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A really enjoyable day at Rural Past Times at Sedlescombe today The weather was a bit hot for my liking and the ground was like concrete, so the working area was hard work, but a good varied turnout which made Mr Showman a happy chappy Nice to meet up with Tom and Simon from Norfolk Here's some photos...

Many thanks for chris (mr showman ) for all the hard work and many meetings he had to attend to turn this into what must be the most chilled out and most relaxing show in the country

a few more picts of sataday

Spent the day out a small local show today.

A few more Here's a video of a Carnival trailer an old timer built in his spare time http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt316/wallfish1/th_video.mp4

just returned from rpt and put the machines to bed a great show well done chris for your efforts great to see everyone again

Here's the second one... It's just about complete the engine was not bolted in so that went in the car for transportation home... The serial number is higher than the first one, I will ask Mr Showman to put a production date on it for me

Hopefully the Chinese copies don't flood as easily as worn originals!

Looks like the Showman is about to pinch Norm's plough in photo 11.

Went oop North to pick this up today It's a Wheelhorse R26 rear engine rider, fairly rare over here I would think It's a bit rough and ready at the moment but it has the all important spec plate, a sound deck and was not dear so a good project methinks Not a runner but has good compression so fingers crossed Here's some photos...

On Chris,s tablet now. A little better. Was a good show and good site. Worth the trip down. That is a story on it,s own. Arrived about 5pm Friday, found Chris, set up camp, chin wagged till well after dark. Saturday woke to a misty morning but not cold. Sun soon had things really warmed up. I'm not used to so much sunshine and heat. After the arena parade, we went off to try our hand at ploughing. The ground was a tad hard. As in concrete. My plough would only go as deep as the turf and wheels struggling for grip. Some bright spark suggested trying a tandem pull, using trac horse. I think it may have been me. Well it seemed a good idea at the time. So off Chris, Paul and I went. That's when the plough broke. I think the bit? of extra weight applied to the plough didn't help. Lesson number one learned. Being gluttons for punishment, we fitted Chris's plough to the Black Horse. But no tandem pull this time or weight on the plough. I think Paul was elswhere. Nigel got two lads with bigger tractors to loosen up the groung then off we went. This time we got a lot of usfull advice from a nice bystander. But we still struggled so gave up and went for a brew. Sunday was another scorching day, apart from the parade it was a do nothing day.

Back home now after a long 4 days at RPT, the weather was scorching hot which made the ground as hard as concrete, there were a few breakages in the working area, but everyone had a Good time. We had plenty of exhibitors in the arena display on both days and no one had to be towed out. Im very greatful to everyone who supported me and the show and hope you all had a good time and got home safely. Once again chaps , THANK- YOU. Thanks to Paul for the photos, first class coverage as always mate

I'll do my report when I get home. Chris's lap top is driving me nuts.

I just got back from RPT via the pub and a slap up dinner to say thanks to Chris for organising a very relaxed and chilled out day out at Sedlescombe. Also I got a VERY PLEASANT surprise when Nigel and Ian presented me with my Bolens Ride a Matic for me to have a ride around the grounds (well actually more than one ride around!). Thanks chaps. I am certainty coming back next year for the weekend. Also great to meet up with Tom (a new Bolens convert), Simon, Norman and Ben. Again, I reiterate, a fantastic day out and one to put in your diary for 2016.

they should fit ok

Morning all, yesterday was a great start to RPT.. As Paul mentioned it was a bit hot, most of us finished the day with very red arms.. My Wife thinks I look like a turnip with a beard It was good to catch up with all you guy's and girls again, and good to finally meet you Norm and your amazing black machine All in all a great day, a bit of machine driving, a bit of chatting and answering questions, and plenty of chilling out and nattering in front of Chris's caravan watching the world wonder by

Love the tractor in the 1st photo. That will have certain members on here looking through their spare parts.

Lots of adjustment and fiddling about going on Alan, the ground was so hard poor Norms plough ended up a bit broken...

They won't fit Alan but it seems the Chinese are doing copies of these carbs now so I would have a look on the bay, cos good original ones are like rocking horse poo poo

Hi All One or two pics to update you on my garden I will be handing it over to she who shall be obeyed at the end of August so I am nearly there started with one rose now have sixteen very happy with the work so far Hope you like

No horizontal cranks, but there are a few vertical crank 8 & 11 hp engines in scrap Westwood tractors among the Bolens Stash. Not sure if the carbs / air filters would be suitable for a horizontal engine but if so, could remove and send. Maybe others will know.