Marmite!! Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Arrived today.. bloody Hot!! Hop Farm boggy in places but should dry out.. Lots of activity on the farm with crews clearing up from the weekends event.. First MV at W&P 2012.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Two of Rex's vehicles just arrived.. My Fox doesn't get here until Monday :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Lee, Is that a new tractor unit I see on Rex's low loader? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Lee, Is that a new tractor unit I see on Rex's low loader? Chris Looks like it mate.. Steve driving.. think Ken's tied up with the planes for the next couple of weeks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanter Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Get earlier every year don't they, on the 14th we are coming down with the WC54 and halftrack on a low loader, will they have to be unloaded at the booking in point or can we go to our pitch or is it weather dependant? Just asking as normally we drive everything down but the halftrack has changed a few things :laugh: also any hints on loading a halftrack (front wheel drive engaged I guess). Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) Could someone stake out a claim for me, my family, forum member Ashley and friend Mat? In more or less the usual spot? Please. We'll probably have some 4-5 vehicles. A sign saying "Brit/Dutch Vehicle Group" would be nice... We'll start arriving Sat 14 July. So not one of those group who arrive only for the actual Beltring weekend in a Jeep while claiming space for a fleet of vehicles... THANKS. Edited July 5, 2012 by Enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 gosh do people do that should be out lawed:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 cheers lee keep us updated and the rain away for when we arrive ! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I live in East Peckham now, 5 minutes from the Hop Farm. I walk the dog in the Hop Farm and to my surprise there are 3 plots marked out already. Personally, I think it would be fair to everyone if the first thing the marshals do when the gates officially open is to remove all the plots that have somehow sprang up even before people are allowed in. I know there are arguments for and against marking plots out but to be marking areas even before we are allowed in is a bit below the belt. Let's face it - I could have been marking a plot out in December but I won't be doing anything until I'm officially allowed in. When I arrive Saturday, I shall find an area and set up camp there and then. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I live in East Peckham now, 5 minutes from the Hop Farm. I walk the dog in the Hop Farm and to my surprise there are 3 plots marked out already. Personally, I think it would be fair to everyone if the first thing the marshals do when the gates officially open is to remove all the plots that have somehow sprang up even before people are allowed in. I know there are arguments for and against marking plots out but to be marking areas even before we are allowed in is a bit below the belt. Let's face it - I could have been marking a plot out in December but I won't be doing anything until I'm officially allowed in. When I arrive Saturday, I shall find an area and set up camp there and then. Markheliops I do agree but experience says otherwise. We allways arrive the weekend before finding everything staked out and a LOT of times people only show up in the actual weekend, sometimes only 1 vehicle for a spot the size of a football field. I guess I also need to ask to reserve a spot way to early. I would be happy enough to take a spot on arrival but that seems to be impossible. So I'll have to join those that can't be beaten..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I live in East Peckham now, 5 minutes from the Hop Farm. I walk the dog in the Hop Farm and to my surprise there are 3 plots marked out already. Personally, I think it would be fair to everyone if the first thing the marshals do when the gates officially open is to remove all the plots that have somehow sprang up even before people are allowed in. I know there are arguments for and against marking plots out but to be marking areas even before we are allowed in is a bit below the belt. Let's face it - I could have been marking a plot out in December but I won't be doing anything until I'm officially allowed in. When I arrive Saturday, I shall find an area and set up camp there and then. Markheliops Mark I dont think marked out plots would be too much of a problem for Shrek to deal with would they... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saracenstump Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 we get there on the 14th with the saracen coming down on the 15th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 OT-90 and probably the Landie (saves fuel) coming down via Ovendens on the 10th - I'll be there on the 14th for the duration.... I notice Lee never showed you all the new look loo's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Look like tank traps will have to see if they work :-D OT-90 and probably the Landie (saves fuel) coming down via Ovendens on the 10th - I'll be there on the 14th for the duration.... I notice Lee never showed you all the new look loo's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Mark, I've been told that this has happened the last few days & the next day the ropes & posts have been removed by the Hop Farm Staff.. going for a walk in a bit will report back.. a couple turned up last night to mark out & were turned away. A months worth of rain forcast for today & heavy rain for the next few days.. been raining here during the night. I live in East Peckham now, 5 minutes from the Hop Farm. I walk the dog in the Hop Farm and to my surprise there are 3 plots marked out already. Personally, I think it would be fair to everyone if the first thing the marshals do when the gates officially open is to remove all the plots that have somehow sprang up even before people are allowed in. I know there are arguments for and against marking plots out but to be marking areas even before we are allowed in is a bit below the belt. Let's face it - I could have been marking a plot out in December but I won't be doing anything until I'm officially allowed in. When I arrive Saturday, I shall find an area and set up camp there and then. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 The pitch in outer Moinktons has gone.. there are guys all over the place clearing the site so I suppose they are just clearing anything left on the fields.. people must rember that Rex doesn't take over the site until the weekend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I want to know why Ian is hanging around the Gents with a camera phone in hand......is this an Essex thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Weather can't make it's mind up today.. rain & sun.. Some photos from around the site.. New this year.. Footpath signs everywhere The footpaths shut for 22 days.. this ends tomorrow.. Americas Field.. More soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 The first of many Jeeps to arrive.. A couple more arrived today.. Yesterday there was a temporary bridge here on the exit from Monktons.. gone today.. The existing bridge has seen better days.. The Village being constructed in the Arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 cheers for reports lee raining all day today up north in sheffield some heavy flooding ! hope it keeps away from you lot down there till we get there i want a good show as always , :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian2b Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I want to know why Ian is hanging around the Gents with a camera phone in hand......is this an Essex thing? You never know what you might see Jack, camera at the ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 where does my number 2 GO !!! :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 where does my number 2 GO !!! :shocked: Use a German helmet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oi lee, toilets are my job!!!!.....................:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You never know what you might see Jack, camera at the ready. [ATTACH=CONFIG]64294[/ATTACH] Just waiting for someone to chirp up with "oi you dirty lot, those are my missile launchers" or somesuch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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