2016 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

There has been plenty of activity at the Barn, but some of that activity has to be kept under wrap. What can be told is that this past weekend involved moving my M37 to the Swords and Ploughshares Museum for the Annual Canada Day Convoy to Merrickville, Ontario.

This years convoy consisted of mostly M series vehicles, Iltis jeeps, and at least two LSVWs. Of note were the LSVWs - they must have been modified as nary a squeal was heard from their brakes.

The Merrickville parade kicked off without too much trouble and ended with a nice meal at the RCL Branch just up from the park where the salute was fired. Then it was on to Kemptville for a soggy parade start. Once rolling, the rain subsided and the sun came out just in time for brats and suds at the Legion in town.

After supper, my brother Ken, who is visiting from the Maritimes, and I loaded up the M37 for the journey home - which was like driving in a car wash. After the last item was put away at the Hammond Barn, the rain stopped and the sun reappeared. So much for being efficient.

Today, we got back to work on fixing snags on the M37 and the wiring for the HUP. I played with the M37, while brother Ken completed the final wiring of the dash for the HUP. My son Jesse joined us for a rare visit and was put to work sanding down the HUP in preparation for its eventual green coat.

Bob was away for the past week and Grant was working. Today, all of the Hammond denizens were present for a quick update and to exercise the trucks. It was good seeing the lads back in action, and even better knowing that the electrics on the HUP are that much closer to completion.

Photos:
1 - M37 at Merrickville towing a S&P 6 pounder
2 - 6 Pounder in action
3 - HUP prep continues