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[diffwhine]

For once I have to confess that it was a good day. Well attended, loads of stalls and despite being a tad parky good fun. Spent all day with my hoodie up so failed to see half the people I intended to see, so apologies!

[gcc130]

We had a good day too, but failed to spot you Mark.

[diffwhine]

That's because I got accosted by an old friend of mine to help run his stall and then got abandoned! I only got a quick run round once. I saw you, but you were busy with a group of punters.

I set out with one simple goal (or so I thought)... To find a number plate light for the P38A Range Rover I'm borrowing. I failed dismally - in fact I saw no P38A stuff at all. Is nobody even bothering to break them now?

[gcc130]

I didn’t see much p38 stuff either, but in the limited time I was off the stall I thought there was plenty of series parts and I managed to raise enough to buy a new tilt for my series one from Steve at Undercover.
I also think the European buyers have returned, we had great fun with a large French family and I think I ended up giving them more than I sold them, I gave their young son a Dinky breakdown crane and recieved a huge hug much to everyone’s amusement 🤣

[Alan Drover]

I didn't see you either Mark. I had arranged to meet a Land Rover owner whom I hadn't seen for a number of years and he turned up and I met David Bowyer again and Chris from the Series 2 club with his red VW Transporter.
I didn't think there were so many Series spares as in previous years. I'd hoped to find a Series 3 large vent dashtop in better condition than mine but no such thing was there.
The 2.5 petrol benefited from an Italian tune up along the A34 though.

[Mycroft]

I was amazed at how many Series One wings were on sale. Along with the odd shed-relieved powertool collection.

[Craig T]

There is a P38 chap very close to me Mark, Absolute Landrovers.
https://www.absolutelandrovers.co.uk/
No contact details on the web site holding page but I can ask if he has a light if you like as he has a number of vehicles there for parts.

Craig.

[diffwhine]

Thanks Craig, that might work well as I need to drop a gearbox back to your neck of the woods next week.

[gcc130]

Unfortunately I’ve heard this morning that someone has his 110 CSW stolen from the Newbury car park yesterday while he was in the showground, which put a bit of a damper on things!

[Mycroft]

That's terrible. I hope they post on some of the online groups so that everyone's on alert.

[Alan Drover]

Is nothing sacred in this lawless country? If the scum are ever caught they'll just get a slap on the wrist from some woke judge.

[oilstain]

I have been a few times but a long way from North West Gwynedd, and the older I get it seems a longer trip. Last time I didn't find much on my list, perhaps next time

I have tried the 3 counties event but still a long way and far less stalls than Newbury but you can be lucky

Does Newbury have a Tractor and Land Rover event? I ask as I might get the local tractor people to get a small bus for us all

[Dopey]

I don't have to worry about my P38 anymore, I sold it.... (sadly) I just didn't use it as much, it was a shame seeing in the drive and not moving, they have to be used

[Alan Drover]

When I went to Newbury in 2019 there were tractor stalls but I didn't notice any this year. There were far less stalls than in 2019 too.

[oilstain]

When I went to Newbury in 2019 there were tractor stalls but I didn't notice any this year. There were far less stalls than in 2019 too.

Yes what I thought