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Many Happy Returns Nigel.

Great photos. I love the Austin Cambridge/Morris Oxford estate, Morris Traveller and the Volvo Amazon; iconic cars from that era.

I wouldn't want to be down wind if the in built clench control system fails.......

It would be absolutely fascinating I would think.

A very tidy pick up there. When are you going to restore it?!..........

My condolences to you both Chris and Pam. I have been there with my pets over the years but you have made the right decision. All the best. Andrew

Thanks for the info on this. I am thinking of cutting the grass using a traditional Austrian scythe as I think using a heavy machine would be too cumbersome. I am already ahead of the game as the grass has already been cut by the other gardener and I have raked off the grass to make a hay stack. In essence I have taken out the build up decayed material to make scything easier for next year and also got a feel of the ground too. Of course I could use a strimmer but using a scythe will be interesting, keep me fit, reduce my carbon footprint and be a lot quieter.

Great patina on the bodywork. Good to see you are not wasting time working on it.

Great photos, particularly the Bolens Ride a Matics. What a great show to see some unusual GTs. Thanks for sharing.

Great photos Alan and a lovely tractor too gone to a good home. The landy is the best vehicle for towing in my opinion; the Bolens a very close second!

Thanks Howardman; I have forgotten about the Hayter scythe. Did you find it user friendly and manoeuvrable in confined spaces? I will do some research into this model. Cheers.

A poignant poem that speak volumes for any serving soldier even today. I have just finished reading Siegfried Sassoon's 'Memories of a Infrantry Officer'; a fabulous read and thought provoking.

Alain, you got some nice bits of kit there. The soil look to be in good heart judging by the photos.

Alain, it does make me think I should get the 1254 painted up at some point in the future. Looking forward to seeing it put back together.

Blimey! You could pick up a GT for that price. Having said that the quality is very authentic.

I hear that Sam's Bolens can supply authentic decals for you guys in the States.

It's always fascinating to get the data interpreted to firm the history of a vehicle. It all add to the history file. I wonder how many 1253s were produced and still in existence.

Looking great and your workshop is so organised. Cheers

I just checked the Tractor data list and the 1253 was produced for one year only in '73 as confirmed by OB and yourself Iain. I got to say it looks very solid that example and your young assistant is right to like the colour; a good buy I would have thought.. There was a 1253 brochure on the bay last night. No doubt it will be listed again. Be interested in ascertaining the engine details at some point.

That's the fellow!

That's a great line up but it will dramatically be better a with a Bolens in your collection. There must be someone local to you who got to thin out his herd..... If I can think of someone: I will let his wife know.....

Alain. Thanks for the recommendations on other potential pedestrian scythes. I would love to own a Bolens Vers a Matic but I don't think there will be many, if any, over here in the UK. They do look very cool machines. I have discovered a website for the Allen Oxford Scythes with a potted history of the models including supplies of parts to keep them running. I have clocked one and I am awaiting details on this. Also I will be seeing my customer tomorrow to see if she would want me to cut the orchard this year instead of starting it next year.

Alan, my sentiments too! Iain, glad to see it up and running and being used by your assistant. A good find and It looks a tidy example. Will you be getting it back to the right colour at some point? Also what are the subtle differences between the 1253 and 1254? Also that Ifor Williams trailer have piqued my interests too. Cheers Andrew

That's a tidy find Tom and good to see something different too. I think you Norfolk Boys ought to lay off buying anymore GTs so we others can get a look in. It seem anything that moves and in any colour are nailed by you and Iain!

Chris, that's a hefty bit of kit and something I would like for one of my Bolens. A great find. Cheers Andrew