As there was no club run for coming Sunday and so we turned to the section on Busy Bee’s website under “What’s On”. Here was Marsworth Event listed and it just happened to be the event we had visited last year. It was decided at the club night to meet in the car park of Halfords in Hemel Hampstead for 9:30.

Danny text me on Saturday to find out if there was a run planned for Sunday and I informed him that it was to Marsworth. He said that he had just come back from his Holiday in Cyprus and that even though he was tied due to the fact that his plane was delayed by 8 hours. He was still determined to get out on his bike as he is a true biker. Sam also text to find out of any club runs and I also informed him of Marsworth. I called Chris to ask him to meet us at Otterspool Way as none of us were sure where Halfords was. I met Danny at the usual place and then made our way to Otterspool Way where Sam and Chris were already waiting. As it was only 9am we were not in a hurry to get to Hamel Hampstead and therefore Chris took the slow route.

When we got there, Steve, Karen, Pat, Brian, Laurie, Frank, Mick were already assembled in the car park. Steve. V arrived very shortly on his combo and now we were a force of 12 Bee’s on variety of machines from classics to modern and even a combo. Steve and Karen had come in their MG and so he led the way to Marsworth very slowly through the scenic route. We arrived just after 10am and made our way to exhibitor’s gates. From there we were directed to a marked parking area just for motorcycles.

After parking up our bikes we quickly settled down and took off our jackets as it was quite warm. As we had spoken of bringing our own equipment for purposes of making hot drinks. I had spent some time in researching for the best light weight and economical equipment to purchase. In the meantime Sam had mentioned that he had a stove in his garage that we could borrow and I sauced water, milk, tea, coffee, sugar and cups.

We set up the equipment and started brewing hot drinks. The water boiled quite quickly considering the size of the stove and certainly cheaper and saved us queuing up. For our first attempt I would say it was a resounding success.

The show was well attended but slightly down on the numbers compared to last year. There were steam engines big and small, trade stalls, food vendors, a small arena for re-enactments and various other displays, something for the kids to do such as slides and bouncy castle. This has always been a good little show that we all look forward to just relaxing especially if the weather is warm.

Walking around the whole ground taking sights, sounds and the smell of coal and steam does build up your appetite. So, we settled for a spot of lunch and more hot drinks and the usual banter. Sam and Laurie left a little earlier and Steve and Karen shortly after.

Alas it was time to head home so the rest of us called it a day. What a lovely day out even though it was only a 66 miles round trip. Take care and See you all on the next one!

Vinnie.