FV601 (R.I.P.)

Well I used to go by the handle of DaemonStorm on a chatsite I used to frequent but though it a little daft to use it here so did no more than use the FV number for my favourite vehicle. Saladin FV601 My 11 year old sons handle is ........wait for it ......Son of FV601 :-o Makes you wonder doesn't it ?

Yes Steve, take a look at the second link Ian has posted and it gives more details there. Look forward to seeing you Sunday ;-)

Relax and Chill out :roll: Always can do recce's on the stalls as they show up as well. Go for a swim (recommended if its as hot as last year) Tweak the vehicle a little before the onslaught of the arena meet some of the people you should be meeting but never manage to get the time to do so during the show :whistle: So all in all plenty to do really :evil: :evil: Paul, where are you thinking of setting up this year? Same place as last year?

For those not going on the IMPS Frostbite Run why not drop along to The Essex MVT Bum Freezer at Walton Hall on Sunday 7th Militaria stalls and cafe onsite Free entrance to MVT Members and anyone bringing a Military Vehicle

Perhaps a hit man from the Stolly Forum got him :evil: :evil:

Ok Folks now dont panic but has anyone noticed just how quiet Artist Rifles has been over the Holidays? OH NEIL !!!! WHERE ARE YOU??? There now that just might grab his attention :evil: :evil: :evil:

Whilst those people are removing themselves from the genepool as you put it, it is those of us with common sense that suffer due to their actions. And quite rightly as Ian has said it is not those with common sense the warning was aimed at. When we provide pyro's for a show be it re enactment or just a firing display we follow a sensible and safe code of practise that ensures as much as possible that no one gets hurt. We are aware of the effects that the items we use produce as well as being able to direct blasts in such a way that a man can be standing 3 feet away and be perfectly safe. Everyone involved in such a display knows where and in what sequence the explosions will take place and in knowing that do not get hurt. Could you imagine what it would be like if that system was not in place?

Sounds good Rob

Happy Birthday Sue Have a great day :-D

I also happen to be a person who can no longer fire the weapons I used to own due to the crass stupidity of others who thought it was a bright idea to go around blowing people away. And FYI I do happen to be a health and safety officer for construction so I DO happen to know what I am talking about. Do I agree with all the unneccessary BS that accompanies anything these days? Not in a million years but whilst we happen to have certain elements of our society not acting with a modicum of common sense that BS will remain. I'm as p issed as you about a lot of things and agree that the Old fashioned way of gaining common sense is a good thing but until things change we have this "nanny society" with us. Rant over

Would just like to echo Karoshi's words here, these are NOT toys. Standard training in awareness for All thunderflashes was to place an empty ammo can over one and stand well back. It DEFINATELY made all aware of the very REAL danger of having one of them land close to you and go off. Speaking of certification, Lee can back me up on this, we saw some very interesting pictures of people who were treating these things as toys. Suffice to say that those who can still see are having a hard job holding things. Pyro's are effective for displays and effect, but dont forget they are still explosives and as such should be treated with the utmost respect.

Happy New Year to one and all

Welcome to the madhouse Jim ;-)

Great pictures and looks like it was a great day. Just a word of caution though as the site was originally a cordite factory. As with the Gunpowder mills at Waltham Abbey there are still restricted areas where risk of explosion, chemical burns and other nasty bits and pieces are still possible. (Rapier Rob can confirm this). Not being sure if this particular site was used in the manufacture of cordite rather than just the preparation of shell packing I personally would be a little cautious in my investigation. Sorry if this has placed a bit of a damper on the day, it was'nt meant to.

Good to see you finally got here Andy Merry Christmas to you as well Mate

Having a great turnout for our first show despite the weather (see Lee's post) Spending time with a great bunch of friends Finding a basket case rare Ferret for restoration (at a Very very reasonable price) and on the evil side :evil: Peeing off some narrow minded people both here and at our local MVT "Don't ya just love it when a plan comes together" Its my hope that 2007 will be a lot better

I was there at that time Neil , finally left in 74 but used to drop back from time to time to keep up my hours, left with a "C" license and held the record for a while for length of flight after a day of exceptionally good thermals. Good times and a great place Which squadron ATC were you with? Mine was 1147 (Barking) Flt Lt. J. Jopson as CO

How about a manual for the Stolly Neil ? ;-) Am sure that should be top of the list :-D (ONLY KIDDING)

Those were the days indeed Richard, Examiners were a different breed then as well especially the one who I took my test with. The emergency stop was a particularly "hairy" experience as he literally leapt from the pavement in front of me. Nearly got him :-o :-D Best test I took though was my RAF driving test when I was a cadet at 614 Gliding School RAF Debden. 15 at the time, up through the gears and down, twice round the perimeter track and then back to the MT section for a cup of tea. I think about 15 minutes in all and then emerged as a fully qualified driver. (was a bugger when i took my civvy test though as I had developed too many bad habits by the time I was old enough to drive legally) :-D

I used to be of the belief that when one had reached 21 one could ride any bike. That was until i was pulled over one day whilst riding my BSA A10. I was lucky enough to get a test in and pass before the court date so was lucky to have the Magistrate look upon it as a mistake on my part but I doubt they would do such these days (this was back in the 70's) Not 100% sure what the law is now but it used to be up to 250cc on an ordinary licence acting as a provisional. Apparently that changed to having to be of a certain age (21 I think) to use a 250cc MC and if you were younger you were limited to a 50cc (hence all the FS1E's that were about) Sorry i cant help more

And for you DCLI Ihnen frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches neues Jahr wünschen ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Its really good top see these old girls being put through their paces as they should be rather than seeing the owners taking a cloth to the tyres wiping off the blades of grass :-D

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention Joe's Garage

Emerson, Lake and Palmer Bennie the Bouncer

62.279 Yayyyyyyy :beer: :bow: :bow: :bow: