Who is off to GDSF in a couple of weeks?

I am there as Tim's second man and lunch time relief salesman on the stand.

Mike

yes i will be there

I will be there too, this will be my first time exhibiting miniature steam at Dorset, I have been going for many years with stationary engines but have decided to have a change this time, so hoping it will be a good experience . Hope to meet some of the forum members there.

I'll be there From Thursday onwards helping on the stand, looking forward to seeing the 6" SCC Burrell, lets hope the weather is as good as last year

Sadly this time I'll be away (bad timing with holiday dates) but hope you all have a good week and plenty of sales are made again this year.

Can I ask someone who is going to get some shots of the control model please. Wearing one of my other hats I'm giving a talk in November on the progress of the build and would like to show the control model.

I've got some from last year, but things have moved on since.

I will cross the English cannel to be there. Not with my 4” Agriculture Burrell but as guest on a full-size showman. As a member of the Dutch road roller association I was invited. I am in steam for 40 years now but this will be my first visit to GDSF , I really look forward to it.
Alex Jan.

Hi Alex

You're in for a treat, it has to be one of the best shows on Earth! with something for everyone especially if you like steam.

And Real Ale.

Mike

I will be there driving the Harry Lee Steam Yacht's, so all those who have not yet experienced them please come and have a go (if you think your hard enough!!).

Also, dont forget the Steam Apprentice Club will be officially launching the Steam Traction World 4" Burrell project so support the STW guys with this too - a worthy project.

Brian

Hufffff.


Me not getting to go :-(......

I wanted to get to Pickering, but it wasn't to be!! Can't do GDSF either, so I'm with you on this Lynn
I'm going to try & get there next year........... I can't wait to see the greatest steam fair in the world!!
Hope all you lucky people who do get to go, have good weather to enhance the experence.
Regards,
Tony

We could have our own event up here?

hi,

i will also be there with the lykamobile.

best regards

roel

the netherlands

Just got my tickets to do two days this year and now trying to win family passes in a competition as well so I could go a few more times and take protesting offspring.

Kev

Are you taking "His Majesty" too?? I must come and find you if you are.

Brian

No I only ever go as a foot passenger. People have often asked if I am going to "do" Dorset but to be honest I couldnt think of anything less appealing. I'm totally knackered after one day in steam but to have to be in steam every day for the whole do without exception, and not be able to have a look round , sleeping in a tent, nowhere really comfy to sit, eating beans from a can etc, etc. Not really my idea of a fun week Especially as I have been told in uncertain terms that I would very definately be on my own.

Bloody olympics got in the way this year..
All leave is cancelled..

Will be at Bedford and Dacorum shows with The Tiger thou...

Great news for all those going to GDSF....the beer tent is up as I drove past tonight, they started work in the main field on Monday and are getting everything ready!!


GDSF Bear Tent by Robert R&N, on Flickr

Sadly no beer there yet

Frostie will be there on the Saturday, I am looking forward to seeing the 6" machine !!

Lets hope the weather is gonna be kind to us all.

I'm heading down Friday and Saturday, first time to the GDSF, really looking forward to it.

Going offline, setting sail for Dorset. We will arrive tomorrow afternoon.
Alex Jan

For those unable to attend here's a few shots of todays action at Dorset

veiw from the STW stand at about 10.30, this kept up for a good few hours



About 1.30 from the Corgi trailer, gave up and bought a pair of wellies at this poiint





Tim struggling to get a previously immaculate "Madeline" to the STW presentation for the beginning of the Burrell build for the Steam apprentice, what I failed to get was the next bit which was at least 6 people pushing him through the slurry as there was no hope of traction at all. Glad I'm not trying to clean out the inside of the rear rims!!!!



Ruined a show as per the rest of this year really, the forecast is now good for the remainder of the week but I doubt if the ground will clear up and cope with the foot fall. As for the car park.... only just managed to escape and there was a serious lack of parking today, not sure if I want to venture back later this week Count yourselves lucky

The mud looks bad but I remember about five years ago when it was really wet with slurry mud everywhere, once it stopped raining the ground dried out really quickly and by the afternoon there was even dust blowing about! Mind you the mud is really fine and sticks like whatname to a blanket so don't envy Tim cleaning his wheels. Looking forward to going up there tomorrow though, (boots packed!)

Yes five years ago was muddy

I'm in campsite one in a caravan a bit muddy

Baggycanoe

Also sat here in a caravan, in the middle of the Miniature Steam Area. Decided not to brave the mud tonight, hoping it will dry up tomorrow and not rain too much more.