On Sunday July 23rd I decided to get up early for a journey to Jack Hill for the Ton-Up Day. I set two alarm clocks shades of my time in pharmaceuticals (belt & Braces practice). The weather was dull and damp but I was not going to miss what I consider to be one of the major events on the club calendar.
I arrived at about 10am. Steve was there to welcome me and find a good parking space. After a cup of coffee I had a wander around the bikes and stalls. To my surprise ex-member Alison and Terry were running a stall selling bike related items.
I also met Vinnie, Johnny and Sam who were going on to Stanford Hall for the VMCC Founders Day. Meanwhile I went inside the café to get a seat to watch the Rapiers tribute band to the Shadows with guest singer Graham Fenton. Sian and Sue were in attendance with Sian acting as disc jockey once again. It was sad not to see Chester there but I did signed his Memorial Book.
Coming out of the café I met a very unhappy Vinnie and Co. who had just got back from Stanford Hall. A rather disappointing show and not cheap to get in either. At about 3pm I decided to head for home down the M1 which was OK until Bedford then into a huge traffic jam which meant filtering down the middle for nearly ten miles and luckily missing the thunder storm.
I arrived home after a great day out dry and very tired.
Bob Brooks
Unfortunately the Busy Bees had two venues on the same day Jack’s Hill and the Chiltern Open Air Museum so while some supported Jacks Hill, Brian and l supported the Chiltern Open Air Nuseum.
Judy had come down from Wales to go to Jack’s Hill but as the weather did not look good and she had all ready got wet coming down decided to come with us.
On arrival George came in just behind us there was already quite a few biker on sight.
We were all given a voucher for a free drink which is always welcome.
It was Judy’s first time at the museum so she had so much to see while Brian and l took more time going around the show looking at all the vehicles on show.
While going around we bumped into Karen, Steve and Frank who were showing their classic cars .
Big Dave and his son Ian also were there not so many had turned up this year as so many other advents were on the same day.
Lucky the weather turned out to be just right with a bit of sunshine not to hot we missed all the shows others advents had the same day.
Judy treated us to a cream tea in the lovely little cafe which finished the day of fine.
Really enjoyed this show every year and the club is always made so welcome.
Brilliant day out looking forward to next year.
Pat and Brian
