CHELFORD / ASTLE PARK STEAM RALLY DAY

It was a change to do something different from bus or truck rallies and I hadn't been to Astle Park rally for many year, in fact the last time I went it was the hottest day ever on record for Cheshire with I think something like 33C. Well it wasn't that warm today in fact at times it was quite nippy, I didn't go back to the car for my pullover but considered it. I spent a lot of time at the parade ring and after shooting arrivals I did the parades for tractors, steam, cars and of course lorries, oh and motorcycles only the mike was playing up so they cut it short, small mercies eh. The weather was dry which was good and cloudy reduces the need to be aware of shadow direction for photography. There were lots of sweet stalls, and cakes - not that I even considered purchasing anything, ok so I did but don't tell Mandy will you, it's our secret. I did take  loads of DVD and photos but I want to give you the rest of the coverage from Sussex before i move on to that. It was a relaxed atmosphere, good value at £8 and it carried on way into the evening and has a big firework display tonight. I only saw a couple of people I knew which shows how much of a different crowd it attracts. The only really tedious bit was some idiots roaring around on motorcycles over obstacles etc but the children seem to like that sort of stuff.

I got all the DVDs ready for Mandy to post before I left. We've a pile of jobs for tomorrow and I need to look for a hotel on Monday night in Norfolk. I think I've sussed out a possible truck spot at a distribution centre near Thetford, anyone any tips out there I know the roads are still cobbled but there must be some busy lorry traffic somewhere. While Ii was out Mandy went swimming at Holmes Chapel and then on to visit cousins Trish and Derek at Sale. My back aches a bit from standing filming all day so I'll load the Brighton shots on then go and have a rest. I'm not sure how today's DVDs will pan out, lots of material perhaps one on steam and another commercials from lorries to tractors and stuff the cars on to balance them out.