BC Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 I had a PM from Jay and unfortunately those months are not good for his final year at University. He said his mate from Ellon would be keen and he said that Matt had some suggestions for Farm tours in the area. I suppose there are some fairly large farms out the Ellon way ??? Would anyone be interested in that....but I not organising those but would be willing to attend ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey123 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 i'd be up for it if the dates booked are in my school half term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 i'd be up for it if the dates booked are in my school half term. Well Mark tell me when half term is and I'll see what I can do ;) It's a fair hitch hike from Kendal though...seriously how would you plan getting up there ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 certainly not a trip i could do sadly, little over the distance i would want to do in a day ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey123 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 my dad loves going on factory visits. i was talking to him and he said well i wouldnt mind goin up to have a look. my schools half term dates are october the 22nd to november the 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Sorry Mark but it looks as none of the proposed dates fits around your half term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 certainly not a trip i could do sadly, little over the distance i would want to do in a day ;D Could the beamer not do it in say 10 hours each way Sean ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey123 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Sorry Mark but it looks as none of the proposed dates fits around your half term. oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm sorry about none of the dates fit around your holidays Mark but it is a difficult one trying to find a date that will suit the majority of the interested parties [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i hope jim agrees to the visit, as whilst helping with the harvest up until last year the farm operated four stewarts trailers and also have two tri axle stewart low loaders so it would be interesting to see the factory where built and as for the dates as long as i have a couple of weeks notice id put in a holiday form and enjoy the 2/3 hour drive up country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Great to see all the support for another FTF Trip. Hope Bill gets a good turnout for his efforts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Thanks Tris...just me what I like doing and promoting the hobby really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 I hope to see Jim Stewart at the Deeside & Steam vintage rally in two weeks time so I will ask him about a visit. Anyone else interested who did not see the post firt time round ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrium Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Bill Depending on the date, I would love to make the trip. I would guess Borders to Aberdeen would be about 4 hours. Trailer might even make an outing.... Keep me updated on the dates. Thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 That would be the icing on the cake if you could make a visit for the viewing of the factory with model too Ian ;) I will certainly keep you posted. I know you were going to be sending me a disc with photos for the article for Model Farmer but in the interim would you mind emailing me with a few high resolution photos so I can print off on A4 and show them to Jim Stewart please ??? My email address is bill.e.cruickshank@btinternet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Many many thanks for sending some photos Ian. I have printed off on just normal A4 photocopier paper and they look great. I'll take them along to the local rally at Milton of Crathes just 5 miles up the road and hope Jim Stewart is there on the Scottish County Club Stand. I could email him but I would prefer to take the photos and show him and then ask him about a proposed visit. Jim is into County's being a trained ford mechanic with Aberdeen Tractors at Bucksburn just outside Aberdeen. It would look good if we could get a 1/32 Blue County attached to the trailer ;) You don't have a Blue County do you Ian \ \ ...a 1174 or 1454 or a 744 preferred ;) http://www.stewart-trailers.co.uk/meet_the_team.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I take it these are the very same photos from Ian's topic right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 I don't know off hand Tris...I just Pm'd Ian asking if you could email me high res ones so I could show Jim Stewart A4 photos.....just ataster for Jim ... to ask can we see your factory All I can say is the photos look brilliant and I am hoping Ian can make the journey North with trailer so Jim and the rest of the FTF members we can get there on the night can see it in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 The real ones in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Ok folks we have a target list of 10 including myeslef and here are the proposed dates I will be asking Jim about. robl12 NewHolland2 Jay’s pal ….jaywilli7610 Big A brianih634 mr softie ronan7051 toyboy Agrium BC October 2010 Thursday 7th or 14th Monday 11th or 18th Tuesday 12th November 2010 Tuesday 2nd Thursday 4th Monday 15th or 29th Tuesday 16th or 23rd Thursday 11th / 18th or 25th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronan7051 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi Guys, Sorry I havent been in touch, busy with house move and bits and bobs, anyway any date in October is good except the 7th as I only get home that morning. Hope this helps, by the way the trailer looks ace BC !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Ok Ronan I have struck through that date ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 I met with Jim Stewart today as he unloaded his 3 County's at Banchory today and showed him photo's of Agriums trailer. Well he was very very impressed and when I asked about a factory visit he said no problem. I left him the photos and the list of proposed dates and he took my home and mobile number. He said it was his wife Mandy who organised any visits so I will get in touch with her next week since well she doesn't attend vintage shows. Jim said he would take up to a max of 20 folk but so far we only have a maximum of 10 including myself. Anyone else out there interested ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 good to hear that the visit has the thumbs up from jim stewart bill, looking forward to the visit and meeting other ftf members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes I'm looking forward too Brian...just wish we could get another 10 interested folk to make its Jim's time worthwhile :of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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