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Earlier in the week, I was planning to go to the Bowes Railway/Springwell Village 1940's event with the roof down and the Jeep in RAF markings. My RAF gear is thinner for warmer days. As we approached the weekend and the forecast said overcast, with slight showers first thing, I put the summer canvas roof on and decided to use my US Ordnance Depot magnetic markings, wearing my HBT's. I woke up this morning and looked out of the window to find I was inside a rain cloud, with heavy fret blowing sideways across the window. So the green roof came off and my checkered Follow Me roof was fitted, along with the wooden sides and doors! Several HBT layers and my flying jacket were necessary! |
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It wasn't a pleasant day out, with the heavy fret defying the forecast and remaining all day. Those who did turn out to support the railway and village made the best of it. Of course, this is England in late June, so you have to expect rain!! Some time ago, wifey had signed up on a basket weaving course for the day with a friend, so it was just my daughter and me, braving the weather with one Jeep. In past years, I only lived two miles away from the event and have taken all three vehicles and diorama gear along. Since the house move in February, I'm now about 15 miles away and with wifey busy for the day, one Jeep was all I could manage. |
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After lunch, we had a wander down to the community centre to see what was going on and spotted a nice old Land Rover outside. If Germany had invaded the UK, seeing their troops marching through our towns would have been strange. Even though they were re-enactors in 2021, it was still strange to see them marching along the main street. |
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The event was meant to be on until 4pm, but most people had enough 'fun' by 3pm and started packing up. I don't think I've used the wipers that much for years. It's a shame, as previous years have had great weather and a good turnout. Still managed to catch up with some friends I'd not seen for over a year, so not all bad! |
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