Hi all
After a bit of a lively social session in the local pub with some fellow EU citizens - Friday was a slow start confirming age is creeping up on me in the aftermath of a night in the pub
Despite its shrinking size & my criticism of the way the organisers have run it of late - I always do well there perhaps due to my focus on parts for a specific brand & model of bike
There was some nice new to market stuff there inc a very nice original balloon tank complete with decals
It’s a pity it really has become a one day event in recent years - Saturday is just not worth it for me
Rightly or wrongly - I left Friday evening & traded at beaulieu not expecting a great deal out of it - but ended up being very happy with my results
I sold well with the limited stock I brought in - bought well despite me not trudging the fields so much & my driver brought me to & from beaulieu for the weekend too - bonus
Now that I am back home in Ireland - I really need to ensure my trips over are planned & justifiable - this weekend justifies my travel & associated costs as not only does it provide access to parts & materials - but also to meet with fiends & enjoy the social scene this provides
I would love to see netley stand alone as a jumble on this weekend - but I fear this will now never happen -
Next trip over is shepton mallet - a great one day event - not so far from the ferry in real terms & split costs with my brother helps to soften the travel bill
Hooe to see some of you there
Br
Jo’b
I don't get to a lot of events nowadays as too busy being retired......this was the first Netley I've attended for around 8 years.....
Echo the sentiments of others, in that it's a good 40% smaller than it used to be, the Morton's security/parking staff could do with a refreshment in basic customer service and common-sense, and that the entire event needs a review and/or overhaul before it folds up it's own backside......BUT, like others for me it's more a social event to catch up with others who I haven't seen for quite a while and to trade/deliver/collect/swap parts, etc........not looking for much in particular but I still managed to find a few decent bargains across the field......
Physical limitations nowadays won't allow me to attend Beaulieu as well, and tbh previous attendance at said event was a bit overwhelming. As I get older, I find my attention span limited to a few hours before I just glaze over.......
