Here we go again!!!! The bring and buy music festival 2014

[cliffanger]

Hi Paul,

Can you put us down for this one please?

Geraldine

 

[JockandRita]

Ok.

Im going to try to respond to this by being polite and pleasant but moreso so that everybody knows where we stand.

As stated previously, this meet at present is OVER subscribed. Until much nearer the time when I can take in to account the variables surrounding weather etc can I make a guess on numbers.

When this opportunity arises I will re-assess how many people I can take.



I have over 20 people PM me or post on here some of whom i have rallied with for years that can not yet get on the list due to numbers, whom I know would turn up if they were on the list to come.


Only at New Year where Nikki and I have had to lay out money before-hand in order secure a place to go have we ever asked for deposits.


We don't wish the hassle of taking deposits and anyone who knows us knows that some times we are chasing people for money when they are leaving as we are so laxidasical about taking it.


Im really sorry if this sounds rude to some people, it's not it's intention at all. It is however the intention to explain to funsters (many new ones) that rallies are organised on the goodwill of people so that as many funsters as possible can have a cracking good time, we are not a business this rally is taking place with the good will of many other funsters (musicians- assistant marshals first aid etc) and will be a ball.

So I ask kindly again, please do not email Joy or anyone else with your probability of not coming, PM myself so that I can Exchange you on the list for some one that is desperate to come and to make it.


Thank you

Paul & Nikki and the rest of the gang.

Unfortunately, it had to be said Paul & Nikki. :Sad:

Rita and I only just made it for this meet, purely because I just happened to be watching the forums within that 48 hour period. We got lucky, whilst others weren't so lucky. :Sad:
The fact that someone has made six bookings "en bloc", hasn't helped matters any, and that action alone, has regrettably blocked other individual subscribers from booking. :Sad:

When it comes to rallies/meets, shouldn't all subscibers be given the same opportuinity to book on a level playing field, ie, first come, first served? Aren't we all part of the same www.motorhomefun.co.uk ? :Sad:

Regards to all,

Jock.

 

[cliffanger]

Hi Paul,

I asked to be put on the list - if I had only read back up a couple of posts, I would have seen it was really oversubscribed and probably stopped you pulling any more hair out! Please disregard my request - would love to come but if there is no chance, we will plan something else.

I think this forum is a victim of its own phenomenal success so, just as a throw in, and I don't want any brickbats thrown my way if I unintentionally offend, but has anyone ever thought of giving the organisers of a meet a certain number of 'reserved spaces/organisers guests spaces' so that you could at least invite those friends you want to be there who aren't able to make it because they haven't seen the post in time, but would love to come. Having organised events for 10 years, I know how much work goes into it, so we would be happy to know that organisers can at least have the pleasure of their friends company assured at a meet.

Those of you that work (unlucky devils) are definitely at a disadvantage over us V.V.V. early retirees who have nothing better to do than have the forum up on their laptops all day and can get first dabs at any thing going. and I offer the suggestion as nothing more than putting them on a level playing field as well.

As I said - no brickbats to be thrown - if I have offended it was unintentional. :thumb:

Geraldine

 

[JockandRita]

Hi Paul,

I asked to be put on the list - if I had only read back up a couple of posts, I would have seen it was really oversubscribed and probably stopped you pulling any more hair out! Please disregard my request - would love to come but if there is no chance, we will plan something else.

Hi Geraldine,

It was at this point that I clicked on the "like" button, because I viewed your post as being genuinely honest.

I don't want any brickbats thrown my way if I unintentionally offend, but has anyone ever thought of giving the organisers of a meet a certain number of 'reserved spaces/organisers guests spaces' so that you could at least invite those friends you want to be there who aren't able to make it because they haven't seen the post in time, but would love to come.

