Thread: Melbourne W.W.W. Show 19-21 October 2012

In the main it sounds as though folk are enjoying their time at the show.
I like the set-up showing some pics of woodwork that has been done by members.Well done Greg,stirling effort mate and also to those offering up their time to man the stand.

I hope Groggy is looking after the blokes at Lie Nielsen ...I would'nt want them to starve .

Wish I was there however there are many a task here to attend to after arriving home late last night from Overseas.

Cheers

Originally Posted by John Saxton

In the main it sounds as though folk are enjoying their time at the show.
I like the set-up showing some pics of woodwork that has been done by members.Well done Greg,stirling effort mate and also to those offering up their time to man the stand.

I hope Groggy is looking after the blokes at Lie Nielsen ...I would'nt want them to starve .

Wish I was there however there are many a task here to attend to after arriving home late last night from Overseas.

Cheers

Groggy was drooling at the Lie Nielsen stand this morning but don't know whether he finally succumbed.

A great effort by Springwater (Craig) with the photo posters

Originally Posted by Sturdee

They do indeed look fantastic. Craig did a great job and it shows the varied interest of the forum members, even has some of the mugshots of state forum get togethers, showing what a community the forum has become.

They also were a great draw card and made it easier to engage and talk about the forum.


Peter.

The photos have been a great drawcard and a wonderful way to show what goes on in the forums. In the past we were asked to put up displays of members work which had a lot of issues associated with it , the photos are nearly as good as the real thing and much easier to manage.

Originally Posted by Chesand

I agree completely with Peter

They were also very useful to show the many school students what could be achieved by mostly 'weekend warriors'

I think everyone going past had a good look at the photos and got a story or two along the way.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

Good to hear the disabled parking has been addressed.

I spoke to Rick this morning and he has done all he can (and a bit more). I think the organisers had it running pretty sweetly this morning. I only wish the people vacating the area would not turn right from the left most part of the exit as it stops the people who need to turn left from leaving.

Originally Posted by Chesand

Groggy was drooling at the Lie Nielsen stand this morning but don't know whether he finally succumbed.

So far I have not spent a cent other than for coffee yesterday. I'll try to remedy this tomorrow

Originally Posted by Chesand

Groggy was drooling at the Lie Nielsen stand this morning but don't know whether he finally succumbed.

Neil bought him a bib.

Originally Posted by Chesand

A great effort by Springwater (Craig) with the photo posters

+1 A Superb effort, I loved every bit of the board of photos, it was like a roll call of excellence.

Originally Posted by Phil Spencer

Mrs Phil enjoyed meeting the guys on the Forum stand.

And we enjoyed meeting both of you.


Peter.

Enjoying the updates.

I will be there tomorrow, with bells on, plus my camera.

Anything special you want photographed ?

Will do my best to accommodate any reasonable request.

Great job already by Groggy and Springwater and feel sure
the public are getting plenty of assistance at the Forum site.

Allan

Hi All,
Gee, Scott said something about " A Roll Call of Excellence ".
That 1st. Photo of that Older Bloke in the White Suit with Beard & Glasses would Frighten anybody away, & it's the Biggest Photo there.
Now I know, That Bloke lives with My Wife, Chuckle, Chuckle.
She is not really impressed, but She have to put up with it.

Thanks everyone for the comments on the show, the WWF stand and the hijinks; sounds like a top day by all.....well except for the split tea.
The posters seem to have been a great hit for the forum; the rest of the state groups will be doing similar at there next years shows I hope...
Looking forward to todays photos, thank you.
Cheers, crowie

Originally Posted by A Duke

Dobber!

Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan

I will be there tomorrow, with bells on, plus my camera.

Anything special you want photographed ?

Will do my best to accommodate any reasonable request.

Great job already by Groggy and Springwater and feel sure
the public are getting plenty of assistance at the Forum site.

Allan

Peninsular Turners stand Allan please the Vic arm of OTGA fellows usually are with them.

My photos from yesterday. If you don't want to put up with my drivel in this thread, then you can view the full album here. Otherwise...

Col (Colbra) working the crowd:




Woodturning Bike Dude:




Guilio Marcolongo:




et al trying to work out one end of the lathe from the other:



Brendan Stemp (website):




Terry Gordon and Col Clenton:




Ken Wraight at the Carroll's stand:




Theo Haramlampou (website):




Neil Ellis:

Originally Posted by crowie

The posters seem to have been a great hit for the forum; the rest of the state groups will be doing similar at there next years shows I hope...

Cheers, crowie

The posters have been laminated so that they can travel to the other shows in the future, especially as Craig included photos from all over, not just Victoria.


Peter.