At last - sense from my pal
@Aid
The only show in the last few years I have attended is Swavesey. Mainly because I go with Aid - and get to spend time with Mark Squires, Telboy, Phil Dixon, PoiBug, Nik M, Wayne, Martin Ayub and the TAXMAN and a few others of the 'good eggs'. In that weekend I tend to drink a lot, laugh a lot and dont actually play 'that' much.
I enjoy watching the locals enjoying themselves on the great games people bring along. The sunday I do not enter the competition - it does not interest me. I however enjoy the chat, sitting in the sun and eating the sunday lunches.
Personally I would love the old days of pinsanon to come back, pre 'pinflation'
It would not bother me if there is a competition or not at these events. I know for quite a few folks the competition is the big part of the event. Back in the days of the 2 Villa Park shows, the competition was a small part of the show - and expertly organised by Mr Ayub. I do also believe World Ranking Points did not get a mention (unsure of this!)
I wish all the best to the organisers of Daventry - it is a bloody hard thing to sort out. It takes so much - I would also doubt they would get a 'wage' out of it - if they do, they deserve every penny.
These are just my thoughts... take them or leave them.