Woodwork shows

[Groggy]

We had a bit of a discussion at work the other day and I thought I'd continue it here to see what it may show. It revolved around why people went to the shows and what their expectations or hopes were. Anyway, I thought I'd post a poll to get a bit of an idea of where the majority of interests lie.

So, if you don't mind taking part, have a look at the categories and descriptions and try to pick the major reasons that attract you to the shows (and those that WOULD bring you to the shows).

Select those that interest you, more than one is ok.

If you can't find an exact match, select something close to it.

The poll will not show results until 20 days from today. At that point they will be visible to everyone.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Apparently none of my reasons/interest are covered. :innocent:

[Groggy]

Apparently none of my reasons/interest are covered. :innocent:I was going to put in the shoe stalls and boot polishers just for you Andy :D

[Cliff Rogers]

Where is the Rat's Ring option? :?

[Cliff Rogers]

Why are the results hidden?

[Groggy]

Where is the Rat's Ring option? :?It isn't there because this time I don't give a rat's ring :)


Why are the results hidden?
Oops, thanks Cliff. I forgot to paste this in the post: "The poll will not show results until 20 days from today. At that point they will be visible to everyone."

[Claw Hama]

To me the Wood shows (at least the Sydney one) are more like the old regional shows from the old days where people went for all the reasons in your poll and more, They were originaly a produce and handycraft show. These days the shows have lost a lot of that feel. The wood shows appeal to me becasuse I don't realy want to tractors and cows but saws and timber but it should have that appeal of a regional show. I love them, I look forward to the Sydney show all year.

[Cliff Rogers]

It isn't there because this time I don't give a rat's ring :)....
Attitude problem. :rolleyes:

[Waldo]

An incentive is moving walkways with wenches serving beer as I go past on my chair. :2tsup: (:think: although two years ago there was a mob next door to the UBeaut stand with beer tasting, maybe they could be invited again. :2tsup: )

But seeing as they don't have that I will still show up to do a few circuits and probably not find what I was after or not have enough money.

Only downside is it seems each year things get smaller with those who are there having less on display. :doh:

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

To me the Wood shows (at least the Sydney one) are more like the old regional shows from the old days where people went for all the reasons in your poll and more, They were originaly a produce and handycraft show. These days the shows have lost a lot of that feel. The wood shows appeal to me becasuse I don't realy want to tractors and cows but saws and timber but it should have that appeal of a regional show. I love them, I look forward to the Sydney show all year.

:2tsup:

[underfoot]

Apparently none of my reasons/interest are covered. :innocent:
Are you there to pick up chicks too Skew :q

[underfoot]

. it seems each year things get smaller . :doh:
Yeah that's what I thought.....until I realised it was me getting bigger :rolleyes:

[Claw Hama]

The beer sounds like a good inclusion, then Skews chicks wouldn't even have to be that good looking:D

[Waldo]

:aro-u: Sounds like a motion to put forward to show organisers. :U better change the poll Groggy.

[Groggy]

BUMP! Poll closes in a week - get your votes in...

[Cliff Rogers]

Done.

[Bob38S]

Could only put ticks in the boxes rather than 1,2,3 etc.

But I did vote.

[Groggy]

The results should be visible on Tuesday, last chance to vote.

[Sir Stinkalot]

So Groggy ..... what do we make of the results?

My reading of the results are people like to buy stuff, see stuff and are less keen on Aussie makers planes and tools. Generally however it seems most people like to go to the woodwork shows, except perhaps South Australia who don't seem interested in turning up and is why we don't get one annually.

Perhaps the shoe stalls and boot polishers option should have been put in so it wouldn't get any votes ..... making it clear that they are not wanted.

[Groggy]

The interesting result is that despite people saying they want more of one thing or another there is already a pretty good coverage. Changing it to meet the wants of one particular group will mean another group misses out.