Leopard new monument for Base Kingston

[rob love]

I never would have got that meaning from that original sentence. Yes, I was born in the new world, where our colloquialisms are more obvious.

Well the parameters of my life have just been somewhat reduced. From my hiatus of retirement, I have now entered the civil service as the full time mechanic at the RCA museum in Shilo. It will be nice working in a shop this winter where I don't have to put wood in the furnace at the start of the day.

[Gordon Yeo]

Rob

You should see if you could light a fire under that guy from Carberry and see if he is interested in helping out once in a while.

Gord

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by rob love

I never would have got that meaning from that original sentence. Yes, I was born in the new world, where our colloquialisms are more obvious.

Well the parameters of my life have just been somewhat reduced. From my hiatus of retirement, I have now entered the civil service as the full time mechanic at the RCA museum in Shilo. It will be nice working in a shop this winter where I don't have to put wood in the furnace at the start of the day.

Hows that for a retirement job. Nice Rob. Nice to see an enthusiast doing that rather than some dude punching the clock. Win for both you and the museum.

[rob love]

It was a roller coaster ride, believe me. I can tell you this though, when you have a job you truly love, you don't need an alarm clock to get there on time.

No paycheque yet, but when it does come, I am going to feeel like a thief.

Gordon: have not seen hide nor hair of the invisible man, but it is my understanding they are going for another camping trip (army style) so he will be busy. I cannot say I entirely miss those days.

[Robin Craig]

we have massively managed to get off topic, talk about mission creep, how about topic creep

It is all good, in the end

R

[Robin Craig]

I was on base again today to see the Leopard, I did take a few pictures, it is interesting what a move a few feet one way or the other does to the image.

[Robin Craig]

We discussed how it was going to be held in place on the slope.

It seems the power of a number of welds is the answer, the drive sprocket has been welded to the end connectors.

I notice the same black paint has been generously applied to any part of the green paintwork that got damaged during the lift, ie towing points etc.

The plaque is yet to be affixed to the mount out front.

R

[Robin Craig]

Because the road that this flanks also has other monuments it makes for interesting photos.

This is likely my favourite picture of 2014 because of the juxtaposition.

I think I will be back here with a better camera and some time to try and get an even better shot.

Out of genuine interest, what exact version of the Leopard is this?

R