[SEL] Portland PROBLEMS?????

[Curt]

Alec,
A few years ago you all may recall I utilized the SEL as a sounding 
board for a complaint I had concerning a policy of the Denton Farm Park 
show in North Carolina. The opinions of this group were unanimous and I 
made copies of many of the replies and included them with my letter to 
the directors of the Denton Farm Park show. The letter and your comments 
were instrumental in getting a policy changed.
Concerning the issue of Wayne Walker and family, I think it is unanimous 
that everyone agrees the value that Wayne brings to the Portland 
experience. Truthfully I never even noticed the items being sold that 
are in dispute, so they must not have been too imposing.
I believe it would be appropriate to make copies of the supportive 
comments about Wayne and send them (with a letter?) to the board of 
directors of the Portland show. I believe the consensus of the largest 
online organization of engine folk in the world would be of value to the 
directors as they debate their decision. It's a tough job they have 
knowing where to draw the line, and doing so in a timely fashion before 
matters get out of hand.
Curt Holland
Gastonia, NC

Alec Stevens wrote:

>Hi all,
> Wayne does have the best selection of good, common to rare engine trucks at
>the show and is a heck of a nice guy as is his family. It is a shame that he
>is not coming back unless he leaves his wifes clothes at home, I didnt
>mention but she also has a complete line of baby outfits/ hats scarves/etc.
>with the eng/tractor logo's which are very nice as well as being properly
>licensed with JD in order to use their logo.
>What is a real pleasure is to watch from across the isle the guys and gals
>who banter , blush and buy stuff.
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