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Giggles · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: Would you put on a show?

Kind of following on from the 2 other topics on here, would anyone considered putting on a show? Has anyone done it and what was it like?
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Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

I think Brian has plenty of experience in that area maybe he can put over some of the pro's and con's.

Personally no, I wouldn't. I think it takes a certain degree of organisational skills, patience, and willingness to placate the health and safety mob that I simply don't possess.

Giggles · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

Have to agree with you there.
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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

I could not be bothered with the hastle, and the moans aand the flack when things don't go according to plan......
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22814 Location: UK

if it was just a case of setting a date for a bunch of people to meet up at a pub, and maybe go for a run afterwards, then that'd be ok, but a properly organised bash, with paying visitors, would need far more organising than I could ever find time for

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I've organised concerts in the past, and that was a lot of fun. Would I put on a car show now? No, I dont think so, unless I got paid for it beforehand. Then, with pleasure!

Job-Rated · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1010 Location: Sugarbeet County

Are you asking if just a single individual would be willing to organise an event?
I personally think it's a lot for one person to take on. Most or all of the events that I've attended in the past have had more than one organiser.

I love attending shows & events, but wouldn't want to get involved behind the scenes for fear of being let down/letting down.

I might consider co-organising, but you'd need two or three others with you for throwing ideas around. The secret to a good show is originality.
Novelty attractions & one-offs can go down well, too.
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Greeney in France · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:50 am Post subject:

I have and I would do it again. The pleasure far out ways the problems which are very few
I live in France now (as you know) and have 5 hectares of land that is just crying out to be filled with classic cars Rolling Eyes

Anyone fancy a weekend away Idea

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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Sounds great Greeny. In June a small group of us are visiting the caves at Arras in our old cars, that anywhere near you?

Greeney in France · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject:

I have an extra house (petit maison) a spare room or 2 and lots of room for camping or know plenty of people with B&B or Gites Idea

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Greeney in France · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject:

I am afraid not we are in the limousin area which is about 400mile south of calais Crying or Very sad

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