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[nick v6]

i will see how the next meet goes
if the same i wont bother going to any more

[VX1]

I think now we need to put this down to experience and let it go  as this could turn the other way. I personally thought the same as nick BUT this was my second meet, I was thinking on the same lines as the Newent meet last year thinking it would be the same as that but unfortunately got it wrong. I think all in all we may have been all to blame for not meeting and greetiing members as and when they turn up.

TB I appreciate that you wouldn't want to go round and tap on everyones tent to let them know about the quiz starting, my fault for not looking further on the post about it.

[mike213735]

I was asked to attend with RobseyMV6, M1ct and AndyCDXV6 but had to decline due to family commitments.

Reading all this, I'm glad I was unable to make it. Strange though, because you are all normally a freindly bunch!

Mike

[TheBoy]

Sorry how you feel Nick, but socialising is a 2 way thing,
Ann, can fully understand how you feel, Ljay has felt ignored at some previous meets too.  

I only met the pair of you on my way back from the bins on Sunday, hadnt clapped eyes on you till then, had you joined the big tents previously?  Judging my the kids, Im guessing they kept your hands full and maybe stopped you wandering round as much as some?

I know its not easy with kids, I had 1 to look after myself, who is a bit of a handful!
Its this that makes the pavillion a none starter for a lot of us,
just over a field, you can keep an eye on a tent with kids in, listen for problems etc, in a pavillion, you are just too isolated (maddie mcann)

In my experience, you just need to wander round the various work groups that change constantly, and say hello.

My problem is I havent a clue who half the people I meet are, mainly my fault, I tend to wear either a Mr Greedy T-shirt, or my personalised OOF one, so everyone KNOWS who I am, so introductions tend to be skipped.

I always wear OOF t-shirts with TheBoy on them at these meets for the same reason.  However, this weekend, I had a fleece on due to the chilly wind...

[TheBoy]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

[VX1]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

Yes I totally agree with you on that one TB. Though Newent was more together as in we were all close together and not spread apart. Newent was the first 'big' meet I had been too so was good to get to know everyone and this year hope the weather will be better.

[HI2DVY]

I'm glad to say that we never have these kind of issues at the Scottish (Jockulars) meets... and we've been known to have up to three people attend a single event !!  

Scotland - Don't bother coming, just send us your money.  

[TheBoy]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

Yes I totally agree with you on that one TB. Though Newent was more together as in we were all close together and not spread apart. Newent was the first 'big' meet I had been too so was good to get to know everyone and this year hope the weather will be better.

Generally, at most big meets, the evening's congregation area is where bob.dents bbq end up, so unsure why people didn't think the big marquees would be the place this time  :-/ - nobody said to me that the marquees would be the meeting place, I just kind of assumed  :-/

[Markie]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

Yes I totally agree with you on that one TB. Though Newent was more together as in we were all close together and not spread apart. Newent was the first 'big' meet I had been too so was good to get to know everyone and this year hope the weather will be better.

Generally, at most big meets, the evening's congregation area is where bob.dents bbq end up, so unsure why people didn't think the big marquees would be the place this time  :-/ - nobody said to me that the marquees would be the meeting place, I just kind of assumed  :-/

Hmmm Bob couldnt make it - its all his fault   The first one he aint bbq`ing is the first one that isnt perfect  

[richardirv]

Well I'd just like to say that I am really gutted that some people didn't enjoy themselves, I'd like to think that I made a real effort to say hello etc. to everyone who attended but like it has already been mentioned, when there are so many people it is very difficult to have one large gathering, there is always going to be seperate conversasions going on whatever you do.

As for the Quiz and Evening gatherings being missed by people, I'm unsure why, it was quite clear what was going on and it would of been loud enough to hear from anywhere on the site, Invitations were not needed, and I didn't think people would need to be informed that the marque was for gathering in, I thought that would be obvious. I do understand that people do like to sit outside and chill etc, but for the most part it was a bit chilly and windy for most people thats why I think the marque's are great to have available to us.

I do feel somewhat that I am to blame for the music, Ian wasn't going to bring his speakers and I asked him to bring them as we had them last year and I enjoyed having some background music. Personally I really didn't think it was ever mega loud, and it did get turned down considerably as it got later, but maybe we didn't realise how much the sound was traveling. I can only apologise for that. To be honest peoples voices were probably louder than the music and yes we might of been a tad loud in the early hours but we were there to enjoy ourselves and that we did, Guy & I are traditionally the last up (ussually daylight before bed time) and again, apologies if we were too loud.

I think we can learn allot from the weekend and make changes for York 2010, I think the marque's can be placed much further away from the tents next year for one. All other ideas will be welcome.

I'd just like to thank Ian for all his hard work, I think he did a great job.  

