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I was hoping to see a thread on this event by now but it hasn't happened. We're off to the NEC show on Saturday, any advice on the best time to get there. I was thinking of arriving around 10am but OH & kids have ideas of getting up at stupid oclock & heading off. We're taking a packed lunch so at least we've agreed on that.

BB

Thanks for that Bob, I was sure I'd seen it mentioned but I thought it was just someone wanting tickets. At least I've got my lay in back now they can see the place doesn't open until 10am. Get there 1030 -1100 that'll give the Que a chance to clear & with luck, we'll walk straight into the show.

BB

Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 26/2/2010

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Thanks for that Bob, I was sure I'd seen it mentioned but I thought it was just someone wanting tickets. At least I've got my lay in back now they can see the place doesn't open until 10am. Get there 1030 -1100 that'll give the Que a chance to clear & with luck, we'll walk straight into the show.

BB

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We were supposed to be goin to the show tomorrow but went today instead...glad we did..not as busy as the weekends and we managed to look in most of the vans without any problems

We wanted to check out a mid sized awning that could sleep 2 people if need be...i had the Kampa Rally 390 in mind...we had a good look around it and was given a price and was happy..until we then went to see Mark of Camping International and he showed us the Outdoor Revolution Compactalite Pro 400. A very similar awning but with a better material and an even better price... so the deal was done....he always comes up trumps for us

We also got a stronger pole..so we can hopefully fly the dragon kite that we have.. without it dive bombing other peoples vans..lol

We couldnt come away without some beautiful tasting cheeses from The Snowdonia Cheese Company and of course..the Toffee Vodka *HIC*

All in all we are pleased with our purchases and had a great day out...but boy are my feet killin me...lol

Sal :-)

Many threads already on this suject, just use the  facility

Cheers  Ratty

Hi BB we are there tomorrow and will look out for you.

Will you be wearing your Deerstalker?

I will be with Mrs UM...probably watching the man removing tar from a Mini bonnet (for the Nth time!)

Mr UM

We went today, my first time and with my free tickets courtesy of this site, and I was well impressed but oh my aching feet now! Very good show, lots of brilliant displays. Especially liked the new prototype which I think was just called "wotzthat", what a fabulous caravan.

Bought a few bits n bobs but wasn't tempted for a new caravan as we haven't used this one yet, bought her in December and can't wait to try her out when the weather's a bit warmer.

There's a small area in the hall with statics set aside for people with their own food. There areseveral  tables and chairs so you don't need to sit on the floor!

I didn't find the goodie bags though!

hi we went on wed really enjoyed it but after looking at loads of vans we came to the conclusion that there wasn't really any van that we would change ours for. the caravan and motor home stands were quite busy but the tent and boat section didn't seem very busy, i was impressed with a danish caravan mover that used a little remote controlled vehicle with caterpillar tracks but at £950 i thought it was too expensiv . the traffic coming back at 6 30  on the m6 north bound was terrible  and the idea of useing the hard shoulder for an extra lane is crazy  what will happen to anyone who's veihcle breaks down i don't know .

                                                phil