[SEL] Private shows

[Judge Tommy Turner]

George,

    I think there is a place for "engine folks only" get togethers.  I 
don't know that they should become more predominant that the general 
open to the public events however.  Sharing the interest of the old iron 
goes beyond just those that collect it.  At our local show we have 
several people that come each year just to watch them run, pump water, 
generate electricity, etc.  They don't own engines and aren't interested 
in owning the.  But, they sure like to see them once or twice a year.  
Some bring the grand kids (and great grand kids) to show them how things 
used to be.  If it ever came to the point that we were to limit 
gatherings to only those who collect the old iron, a great bit of 
history (along with the creation of future engine enthusiasts) will be 
lost.  I know there is the concern over liability.  But, an "engine man" 
getting his finger caught in an engine at a private get together carries 
just as much liability as a spectator doing the same.  Perhaps the 
eagerness to litigate would not be as strong however.  Just my 2 cents.

Tommy Turner
Magnolia, KY


> I received the following in an "offlist" message:
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>That's the beauty of having a bunch of autonomous clubs, rather than one
>national organization.  If one group pisses you off, you can go to
>another.  
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>WAPA safety rules require one rope, but a couple years ago I suggested
>two, so that's what we do when it's feasible.  I think that's the best
>way to go.
>There's only one show where I don't use ropes, but it's a private show
>in a guy's yard and the public is not invited.  
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>I suppose if all the clubs piss you off, you can make a WAIT club.
>Betcha all you'd have to do is give a couple months notice and folks
>would come from all over to attend your show! 
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>I wonder how many "private" shows there are?  Also wonder if that will
>be done more and more in the future as the insurance companies and
>lawyers make it more difficult for clubs to have shows where the public
>is welcome.
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>What do you think about private shows?
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>I've got several comments on this, but will wait to see if anyone is
>interested in this topic.
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>George
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>PS -  Rob, I'm not mad at any of the clubs. Most of us are in the hobby
>because it is something we enjoy doing.  If things change so you no
>longer enjoy a certain aspect of the hobby, there are plenty of other
>options available without getting mad.
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>PSS -  No WAIT club.  I got out of EDGETA politics and have no interest
>in getting involved in club operations and politics.  Besides I really
>don't have the time even if I wanted to.
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>PSSS - I could see having a private show.  I've got the room to put on a
>private one and also have neighbors that wouldn't complain.  However,
>not likely to happen.
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