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[Mr Ed]

hmm I tend to agree with Mark that DDG isn't quite the word. But from that pic.... I would!

+1

 

[wizer]

I knew I'd be gutted when I saw the pics! I do hope they do this next year. Looks like they've basically stole Mike Hancock's idea

 

[woodbloke]

Who is that grumpy looking sod?...not Julia btw

You look a bit bored Rob Nice signs BTW

Tom - signs worked well. Steve just caught me in a contemplative moment, that's all...if you look at where I was staring though (by the right hand sign)..... :wink: - Rob

 

[OPJ]

well steve got her phone number...

I don't think Mr.Maskery's telling us the full truth, here...

She clearly recognised Steve as the internationally-renowned woodworking superstar from Workshop Essentials! As to who was giving out their phone number, well, I think Steve's latest post (with all those photos of her) tells the real story...!! :wink:

Damn, I really wish I'd made the effort to get to this one now... I could have offered her a limited-edition autographed copy of British Woodworking magazine!!

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On a serious note, how busy was it compared with other shows? Did you get the impression people were put off by the lack of (affordable) local parking? Just wondering.

 

[paulm]

[Did you get the impression people were put off by the lack of (affordable) local parking? Just wondering.

I was in two minds about attending Ollie and to be honest, whether or not it was a problem in practice, the thought of having to mess around with park and rides and walking around to find the place just tipped the balance for me and I didn't bother.

Probably wouldn't put most people off who were seriously intending to go, but for others in two minds it might have made a difference, coupled with the Friday morning session being reserved for college students, which again didn't work for me, but I may not be representative with those thoughts.

Anyway, looks like those that went enjoyed the day, which is great to see.

Cheers, Paul

 

[Doug B]

Did you get the impression people were put off by the lack of (affordable) local parking? Just wondering.

It was only £14.40 for 6 hours in the carpark dead opposite the collage :wink:

 

[TrimTheKing]

Did you get the impression people were put off by the lack of (affordable) local parking? Just wondering.

I don't want to sound like some loadsamoney @rsehole (as I'm clearly not loaded, the other part you can make your own mind up about) but it cost me £17 to park in the multi-storey round the corner, and while this clearly isn't cheap by any normal working mans standards it is on a par (slightly more but only a couple of quid) with the Manchester equivalent in the centre of town so I wasn't too fussed asa one off.

If I was spending that every weekend then I would feel differently.

Re Tom's comment, regardless of my thoughts on the DDG classification obviously I wouldn't climb over her to get to any of you lot !

She was lovely to look at and a really nice girl, who certainly knew her tool.

 

[big soft moose]

hmm I tend to agree with Mark that DDG isn't quite the word. But from that pic.... I would!

yep - not ddg but shes about a 7 - maybe an 8 in good light - you can see why Mr Maskery likes her though, just compare that shirt to the one hes wearing in W.E 1&2 :lol:

 

[big soft moose]

Did you get the impression people were put off by the lack of (affordable) local parking? Just wondering.

I don't want to sound like some loadsamoney @rsehole (as I'm clearly not loaded, the other part you can make your own mind up about) but it cost me £17 to park in the multi-storey round the corner, .

as someone who works in oxford i have to wonder why the heck you didnt just use the park and ride - there are four, parking is free and the bus fare is about a quid - you could then have spent the 16 notes you saved on toolage , or even on taking julia out for a drink afterwards :lol:

 

[wizer]

Buses are for poor people.... :lol:

 

[Doug B]

why the heck you didnt just use the park and ride

That would mean using public transport, :wink: plus the parking is tax deductable

 

[wobblycogs]

We must have found the expensive park and ride (the one up the north of town, pear tree or something) as it was £2 each on the bus (LOML came as well). Still, a lot better than the £17 odd for the in town parking. While walking from where the bus dropped us off I kicked myself for not getting the train.

I can't believe I missed axe girl, must have been all the shiny LN planes. Actually, when I arrived I think she might have been talking to Steve.

 

[studders]

Julia on the Wetterlings stand:

Well I for one think Mr Maskery is spot on............












He is definitely old enough to be her Great Grandfather.

 

[TrimTheKing]

as someone who works in oxford i have to wonder why the heck you didnt just use the park and ride - there are four, parking is free and the bus fare is about a quid - you could then have spent the 16 notes you saved on toolage , or even on taking julia out for a drink afterwards :lol:

Very simple BSM, I couldn't be arsed!

That would have taken time to fanny around parking and getting on a bus with SWMBO and pram and all that goes with it, then making my way to where I needed to be. My way I drover straight there, parked and walked 60 yards to where I needed to be. For the sake of £17 that makes sense to me.

 

[wizer]

I hope Julia doesn't take a peek at this thread...

 

[TrimTheKing]

I hope Julia doesn't take a peek at this thread...

I've already emailed it to her! Along with Grandad Maskery's medication list and nap times!

 

[Doug B]

I hope Julia doesn't take a peek at this thread...

My thoughts exactly, reminds me of another member & Sarah Davenport :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[big soft moose]

I hope Julia doesn't take a peek at this thread...

she might be flattered by our assesment of her looks and charm - on the other hand i could wind up with an axe somewhere painful

 

[Steve Maskery]

I'd just like to point out that I was won over by her passion for her subject. Seriously. It was quite astonishing how anyone could be so interested in axes, but she genuinely is.
Of course, the shirt helped.
S

 

[wizer]

I'd just like to point out that I was won over by her passion for her subject. Seriously. It was quite astonishing how anyone cold be so interested in axes, but she genuinely is.
Of course, the shirt helped.
S

I must say that quality in a person, especially in a female, is extremely attractive. Especially when it's something out of the norm.