h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I have spent most of this afternoon in the weather, which has been a mix of rain, wind and a bit of sun on occasion.

The reason? Today is Kew Bridge Steam Museum's annual Fire Engine rally.

The usual stalwart of 'Jezebel' (whom I've mentioned before) was there. She is a 1916 Dennis fire engine:

http://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/rcsmotor/

She was manned by six male and two female students, and once again it was an impressive display

Another was the Shand Mason Steamer of 1876, that was also in full steam and operating... A real beauty and similar to this one, although today's model had Sedgwick brewery on it:
http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number15987.asp

There was also a 1914 Dennis, number plate DU 179, as seen in a photo below, as well as a 1936 Dennis, also seen below (number plate FPC 448)

http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number15987.asp

Very enjoyable.

To cap it off I have just bought tickets to go and see The Mediaeval Babes in Concert with Mum, to launch there new album. £12.00 a ticket, which is cheaper than the £30.00 being charged at the Royal Albert Hall lat year. And it's nearer!!!

http://www.mediaevalbaebes.com/home.html

So, all in all, a god day.

Now back to the ironing.

MMF

will you take the load at my ironing board at the same time? Just mind the sleeping on top of it

it.

Websailor

Didn't know you were into fire engines!

The 1916 Dennis is here:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=1914+Dennis+1936&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

And the 1936 Dennis is here:
http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number16974.asp

for the incorrect link!

MMF

Trying again

The 1916 Dennis is here:
http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number7633.asp

And the 1936 Dennis is here:
http://www.fire-engine-photos.com/picture/number16974.asp

for the incorrect link, again! hub keeps powering out!!!

MMF

and shiny red things and heavy horses too. Who could ask for more. If only our vehicles were treated with such loving care today, but then pride was a huge feature for those that operated those vehicles, like steam train crews.

Big, big fan of the late Fred Dibnah

Gone all nostalgic

Websailor

I once went to a place that had all kind of old steam machines and from tractors to presses and saws. I found it very interesting. I have never seen an old fire engine but would like to.

now from that title, I had great fear as to what I'd encounter, Whew!