Gamefair anybody bothering?
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Whitefront
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Just got back. Enjoyed it. Good banter with loads of friends, old and new - including a party of Dutch stalkers. Gunmakers' Row was the biggest I can remember in recent years. Rigby had a plush safari camp-style stand with Jim Corbett's .275 on display in a glass case with accompanying letters etc. Lancaster had a type of non-toxic and biowaddded shotgun ammo I had never heard of before, in both 2 3/4 and 2.5 inch chamber lengths, for standard proof guns. BASC stand was huge and lively. I was told that either 27k or 22k members had attended the last game fair with their tickets, and this one is looking even busier. BDS were there - and friendly, I must admit! CA offered me a very welcome cold drink, even though I am not a member. GWCT had a big presence. No sign of NGO, sadly.
Only disappointment was that I couldn't find anywhere to try out Leica and Swaro binos - maybe I missed something? Tons of TI stuff, but I haven't gone over to the dark (bright?) side... yet.
Huge interest in the new Ineos Grenadier.
Watching the gundogs was humbling, as always.
Weather today was much cooler than yesterday, I was told.
Only disappointment was that I couldn't find anywhere to try out Leica and Swaro binos - maybe I missed something? Tons of TI stuff, but I haven't gone over to the dark (bright?) side... yet.
Huge interest in the new Ineos Grenadier.
Watching the gundogs was humbling, as always.
Weather today was much cooler than yesterday, I was told.
Just got back home . Met up with VSS and 4 other SD members + mouse and Mrs VSS where presant for the party in the park. 
The stepson was with me eyes popping out of his head at the short skirts and boots. I could not find any crayons for sale for his ramming harness
The stepson was with me eyes popping out of his head at the short skirts and boots. I could not find any crayons for sale for his ramming harness
see you tomorrow!
straightbetweentheeyes
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Went yesterday, had a good day but didn't come away with anything other than a new yeti mug! My lad managed to kit himself out with some new gear and bust some clays on the CPSA stand though so not too bad. Got sick of the sight of instagram ****s in Fairfax and f kin favour boots.
One downside was it was more like walking around appleby horse fair than a game fair... A mate of mine had a small stand, Warks rural policing team had two trucks parked 30m away, parents stood talking to them whilst one of the scrotey little rats was filling a bag with merchandise. soon put hit back when challenged but makes you wonder how many stall holders big or small get rinsed by them?
One downside was it was more like walking around appleby horse fair than a game fair... A mate of mine had a small stand, Warks rural policing team had two trucks parked 30m away, parents stood talking to them whilst one of the scrotey little rats was filling a bag with merchandise. soon put hit back when challenged but makes you wonder how many stall holders big or small get rinsed by them?
I went yesterday, it was generally ok, some good deals on high end Pulsars and other thermals , Unfortunately as said already , did resemble Appleby horse fair, don't think i will bother for another few years, The Stalking show is the one I'm more likely to revisit on a yearly basis
Went yesterday with the family and was nice not to be manning our own stand for a change!
All in all we had a great day out, took our own food and drink and benefited from the the BASC discount; had a chance to look at new products & made a few purchases.
Took our Border puppy so she had her first experience of mass-socializing with other Border's and being made fuss of by lots of "easy on the eye" ladies in short skirts
As mentioned above, lots of travelling fraternity in attendance, so don't think Monarch will have a stand here anytime soon.
All in all we had a great day out, took our own food and drink and benefited from the the BASC discount; had a chance to look at new products & made a few purchases.
Took our Border puppy so she had her first experience of mass-socializing with other Border's and being made fuss of by lots of "easy on the eye" ladies in short skirts
As mentioned above, lots of travelling fraternity in attendance, so don't think Monarch will have a stand here anytime soon.
Ah, so it was you are who I was chatting to yesterday. Didn’t realise you were on here.
Ey up Rob , this lil.sod catches everyone's attention, usually for the wrong reasons ( being a terrier)Went yesterday with the family and was nice not to be manning our own stand for a change!
All in all we had a great day out, took our own food and drink and benefited from the the BASC discount; had a chance to look at new products & made a few purchases.
Took our Border puppy so she had her first experience of mass-socializing with other Border's and being made fuss of by lots of "easy on the eye" ladies in short skirts
As mentioned above, lots of travelling fraternity in attendance, so don't think Monarch will have a stand here anytime soon.
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Well I went today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great variety of stands and only one row that I didn’t stop for a look at anything.
Pine Marten
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Had a great weekend camping there, met up with VSS, Mouse and family. The kids were adopted by the under 10s Welsh rugby team in the insane camping setup opposite our own more minimalist one. YPM had a great time at the archery stand, and the International Cossacks show in the main arena was extraordinary. Ok, we couldn't find any neoprene lined wellies for YPM, which is crazy. I mean the one thing I'd expect to be able to find at the Game Fair is wellies, but there you go. The Rigby stand was great with artists working there and taking the time to explain to interested young ones. Unfortunately the editor of Shooting Times had left so couldn't have my book signed.
Still, great day out.
Still, great day out.
Fishing demos were good, but stalls were non existent.
norma 308
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And apparently one got stolen from a truck
sad but I have to ask what was it doing in a truck in such warm weather window was smashed !Similar threads
