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Gaydon 2007

Well, it doesnt matter what you may think about the weather forecasts, they were certainly very accurate for the bank holiday weekend, it said rain, and rain we got, plenty of it!

Nine hardy souls set off from various parts to attend the British Festival show at Gaydon on the 27th of May, suspecting that they were in for a cold and damp day. From a personal view point, I found it very difficult driving and mopping up at the same time, as water penetrated all the vacant spaces around the screen and doors.

When we arrived at the show site, rather than park his car, Cat suggested we moor alongside each other for best effect! He was right, and as Andy had arrived earlier, we were duly organised, this time without the aid of the rope ( which Cat had managed to drag 20 yards under the front of his TR7V8). Out came the most valuable part of the kit, the gazebo:-

With enthusiasm levels high, we got everything arranged and set up in quick order (I suspect it was due to the fact it was persisting it down and we needed some shelter!). Still, we managed to make a pretty good show despite the weather.

Colin and the other hungry bunch went in search of breakfast whilst Andy Racey, Pete Ratcliffe, Mick Parry and myself "manned the fort" (really we broke out the flasks and had a much needed brew!). After a few minutes, our erstwhile TR Action editor, Steve Redway appeared and after much pleading, got us to agree to put some cars into the display ring at midday. To say the pace of visitors was slow would be an understatement, there were virtually nil.................

Anyway, the group made full use of the newly revamped museum, which was as good as normal, albeit a bit difficult to identify the benefits from the recent investment on the new mezzanine floor. Most welcome were the warm air hand driers in the loos which made it possible to recover sensations in our digits!

It was still raining when we returned for our slot in the display ring, which Steve administered with his usual style and thorough knowledge of all the cars we displayed, including Andrew Racey's Dove, Nigel Cluley's Peerless, and Cat's TR7V8. Anyway, after the exposure to the cold and rain again, we returned to the museum for some warmth. On venturing out again

surprise surprise, it was still raining, and this time the wind was picking up. Well, at about 2.30, with little or no public around we packed up and went home.

All in all, despite all the rain, we managed to put on a decent show, the shame was that the weather spoiled it for the organisers, and the exhibitors, but we will be back next year!


Last Updated: 05/11/2008 10:35:15	Gaydon 2007 Well, it doesnt matter what you may think about the weather forecasts, they were certainly very accurate for the bank holiday weekend, it said rain, and rain we got, plenty of it! Nine hardy souls set off from various parts to attend the British Festival show at Gaydon on the 27th of May, suspecting that they were in for a cold and damp day. From a personal view point, I found it very difficult driving and mopping up at the same time, as water penetrated all the vacant spaces around the screen and doors. When we arrived at the show site, rather than park his car, Cat suggested we moor alongside each other for best effect! He was right, and as Andy had arrived earlier, we were duly organised, this time without the aid of the rope ( which Cat had managed to drag 20 yards under the front of his TR7V8). Out came the most valuable part of the kit, the gazebo:- With enthusiasm levels high, we got everything arranged and set up in quick order (I suspect it was due to the fact it was persisting it down and we needed some shelter!). Still, we managed to make a pretty good show despite the weather. Colin and the other hungry bunch went in search of breakfast whilst Andy Racey, Pete Ratcliffe, Mick Parry and myself "manned the fort" (really we broke out the flasks and had a much needed brew!). After a few minutes, our erstwhile TR Action editor, Steve Redway appeared and after much pleading, got us to agree to put some cars into the display ring at midday. To say the pace of visitors was slow would be an understatement, there were virtually nil................. Anyway, the group made full use of the newly revamped museum, which was as good as normal, albeit a bit difficult to identify the benefits from the recent investment on the new mezzanine floor. Most welcome were the warm air hand driers in the loos which made it possible to recover sensations in our digits! It was still raining when we returned for our slot in the display ring, which Steve administered with his usual style and thorough knowledge of all the cars we displayed, including Andrew Racey's Dove, Nigel Cluley's Peerless, and Cat's TR7V8. Anyway, after the exposure to the cold and rain again, we returned to the museum for some warmth. On venturing out again surprise surprise, it was still raining, and this time the wind was picking up. Well, at about 2.30, with little or no public around we packed up and went home. All in all, despite all the rain, we managed to put on a decent show, the shame was that the weather spoiled it for the organisers, and the exhibitors, but we will be back next year!
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