OMVA -Aquino Weekend

[Barry Churcher]

Ryan at first we didn't think it was the perfect spot either but the simple explanation is that with that location we can come and go as we want with the vehicles. The museum would like the only movement within the grounds be restricted between 9:00am and 5:00 pm. We must also remember that we are there as their guests. I concur with Don that Terry did a great job with the organization and set up. The tent and unlimited bottled water that Les provided
sure made a scorcher of a day more comfortable. Thanks to all the OMVA members who brought vehicles and thanks to all the others who just stopped by for conversation and to get out of the heat.
Barry

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks again to all who made it such an enjoyable weekend. I had a great time being there on the Saturday.

To echo Ryan's comments I too feel that the ditch made a big barrier for many people to get in and see our stuff. Maybe the club could ask the museum for the spot where they had a cab12 c15a and C60 parked. It was basically kiddy corner to us and if members had to leave it would be a simple down the road to the same entrance we used.

All day long I kept hearing rumours the Brian Gough was eyeing up the 10cwt trailer I brought to the show. Lo and behold I returned in time see him backing his jeep up to the trailer. I'm glad I got "the proof" as I don't think anyone would believe this tale.

[Robin Craig]

I am sorry to say I didnt get a chance to come over and visit you all.

The Museum are open and receptive to improvements, with time and patience it will improve

Great to see a few of you who made it to the sand box side of the venue

[servicepub (RIP)]

I was there but never got out of the vendors' barn (part of the AMPS model show). Sorry I missed connecting with all of you.
Clive

[Terry Witiuk]

Thanks to everyone who came out to say Hello. It was great to meet and put faces to names that I see here on MLU. We had a great number of visitors come through our area to have a look at all the vehicles. On Saturday, we had 13 vehicles on display. Good turnout of visitors on Sunday as well. Have made a bunch of new friends and very much look forward to meeting up again. I am sorting through pictures and will post some of them shortly.
Cheers, Terry.

[Terry Witiuk]

A few pics. Top picture shows framed print being presented to the Ontario Regiment Museum RCAC from the OMVA in recognition of Aquino 2016 and the support of our association. Pictured left to right; Frank Von Rosenstiel (Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum), Jeremy Neal Blowers (Executive Director RCAC Ontario Regiment RCACMuseum) and Les Fisher (OMVA President). Last picture shows Barry Churcher (OMVA Executive, Membership), Les Fisher (OMVA Executive, President) and Cam Wooley (CP24 TV Personality and Aquino Show Commentator).

[Robin Craig]

Picture number three is missing a few names, the tall distinguished gent is Sandy Marshall, I think next to him is Calvin Bird from the UK and next to him is Chad who is related to Sandy. Sandy and Chad brought the motorbike.

Also, for those seeking true accuracy, Frank Von R was temporarily renamed Frank Von Ponsonby-Smyth as he had the pleasure of driving the SAS replica Land Rover, he didn't want pictures to be taken but I am sure there is one somewhere.