Sign & Digital UK 2009

[Harry Cleary]

Have you tried firing up the time machine Dave/Rob?
http://www.archive.org/

[David Lowery]

That didn’t work Harry………BUT!!!! Found what I was looking for in my baggocrap that I brought back from last years show 😀
Also found Jill’s Custom Signs business card 😀

[Harry Cleary]

quote Dave n Rob Lowery:

That didn’t work Harry………BUT!!!! Found what I was looking for in my baggocrap that I brought back from last years show 😀
😀

Any sign of Elsmore’s wallet? 😀

[Robert Lambie]

quote Harry Cleary:

Any sign of Elsmore’s wallet? 😀

probably back in the Birmingham night club where we left big Dave. 😉

[David Rowland]

I know nothing about any night club… presume ur talking about Daverob

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Dave you will always be my Personal Jesus.
🙂
I think I still have a hangover from that last drink Rob bought me.
Love….Jill

[George Elsmore]

quote Harry Cleary:

quote Dave n Rob Lowery:

That didn’t work Harry………BUT!!!! Found what I was looking for in my baggocrap that I brought back from last years show 😀
😀

Any sign of Elsmore’s wallet? 😀

I took that home after you lot emptied it! :lol1:

[Peter Normington]

so should we be making plans for 2010?

who’s defo going?

Peter

[John Childs]

quote Peter Normington:

who’s defo going?

Me. :bigwink:

[David Lowery]

Moi 😀

[Dermot Howard]

Im thinking of going over for the day, No Night Clubbing though…

[Robert Lambie]

quote Peter Normington:

so should we be making plans for 2010?

who’s defo going?

Peter

already sorted everything mate… will post all info in the UKSG section of the site next week.

anyone wanting to reserve a spot can do, just get in contact with me a.s.a.p.
please leave questions etc for my post in the uksg section.

rob@uksignboards.com

[David Rowland]

at this current time, will be a daytime visit.

[Karl Williams]

quote Dave Rowland:

at this current time, will be a daytime visit.

Your just to scared to stay over this time. 😉

[John Childs]

quote Karl Williams:

Your just to scared to stay over this time. 😉

That’s the thought that ran through my mind. 😀

Stay over Dave. You’ll be fine. We’ll look after you. 😛

[Robert Lambie]

quote Dave Rowland:

at this current time, will be a daytime visit.

heard it… you say the same every year. 😉 :lol1:

[Harry Cleary]

quote Dave Rowland:

will be a daytime visit.

So we won’t be seeing the cape and fangs this year Dave?

[David Rowland]

for reasons that I cannot post … i may or maynot be there in the day now!

[Martin Pearson]

I’m hoping to be able to make it this year but as I have said that for the past couple of years I’m not going to confirm anything just yet 😳

[Dermot Howard]

I just booked the flights for myself and brother for the Wednesday. Ryanair €56 for 2 or Aerlingus €160 for 2. We are going with Ryanair

[Shaun Cleary]

Do you need 1 day or 2 at the show as this is my first time should I book a hotel and go for 2 days.

[Dermot Howard]

quote Shaun Cleary:

Do you need 1 day or 2 at the show as this is my first time should I book a hotel and go for 2 days.

I have never been b4 Shaun, I’m going for 1 day as i am very busy at the moment, as we are building a new house at the moment and then I have to do a little work also.

[David Lowery]

1 day should suffice Shaun 🙂

I only go for one day and go twice around the show and even have time for a :drink4:

Dave

[David Rowland]

I think we need an official BUMP…. 7 weeks to go! hint hint

[Jill Marie Welsh]

You need about a half hour for the show. I probably could get by with 15 minutes because I am not interested in machines.
4 hours in the show pub.
3 in the hotel pub.
At least one overnight, and about 3 days to get rid of the hangover.

[Colin Hibbitt]

you can count on me and roffs for the wednesday

were staying in birmingham town ccentre monday and tuesday night show wednesday

see you all on wednesday

[John Childs]

quote Jillbeans:

You need about a half hour for the show. I probably could get by with 15 minutes because I am not interested in machines.
4 hours in the show pub.
3 in the hotel pub.
At least one overnight, and about 3 days to get rid of the hangover.

