Vapefest 2013 My Experience!!

[philmepowers]

Yes vapex........I think they pulled out cos of the amount of time and effort that's needed to make something like this happen.......not easy when your working.....the upfront costs was problebly the deciding factor

[krakenecigs]

Aug 25, 2013 16:18:57 GMT philmepowers said:

Yes vapex........I think they pulled out cos of the amount of time and effort that's needed to make something like this happen.......not easy when your working.....the upfront costs was problebly the deciding factor

To be honest, I'm quite glad that Dorn & Co. didn't organise it. I think Wayne has done a sterling job since he took over the mantle FROM Cat & Associated commitee members of 2010. Although he did look decidedly stressed this year (and with every right), top bloke (and of course the helpers, especially Fiona running around like a blue arsed fly!). The magic of vapefest dies a bit for those who organise it I think and probably 80% of those who attend don't realise how much work goes into it all.

[Blownupdolly]

Aug 26, 2013 2:04:56 GMT krakenecigs said:

Aug 25, 2013 16:18:57 GMT philmepowers said:

Yes vapex........I think they pulled out cos of the amount of time and effort that's needed to make something like this happen.......not easy when your working.....the upfront costs was problebly the deciding factor

To be honest, I'm quite glad that Dorn & Co. didn't organise it. I think Wayne has done a sterling job since he took over the mantle FROM Cat & Associated commitee members of 2010. Although he did look decidedly stressed this year (and with every right), top bloke (and of course the helpers, especially Fiona running around like a blue arsed fly!). The magic of vapefest dies a bit for those who organise it I think and probably 80% of those who attend don't realise how much work goes into it all.

It certainly is very hard work organising events. I helped to organise just a small residents association kids day many years ago. The stress is unbelievable and you never enjoy the day as there's too much to think and worry about.

I had to go see Wayne at his house on Saturday. The furrowed stress lines had gone from his face and he was a whole new man I do know one thing. Next year will be very different. I read on UKV that it definitely won't be at the Moathouse, which, for me, is a good thing.

[ukric]

Aug 26, 2013 2:04:56 GMT krakenecigs said:

The magic of vapefest dies a bit for those who organise it I think and probably 80% of those who attend don't realise how much work goes into it all.

I can't speak for the others, but to me it's not even about the main event anymore, it's about the Friday and Saturday night, enjoying the company of those I typically only see once a year

VF is just something that breaks it up a bit and gives us something to talk about

[chrisjw]

Must admit ric, the liquid refreshments certainly played a big part..................

[ukric]

Aug 27, 2013 11:45:06 GMT chrisjw said:

Must admit ric, the liquid refreshments certainly played a big part..................

Yep, time to start thinking about what to brew for next year. Lager n cider I've decided on, but the bitter and wine I'm stuck on so far

[Balllsy]

Woohoo Ric's special brews yummm turns a quiet pint into a 3am trip over the step on the way back to the room pint