Wagga AFD - whens the next one? - Page 3

bossau · 08-11-2005, 09:40 PM

hi all well i think it should be every year as this is a good thing young austin has going and it would be a shame to only have it every second year

XD-Machine · 08-11-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bprint xr8

Local dealership pulled support for the show in the last week, not giving Austin a chance to make alternative arrangements (after saying for a number of months they would support the show).

what did that mean. Did somebody have to fork out for the venue or somethink???

Laminge · 08-11-2005, 10:40 PM

I think it means that a All Ford Day should have had 100% support of the local dealership., ie cars, organising, banners, flags etc.

Except that was not the case!

ten[A]cio[U]s · 08-11-2005, 11:32 PM

I will help if u need any austin. I think the more people that help the bigger, better n easier the event will be to organise to run.

b2tf · 09-11-2005, 11:12 AM

Guys re Hillis Ford.

Today I have sent a letter to Tom Gorman explaining a few things, one of which was the Hillis situation. I am also aware of a few members on here who have contacted CRC etc about Hillis Ford.

I have no problem with this but please keep a level head if you're going to do it. The last thing we need is a bunch of people sending stupid things to Hillis or Ford about it - yes they are in the wrong and they have no combeack against us, lets keep it that way.

I am all for people demonstrating their frustration at Hillis pulling the pin when they did, believe me I am ****ed about it, but please just be careful about how you do it. And dont expect a reply.

I am now locking in a tentative date for the 2006 show which is Saturday, November 11th 2006. This date is not 100% confirmed as I still have to check if there are other events on that weekend, but if there isnt we'll go with it.
There will also most likely be a new venue for the show in 2006 - will still be in Wagga though, closer to the centre of town.

b2tf · 09-11-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy-au

I will help if u need any austin. I think the more people that help the bigger, better n easier the event will be to organise to run.

I appreciate the offers of help and support from all and when the time comes I'll be speaking to you about it, it is true many hands do make light work but at the same time I would like to retain control over the day, simply because too many cooks can result in one very spoiled broth.

Lots of time to work it all out though.

megsy · 09-11-2005, 11:31 AM

Write my name down too to helping out next year as well austin, as i can be there as early as 7.30 to help organise cars ect and as for too many cooks spoil the broth everything can be run past you for the final OK

XD-Machine · 09-11-2005, 11:02 PM

i had a great time this yr and i hope to be up next yr with a new interrior in my car

**Full Noise** · 10-11-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs b2tf

I washed the Corolla for the first time since I bought it last Sunday, so ner!

Oh what a feeling!!! Great to see. There’s nothing quite like a beautiful young chickie babe who takes pride in her car.

:

Cheers, Danny

pajamas · 11-11-2005, 09:58 AM

Hi Guys,

What the deal with Hillis Ford? Maybe a quick outline of what happened or a copy of the letter to Gorman?

I'm concerned that someone has been left holding a financial can for a day that we all enjoyed.

Again, sorry if this has been discussed in detail somewhere else, or if it's none of my business.

Melz · 11-11-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pajamas

Hi Guys,

What the deal with Hillis Ford? Maybe a quick outline of what happened or a copy of the letter to Gorman?

I'm concerned that someone has been left holding a financial can for a day that we all enjoyed.

Again, sorry if this has been discussed in detail somewhere else, or if it's none of my business.

To cut a long story short, the Ford dealer in question withdrew his support for the alll ford day within the last week prior to the event. It is an issue being delt with by b2f. I don't find it necessary to go into any further depth on this topic....

It was an absolutely fantastic day, well done to everyone involved!

GTP 320 · 11-11-2005, 04:44 PM

A very big thanks to Shannons for their wonderful support and sponsorship of the Wagga all Ford day,welcome aboard FordForums.
Cheers John

myersgd1 · 11-11-2005, 07:14 PM

Thanks Austin for a great day. It was great to be able to show our pride in our home town of Wagga Wagga. Next time we hope we can have both our Muzzys with us on show..
Cheers
Gary & Deby Myers
GM - 176 / GM 671

b2tf · 11-11-2005, 10:06 PM

Thanks guys, was great to see the silver bullet there. Couple of photos of it and Gary at the show floating around the local paper now too, which is great to see.

