pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted August 8, 2015 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... 8 meadowfield, Triumph66, HeadExam and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #2 Posted August 8, 2015 Looks like the Showman is about to pinch Norm's plough in photo 11. 2 Ian and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted August 8, 2015 Lots of adjustment and fiddling about going on Alan, the ground was so hard poor Norms plough ended up a bit broken... 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #4 Posted August 8, 2015 Lots of adjustment and fiddling about going on Alan, the ground was so hard poor Norms plough ended up a bit broken... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #5 Posted August 9, 2015 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 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #6 Posted August 9, 2015 Lots of adjustment and fiddling about going on Alan, the ground was so hard poor Norms plough ended up a bit broken... Oh no, did Chris give him his money back 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 Looks a good turnout, no mention of any high speed testing of why not.... 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #7 Posted August 9, 2015 a few more picts of sataday 7 Triumph66, Ian, S1g and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #8 Posted August 9, 2015 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 7 Ian, Alan, the showman and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #9 Posted August 9, 2015 just returned from rpt and put the machines to bed a great show well done chris for your efforts great to see everyone again 3 Triumph66, Ian and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted August 9, 2015 Any photos from Day 2 ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #11 Posted August 9, 2015 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. 4 nigel, Ian, the showman and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #12 Posted August 9, 2015 I'll do my report when I get home. Chris's lap top is driving me nuts. 2 Triumph66 and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted August 9, 2015 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 4 nigel, Triumph66, pmackellow and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted August 9, 2015 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. 5 Ian, nigel, the showman and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #15 Posted August 10, 2015 Morning chaps, a few photo's of Sunday's fun in the sun.. But first... A very big to Chris for all your time and effort organizing the horti section and making it the great relaxed couple of days it was.. Thanks mate A few photo's for you chaps.. Andrew realizing that the Bolens he was sitting on was actually his Plenty of smiles were seen at RPT A queue of fine machines going into the areana. The man who made it all happen.. Thanks again Chris Simon and Tom.. It was good to see my old Wheel Horse again. Andrew looking like he is posing for a Bolens catalog Nigel spinning a story about the Landy Ben on the blue beasty.. Norm made a new friend at RPT, once the bond had been formed they were inseparable Fergie Dave is such a character I had to get a photo.. The line up.. A line of Wh's. And of course a couple of photo's of WN out and about.. All in all, a great weekend.. Roll on RPT 2016 6 Triumph66, rotoscytheben, HeadExam and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #16 Posted August 10, 2015 Excellent photos and a great write up Ian. Still thrilled about the Bolens surprise too 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #17 Posted August 10, 2015 Fab photos Ian, maybe I'll make it next year 3 nigel, Ian and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #18 Posted August 10, 2015 Oi, who changed me post title ?? 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #19 Posted August 10, 2015 Nigel has gone and nicked my sandals and Andrew looks like Bolens Brochure on the RAM. 2 nigel and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #20 Posted August 11, 2015 it was quite funny when i took the landy in the ring i told the compare the landy had been used at greenham common on loan to the yanks to tow cruise missiles about and that the lesbians broke in and wrecked it, so i bought it of the m,o,d and restored it to its present state 3 HeadExam, S1g and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #21 Posted August 11, 2015 it was quite funny when i took the landy in the ring i told the compare the landy had been used at greenham common on loan to the yanks to tow cruise missiles about and that the lesbians broke in and wrecked it, so i bought it of the m,o,d and restored it to its present state What did the lesbians have against the Landy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted August 11, 2015 Which part of Lesbania were they from ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #23 Posted August 11, 2015 Fab photos Ian, maybe I'll make it next year Thanks mate, it would be cool if you could make it next year Oi, who changed me post title ?? No idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #24 Posted August 12, 2015 Just a few I took. My hotel for the weekend. Sutton Haulage in the arena. I would have liked to have taken this Gunsmith home. The line up. A motley crew. 5 HeadExam, Ian, nigel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #25 Posted August 12, 2015 Good photos Norm ðŸ»ðŸ»ðŸ» Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
