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Post by Lin - G6HZI on Nov 20, 2005 22:39:15 GMT
Hi everyone,
I went to a Radio Rally in Birmingham today, probably the last one of the season.
I handed out a few leaflets about UKLOTA and the board to ladies but most of them looked bored to death, just being dragged around by OM's - doubt they were amateurs, just there under sufferance.
The average age must have been about 60, some odd characters.
We had a stand for GB3DX and had some interesting chats and debates!
Not too bad, just recovering from all that standing.
Hope you all had a good weekend?
Lin
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Post by Maureen on Nov 20, 2005 22:56:01 GMT
The average age must have been about 60, some odd characters. Lin Lin I was not there!!!!!!!  He he! Maureen |
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 21, 2005 0:59:18 GMT
you never know maybe someone will look at the leaflets. I obviously was not there....  |
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Post by Lin - G6HZI on Nov 21, 2005 9:50:21 GMT
Thanks both! To be honest it was 99.9% male - just a few wives being dragged round on the pretence that it was better than stopping at home cooking the Sunday roast, I bet! Still it got me out the house and the kids stayed with their grandparents for the day.
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 21, 2005 13:10:40 GMT
uusally when we go to hamfests it is mostly males as well, usually when we go we run itno alot of people we know and chat more than anything. I dont understand why some woman go along if they arent interested.  I wouldnt go with my husband to something I had no interet in. |
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Post by Maureen on Nov 21, 2005 13:30:22 GMT
Some of the women go to the rallies if they can buy computer-related stuff. A lot of them go to the Elvaston Castle Rally because it is held in fantastic grounds with an interesting old house to visit and there are stalls, etc for the ladies and kids! However, most rallies have nothing for those who are not radio-orientated! I go to vintage Car Rallies with the OM when we show our old car or m/cycle outfit because we meet up with friends but I don't go if it is only a place where they are selling bits and pieces!
maureen
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 21, 2005 18:56:27 GMT
They sell computerstuff too at the Hamfests here as well as other items .
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Post by Jackie Bosworth on Nov 21, 2005 20:00:04 GMT
Maureen, I went to Elvaston castle this year for the first time and really enjoyed it. It was a great day out.
Glad that you had a nice day at the Birmingham rally Linda. I couldn't make it this time but usually enjoy them.
33's
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 22, 2005 12:52:29 GMT
I haven't had a chance to go to any rallies yet but hope to do so next year...
Jackie and Linda, I hope you both enjoyed the rallies you attended!
Zo
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Post by Maureen on Nov 22, 2005 15:10:32 GMT
MAYBE we could arrange a get-together at Elvaston next year!!
Maureen
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Post by Lin - G6HZI on Nov 22, 2005 18:14:41 GMT
Funny you should mention Elvaston we hope to put in a presence there - more to follow... |
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Post by Maureen on Nov 22, 2005 19:39:30 GMT
If it doesn't clash with a Cadet activity or classic Car show (I've a sneaky feeling it does!) I can come down and stay with my friend in spondon which is walking distance from Elvaston - if you'r fit enough!!
Maureen
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He he!
I wouldnt go with my husband to something I had no interet in.
. 2E0ZLD + M3LHI, Zo.