BIG thanks to Rob - lets make 06 HUGE.

b2tf · 11-11-2005, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pajamas

Hi Guys,

What the deal with Hillis Ford? Maybe a quick outline of what happened or a copy of the letter to Gorman?

I'm concerned that someone has been left holding a financial can for a day that we all enjoyed.

Again, sorry if this has been discussed in detail somewhere else, or if it's none of my business.

Hi Paul,

there are a number of issues relating to Hillis Ford's involvement in the day. In the interests of not complicating it any further I wont go into detail about it, and I would also ask all FFAU members to be a bit discrete about this. We are in the clear, we have done nothing wrong, lets keep it that way. You never know who is watching...

**GasoLane** · 12-11-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

BIG thanks to Rob - lets make 06 HUGE.

Uh-oh.. the Showground is looking better all the time for next year

GTP 320 · 12-11-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Uh-oh.. the Showground is looking better all the time for next year

As long there is no dirt road.
Cheers John

b2tf · 12-11-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 320

As long there is no dirt road.
Cheers John

there won't be.

brad1510 · 14-11-2005, 08:24 PM

What would the chances of holding the AFD at Bolton Park near the aeroplane or the Bolton park carpark???? That would be ideal....plus no one could miss it....with passing traffic.

Brad

b2tf · 14-11-2005, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brad1510

What would the chances of holding the AFD at Bolton Park near the aeroplane or the Bolton park carpark???? That would be ideal....plus no one could miss it....with passing traffic.

Brad

Gday Brad - i recognise that car. Have seen it punting around town and it looks great on the road.

Lets just say that you and I are thinking very closely along similar lines as to the next venue. Very closely indeed. :monkes:

big_pete · 14-11-2005, 10:17 PM

with bolton park, how would you restrict people from just wondering in?? (assuming you were still having $2 entry)

TIKFD6 · 14-11-2005, 10:57 PM

Agree'd Pete, the main problem with a park like that is restricting entry.
We had the same problem with our show.
But the majority of people are prepared to come up with 2 bucks.

b2tf · 14-11-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by big_pete

with bolton park, how would you restrict people from just wondering in?? (assuming you were still having $2 entry)

minefield.

nah, probably temporary fencing etc.

brad1510 · 15-11-2005, 09:12 PM

ok.....where???

Robertson Oval would be good too......

Brad
:eclipsee_

b2tf · 15-11-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brad1510

ok.....where???

Robertson Oval would be good too......

Brad
:eclipsee_

Def not Robertson. A lot of politics involved.

**GasoLane** · 16-11-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brad1510

What would the chances of holding the AFD at Bolton Park near the aeroplane or the Bolton park carpark???? That would be ideal....plus no one could miss it....with passing traffic.
Brad

Geez ya slow Brad, that was suggested two pages ago

barra · 17-11-2005, 12:50 PM

Don't know what people think about putting it on a long weekend and holding it on a Sunday rather then a Saturday. I didn't get to the show this year due to work, and have spoken to people who either didn't get there due to work or by the time they got there the amount of cars left wasn't great. Or make it a day and a half show, though that would be more expensive and harder to co-ordinate.

17-11-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by barra

Don't know what people think about putting it on a long weekend and holding it on a Sunday rather then a Saturday. I didn't get to the show this year due to work, and have spoken to people who either didn't get there due to work or by the time they got there the amount of cars left wasn't great. Or make it a day and a half show, though that would be more expensive and harder to co-ordinate.

I like the idea about having it on a Sunday, but that stops a lot of people from making the longer trips, i.e some may not want to leave so late on a Sunday for work on a Monday 500k's away....

b2tf · 17-11-2005, 01:09 PM

Funny this has come up, was actually talking to some people about it yesterday. I personally dont mind what day it is on - either Sat or Sun is fine by me - it really depends on what is easiest for the travellers to the show.

Melz · 17-11-2005, 06:58 PM

I actually prefer the saturday, allows time to travel home on sunday, without taking too much time off work (but i did anyway this time

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