Arthur Goddard's Birthday Trip

[1950landy]

I left home at 10AM this morning with tilt on & light rain Neil McLeod passed me just before the turn to Arthur's retirement village about 11AM. By then the sun was out & we had blue sky I parked my 80" beside Arthurs sons new Defender & removed the tilt & bow for some photo's before Arthur came out for some more shots of him with the two LR's. Around 11.45 we left the village with Arthur in the S1 for the short drive to the venue were they were to celebrate his 100th birthday. On arrival Neil & I thanked the family for letting be a part of his celebration & headed home. About 5Min's from home the sky opened up , unfortunately I had not refitted the tilt so got a little wet.
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[1950landy]

I asked Arthur if he would sign a alum plate for me , but due to his poor eye site he did have trouble . It is same size as 80" grill badge , I will clear coat it & mount on my grill . 168313 168314 His son said most things he signs these day AG .

[Killer]

Thanks Wayne and Neil for making this happen.
Cheers,
Mick.

[1950landy]

Thanks Wayne and Neil for making this happen.
Cheers,
Mick.
I think I speak for Neil & my self . it was a pleasure.[bigsmile1][bigsmile1]

[S3ute]

Thanks Wayne and Neil for making this happen.
Cheers,
Mick.

Yes. It was an honour to be able to help out on a very special day for the Goddard family.

He was genuinely pleased to see the 80” waiting in the car park.

Cheers,

Neil

[1950landy]

170988 My good friend John Dean sent me this this today. From latest LRO Mag. I would like to thank Neil for the opportunity to do this for Arthur.
Wayne

[russellrovers]

170988 My good friend John Dean sent me this this today. From latest LRO Mag. I would like to thank Neil for the opportunity to do this for Arthur.
Waynevery good well done

[S3ute]

170988 My good friend John Dean sent me this this today. From latest LRO Mag. I would like to thank Neil for the opportunity to do this for Arthur.
Wayne

Wayne,

Hello again and thanks for posting this shot of the article and back on the day helping to make the whole exercise happen.

Of all the activities that you could do around the world in one of the few truly global vehicles, helping the fellow who was principally tasked with designing and prototyping it to celebrate his centenary has to be near the apex. It was a pretty special day Genuinely appreciated.

Cheers,

Neil

[jerryd]

Happy Birthday Arthur [smilebigeye]

[1950landy]

176709My , how time fly's , it is a year since I did this with Arthur . Happy 101 Arthur.:twobeers:

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If anyone listens to podcasts, there will be one out today on 'The Underpowered Hour' featuring Arthur Goddard, or rather Michael Bishop, who wrote the book on Arthur - 'They Found Our Engineer'. Great podcast all round with Ike Goss from Pangolin4x4.

[S3ute]

I understand that Arthur has passed away at 101. Along with Wayne, it was a genuine privilege to have helped celebrate his 100th last year.

Best wishes,

Neil

[1950landy]

I understand that Arthur has passed away at 101. Along with Wayne, it was a genuine privilege to have helped celebrate his 100th last year.

Best wishes,

Neil
It was such an honour to be able to drive Arthur to his 100's , something I will never forget.180358