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Hi all Me, Tony, D ick and Brian went to the above event yesterday - have a great day Hopefully this link will work - CLICK ME FOR PICTURES3 points
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We had lunch in the cafe with a real fire going and memorabilia all over the walls. We sat chatting about everyone's winter upgrades until it was cake time. We got in the cars for the 2 minute drive to the Chesterfield Canal where a cute little canal side cafe bakes their own cakes. it was really raining by now. The cafe on the canal And the very important cakey cakey Russ, Sean and Emma went one way and Trevor, Martyn and Sue came back through Chatsworth and Matlock with us, where I turned off and headed for home. Hope you all got home OK in the rain. Footage of the train departing Rowsley South Station https://youtu.be/y6kj1KyWKCc An extra picture at Barrow Hill And another extra picture showing why I like the colour of my car3 points
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Life has now changed for many people, as Merkel has said, this is not just an attack on France, it is an attack on all or us. No where we go will ever be totally safe again as these fanatics want to die in the attacks, which is so different to say the IRA who wanted to get their aims but not at the cost of their own lives. We need to be prepared for these attacks in the UK but get on with doing what we do as otherwise they win. My fear is that there will be a backlash against Muslims in the West by the far right and normally sane people will begin to agree with them and support them. The West will now be forced to take this fight to ISIS hopefully with Russia as an ally and support the legitimate Government in Syria. The Arab spring has led to a winter of despair2 points
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Phil They are all mine. I only pick up and deliver trophies won by people who don't stay for the awards! I currently have one for Jason Brown and Adrian C Watkins from the last Anglesey. I don't need any more!!!!!2 points
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Woke up this morning to the news and am struggling to comprehend it all. Thoughts are with all those involved.1 point
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My right foot was mildly moist too, only saved because I was wearing boots, otherwise water drips onto my ankle and into the inside of my super waterproof Goretex shoe. When you find out how to stop the leak, let me know, Glen has a theory that it comes through the wiper arm shaft. It is not a foot that you can change the position of, in that it sits on the accelerator pedal. Here you are Geoffery, some more pictures of the engines in the Roundhouse. For anyone reading this event, remember tickets are still available for you to have lunch on a Flying Scotsman, see the events section for Geoffery's post.1 point
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Nice photos. I went last year, spent the whole day there but didn't see it all. Geoff, I think it's a Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster.1 point
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You very, very brave people for coming all those miles on a soggy Saturday in November, thank you muchly. It has been a brilliant day and I even out-foxed Trevor, as a bonus, because he could not guess where we were going that was only 10 minutes from Matlock. Highest respect to Russ who came with no roof or heater, now that is someone who wants to drive his car, well done kid. He spoilt it a bit when he mentioned the 'S' word, look Russ we don't SORN our cars, it causes deep depression. So we met at Matlock in the dry and the sun even made an appearance. Trevor did not recognise me at first as I was not buried under 10 layers of clothes, it is so lovely and warm with the roof on, I could get used to it. We set off on the Mystery Tour and 10 minutes later we arrived at Peak Rail, Rowsley South Station where the 11.15 steam train 'Lord Phil' was sat waiting to depart. After a little look around the station we were gasping for tea and toasted tea cakes in the 'Buffet' cafe. A video of the train departing and our cars is at the end of the next post. I said there were big engines involved didn't I? The next instruction was for everyone to follow me for the 20 mile journey to our next stop where Russ practiced some drifting along the way. We went through Bakewell for a pose and went up the steep and twisty Curbar Gap road and headed East. Until we came to Barrow Hill Roundhouse, a unique example of 19th Century railway architecture and the last surviving one in the UK. We headed straight for the Deltic Shed. Diesel Electric engines which are triangular in shape, Martyn did a fantastic job of teaching us all about how they worked. At 3700 bhp we debated the probability of getting one under a Westfield bonnet. Napier Deltic Engine under renovation This is where the pistons go, pretty big ones too. We made our way over to the roundhouse. More to come1 point
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Somebodies got to go to record this event for posterity, (or blackmail)1 point
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I love the sound of the rocket launchers. I imagine a big policeman would be soon after you though. Well you have got a week to do something if you can make it. I also bought a Christmas tree to take and lights for the tree and for buttercup. Oh please do come. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, I don't want to go on my own.1 point
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you know iv always fancied getting hold of a gorilla suit and driving past someone with load of kids in the back and drift past - imagine the kids reactions - 'dad a gorilla just drove past in the car'.... pmsl the other thing id love to make is rocket launchers for the roll cage one either side - they would be clipped together with quick release catches so i could store stuff like a tent inside etc - could also paint the tube up to be a giant smartie tube... using plastic drain tubing... dead easy and so much fun1 point
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Hello All. I was asked a while ago if I would be interested in the post of AO and I accepted a couple of days ago. I have organised two events within East Yorkshire prior to Christmas. The first is a winter picnic and here is a link to the post within the WSCC forum. http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/116437-early-christmas-dinner-drive-out-winter-picnic-saturday-21st-november/ The second event is to allow us all to get together and have something to eat followed by a game of bowling, a visit to Terror Towers, an hour or so in the amusements followed by a lemontop ice-cream to round off the afternoon. This would not involve driving out in our Westfield cars but would be a great chance for husbands, wives and children to have a nice few hours out. Here is a link to the post within the WSCC forum. http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/116517-east-yorks-xmas-meal-bowling-amusements-and-lemon-tops/ During the past year or so, I have organised a number of drives out and a number of people have stated that it is nice to have someone who is willing to organise excursions out because at present there is no-one within the area who organises any events. I will be honest and say that racing and going fast does not appeal but drives out to scenic places is my kind of thing. I would like to build on this and hopefully involve more "partners" as most of the drivers are usually on their own. I am not in a position to have a monthly meet in a pub but I am in a position to organise lots of lovely drives out with good stops for food and refreshment, this will also provide lots of opportunities for a natter. I do drive my Westfield all year round and spend a lot of time on the North Yorkshire Moors or in the Yorkshire Dales and I feel that this is something that can be built upon. I am looking forward to this opportunity and I am already looking forward to a good year ahead.1 point
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Hi Geoffrey, Congratulations on your well deserved appointment as the North Yorkshire AO and we look forward to future runs with yourself & Carol. Cheers, Roger1 point
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I would imagine that the bulk of the 132 ( is this the figure plucked from the Westfield Story book?) ali bodied 7's reside in Japan. There are maybe one or more hanging from the rafters in people's garages.1 point
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Well yes it would be but we do love the North Yorks coast and moors so would like to come up to you. However, I'm sure we will see you sometime soon! Martyn and Sue1 point
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I like the tag line " great condition pre accident" Here's another car that was in "great condition pre accident " http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/article-1302713510648-0b9b6dbc00000578-676246_636x420.jpg1 point
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My complaint is I do not have enough to complain about! Hope to c u all tomorrow BR G1 point
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No, the condition being Scott wins it and it's delivered by me to St Lucia.1 point
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