M5Clive Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Now I know you're fibbing..... Anyone would think I have a reputation for being thrifty............................? Sorry, I've got to go now as my favourite TV programme is about to come on and it has taught me more about successful business practice's over the years than any series of The Apprentice............. ........................."Grandville, f f f f fetch your cloth." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Some here I recognise Clive.............. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7589207.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Convoy Participants booked in as of July 1st 2011 Dave Griffin (Essex) - Diamond T 981 Grey Radley (Essex) - White M3 Half Track Dave Wright (Suffolk) - Dodge WC-62 Jimmy Snowling (Suffolk) - Dodge WC-51 Dan Snowling (Suffolk) - GMC 352 Peter Snowling (Suffolk) - Dodge Carryall Roy Baker (Suffolk) - Autocar U7144T - Follow the restoration thread on HMVF. Tony Butt (Suffolk) - Dodge WC-63 Jerry Hill (Suffolk) - Morris Commercial Kevin Goodwin (Suffolk) - Bedford QL (GS) Andy Dickinson & crew (Shropshire) - Harley Davidson WLA x 2 Brian Slingsby (Yorkshire) - Willys MB Lindsey Smith (Suffolk) - Willys MB Howard Wade (Suffolk) - Dodge Carryall Me (Suffolk) - GMC 353 'Sticky Six' Me (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Me (Suffolk) - 41 Chrysler Staff Car Kevin Gant (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Tony Goff (Suffolk) - GMC 353 (Engine rebuild now completed!) / Clarket Malcolm Holland (Wiltshire) - WC-51 Kevin Taylor (Wiltshire) - Willys MB Jack Beckett (Dorset) - 1997 3 Man pup tent with mahogany poles & winter lashing straps Joris (Mod) (Netherlands) - 1974 Millets 4 man bivouac tent with extended porch awning, and stainless steel pegs Hugh Saunders (Norfolk) - GMC 353 Eric Hemmings (Essex) - Ford GPW Eric Elmer (Essex) - Willys MB & Trailer Richard Taylor (Suffolk) - GMC 353 / Dodge Ambulance Wyn Davies (Clwyd) - GMC 353 Wyn Davies Mate (Clwyd) - GMC 353 Wyn Davies Mate (Clwyd) - Dodge WC-52 Mick & Gaynor Bavin (Bedfordshire) - GMC 353 Nick Pennistan (Lincs) - Cushman Package Kar and Cushman 53 Mike Davies (Essex) - White M3 Half Track Richard (Cubed) Rixon (Hampshire) - GMC 352 (Will the little-ends have stopped knocking?) and 105 Howitzer Bill Bourne (Suffolk) - GMC 353 DUKW Rick Salmon (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Derek Estlea (Suffolk) - Willys MB Beans Means (David) Hines (Norfolk) - Willys MB Tom Watts (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Paul Hopwood (Shropshire) - Willys MB Bodge Deep (Cumbria) - Ford GPW Sarah Bond (Norfolk) - Willys MB D Fulton (Norfolk) - Willys MB Malcolm Weale (Norfolk) - Ford GPW Simon Roberts (Yorks) - Willys MB Steve Dobson (Yorks) - Willys MB Fred Astbury (London) - Ford GPW Dave Austin (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Tom Abbott (Essex) - WIllys MB Ed Abbott (Essex) - Matchless GL3 Alan Roper (Suffolk) - WC-56 Doug Brown (Suffolk) - GMC 353 Edited July 6, 2011 by M5Clive Poor Geography skills ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Not looking very promising for the truck to be there :cry: But by god I am going to give it a damn good try.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Not looking very promising for the truck to be there :cry: But by god I am going to give it a damn good try.... Looks like your going to be a serious contender for the 'Individual that has made the greatest contribution to the event' award Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Not looking very promising for the truck to be there :cry: But by god I am going to give it a damn good try.... Come on R Cubed we all know that it can be done and the site would not be the same with that large empty space for your tent. Cubed-in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Come on R Cubed we all know that it can be done and the site would not be the same with that large empty space for your tent. Cubed-in-law :yay:Hiya dad!!!!! I am cracking the whip on him and he is working his little wotzits off. What we need is good weather (so he stays outside longer), all the nuts and bolts to come off easily and a very simple and quick change of whatever it is he needs (and of course for Rex to have the bits in stock!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Come on R Cubed we all know that it can be done and the site would not be the same with that large empty space for your tent. Cubed-in-law Rest assured their will be no large empty spaces at Hardwick - Even the termites are moving out for the weekend to make extra space for us moving in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Just to advise that regular forum contributor 'NOS' has successfully completed the rebuild of his GMC 353 270 engine in time for the big weekend and is now enjoying a week off work to recover from the experience! Wizzo ! Edited July 6, 2011 by M5Clive Can't spell ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) To be honest it wasn't looking good at one point, and I was getting used to the idea of being confined to the airfield on Saturday, dragging reluctant Mustangs around with the Clarkat and doing 1/4 mile timed race-offs down the grass strip against Nick's Cushman ice cream vendor's scooter :drive: Edited July 7, 2011 by N.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 :yay:Hiya dad!!!!! I am cracking the whip on him and he is working his little wotzits off. What we need is good weather (so he stays outside longer), all the nuts and bolts to come off easily and a very simple and quick change of whatever it is he needs (and of course for Rex to have the bits in stock!) Hello Rosie. How is the re build going R Cubed did not seem to confident with his last write up Cube -in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Hello Rosie. How is the re build going R Cubed did not seem to confident with his last write up Cube -in-law :cry::cry: Well The cubed one called Rex today but sadly he is at a show so cant supply the parts needed tomorrow, this will mean that the truck and gun will not be making an appearance at Bolero (Oh dear that sounds like I am blaming Rex!!!!!!!! Sorry Rex :kiss:) We will however still be coming up and will stay in a hotel type something over the weekend. Wouldnt miss it for the world!!!!! So we will be looking for a truck to ride in (fuel money will be given of course), maybe a tent to change in on the Saturday evening. The up sides are:- We wont need to fork out £600+ to transport us up there (though I can guess where the savings are about to be spent, *Rosie blows more kisses at Rex!) The cubed one does not have to work like a nutter to get it all finished (which is lucky as I am on the razz tomorrow all day with girlies from work!) I get to sleep in relative comfort for the weekend, someone else cooks my breakfast and makes my bed :cheesy: See you in 7 days time!