Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted May 4, 2015 Sunday 3rd was the annual HVC rally at Carlisle Airport. Setting up started on the Friday morning and carried on all day Saturday. On Saturday a strong bitterly cold wind blew all day. Sunday morning the heavens opened but cleared up later in the afternoon. Needless to say, a good number of exhibitors didn't show, but most did. Lots of tractors, cars, commercials etc. The garden tractor section was rather poorly represented.. Only 7 machines in total turned up. Jonathans and Rys Ransomes, my two Wheel Horses plus one from Gretna. 2 others, make slips memory. It was good to meet Rys at last, who travelled down from Scotland in what can only be described as atrocious weather. He ended up with second place. Jonathan took first. Hand tools etc where in the big marquee into which I didn't get. Photo are few I'm sorry to say. Weather and rally duties getting in the way. The Ransomes of Jonathan and Rys. The Wheel Horse from Gretna fitted with a 14hp Kubota diesel engine. There was a few Barford and Howard rotavators in the auction, but I didn't get chance to photograph those, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #2 Posted May 4, 2015 Good Photos Norman Despite the atrocious weather I actually enjoyed myself ... must be mad! At least I did not get soaked again packing up. The little Winget tractor fitted with the front loader was interesting. I think RHYS also had a good time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #3 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) I'm actually glad that I went, even though I was soaked through then had to drive 60miles home! Alfie the dog seemed to enjoy It anyway. Interesting spelling Norman, as jonathan pointed out its Rhys, I see you've finally got the hang of spelling Jonathan 😀😀 Few pics I have. Edited May 4, 2015 by Rocboni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted May 4, 2015 Great pics, after seeing the forecast we headed south yesterday instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted May 4, 2015 Been over there today. Taking the marquees down and loading the curtain side trailer plus two twin axles. Beautiful sunshine and a gentle breeze. Typical! Interesting spelling Norman, as jonathan pointed out its Rhys, I see you've finally got the hang of spelling Jonathan I've only know Jonathan for about 20 years. Give me time and I'll start getting your name right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted May 4, 2015 Great pics, after seeing the forecast we headed south yesterday instead Mark, after being on gate duty from 6am t0 10am I was walking on water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #7 Posted May 4, 2015 I've only know Jonathan for about 20 years. Give me time and I'll start getting your name right. There's still time then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted May 4, 2015 I like the Wheelhorse, bet it worked well with a diesel engine in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted May 4, 2015 14hp Chris. It did run well. Photo makes it look in better nick than it was though. A good paint job is all really needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