I'm not going to throw any brickbats Geraldine, however, I am being genuinely honest, when I say that it was at this point, that I withdrew my "like" for your post. :Sad:

These meets are not organised and marshalled by volunteers, to accommodate friends whom they want to attend. Their efforts and hard work are for the enjoyment of all whom wish to attend, and who were lucky enough to be able to pop their names on the list, whilst spaces were available, ie, first come, first served.
With mobile phone and internet technology, more and more folks have immediate access to the internet these days, (working or not), so many are able to book sooner, rather than later. Rita and I fall into the latter bracket as we aren't as up to date with mobile technology as some others. That's our problem, not theirs, and we accept that.

I personally think it is unnaceptable, to suggest that an organiser is allocated "a certain number of 'reserved spaces/organisers guests spaces' so that you could at least invite those friends you want to be there who aren't able to make it because they haven't seen the post in time". That smacks of "illeteism", and that's not what we are about here on FUN. :Angry:

I'm sorry Geraldine, I don't agree with your suggestion, however, please do not take it as a brickbat being thrown.

Regards,

Jock.

 

[cliffanger]

No problem at all Jock, it was, as I said, just a suggestion.

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[cliffanger]

I know meets aren't organised to accommodate organisers friends, but just thought it would be a helpful suggestion - as I said, didnt mean to offend, sorry if I did.

 

[the stig]

Hi Paul

Do not wish to cause a riot or annoy anyone on here, so can you please remove Jeff and myself from this list. Although we have always enjoyed this rally infact probably one of our favourite meets.
I think perhaps we should move over and allow someone who has not experienced this "Festival of Fun" to go. Hope this helps towards unblocking the bottle neck!
...and on a plus side, if we not going you could probably fit two units in our place!

Andrea

 

[Armytwowheels]

Hi Paul

Do not wish to cause a riot or annoy anyone on here, so can you please remove Jeff and myself from this list. Although we have always enjoyed this rally infact probably one of our favourite meets.
I think perhaps we should move over and allow someone who has not experienced this "Festival of Fun" to go. Hope this helps towards unblocking the bottle neck!
...and on a plus side, if we not going you could probably fit two units in our place!

Andrea

If you have a definite intention of attending the meet you should not give up your place because others could not get in, IMHO. Those on the list were in the right place at the right time and that is just the way life is sometimes.

If you give up your place you will make one Funster happy but you will be unhappy so the status quo will be the same. If you want and intend to go you go Andrea. There will be loads of drop outs between now and the meet so others will still be able to get there if they are patient.

I have a definite intention of attending and I also have a definite intention of not getting run over by a bus, losing my job, my van breaking down or a family member becoming ill, but who knows these things do happen!

 

[hilldweller]

Hi Paul
Do not wish to cause a riot or annoy anyone on here
Andrea

Ridiculous.

Riots are good.

 

[movan]

Andrea, don't you dare drop out for that reason. If you wern't there when I visit to pinch Hilldweller's butty I would be really upset. As stated, there is nothing wrong with first come first served. ..xxxxx

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[hilldweller]

has anyone ever thought of giving the organisers of a meet a certain number of 'reserved spaces/organisers guests spaces' so that you could at least invite those friends you want to be there

Geraldine

Normally called "clique" and the worst insult/infection any forum can have.

First come first served and if you fail, it's only a meet, keep trying or better still organise one.

 

[teddybard]

My ten pennorth

[HI][HI][HI]If you have a definite intention of attending the meet you should not give up your place because others could not get in, IMHO. Those on the list were in the right place at the right time and that is just the way life is sometime[/HI][/HI][/HI]s.

If you give up your place you will make one Funster happy but you will be unhappy so the status quo will be the same. If you want and intend to go you go Andrea. There will be loads of drop outs between now and the meet so others will still be able to get there if they are patient.

I have a definite intention of attending and I also have a definite intention of not getting run over by a bus, losing my job, my van breaking down or a family member becoming ill, but who knows these things do happen!

