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craigb

28th April 2006, 11:05 AM

Is it too early to start taliking about the Sydney show?

I'm going on the Friday this year.

silentC

28th April 2006, 11:16 AM

Don't think I'm going to make it this year. Too much going on down here at the moment. Got no money left either... :(

Pat

28th April 2006, 11:21 AM

I am unfortunately in the same boat as Silent, having spent my tool allowance(play money) on books from Amazon, tools from Kiama woodshow and needing to save before attacking Lee Valley again. I think I'll stick to going every second year.

To everyone whom attends have fun and hope you find the right toys for the right price:)

Zed

28th April 2006, 11:23 AM

I, the junior trogledite and mien frau shall be there. I in fact am about to go on 10 MONTHS paternal leave and the 2nd June is my last day of work:D :D :D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D:D :D

so assuming the 2nd is the start date, I shall attend on then and probably on either the sat or sun too.

Hat shall be worn of course.

craigb

28th April 2006, 11:27 AM

10 MONTHS paternal leave

TEN MONTHS? !!

You utter utter bstrad :D :D :D

Mirboo

28th April 2006, 11:29 AM

I'm planning to go on the Saturday. I, like Pat and SilentC, have spent my tool allowance but I'm still going to enjoy taking a look.

I can't go on a weekday. Well actually I could, but it would be nightmare stuff. I quit work almost three years ago to look after my kids, my wife was earning way more than me, and so if I go during the week it will involve dragging a 3-year old and a 2-year old along with me. Not something I'm prepared to contemplate. I'll go on Saturday and my wife can look after the kids.

oges

28th April 2006, 11:38 AM

I will be there on the Saturday demonstrating the scrollsaw as usual, saving the money for my trip to Adelaide in July, but im sure I will pick up a little something while im there.

Wongo

28th April 2006, 11:38 AM

I Wonna go too.:D Maybe Friday and Saturday OR Saturday or Sunday.

Yes we should meet again. Same place like last year. Let talk more.

Wongo

28th April 2006, 11:42 AM

Fellas, being poor is not a good reason to miss the show. Just think about the fellowship.

Staying at home won't make you any richer.:cool:

silentC

28th April 2006, 12:14 PM

Yes it will with petrol prices up around $1.40 down here.

Slavo

28th April 2006, 01:15 PM

Yes it will with petrol prices up around $1.40 down here.
Fuel was $1.39/l in Sydney this morning, so you're not that special Silent, you get ripped off just as much as us city folk.
Wouldn't mind going to the show and looking at thicknessers, just have to see what the Treasurer hands down in the next budget - and whether I am identified in the 'coalition of the willing' or the 'axis of evil'

silentC

28th April 2006, 01:48 PM

If it's $1.39 up there it will be at least 10 cents more down here... :mad:

bitingmidge

28th April 2006, 02:03 PM

If it's $1.39 up there it will be at least 10 cents more down here... :mad:

And the reason you don't go by bus or train is.....???

:D :D :D
P

silentC

28th April 2006, 02:14 PM

What, and mix with the chattering classes? No way!!

bitingmidge

28th April 2006, 02:19 PM

I see.

I met a bloke the other day that had a "fellow" who drove him.

He has a "chap" to do most other things but a "fellow" to drive.

I'd be happy just to have a "chap' to stand in line to buy my train tickets for me.

Cheers,

P (who mostly has a "pilot" anyway)
:D :D :D

craigb

28th April 2006, 02:32 PM

Hey silent, isn't your employer keen to know that you still exist?

silentC

28th April 2006, 03:23 PM

craigb

28th April 2006, 03:53 PM

Tempting as it is to drive 6 1/2 hours up there, sleep on someone's sofa bed for a week, catch buses to and from the city every day and then drive 6 1/2 hours home...

Hey, what's not to like about that? :confused:

:D :D

Zed

28th April 2006, 03:55 PM

Why wont the boss spring for a hotel room - its a business trip after all....

Caliban

28th April 2006, 03:55 PM

They've been paying me, so I suppose that's something.

I am overdue for a trip up to head office but what with building the house and other stuff, I just can't afford to lose a week. Tempting as it is to drive 6 1/2 hours up there, sleep on someone's sofa bed for a week, catch buses to and from the city every day and then drive 6 1/2 hours home...

You're just soft.
Me? I've got a real excuse this year.
No not that nobody likes me one, I used that one last year. Only Boban talked to me and that was because he was scheming to sell me his jointer. I wish he'd schemed a bit harder cause now I wouldn't be looking for a thicknesser.:rolleyes:
Any one want to drive to Kempsey pick up one invalid and wheel chair drive home pamper said invalid overnight arrange a party of woodies, provide lots of red wine to sample. Drink till the wee small hours attend woodshow meet with Scott and drink jasmine tea push invalid around show in wheelchair, organise delivery of thicknesser etc.etc.:D

silentC

28th April 2006, 04:03 PM

You're just soft.
You have never slept on Susan's sofa bed :eek:

Why wont the boss spring for a hotel room - its a business trip after all....
I think they're quite happy not to see me. Let's face it, if you were my boss, wouldn't you be?

Caliban

28th April 2006, 05:42 PM

You have never slept on Susan's sofa bed :eek:

You're sure about that are you?;)

Pat

28th April 2006, 08:14 PM

Scott, I am both pancake poor and Time poor, with organising the Surf Club presentation night for the Saturday too. I may relent and do a quick attack on the Friday, depending on MBGitW's health at the time.

I like to go with plenty of pancakes because there is always toys that I must have and it is torture not to be able to get them!

So I am now an official maybe!;)

craigb

28th April 2006, 08:42 PM

O.K. I'll bite. MBGitW ?

Pat

28th April 2006, 08:52 PM

My wife Debbie:)

Everyone else uses SWMBO, Financial Controller, Minister for War etc. I'm just a little bit different( OK very different, before the smarties get in on the act) and used a respectful :eek: acronym.

Makes up for all the times I am away drinking at the Surf Club (Snot!!!:D )

craigb

28th April 2006, 10:49 PM

Sorry, how does MBGitW = My Wfe Debbie ? :confused: :confused:

BobR

28th April 2006, 10:54 PM

I will be there again. Not sure which day(s) yet though.

bitingmidge

28th April 2006, 10:55 PM

Most Beautiful Girl in the World:rolleyes:

Well that'd be subjective I reckon.

P
;)

craigb

28th April 2006, 11:37 PM

Most Beautiful Girl in the World:rolleyes:

Well that'd be subjective I reckon.

P
;)

Oh, right. :o

Thanks Midge.

Craig (feeling a bit thick :o )

Caliban

29th April 2006, 04:47 PM

Craig (feeling a bit thick :o )
Craig, don't. I had no idea either..

Pat

29th April 2006, 05:49 PM

It maybe a subjective comment, but I married the girl and she allows me to by toys(tools) when I want/afford to. I maybe able to swindle some more play money out of her for the show, to cover the train fare and entry :D :D :D

Just got to be good for the next month ;)