Got to Otterspool Way where Bob Norman, Dave Scott and Derick were waiting.
We waited for about 10mins and it looked as if no one else was going to turn up so we set off with Brian in the lead. The weather was looking promising.
Not a bad journey until we lost the others going through Dunstable town centre on the A5. So we carried on and decided to wait for them on the slip road just before the turn off to A422. Unfortunately they went straight on past us waving so we had to go on without them.
Just before the museum we noticed Bob Brooks going in the opposite direction. The reason became apparent later as the road was closed and everyone had to follow the diversion signs. We thought the others must have gone different way as they had a Satnav.
After the first sign we couldn’t find any further signs and so we were going in every direction and almost gave up however we managed to finally find some signs on the opposite road. Unfortunately by now we were in a heavy downpour and were not very happy but arrived at the museum.
The organisers of the show were very apologetic and explained that they had complained to the council about the bad signs and that everyone had great difficulties in following the road signs.
On arrival we were given vouchers for free drinks as usual which was very much appreciated.
Steve, Keith and Peter Mayne were already there and they too had the same trouble as us with the signs.
Soon other members started to arrive followed by Bob brooks who had been going around for quite some time trying to find the museum.
After a warm up and hot drinks we were all ready to look around the museum. Ian, Laurie, Bill and Ray arrived later on also complaining about the signs. Lucky the rain stopped and we had a little sun which made it quite pleasant.
Unfortunately there is no bike show anymore even though there were quite a few bikes. There is always a good turnout of classic cars, vans, army vehicles and steam trains so it’s great to see them all.
The museum is run by volunteers and so they need lots of support. Unfortunately because we have had some bad weather over the last few weeks this show was not as well attended as normal which was such a shame because they go to so much trouble with fantastic home-made cakes, bread pudding, soup, sandwiches meat pasties, bacon rolls and much more there must have been a lot left over.
By early afternoon most of us started off for home still we had a lovely day out with so much to see in the museum full of history.
I look forward to this event every year great day out. Pat
