Are you talking about the responses in this thread? Ya got me stumped. Jack.
No. I’m talking about a thread that I posted 2-1-09 - “Pay to Play Train Shows”. Turned out to be VERY unpopular. Zephryx
Jack,
There was a thread awhile back in which the poster suggested charging a HIGHER admission for children, in the Hopes of having Fewer children attend as the tend to get in the way, and are generally inconvenient to have around at a train show. He felt that they would be more enjoyable as an Adult only enviroment. That Idea flew ALMOST as well as a lead ballon,
Doug
Challenger3960 - The idea of the past thread that you now reference was that if people had to pay to bring the kids in, then they had kids who wanted to & were able to appreciate the show & would likely not cause a problem. AND since you seem to want to whine about that thread again, explain strollers at train shows. Zephryx
Zepheryx,
I was merely explaining to Jack (Rock Island 52) what thread it was that YOU were refering to, NOT whining about anything, it seems that we were each responding to his confusion at the same time.
As you stated, your idea of charging, more for children was not popular with many people, myself included.
People take strollers to all kinds of places, train shows included, I would suspect, so that they would not have to carry children if they were to get tired, as well as making them easier to control, so that they are less likely to grab/touch things that they shouldn’t. For me, no strollers don’t add anything positive to the experience, but neither do I see that many strollers at the shows that I attend, nor do I find that they create a substantial problem either. They are just a part of life, and no more than a minor inconvenience to ME, in MY experience.
Maybe, train shows are a different experience in the Mid-West, and on the East Coast, I don’t see many strollers at them, nor do I notice, DA STINK, as another, Respected member of this forum has mentioned.
I am Sorry, that Train Shows have not been as Enjoyable an experience for you that have been for ME.
Doug