Yay!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Sounds about right, except that I don’t get hangovers. 😀

For me the show is more about the opportunity to meet, mingle, and exchange ideas and experiences with my colleagues than to look at boring sign stuff.

Or, as one of our less dignified members once put it, a p1ss-up with a sign show attached. 😀

Wouldn’t miss it. 😀

[David Lowery]

quote John Childs:

Or, as one of our less dignified members once put it, a p1ss-up with a sign show attached. 😀

I wouldn’t say Shane was less dignified :lol1:

Dave

[Shane Drew]

quote Dave n Rob Lowery:

quote John Childs:

Or, as one of our less dignified members once put it, a p1ss-up with a sign show attached. 😀

I wouldn’t say Shane was less dignified :lol1:

Dave

I knew I’d get dragged into this somehow :lol1:

For what its worth, the wife an I hope to be there in 2013 😕

[Robert Lambie]

I actually enjoy the full show. yes it can be a bit boring walking round and round, but i do think it takes a good few circuits to actually stop and check out whats on offer. i normally arrive day one in the afternoon and leave day three when the doors are closing… or should i say, when the very hospitable staff on the Grafityp stand tell me thats the last of the free alchohol Mr L !! :lol1: :lol1:
seriously though… i don’t know how many times i have found some great products late on day 3 that i never saw over the previous days. maybe its just because there is less bodies buzzing about… but still…
i personally wouldn’t miss it… call me an anorak but i don’t think its all about making a purchase. your educating yourself to where our trade is heading and you owe your business that knowledge to keep ahead of your local competition.
i think the only thing that would stop me is an extreme workload, but i am lucky enough these days to have folk that can fill for me while im away.

as for meeting freinds, eating out and drinking… well that is just the cherry on the cake. i always have a great time and really enjoy everyones company.

[David Rowland]

great rob… now start the thread in UKSG 😉

[Liam Pattison]

Hi
i am thinking of buying a heat press in the next couple of months, was thinking of this one-

http://www.targettransfers.com/dynamic/ … MAXX4050BL

Do they have this kind of thing at the sign show? I went once a long time ago when i was too young to be interested.

Do they have heat press stands there? Do you think i should wait and go to the show to see some alternatives?

Thanks

Liam

[Shane Drew]

quote Liam Pattison:

Hi
i am thinking of buying a heat press in the next couple of months, was thinking of this one-

http://www.targettransfers.com/dynamic/ … MAXX4050BL

Do they have this kind of thing at the sign show? I went once a long time ago when i was too young to be interested.

Do they have heat press stands there? Do you think i should wait and go to the show to see some alternatives?

Thanks

Liam

definitely wait until the show mate. You can see a range and see them working in most cases

[Lynn Normington]

Liam you would be best to do as Shane says, there are usually quite a few and you can compare the market, "simples" 😀

Lynn

[Martin Pearson]

Liam, if you have a look at the sign & digital site you can see what suppliers are going to be there and then check their own websites for what they sell. That way you could go armed with a list of what suppliers you need to look out for so as not to miss one.

[Robert Lambie]

quote Liam Pattison:

Hi
i am thinking of buying a heat press in the next couple of months, was thinking of this one-

http://www.targettransfers.com/dynamic/ … MAXX4050BL

Do they have this kind of thing at the sign show? I went once a long time ago when i was too young to be interested.

Do they have heat press stands there? Do you think i should wait and go to the show to see some alternatives?

Thanks

Liam

as has been said, lots of press options and the like…
i dont do sublimation etc but i did buy the full kit for personal use.
i went for the T1 siser from grafityp. great machine and also bought the cap and pocket add-n presses that comes as bolt-on for the machine.
i might be wrong, but Grafityp seem to have the largest range of heat presses i know of. ide give their website a quick look before making a decision.
there are lots of cheap unbranded makes out there but i think its a good bet to stick with a good brand when your business is relying on it.

http://www.grafityp.co.uk/HeatPress/heat-press-main.htm

alternatively… derek seems to have something similar, if not same on sale just now. https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=45845

[Liam Pattison]

Hi there
thanks everyone for the advice. I just took a look at the website for the show and found that the suppliers of this machine (traget) are going to have a stand. So thanks for that tip Martin.

