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Topic: Blackpool date confirmed 2016
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 11, 2016 08:20 PM
I have to fully endorse how enjoyable conventions are, as well as being the places to pick up fantastic bargains and rare and unusual pieces of equipment. I first attended Blackpool in 1984 and became so hooked that I haven't missed one since. It takes a few hours to get there from south London, but it takes time to reach most holiday destinations, and for many of us Blackpool is a short holiday with a film convention thrown in. I think I've missed two BFCCs, at the most, since 1982 and that was due to clashed with major work events.
I must say, though, that Andrew deserves some credit for stating his perspective and politely accepting all the 'stick' that comes his way, when it it would be easier to keep a low profile and steer clear of this thread in the way that some UK collectors - who ALWAYS have a problem "this year" when referring to conventions - do!
But I'll offer theses words to Andrew: OK, I appreciate that you're often unavailable for work-related reasons, and even if you did come, you may not find any Super 8 to buy. But if you find you're available one year, I'd still strongly recommend coming to Blackpool because I genuinely think you would enjoy it. Considering that some people who completely gave up collecting film some time ago have such a great time that they can't resist it, how could someone such as yourself who clearly enjoys interacting with collectors via forums, fail to enjoy a chance to do so in person, in relaxed and friendly circumstances. And you would probably enjoy the film presentations too. And you can never underestimate the chance of something completely unexpected turning up, that you didn't know you wanted because you never knew it existed on Super 8! E.g. I've been an enthusiastic collector of trailers for over 30 years, and I recently discovered that a distributor that I'd assumed had never released trailers had actually released a whole series of them, corresponding to their other releases, in attractive plastic boxes!
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Andrew Woodcock
Film God
Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted November 12, 2016 12:12 AM
Thanks for those kind words earlier there Adrian, most appreciated.
I do indeed feel for some bizarre and unbeknown reason to myself, that it is I and I alone who has to continually make myself accountable as to why I am not attending this, that and the other convention if I'm honest.
I am not an ignorant person and this a is trait that I truly despise in others, therefore I will always see fit and see it as good manners and courtesy to offer an explanation each and every time, although I do have to admit, it does become tiresome now after so many occasions of being asked.
As I've explained, I like only Super 8mm, within that category, I like only a certain era of Super 8mm product (both hardware and software for want of a better term), I have all the hardware now that I will ever need in my lifetime and most of the films I ultimately seek.
If other "special" titles surface at a price I am comfortable with, I may buy some, but they simply have to be in near mint condition for me to remain interested in these products even then, before I will consider purchasing any.
Everyone I wish to speak with in this game on a regular basis, I do do.
Just as if I were at a convention, I am geographically restricted by who I may actually meet with up in person, but to those guys within the hobby I or they have a reason to meet with, then we both have done on several occasions, and some regularly over the years.
I have many many people I consider very good friends within this hobby, some I have met in person, some I have not.
for all those people who I consider to be my good friends in this hobby, there are no lengths I will not go to for each and every one of them as is appropriate for whatever the reasons.
Most of the time my work gets in the way of much I love to do via a fixed calendar, this includes following my beloved Manchester City whereby I can no longer justify buying a season ticket for them any longer. This is the same for the conventions at times, and many many other social occasions.
As said. I am a shift worker of a bizarre pattern, I have to simply work and live with that.
Politely I say,I hope this is the very last time I waste 10 minutes of my life both having to justify myself or having to continually explain my personal circumstances, all in the name of courtesy. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
[ November 12, 2016, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: Andrew Woodcock ]
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David Watson
Film Handler
Posts: 93
From: United Kinddom
Registered: Mar 2013
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posted November 13, 2016 02:51 PM
For anyone going to Blackpool for this coming weekends film
show, dinner and convention for the first time, I thought it may be useful to give some simple directions to the venue the Hilton Hotel.
When you get into Blackpool Head for the Blackpool Tower you can hardly miss it.From the tower make your way onto the main road right on the sea front, looking straight out to sea, you will be facing WEST, now simply turn right, you are now facing North,go along the main road keeping the sea on your left hand side, travel about 2km.and you will see the Hilton Hotel, it's a tall detached modern building in it's own grounds. The main entrance is on the seaward side,but the hotels car park entrance is on the adjacent side road
there is a barrier across the car park entrance so you will need to take a ticket from the machine to raise the barrier.Once you are parked up there is an entrance into the hotel from the car park, go up the stairs or use the lifts,go up one floor for the reception desk.
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