Thanks everyone for your comments...

I'm still aching from head to foot after all the lugging around of tables and chairs and numerous other things yesterday!

I should just clarify one point, as it would be unfair not to....  The basic organisation is actually down to three of us in the Darlington club. Walter Snowdon handled the arrangements at the club and recruiting volunteers, I handled publicising the event and dealing with emails and phonecalls from those that wanted info, and Bob Golder dealt with the paperwork and finances etc. And then of course all the club members that gave their time so freely on the actual day....

So there is no way I can take credit for everything - I'm just one little cog in the wheel.

Eddy

I should have known that a Scotsman was handling the finances!

Bob's doing a better job than that other Scotsman's doing at Westminster!

One of our visitors to the show had a model on static display called Coeur de Lion.

Sadly I don't know his name or where he was from (Wales I think?). If this was your model, or you know the chap that built it, please get in touch so we can add your details to the photos from the day....

At first it looked like a nice little paddler, but the more you looked, the more detail you could see! A gorgeous model for which the builder deserves credit!

If the model was yours and your a member of the forum please post to let us know, or alternatively email me at eddy.matthews@paddleducks.co.uk

Regards
Eddy

Hi Eddy, Walter and Bob,

many thanks for organizing the Paddlerday, also a big thank you to your club mate's for their help. It was a pleasure to see you all again at this gorgeous day. There is nothing we could ask for more, so i keep the fingers crossed for next Year's Paddlerday.

Kind regards Hans

Thanks Hans,

I'm glad you had a good time after making such a long journey - Thankfully the weather was great which always helps!

We'll start planning next years event soon, and of course I'll post full details on the forum as they become available.

Regards
Eddy

Always a pleasure to meet friends in a pleasant atmosphere Hans     Glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to next year. 

I've uploaded another 60 photographs from the day, these were taken by Joe Hardy of Tynemouth MBC - Thanks Joe!

Some of these give a better idea of how many models were on the water, and how many people were sailing....

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/mkportal/modules/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=92&page=6

Regards
Eddy

Yet more photos, this time from Angrew Gray of Edinburgh MBC. Thanks Andrew!

His photos start at the bottom of page 10 in the gallery....

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/mkportal/modules/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=92&page=10

Eddy

More great photos really does look as if i missed out on a good days sailing. If i could only get the correct numbers this Friday i could do more sailing.

Good selection of photos of the paddler day,
but come on Eddy there is one missing and I voted for it as best in the show.

Surely Hans JEANIE DEANS warrants a photo!

Quote from: sandystrone on September 25, 2009, 09:09:39 PM
Good selection of photos of the paddler day,
but come on Eddy there is one missing and I voted for it as best in the show.

Surely Hans JEANIE DEANS warrants a photo!

The vote was for Best Paddler On The Water Sandy, and I don't remember Hans sailing his Jeanie Deans

You can see a photo of it here: http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4795.0

Regards
Eddy

If one of you pay for it i make the van watertight and sail on the pond to get the prize for the best novalty model on show

regards Hans.

but is it allowed to sail models with petrol engines on your pond???

Hello Hans- We dont allow any form of infernal combustion engines on the water. BUT if you opened the windows and used CANOE PADDLES you have the perfect paddler!. regards, Walter.

and everyone aboard starts soon steaming

After numerous counts and recounts, we have eventually figured out how many models were at this years show.... In 2007 we got about 25 entries, 2008 saw around 35, and this year we got 42 - Of those 42, 34 sailed at some point during the day!

So each year we've steadily increased the numbers of boats, and the number of visitors. I hope that shows we're doing something right, and people enjoy the day?

Visitors travelled from Wales, Tyneside, Northumberland, Teesside, various parts of Scotland, as well as Hans and the crew from Germany and Switzerland.

Lets see if we can get 50 plus models at next years show!

Regards
Eddy