London - June 2013 (4 Viewers)

[Wraith]

I can feel relaxed and happy and safe in the knowledge my friends that I was not alone in being ' under the influence' that afternoon. Until you've heard Howards attempt at an Irish accent after a few pints of Becks you ain't anything! Simon, I reminded him of his new name 'Shamrock ' today and he couldn't remember it!

It was a good job Trudi, Jill and Jenny were there, they added much missing class!

Rob

Funny, I bet Howard couldn't remember the cricket or rugby results either. Must be mild PTSD. {sm3}

 

[Wraith]

As usual, late. But since I've sobered up enough to type, just a few more angles of the Mossie:

 

[Wraith]

And a few more of Sammy's dio:

 

[Wraith]

Some random shots at the Friday evening dinner:

The most awesome Mr and Mrs CC (absolute pleasure)



Few shots around the tables







UK Reb discovers that some wine bottles don't have a screw top lid

 

[Wraith]

And finally, a couple from the Sunday at Clives:

Howard responding to a shout of "Cricket!" (he's got a suprisingly quick right hook)



And a whose who.....



(back row: Paul, Louis B, Sue (the long suffering wife of, Clive (Lurchio), David (TM Terrain), Dan (Major Dan), James (Eazy)
front row: Howard (Northgate Woods) and his very good lady, Jenny, The Rev Kevin (panda1gen) and Ed Curiel)

Real pleasure meeting all of those who travelled from the four corners of the earth for the weekend.

Cheers
Simon

 

[Louis Badolato]

And finally, a couple from the Sunday at Clives:

Howard responding to a shout of "Cricket!" (he's got a suprisingly quick right hook)



And a whose who.....



(back row: Paul, Louis B, Sue (the long suffering wife of, Clive (Lurchio), David (TM Terrain), Dan (Major Dan), James (Eazy)
front row: Howard (Northgate Woods) and his very good lady, Jenny, The Rev Kevin (panda1gen) and Ed Curiel)

Real pleasure meeting all of those who travelled from the four corners of the earth for the weekend.

Cheers
Simon

And a real pleasure meeting you, Simon, and the rest of the UK contingent.:smile2: As usual this week, I am the first up and about, reading the forum and reflecting on the grand time I had at Duxford yesterday with Rob, Clive, Ed, Howard and Jenny (wait until Clive posts some of the photos, including some shots they got of me and Monty - they held me down and poured Scotch down my throat first{sm2}). Today we are off to see a truly impressive 1:6 scale collection, then pick up a very special purchase I made, then to Portsmouth to see HMS Victory, et al.^&cool

 

[Rob]

And a real pleasure meeting you, Simon, and the rest of the UK contingent.:smile2: As usual this week, I am the first up and about, reading the forum and reflecting on the grand time I had at Duxford yesterday with Rob, Clive, Ed, Howard and Jenny (wait until Clive posts some of the photos, including some shots they got of me and Monty - they held me down and poured Scotch down my throat first{sm2}). Today we are off to see a truly impressive 1:6 scale collection, then pick up a very special purchase I made, then to Portsmouth to see HMS Victory, et al.^&cool

Morning Louis! Thanks for helping to make yesterday a superb day my friend, was so good strolling round the museum with you guys. You'll find a pic of you being persuaded to pose in front of Monty's tank in the chat area!:salute:: Have a great day today mate, you'll love the Victory!
Best
Rob

 

[panda1gen]

Morning Louis! Thanks for helping to make yesterday a superb day my friend, was so good strolling round the museum with you guys. You'll find a pic of you being persuaded to pose in front of Monty's tank in the chat area!:salute:: Have a great day today mate, you'll love the Victory!
Best
Rob

