Originally Ramsey & Delia were provisionally booked out on hire for the weekend but these ended up being cancelled so Friday evening was another mad rush around, taking Ramsey up to the barn and collecting Delia so she could come along on our camping trip as well.
Tesco shop was done on the way back and with enough food to feed a family of ten not the four of us, all was going well. Sadly it later started to look as though Nigella may not be ready in time and Saturday morning confirmed it, as we had been supplied with the wrong part. After a quick ring round a plan was made, I would dash to Cool Air and try to get a new part, we would then fit it and get going late in the day.
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| normal attire for a Saturday afternoon at Custard HQ |
For any regular users of the Dartford crossing will know, traffic can be fine and then along come the exorbitant rip off of the tolls and not only do you get fleeced you also get your journey held up while the tolls try to cope with the traffic. Suffice to say we did not make it to Cool Air in time, and then to add insult to injury I didn't have enough cash to get back through the tunnel and spent a very miserable time searching for a cashpoint.
But it could of been worse.....poor Dan had got majorly held up in a traffic logged A12 with a petrol gauge reading empty, and then on finally finding a garage, he pulled up, put the key in the petrol flap only to have it snap clear in two. After some major panic trying to find something to force it open, eventually someone went to find a screwdriver, on the other end of the phone I rang the usher to explain what had happened..not a good phonecall to make.
Finally petrol flap forced open (poor Delia) Dan was on his way again, to collect the bride and groom from the service, he was late but I think they were just relieved to see Delia arrive.
Delia did her stuff and wowed both the happy couple Dolcie & Billy and all their guests at the fabulous Eltham Palace.
Nigella finally had the right part (our mechanic sourced one from somewhere??) and she was ready to roll but sadly too late for our camping trip cue very disappointed small people. We did try to make up to them by going out to dinner at Frankie & Bennys, which cheered them up while they were eating it, but once finished then proceeded to complain about the lack of camping!!
Sunday we were determined to have a better day, I even cooked them bacon rolls for breakfast, something being a long time vegetarian I never do!! Picnic packed, both Delia and Nigella ready, we set off for a very sunny drive to Stoneham Barns.
We arrived, Dan driving Nigella and me in Delia, Dan asked if it was too late for the Show N Shine to be told no, you can go in and you've got a very nice bus but there's some pretty expensive buses in there....not quite sure how your meant to take that but we smiled and rolled on it. We were surprised to see Peppa in the queue behind us, I was unsure about putting Delia in the Show N Shine as gorgeous as she is, she's not spotless shes is after all a working lady but you know what, I love her and people seem to like seeing her so I thought why not and followed Dan in to the arena. Apparently Peppa had no intention of going in the show n shine but was just following me and Dan and found themselves parked up alongside Delia somewhat bemused as they'd been looking for the car park. I did see a lot of people admiring her 'pinkness' though so I think they parked in the perfect spot.
Due to the lateness of Nigella being ready we hadn't had time to wash her etc so first job was giving both buses a bit of polish up
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| Can I just say neither Nigella or myself are as pale as we look in this photo! |
It was a very chilled event, some very nice buses and beetles on display, a few stalls but not many as I think most were probably at BusFest. Nigella looks pretty in the sun..
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| Drag Racing??! |
It was good to catch up with some people and meet some new ones. But most importantly to spend a day with the Custard Crew and just sit back and relax.
They gave out trophies for their favourite ten buses, I didn't manage to photograph them all but here's a few...
and one for best in show (which was this Beryl Green Samba that also won at Whitenoise last month).
The thing I found odd was they didn't give anything to the beetles and the explanation was that as it was BusJam they felt all should go to buses. Very odd I think if people have taken the time to prepare their vehicle and participate and support an event then one trophy out of ten would not of been too much to ask for.
Nigella behaved herself impeccably, her gearing is not quite right yet, she's not keen on second gear but thats due to be sorted this week, so all good.
Overall a fantastic day.
Kerry x
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