[HI]
WHAT SHE SAID I'M IN TOTAL AGREEMENT:thumb::thumb:[/HI]

For my part we aLL DO THE BEST WE CAN if you miss one, you miss one
there are loads of alternatives (You have a Motorhome)

But do not BLAME the Organisers because a park has limited capacity or you were unfortunate enough to miss a meeting

[HI]It's a Big Club now lets not get like the CC with division too many rules & infighting[/HI]

 

[hilldweller]

[HI]It's a Big Club now lets not get like the CC with division too many rules & infighting[/HI]

And booking everything in sight then calling off at the last minute or just not turning up. That is killing camping in the UK for a lot of us.

Not that I've noticed this happening on FUN yet, but it could.

We cancelled Whitby at the last minute last Nov, I broke the van, someone got our place, that worked fine.

 

[cliffanger]

Normally called "clique" and the worst insult/infection any forum can have.

.

Have considered myself well and truly told - as I said, didn't mean to offend.

 

[teddybard]

you said nothing wrong it is an open forum so speak as you will

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[Wildge]

Normally called "clique" and the worst insult/infection any forum can have.

First come first served and if you fail, it's only a meet, keep trying or better still organise one.

:thumb:
Completely agree and probably the reason most people are members of FUN........................
having come across various forms of the above with other clubs etc.

 

[haganap]

Guys

I know this is a discussion that has to take place and would agree. But I just want to get back to the facts please.

It's a Meet, a place where funsters can get together meet new people and have fun, share a drink and enjoy themselves.

We have so many places available.

We have so many people wanting to come.

I will do my absolute damdest to ensure we can accomadate as many people as possible and will try our best to do so.


I really hope cliffandger can attend as I do many of my own friends not on the list. I do understands some of the sentiments but TBH I wouldn't agree to reserving spaces for people as I do believe that does lead to some form of clique that Nikki and I have always tried to avoid. This has probably been the reason that Fun has been so successful. We have people from all over the country that attend MHF meets and enjoy themselves, I would hate for any bad feeling to be gotten on the back of one of the meets that Nikki and I organise or marshall.


The only thing that has ever slightly annoyed me is when people haven't turned up for no other reason than they changed their minds, or moreso when people do not say they are not coming.

Last year we had 76 vans listed to come, 62 attend, if this was the case this year there would be 14 dissapointed people like cliffanger that would of wanted to come but couldn't.

We have often thought about taking payment along with Jim via his shop to ensure that people committ and pay prior to coming hence making sure there is at least that "a committment". However, nikki and I decided against this as it would cost the funster an extra 0.51p to come and we thought it unfair on those that we know turn up every time they say they are coming as very few drop out of shows due to the costs involved.


So Please can we leave it there please?

I really do not want any animosity amongst people on the back of Nikki & I and all the other wonderful people whom help out at these events.


May I ask that if you feel it needs further discussion, you PM me or perhaps raise the question on another thread...

The last thing we need is a bigger headache trying to recover the list

Thanks all that are on the list to come and as said, we will do our hardest to see exactly how many we can accomadate and let you all know in due course. May I also ask if you are on the list, and not coming you let us know as soon as possible prefered by PM to say your not able to come...

Now then funsters, go forth and multiply......no don't we've done that and look where we are

So go forth and enjoy your caraventtes :thumb:

 

[hilldweller]

Have considered myself well and truly told - as I said, didn't mean to offend.

You certainly did not offend me.

Anyway, there's a big difference between offending and putting an alternative view, it's a sad day when a FUNster can't come up with an honest take on a thread. Goodness knows I do it often enough.

The main thing is that you keep posting your views, that's the life blood of the forum.

This is something I've not noticed before, people pushing like it's the January Sales.

 

[g8ysn]

g8ysn

thanks harry

thanks harry

Hi Paul Would you please put Pat & Ann (g8ysn) They are struggling with internet access. Thank you.

 

[g8ysn]

g8ysn

hello paul apparently i have my name down twice harry [treetops]put my name down with his please take my name of reserves thanks p&a

Its back –
Yes folks, this Years bring and Buy has been a difficult cookie to organise due to some world cup exploits.

