Ilfracombe Summer Rally

[stevensson10]

Looking to be another sunny day down here at the Lazy Buzzard and Cornwall in general will be moving further on down today but a big thank you to Roger and all remaining funsters for their brief company and hope we meet again somewhere along the road ,safe journey to all

you need to go to peranporth what a great little resort that is its quiet and peaceful with no idiots there the few pubs that are there arnt much cop probably that's why its so calm and peaceful with plenty of shops and one pub that does an excellent meal the Cornish pasties are out of this world steve :thumb:

 

[jollyrodger]

you need to go to peranporth what a great little resort that is its quiet and peaceful with no idiots there the few pubs that are there arnt much cop probably that's why its so calm and peaceful with plenty of shops and one pub that does an excellent meal the Cornish pasties are out of this world steve :thumb:

Is on the route after Welcmbe and before Godrevy :thumb:

 

[kaybee]

Just wanting to say a big thankyou to Sue and Roger for their hospitality. Had a great time. Good to meet all the funstres that were there. I hope to meet you at future events. Enjoy
Kath

 

[Rayb182]

Wildman's place.

 

[Wildman]

The sun is shining and its a good time to thank those funsters that turned up. We had a great time, the company most excellent. I was pleased to see many of you getting out and about, enjoying the local attractions your constant use of the busses have educated the bus drivers as to the location of the lazy buzzard campsite and they all stop on request at the gate. All in all It was most relaxing.

The delivery service from various parts of the world was most excellent. It was like Christmas with deliveries of chicken manure for the garden, Cheers Kath, logs from Portugal that were expertly cut to show the grain to its best advantage, many thanks JJ. Fishing tackle was also deliverd by Kath thanks to Teddybard. Goondan collected and delivered a cadac from Chris in Kent, thanks to both of you. Last but not least Spud'nt delivered the sausage maker from Ivy loujess again thank you both. As things quieten down this week I'll have a chance to have a play in between bottling the beetroot and sorting the garden ready for our holiday in September

There are three funsters left on site and they have been lucky to see the local wildlife during their stay. I have bought a fibreglass pay booth that I was going to put a solar shower in but the chance of someone getting scalded puts the insurance costs through the roof. Having a think about it and have more or less decided to make a bird hide out of it overlooking a bird table. it will eventually keep two people out of the weather whilst birdwatching and a small bench will provide a stable position to put a camera tripod. so this winters project is thus sorted, Plus I have plans to add another water point in the rally field, (there is one there already).

A number of funsters have had bits and pieces in their vans fixed whilst here as per normal. I think next years meet will be a fix it meet maybe combined with a bring and buy, (if anyone has anything left after haggers bring and buy but being so far south I doubt it will affect things anyway).
Obviously next year I'll have to take more care to prevent the meet clashing with Malvern, the question is which side of it, after and before Shepton, or before what do funsters think.
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[old-mo]

The week before Malvern, then it would be a halfway house for us southerners... :thumb:

 

[Jandek]

Thanks to Roger and Sue

Thanks to Roger and Sue for their hospitality. Enjoyed our weekend and meeting new friends who we hope we will see again on other rallies. Lovely part of the country - hope to visit again.
Jan and Dek

 

[Wildman]

Oops

Apologies to Jolly Roger whom I forgot to thank in the post below though I did in person for bringing the logs down. Hopefully I'll get a chance later this week to turn a bowl or two from said logs.

 

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

Let us know asap as we book the school holidays up quickly Roger xxxxx

 

[Wildman]

OK then the week before Malvern it is. Now what date is that and who wants to marshal it.

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[jollyrodger]

Week before ok with us Roger dont think we will be doing Malvern next year Devon rain is much better

 

[stevensson10]

logs

Let us know asap as we book the school holidays up quickly Roger xxxxx

why what was the logs for? steve

 

[Wildman]

The logs were QMJ eucalyptus' with a superb grain for my wood turning. Soon to be turned into fruit bowls.

 

[Philcott]

It's been great fun and we are lucky enough to still be here - and the sun is still shining.. lovely part of the country though the narrow roads take a bit of getting used to!

Roger has spoilt us no end - anyone coming here will enjoy themselves no end. He's a great host!

 

[stevensson10]

The logs were QMJ eucalyptus' with a superb grain for my wood turning. Soon to be turned into fruit bowls.

how many are you making.when you've made them do you sell them on or for your own personal use. if you sell them how much do you charge for them and about what size are they very kind regards steve

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[old-mo]

I have got a stack of Eucalyptus logs....

Just had a huge tree cut down, should keep my log burner going for a couple of winters...

Lot better quality than Portugese Eucalyptus...

 

[Wildman]

the grain looks amazing Mo, shame they are cut such thin slices but if you want a bowl made from one pm me. or phone, better still drop in, hee hee. I'll try and do it whilst you wait.

 

[old-mo]

the grain looks amazing Mo, shame they are cut such thin slices but if you want a bowl made from one pm me. or phone, better still drop in, hee hee. I'll try and do it whilst you wait.

Cheers Roger..... I`ll keep one by.. and take you up on your offer.. :thumb:

The ones that are loose are huge and about 10 - 12 inches thick (Ones with crisp packet on)

I`ll stick a few in the garage for you and get them up when I can.. :thumb:

 

[Wildman]

split them across the centre of the crisp packet so that shrinkage does not cause splits so you end up with two moon shaped pieces then they will dry evenly

 

[old-mo]

split them across the centre of the crisp packet so that shrinkage does not cause splits so you end up with two moon shaped pieces then they will dry evenly

Is that for burning or turning.. ?

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[Wildman]

Splits don't matter for burning, hee hee

 

[Lyngary]

Thanks Roger for your hospitality which made for a very relaxed few days.

Gary and Lynnette

 

[cliffanger]

Morning,

Is there any space on this rally? Only just seen it on Mo's post about deep sea fishing - Don't want to go deep sea fishing but would love to come to the Ilfracombe rally.

Hopefully you can fit us in.

Cheers

Geraldine

 

[Wildman]

Morning,

Is there any space on this rally? Only just seen it on Mo's post about deep sea fishing - Don't want to go deep sea fishing but would love to come to the Ilfracombe rally.

Hopefully you can fit us in.

Cheers

Geraldine

Hi there will be plenty of space as we have room for over 200 vans, hee hee The dates are now 8-13th August further details and list to be started soon. I look forward to meeting you.

 

[cliffanger]

Thanks for that - its in our diary. Look forward to meeting you and lots of other Funsters there - just have to get the winter out of the way now.....

Geraldine

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