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  • #5841
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Hi Charlie and everyone,
    I hear what you are saying Charlie,but I’ve just returned with frozen hands after manning our only pump!Unfortunately we fall just 2 miles from Thorney,our problem is when the road floods, it fills our field but when the height drops the field is still flooded,but a further problem is, the levels can only be pumped out, when the tide drops in the channel,that means, that we actually become tidal because of the effect of the rainfall coming off the surrounding land.
    Just to add to the misery Somerset Highways have closed one of our main roots in there, to do essential drainage work!They’ve completed the work but as usual forgot to remove the barriers.
    We tend to be a resultant lot down here,but we’re finding life’s a little to hard at the moment,not only keeping the ponies but also my business side is suffering,I’m well behind in orchard pruning and that’s if I can actually get to site.
    The rain is due again in the morning, so all I can say is thank that electronic god on the internet and my best mate Mr Wallingfield

    #5840
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Thats true Sam, it is normally a bit chilly wherever you are on the site !!

    Looking forward to the event, only a couple of weeks away now…

    #5839
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    We will be there Kev, just not sure what with yet, various display ideas being thought of at the moment, will let you know in due course

    Should be a very good show

    #5838
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    congratulations Charlie another day older but also another day wiser.

    #5835
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    NEWS FLASH….. we have a weeks dungey tractor on display in the horticultural section this year. now this is a very special tractor as it is 1 of just a small handful made and is living in its home county. it is also extra special this year as it is 100 years old and still running and is a birthday not to be missed. i am going to the show site meeting next weekend and will keep you posted on developments. https://www.tractorfest.co.uk/ . check out this site for the latest show news on entertainment and attractions. also the exhibitors list is growing nicely but it would be great if you were on it so check your diaries and see if you can make it and you will be made most welcome to a great event.

    #5834
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Joyeux Anniversaire Charlie

    #5833
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    All the best Charlie, thanks for your help and advice.

    #5832
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    yes happy birthday mate and thanks for all of your help.

    #5831
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    We are in the sheds the one at the top it should be warmer than the canvas annex we had last year. but i will still wrap up well, Malvern is not the warmest of places in early march,

    #5827
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Thanks very much Hugh !

    #5824
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Well, I think that I have now got the answer regarding the Autoculto “Junior” The donor has posted me the book that his father had with the machine from new, and it is the Standard Autoculto “Autogardener” instruction book, together with a well used copy of the Villiers manual for the Mk15 engine dated 1956, which engine it seems was used for both models.I now need a few bits to bolt on, like a Tarpen adapter and a cultivator frame etc.

    #5821
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Richard – I contacted Case Garden Tractor Parts a couple of weeks ago. They quoted me shipping costs of $60 for a 6lb package. I’m trying to work out how much stuff that gets me!! I was thinking of ordering the air filter assembly (missing on my tractor), some lights and other bits and bobs.

    #5816
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    I have been down to help with the flooding victims at Burrow bridge on the levels & it is quite a site to see , Actually quite tragic .
    Lots of animals have drowned

    #5814
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    I have downloaded a Brochure of the Autogardener from Jims site, and, by a lucky coincidence, the very nice man who donated this Auto culto “Junior” rang today to tell me he has now found the Instruction manual and parts list, which he is posting to me, So, That should answer a few questions, Will let you know, I am also sure that my “Junior also has reverse, but it is down the barn at the moment, will report back.

    #5813
    vhgmcbuddy
    Keymaster

    Thanks Keith, I must admit to getting carried away with my resto’s. I must have an OCD or something because once I start a project, it turns into a full blown restoration and costs a small fortune. This particular Atco has cost somewhere around the £250 mark….. the most expensive things being paints and bearings. Still its my hobby, my enjoyment and I do like a challenge! Im never going to make a living from these projects, but they always turn heads and get folk talking.

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