tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post9192009788192667886..comments2024-03-29T06:18:19.604+00:00Comments on Phil's Workbench: Calendar time - but is there a point? Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-17238349949313234192021-01-23T13:22:54.059+00:002021-01-23T13:22:54.059+00:00Phil, you didn't and that is one of the things...Phil, you didn't and that is one of the things I like about you, those words don't pass your lips like some other people. The hobby isn't dying, it wasn't dying and it won't die, it will evolve, what the old timers are used to will change, but those that prophesize doom just cannot see beyond their own narrow view of the hobby.Nick Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127175841352825227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-55966428865239493112021-01-03T18:56:17.505+00:002021-01-03T18:56:17.505+00:00I'd be happy with a test to visit the IOM, but...I'd be happy with a test to visit the IOM, but why would I want to come back?<br />Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-83119043937196597122021-01-03T18:47:15.491+00:002021-01-03T18:47:15.491+00:00Your view of politicians reminds me of the old jok...Your view of politicians reminds me of the old joke. How can you tell when a politician is lying? Their lips are moving.<br />Your view of the immediate future is very depressing Phil, albeit probably correct. I just hope the Isle of Man decides to open its borders this year to visitors, even if it means you need to have a Covid test. <br />Bill Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116385227555495929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-71373351496531303292021-01-03T18:41:57.781+00:002021-01-03T18:41:57.781+00:00Where did I say it was the death of the hobby? Where did I say it was the death of the hobby? Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-37123932151362174522021-01-03T18:04:48.340+00:002021-01-03T18:04:48.340+00:00Its the same with live music. I have tickets to gi...Its the same with live music. I have tickets to gigs that may or may not happen, some have already been re-scheduled. Venues have folded, as have equipment hire companies. Bands are struggling, relying on merch sales and their day jobs.<br />I miss gigs, even more than I miss exhibitions.Paul B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05278773151546187084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-14695030362581579492021-01-03T17:35:37.298+00:002021-01-03T17:35:37.298+00:00I don't think you are being pessimistic, I don...I don't think you are being pessimistic, I don't believe physical shows will return in 2021 and sadly I think that we are going to lose even more small independent model shops which didn't make the jump to an online presence in 2020 or before. <br />It is not the death of the hobby though, buying online is the new normal and forums such as RMweb are the future of sharing the hobby, along with virtual shows.Nick Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127175841352825227noreply@blogger.com