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13-04-09, 14:26
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Passing the torch...
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As the original Mr Manual,I understand the Original Hupmeisters ,The Rt Hon.Brian Gough's feelings,when he passed the torch .... As one ages ,it occurred to me,as it has finally occured to Brian,we don't own our possessions,they own us..and we are only the keepers of history for a short while... I know that my original manual collection is in good hands with Grant Bowker ,another of the Hammond Barn tribe and that my manuals legacy will live on... So with out further ado...I now pronounce you "Mr Hup".... (I could add,"The new and improved"..but you are going to have to work a hell of a lot harder than you have been doing to "Out anything Brian Gough Related",to get "The new and improved" part of the title from me.. Brian is a pretty class act to inherit the title from ,and you had better be prepared to do some fancy footwork to get the rest of the "Mr HUP" title.. Rob.. Here is some food for thought.. Acronym Definition HUP Hangup (Unix command) HUP Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania HUP Hungarian Unix Portal HUP Home Use Program HUP Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle HUP Hot Uniaxial Pressing HUP Heavy Utility Personnel (military vehicle) HUP Hold Until Published    
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13-04-09, 22:28
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Suspicious activity at the Barn
It would appear that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the Hammond Barn. Sources considered reliable have indicated that the Hammond Crew may have conducted a raid over the Holy Easter Weekend... Reconaissance patrols dispatched to the area were able to infiltrate the fortified barn area and obtain damning evidence. The first photo depicts a camouflaged vehicle that was not known to exist at the barn prior to last saturday. Our people were able to get a closer shot of the vehicle however because of human activity around the barn the patrol had to be recalled. While leaving the area, the patrol located a well hidden and camouflaged trailer beleived to have been used in any suspected raid.
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14-04-09, 01:00
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Next time, don't be so shy! You may approach the center of HUP excellence at any time. I would be pleased to give you the royal tour. The green "cocoon" is to discourage local cats from marking their territory and to keep beer caps out of the back of the vehicle... If you are around next weekend, you can lend a hand putting up a new shelter. And trust me, I won't even mention that lovely but lonely orange Ford sitting around the corner in the wagon lines...
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19-04-09, 04:41
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go forth and multiply
Hi Rob,
I see that your litter of cmp's are growing. it is nice to see the trucks coming to the east end of the province. If you are coming out my way, I have a big pile of rags and other items for you guys at the barn. Cheers,  Greg
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20-04-09, 21:36
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Dust Up at the Barn
Sunday morning's calm was interrupted by the sound of an air wrench as I followed Bob's lead and swapped the winter tires for the usual all season tires. I expect snow this week...
After that task, I started to set up a new shelter for the storage of the Prototype. Grant arrived on the scene as I was putting together the skeleton frame of the shelter. Guy arrived shortly thereafter. Both were press ganged into shelter duties. The outer skin was put on and secured to the frame.  Right on cue, Bob made his way slowly to the barn. It seems our chum isn't feeling just right these days. But that did not stop him from standing in and walk-marching the shelter over the Prototype. After nailing together some footing boards, Bob and Grant bent up some rebar as anchors. Four lengths were heated near the tip and bent over forming a hook at the end. These were set into the ground and tied off to the shelter frame. It should hold -eventhough this is a temporary location, these shelters tend to take flight if not properly secured. Seems to me sightings of a flying shelter were made near Kars recently...  I of course took some photos to commemorate this event, and Grant came upon the realization, that while I was taking the photos, the subjects of the photos were doing work...busted! Arguments about recording the history of the barn were met with the expected replies...Guy laughed it up a bit then left to help some other deserving souls. After a lunch in Hammond, Bob took a siesta. Grant and I restocked the inside wood supply and then we worked on the Prototype - and gave thanks that the mosquitoes have yet to make their bloody appearances. I decided that I would like to see what damage was inflicted on the roof by mother nature. Both the front small and rear large sliding hatches were gummed shut with more than a lot of tar. The front hatch cover came away without too much of fight and I was pleasantly surprised of the good shape it was in.  The rear hatch opening hardware was rusted into place and would not rotate. So, we soaked it with penetrating fluid and will wait until it does its magic. Initial assessment - the roof has to come off and it seems that it should, being bolted to the upper vertical panels. There are a lot of rust holes along the front edge and along the rain channels. It may take a lot of time and spot welding to replace the rotted away metal, but it will be worth the effort. Grant gave the interior a blast with the air hose and I think the Prototype lost about 25 pounds...We decided to let the dust settle and have a go at the truck next week. Thanks for the help Grant, Guy and Bob. It was appreciated.
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20-04-09, 23:11
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Exciting times for the wider CMP community
What great news to hear she's to be restored, and what a caring custodian she has gone to as well.
I remember my sense of awe when Brian first took me to visit the chicken ranch - an experience I'll always treasure.  And I also endorse the comments about we being custodians of these artifacts. For some, like Brian the custodian also has a more important role: he was the one to save it in the first place (and in this case with an unlikely Aussie connection). In addition to the pictures on my OldCMP site there is also a video walkaround and interview with Brian on the "Year of the Blitz" DVD.
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21-04-09, 04:54
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I really enjoy watching all your efforts, its guys like you stop the history of the world going back to dust and into the ground.
I also note with keen interest that you have troops in reserve and under training and ready to take over when your bones just cannot answer the call. Next time you have photos you are posting, can you post some of the children from base reserve, I am sure I am not the only one who enjoys watching them grow up. Best of luck with the latest four wheel baby, many people I am sure appreciate your efforts. Regards Col
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27-04-09, 04:20
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Did Guy Vapeur choose his choce of canvas? I will need some sewing on M38A1 side curtains and doors.
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13-04-09, 23:22
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Of Titles and HUPs
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