Parramatta Collectors fair organiser caught up in scandal

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Originally Posted by The_Damned

I was just thinking we should try and at least have one meet a year if nothing else eventuates.

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Agreed. While we didn't do it last year the BBQ is a great day :)

Personally I like the idea of meeting at Westfields every 3 months anyway.

The BBQ is more fun, I agree but it's weather dependent & more work to actually organise (which goes to waste it if rains). Just my 2c..

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Originally Posted by dirge

Personally I like the idea of meeting at Westfields every 3 months anyway.

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I'd very much like to see this continue going forward. ;):)

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Originally Posted by dirge

Personally I like the idea of meeting at Westfields every 3 months anyway.

The BBQ is more fun, I agree but it's weather dependent & more work to actually organise (which goes to waste it if rains). Just my 2c..

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Yep, and at 10am instead of 8... preferably. ;)

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Originally Posted by dirge

Personally I like the idea of meeting at Westfields every 3 months anyway.

The BBQ is more fun, I agree but it's weather dependent & more work to actually organise (which goes to waste it if rains). Just my 2c..

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Originally Posted by Tober

Yep, and at 10am instead of 8... preferably. ;)

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Agreed. BUt as Trent pointed out, a BBQ once in awhile in one of the meets would offer a variation and extra fun to look forward to especially on months that are weather friendly for such outdoor fun. :):)

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

How did you guys originally find out about the parra fair?

Not the scandal, but the fair itself

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Word of mouth... but this was YEARS ago... I've been going there for well over a decade now. IIRC we started having organised meets at the Parra Fair in 2007.

August 19, 2007
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Btw, without the Parramatta Fair itself, what do you guys think would be a decent starting time for Parramatta Fan Meets? Because back when we used to have CBD meets we started at 12:00 and finished later, whereas Parra Meets we start before 08:00 and typically finish before midday. It'd be nice to sleep in a little bit on Sundays now that there isn't a Fair to have to line up for (and Sunday is the only day that I don't have to get up early for :p), although I'm not necessarily saying we should start as late as 12:00. Whaddaya guys reckon?

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Originally Posted by dirge

Personally I like the idea of meeting at Westfields every 3 months anyway.

The BBQ is more fun, I agree but it's weather dependent & more work to actually organise (which goes to waste it if rains). Just my 2c..

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I don't really see the point in meeting at Westfields as most of is import our toys, so there is no real hunt like years gone by.

Of course it can be a great contingency plan if the BBQ is washed out.

Yeah, I think the advantage of meeting in the downstairs Westfields food court is the comfort/convenience factor. :) People coming in by train would have a shorter walk, and even drivers can choose to park directly inside Westfields -- both of which would be extra convenient if it was urinating down rain outside. It might also be more convenient for any late comers and new attendees to find. ;) The barbecue could still be done perhaps once a year -- I think end of year would be good (and also summer weather would be better for it anyway).

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Originally Posted by Bartrim

I don't really see the point in meeting at Westfields as most of is import our toys, so there is no real hunt like years gone by.

Of course it can be a great contingency plan if the BBQ is washed out.

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It's not about the shops, it's about the covered, indoor location that's an easy landmark & taking crappy weather out of the equation. As Gok alluded to, it's also much easier for those arriving by public transport.

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Originally Posted by dirge

It's not about the shops, it's about the covered, indoor location that's an easy landmark & taking crappy weather out of the equation. As Gok alluded to, it's also much easier for those arriving by public transport.

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Yep. The BBQ should remain a once a year thing, mainly due to the logistical issues if nothing else. I'd still attend the food court meet. 9 or even 10am as Tober suggested would be a good time. It's a nice place to meet where we we don't have to give a damn about the weather :)