Bazz Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Is anybody going to the Ponderosa War Weekend In July, I'm going as a visitor and a mate is going as a clothing dealer. http://www.ponderosa-warweekend.co.uk/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Hi Bazz, I don't think you'll be disapointed there's 155 vehicles booked in so far 39 ww2 British which is a good amount for any show also several ww2 tanks & assorted armoured vehicle's.Toped with one of the biggest ww2 reenactment battle's in the North of England.Hope to see you their mate. cheer's stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 i'm going with my carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm there with the Ferret :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I will definately be going, maybe in Zil one day and Berna the next. Have to apply for tickets first, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'm there with the Ferret :-) I wanted to take my RB couldn't its too young :cry: I'll just go and blub in a dark corner somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I wanted to take my RB couldn't its too young :cry: I'll just go and blub in a dark corner somewhere Get over in the ferret Andy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Get over in the ferret Andy :-) Bit to far I think it worked at over an hours travelling time at maybe 8 mpg if I'm lucky. Woodvale cost £150 last year without the £ for the RB included either. I would like to go but unless I can piggy back somehow its a non starter which is a shame. I still plan on visiting unless I get side tracked into going into another show in the RB. Letter arrived as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 We are going, with anything which is running, including probably both half tracks and the M5 Generator. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Both half tracks !!! wow:cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) I'm hoping to have the US6 on the road by then as well - looks like i will be short of drivers again! I think there will be at least 4 half tracks there, with Tony P's and Stuart's as well. The maiden outing for the Sherman is unfortunatley looking unlikely now. Ken Edited April 17, 2011 by kpu121265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I love the Studebaker. I like the CCKW (Had one in fact!) But the US6 is much better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker217 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Ponderosa, is going to be wicked this year, there is a mockup village and trench system which the NWW2A Reenactment Association will be inhabiting, also apparantly the battle will have 5 Tanks, again apparantly some of these are Shermans. There will no doubt be stalls and other vehicles, sounds really good, I only live about 20 Miles away so no doubt I'll go and have a look. Edited June 27, 2011 by Tucker217 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numan Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 im going humber and norton 16h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hi all, Just to update you all,we finally finished the large full scale Normandy village today c/w a full scale stone built bridge with water.Many thanks to all the guy's & gal's who have made the impossible possible.Thou i believe KEN building a realistic French cafe c/w counter & wine racks is possibly to realistic lol.Iv'e also heard on the grape vine he's going to be serving beer & wine all weekend :-D The original Victorian lamp posts were put up today,which are great finishing touches along with Ken's wife Kaths superb realistic French shop/street signs both of which really do set the scene."Roll on the 9th & 10th of July". Regarding armour we have a chaffee, two hellcats & a German marder tank along with six American & now two German halftracks,bren gun carriers,dingos,various postwar tanks armoured vehicles 208 vehicles booked in along with 39 re-enactment groups.Sorry no Shermans.All vehicles can arrive as from Friday 8th of July www.ponderosa-warweekend.co.uk Anyone not booked in and wishing to attend pm me.If your not booked in please don't just turn up. cheer's stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 The battlefield site has gone from this:- To this,thanks to the herculean efforts of a small group of people who know who they are. There is a lot more set up than the images show, but battery failure (in the camera and the Landrover ironically) put paid to any more images on Saturday! And it's not completed yet...... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 i wonder has anyone ever done a full scale battle re-enactment in a purpose built village before, it is going to be something to remember i'm sure. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 You'll soon find out Rick your in it!!!Don't forget your tin hat you'll need it mate.We have a very special piro team doing the buisness this year.They work in the TV & film industry. stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 That all looks great must take ages to set up just right, would love to come up and see it all, but other things are causing a pain in the wotsit !!!!! at the moment so will give it a miss this time. Keep up the good work and lets have lots of pics after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 best keep me head down then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ponderosa last year was great and is shaping up to be even better this year ....I will be there with my Jeep and Kids... Is ken serving his famous spam sandwiches in his liberated french cafe ,,, Chris Willys MB Bantam T3 Triumph 3sw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 There will be spam a plenty, in fact, catering is going to be a pretty much full time job this year, as some how i have had an influx of drivers and 'tentsmen/women'. I think word has got out, firstly about the cafe and secondly about how good this event is going to be.... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happydayz123 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Someones keen as the first tank was delivered today,with another arriving on monday.Chris Wrights (Baildon) Heavy Haulage LTD are well cheap so i'm being told.(The've given the show a special delivery rate to & from the show) if anyone's interested give Martin a ring for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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