[Robski]

Well me and mine all enjoyed the weekend,but if some members are posting it wasn't a good meet,we cant wait for Newent its going to be even better

[bob.dent]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

Yes I totally agree with you on that one TB. Though Newent was more together as in we were all close together and not spread apart. Newent was the first 'big' meet I had been too so was good to get to know everyone and this year hope the weather will be better.

Generally, at most big meets, the evening's congregation area is where bob.dents bbq end up, so unsure why people didn't think the big marquees would be the place this time  :-/ - nobody said to me that the marquees would be the meeting place, I just kind of assumed  :-/

Hmmm Bob couldnt make it - its all his fault   The first one he aint bbq`ing is the first one that isnt perfect  

  Might have known I'd get some blame!!

It's not always easy on your first big meet as everyone is a stranger until you introduce yourself and start chatting. The other problem is now we've had a few large meets quite a few members already know each other and as a result, tend to spend more time with each other.
I've done this myself at previous meets and it has nothing to do with being cliquey or unsociable - it's just good to see people that you've become friends with again. Personally, I still try and go round and introduce myself to new people but it's not always easy. As TB said, we do tend to gather in one big group in the evenings and it's up to individuals to decide if they want to join in the fun and banter.

Anyway, all things being well I'll be at the Anglia meet in July with the trusty barbie.

[miggcddave]

For those that had a less than good time, I'd suggest trying another meet, but ensuring that you do go to the evening gathering, which always tends to be a single large gathering.  Not always so easy with little ones, that I can appreciate.

During the actual days, many attendees have different things to do - eg, go out sightseeing, do some spanner twiddling, go out shopping, visit nearby friends etc - so often not any 'big' thing going on during the daytime.

I'm sure VX1, who attended Newent last year, will agree that the daytime does seem to be a bit more seperated than the single evening socialising (though I guess at Newent, due to the weather and the request to keep the cars on hardstanding, all the car work was done mostly in the same area).

Yes I totally agree with you on that one TB. Though Newent was more together as in we were all close together and not spread apart. Newent was the first 'big' meet I had been too so was good to get to know everyone and this year hope the weather will be better.

Generally, at most big meets, the evening's congregation area is where bob.dents bbq end up, so unsure why people didn't think the big marquees would be the place this time  :-/ - nobody said to me that the marquees would be the meeting place, I just kind of assumed  :-/

Hmmm Bob couldnt make it - its all his fault   The first one he aint bbq`ing is the first one that isnt perfect  

  Might have known I'd get some blame!!

It's not always easy on your first big meet as everyone is a stranger until you introduce yourself and start chatting. The other problem is now we've had a few large meets quite a few members already know each other and as a result, tend to spend more time with each other.
I've done this myself at previous meets and it has nothing to do with being cliquey or unsociable - it's just good to see people that you've become friends with again. Personally, I still try and go round and introduce myself to new people but it's not always easy. As TB said, we do tend to gather in one big group in the evenings and it's up to individuals to decide if they want to join in the fun and banter.

Anyway, all things being well I'll be at the Anglia meet in July with the trusty barbie.

well siad bob   you hit the nail on the head there  

[amigov6]

I'm reading all the posts & taking folks comments on board. I know what it's like to turn up @ a large meet not knowing anyone as i did @ the first Lakesmeet. I was a Newbie back then but made equally welcome by longer serving members & admins & thoroughly enjoyed myself. The Yorkmeet is Ians baby but i'm the one who pushed for members old & new to attend which you all did. I was thrilled to watch the list grow, but as with any "salesman" aftercare is as important as sealing the deal so to speak so maybe i've a lesson to learn there, i just did'nt want appear self important introducing myself to folk.
    We asked for this meet to be bigger than last year & it was but it's the first we've organized on this scale. I'll stay in touch with Ian meantime & we'll endeavour to address any issues. It was never our intention to make any of you feel left out or unwelcome.
       Guy

[Vamps]

I'm reading all the posts & taking folks comments on board. I know what it's like to turn up @ a large meet not knowing anyone as i did @ the first Lakesmeet. I was a Newbie back then but made equally welcome by longer serving members & admins & thoroughly enjoyed myself. The Yorkmeet is Ians baby but i'm the one who pushed for members old & new to attend which you all did. I was thrilled to watch the list grow, but as with any "salesman" aftercare is as important as sealing the deal so to speak so maybe i've a lesson to learn there, i just did'nt want appear self important introducing myself to folk.    We asked for this meet to be bigger than last year & it was but it's the first we've organized on this scale. I'll stay in touch with Ian meantime & we'll endeavour to address any issues. It was never our intention to make any of you feel left out or unwelcome.
       Guy

Guy, it was easy to introduce ourselves to you, I 'heard' you arriving, before I saw you