Another lovely sunny day, and a lazy start with having been camped next to 326 in that other British design classic, the Vango force 10 tent.
After a big breakfast butty and a cup of tea, it was almost time to enter the main ring and join the other 20-odd engines for a few laps, all the time deafening everyone with 326's very loud two-tone horns!
Once done, the lazy routine resumed with a chance to wander the show, chat and relax in the deck chair in the sunshine. Then, we popped out this afternoon to play with 327's lightweight pump with James, the owner and a few others. It worked perfectly so a variety of nozzles were played with along with the ground monitor. A happy half hour vanished in a maelstrom of water and spray.... There were also some great demonstrations in the fire arena in the afternoon including a 'civil disturbance' scenario involving two very impressive ex-London Fire Brigade appliances.
A good run home with the obligatory fuel stop ended a super weekend.
Onwards to the Derby Emergency Services Show in three weeks time!!
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