We
returned to Rockhill Farm almost two weeks ago, warmly welcomed and tucked into
our freshly-mown little pitch. We had spent a couple of months here last year
and it is really special to be back. The local village had asked to use our
marquee for a bit of a do of their own, and part of the deal was that we would
get some help with putting it up. And, although we felt a huge sense of
achievement last year, having raised the beast with four young-ish adults,
three boys and a grandad, it made a real difference having a few more grown men
(and my best friend visiting from London) on the team. It was good to get it in place in good time too, because now that the weather is improving Carl should be combining during the next few days, and hoping to get it done before the Rendezvous.
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removing rain water from the canvas
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The weather has obviously been on everyone's mind this Summer, it being so wet and all. I must admit that it has bothered us a bit. So many events have been cancelled this year. But we made the most of a sunny weekend to get the tent up, this fine weekend has also given us a boost, and a whole bunch of Airstreamers are crossing their fingers and spreading optimism on the forum.
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| Starting to look like a marquee |
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| It's up! |
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| Pegging out |
Rockhill Rendezvous is getting close and the excitement is growing. The village 'do' happened last night, and Pete and I attended. It was fun to see another crowd enjoying themselves in our marquee. We had a good evening too. Plus, the site looks so pretty at night with all the festoon and fairy lights. I started to imagine how thrilling it is going to be next weekend, to see it with thirty-plus Airstreams sitting there. So, as I write, we have four days to go, bookings are still coming in and we are currently expecting thirty-three aluminium beauties.
