BB-2 Ottawa Aug. 17-18-19

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Chris,

Rather than further threadjack Bob's topic, may I suggest you start a new thread to lay out your idea and gauge possible interest? Have you investigated the local MV community regards holdings and possible interest, for instance?

I will say only this, then the ball's in your court for follow-up: I welcome and will recognize and support any individual effort made by any of our membership to establish a show in their own stomping grounds mirroring the CC/BB operations. The requirements are loose but simple: that it not clash with any other show(s) which potential participants might attend; that proper accommodation and hygiene facilities be provided; that any necessary permits from local government(s) be obtained; that insurance issues be covered, either by the person(s) putting on the gathering or by the participants themselves; that the sale or consumption of alcohol to or by the vehicle drivers during the event be regulated while during the time when vehicles might be driven.

Common sense, most of it. Start small and build up - much more easily handled if kept within the 'family' until you're established (hell, I'm probably preaching to the converted, but what the hell). In any case, I'm sure others who have embarked upon this road will be happy to help with advce they've learned the hard way!

Good luck, Chris, and keep us posted.

Now, we need a show in southwest Ontario.....

Originally posted by chris vickery
Don't want to hijack the post here but....

My lovely bride to be Quebecois and myself are in the midst of a near north aquisition within the next couple months and I can see the possibilities of a gathering similar to CC or BB and was just wondering if another summer piss up would be in order for summer 2008???

We're talking North Bay Ontario region, just a hop, skip and a jump for our Ottawa and Montreal friends as well as those damn southerners from the wilds of Toronto and beyond...

Perhaps a feast of poutine, fresh pickerel and maybe some tarte au sucre for dessert? Might even ask uncle Boobie to provide that horrid concoction cretons as a side for brekkie next day.