Arriving at the airfield, Mike already had the windsock up. This
unfortunately indicated a fairly strong crosswind 90° to the runway. The wind
was also gusting at 20 to 25 knots. So as the small crew of members arrived it
was decided to carry on with the groundwork in hand and wait to see if the wind
abated during the day.
First task to be undertaken was to complete the drainage channel at the west
end.
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| The drainage channel being extended |
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| Steve inspecting Phil's work |
A delivery of chippings arrived so it was all hands to back fill the drainage
channel and then replace the turf on top. Other than a small length of the
drainage channel that requires some more chippings this task was completed by
lunch time.
After lunch a few of us turned our attention to the freshly painted sign for
the front gate. Two fence posts were used to replace the existing supports. John
Smith used his initiative to use nails to support the sign between the posts and
the original top cross member was used to secure the sign in place.
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| The sign back in position |
Meanwhile Mike organised a team to help clear the area where the old paint
shed stood. The final task was to install some new fence posts in the car park
to support the fence where the cattle have pushed up against it.
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| A new fence post being positioned |
The wind stayed strong and gusting all day so there was no flying, but a good
days work was achieved.
Thanks to everybody who turned up today. Let’s hope for better Wednesday’s
soon.
Peter Howarth
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