However, we now have a date and a schedule.
Be quick to get your names down.
Be entertained, buy and sell all your old kit you don’t want and replace it for the new kit you also didn’t want.
This year, Janine & Barrie are kindly organising the entertainment, so you know the funster band will be there providing much needed fun and music. So much so that this event will now be known as the

Bring and Buy Midsummer music festival.​

The Venue-
Cotton Arms, Wrenbury. Cheshire. CW5 8HG.

The date-
The rally runs from Thursday 17th July to Monday 21st July.

Thursday- will be relaxation and arrival day...

Friday night- cocktails in the hall or open air (depending on weather) for some ram jam sessions led by the Band...

Saturday- will see the Bring and Buy from 11 am.. buy, sell, exchange your goods.

Saturday Night, Will see the band playing for food in the pub, playing for their little tummies as they attempt to not go hungry, it will be tight and packed in there but, it will be fun for sure. The Funster Band are the landlords mothers favourite band and their reputation is growing. Or if it’s too busy for you? Why not just chill in the sunshine and share a BBQ with your neighbours? The likely hood is there will be an informal American Buffet with details closer to the times (it’s this weather thing)

Sunday Morning, 10-30
This will be the Bacon butty time, a chance to sample some fine cooking.

If that’s not enough for you, Im sure in the hall on Sunday night there will be some more musical frolics going on.


If you have not been to a Bring and Buy rally before, then have a quick search through the past 5 years of rallies, there have been as many as 70 + vans enjoying themselves in the Cheshire countryside.
Lets make year 6 another great one.

cost is £7.75 per night- No hook up,, but hey its summer you won't need it.

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[jezport]

There will be a number of members who drop out, so can you add more of us on the end of the list so that we can move up as others drop out?

Cheers
Jez

 

[haganap]

There will be a number of members who drop out, so can you add more of us on the end of the list so that we can move up as others drop out?

Cheers
Jez

Jez I will do my upmost to do so and create a list..... just not at the moment... when I do hope you can come as a regular attender and top sales guy ;-)

 

[jezport]

Its one of the few meets we can make as were busy at shows most other times.

Can we not get the whole field?

 

[electricscott]

withdraw fro the list

just discovered that I have meetings on the 18th and 19th of july
please remove electricscott from the list

 

[hilldweller]

Can we not get the whole field?

Give Haggers a break, he's doing this for free.

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[jezport]

just discovered that I have meetings on the 18th and 19th of july
please remove electricscott from the list

Ill take that space

 

[sennen523]

Hi Paul, (haganap)

Just wondered if you are running a reserve list now. Would like to go on the Rally if you get any cancellations.

Al and Jan.
sennen523.

 

[haganap]

1 Haggers & Nikki (Cocktail maker extraordinaire)
2 JAG (Assistant Marshall)
3 Janine and Barrie (Head of Entertainment)
4 Jaygee (assistant marshals)
5 Weekenders
6 Manda3000gt
7 Canopus
8 swell
9 trike man
10 Armytwowheels
11 SteveandDenise
12 Carol
13 billthedrill
14 smudger
15 scammellmanswife
16 PenelopePitstop
17 Makems
18 enery8
19Tootles
20 Ali n Tim
21 Family Guy
22 toledo
23 Detnor
24 REKERLY
25 martin1485191
26 Scotties;
27 treetops1
28 Brisey
29 JockandRita
30 The Dude
31 Encantador
32 hoot007
33 Snailtrailer
34 Busman
35 bungy
36 teddybard
37 Spenders
38 chrisboyo
39 illdweller
40 Flobster
41 triclops
42 kaybee
43 Jonandshell
44 gloworm
45 pat1951
46 Wildge
47 june123
48 Jaws
49 Captain Pugwash
50 Ambilkate
51 Jim & Sian
52 icantremember
53 jandek
54 Snowbird
55 philcot
56 The mogs
57 andyman
58 artemis
59 Keith
60 Nemo
61 bdpage
62 CLS
63 Maz
64 Pete & Sal
65 Catyspyjams
66 Silverdreamers
67 bob and jane
68 jeez and Lynn
69 treetops
70 10ll
71 edgy
72 monsi
73 dingray
74 Stephen and Jeannie
75 teasey 2007
76 silk cut
77 aborforfun
78 drago67
79 gay8san
80 cakey
81 roscoe tanhead
82 gran & rog
83 Trikeman
84 the only sue
85 Elvis
86 MOvan
87 Jezport
88 cliffhanger
89 Senen 523
90 champers



