longydagun Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There were 4 but one succumbed to mechanical trouble early on and was forced to retire with a not to pleased crew (me included) But i have to say that it was unfortunate that more tanks chose not to come and participate! for us it was nearly a 600 mile there and back trip so it becomes expensive! cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There were 4 but one succumbed to mechanical trouble early on and was forced to retire with a not to pleased crew (me included) But i have to say that it was unfortunate that more tanks chose not to come and participate!for us it was nearly a 600 mile there and back trip so it becomes expensive! cheers Alex That was a shame,was it the Hellcat that had problems ? Im not sure about 11 tanks there were 16 + another possible shown on the official A&E website along with 6 Halftracks. I counted 4 tanks and only 1 halftrack in the convoy. (Its a shame as the key was in the word ARMOUR) Now, we had a great time anyway,but that does seem an awful lot of no shows,I'm sure Jack knows the reason...maybe a sign of the times moneywise or perhaps there were too many shows on that weekend and people deciced to attend a more local one.Still one of the best weekends I have had in the MV world.....thanks again to all. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yeah bummer but life happens and this will always be the case I reckon. We had plenty of armour, tanks, Dingo, Carrier, Dragon, Halftrack - I know Rick said he couldn't get his carrier done in time but not too sure what happen to the other dingo and halftracks. I know what happened to the rest of the tanks as the owners were polite enough to let me know and in a conversation I had with Mike Phelps on Friday morning he was really upset he couldn't get his Hellcat down because his field was under inches of water. Ironically for this A&E it worked in my favour as we were tight on space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 You'll be very welcome to ride with us Jack. We've got the big one coming up in 2014. We're hoping to top our Guinness Book record of 144 bikes in 2009 with at least 200 WW2 Allied motorcycles.......I've already booked the camp-site. Come and visit my shed sometime. You might get some inspiration. Ron That's a deal Ron!! Does that mean I will become a NOBS member :sweat: I intend to be a DR at A&E 2014 as it would make my life easier as I can see exactly what's going on :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Planning to write up my report tomorrow - it includes the story of Adrian S and a digestive biscuit :wow::cool2::wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exocet R.I.P. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's a deal Ron!! Does that mean I will become a NOBS member :sweat: I intend to be a DR at A&E 2014 as it would make my life easier as I can see exactly what's going on :-D So,we have heard it first.There is an A/E in 2014.Cheers Jack and roll on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's a deal Ron!! Does that mean I will become a NOBS member :sweat: I intend to be a DR at A&E 2014 as it would make my life easier as I can see exactly what's going on :-D Right that's a date Jack!!!!! See you there!!!!!!! --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?x5rfqb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 2014, would be a perfect time to include Great War vehicles as well! :cool2: 100 years of military vehicles at war! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 ok 2 years to get a cookhouse team together with volunteers for various duties so yes possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's a deal Ron!! Does that mean I will become a NOBS member :sweat: I intend to be a DR at A&E 2014 as it would make my life easier as I can see exactly what's going on :-D youll have to get a hair cut then Jack ,youll never get that lot in an original dr helmet,you are right about one thing though we undoubtedly get some of the best views when the tanks are driving straight at you on roundabouts etc Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Here's the plan: The date would be in May so we are pre D-Day, this causes me some problems with clashing with other shows so I need to look at their dates. Move to the Dorchester show ground - not be at Maiden Newton. The show grounds is around 500 yds from the town - good for pubs and supplies and good for the public. It is also a proper show ground. Three days - Friday - a massive Educational Day on the Friday in town as the one we did on Friday was a massive success. Saturday would be OUR day - nice run out from the site - may be to Weymouth for lunch (if Weymouth allows us) then to Dorchester to park up like we did this year. Sunday - showground open to the public. All fag packet plans at the moment but a rough outline. All of the above would take the pressure off all of us as we can then have a massive BBQ on the Saturday and may be even a bash in the Corn Exchange here where the Yanks used to dance during the war. This gives me two years to nail everything and all the small details that I missed this year. Two years for some folks to finish their tank restorations and two years for others to put money to one side. Edited June 27, 2012 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Baldrick would be proud of you! Now get dates sorted so I might have a fighting chance of booking the ****holidays!:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6 austin Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Jack would it be too early to book in now!!!! Put me down for the Cookhouse washing up rota!!!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exocet R.I.P. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yup,I will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas 44 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Jack,why not do it over the early May bank holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gammon Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Picture for you Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar 502 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Now it's time for my pictures! You can find them on: https://picasaweb.google.com/fubar502/ArmourAndEmbarkation2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCOjlx_-vrOSKQw&feat=email# And a little film I made on: Enjoy :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Today Dorchester! Tommorow......... :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McC Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Count me in and hopefully there'll be room for my Jeep now that I've served my A&E apprenticeship/initiation - I promise I'll do some (more) washing up and spud bashing as well. I'd like to help out with the Education Day as well as it was really good this time and, with more time to plan it, could be even bigger and better (I might even get on telly again). See you there. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Count me in and hopefully there'll be room for my Jeep now that I've served my A&E apprenticeship/initiation - I promise I'll do some (more) washing up and spud bashing as well. That Ian is the right attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dugout Kim Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Finally got Pete's videos uploaded here is the link to the playlist: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Count me in and hopefully there'll be room for my Jeep now that I've served my A&E apprenticeship/initiation - I promise I'll do some (more) washing up and spud bashing as well. I'd like to help out with the Education Day as well as it was really good this time and, with more time to plan it, could be even bigger and better (I might even get on telly again). See you there. Ian ian you are more than welcome as you was 1 of the few who helped out this time and would be glad to have you back on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 ian you are more than welcome as you was 1 of the few who helped out this time and would be glad to have you back on board Dave don't big Ian up to much - his head is already getting bigger - he was on the TV!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well done to everyone involved, and thanks to all for the pics and films. 2014? The MW will be done by then, can I come?, can I?, please, can I? I am competent in the operation of a spud peeler, can I?, go on, please.:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Dave don't big Ian up to much - his head is already getting bigger - he was on the TV!!! jack considering him and his son were there each meal asking what they could do i cant praise them enougth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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