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
This event is another one of my favourites especially when the sun is shining and the turnout is very good. I highly recommend this event for everyone especially families with kids. They have so many volunteers dressed in period costumes and explain the significance of the exhibits on display and entertaining the public. They even have live music and it is always a great day out.
We as a club have been coming here for many years and always receive a very warm welcome from the organiser. We display our very handsome and cherished motorcycles for which we are presented with a voucher entitling us to a complimentary drink. This year there was a big turn out from the club members. Sam, Brian and I, Keith, Vinnie, Ron, Ray, Bill, Frank, Steve and Karen on their trike and Steve V. on his combo. George and his friend as well as old Bob arrived a little later by car.
The museum gives one an insight of how the people used live in the UK from pre and post world war years. There is an iron age barn dating from 18th centuries as well as many other exhibits housed in various barns and cottages.
Vinnie brought water, milk, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Brian and I brought biscuits, cakes and sandwiches as well the stove and kettle to make our own drinks. We always talked about being self sufficient as tea’s and coffee’s are very expensive at so many of these motorcycle events and also saves us queuing up. Some of us have even purchased light weight folding chairs that we can carry on the back of our bikes to make ourselves comfortable.
We had such a lovely picnic with the sun shining down upon us and just enjoying the company of fellow bikers and exchanging our plans for the summer break. This was a brilliant days out and can’t till the next year.
Pat
This is yet another one of the club rides I had never taken part in since joining the Bee’s. As explained in my editorial this year was rather a stressful time but somehow I managed to make my excuses and made to this meet.
On this club run everyone makes their own way to the museum and as it was my first time Steve V. kindly offered to meet me not too far from the museum. I followed him through very narrow and bendy country lanes avoiding oncoming traffic, pot holes and ducking the over grown hedges along the way. I was told that this was the back road as I cannot imagine larger vehicles such as the buses would be able to negotiate the bends. As my bike was still at Danny’s for the duration of the summer I drove by car and parked www.busybeemcc.com Spring 2016 pg. 19
in the car park and then jumped in Steve’s combo through the main gates and right into the museum where they directed us to our reserved spot on the grounds.
Steve started unpacking his table/bench setup and other such items as Busy Bee banner hence he was on the combo.
Not long before Brian, Pat and others started arriving. I got the feeling that same members arrive here each year from their body language and the talk. The sun was out and we started venturing into various Barns, Cottages, Sheds and Shelters. Each of these storages facilities housed so many interesting exhibits dating back to 18th and 20th centuries. There was even an Iron Age house.
As everything is in the open as the name suggest there was no danger of overcrowding and every one can enjoy walking around at their own pace. This was one of the most amazing and very informative place that I had been to in a very long time. Here one could see a snap shot of how people used to live through the ages. There is quite a lot of exhibits of life during the war and to see how little people had during those very difficult times. They also invited various motorcycle and car clubs to come and display their prized vehicles on the grounds for the visiting public to view. They even sold old fashioned Victorian Lemonade at one of the food and snacks barns. There was also an opportunity to try your hands at making bread the old fashion way. Also for small fee you could have ago at making colourful candles.
So if you have not been here before I urge you to join us this year and I promise you, you will not be disappointed.
Another awesome day in a beautiful settings and the sun shining what else could you ask for?
Vinnie
