Paul and Hazel must be doing something right. Every open day I attend is more fun than the last one.
I very much enjoyed the company of group folk Roland, Philip, Martin, Dan, Gary (and Steve) and Colin, as well as bumping into other old friends. It was good to put a face to Bob Lester's name, and seeing his well restored Petter S type put my scruffy efforts well and truly in their place. I gather I missed Andy Milestone, which was a shame.
As I spent a fair amount of time engine sitting, I didn't get to chat to everyone as much I would have liked, though tending to the Tangye MLD7 gives a high reward/effort ratio. She ran mesmerisingly well, and when a chap showed up who remembered seeing it running as a kid, it made my day, particularly when he said it runs better now! Thanks to Dan for looking after the Tangye for a while, letting me grab a cuppa and get to see the rally line. An excellent selection of engines, I thought, and all running nicely. The auction was expertly managed by Philip and Dan.
I was knackered when I got home, and very, very grateful that none of the ewes were lambing tonight.
I didn't take any photos as I forgot my camera. I do hope some of the others have some pictures to share.
Regards, Arthur G