2009 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hi Rob...David has nicely clarified the ID of your last block..... a 1948 - 50 216 engine... so the GM 48 is very appropriate...... wonder what David can say about the specific X engine serial number...This site is a wealth of imformation.
Now for the lighter side..... I really like the "GRIME REAPER"...You guys have to realize that there are 3 of us sickies that are collecting so the hauls are usually shared..... however lately most has been HUP related...Now to help the failing memories.... we are...Rob .... who is HUPping everything he can find..... working towards every model year of the HUP/W starting with the prototype. Bob... that would be me.... who stubbornly pursues the cab 11 / 12 series even though I can hardly fit in them...and Grant..... we always wanted a government grant..... who focuses on the cab 13 series.... namely the cab 13 radio van and cab 13 tipper....So stop calling us Richard... Garry... Doug..... and particularly Louise !!!!
I consider myself very lucky to be part of the trio...... the synergy of the group is something to behold..... working alone in the barn is never as much fun as tripping over or helping one another on a weekend.
I just wish some of the other MLU members were closer to Ottawa to join us in our crazy venture to corner the CMP market. If we can ever be of any assistance with parts or a hands on visit you need only to ask.
It's fun to be insane !!! Boob

Surely you jest,

I am sure we got called worse on the last trip with the headlights pointing slightly upwards... As for the Grime Reaper - I'm no fan of that title - reap = death. We breathe new life into these trucks. And to call them Grime, well, that just rankles this CMP lover, but I see the humour... It has been said that one need not be insane to be in this hobby, but our example shows that it surely helps.

Just so our readers don't get the wrong idea, the Summer of the HUP was a well-executed campaign that took advantage of local knowledge, exploitation of opportunities that could not be overlooked, and deep pockets. I have been fortunate in my misfortune - that is to say, with me being between contracts, I've had the time to do recces, meet folk and more importantly do the recoveries with Bob and Grant (who are employed). But all parties end - economics will dictate that I go back to work and once again, I will live the lament that I post at the end of each of these missives.

That is not to say that there is not room for one more...