Alan

Another good few hours at John's thanks to Chris, Matt and Dad. But is that really me on the Roper. I don't normally look that clean.

While at John's yesterday we decided that as there was nothing else left to find we would try and find something else. There is / was a tangled pile of drain pipes, plastic pots, tins, angle iron etc partly buried in undergrowth at the front of the barn. So out came the digger and with Chris practicing his lever twiddling skills, helped with a bow saw, cutters and our hands, the green stuff was cleared. The first new find was a David Brown attachment of some sort. Took a bit of removing from the roots of a tree. The hydraulic ? motor at the end would have revolved via the hand wheel. No idea of it's use although I expect someone might know. The only other find today was this grass cutter. Approx 5 foot wide. Wheels still turned although one is badly bent as another tree had grown attached to it and put up a good fight. It was VERY hot but Chris thought he would be cooler in the digger as he had the roof acting as a shade. He found out he was WRONG and finished up looking like a boiled lobster. Now, what else can we find. Where else can we look.

Chris. You thought the big roller at John's was too heavy for Pam. How will she manage this one.

No idea Norm. Can't remember when leaded was phased out and unleaded came in.

Happy Birthday Nigel. HOW OLD.!!

OOP's, so I did.

This Marina was MOT'd nearly 10 years ago. John drove it to the MOT garage and I drove it back home. It has not moved since. That is until Chris got it running again late last year without much trouble. Moved from under a lean to and parked in John's workshop. Started up again today and after Chris had a play and drive around, well it is RED, and you KNOW he likes RED, we washed it and had a photo session prior to advertising in between the rain drops. Clock reads about 17,000 which is believed to be genuine, but the MOT has probably expired by now.

And me.

No decks on any of the 4 Westwoods Chris. Only decks left are 1 Wheelhorse ? and the black one of unknown make.

Congratulations Matt and Mrs Matt. Now the fun begins. Wifey and I have a 10 month old grand daughter who we often baby sit. Crawls in top gear / high ratio and trying to stand. Great fun.

Could see that you liked it Paul. The look on your face while riding around was a good clue. Now, who is looking for a Raider 10 ?

Finger looks nasty Ian but look on the bright side. The blob of weld might have landed on your wedding tackle instead of your wedding ring.

Another good chin wagging and pottering around day. I finally arrived home about 11.15 pm after going to collect wifey who was baby sitting baby grand daughter and WAIT ...... ING for baby's mummy and daddy who arrived back home hours later than planned. Nice to see Paul again, OK, Chris too, but a shame that the Easimow had self destructed since we last saw it. Paul was on the Sears / Roper like a flash of lightning for a ride around but Chris had to visualize something RED before he had a test drive. Thanks again Paul and Chris for another good day.

Another nice set of photo's Paul. The cub 81 looks a lot tidier than when I last saw it.

Another Showman wind up.

Looking good already Ian. You sure don't hang around.

Looks like it was a good day Paul, but I think you are mistaken saying Chris was asleep. It is obvious that he was just checking his eyelids for light leaks.

Copying the Showman Paul.? Spraying the grass too I see.

Almost all the main stuff gone now Paul. Still various mowers, Billy Goats, Atlas lathe, 3 good Marina cars and assorted new spares, Kubota digger, 3 "fit for spares" Westwoods plus my Roper tractor, the large trailer chassis which was dug out recently plus other bits which I have forgotten about but will remember later. Slowed down over the last few weeks due to other commitments, but John's clear out still ongoing. Might still be goodies yet to be found too.

Happy Birthday Chris. Was your pressie from Pam another horse. ?

A nice variety of photo's Paul. Looks like you have been working overtime.

Looking good.

Form an orderly queue Chris. I'm at the front.