CTC Spring Crank Up
19th and 20th April 2008

Saturday dawned with, shall we say " just a drop of rain ? " or should we be honesty and say it bucketed down ! Thoughts were, will it still be okay to carry on ?
But in true CTC spirit everyone started to arrive and by teatime everyone was ready for their chicken and chips and when the entertainment started in the evening the marquee was nearly full ! A great evening was had by all with the tractor owners and the stationary engine enthusiasts combining to make it a really great evening ( apart from their singing !!! )

When we awoke on Sunday morning, it wasn't raining, the sun was threatening to shine and we all kept our fingers crossed for a dry Drive It Day road run.  We weren't disappointed,  the tractors started to arrive at the same time as the sun so this bought out quite a few happy faces.

10.30 on Sunday morning arrived, we had eaten our bacon rolls, the sun was shinning, the tractors were ready so we had all the ingredients for a great road run. 

The road was empty, the birds were singing (much better than some people last night!),
then the tractors emerged from around the corner

As you can see it wasn't only the tractors

But then it was all too much for some people

After just over 18 very enjoyable miles they started to arrive back at Sue and Gary's

All that was left to do now was enjoy a really delicious Roast lunch and dessert  have a bit more of a yarn then get things ready for moving off

A really BIG "Thank You" must go firstly to Sue and Gary for the use of their property and their hospitality and for organising such a great event, to the Ladies who prepared, cooked served and washed up after the meals, (note:- must remember to get a new waitress for next year ) the "bar staff" and the men for erecting and taking down the marquee and the lighting. Thanks to you all for making it such an enjoyable weekend.