Monty and Louis, forget the photo mate, still laughing, don't spoil it.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Gentlemen, I must say, apart from the absolute pleasure of meeting all the UK treefroggers in person, my initial impression of the show was it was smaller and sparser than I anticipated, about the same size as the Valley Forge/King of Prussia show. Then I bumped into a Flemish client of Clive's, we got to talking Heco, I realized he had supplied me (with the kind assistance of Clive) with 3 of my favorite Heco sets, and after discussing our mutual appreciation of Heco, he offered me another wonderful Heco item from his collection at a very reasonable price and I quickly accepted. I bit later, after making a purchase I asked the vendor if he was familiar with CJB Models. His response, "oh, yes, I know Chris Burkett, he retired when he turned 82, but I also always admired his work, I have about a dozen pieces." After a brief and pleasant negotiation, I agreed to a short detour from one of the Symposium events this week to pick up the 5CJB Models I had purchased, all of which were on my most wanted list! It turned out to be one of my favorite and most successful shows ever!:smile2:

Hey Louis,
Great to hear that you found a CJB co Admirer......
Look forward to seeing pictures of your 5 CJB sets....which were they?

Does he still have more sets he would like to sell that I could have a chance at? How can I contact him?

Cheers

Artillery_Crazy

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hey Louis,
Great to hear that you found a CJB co Admirer......
Look forward to seeing pictures of your 5 CJB sets....which were they?

Does he still have more sets he would like to sell that I could have a chance at? How can I contact him?

Cheers

Artillery_Crazy

Luiz,

I managed to pick up the Beaverette Armored Car, Austin "Tilly" light utility vehicle, Morris CS8 15 cwt truck (battery office version), Moris D Type Battery Staff Car, and the Morris 8hp Radio Car. The other CJB collectors who cornered this gentleman cleaned him out - he also had a Dragon Mk 3 Artillery Tractor, another Morris CS8 (platoon truck version), the Austin Ambulance, and the three military trucks we both have. He was under the impression that other than the Morris Artillery Tractor you have, and a Mobile Canteen Truck like the one Yeomanry miniatures produces, the 12 CJB Military Models I have are all Colin J. Burkill produced (he had no idea how many civilian models were produced).

 

[Currahee Chris]

Well, the dog reminded me this am that the fun is all over and it was time to take him for his morning walk.

What a great time!!! I think it was pretty obvious that the jackassery was off the charts during the pell mell that was the London Show. {sm4} It was a tremendous honor to meet all of you, it gave my wife and I a great look at what real vs. tourist England is all about!!

My wife Jill- we were coming home from Gettysburg and she suggested we go to London, just the two of us. I cannot thank her enough for making this happen for me. She's the very reason I live each day. She was looking at all the posts you guys made on the drive home from Philly yesterday- they made her feel like a million bucks and I cannot thank you guys enough for doing that for her- Simon, her and I both love that Friday night picture of us.

Clive and Louis- I cannot put into words how appreciative I am that you took the effort to make this all happen. You are both from a bygone era of better men. Thanks so very much.

Rob- class act to the core mate. You keep the hobby young and exciting

Simon- you're a first class wingmate. Tremendous honor to make your acquaintance.

Jeff- Brother, you are a soldier to the core. My wife, God Bless her, has one of the most unique laughs out there- very robust yet very high pitch. One of the things I truly love most in her. However she never quite has gotten down the fact that one should turn one's head when they let a hearty laugh rip. The look on your face when you caught one of her laughs the first time was priceless, but you took it like a champ and never shuddered.!! {sm3} You were also right about the "EuroFizz"- I had a ripping headache about 3 hours later.

Gazza- what a first class gentleman you are. I really cannot say that enough. Thank you so very much for coming up and introducing yourself to me. Thanks for sharing that new barbarian with me. He'll look fantastic with your FL sets.

Howard and Jenny- wonderful to make your acquaintance. You are a first class "cobber" indeed!! {sm3}

Steven, Bob, Ed, Andy and James- it was my pleasure to meet all of you. Thanks for the warm reception and friendship

and lastly, KEVIN!! Thanks for sharing that intimate bromance moment when we were finishing in the bathroom on Saturday (details will be kept between us!! LOLOLOL {sm3}). Seriously, you are such a fun and strong person. I wish you Godspeed in your recovery and was extremely thankful that you took the time to come see us all.

