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February 13, 2014 at 11:13 pm #5841
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterHi 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 WallingfieldFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:35 pm #5840
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterThats 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…
February 13, 2014 at 9:32 pm #5839
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterWe 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
February 13, 2014 at 8:54 pm #5838
vhgmcbuddyKeymastercongratulations Charlie another day older but also another day wiser.
February 13, 2014 at 6:47 pm #5835
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterNEWS 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.
February 13, 2014 at 5:44 pm #5834
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterJoyeux Anniversaire Charlie
February 13, 2014 at 5:36 pm #5833
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterAll the best Charlie, thanks for your help and advice.
February 13, 2014 at 5:10 pm #5832
vhgmcbuddyKeymasteryes happy birthday mate and thanks for all of your help.
February 13, 2014 at 4:25 pm #5831
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterWe 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,
February 12, 2014 at 12:54 pm #5827
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterThanks very much Hugh !
February 11, 2014 at 8:35 pm #5824
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterWell, 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.
February 11, 2014 at 5:06 pm #5821
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterRichard – 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.
February 11, 2014 at 11:13 am #5816
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterI 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 drownedFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:41 pm #5814
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterI 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.
February 10, 2014 at 5:54 pm #5813
vhgmcbuddyKeymasterThanks 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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