The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows - Page 5

Burgs · 20-05-2008, 20:12

Im an old kodger that has been around utes all my life born and bred in the country and know live in the city but travel back to the country to ute shows. doesnt matter what you have an old beat up ute or a shiny new one modified or stock standard who cares through my eyes you are a ute enthusiest.

Long live the ute lovers

BeautUtes

trashman · 22-05-2008, 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLLY BOLLY

I absolutely agree, the old farts ute club is a great thing, however it is a little hard to provide positive comments to someone who can only provide mean spirited comments on this topic.

Just put the shoe on the other foot for a min Olly

They have spent Meany meany hours and a hell of a lot of there own Hard ernt cash organizing a great show and putting in a LOT of effort and thought into the games, judging criteria and the origination of the day with most of your complaints in mind and made a hell of a great day out of it with little to no complaints ..
And then you come along and rip into the ute seen altogether wouldn't you be a little pist off after all your hard work?
iv seen you put up mean spirted posts for less ...You dont have to like wat they say but atleast understand where there comming from ...

Rough Ride · 22-05-2008, 10:17

OK Olly, you are entitled to your opinion, however so is everyone else and also to disagree with you. Yes, the ute scene is changing, new people with a different approach are soming in, some are leaving for various reasons and this will always be the case. There is something for everyone at every show if you are prepared to look at things with an open mind and appreciate modifications even if they are not to your own personal taste. The drunk element is about, although they aren't in the majority but have you been to any other event, car related or not when there isn't an idiot or two, I know I haven't.
As for it dying I don't think so but it is hard for everyone to make some of the shows that are further out, mate $1.70 a litre for diesel isn't too friendly when you are going to travel 1000km or so round trip for a ute show, but some people do it if they can afford it to catch up with a few people and have a good time.
My two bob

Moo Ute · 22-05-2008, 11:10

Olly,
I dont know you...and after this final thread you have started..Im glad I dont know you. I dont need negative people around me. Life is too short.
You clearly have had enough.. each to their own. But is it really necessary to make such a scene about it as you exit? You have threatened to leave before and doing it again now.
I have learnt something over the years...If it feels good do it...if it doesnt then dont. If you are not having fun anymore at ute shows and the likes. Really I think its time you found something else that blows your hair back and gives you something to look forward to instead of trying to bring ppl down with this negativity on a subject that clearly alot of people love and feel quite passionate about. Their utes. You tell me?
Does it sound like anyone here is not a ute enthusiast?
If you dont like this life...get a new one. FAIR DINKUM!!! Enough is enough.

BeautUtes

Chasin Tail · 22-05-2008, 13:03

Well said moo moo...

mickey · 22-05-2008, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLLY BOLLY

I absolutely agree, the old farts ute club is a great thing, however it is a little hard to provide positive comments to someone who can only provide mean spirited comments on this topic.

I have just gone back thru this thread and don't see what I have said to be classed as "mean spirited comments" either than to tell you to go back to SA after you straight out said that you have a "hatred" for WA. I would love for you to enlighten me as to how I have been mean spirited!

roadrunner · 22-05-2008, 16:09

I would like to put my bef in here as well, does it matter whether you build up the ute yourself as i have or you get someone else to do it, does it matter what ute it is
( street rural bns ect.), most of the shows i go to in VIC i will talk to anyone, you do have your clubs that peolpe stick to but if someone talks to me i will chat to them, the major think that upsets a lot of people at shows is the judging ( when a street ute takes out rural ute etc. etc.), does it matter whether you drink at all or like a fish, everyone has a whinge every now and again, we are ute owners not try hards even if we are a try hard ute owner where still a AUSSIE ute owner

OLLY BOLLY · 22-05-2008, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moo Ute

Olly,
I dont know you...and after this final thread you have started..Im glad I dont know you. I dont need negative people around me. Life is too short.
You clearly have had enough.. each to their own. But is it really necessary to make such a scene about it as you exit? You have threatened to leave before and doing it again now.
I have learnt something over the years...If it feels good do it...if it doesnt then dont. If you are not having fun anymore at ute shows and the likes. Really I think its time you found something else that blows your hair back and gives you something to look forward to instead of trying to bring ppl down with this negativity on a subject that clearly alot of people love and feel quite passionate about. Their utes. You tell me?
Does it sound like anyone here is not a ute enthusiast?
If you dont like this life...get a new one. FAIR DINKUM!!! Enough is enough.

Negative!!.. Those who know me for real can tell you I'm about the least negative person there is, however as cars are my passion this sort of thing gets me fired up!!
Not a ute enthusiast hey??
I have owned 10 utes including my current one, and buying yet another one on saturday, all in all I have owned 39 cars (40 by saturday) in just 7 years..... And im not an enthusiast!
hmmm

BeautUtes

OLLY BOLLY · 22-05-2008, 19:29

ahhh well people, a man can only try his best.
I think this is the end of the road for me.
The last 7 years since my first show at the alexandra truck ute and hot rod show in '01 has been a blast.
I have made many friends, and had lot's of fun.
I have had run in's with mr. plod on more than one occasion but all this combined leaves great memories for the years to come.
I can no longer stand the piss poor attitude ute people seem to be all about these days.
THIS IS MY FINAL POST ON BEAUTUTES
1423 posts, 7 years of ute shows, 10 utes later.... IM OUTTA HERE... I have far more interesting things to do these days, My supra... My New fishing boat, and my new house mean far more to me than the "ute scene" ever will again. The scene has had it's ups and downs, however I am noticing it's on a massive downward spiral.. I just hope that one day the current generation wakes up to themselves, and the scene can go back to the good days.