The show was a hoot. Much different than US shows where everything is pretty much KC dominated. Lots of interesting "cottage" dealers. Saw some really unique Aztecs (which I may have seen in the US before). Met John Gittens and talked at length with David about "Sammy's" new dio- which I believe I saw being professionally photographed for toy soldier magazine??? My wife bought me Jenkins WW1 Biplane for Rickenbacker to remember the show by. She's aces to the core!!

Beyond the show, we kicked around London, thanks to Stephen, we mastered the underground. London has now edged out Chicago as my favorite City in the world. You just simply didn't know what you'd see as you rounded each corner....an ancient ruin, a marvelous statue, a drunk guy taking a leak on the corner of some building!! {sm4} Either way, London was fantastic- that Battle of Britain memorial is the most moving thing Ive ever seen (second only to the Viet Nam wall). We took in a show at the Globe, launched a full frontal assault on the Tower of London, harassed the locals who weren't running with backpacks on (Sir, don't you know the Queen has dictated all runner's in the City proper MUST wear a backpack!!), nearly got crushed by a half dozen lorry's because we weren't looking the right way, and almost got thrown from Hamley's because they wouldn't let me look at the action figures on the 5th floor!! (what do you mean your closing??? )

All in all, the City had so much to offer and I had so little to give. The thing I came away most from this trip was how much respect I have for the English. All around I saw in every businessman, pensioner, street performer, college student, etc a real sense of inner strength and resilience that Ive never seen in any other people in the world. It wasn't cockiness, just an air of self assurance and dignity that puts Englanders in a realm all of their own. Our eldest son is in Cornwall for another 8 days or so, I do pray he has the same experience we did.

Till next time, STANDS ALONE!!
CC (and Jill )

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Luiz,

I managed to pick up the Beaverette Armored Car, Austin "Tilly" light utility vehicle, Morris CS8 15 cwt truck (battery office version), Moris D Type Battery Staff Car, and the Morris 8hp Radio Car. The other CJB collectors who cornered this gentleman cleaned him out - he also had a Dragon Mk 3 Artillery Tractor, another Morris CS8 (platoon truck version), the Austin Ambulance, and the three military trucks we both have. He was under the impression that other than the Morris Artillery Tractor you have, and a Mobile Canteen Truck like the one Yeomanry miniatures produces, the 12 CJB Military Models I have are all Colin J. Burkill produced (he had no idea how many civilian models were produced).

Hi Louis,
Thanks for the note....and congrats on the harvest!
The Austin Tilly and the Morris CS8 15 cwt truck - battery office version - are the ones on my list I really would want some day to have.....
Happy you were able to pick up a staff car, you always mentioned that it was a must.....
Let us keep an eye out....:smile2:....as soon as you can share with us some pics....
Cheers
Luiz

 

[Andanna]

Thank you for the wonderful, personal and engaging report. It made a great reading. Keep up the good work.

 

[Rob]

Found this nice pic of a great bunch of people:salute::

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[Simpson & his donkey.]

Found this nice pic of a great bunch of people:salute::

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I can see a convict in this bunch. Chris.

 

[sammy719]

A little late to the party but thanks to all of those who took the time to post photos of London show as well as the weekend, and as always great photos and coverage...sammy

 

[aujj65]

A little late to the party but thanks to all of those who took the time to post photos of London show as well as the weekend, and as always great photos and coverage...sammy

David has made an awesome job of your dio Sammy! a privilege to see in the flesh so to speak. ^&cool

Jeff

 

[sammy719]

David has made an awesome job of your dio Sammy! a privilege to see in the flesh so to speak. ^&cool

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, I will be glad to get home to see some pics on the computer instead of this little I phone screen , I did get some feed back from other fellows there at the show and as always David has done a wonderful job on this new project, can't wait to get it home and start thinking of some additions for future sections...sammy

 

[Lawrence Lo]

I can see a convict in this bunch. Chris.

Just one convict? :tongue:^&grin

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Well, the dog reminded me this am that the fun is all over and it was time to take him for his morning walk.

