Rich i read all your post with great interest no matter how contravertial they are and agree with most of them tbh. But i'm sorry to say i cannot agree with the above in red. I had every intention of comming to fest this year as some other members did but things change and can and did prevent it. My own personall circumstances were when i put my name down for Fest i was in full time employment. Then i got layed off due to cut backs and a last in first out policy. I applied for literally hundreds of job to no availl. I now have a part time job that brings home £550 a month if i'm lucky. This really did prevent me from attending Cougarfest and i was truly gutted about it !!
Ok i've waffled on a bit about my own reasons but my point is, just because people are unable to attend shows, it certainly doesn't mean they don't support the club.
I log on every day sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. I've given parts to a member and was pleased to do so free of charge. I've contributed to a few collections that have been arranged on the club. All these thing myself and others who are unable to attend shows have done gladly.
Personally i support this club whole heartedly and would do anything that was within my capabilities for any member.
Sorry about my rant Rich but with all due respect mate, i felt that a bit unfair.