I will however make the annual pilgramage to deni, But thats it.. NO MORE MUSTERS..

SO GOODBYE EVERYBODY, IT'S BEEN FUN.

STAY SAFE.

SIMON C. BECKER

20-05-2008, 20:12	#81 (permalink)
Burgs Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narangba Posts: 575 Rep Power: 2	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows Im an old kodger that has been around utes all my life born and bred in the country and know live in the city but travel back to the country to ute shows. doesnt matter what you have an old beat up ute or a shiny new one modified or stock standard who cares through my eyes you are a ute enthusiest. Long live the ute lovers __________________ You can ride a horse to water but you cant drive a UTE to petrol when shes empty

22-05-2008, 10:17	#83 (permalink)
Rough Ride Status: August 2006 Best 4X4 Ute! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Perth/Kimberleys Posts: 226 Rep Power: 3	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows OK Olly, you are entitled to your opinion, however so is everyone else and also to disagree with you. Yes, the ute scene is changing, new people with a different approach are soming in, some are leaving for various reasons and this will always be the case. There is something for everyone at every show if you are prepared to look at things with an open mind and appreciate modifications even if they are not to your own personal taste. The drunk element is about, although they aren't in the majority but have you been to any other event, car related or not when there isn't an idiot or two, I know I haven't. As for it dying I don't think so but it is hard for everyone to make some of the shows that are further out, mate $1.70 a litre for diesel isn't too friendly when you are going to travel 1000km or so round trip for a ute show, but some people do it if they can afford it to catch up with a few people and have a good time. My two bob __________________ I'm not crazy just misunderstood Aussie made and proud of it!

22-05-2008, 11:10	#84 (permalink)
Moo Ute Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Oz Posts: 272 Rep Power: 2	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows Olly, I dont know you...and after this final thread you have started..Im glad I dont know you. I dont need negative people around me. Life is too short. You clearly have had enough.. each to their own. But is it really necessary to make such a scene about it as you exit? You have threatened to leave before and doing it again now. I have learnt something over the years...If it feels good do it...if it doesnt then dont. If you are not having fun anymore at ute shows and the likes. Really I think its time you found something else that blows your hair back and gives you something to look forward to instead of trying to bring ppl down with this negativity on a subject that clearly alot of people love and feel quite passionate about. Their utes. You tell me? Does it sound like anyone here is not a ute enthusiast? If you dont like this life...get a new one. FAIR DINKUM!!! Enough is enough. __________________ DEJA MOO The feeling that I have heard this BULLshit before I know Im in my own little world, but its ok. They know me here. Trouble Incorporated

22-05-2008, 13:03	#85 (permalink)
Chasin Tail Status: Blaze of glory Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in griffith now 6 days of the week.. Posts: 306 Rep Power: 1	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows Well said moo moo... __________________ " PUT FUN BETWEEN YOUR LEGS RIDE A BULL"

22-05-2008, 16:09	#87 (permalink)
roadrunner Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Allansford Posts: 168 Rep Power: 3	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows I would like to put my bef in here as well, does it matter whether you build up the ute yourself as i have or you get someone else to do it, does it matter what ute it is ( street rural bns ect.), most of the shows i go to in VIC i will talk to anyone, you do have your clubs that peolpe stick to but if someone talks to me i will chat to them, the major think that upsets a lot of people at shows is the judging ( when a street ute takes out rural ute etc. etc.), does it matter whether you drink at all or like a fish, everyone has a whinge every now and again, we are ute owners not try hards even if we are a try hard ute owner where still a AUSSIE ute owner

22-05-2008, 19:29	#89 (permalink)
OLLY BOLLY Status: February 2006 Best Feral Ute! Join Date: May 2005 Location: in a box Posts: 1,416 Rep Power: 0	Re: The real reason for declining numbers at ute shows ahhh well people, a man can only try his best. I think this is the end of the road for me. The last 7 years since my first show at the alexandra truck ute and hot rod show in '01 has been a blast. I have made many friends, and had lot's of fun. I have had run in's with mr. plod on more than one occasion but all this combined leaves great memories for the years to come. I can no longer stand the piss poor attitude ute people seem to be all about these days. THIS IS MY FINAL POST ON BEAUTUTES 1423 posts, 7 years of ute shows, 10 utes later.... IM OUTTA HERE... I have far more interesting things to do these days, My supra... My New fishing boat, and my new house mean far more to me than the "ute scene" ever will again. The scene has had it's ups and downs, however I am noticing it's on a massive downward spiral.. I just hope that one day the current generation wakes up to themselves, and the scene can go back to the good days. I will however make the annual pilgramage to deni, But thats it.. NO MORE MUSTERS.. SO GOODBYE EVERYBODY, IT'S BEEN FUN. STAY SAFE. SIMON C. BECKER