Rob, i’ve been emailing Derek Heron about his press and was on the verge of buying it, but my girlfriend is saying ‘buy a brand new one!’

I’m 100% confused, don’t want to take this thread off track, sorry!

Thanks again for all your advice, think i’m going to try to make it to the show.

Liam

[David Rowland]

I have bought something off Derek before, so I can vouch that he looks after his machines and even offer after sales support 😉

[Lynn Normington]

I have never bought anything from Derek but wouldn’t hesitate if was selling something I needed, I wouldn’t even want to see it first.

Lynn

[Shaun Cleary]

Whats a good hotel near the NEC, I assume there are a few.

One I have been looking at is

Premier inn

144 High Street, West Bromwich,
West Midlands B70 6JJ

£29 not bad at all.

Does this look ok, has anyone used this hotel.

[David Rowland]

did u not get my PM Shaun ? I suggested holding up

[Shaun Cleary]

Hi sorry read your PM after I posted.

Thanks for the information.

[Shaun Cleary]

Not having much luck with a reply from Robert Lambie on this ??

[Shane Drew]

quote Shaun Cleary:

Not having much luck with a reply form Robert Lambie on this ??

have you emailed him at rob@uksignboards.com?

[David Lowery]

I think he is still finalising hotel etc. He is getting short on time…..in fact, he is getting short :lol1:

[David Rowland]

Yes, last minute is not good especially as rail tickets get more expensive 😕

[Peter Normington]

quote Dave Rowland:

Yes, last minute is not good especially as rail tickets get more expensive 😕

No reason you have to wait for Rob to book your ticket Dave
😀
Peter

[John Childs]

quote Peter Normington:

No reason you have to wait for Rob to book your ticket Dave 😀

Especially as he told us that he’s only coming up for the day. 😀

[David Rowland]

no there is isn’t… but i am reflecting on the many and not myself.. its march and its 5 weeks away, the bargain deals are likely to be gone now as we got little momentum.

[Shaun Cleary]

is there actually a hotel booking or not I would be happy to know.

[John Macdonald]

Hello all.

Hope you are all well. Might turn up again.

J Mac

[Peter Normington]

quote Shaun Cleary:

is there actually a hotel booking or not I would be happy to know.

Rob usually does a group reservation for uksg members, at one of the hotels on site, not always cheap, around the hundred+ mark per room. But cheaper than going direct for an advanced booking.
he will get round to posting the details, but if you do a search in the uksg forum you will see previous years that have always been a huge success,
as a social gathering as well as seeing the exhibition

Have patience Shaun

Peter

[John Childs]

Try this one Shaun.

https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.p … 09&start=0

Search further and you will find other threads with photos of the festivities.

Have patience Glasshopper. 😀

[Shane Drew]

I’d be there in a heartbeat Shaun, just to enjoy the company of this lot again. The show is a bonus.

[Shaun Cleary]

This was in January though and it is now march ?

[Peter Normington]

quote Shaun Cleary:

This was in January though and it is now march ?

so?

[Shaun Cleary]

Thought it was getting a little late as that was stated a few times in the link you gave me.

If not that’s fine, I just want to know I am sorted for the show.

Thanks for the help.

Wonder where Robert is ??

[Peter Normington]

Shaun
Rob is a last minute man,
you have two options, wait for the organised pi55 up,
or gatecrash on the day 😀
Peter

[Harry Cleary]

You’ll be fine Shaun, just hum the Cleary family song! 😀 😀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I_6J7_HGHc

[Phill Fenton]

Then again – you could try the Fenton family song
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[Lorraine Clinch]

We are booked in to an hotel up the M6 a bit from the NEC, but got a 2-night all-inclusive deal – booze & food plus a swimming pool for £99 each – it’s worth the 30 miles or so trip.

http://uk.hotels.travelzoo.com/uk-hotel … mail_top20

In fact we booked this a while ago, they are now running the offer again.

[Tracey Vaughan]

defo going be nice to see some off the faces behind the photo’s and to personally say thanks for past help on threads xxxxx

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Tracey any time I see your pic you remind me of my cousin Sue.
(#2 in this pic, #1 is my brother Rege and #3 is my sister Janet)
This was last summer with only a few of my 99 cousins.
Sign UK is like a family reunion where you actually like your relatives!
😀
Although I do like most of mine.

