Going to the NEC?

[alphaalfa]

I'm looking forward to it, always a good turnout from the Clubs, but friends are saying "No" they won't be there this year, they say

- too expensive
- too expensive to park
- too crowded

Am I alone in flying the flag for a day out in the second city?

Are you a doubter or a confirmed visitor?

[A9XXC]

I'll be there Thursday Friday and Sunday, mostly around the Porsche Club GB stand.

[NiceCupOfTea]

Love it, been every year for the last 5 or so with my brother and dad, always go on the SBDRs as well. This year I can't though, working all weekend and new baby at home...

[52classic]

Have missed just one in the last 10 years.

I expect I will still moan - Parking too expensive, food is rubbish, too few clubs/too many dealers, no 'proper' autojumble any more. - Bet I'll buy tickets for 2013 though!

I think of the NEC show as a sort of pilgrimage to the hobby.

[williamp]

going on the saturday with my son and my dad. Not paying the parking, so we're both parking in a nearby village (free car park) and get the 5 minute train journey in. Bring a packed lunch, and its (strangely) a shorter walk then parking at the nec. But I'm not telling you where!!

I'm aslo looking for a club to join as my wife thinks I should as a hobby...

[alphaalfa]

I'm aslo looking for a club to join as my wife thinks I should as a hobby...
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That's easy, just pop here and sign up http://aroc.lpl-uk.com/aroc_application.php !

[Jimmy No Hands]

I'll be going Friday. If you come to the Leeds City College stand I'll probably be mooching around there as I am a full time restoration student and I think they are doing some demonstrations again. Not sure whether they are roping us in or not yet!

[_Leg_]

I'll be going

[FarmerJim]

I shall be going and getting what sounds like the same train as williamp.

[williamp]

FarmerJim said:

I shall be going and getting what sounds like the same train as williamp.

say no more, say no more...

(blue Merc estate and silver Skoda estate)

[john2443]

No. I've been for a few years on the club stand, but I wouldn't pay the full price, not even sure I'd pay the reduced club price, never mind the parking cost!

[Riley Blue]

It's two days for me, one spent on my club's stand and the other with my O/H as she wanders around buying my birthday (later in November) and Christmas presents. I drop hints as we walk, she disappears for five minutes and comes back with bag - the steering wheel shaped one last year was the best yet

[AtticusFinch]

Riley Blue said:

steering wheel shaped one last year was the best yet

Soooooo.............what did you get????

I don't think I'm going this year, if I do it will be on the friday. This sounds stange considering the subject but when I go I see very little new (old) stuff to look at.
(Oh well I know what I mean)

[iSore]

A9XXC said:

I'll be there Thursday Friday and Sunday, mostly around the Porsche Club GB stand.

What an exciting three days.

[Riley Blue]

AtticusFinch said:

Riley Blue said:

steering wheel shaped one last year was the best yet

Soooooo.............what did you get????

A trolley jack!!

Actually a very nice Moto-Lita wooden steering wheel.

[RichB]

I've been going for several years and really enjoy myself. Too expensive? Come on, it's £20 and you can usually get a club discount code on the net somewhere which gives you a £5 discount. Where else can you get a days entertainment or show for £20? Come on! If you like classic cars I'd say you can't miss it. As for parking I've tried all sorts, parking for free at a station a few stops down the line or using the Birmingham Int. station, what is it, a fiver? Can't remember but if you want cheap parking there are alternatives...

Edited by RichB on Friday 26th October 22:32

[Prof Beard]

I'm going on the Friday - I'll be the one with th big beard

[Riley Blue]

Parking is (or was) £8.

[FarmerJim]

williamp said:

FarmerJim said:

I shall be going and getting what sounds like the same train as williamp.

say no more, say no more...

(blue Merc estate and silver Skoda estate)

Burgundy Skoda estate.

[iSore]

Is that bloke still there polishing that red Mini bonnet?