Well, we did it! 53 was jacked up today, and though we need to make her more secure, we did what we set out to do! WE DO NEED MORE WOOD, THE EQUIVALENT OF SIX RAILWAY SLEEPERS, SO IF YOU CAN HELP , PLEASE CONTACT US!
El Presidente, John Z, Ian Buck and his wife Jane were on site today, and John Bishop took footage which we hope to put on u tube. Full marks to John the farmer, who towed 53 forward a foot, so we can now access the other cab end, onwards and upwards!! Hope your Xmas was good......

Met one of our distant members today, Mr. John Kempton of the Medway Queen group, who are in the middle of a huge project to restore a paddle steamer. John had kindly looked out some railway sleeper size wood for the big lift, so I was driven by our white van man, Tony Belcher , up to Gillingham in Kent today. Despite some snow, mission was accomplished, and John showed us their very impressive base for the restoration. Millions are involved here, and they even have apprentices, with links to the EEC, and ship projects in Belgium and France.The EEC is not all about taking, Cameron!. This will be worth a visit when restored, for this is a very beautiful ship, thank you John!
Had a small, but lively crew at the xams party last night. Good qiuz results, great filmshow, and more then enough mince pies, shame on you for missing it!

A cold but pleasant work day at 53. Malcolm C. got on with the path, John Z, carried on wood priming, Malcolm from Horsham did more rubbing down and El presidente worked on 225s roof and under 53. it was cold by 2.30! Also checked trailer fixings to make sure they will come off on the big lift day, and more wood was brought today as well. Tea was much needed......