As well as lots of wood the Weald Woodfair always has a lot of the latest forestry gear, and for petrol heads there is no shortage of the latest forestry processors, woodmizers, forwarders and gratuituously big tractors.
But there is one small defiant island of old landrovers, yes you guessed it - the coppice group. After all if we didn't have old landrovers we'd have one less thing to moan about.
Unfortunately Graham's magnificent 80 inch series one was challenging for most unreliable vehicle, having broken down at least three times on the way to the show. But he made it without a relay truck (having an equally magical ability to fix itself ). I forget what the problem was but we found it, at least we think we did, and without the use of any computer diagnostic equipment.
John's Series 3 rarely has a polite word spoken about it, even in public. But it's still there and on this occasion going strong as it also doubled as the bar, at least the cider bar.
My old X-Beeb LWB always attracts attention at this show, sometimes more attention than my turning does. I claim to have paid £800 for the winch and the landrover came free. This year the stylish addition of the jack led many to believe it was also challenging for most unreliable vehicle, but no it's simply to level my accommodation as I don't much like sleeping with my head downhill. Also kept the breakfast bar level and at the right height.
Although technically not a series landrover Alan Sage's X utility 110 does count as its quite an early one. Besides it comes in a striking 2 tone paint job and with it's own onboard compressor.
Saving the best til last, the man whose landrover is a different colour each season - Mick Stanton. This year a fetching Masai Red. though anorak's will know that Masai Red was only officially on Series III stage-1's and not ordinary Series III's. it does look the part. Apparently the shiny finish is achieved by the use of a paint roller rather than a brush! Thanks for the tip Mick, but my landrovers don't get washed every year let alone repainted!
What a sad subject for a post. Glad I got it off my chest before the new year starts! A happy new year to one and all.
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