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The mother of all bake-offs?
http://www.hifiwigwam.com/view_topic...902&forum_id=1
I think this seems like a good idea if anyone here is interested. I can confirm that Marco has been talking to Roy Bird/Chestergroup* and the invitation has also been extended to AOS and its members
I like the idea of the Midlands...
*It was thanks to Chestergroup that AOS was launched at the Manchester Show in January this year. A little AOS flyer appeared in every goody bag handed out to punters on entry.
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Sounds like a good day out.
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Sounds like a good idea
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Count me in!
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This sounds like a good idea for a couple of reasons (in my mind anyway)
The exhibitors have noting to lose or gain except their heads swelling to fit their expanding ego if they get some praise. So that means none of that My Way Is Best & Everything Else Is Shite attitude.
You won't be greeted by people that either see you as a walking wallet or a waste of their time.
What follows probably seems a little opposed to the idea but there are some good guys trading out there who are one man bands or produce DIY kits that I imagine most forum members would be interested in, World Designs, Audio Origami, Beresford etc. As these people tend to have a welth of info and experience they often give for free could we have some limited trade exhibitions that are more tailored to the gear in a enthusiasts set up.
~Paul~
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Stupid phrase though...'Bake Off'!
I wonder who thought that one up?
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Originally Posted by Shian7
Stupid phrase though...'Bake Off'!
I wonder who thought that one up?
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Last edited by Ian Walker; 26-11-2008 at 23:33.
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Should we all bring cakes?
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Let's get an idea of numbers...
Could people please have a serious think if they would like to participate in this event and if so inform us accordingly with what equipment they will be taking?
Otherwise, AOS will be occupying only one room with a system comprising of equipment belonging to the mods and admin team, and the rest of the rooms being occupied by people from Wigwam, pfm, Zerogain, which is fine but we need to know.
Cheers!
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