A call to the field mowing team to service the mower and put it to bed for the winter brought out a strong team and by lunch time most of the necessary checks, sharpening and lubrication was complete. The oil in the gearboxes has yet to be changed for which we are purchasing a suction pump.
Some of the grass-cutting team (Peter Smith)
We decided not to pressure wash it this year as other than make it look smarter it serves no purpose and runs the risk of forcing water at very high pressure in to places it shouldn’t go. Thank you to all those who helped, much appreciated.
Meanwhile in the simulator Jill, Pete & Stewart were trying to get Condor to talk to XCSoar - to no avail, so it's on to plan B.
Later in the afternoon saw an arranged visit from the Devon County Council archaeological officer regarding the proposed glider trailer shelter. Jonathan Erskine produced copious documentation and showed him round the site in a howling Gale and pouring rain. He left duly satisfied after giving the few remaining soles some insights into how the iron was excavated and smelted, and more recently the wetstones mined.
We are fortunate to have such a wide range of skills and knowledge within the Club. - Peter Smith
