Hey Steve,
I'm really sad to hear about that but I understand your reasoning completely.
I think the Bake offs have been excellent events and we have all had the chance to meet some of the nice people we interface with on these forums and hear some excellent vintage equipment and new music I would not of otherwise had the opportunity to sample.
They have always be well organised, had a good turn out and always been a friendly and enjoyable day, so Steve you have nothing to regret mate and my hat is off to you for organizing these events in the first place also I wouldn't have met you and Neil Blackwood without the NEBO, how sad would that be.
well done mate
Best Alan
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