2010 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Snow is on the way. Some stuck around the barn until about 1000hrs this morning when the sun came out in all of its glory. Bob and I loaded two 3/4 ton trailers with firewood for eventual stacking in his garage. Following that fun we filled a few more potholes with gravel. Now Bob wants it to rain so he can see where to drop the next load of gravel...

This afternoon we sorted through a load of modular tent centers that we purchased from Greg Wright in Kars. Most of the tentage was in good nick so we folded it up and stored it in anticipation of next week when we will join the pieces together and drape them over various shelters and trucks. We also sorted through a load of coveralls that Greg generously donated to the cause.

Grant was off doing something away from the barn. Guy Vapeur showed up after lunch and filled us in on his hunting adventures. After a few stories, I headed for home for a nice sun filled trip to Ottawa. Not much to report, but I am sure that will change.

[RHClarke]

This morning I took advantage of the hot weather (17oC at 1000hrs - currently it is 20oC in Ottawa - 1530hrs) and made my way out to the barn for some pre-winter prep.

Todays task was to stitch together two center sections of modular tentage (purchased from fellow MLUer Greg Wright). These sections were then dragged over my Prototypes shelter and tied down. The roof of the shelter did not fare well this summer due to UV damage and a fair bit of chaffing wear. So, up went the mod tentage.

I could not believe how warm it was getting and thought that maybe my age was finally catching up with me. The warm front from the US that is causing so much destruction pushed its way as far north as Ottawa.

I don't think that there is a better solution for replacing worn shelter roofs than mod tent centers. Until I am back to work and earning some $$, they will have to do.

[RHClarke]

Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ndAD1nBbo
to see Bob working his way thru the gears of his truck.

[RHClarke]

We are fortunate at the barn to have spare parts. Some of our spares end up in the junk heap as being beyond economical repair. Other parts get re-purposed. Take for instance a worn HUP rim. This rim was perforated by rust along the outside lip (see the 10 o'clock area) and most of the inside contact area was overly rusted. Rather than chucking it into the scrap pile, the rim is now a clock that adorns my shop wall at home.

The Dollar Store offers plastic clocks for $2.00 CAD that almost fit the opening of the rim. A little hot glue, a fresh battery, and presto: CMP kitch!

Just might get something productive done out at the barn this Sunday...time will tell.

[gjamo]

Thats nearly as good as Keefies Ford grill barby plate.
Graeme

[Bob Carriere]

While at the recent militaria show in Ottawa last weekend Rob noticed this picture that fell out of a book...... not interested in thebook but in the picture Rob purchased same and gave it to me..... it was not a nude but very nice just the same !!!

Obviously a personal picture from a small box camera....original size is about 2.5 by 3.5 inches.


I have scanned it and enlarged certain parts of it......

The first pic is the full picture..... noticed the lettering on the door....

The license palte to my failing eyes reads QUEBEC 40

...And the enlargement of the door says

R DECHAUD

70-1-703

So the riddle is......

....when did they start writing the name of the truck driver on the door.... and why...? maybe that's just for Quebec so they would not loose them..?


Rob Clarke has suggested a very plausible explanation and even a possible location....

Any takers.....?

Boob

[Jordan Baker]

Not being much of an acedemic, but a professional, none-the-less I would think it would be for the Regiment De La Chaudiers. I hope you can sleep well tonight Mr Boobee.