RESERVE list OR. SUNSHINE list









I RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THIS MEET YOU PLEASE let know ASAP

Hi - it looks like we have missed the boat :Sad: but could you put us down for first refusal as a reserve please. If anyone drops out will you put us down for sure attendees please.


Regards,

Trikeman.

Your in at no 83

p.s. can I fill the 71 spot ????:Cool::Cool::Cool:

No I've given you spot no 74 not 71

Room for one more please?

S:thumb:

You are in sue at 85

Hi Paul,
Can you put me down for the 2014 Bring & Buy. Really enjoyed it last year.
Don't forget to arrange some someshine too!!!
Steve
[Elvis1709]:thumb:

Put you down at number 85

please put me on the waiting list Nikki... Many thanks..

86

Can you put us on the list please

87

Hi Paul,

Can you put us down for this one please?

Geraldine

88

Hi Paul, (haganap)

Just wondered if you are running a reserve list now. Would like to go on the Rally if you get any cancellations.

Al and Jan.
sennen523.

89



If I have added you please give a like so I know you know you are added .

I will have a reserve list and this meet might be a little cosey but as long as we have fun, will be needing additional bacon fryers for Sunday.....

 

[toledo]

hola

:thumb: Beerdrinker1 ( Ken ) is in spain and ask me to put him on the reserved list please :thumb:


Thanks Dave

 

[teddybard]

1 Haggers & Nikki (Cocktail maker extraordinaire)
2 JAG (Assistant Marshall)
3 Janine and Barrie (Head of Entertainment)
4 Jaygee (assistant marshals)
5 Weekenders
6 Manda3000gt
7 Canopus
8 swell
9 trike man
10 Armytwowheels
11 SteveandDenise
12 Carol
13 billthedrill
14 smudger
15 scammellmanswife
16 PenelopePitstop
17 Makems
18 enery8
19Tootles
20 Ali n Tim
21 Family Guy
22 toledo
23 Detnor
24 REKERLY
25 martin1485191
26 Scotties;
27 treetops1
28 Brisey
29 JockandRita
30 The Dude
31 Encantador
32 hoot007
33 Snailtrailer
34 Busman
35 bungy
36 teddybard
37 Spenders
38 chrisboyo
39 illdweller
40 Flobster
41 triclops
42 kaybee
43 Jonandshell
44 gloworm
45 pat1951
46 Wildge
47 june123
48 Jaws
49 Captain Pugwash
50 Ambilkate
51 Jim & Sian
52 icantremember
53 jandek
54 Snowbird
55 philcot
56 The mogs
57 andyman
58 artemis
59 Keith
60 Nemo
61 bdpage
62 CLS
63 Maz
64 Pete & Sal
65 Catyspyjams
66 Silverdreamers
67 bob and jane
68 jeez and Lynn
69 treetops
70 10ll
71 edgy
72 monsi
73 dingray
74 Stephen and Jeannie
75 teasey 2007
76 silk cut
77 aborforfun
78 drago67
79 gay8san
80 cakey
81 roscoe tanhead
82 gran & rog
83 Trikeman
84 the only sue
85 Elvis
86 MOvan
87 Jezport
88 cliffhanger
89 Senen 523
90 champers



RESERVE list OR. SUNSHINE list

Ken (Beerdrinker1) Please


I RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THIS MEET YOU PLEASE let know ASAP

I will have a reserve list and this meet might be a little cosey but as long as we have fun, will be needing additional bacon fryers for Sunday.....

OK I'll help with Bacon - Roger:thumb:

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