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Old 14-07-12, 23:16
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nice one ron

i'm looking forward to doing a few 360 in the mud
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Old 14-07-12, 23:31
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Guys,

I have friends that have been staying there for over a week now and it's even worse than in 2007. Even tanks with rubber pads are stuck in the mud. Trucks like DAF YA328 with 6 wheel drive stuck to their axles in the mud. Most fields are either mud or full. The weather forecast is also not good. So, come prepared. Bring at least a snorkel or best is a LCT.

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Old 15-07-12, 09:01
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The organisers have put out a bulletin to contradict the rumours about the show being cancelled due to the mud.
I'm still going to take my wellies though. Ron


http://www.warandpeaceshow.com/News/News/
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Old 15-07-12, 09:26
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I remember 07 well. The carrier was one of few vehicles that could move in the mud. It was the only vehicle that could get over the knife edge, as most tanks just slipped backwards.
The only problem was ever time you stopped moving you had to clear the mud from around the wheels or it would dry and I would loose all braking as the steering wheel would not turn. No warp steering and no brake steering.
Tip: clean the mud off once you stop especially around the front boogies.

Have a great time,
Rick tie a rope behind the carrier and try mud skiing it's great fun.!!

Baz
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Old 15-07-12, 09:30
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Old 15-07-12, 13:25
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just checked the met office weather... 18th - 20th mixed sunny spells in the afternoons, overcast in the morning....some small patches of rain on 19th 1500hrs - 1700hrs.... 20th overall is sunny


so clearly i will be bringing the sunshine with me !
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Old 15-07-12, 15:03
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Richard, ron, barry, andrew,

I am duck oiling the carrier tomorrow morning and taking the wading screens will be there pm tomorrow.

looking forward to it, need to get some new wellies after the hedge hog hibernation incident!!.

barry, you cannot not bring your carrier.

hope it doesnt turn out to be like this picture!

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Old 15-07-12, 09:27
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Quote:
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The organisers have put out a bulletin to contradict the rumours about the show being cancelled due to the mud.
Of course this would be the perfect occasion for a collector to demonstrate his Churchill AVRE carpet layer!

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