mike65 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Thats about £2-50 a week between now and A+ E 2012, or 1 pint of beer a week.Jim. Totally agree with the reasoning and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell us where you drink. Its like £3-3.50 around here. Mind you I can save the money required a lot quicker and not have to abstain for as long.:-D Mike Edited November 22, 2010 by Marmite!! Quote tags added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Just for a change I totally agree with Jack on this one, I wouldn't even think of attending an event such as this without wearing correct kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Just for a change I totally agree with Jack on this one. Blimey - you been on the whisky again Degsy???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Blimey - you been on the whisky again Degsy???? Silly question:n00b:.......is the Pope Catholic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) Folks totally agree with Jack and Jim, try to look the part while in your MV and it goes a long way to making all the effort worthwhile! Remember Christmas is around the corner, set of HBT's around £50 -£60 stick them on your list and make sure the loved ones know what you want. Late war or Korean US helmets are good enough for the impression (see Enigma if you want a quality buy) these can be picked up for around £15 - £25 each. If you want any advice reference HBT's Boots etc pm me. Oh and keep an eye on ebay ;o) Keith Edited November 24, 2010 by Marmite!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 never mind nice comfy hbt,s what you want is good itchy British battledress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks guys for the feedback :sweat: I know it may not fit with some of us but it will raise the bar again. I am aware of the costs but I am working on doing a deal with a known company where I can get a discount for A&E so that will help. My view point is that a pair of HBT coveralls will be fine as a starter - as I wore at this years A&E .....and everyone knows how damn handsome I looked :coffee: I think as Jim pointed out - we make a massive effort of getting our vehicles to a very high standard and perhaps we undermine our own work by missing the finer details? This is something I think the WW2 element of the hobby falls down and could take a lesson from the post war sector as the dress the part with their landies et el. The ladies of A&E do not need to worry about uniforms/civvy clothes as HBT's will do. I do not want to see Ian2b or Degsy in a frock. And no pink :coffee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks Keith. Keith is heading up the reenacting element as after having the Rangers with us this year added a nice element. They looked stunning and very relevant to Dorset as they left from here. Keith's standards are very high and we intend to fill the vehicles with as many as we can so we can really give the public and Dorchester real time travel. So Keith is your man if you need any advice so give him a shout. He is here to be of help.. Folks totally agree with Jack and Jim, try to look the part while in your MV and it goes a long way to making all the effort worthwhile! Remember Christmas is around the corner, set of HBT's around £50 -£60 stick them on your list and make sure the loved ones know what you want. Late war or Korean US helmets are good enough for the impression (see Enigma if you want a quality buy) these can be picked up for around £15 - £25 each. If you want any advice reference HBT's Boots etc pm me. Oh and keep an eye on ebay ;o) Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 And no pink :coffee: :shocked::-(:shocked::cry: so what pyjamas am I to wear? What about my crocs and my wellies???????????????????????????????? oh you mean no pink on the runs! :-D:kiss::kiss::kiss: I recon Degsy would look good in a frock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I recon Degsy would look good in a frock! Too much need to go and lie down in a dark room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Too much need to go and lie down in a dark room And Rosie needs a white stick and a Labrador, it's too late for Specsavers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrier barry Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Jack all the best for 2011. I'm still can't believe we did that back in the summer. After driving 22miles in a carrier, I have just finished paying my dentist bill. I think i shock every filling lose. !!!!!!Ha ha Looking forward to next year and doing it again. I don't want to be a party poppar!! But somebody correct me that aren't the olympic's coming to Dorset in 2012, about that time. What effect will this have on the area? I live near London, so booking a holiday miles away now. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exocet R.I.P. Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 But in Dorset we are used to the roads being full of daft Bu**ers all summer.The majority of our highly prized tourists tend to stick to the main roads anyway and only go to see novelties like sea and shops so no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Did I read somewhere that they are building a by-pass so all those going down to the sailing events can avoid all the locala? An Olympic comitee official was quotated as saying "One was down there last year on a secret visit to find out what local feeling was like. Somebody must have tipped them off as they seemed to be up in arms about it, they even had tanks and stuff, We had better get it finished as we have not budgeted for a local uprising" Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exocet R.I.P. Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 They have built the Weymouth relief road but all it does is move a traffic jam further along. A lot of money for a few weeks of sailing etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Did I read somewhere that they are building a by-pass so all those going down to the sailing events can avoid all the locala? An Olympic comitee official was quotated as saying "One was down there last year on a secret visit to find out what local feeling was like. Somebody must have tipped them off as they seemed to be up in arms about it, they even had tanks and stuff, We had better get it finished as we have not budgeted for a local uprising" Mike Even a Dutchman was sitting on a tank grinning as if he was about to go on a rampage...:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Even a Dutchman was sitting on a tank grinning as if he was about to go on a rampage...:-DWere you grinning then? I cant say I remember seeing you grin MUCH!!!!!!!!!! <----------Enigma!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Were you grinning then? I cant say I remember seeing you grin MUCH!!!!!!!!!! <----------Enigma!!!!!! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Even a Dutchman was sitting on a tank grinning as if he was about to go on a rampage...:-D I have a pic of that Olaf!! See post http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?22881-A-amp-E-New-Pics Edited February 14, 2011 by Keito added Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have a pic of that Olaf!! See post http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?22881-A-amp-E-New-Pics Damn, I really am a handsome guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi Jack, I know you havent got room for us in the convoy for A+E come the new year , but me and the family would like to come down. From what I know you are going through Maiden Newton VAW and ending up at Dorchester and there has been some talk of having some jeeps buzzing around during the day, especially at Dorchester, from reading other forums. I don t want to tread on any feet, but wondered if there is any way for those of us not being able to take part to add to anything or take part on the periphary? If you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi Jack, I know you havent got room for us in the convoy for A+E come the new year , but me and the family would like to come down. From what I know you are going through Maiden Newton VAW and ending up at Dorchester and there has been some talk of having some jeeps buzzing around during the day, especially at Dorchester, from reading other forums. I don t want to tread on any feet, but wondered if there is any way for those of us not being able to take part to add to anything or take part on the periphary? If you know what I mean. Hi Rick - not too sure what is being spoken of on other forums - that hasn't been passed by me...... But more than welcome to come down as foot soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi Jack , Just wondered if you had any updates regarding A&E that you can share with us at this time ? with only about 7 months to go it will fly by!! Thanks Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi Jack ,Just wondered if you had any updates regarding A&E that you can share with us at this time ? with only about 7 months to go it will fly by!! Thanks Adrian Morning Adrian! Yeah all busy here :sweat: all is well and busy sorting the A&E site and demand for Pathfinder Online has gone nuts so busy busy! I am spending the next 6 months raising funds for A&E - I have to raise an inordinate amount to put on A&E - good job I like a challenge. I will let everyone know when the site is good enough to use so everyone can fill in the forms. A lot of tank buzz at Northern Military Expo at the weekend and thanks for bringing your Ward - Adrian has already booked it in for the Saturday run :coffee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Surely Costa coffee will sponsor the show considering the amount you spend there daily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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