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 :cry::cry: Well The cubed one called Rex today but sadly he is at a show so cant supply the parts needed tomorrow, this will mean that the truck and gun will not be making an appearance at Bolero (Oh dear that sounds like I am blaming Rex!!!!!!!! Sorry Rex :kiss:) We will however still be coming up and will stay in a hotel type something over the weekend. Wouldnt miss it for the world!!!!! So we will be looking for a truck to ride in (fuel money will be given of course), maybe a tent to change in on the Saturday evening. The up sides are:- We wont need to fork out £600+ to transport us up there (though I can guess where the savings are about to be spent, *Rosie blows more kisses at Rex!) The cubed one does not have to work like a nutter to get it all finished (which is lucky as I am on the razz tomorrow all day with girlies from work!) I get to sleep in relative comfort for the weekend, someone else cooks my breakfast and makes my bed :cheesy: See you in 7 days time!!!!!!!! As the cubed gang will not have there own means of transport, I too (Rosie's father) will be looking for a ride on the outings, will like to take loads of photo's on the visits to the different airfields and on the drive between them, will be grateful to any offers. Cube-in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 As the cubed gang will not have there own means of transport, I too (Rosie's father) will be looking for a ride on the outings, will like to take loads of photo's on the visits to the different airfields and on the drive between them, will be grateful to any offers. Cube-in-law There is always room for a little one Dad!!!! I am sure we can squeeze on somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 There is always room for a little one Dad!!!! I am sure we can squeeze on somewhere Bummer Rosy but as we know there is always a plus side! Jump in with us - you have to be in a Mans Truck! And the Cube -in-Law too - but he isn't allowed to take the pee out of me:blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 but he isn't allowed to take the pee out of me:blush: Oh, that was the main reason I was going........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Bummer Rosy but as we know there is always a plus side! Jump in with us - you have to be in a Mans Truck! And the Cube -in-Law too - but he isn't allowed to take the pee out of me:blush: Hello Jack. I thought that was part of the enjoyment over these weekends to take the pee out of people, you know it makes sence, looking forward to seeing you again. Cube-in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 There is always room for a little one Dad!!!! I am sure we can squeeze on somewhere Whats with the "little one" Rosie you trying to tell me something. Might have to delay my departure from here on Friday 15th July, been requested to finish of a job at work that day. With interment of left overs, you follow. Cube-in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 :cry::cry: Well The cubed one called Rex today but sadly he is at a show so cant supply the parts needed tomorrow, this will mean that the truck and gun will not be making an appearance at Bolero (Oh dear that sounds like I am blaming Rex!!!!!!!! Sorry Rex :kiss:) We will however still be coming up and will stay in a hotel type something over the weekend. Wouldnt miss it for the world!!!!! So we will be looking for a truck to ride in (fuel money will be given of course), maybe a tent to change in on the Saturday evening. The up sides are:- We wont need to fork out £600+ to transport us up there (though I can guess where the savings are about to be spent, *Rosie blows more kisses at Rex!) The cubed one does not have to work like a nutter to get it all finished (which is lucky as I am on the razz tomorrow all day with girlies from work!) I get to sleep in relative comfort for the weekend, someone else cooks my breakfast and makes my bed :cheesy: See you in 7 days time!!!!!!!! Shame about the truck folks, but thats how it goes sometimes. Not to worry - As you say Rosie, at least you will be able to enjoy the event without both of you having hardly any sleep in the week leading up to the event! Their will be plenty of room for passengers in other wagons for sure. At least that is one less low-loader to have to find a parking space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Right, one family room booked for 2 nights in a nearby premier inn!! See you all Friday :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiesdad Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Shame about the truck folks, but thats how it goes sometimes. Not to worry - As you say Rosie, at least you will be able to enjoy the event without both of you having hardly any sleep in the week leading up to the event! Their will be plenty of room for passengers in other wagons for sure. At least that is one less low-loader to have to find a parking space! Clive as rosie and her Cubed clan are not camping now is there a possability of me Cubed-in-law putting a four man tent up in there place so rosie has somewhere to change and me to sleep in stead of the back of car, fingers crossed Cubed-in-law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Clive as rosie and her Cubed clan are not camping now is there a possability of me Cubed-in-law putting a four man tent up in there place so rosie has somewhere to change and me to sleep in stead of the back of car, fingers crossed Cubed-in-law No problems. Now the set-aside has been cut and having been on-site this evening setting up camp, I am confidant that there is no longer a problem with space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Clive as rosie and her Cubed clan are not camping now is there a possability of me Cubed-in-law putting a four man tent up in there place so rosie has somewhere to change and me to sleep in stead of the back of car, fingers crossed Cubed-in-law ahh good thinking Batman!!!! :kiss::kiss: No problems. Now the set-aside has been cut and having been on-site this evening setting up camp, I am confidant that there is no longer a problem with space! Thanks Clive. I am getting really over excited about this weekend now!!!!!!!!! It has a bit of a downer in the fact we will be without the truck but at least we will be there (and have the t-shirts!!!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Right thats us all packed and ready. Not sure of our ETA though at this moment in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We're on our way!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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