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Aug 10, 2010 16:53:33 GMT
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Now the agony of my trapped nerve in my neck has subsided I’m thinking a little more positive about the weekend. I spent a lot of it in a state of “meh!” as it was probably my last weekend show before the speedybump arrives in four weeks, my mind really wasn’t on and I apologise to anyone I dragged down or bored with nursery decorating tales! Anyway, onto the photos…. After last year getting beaten to the field by the Nightmares crew and wanting to miss the A303s worst, I packed and left early and made great time, 2hrs door to door for the 100 mile trip, rolling through the gate it was clear I was very early! ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10001.jpg) So after a natter to Keefy and Tash on the gate I picked a likely spot and cold one from the fridge and helped them with a few bits of setup. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10003.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10000.jpg) Then relaxed by the Camper as the others slowly drifted in, by later afternoon the field was circled by a few pitches and the chatter of old cars and nonsense began in earnest. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10005.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10012.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10021.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10024.jpg) ;D
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Aug 10, 2010 16:54:14 GMT
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Aug 10, 2010 16:54:46 GMT
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Aug 10, 2010 16:55:14 GMT
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Aug 10, 2010 16:55:58 GMT
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All round the site people were chatting, riding and generally chilling out. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10116.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10121.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10123.jpg) I nipped across the road for a few hours to help David, Simon and Kev set up the show barriers, we soon had the various stand cordoned off ready for Sunday. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10131.jpg) And I got to drive break Kevs truck , following an afternoon of rumbling round with different pilots the clutch rods finally gave up and parted company, luckily a trip out saw them welded back together and a bonus Borgward find for Seth to investigate was found as well. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10135.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10139.jpg) The Lowriders were circling the field all evening offering lifts and laughs to anyone who dared to get in them. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10142.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10141.jpg) ;D
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Aug 10, 2010 16:56:30 GMT
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Aug 10, 2010 16:57:05 GMT
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Aug 10, 2010 16:57:54 GMT
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I made my way back over to the track once more for some action and to ready the Camper for a lunchtime lap or two to pick up any debris, sadly things were delayed by the Escort roll, luckily Phoenix walked away unharmed, I hope the parts that can be salvaged lead to an even better track weapon. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10277.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10279.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10283.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10286.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10294.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10295.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10298.jpg) The rescheduled lunchtime entertainment came from a great debut for Adams Locost, a really tidy and well put together ride, a credit to Adam and his Dad for all the hardwork. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10305.jpg) Some lairy drift action followed and then it was time for the awards. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10308.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10307.jpg) With a big crowd, the winners were announced, all very worthy and showed the diversity of RR at its best. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10310.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10317.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10319.jpg) ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10322.jpg) Feeling more than a little tired and not wanting to get stuck in traffic on the way home I said a few goodbyes and slipped away heading East. As I said at the start, I struggled to get into the weekend, but it was still nice to be there and see a few old friends and make a couple of new ones, 2011 will be a really busy year for us, but I’m hoping to be back at Haynes again. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10324.jpg) The rest of the snaps can be found here. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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marksparks999
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Aug 10, 2010 18:30:36 GMT
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bring the baby next year... my two have been told they are coming, having seen families enjoying themselves on the campsite, thats the plan!
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Retroless at the moment... but on the hunt for something old!
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Seth
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Aug 10, 2010 23:00:25 GMT
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Nice photos/write up Steve. Some proof that we were there on Friday! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Also many thanks for the short/long term loan of the hat for Ickle_Seth. Since we ended up heading home on the M4 we threw it out the window somewhere near Reading for you to collect when convenient. That might be a lie.
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Aug 10, 2010 23:30:31 GMT
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Some awsome pictures and a great write up as always! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Thanks for the pictures of the micra ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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With the number of kids going, I am going to suggest that the Mrs (A professional Childminder) that she runs a creche at the Gathering next year!
Rysz.
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With the number of kids going, I am going to suggest that the Mrs (A professional Childminder) that she runs a creche at the Gathering next year!Hours of minding... from 3pm Friday until 4pm Sunday (inclusive)! Two spaces for my two little devils then? ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png)
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Absolutely awesome shots as ever. I'm really sorry to hear about your nerve woes, it far from nice. Cheers for the helping to pinpoint where/when I lost my sunglasses too ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Aug 11, 2010 11:48:37 GMT
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Brilliant pics as always steve, was good to chat to you as well, i enjoyed talking about nursery's and house moves it make's a change from 100% car chat! Oh and this pic: ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10121.jpg) makes me look like I'm really good on them and stood static where as anyone who saw me on them would know my balance wasn't that good (probably the beers fault ;D )
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Aug 11, 2010 17:37:48 GMT
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cracking pics as always sir.. except i look like I'm either squeezing one out or turning into a budda.. ![](http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy156/stevearchive1/RR10/rr10293.jpg)
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Aug 11, 2010 18:49:54 GMT
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quality pics & tales to go with them ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Aug 12, 2010 10:49:48 GMT
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excellent pics steve, and a good write up too!
- you truck breaking vandal!!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Aug 12, 2010 12:28:45 GMT
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bring the baby next year... my two have been told they are coming, having seen families enjoying themselves on the campsite, thats the plan! As soon as I saw the 5th photo down I thought perhaps I can take the kids when I go next year. Looks about the same age as Littlest 2fster. (He's 1 on Tuesday and the reason I missed last year!) Great photos as ever. Cheers.
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