009 Convention 2013.

[Graeme Dunbar]

The latest issue is a fitting rounding off for the Convention and not to forget the other articles. I was particularly taken by the "wasp". Definitely a bumper issue.

I even notice that I (or at least the back of my head) made it into the photos! My only regret on reading News and viewing Mick's Roving Report web pages is not getting to more of the seminars and workshops and having to leave before lunch on Sunday. Oh and if the Members Sales was open on Friday evening, not visiting it then so giving extra viewing time on Saturday.

[MickT]

You didn't miss anything Friday evening Graeme, as the sales room was full of wedding reception disco when we unloaded the van ready to set up! Everything had to be put in a locked room for the night and a team of totally unconscripted volunteers emerged out of the morning mist at 0700 Saturday and had everything set up and ready to roll by 0800! The place was busily taking cash and plastic by 0815 Saturday - another big well done to all those who were paddling away just below the waterline whilst there was (mostly) placid serenity up on the surface!

Mick

[johnwatts]

Fellow Forum Readers,

Having now returned to the Antipodes I heartily thank the Kegworth organisers for putting on a terrific Convention. John White and I built our Narrow Gauge Grand Tour of North Wales around the weekend - and we were not disappointed. Former acquaintances were renewed, new friends made, and so many excellent layouts almost to overdose! The clinics were great, both informal and informative. Accommodation was adequate for the weekend, the tucker outstanding. Even the un-cooled Pommie beer was palatable!

A big thank you to Brian G for bringing it all together. To Mick T for allowing the Humphreys Watts Antipodean Railcar to accompany his inspection of layouts. To the keepers of PD Hancock's C and M for permitting aforesaid Railcar access to Dundreich. An honour.
When to do it all again? A wait of ten years is, from a personal viewpoint is too long. I will be a smidgin under 80 years old by then and likely too old for extended air travel. A Convention in five years? manageable, as long as the venue has disabled parking bays..

To those who missed out and have seen the Convention only in photographs, note that this is how we keep in touch with exhibitions and the like at 12,000miles distant. Its our only access for inspiration and comparison of our own efforts. For this reason I am looking forward to the next 009 News with the Convention coverage.

Once again, very many thanks for a great weekend to all

John Watts Member No 5540
and John White 7mm Association Member

[MickT]

Hello John & John,

It was great to meet you both at Kegworth and for my railcar driver to pilot yours in a mini-tour of the "invited layouts room" including the track pass we managed at Dundreich! There are photos of the great occasion including the railcars at Dundreich in my blogsite report of the weekend. (http://micksrovingreporter.blogspot.com/ )

Perhaps the next convention should be held in Perth? (but I don't think the Society could afford to subsidise the members steamer trip to get there!..................). I hope your 009 News arrives before long. Mother country members got there's end of last week, Colonies take a while longer obviously, that's the penance you have to pay for buying that

[Malcolm]

John and John

Greetings from Craigshire.

Lord Craig has just returned from a week of salmon fishing on the River Tay in Perthshire and is delighted to learn you have safely returned to the Antipodes and sends his best wishes to you both. 

Malcolm
PS to Lord Craig
Craig Castle
Craig
Craigshire

[Sven]

Two things I wanted to reply to:

You didn't miss anything Friday evening

Not missed anything? Friday evening was a surprise talk by Andreas Sch