What a brilliant day and just perfect for the short ride to the Chiltern Open Air museum.
Laurie, Steve, Bill and Ray were already there enjoying the first drink of the day. Complementary drinks were supplied by the museum as always making us very welcome.
There were many interesting and unusual cars and vehicles including the classics on show.
Going around visiting all the exhibits l met a very interesting man who for his hobby made and designed mini caravans over many years. He had designed three different models and one of which was on display. It even had its own flushing loo, this design was clearly well before its time.
His caravans would have being on many of the old TV programs such as tiny homes. His caravan would have complemented well. Arriving back to the bikes we saw Ian Bullion and George soon turned up after a few more minutes. Peter arrived who had just joined our club a few days ago but he had payed £10 entrance fee and parked his bike in the field!
Brian told him to get his bike over and display it at our club, tell them he was with the Busy Bee Club, which he did.
As a result he was given his £10 back and two commentary tickets for the drinks, well worth his £10 joining fee. Welcome to the gang Peter.
Brian and l have been most years so being so hot we had a quick look around the museum bought some second hand books and a lovely homemade banana and walnut cake which we shared with the gang after our lunch.
The cake was so nice and so I decided to go back to buy another one but they had sold out.
Went over to the prefab house to look at the allotments which was new to the museum. l have never seen such a huge pumpkin growing very impressive.
On the way back to the bikes we bumped into some of our friends from walking club. Enjoyed a quick chat with them which is when we also saw Harry from the Busy Bee who had travelled by his classic car.
What we like most about this show is you tend to meet some very interesting people who have so much history and stories to share about their vehicles and classics cars.
Also at the museum there is always so many new and interesting things to do and see, it was a very pleasant lazy day out with great company.
Pat and Brian Beasely.
Met up at Otterspool way with Vinnie, Roger and Sue, Ian, Chris and Rob which was his first time to Jacks Hill. We waited for an extra five minutes or so in case someone would turn up but it was not to be.
Good journey down despite being told that there could be road closures through Towcester but fortunately it was open however, they are due to be closed for the following weekend.
Arrived just after 10.30 and could not believe how many bikes had already parked at the front. Steven was one of the Marshalls once again and he was directing traffic. He had arrived at around 7.30am.
We also met up with Laurie, George, Gordon, Richard, Bob and many more old friends who turn up each year. The weather was so hot again and explains why the whole place was packed.
We have asked Rob to do a write up for this Ton-up day as it was his first time there. So looking forward to reading about you first impression and experience of the whole event.
The day was a great susses with following winners of the bike show which is held each year and the trophies donated by us the Busy Bee Motorcycle Club as usual.
Chester Dowling trophy went to George Gunthorpe for his gold star 514 CRA. This bike was originally owned by Tony Evens better known as wiggy. One of the original Busy Bee boys who were well known in the sixties.
Jack’s Hill trophy went to Neil Lane for his fantastic Indian bike YWG 679.
Best British went to Geoff Skinner a 1961 Triumph Bonny 400 AWK
Busy Bee trophy went to Paul for his Norton 850 MK3.
Well done to all and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Brian Beasely
PS. Bike trophy had to be given out by one o’clock because of the tight schedule. Other bikes of interest was an Ariel Arrow twin engine 4 cylinder 500 sounded great and Trinney’s 500 Triumph. I must talk to him about it at Brighton.
Another hot weekend and so we arrived at Denham or 9am. Sue, Roger, Bill, Ray and Peter who decided to join us after seeing Vinnie’s message on our website. This was his first ride-out with us. Welcome on aboard Peter and we hope you joins future club rides. It looked as if no one else was going to turn up so we all set off to Brooklands.
We had a very good run with not much traffic on the road arriving just after 10 am.
Sue, Roger, Brian and myself were directed to the triumph stand when Colin turned up just behind us.
The weather was getting hotter and after a chat with Colin, Brian and l decided to go to the tea room for a drink and to cool down.
By the time we came out to look for the rest of the gang the whole place was buzzing with people and bikes. We went to the 59 club stand for a chat and then to Ace stalls when we saw Bill, Ray and Peter having a burger and drinks in the shade so we decided to join them. This was an ideal location where we were enjoying the atmosphere and chatting to each other as well as a great view of the hill with bike racing up.
Sue found a nice spot to sit in the shade while the boys went off to see more of the exhibits. I decided to stay with Sue and Roger enjoying the great view of the hill.
The weather by now was getting hotter than ever, Vinnie had come by car with his family. Luckily we saw them passing by and got their attention. He introduced his son and daughter who we had not met before. They carried on to see the rest of the museum as it was their first time. It is a lot to take in if this is your first visit.
Brian arrived back for lunch with our picnic. We found a lovely shady spot on the grass and enjoyed the meal. Unfortunately the sun got the better of us and so we decided to go home.
On the way back to the bike we met up with Roger and Sue who also decided to do the same.
Not such a great journey home though, quite a bit of traffic on the motorway. But had a lovely late afternoon in the garden to round off a very nice day. Although we had not done too much it was still a lovely lazy day.
Pat and Brian Beasely
