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[RHClarke]

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Ahem.... er, Ladies & Gentlemen of the Eastern Canadian & U.S. ilk - we're almost at the starting post, and if you have nothing else planned for the weekend* I would urge you to consider making the jaunt to Hammond for what promises to be a great weekend! Amongst other things and aside from the great comraderie (as always), you will see the only running Windsor Carrier in North America as well as[/SIZE] have a chance to be a running target for the 6 pdr!! Think of what we could tell your children & grandchildren in your absence!!
Seriously folks, this has become a great summer tradition in the Greater Ottawa Area and it's worth the effort getting there! We hope to see you...

We have amended the activity list somewhat. We plan to shoe-horn these events into the already advertised schedule:

Saturday:

- Barn and wagon lines tour;
- Test run of Bob's rolling frame;
- Dodge engine pull ('55 ambulance);
- Cross country run to the S&P Museum for those who want to see what keeps Mike (AKA Gunner) busy - transport will depend on who wants to go and what is available. WARNING - you may be recruited to drive one of his vehicles to BBB333 and return (CCKW/deuce and a half/etc...);
- C15 strip down (third year running and still not stripped); and/or
- sitting on one's can quaffing ale (s).

Note on S&P Convoy 2008: Two factors will limit Mike's convoy this year - a lack of drivers and the cost of fuel. So, here is a chance for a lucky chap with driving experience to pilot one of Mike's treasures. A local consulting company has anted up to cover some of Mike's fuel costs, so we will see at least one truck/gun combo at BBB333.

[RHClarke]

Environment Canada is predicting cool overnite temps for the BBQ. Not to worry tho', Bob has enough wood scrap to keep the bon fire going for days...see you there!

[Bob Carriere]

....and it went by so fast.....!!!

Thank God I had a job to go to this morning so I could rest a little.

I had a wonderful time...... a real wonderful time.

Thanks everyone for making it a success again....... pictures will no doubt follow.

BooB

[Craig Tanner]

Bob!

Bill and I arrived home around 1900 our time, 1800 your time. I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that we had an absolute wonderful time, and you are so right... it went way too fast.

I especially enjoyed meeting and talking to all of the other facinating people that were there....... I really hope that you have another one next year! Bill and I agreed that the trip is really worth it.

Now he was the de-facto photo taker and navigator so he will hopefully get some pictures out.

Once again thank you very much for your warm hospitality for the awesome time!!

Craig Tanner

Burton N.B.

[Phil Waterman]

Craig- I want to echo your thoughts, thanks to Bob, Joyce, Rob, Grant and everyone else who help make a enjoyable weekend possible.

My thanks also to everyone who attended and gave the crazy CMPer from south of the border the chance to talk CMP all weekend.

Cheers

Phil

[Sally Ann]

Where to begin??
You showed this ol' gal a great time! From the greetings at the campsite, the delicious cookup at Boobee's place, the start of the bonfire, a starry night with laughter and good company and that was only day 1! Breakfast at Chez Marie's is a dieter's nightmare.. but I was hungry with all that wonderful fresh air and laughter.. gives one an appetite that I am paying for now.. down to two small meals a day again... groan!

It was good to see some familiar faces and meet some more new ones... To learn more about this passion you people have.. turning rustbuckets into actual running machines, showing your "finds" and talking about everything pertaining to and then some.. the pride you have for those who came before and the sense of humour you all share. It was an honour and a pleasure to be amongst your company. Thank you for letting me share this with you guys. (besides... Jif is much easier to handle once he has had a fix of being surrounded by his mates and the sound/smell of freshly fired guns, the bigger the better! )

Rob, don't forget to turn those burgers on their side . Sorry I missed meeting your missus and saying goodbye.. but unless you take off for foreign parts at the next meet, just wanted to let you know Jif was right about ya!
Frank thanks for the Bailey's, aspirin, cat tales and your thoughts. Hugs.
Bill and Craig, had a blast getting to know the Eastern contingent. You guys are hilarious. Come back and visit us again.. like I said, we have a couple of spare beds.
Grant, thanks for keeping that "home/skid" fire burning!
Mike, I learnt a lot, you have a way of teaching that is superb and you made my Sunday with the 6pdr and the ride.. I now know how slow a Windsor can go too Nice to meet your sidekicks/tiedowners too. Wracking my brain for their names.. not my forte.. now faces, those I remember!
Glad I had a little more time to chat with you this time Kristy, I hope you and Dan were able to have a dry ride home and get in a bit more relaxing before the week started.
Phil you are a story teller and a half! and thanks for making the trek up to our dangerous Canucky country, where the men are still just big boys with big toys
Alain we didnt have much time to talk, but glad you made it out there.
Clive, sorry we didn't get to meet.. but I am sure you understand...next time ok?

And last but definitely not the least...Bob and Joyce. Your hospitality, kindness, the way you have of making everyone just feel completely at ease and be themselves, is priceless. From the delicious meals.. corn that sweet should be called dessert! and yummy chicken, to the fireworks that helped wind us down after Saturday's adventures. Joyce I look forward to seeing your book on photography in the future.. you will have one I am sure!! Loved seeing your work and Bob... thank you, a true friend indeed. I am indebted....
We will update you when we know more ... so far.. so good!

Oh and to the Kittehs and their letting me get my dose of pets/scratches/rubs in.. gorgeous every one of them!

So I shall end off saying that it was a memorable weekend to say the least, and we are both looking forward to the next time we all meet.
Sally

[lennrover]

HI everybody. I just wanted to thank Bob and Joyce for there hospitality and also thanks to everyone else that participated in organizing this BBQ weekend.
I had a good time, I met some great people and it's alway reasuring to see that you are not the only one spending time and money fixing things.
See you all next year i hope.
Alain