[SEL] Re: SEL Digest, Vol 17, Issue 8

[R & M Ingold]

I feel it necessary to again point out ,(And this is my main gripe in all of 
this), That due to the "Rules, Guidelines, whatever" We can no longer use 
our judgement to allow ' hands on' showing to the young, old or anyone that 
is not insured by the NHMA at a NHMA event.
I thought the object of the showing part of our hobby WAS to 'show , 
instruct and educate those interested but ignorant in the workings of our 
equipment.
Now surely, if we are able to get through a show without killing outselves, 
we should be able to be trusted showing a member of the viewing public 
details inside the enclosures. Will someone please tell me how many 
insurance claims have been made in Oz where a member of the public has been 
injured while in a compound nder the guidance of the owner/exhibitor?
I really am interestd to know these figures and the details of such cases. 
Then we could surely come up with a set of 'Guidelines' that allowed us to 
show things as we used to.( when visitors WERE allowed in under the care of 
an exhibitor.)
This shortsighted approach IS having the effect of keeping potential young 
people ,etc. from getting involved in the hobby.
I know, you have heard it all before but, I still thinkchange is needed.
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Cottrill" <adamcottrill at bigpond.com>
To: <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 8:34 PM
Subject: [SEL] Re: SEL Digest, Vol 17, Issue 8


> Hi Jeff,
>           Thanks for taking the time to write. Im not sure I quite 
> understand your concern. Again please bear with me!