the showman 4,074 #1 Posted June 6, 2017 Dearly beloved, we gathered at Johns today for the collection of the Sears Roper where it has been kept for the last few months in a nice warm workshop wrapped in blankets. It was pulled from the brambles years ago and nursed back to life by Alan and his heeling hands and now due to lack of storage he has to pass it on reluctantly to a new owner. A very sad day as he tried to stop me loading it into the awaiting Sprinter all without success. Heres some photos of the proceedings. Hankys at the ready 9 pmackellow, Cub Cadet, Triumph66 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted June 6, 2017 Never mind Alan. I'll take good care of it and you can see it and maybe have a drive in August when I come down south. BTW. I hope any tear stains have been cleaned off the bonnet. 5 slf-uk, the showman, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted June 6, 2017 The end of an era, but at least its going to a good home 2 the showman and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #4 Posted June 6, 2017 A great post and amusing photos. Gone to a good home though. 2 the showman and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #5 Posted June 6, 2017 Looks like the showmanship winch was stronger than you Alan😄 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #6 Posted June 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, nigel said: Looks like the showmanship winch was stronger than you Alan😄 It appears that boat anchors work better in water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted June 7, 2017 Great photo's guys, thank for giving me a good laugh this morning 2 Alan and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #8 Posted June 7, 2017 21 hours ago, Alan said: It appears that boat anchors work better in water. I didn't notice the anchor just saw you pulling the rope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #9 Posted June 8, 2017 Dont worry Alan You can replace it with a different colour of tractor Great pics BTW guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted June 8, 2017 The Roper has arrived in Yorkshire... 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #11 Posted June 8, 2017 12 hours ago, Chris said: Dont worry Alan You can replace it with a different colour of tractor Great pics BTW guys I'm working on that Chris. 1 hour ago, pmackellow said: The Roper has arrived in Yorkshire... Hope it arrived intact. We all know the reputation of Parcel Force, and the Sutton Courier van is the same colour. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted June 8, 2017 I think some of the oil cans have leaked on the way up north, it said on the news there's a 300 mile oil slick from south to north of the country . police are looking for a van full of empty cans 3 Alan, Stormin and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted June 8, 2017 I've told him you'll confiscate the digger keys, Alan, if anything is untoward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #14 Posted June 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, Stormin said: I've told him you'll confiscate the digger keys, Alan, if anything is untoward. He'd be blubbing all day if I did. Don't want John's land to get wet and muddy again. 3 pmackellow, Stormin and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted June 9, 2017 Had a drive over to Newby hall this morning and delivered the Roper to the new owner. he looked quite pleased with it. 4 nigel, expeatfarmer, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #16 Posted June 11, 2017 Ater a weekend of trundling round rally fields the Sears continues it's travels North on an open back trailer. 3 pmackellow, Cub Cadet and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #17 Posted June 11, 2017 Roper, Disco and trailer all silver. The other two tractors need repainting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted June 11, 2017 Disco's white. Like my hair. The Sears is now at its new home safe and sound. If a little wet. 2 Alan and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #19 Posted June 11, 2017 OOP's. I'll check first next time. Looks like you all had a good weekend, apart from the wet stuff. Hope you had fun with the Sears / Roper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted June 11, 2017 I'm well pleased with it, Alan. It's running a bit rich but I'll be sorting that. Thanks for taking care of it this year gone. 2 Alan and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #21 Posted June 12, 2017 The Sears is now in it's new abode making friends with it's new companions. I did find that the front spark plug was very wet and the rear dry. New set of plugs in and it's running a lot better. No spitting back in the carb. 3 pmackellow, Alan and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted June 12, 2017 She looks right at home Norm ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted June 12, 2017 Blimey, look at all that room in front. You need to buy four more. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #24 Posted June 12, 2017 A good line up Norm. Don't think the Roper really made friend's with the B115 and the scrap Westwood in John's shed. Probably why it always wanted to hide away under sheets. 2 Stormin and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #25 Posted June 12, 2017 2 hours ago, the showman said: Blimey, look at all that room in front. You need to buy four more. I need room to hide work. 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
