19-03-2023, 10:21 AM
What I did yesterday was have slices of brownie at Chandos Farm, and watch a very large number of Austin Sevens, and one or two representatives of lesser marques, in the Herefordshire Trial. Quick snaps recorded Dave Wall in his 1929 saloon, which being a saloon allowed two young crew members, their size contributing little to bouncing but their enthusiasm being great.
After attempting the section Paul Holmes in 164, a rare beast in trials being a 1928 Chummy in original standard spec. Derek Brown, and sorting out 157, Max Moses driving on sections whilst dad Jason drove on the road. This car I saw up in the air missing several major components in Ray Moses workshop very recently indeed, Ray's promise to have it ready turned out to be true!
Getting ready for the hill were three machines not pretending to be standard, Rich Steward with SV6155, Bob Thompson's Chummy UC6319, and Sarah Blake's "Ulster" BF 8742. Also present were Nigel Coulter with a bouncer not unknown on these hallowed pages, David Cochrane but far too much talking and no snapping. There is a well known forumist whose photoshop skills would have quickly removed the photographer's shadow.
It is a tribute to centenary organisers that tales of last year's triumphant activities are still being swapped, congratulations and thanks are still due.