However, first on the agenda was to review Geoff's octopus... The organisers dropped a bombshell a few weeks ago stating that 'Daisy-chain' electrical supplies were not permitted. This is weeks after we told them we only needed 1 socket outlet for the layout (because we daisy-chain additional socket outlets to suit the display space). Geoff had therefore produced a bespoke power distribution unit. A single plug top with a long lead fed into a black connector box with 3 hard-wired 6-outlet power strips on long leads. An ungainly 3-legged octopus, but one that hopefully satisfies the organisers. And yes, it's been pat-tested.
We used the list prepared for the Salisbury show and managed to pack just about everything in 2.5 hours.
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We also want to display information about the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association, but had nothing to put the leaflets on. With space in the cars at a premium, we found an old cardboard box and produced a collapsible pedestal, that was painted matt grey.
Finally, we reviewed the photos on the blog from when we packed the two cars for the Salisbury show to remind us what went where.
Roll-on Friday.
