WAM SHOW POSTPONED

[Ed Howarth]

Gutted. Was taking my stuff to Tony's this aft to pack his car and working out when the rain showers were going to be, and ready for setting off 7.30 tomorrow. So thanks for making the decision sooner rather than later.

Feel sorry for Peter and the other organisers who have put so much effort in. I am sure everyone will give you all the support we can.

 

[eddie-baby]

Did you seriously just say "but seriously"?

Yes he said it Flash, now get with the programme and get your camera phone out, I need to hear those Posselts now! I'm still in shock here.

 

[aggers]

A very brave but sad decision, so well done all who were involved in the decision making to postpone it.  I'm sure everyone was looking forward to a weekend of music, catching up and general fun but there's bigger things in life. I was looking forward to showing off all the tweaks that I've done to my system, at least I haven't boxed up the Quads yet! Hope to catch up with you all again later in the year when we are all in a better and safer place.  Take care everyone and remember to always use 60% alcohol.

 

[rabski]

Disappointed would be a massive understatement. Like others, I've been looking forward immensely to this, and like others, I've been putting a lot of work into various bits of the system. I shall order a whacking great curry for Sunday night here to at least partly make up for it.

It's obviously the sensible decision though. It was becoming increasingly inevitable that someone attending might have the virus, even unknowingly. With airborne transmission highly likely in relatively confined spaces, it was approaching inevitable that a good number of us would end up catching it.

On the bright side, postponing it a few months gives me more time to glue together some even more pointlessly complex valve stuff

 

[Audio Al]

Better safe than sorry , 

I was goint to lock myself in  room 7 and play some tunes , not letting anyone else in  9_9

 

[v1nn1e]

My sympathies to the organisers.

Haven't been for a few years so was looking forward to this one.

I'll keep an eye out for dates later in the year. Let's hope this thing is sorted soon!

 

[Beobloke]

That’s a relief! Now I can take my time this weekend on the repairs and fettling that I was going to have to panic-bodge tonight!

Seriously though, I’m disappointed but I quite understand why it has been done. Will look forward to another attempt later in the year.

 

[bencat]

Disappointed would be a massive understatement. Like others, I've been looking forward immensely to this, and like others, I've been putting a lot of work into various bits of the system. I shall order a whacking great curry for Sunday night here to at least partly make up for it.

It's obviously the sensible decision though. It was becoming increasingly inevitable that someone attending might have the virus, even unknowingly. With airborne transmission highly likely in relatively confined spaces, it was approaching inevitable that a good number of us would end up catching it.

On the bright side, postponing it a few months gives me more time to glue together some even more pointlessly complex valve stuff

Look Richard if you are finding yourself at a loose end I have always wanted a AN style DAC so you could construct one and let me pay for the parts and your time . Just try and keep it in one box.

 

[steve 57]

The right decision in my view.. most of us are in the wrong age group as far as this virus is concerned.

I just hope hope I'm ok with the later in the year date..

 

[Headcoat]

The right decision. Feel very sorry for you all, especially those who've already put effort, time and money in. I'm going to do my best to be there on any new date. I'll even try and bring a case of Cheltenham's finest Deya beer for the exhibitors to try. 

Just a suggestion but why not do a listening party online on Saturday night? People could take it in turn to dj. Is this even possible?

 

[AntA]

I know I'm being selfish but I'm pleased it has been postponed. It was a bit far from where I live to attend but when I move it will only be just over an hour away from home so I will definitely come along later in the year.

Looking forward to it! 

 

[TheFlash]

I suspect that if the show was to go ahead, other exhibitors would have decided to pull out, visitor numbers would have been well down on previous years, and there would have been a cloud (metaphorical!) hanging over the event with concerns every time someone sniffed, the wierdness of nodding at fellow wammers rather than shaking hands, etc. Much better to bite the bullet and regroup later in the year.

Still gutted though!

 

[bohemian]

Immensely disappointed naturally, but on balance the right move. I hope the new dates when available will be free on my calendar - trip to Cologne already in jeopardy and trip to Czechia in the summer I hope will be ok - I was so looking forward to this. My wife was looking forward to 4 days of peace and quiet too!
 

I feel for those of you who have worked so hard, both on the organizing side and the exhibitors who have tweaked systems and battled adversity in getting their gear ready.

I look forward to seeing you all later in the year.

 

[TheFlash]

I know I'm being selfish but I'm pleased it has been postponed. It was a bit far from where I live to attend but when I move it will only be just over an hour away from home so I will definitely come along later in the year.

Looking forward to it! 

Top wamming: moving house to be closer to the show. :notworthy:

 

[Maverick]

Immensely disappointed naturally, but on balance the right move. I hope the new dates when available will be free on my calendar - trip to Cologne already in jeopardy and trip to Czechia in the summer I hope will be ok - I was so looking forward to this. My wife was looking forward to 4 days of peace and quiet too!
 

I feel for those of you who have worked so hard, both on the organizing side and the exhibitors who have tweaked systems and battled adversity in getting their gear ready.

I look forward to seeing you all later in the year.

lots of good positive posts, very much appreciated guys

 

[eddie-baby]

Top wamming: moving house to be closer to the show. :notworthy:

Yeah not bad. Even better would be become an ambassador for the hotel and allocate two events every year for the boys to bring their hi-fi's free of charge of course. Public entry fee's I can understand.  

 

[Tony_J]

pointlessly complex valve stuff

Tautology alert... 

 

[bigrod]

In agreement with everyone else ..its sad but a difficult decision had to be made...

The Wam will always have the support of all its members for sure..

In light of this decision I will cancel my bake off piss up , to celebrate my house move.. 

Hopefully I will have everything up and running in our new house in the not to distant future , and when we overcome this gradually worsening situation i will have a proper bake off and all will be welcome..

It's what it is.....friends are forever , a weekend is not...

Kindest regards Julian 

 

[Rockchild]

Just wondering if it might be appropriate to perhaps start a charity fund of some description for the NHS dealing with all this? Maybe a raffle for a peace of audio equipment that could be presented at the next show? Just a thought.

if I’m talking crap, just tell me, logistics might be an issue? 

 

[bigrod]

I know I'm being selfish but I'm pleased it has been postponed. It was a bit far from where I live to attend but when I move it will only be just over an hour away from home so I will definitely come along later in the year.

Looking forward to it! 

My move is even closer..5 min off junc 26 M1 Eastwood..

Kegworth is less than 15min down the M1

Kindest regards Julian