Messrs Goddard, Riley & West Thrashing Contractors

[Mine Explorer]

...also Burrell, Marshall & Ford agents for Shropshire & South Cheshire.


In glorious autumn sunshine the latest addition to their fleet was put through its paces this morning under the company directors' watchful eyes.

Lining up...




Under way...



looking good so far...



Emerging from the right places... so far

It would definately seem the arthritic woodworm that were originally holding the decrepit hen house together have now been replaced by something a little more structural - although Mr Riley did seem a little uncertain whilst stood on the top setting up, perhaps the danger of falling straight through hasn't totally gone?

Alas, Shropshire engine owners would appear to have been robbed of another source of lighting up wood, as the satisfying whirr and patter of grain suggests that after many years in abandonment it has been resurrected.
Never mind, perhaps Mr. Goddard can be persuaded to bake us all a loaf of bread instead?

Congratulations to all who have been involved in the restoration!
...I wonder what lost cause is going to be tackled next??

[buzzy bee]

Not at all scared, just my fear of Edges, hence my spot on the bags, lol

All in all an Excellent day!

Wait till you see the pics of the crop. :-)

Very best Regards and Thanks to The Goddard's for the Lovely Lunch and the great day out.

P.S... Nothing is a Lost Cause,

[buzzy bee]

Good bit of Crop for a couple hours Thrashing!





A hard earned Rest:-



Cheers Dave

[Mine Explorer]

Originally Posted by buzzy bee

Good bit of Crop for a couple hours Thrashing!

Now the impressive pile of grain sacks, they're worth shouting about.

[buzzy bee]

Yes the grain was good, it Thrashed well.

[General C.R Dewet]

The Master and Apprentice - One has driven the engine for 50 years in 2014, the other is just learning !