2009 at the Hammond Barn

[Barry Churcher]

Good Morning to the Hammond Barn
Rob, I am sorry I couldn't make the trek to visit with you guys yesterday. The old Allis Chalmers has severe, as in expensive, hydraulic problems and I was pulling out what little hair I have. I must admit I am very impressed with your clue as to the identity of one of your purchases on the "border raid". plus equals . My lips are sealed but don't keep the rest in suspense too long. Congratulations.
Barry

I put in "smilies" because I know Rob hates them.

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Barry Churcher

Good Morning to the Hammond Barn
Rob, I am sorry I couldn't make the trek to visit with you guys yesterday. The old Allis Chalmers has severe, as in expensive, hydraulic problems and I was pulling out what little hair I have. I must admit I am very impressed with your clue as to the identity of one of your purchases on the "border raid". plus equals . My lips are sealed but don't keep the rest in suspense too long. Congratulations. I put in "smilies" because I know Rob hates them.

Barry, Sorry to hear that Allis is sick. We were kept quite busy all day by the "salesman". I'll bet you that you will be receving some interesting email traffic soon.

As for the "easter bunny" treasure, here is the next clue:

[Bob Carriere]

..... the darn thing followed me all the way home.......


Note to Rob...... the baby was fed and burped this morning as per your instructions......

All ready had the visit of "The Steam Guy" ........ he had to sniff the bumpers...

See you tomorrow morning for the official off loading.......

Road to the barn has dired up considerable.....and was frozen early this morning so we may be able to drive to the back.

Grant...... Joyce has not seen how you marked your territory yet !!!!

Boob

[RHClarke]

Here is a clearer shot, but it really does not give the "game" away. Note the subtle differences between the towed truck and a "normal" CMP...sigh, you got me doing it now, Bob.

Hints - Look at the headlamp pot configuration and where the front clip is attached. Also, there is only one of these models known to exist and it now lives in Hammond!

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

..... the darn thing followed me all the way home...Note to Rob...... the baby was fed and burped this morning as per your instructions...All ready had the visit of "The Steam Guy" ........ he had to sniff the bumpers...See you tomorrow morning for the official off loading.......Road to the barn has dired up considerable.....and was frozen early this morning so we may be able to drive to the back. Grant...... Joyce has not seen how you marked your territory yet !!!! Boob

Bob, Make sure Guy sits inside it - he too will succumb to the allure of the CMP...eventually. I'll be out early tomorrow to see my baby and to see if I can get the 45 rolling. Thanks to you and Grant for the long haul home. BZ

[RHClarke]

Here is the final shot for today:

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

So you talked Brian out of his prize! I do so hope you're going to make it go again...

[Brian Gough]

"Look What the Easter Bunny Delivered" - apparently he shops at the Chicken Ranch. The Hammond Barn Group came for a visit yesterday and look what happened. I turned my back and suddenly two HUPs were up on the trailers, chained down and pointed east. How is that for a border raid?

Barry, you really should have been there to help me. I was one busy guy as they did the 'divide and conquer' routine on both sides of the Chicken Ranch. Now we know why they are called the "Hammond Barn Group". While Rob Clarke was out front doing the fender fondle on the prototype HUP, Grant Bowker and Bob Carriere were out back working me over for your stuff.

Stay tuned .... I think they are coming back. Bob has a very high speed winch on his recovery trailer and there is no second guessing once that cable is hooked up.

So congratulations Rob Clarke. Treat the prototype well. http://www.oldcmp.net/prototype.html The title of Mr. HUP is yours, although not officially so until pronounced by Alex Blair.


Brian Gough
Hupmeister wannabe

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

So you talked Brian out of his prize! I do so hope you're going to make it go again...

Geoff,

Brian and I came to a mutually beneficial agreement and I thank him for giving me the opportunity to partake of this unique piece of Canadian history.

Now that I have cut my teeth on the 45 HUP, I think I can do the prototype proud (at a later date of course).

This means that I will be thinning out my (non HUP) herd (with local interests being taken care of first and foremost). More details later on.

If the stars line up, the restoration process on the prototype will commence this summer - starting around the 15th of August...I think there may be some extra manpower hanging around the barn that weekend.
Cheers,

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

..... the darn thing followed me all the way home.......


Note to Rob...... the baby was fed and burped this morning as per your instructions......

All ready had the visit of "The Steam Guy" ........ he had to sniff the bumpers...

See you tomorrow morning for the official off loading.......

Road to the barn has dired up considerable.....and was frozen early this morning so we may be able to drive to the back.

Grant...... Joyce has not seen how you marked your territory yet !!!!

Boob

Hi Guys

Don't you hate it when one of these peskie CMPs pulls up on your bumper on the highway and just won't pull out and pass.

Look like great finds and if you have been reading or viewing BBC looks like two more CMPs escape this BBC story http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7995928.stm

Cheers Phil

[servicepub (RIP)]

At this rate we may have to petition to have Hammond renamed as HUP City.