Alexis.
While not wholly agreeing with the vociferousness of DIGBY’S post your attitude does seem questionable.
“Unfortunately DIGBY North Weald market doesn’t have any aviation related stalls. That’s why i don’t waste my time with them and leave them to the sad old famillies.”
Ergo, anyone not into airshows is sad? You’ve just alienated some ninety-odd percent of the population.
“As for me being an ankle biter, of course i was but after watching fathers days, including my own, at airshows ruined because they have a screaming little oyk tagging on to their ankles and mine will be staying at home until the time that they can drive themselves. My brothers completely ruined my early days at airshows.”
Surely then the activities of your brothers are more a comment on the parenting skills of your parents? And of course of your own if we are to believe you would not take your children to an airshow? Contrast that with the attitude of Steve Young and Haydn. Steve told us a number of heartwarming stories last year of his and Haydn’s visits to airshows. I have no children, but if I did I would be honoured to share with them the excitement of an airshow, what it means when my eyes mist over at the sound of Merlins, why I CAN go to an airshow. To share the knowledge of the courage and the sacrifice of those gone before, why I get a lump in my throat when I meet a veteran.
Yes, children should be encouraged to behave, but not all of them are little oiks as you suggest. Rather than criticise or scold, engage them, and let them share your knowledge and passion.
Regards,
kev35
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