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[Roy Roffey]

well….i think i got the deal of the century….

4 adults, return rail travel from plymouth, 2 nights in the 1 star travel lodge central on broad street…(down the road from the kebab shop )

£66 per person……

priceless…..

:lol1: :lol1:

[Harry Cleary]

but do you know 4 Adults Roy??? 😀 😀

[Peter Normington]

quote Roy Roffey:

well….i think i got the deal of the century….

4 adults, return rail travel from plymouth, 2 nights in the 1 star travel lodge central on broad street…(down the road from the kebab shop )

£66 per person……

priceless…..

:lol1: :lol1:

Knowing your track record Roffs, a total waste of money for a room you want use, 😀

Peter

[Phill Fenton]

If anyone’s interested they can stay overnight in my unit for £50 a head per night (Bring your own sleeping bag). It’s only a 45 minute flight to the NEC from Edinburgh Airport near where I stay.. so you can commute there and back easily in one day.

And for an extra tenner I’ll cook you breakfast 😀

[Peter Normington]

quote Phill:

If anyone’s interested they can stay overnight in my unit for £50 a head per night (Bring your own sleeping bag). It’s only a 45 minute flight to the NEC from Edinburgh Airport near where I stay.. so you can commute there and back easily in one day.

And for an extra tenner I’ll cook you breakfast 😀

You can stay at mine for £48 and I will include a free 1 hour wrapping course
whilst you eat your £8 breakfast

Peter

[Phill Fenton]

Scotland is beautiful at this time of year (puppy-eyes)

[Peter Normington]

quote Phill:

Scotland is beautiful at this time of year (puppy-eyes)

Luton has its beauty spots,

Peter

[Phill Fenton]

quote Peter Normington:

Luton has its beauty spots,

Peter

[Martin Pearson]

Can you book me in please Phill, it will save me the 15 minute drive from my place :lol1:

[Tracey Vaughan]

so peter book me in :lol1: tracey

[Gary Hamilton]

Can some of you nice ppl keep an eye on my son as sending him cos I cant make it and he a Sign & digital virgin he only 21 but good at his job and dont want him spending too much of my money .
Looking for a good hotel for him to stay as I think he going for full 3 days anyone recomend one also is anybody going from the North East as he planning to drive and he not to good with directions

[Shane Drew]

quote garyh:

Can some of you nice ppl keep an eye on my son as sending him cos I cant make it and he a Sign & digital virgin he only 21 but good at his job and dont want him spending too much of my money .
Looking for a good hotel for him to stay as I think he going for full 3 days anyone recomend one also is anybody going from the North East as he planning to drive and he not to good with directions

21! alone? with all those gorgeous women there? are you crazy? :lol1: :lol1:

[David Rowland]

im sure he be fine :lol1:

[Gary Hamilton]

Yeah i think he will be ok as i have decide not to let him take company cheque book as he got a habit of buying everyone drinks on company at parties then puts it down as networking .
He has already commented on how could pull a few good looking girls but dont think his 2 girlfriends (long stoey) would like it :lol1:

[John Childs]

quote garyh:

he got a habit of buying everyone drinks on company at parties

I don’t see the problem. 😀

[Shane Drew]

quote John Childs:

I don’t see the problem. 😀

:lol1: :lol1: how did I know you’d say that :lol1:

[John Childs]

quote Shane Drew:

how did I know you’d say that :lol1:

Probably ‘cos you’ve seen the inside of my wine cellar. 😎

[Shane Drew]

quote John Childs:

quote Shane Drew:

how did I know you’d say that :lol1:

Probably ‘cos you’ve seen the inside of my wine cellar. 😎

:yes1: 😛

[Phill Fenton]

Does it still have an oil collection tray and a few spanners and screwdrivers lying about Shane?

[Shane Drew]

quote Phill:

Does it still have an oil collection tray and a few spanners and screwdrivers lying about Shane?

I was privy to the secret trap door Phil… oooppss I think that was supposed to be a secret 😮