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Another dull start weatherwise, but a warm day overall. One of the bus drivers called by taking some pictures from the top deck and said morning to the girls. They seemed to know all the staff across the whole site!
There was the usual briefing followed by a convoy around the site,
particularly for those who weren't there the previous day. |
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After the morning convoy, Andy and I had work to do and set off for the Rowley station goods yard, with the trailer to collect some supplies. I say "Andy and I", but I got him to do all the work while I photographed the loading. |
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Once loaded up, we set off for the pit village and colliery. We were due to rendezvous with Chris in the Dodge, to off-load the supplies. He'd be taking everything into town. Around 20 minutes later, Chris showed up. Andy and Chris did the loading while a number of the public and I captured the hard work. Once all loaded, Chris set off towards the town and a little while later, Andy and I set off, hoping there was enough parking available for us both. |
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Upon arrival, Chris had collected Neil for some extra man-power and supplies were off-loaded from the Dodge into the Jeep trailer. The .50 cal crates, loaded with 265 rounds were the heaviest to move. rations, photographic developing solution and aircraft parts were amongst the other supplies. With everything loaded up, the convoy headed back to base camp as it was lunchtime O'Clock. All that lifting worked up an appetite! |
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Several more trips around the site took place during the afternoon, including some driver training for Andy. He would be filling in for Lynne, who had to be off site for part of Saturday. |
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The day ended as had the previous one, gathered around the camp fire, having a drink and sharing war stories. |
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