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Originally Posted by Rod Boesing (Post 209908)

A good enough reason on it's own not to pay a visit. *think

:)

How come?

Just Returned from the weekend at Llandudno, and it was a goes weekend, the weather has held off all weekend as it turns out!

One of the Attractions of Llandudno to me over other steam rallies is it is a bit different being in the town, rather than on a field. If you look at one of Dave's pictures, the black and white one, what a wonderful image it is, in a victorian town. It could be made even more victorian with various other exhibits, but I still like my weekend in Llandudno every year.

There is a lot of sourness about no rollers, I have a roller, and I know it would not be invited, but hey, there are lots of other rallies it would be made welcome at which I apriciate. There is lots of other interesting exhibits and exhibitors to see/chat to, which make up for it for me.

Anyway thats my oppinion, but then Llandudno is a special place for me anyway. :)

Greaat Pics Davidje, Captured the moment, and I love the black and white one. Hope you enjoyed the ride on the other old passenger carrying vehicle ;)

Cheers

Dave

I'm not sour at all about it Dave, after all, I am 250 miles away and never likely to be invited. I just find it a bit odd and unfortunate that arguably a very important part of the road steam story is not represented.

Its always been a very snobby event. I'm afraid my engines will never go there invite or not.

I looked at the images from 2 years ago and there seemed to be more going on then than there was this year. Some people may feel that these were an important part of the overall ambiance . . ..

The girl with the big balloons:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1798.jpg

SORRY, The girl with the big balloons:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1799.jpg

The girl with the long legs (and big balloons):

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1800.jpg

The two men in black cloaks with their truncheon in their hands:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1801.jpg

The man with the big horse:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1802.jpg

The trucks:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1803.jpg

The tractors:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1804.jpg

And last but not least, Miss Whiplash

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1807.jpg

But you can still talk to the birds:

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1805.jpg

Or walk along the prom. Some things will never change . . .

http://www.steamscenes.org.uk/tti/12/259_1806.jpg

The Horse and Dray was Deffinateley there Sunday not sure about the other days :)

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Originally Posted by contractor (Post 209966)

I was shocked by the amount of fairground rides, they were crammed in every street, whilst the steam section was put in a side street or out side the pub, I think the original idea of a Victorian weekend has long gone, what a great shame, I remember the whole of Mostyn Street crammed with engines and organs for its whole length.

i understand the amount of modern rides is due to the cost of the steam boys, road closures and insurance

i have to agree its just a modern fair with a few side attractions now

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Originally Posted by buzzy bee (Post 210021)

The Horse and Dray was Deffinateley there Sunday not sure about the other days :)

The Robinsons Dray Was in Knutsford as part of the May Day procession on Saturday.

John

Glad to see my next door neighbours were there for one day anyway. As for the pier I certainly hope it will change - back to what it used to be - and capable of permitting ships to call. Since 2007 the berthing head has been closed and the Balmoral and more importantly the Waverley cannot berth in Llandudno.

If that does change, and there are proposals afoot - I'll let you know.