bholleran Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 As you know Charlie used to live on site and was responsible for access to the field as well as pulling out any ragwort etc so that it could be used for hay. Charlie is no longer on site and has been unhelpful in sorting the field out for the land owner. So the hay has remained uncut for much longer than normal. We did offer the land owner the option of us cutting it for him and paying him more money but at the time he declined. The landowner has now decided that the hay cannot be used and should be cut in the next 2 - 3 days. If anyone is really keen to fly then they can cut their own strip and fly from today. I think this is a great oportunity to try and convince him that with a few extra members and \ or extra cash from existing members . That we could have a section available to be kept short all year round. As sson as i have confirmation it is cut I will post on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Agreed, I see an opportunity there. Good luck! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwood Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 As you know Charlie used to live on site and was responsible for access to the field as well as pulling out any ragwort etc so that it could be used for hay.Charlie is no longer on site and has been unhelpful in sorting the field out for the land owner. So the hay has remained uncut for much longer than normal. We did offer the land owner the option of us cutting it for him and paying him more money but at the time he declined. The landowner has now decided that the hay cannot be used and should be cut in the next 2 - 3 days. If anyone is really keen to fly then they can cut their own strip and fly from today. I think this is a great oportunity to try and convince him that with a few extra members and \ or extra cash from existing members . That we could have a section available to be kept short all year round. As sson as i have confirmation it is cut I will post on the forum. Thanks for the update Barry. I dont personally have access to the site as I did not pay last time there was an option to do so (due to a minor broken ankle problem!) but I know Pie Steve will be pleased to see this post. He had to fly with me up my way last time and put up with my complete inability to locate him once I had taken off ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Currently at Chris Evans Carfest, in Charmondeley Castle!! Pies for the masses. By monday, would have made and sold over 35,000 pies in 3 weeks! I need a holiday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 i need to fly so will be flying !!! Have you been signed of steve??? How come you flew with darren.... Have i been away that long ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Currently at Chris Evans Carfest, in Charmondeley Castle!!Pies for the masses. By monday, would have made and sold over 35,000 pies in 3 weeks! I need a holiday.... I need a pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Had a spare day or so, and went up to Simon at membury. If I ever get to a fly-in, I'll bring pies......... Just got back after a 6 hour drive down from Carfest, knackered aint the word!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi Both myself and barry spent about 4 hours striming an area of around 35m across. Its sort of round I hope to go back on monday with seymores ride on mower and finish it off... I plan to make it a 50m circle. As far as i know Paul the land owner is happy for us to have this area cut for now.... Next year may be different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Make sure he has a happy and prosperous year and I am sure you will have your 50m circle in the bag SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 We always look after the land owner at christmas!! and his wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi All I have now managed to cut out a 35m ish area and have also have a chance to mark out the 50m circle.. Myself and barry spent around 4 hours on friday striming and i spent another 5 hours yesterday striming. Steve came down with seymore's ride on but for many reason's it didn't work. SO... If you require more than a 35m take off runway i would get your self down there and do some striming. We now have a metal bladed weed whacker that barry kindly went out and bought (with his own cash). It is at my house at the moment so give me a call if you want to go. We are not sure what is going to happen next year with the hay. Barry is talking to paul about having our own little area in the field that we will have to keep cut but this is likely to cost us!! Would everyone be happy to PAY MORE??? or Would it be best to open it up to more People. Both i and barry know of at least another 10 people interested in flying at hambrook. Having more people will ease the load on cutting the grass (if we get the circle) but will mean more traffic at hambrook.... and as we know its a fairly sensitive site already. We may also have to restrict numbers going to Hambrook if we have a busy weekend say after a long period of bad weather. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Get DMWood on board, he's absolutely minted!! In fact, he may buy the field for us....... Don't mind paying a bit more, just so long as we do not have the same mess about that happened this year! I will have some time available this week, so will be up on Haze's roof and could then pop down to do some cutting as well if you want Mark? Could bring trailer for the ride on mower as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 The ride on mower was less than useless... If you have one might be worth taking it... This year has been a mix of problems... the only reason we would pay more is if we get an area to keep short or if we have to Buy a ride on mower/tool to keep the area short enough for us to use.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Mate I just purchased an ATCO mini tractor / ride on mower from e-bay for £200. Is cuts amazingly well (even on a rough field) unlike the new plastic rubbish that you can buy now for £800+++ It pulls a very heavy roller and I now have two awesome flat runways. To be fair, its currently broken down at the other end of the field but its only a belt to replace the 20 year old original one!! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Its one of these!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Atco-ride-on- ... 500wt_1363 SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Well, if someone wants to nip up to preston and collect, I dont mind working on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Parts are available and super cheep. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwood Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Get DMWood on board, he's absolutely minted!!In fact, he may buy the field for us....... If you keep buying my phones thats a cert mate Im in on the payment contribution side if its opened up but its a fekking long way to come to cut grass.. I only need to step out my back door to do that. Perhaps you should have a CUT and FLY IN Morgy NO CUT NO FLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 With some of your shonkey landings Woody, you could cut the grass with yer wonkey prop.... Where's me phone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Kevin flew over Hambrook last night and spotted the Tractor cutting the grass!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hooray, just in time for me to be back in the kitchen..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Well you missed the perfect first flight day on wednesday. I and seymore took one of steve's students Andy for an hour XC... Well we followed him so he didn't get lost.. NOW back to work bitch I want some PIE's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_grover Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi Mark - Friday was pretty good too! Thanks for all the help and advice (and for staying nearby). Lucky to have two castles and the English Channel to help with wayfinding Can't wait to do it all again... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 sorry dont know where i got andy from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_grover Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Ha! no worries - maybe you know my brother! see you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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