Messages posted by : Far Queue
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Well, just had a good day out at the show. Enjoyed meeting Bandit and Admin, thanks for taking the time guys :lol: It's been a while since I have been to the London show, and initially I thought it was a lot smaller than it used to be, but in hindsight, I think this was just because it was not particularly busy early in the day. Getting there shortly after opening at 11 was definitely the correct thing to do, and I was able to get round the entire show and visit all the places I wanted to in good order. It was starting to get quite a bit busier when we left around 4pm. I was happy to get the new ski pants I was looking for, and I have seen plenty of other stuff to research and look into getting for my next trip. I was slightly disappointed in the attitude of some of the guys on the stands, heck in todays economic climate, you would have thought they would be begging you to spend some time with them looking at their products. I guess it is a sign of the times, but the best responses I had from anyone were the stands with senior (and I am talking age here) people working on them, especially the very nice lady working at the Frontier Ski (Canada) stand. The exceptions to this were the young lady on the Ski Japan stand, but for some strange reason I would always expect that from the Japanese :D, the staff on the "The Handle" stand and the incredibly enthusiastic staff on the Piste and Peaks stand. So much so, both myself and my brother have commented that we will perhaps try to get a week out at their Chalet in the Dolomites if we can squeeze it in and they still have room. If any of you are still intending on going, I would advise that you take something suitable to carry large amounts of literature in comfort. The bags they supply are all OK, but by the end of the day, if you have collected lots of stuff, they can start to get a bit uncomfortable lugging them around. Biggest shock of the day, was when I turned the tag over on a rucksack to see a price of £679.00 :shock: Needless to say, that went straight back on the shelf. Anyway, I enjoyed the day, and would probably go back again next year under the same early door conditions. |
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:D I am just about to leave for the train now.
I am looking for a new pair of ski pants, ideally "cargo" style, as I want to get some of the junk I usually carry out of my jacket pockets. Although I may now start to consider a smallish rucksack and then I can carry even more :) Shame Chemmy was only going to be there yesterday, it would have been nice to say hello and see how her leg is doing. Looking forward to meeting a few people there. FQ |
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:lol: Many thanks |
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Nice picture, and not too big at all. Suit looks fine.
Where was this taken? It looks nice and scenic. |
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:twisted: :twisted: I'll be the one wearing the purple flower under the clocktower :wink: |
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Nothing wrong with a nice draught proof all in one. I still see quite a few being worn in various resorts, so go for it :wink:
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:twisted: Depends on what I see on Thursday, and then decide if I can get a suitable discount on Sunday 8) |
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OK, now confirmed. I will be going on the Thursday and hoping to be there before noon.
Are you going to be about Mr Admin? Would love to actually meet you sometime, and of course that applies to any other members who may be there :twisted: |
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