tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post241818366215233147..comments2024-03-21T01:26:40.397+00:00Comments on John's Toy Soldiers: Crystal Palace: 2013johnlambsheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09984916178605250835noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-37969550561901175362013-10-15T19:05:09.598+01:002013-10-15T19:05:09.598+01:00And you All. It was fun meeting at Sittingbourne. ...And you All. It was fun meeting at Sittingbourne. It did seem a little quieter than I remember.John Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-33686908304379144522013-10-15T15:32:22.631+01:002013-10-15T15:32:22.631+01:00Sorry to have missed you John. I am a little worr...Sorry to have missed you John. I am a little worried as to whether the show is quite as good as it used to beand I really think they need to rethink the layout - it was a little crowded between some of the trade stands downstairs.Whisperin Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869995901983782880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-56011053635152547632013-10-14T20:56:56.989+01:002013-10-14T20:56:56.989+01:00Tough Luck. I must confess I don't miss the ai...Tough Luck. I must confess I don't miss the airplanes since I retired.John Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-89515280674166969592013-10-14T20:43:49.457+01:002013-10-14T20:43:49.457+01:00Missed it again this year due to being abroad! Missed it again this year due to being abroad! legatus hedliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078980742683576345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-51788777368203735582013-10-14T18:40:31.718+01:002013-10-14T18:40:31.718+01:00You can see for yourself, Robin. Big empty areas. ...You can see for yourself, Robin. Big empty areas. Maybe they had some no shows. JJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-23189895310259581812013-10-14T18:39:41.170+01:002013-10-14T18:39:41.170+01:00Dear Ashley
Sometimes I think we should have a blo...Dear Ashley<br />Sometimes I think we should have a blogger's meet up at one of these shows. JJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-38664643013004212572013-10-14T18:37:57.475+01:002013-10-14T18:37:57.475+01:00Lee, I am very aware of my own limitations as a mo...Lee, I am very aware of my own limitations as a modeller and painter when I see the professionals at work but when I see what other people fondly think is first class......John Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-9387859768429844922013-10-14T18:35:18.003+01:002013-10-14T18:35:18.003+01:00It amazes me, Francis, what people think you will ...It amazes me, Francis, what people think you will pay often for very tatty stuff.<br />JJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-37290691661125615352013-10-14T18:34:26.475+01:002013-10-14T18:34:26.475+01:00Clint, Yes, It occured to me that the internet is ...Clint, Yes, It occured to me that the internet is turning wargame shows into car show equivalents with the buying done later.<br />JJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-76786857003227535962013-10-14T18:33:28.372+01:002013-10-14T18:33:28.372+01:00Dear Lee
Know what you mean. i wander round in a d...Dear Lee<br />Know what you mean. i wander round in a daze. I agree about selfish sods with phones. personally I set up an entire SLR camera set up. :)<br />JJohn Lambsheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598696442104566164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-79697486826030972222013-10-14T15:39:25.846+01:002013-10-14T15:39:25.846+01:00Empty space in the main hall? They would not let m...Empty space in the main hall? They would not let me put my participation game on this year because they were apparently full. So they lost my support. So sad because it is the nearest big show to my home town and is only 35mins away for me. inreposehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808052726738684756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-71567799833459866022013-10-14T13:10:54.306+01:002013-10-14T13:10:54.306+01:00Sorry I didn't see you there. I ended up buyi...Sorry I didn't see you there. I ended up buying nothing, but enjoyed talking to those I met. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666947574653683678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-80139176373552600492013-10-14T11:51:34.368+01:002013-10-14T11:51:34.368+01:00I looked over the B+B twice and wasn't impress...I looked over the B+B twice and wasn't impressed with the stuff on sale or the prices being asked! I think a few sellers got a bit carried away with their own ability! BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-28049844069945414302013-10-14T11:27:13.834+01:002013-10-14T11:27:13.834+01:00Totally agree about the bring and buy....a lot of ...Totally agree about the bring and buy....a lot of overpriced rubbish!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-71752526357916049592013-10-14T11:01:23.999+01:002013-10-14T11:01:23.999+01:00I also missed you. I agree the foot fall did seem ...I also missed you. I agree the foot fall did seem light this year. But 10 people spending money is better for a trader than 20 not. Having said that many go to shows and put in orders the week or two after.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447293089931737000.post-92224783330969399612013-10-14T09:47:51.651+01:002013-10-14T09:47:51.651+01:00I was there, pity I miossed you. Having said that ...I was there, pity I miossed you. Having said that I do tend to get a bit blinkered as I wander around and probably walk by loads of people I know! The trade stalls got a bit bussier around midday, and I had trouble reaching the front of some (mainly due to inconsiderate people hogging the front row while playing with their phone!!). BigLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960213980906190335noreply@blogger.com