SHT Boat Show '18

Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Mon 17 Sep 2018 22:57
Southampton Boat Show 2018
 
 
 
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We arrived at the show at half eleven expected huge crowds now that there is no longer a London Boat Show. No crowds anywhere and no queuing to speak to the people we needed. Exhibitors all said the same thing “very poor weekend but a little more business today”. Both thrilled the sun was out but I was especially delighted to catch a chum passing by as we left one of the exhibition halls.
 
 
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We picked up our new satellite phone from Ed at the Mailasail stand, we chatted, posed for a picture and are very proud to have notched up over a decade as faithful customers.
 
 
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We visited loads of stands including Hydrovane, again proud to have been with them for over a decade and watched Will, the son of the inventor grow, marry, remain a fine young man and face of the company. Then we found my lids, stretchy ‘thingys’ that can be used instead of cling film, yet another practical present from my man...... Then we found ‘our find of the show’. I bought Bear a tiny 12-volt powerhouse that blasts cold air, enough to part your hair in three places. You never know, Sweaty Boy may be tamed and I no longer have to sleep in the shallow end of the pool, may no longer sleep in a pool at all.... I took pictures of the happy little gadget to send to The Scotties on Bear’s mobile, I asked him to email this picture to me and the title of said message reads.......Cooling for Hot Love       ....................I choose to remain silent, so silent..........
 
 
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That definitely called for a swift run to the Guinness stand where I settled to a long time favourite – Guinness and Cider. Bear had a normal pint of the black velveteen to the tongue and coupled it with a seafood paella. At six we gathered our room key. I had watched from last September and as soon as the Premier Inn released rooms in December I booked. So, so nice to be opposite the main entrance to the show. Key card gathered Bear needed to replace his discreet sized backsack for a cabin-size case with wheels, so predictable as to not waste breath on....... so off we went to M&S, Argos and Matalan. Returning via the car (moved from 13th floor down to 3rd) and Co-Op for bits for supper.
 
 
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Beds was soundo before the kettle was boiled. Nearly eleven thousand stomps and our feet were ready to rest.
 
 
 
ALL IN ALL THE HUNTER DID HIS GATHERING
                     A VERY SUCCESSFUL DAY