2008 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Here is a shot of the HUP bumper in '02:


And a recent shot:


You will note some of the relief cuts and rewelds on the photos of the bumper in my previous posting. It took 10 cuts/rewelds and a good workout with a 100 ton press at Wright's Welding in North Gower to sort this pretzel out. It still cost less to reshape it than to buy a new bumper. Plus, it gives the HUP some "character"...

[Greg]

Hi Rob,

The HUP is looking good. I am going to have to plan a day in the new year to come out to the barn and have a look. I have the other two canvas pieces for you as well. Hope the familly is doing well.

Cheers,
Greg

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Greg

Hi Rob,The HUP is looking good. I am going to have to plan a day in the new year to come out to the barn and have a look. I have the other two canvas pieces for you as well. Hope the familly is doing well.Greg

Hello Greg,

It's been a long time. I hope to stop by North Gower for some metal work and then on Kars in the near future. I want to check out my Chev tipper, pick up the canvas, take a walk thru your goodies shed and to see the progress on your CMP. I think we will be moving the tipper to Hammond in the New Year, so we will have to discuss where you want me to leave the engine that is in the back of the truck. As well, I think a visit to some ex-pat Brits living nearby would be in order.

I'll bet the kids are growing like weeds. Hope to see you soon and will PM you to get your schedule for the next few weeks.

I still owe you the dimensions for the HUP "penthouse" tent (I hope you were not holding your breath...).

[Greg]

Hi Rob,

Time flies with kids, they are getting big. As for my truck, I have yet to start.
I don't seem to get the time to start. I do have some stuff for you and the guys at the barn.

Cheers,
Greg

[RHClarke]

It was only -16oC, but the wind chill factor made it feel like -30oC...Lucifer was acting up, so we never really got piping hot in the barn. Grant and I spent some time doing the "shelter shake", which involves shaking the frame of the five shelters to remove the built up snow. It is quite effective, but the snow builds up along the sides of the shelters.

No worrys though. Bob got a new toy today - a brand new snow blower.




Grant and Bob spent most of the morning swapping out Bob's old snowblower with the new one. Once installed, Bob gave it a good workout.


Bob really got into his work...and nearly froze his keester off, so we went to Mike's Place for some growlies. Breakfast at Mike's is served until 11:00 hrs, but we arrived at 13:15 hrs. No worries there either - Bob convinced Mike to serve up three breakfasts. He could sell icecubes to Eskimos...

After lunch, more puttering around the barn, Lucifer repairs and clearing snow. Since it didn't get any warmer, I headed out for home around 15:00 hrs and left the boys playing in the barn.

Some of the warning graphics found on the new blower:

[servicepub (RIP)]

Bob, Grant and Rob,
My apologies for not getting out there for 'snow duty'. I have spent every Saturday morning at the office getting things ready for my successor.
I have been confirmed for a Jan 27 departure for Haiti (provided I continue to pass the various physical, medical and psychological tests). I will be gone for 9 months and will be back just in time to get things ready for next winter.

Clive

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by servicepub

Bob, Grant and Rob,
My apologies for not getting out there for 'snow duty'. I have spent every Saturday morning at the office getting things ready for my successor.
I have been confirmed for a Jan 27 departure for Haiti (provided I continue to pass the various physical, medical and psychological tests). I will be gone for 9 months and will be back just in time to get things ready for next winter.Clive

Clive,

You pick the most interesting vacation spots...some of my buds just got back from Hispaniola and had a real "gas". Seems that the folk down there are still somewhat restless.

Don't worry about your shelter. I'll take care of it for a nominal fee. We can discuss at Gracies sometime in the New Year before your departure.