2010 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Just finished a road trip from Thunder Bay to Ottawa - I am moving my mother (and her car) down east. Surprisingly, there were scant few sightings of mil vehicles along the way to North Bay. After North Bay, it was raining and very dark, so no surprises there.

Tomorrow I head to the Maritimes to deliver my mother and to visit two locations that have mil vehicles sitting out in the open. I hope my brother doesn't mind something green occupying his driveway (if the price is right...).

Off to Halifax tomorrow at sparrow's fart!

[RHClarke]

No luck on thos trip - I spoke with an elderly gentleman who has a 3/4 ton cargo sitting in his yard. While it had been run in the past year, time has taken it's toll on the old girl. I figured it would go for a couple of hundred, but his firm price was 2K.I smiled and indicated that he would have to wait for another buyer. He was willing to do so,therefore, if you are in Waterville NS and have a desire to spend some dough, stop in. The truck can be seen on the right side of the old no 1 hwy as you head east past the airstrip.

For you diamond T types he also has a 630 sitting there.
Will be back in Ottawa Monday afternoon - can't wait to see the mistress and the Hammond barn's latest acquisition...

[RHClarke]

We recovered the 6 pounder "tank trailer" last night. Bob, Grant and I headed for the metropolis of Monkland to pick up the tank. Our host, Peter, was a heck of a nice guy. He, like Bob, is into tractors, so they hit it off right away. We also got a few leads on some "army stuff" that is hiding in the local area. I am of the opinion that making contacts is just as important as picking up the rusty stuff...

Shot of the hub (the other tire is a forklift tire which made a good replacement for the military tire that blew out):

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Snow is on the way. Some stuck around the barn until about 1000hrs this morning when the sun came out in all of its glory. Bob and I loaded two 3/4 ton trailers with firewood for eventual stacking in his garage. Following that fun we filled a few more potholes with gravel. Now Bob wants it to rain so he can see where to drop the next load of gravel...

This afternoon we sorted through a load of modular tent centers that we purchased from Greg Wright in Kars. Most of the tentage was in good nick so we folded it up and stored it in anticipation of next week when we will join the pieces together and drape them over various shelters and trucks. We also sorted through a load of coveralls that Greg generously donated to the cause.

Grant was off doing something away from the barn. Guy Vapeur showed up after lunch and filled us in on his hunting adventures. After a few stories, I headed for home for a nice sun filled trip to Ottawa. Not much to report, but I am sure that will change.

[RHClarke]

This morning I took advantage of the hot weather (17oC at 1000hrs - currently it is 20oC in Ottawa - 1530hrs) and made my way out to the barn for some pre-winter prep.

Todays task was to stitch together two center sections of modular tentage (purchased from fellow MLUer Greg Wright). These sections were then dragged over my Prototypes shelter and tied down. The roof of the shelter did not fare well this summer due to UV damage and a fair bit of chaffing wear. So, up went the mod tentage.

I could not believe how warm it was getting and thought that maybe my age was finally catching up with me. The warm front from the US that is causing so much destruction pushed its way as far north as Ottawa.

I don't think that there is a better solution for replacing worn shelter roofs than mod tent centers. Until I am back to work and earning some $$, they will have to do.

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Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ndAD1nBbo
to see Bob working his way thru the gears of his truck.

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We are fortunate at the barn to have spare parts. Some of our spares end up in the junk heap as being beyond economical repair. Other parts get re-purposed. Take for instance a worn HUP rim. This rim was perforated by rust along the outside lip (see the 10 o'clock area) and most of the inside contact area was overly rusted. Rather than chucking it into the scrap pile, the rim is now a clock that adorns my shop wall at home.

The Dollar Store offers plastic clocks for $2.00 CAD that almost fit the opening of the rim. A little hot glue, a fresh battery, and presto: CMP kitch!

Just might get something productive done out at the barn this Sunday...time will tell.