NEC? It’s all happening on Traveldri Plus!

[Travelling Sam]

Hi All, if you are going to the NEC it’d be great to see you on Les and Jane’s Traveldri-Plus stand. Les, Jane, Pete and Sue have all sorts of new stuff happening on the stand this year. So please do come on over to stand G406 to check things out on your way round Hall 4.

Not only do they have a series of brand new stock items, but they have linked up with a very interesting company. Liking a good tease, I’m not going to tell you more now! But I’m sure you’ll like what’s going on.

And… they also have show specials, so check them out before they are gone!

Next news! Simon Gandolfi is launching his new book at the NEC on Traveldri-Plus! If you’ve read his last motorcycle travel book then you know what sort of treat you have in store with the new book. I’ve not been able to snag a copy yet myself but Simon has told me about some of the tales… you won’t be disappointed!

If you are there on the right days you’ll also get a chance to buy signed copies of books and DVDs from Chris Scot and Austin Vince.

Of course I’ll be with them book signing so if you are missing copies from the series I’d love to be able to sort you out. And here’s a thought. You are probably beginning to think about buying Christmas presents. How about a book or two of mine for your mates?

There, the shamelessly self-promoting bit has been done so now I can go back to being just me! Hope to see you at the show. Going to be good! Looking forward to it : )
All the best,
Sam

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

See you there.

 

[Dave Ett]

Will you be there for the whole show Sam?

 

[Travelling Sam]

Will you be there for the whole show Sam?

Hi Dave and Trippy,
Yup, every day, all day. Though Les has promised I'm allowed loo breaks : ) I really like this show and if they use the same layout ideas they did last year it'll be a goodie methinks. Did you both go last year?

 

[Dave Ett]

Not last year, but did the year before - bought "Into Africa" and had it signed by you there. Really ought to get the next one!

 

[SERVDAVE]

I shall see you at the NEC sam, looking forward to it, should be a good one!

 

[Travelling Sam]

Not last year, but did the year before - bought "Into Africa" and had it signed by you there. Really ought to get the next one!

Excellent - happy to oblige of course : ) Under Asian Skies is the next in line. Catch you soon.

 

[Travelling Sam]

I shall see you at the NEC sam, looking forward to it, should be a good one!

Great stuff! If you know the snow God, tell him to keep away this year eh : ) See you there!

 

[Bounce]

Am there on the Thursday with Mutley, so will make a b line for the stand...

 

[bladerunner]

I should be there about 2pm Thursday - do you want me to bring you a coffee Sam?

 

[judge]

I should be there about 2pm Thursday - do you want me to bring you a coffee Sam?

No he's not allowed ex-gratia coffee, it upsets the coffee/toilet break allowance and Les wouldn't like it, bring it my stand instead! ;-)

 

[Travelling Sam]

Am there on the Thursday with Mutley, so will make a b line for the stand...

Hi Keith, great stuff. Looking forward to seeing you guys!

 

[Travelling Sam]

I should be there about 2pm Thursday - do you want me to bring you a coffee Sam?

What a kind thought. Thank you very much! Though as the Judge says... But then, better ignore his wise crack about taking him one. It'll do his blood preasure no good at all

 

[STUBBS]

hoping to be there

 

[bladerunner]

Thank you very much!

White, no sugar?

I'll get Judge one as well, I do like my ultimatears iPod speakers!

I'll probably come by 4 wheels, last year I ended up in 6 inch snow near Mottram St Andrews!

 

[Travelling Sam]

White, no sugar?

I'll get Judge one as well, I do like my ultimatears iPod speakers!

I'll probably come by 4 wheels, last year I ended up in 6 inch snow near Mottram St Andrews!

Yup, that's the one. Cheers. : ) And Judge? He does do very good kit doesn't he! I was watching him work at one of the shows - he obviously really cares about doing things right. 4 wheels? All the more space to put purchases eh : ) Tell you what though, it would be really nice if the snow stayed away this year. Such a shame last wasn't it. Lots of people got caught out by it. Slightly overcast and dry will do it eh. Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

[King Rat]

There on press day (Saturday) and the set up on Friday, after photographing a bike destined for the show in Legs 11 first....girls dancing all over it.

I'll be on 2 wheels, as per normal. I liked the undercover parking they arranged last year.

 

[Travelling Sam]

There on press day (Saturday) and the set up on Friday, after photographing a bike destined for the show in Legs 11 first....girls dancing all over it.

I'll be on 2 wheels, as per normal. I liked the undercover parking they arranged last year.

Sounds like your job on set up day is going to be far more interesting than mine!

 

[Travelling Sam]

Phew what a day. Into the NEC by 7.45. Set the marquees up, unload the van, then head off to pick up more stock from Mark's farm storage (really helpful him making the space available for Les to use!!!), back to the NEC, unload, set up the racks, paint shelves and backdrops and hmmm, much more. Setting up the Traveldri-Plus stand is a bit like putting together a huge 3D jigsaw puzzle.
Around us a scurry of craftsmen putting up the show stands for the likes of KTM (just opposite us) and Kawasaki (about 20 meters away) and so on. Finally left just before 7pm and went on the hunt for my hotel (camped last night). And that’s it. Pooped now. Tomorrow should be a buzz. Looking forward to it.
And the pic? This is how we stood at around 8.30am this morning. Doesn’t look this way any more : )

 

[Travelling Sam]

Well, the stand doesn't look like the photo anymore. Now it looks more like organised chaos! We started at just gone 7am this morning and other than some major hassles with the electrics, the day has gone really well. All the shelving units are up, paint dried and it's beginning to come together. Some of the displays are done now too.
All around us things are moving along at a rate of knots. The carpets round the show are all down now and boy does that make a difference. Most of the manufacturers stands are up now and having the final tweaks before the bikes are rolled in tomorrow. And talking of which, Les has a bike on his stand. Yup, you read that right. Not going to say any more yet on that though
Oh, and if you are coming, don't forget that Simon Gandolfi is launching his new book on Traveldri-Plus
Catch you soon.
Cheers,
Sam