September 20, 2006 at 9:23 pm
Increased overheads and declining visitor numbers (the latter most probably the result of e bay and internet transactions) may well mean that the Shoreham Aerojumble on Saturday 30 September 2006 will be the last. We are going to attempt to keep it going and are looking at other SE venues for next year. However, we have moved from profit to just about break even and much as I love the event I cannot keep it going for love! So….we are taking a long hard look at its future. Hopefully we will do OK on the 30th….we’ll see! Maybe could take this opportunity, too, to remind everyone that it is the 30th and NOT the 23rd as has been incorrectly and unhelpfully listed in some listings. Andy Saunders
By: 1940buff - 2nd October 2006 at 23:25
Vince…I have tried to e-mail or pm you but they bounce back. Andy
Andy, problem was my end, its fixed now so fire away!
By: 1940buff - 2nd October 2006 at 22:25
Oh, thats strange …i will try to work out what the problem is! But in the mean time it might be easier to PM me!
vince
By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd October 2006 at 21:34
Vince…I have tried to e-mail or pm you but they bounce back. Andy
By: 1940buff - 2nd October 2006 at 20:04
Yes was the first in 6 years, I had to go to another field elsewhere, I was looking for something 🙂
I also like looking in fields…the last one i looked in, you was in it!
By: Junk Collector - 1st October 2006 at 20:46
Missing in Action
Must be the first one you’ve missed, Tim?! Andy
Yes was the first in 6 years, I had to go to another field elsewhere, I was looking for something 🙂
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2006 at 20:33
Yes, outside was pretty sparse although, in fact, much of that was due to the apocalyptic weather warnings and torrential monsoons that struck some of the SE early morning. About five outside stallers called off because of it and another marquee staller abandoned when he found himself in ankle deep water on his drive as he went to leave! That said, we had not a drop of rain in Shoreham and a good day of weather! We will try to soldier on Fly.Buy! Andy
By: FLY.BUY - 1st October 2006 at 19:59
I thought it was ok too, well just enough stores to make it worthwhile, wouldn’t like to see it get any smaller though! must have been approx 6 stalls on the outside of the large tent, never seen it so sparse before, although the inside of the tent seemed pretty full. However it was an enjoyable day out! Long may it continue in some shape or form!
By: stuart gowans - 1st October 2006 at 18:07
It’s ok, I’ve got a licence ;actually its a dog licence, with the word “dog” crossed out ,and the words “survival knife” written in, in crayon (with acknowledgments obviously)
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2006 at 17:14
Public Duty!
My one and only purchase, was a dingy survival knife (with a cork handle), I reckon that it has been deactivated, as it is now incapable of floating!.. (although no paper work to support this claim was available…)
Stuart…you do realise that I am obliged to report said offensive weapon to HM Constabulary? Tch tch…. Andy
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2006 at 17:12
Yesterday at Shoreham…
Check on ebay tomorrow !
Must be the first one you’ve missed, Tim?! Andy
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2006 at 17:11
Yes, Mark, as you know my friends from the “Old Bill” arrived en-masse looking for someone reported to be selling non-deac weaponry at the last event. They found nothing, of course, all legal and above board. Still…made for some excitement although six Police officers left disappointed, no doubt, that they didn’t get a collar or three. Never a dull moment…..! Certainly an interesting day all round, but one or two notable faces missing. Andy Saunders
By: Arabella-Cox - 1st October 2006 at 17:05
Yesterday was an “OK” Shoreham, but not enough to convince me it continues to be a viable venue with current visitor numbers etc. However, with the same visitor and stallholder numbers and reduced overheads then we can still keep the event viable. March for Shoreham has to look doubtful, but we are certain it will run elsewhere instead. Watch this space…..! Andy Saunders
By: stuart gowans - 1st October 2006 at 13:50
Thas coz mi bumkin red cheeks wuz in mi trowzas all daylong (are the wurzils still going? )
By: Rocketeer - 1st October 2006 at 12:39
Wot time did you arrive Stu?! Did not see your country bumpkin red cheeks and fair locks at all!!
I enjoyed the event (as always) good opportunity to meet up and chat….good amount of stuff for sale…a few bargains…roll on the next one!
By: stuart gowans - 1st October 2006 at 11:44
My one and only purchase, was a dingy survival knife (with a cork handle), I reckon that it has been deactivated, as it is now incapable of floating!.. (although no paper work to support this claim was available…)
By: Mark12 - 1st October 2006 at 10:46
So you heard the rumour as well!
It seems for mischievous/dubious/revengeful/public spirited reasons, take your pick, the local constabulary were tipped off about possible transgressions of de-activated weaponry paperwork in Aerojumbles past.
Mark
By: stuart gowans - 1st October 2006 at 09:20
“Evening all”
So you heard the rumour as well!
By: Junk Collector - 30th September 2006 at 21:56
Check on ebay tomorrow !
By: Mark12 - 30th September 2006 at 21:31
“Evening all”
By: FLY.BUY - 30th September 2006 at 19:31
Well, any views on how it went today? Any good finds out there?