Sunday 1 September 2013

Larmerland


Time for the Flying Cloud's first outing this year (we've been relaxing so hard in her, I've been a little slow in posting - so this was back in July)
We headed off to the wonderful Larmer Tree Festival in Dorset 
 For a long weekend of music, old friends & relaxed lunacy
Its a 2hr tow but with the cruise set on 58 (don't ask me why, but I stay just shy of 60 !) she towed like an arrow; never a weave or sway 
 The dinette was half-finished. We had the seat cushion foam but no covers, so some green throws did the job for now. I had planned to have ply seat backs but seeing the back cushions fit the curve of the trailer so nicely, I think we may keep them like that.
I'm also very glad that I kept the original shelf & drawers as they were incredibly useful for storage...and where else would the flowers go ?
We'd also hit the best July heatwave Britain had seen in years
Hurrah !!!
Perfect for headliners; Van Morrison...
Richard Thompson... 
& Dexy's Midnight Runners - to name but a few.
Despite no aircon (we're not fitting any & the festival has no hook-ups) she was cool in the heat and pleasantly warm at night. So the new insulation was well worth it. 
And still happy we did strip & shine the endcaps
Not quite the Flying Cloud's 50's era but a decade before - the Spitfire Sisters reviving the sounds of the war years

 The awning is still in the pipeline but for now the umbrella gave us a little shade.
Though hats helped too... 

She was much admired - though the experts amongst you will spot lots of work still to be done (where are the Propane tanks ?) - especially as she was the only Airstream in attendance, so a few tours were given
...and your's truly still need a little work too !

We've been going to the Larmer Tree for about 12yrs & while its not Glastonbury, we love it. 
A brilliantly raucous set from Bellowhead rounded off Sunday night
...we'll be back next year - same weather please.

4 comments:

  1. Very impressed by the usage. wish we could tow our trailer in to that show beside you.

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  2. Well if you set off now Frank, you could be here for next year !

    Hope you've had a good summer in Anna

    Chris

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  3. Hello,

    We just stumbled across your wonderful photograph of us from Larmer Tree - thank you for posting it! May we share it across our social media? Credited and linked to your blog, of course.
    Anna
    The Spitfire Sisters
    Thespitfiresisters@hotmail.co.uk

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  4. Hi Anna
    Glad you liked it & of course you can share it. We loved your Larmer Tree set. Are you booked for next year ?
    Chris
    PS I may have some more pix - I'll drop you a line

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