. |
There was I think a nice Doll there, by the Marklin. Owner apologised for no canopy on the Marklin, but wouldnt have said no even like it was
Sorry I missed you, was busy in the tent
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James
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Really sorry Manx
I didn't get much of a chance to talk to you 
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Kritika
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I missed you loads of times Manx. In the end I gave up, as James could not remember what you looked like when you visited the forum table!
You went from being small and rotund, to tall and thin with grey hair 
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Sandman
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It was great to meet you Manx.
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steamyjim
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I saw you quickly Manx
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MTA
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I knew you were there Manx, as there was an Auld on the forum table Shame I missed you though
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Kritika
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| MTA wrote: | | I knew you were there Manx, as there was an Auld on the forum table Shame I missed you though |
That was my AULD. MTA .
I put it out to try and catch Manx, as he would have recognised it for sure. I also had a Mastrand out as well.
I will bring them to Tilford.
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James
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Kritika! What a dude!!
Dad said he enjoyed talking to you! 
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Atticman
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| Kritika wrote: | | MTA wrote: | | I knew you were there Manx, as there was an Auld on the forum table Shame I missed you though |
That was my AULD. MTA .
I put it out to try and catch Manx, as he would have recognised it for sure. I also had a Mastrand out as well.
I will bring them to Tilford. |
Saw that mastrand, but it was by James so thought it was another of James loot
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James
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LMAO I wish!!
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MTA
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| Kritika wrote: | | MTA wrote: | | I knew you were there Manx, as there was an Auld on the forum table Shame I missed you though |
That was my AULD. MTA .
I put it out to try and catch Manx, as he would have recognised it for sure. I also had a Mastrand out as well.
I will bring them to Tilford. |
Obviously I should catch up on the contents of the members' collections! See the Steam Rallies board Steve 
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MooseMan
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Great to meet you Chris!
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Kritika
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| James wrote: | Kritika! What a dude!!
Dad said he enjoyed talking to you! |
Pleasure was all mine James, your dads a sound bloke mate.
Taxi driver, security guard, information centre, and porter. And on top of all that he was the catering manager as wel, with endles brews for you lotl!!
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MTA
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God knows how many times James asked if you wanted a brew, then he would hand it to you, said thanks and then James said Sturrock made it
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Mamodman123
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| MTA wrote: | | God knows how many times James asked if you wanted a brew, then he would hand it to you, said thanks and then James said Sturrock made it |
LMFAO
He's going to kill me
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James
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LMFAO!!!
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redryder
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Seems like a grand time was had by all. The larger model engineering shows here are a 3 day affair. Friday is for set up and a great time to hit the consignment table early and often. Saturday the show is full on and Sunday it winds down. Some exhibitors choose to come in early Saturday and spend 8-10 hours there and then head home and they still got a full day in. It still seems to go by so fast. I mention this because it seems like all were in for a bit of a 4 hour scramble. I commend you on getting together in the thick of it all for the photo ops. Well done guys!
Is there any chance to get the management to try for a longer experience next year?
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Manxman
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It could be possible. Joanne (my partner) lost interest after 20 mins and went off on her own for the rest of the afternoon. When we met up she told me she had been talking to the one of the women from the canteen. Joanne was assured, it was the best STIA ever, people were waiting for the doors to open (which is unheard of) and the special Meccanno day (the week before) had not been half as good.
So I guess, at this rate Fred may have to think of running it over two days in the future or one longer day. I do hope so.
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