What a great time!!! I think it was pretty obvious that the jackassery was off the charts during the pell mell that was the London Show. {sm4} It was a tremendous honor to meet all of you, it gave my wife and I a great look at what real vs. tourist England is all about!!

My wife Jill- we were coming home from Gettysburg and she suggested we go to London, just the two of us. I cannot thank her enough for making this happen for me. She's the very reason I live each day. She was looking at all the posts you guys made on the drive home from Philly yesterday- they made her feel like a million bucks and I cannot thank you guys enough for doing that for her- Simon, her and I both love that Friday night picture of us.

Clive and Louis- I cannot put into words how appreciative I am that you took the effort to make this all happen. You are both from a bygone era of better men. Thanks so very much.

Rob- class act to the core mate. You keep the hobby young and exciting

Simon- you're a first class wingmate. Tremendous honor to make your acquaintance.

Jeff- Brother, you are a soldier to the core. My wife, God Bless her, has one of the most unique laughs out there- very robust yet very high pitch. One of the things I truly love most in her. However she never quite has gotten down the fact that one should turn one's head when they let a hearty laugh rip. The look on your face when you caught one of her laughs the first time was priceless, but you took it like a champ and never shuddered.!! {sm3} You were also right about the "EuroFizz"- I had a ripping headache about 3 hours later.

Gazza- what a first class gentleman you are. I really cannot say that enough. Thank you so very much for coming up and introducing yourself to me. Thanks for sharing that new barbarian with me. He'll look fantastic with your FL sets.

Howard and Jenny- wonderful to make your acquaintance. You are a first class "cobber" indeed!! {sm3}

Steven, Bob, Ed, Andy and James- it was my pleasure to meet all of you. Thanks for the warm reception and friendship

and lastly, KEVIN!! Thanks for sharing that intimate bromance moment when we were finishing in the bathroom on Saturday (details will be kept between us!! LOLOLOL {sm3}). Seriously, you are such a fun and strong person. I wish you Godspeed in your recovery and was extremely thankful that you took the time to come see us all.

The show was a hoot. Much different than US shows where everything is pretty much KC dominated. Lots of interesting "cottage" dealers. Saw some really unique Aztecs (which I may have seen in the US before). Met John Gittens and talked at length with David about "Sammy's" new dio- which I believe I saw being professionally photographed for toy soldier magazine??? My wife bought me Jenkins WW1 Biplane for Rickenbacker to remember the show by. She's aces to the core!!

Beyond the show, we kicked around London, thanks to Stephen, we mastered the underground. London has now edged out Chicago as my favorite City in the world. You just simply didn't know what you'd see as you rounded each corner....an ancient ruin, a marvelous statue, a drunk guy taking a leak on the corner of some building!! {sm4} Either way, London was fantastic- that Battle of Britain memorial is the most moving thing Ive ever seen (second only to the Viet Nam wall). We took in a show at the Globe, launched a full frontal assault on the Tower of London, harassed the locals who weren't running with backpacks on (Sir, don't you know the Queen has dictated all runner's in the City proper MUST wear a backpack!!), nearly got crushed by a half dozen lorry's because we weren't looking the right way, and almost got thrown from Hamley's because they wouldn't let me look at the action figures on the 5th floor!! (what do you mean your closing??? )

All in all, the City had so much to offer and I had so little to give. The thing I came away most from this trip was how much respect I have for the English. All around I saw in every businessman, pensioner, street performer, college student, etc a real sense of inner strength and resilience that Ive never seen in any other people in the world. It wasn't cockiness, just an air of self assurance and dignity that puts Englanders in a realm all of their own. Our eldest son is in Cornwall for another 8 days or so, I do pray he has the same experience we did.

Till next time, STANDS ALONE!!
CC (and Jill )

Chris,
Great to hear you had a fun time in London - no lost purses, fighting for parking or figuring direction of going from east from west :smile2: Then again, it does not take much to impress you Army types! ^&grin
Regards to the family. Have a Great Father's Day! See you soon in the Big Apple!
All the best,
Lawrence
FLY NAVY