@@jamestierney5540 Hi James it's a 2006 but I must point out the body shape changed that year and mine is the Mk3 (earlier model).

@@JobeCouture The night was very still, not a breath of wind

@@jamescrook9749 I heard it when I went

@@JobeCouture Ahh I understand, I am not surprised that if you are sensitive that you felt or heard things at Mametz, have you visited other places and found other paranormal activities?

@@jamescrook9749 yes. Gettysburg, bran castle in Romania, verdun. And the somme and belleau wood

@@JobeCouture I can imagine those areas being particularly high in activities especially the Gettysburg and Verdun.

Hi David thanks for the viewing and the kind words, I'm at work at the moment but I'll get back to you with the music details Regards James

David sorry I have placed your reply on the comments above yours and there is a link so you can listen to the piece of music that you are interested in, regards James

Yeah they are, I can replace a caliper in my sleep now, I think we change them more than the oil 😂

It certainly made for an eventful few days, thankfully all back to normal again, minus the washing machine that unfortunately did not make it back to life 😕

Hey thanks for that, you know it's one of things when you buy something and I say to myself "should I film this?" or just get on with it, and it's the fact that I go to KZbin when I need advice that tells me if it wasn't for them I'd be struggling right now, so it's my absolute pleasure if it's helped in some way, regards James

I bet you're Dad would have preferred to be singing "Happy Birthday" rather than packing up and moving to safety, I took the dog a walk this morning on the park and there was a couple of small dead fish! just shows the volume of water that was flowing through.

Thank you and yes Polly is our little mascot 👍😊

Us too! Mother nature has some power!

It is a debilitating feeling that's for sure but we are working through it and getting sorted now, still without power as they need to be tested first, regards James

Thank you! I hope you are keeping well my friend, even your old place was under water 😬

@@jamescrook9749 you are welcome. And thank you!! Wow that’s crazy..!!

Hi Steve one the BSMs of my old Regiment did his training at Kinmel Camp he was RA he known to all as Baz Key, St Marys is a beautiful church where the Canadians and a few others are, I think the nurse buried there succumbed to the Spanish Flu , it is one of the few grave yards where the heads are doubles and triples which seem to be unique to the area. Kind regards James

Hiya pal, we got our warning a bit late, we were led to believe that it should pass OK, but the next message was telling us there is a trickle coming over the wall, well that trickle became a river very quickly and we just jumped in the van and went, luckily nothing damaged, not allowed back on the camp yet, no power because of the flood.

Thank you very much "I thought so" 😊

Hi, it was a seal that had started to leak and as we put in new seal we put in new bearing too just to be on the safe side, is it a humming or whining (meaning is higher pitched and happens at say 50mph onwards?) if so it could be crown bearing (I think that's the name) which could break or it will last the lifetime of the van but continue making the noise, regards James

It looks like an ambulance, starting in 3rd gear is when it is most noticeable. I have changed the valve, checked the group, balanced the transmission and it continues to do so. I only have to change the wheel bearings that are rusty. Thank you very much for answering. Greetings 👋

I have a very bright head torch, I'll try that for any future "under belly maintenance", regards James

Blackadder "Boom Boom... Boom?" Baldrick "Hear the words I sing, War's a horrid thing, So I sing sing sing...ding-a-ling-a-ling"

Hi Nigel thank pal, Tracy said the same that it was very emotional for her at the end, I guess I get caught in the moment when composing and putting my narrative in, regards James I subbed to your channel too

I get you loud and clear on that one it's a place that seems to echo the past

Your a braver man than I 😲

It's my absolute pleasure Peter thank you for your kind words

Hi Steve glad you liked it, I had a few hours of footage which I thought might look good all stitched together and it's all of the same subject and landscapes 👍

Thank you for that bit of advice I'll bear in mind next time 👍

It certainly does mate, gotta keep those engines sweet 😊👍

Morning Paul , I can't begin to express how gratifying it is to read such comments, it takes a lot of hard work to remember to pause what your doing when on holiday and remember to film and then at home begin the process of piecing it all together to make a storyline. I'm just glad that some have found it of interest, I really appreciate it, regards James

Thank you pal, perhaps a rainy day you can catch up mate

@@jamescrook9749 Better still, after my knee op next week 👍🏻🤣

@@manconthemove that sounds like a plan mate, I'm just editing the full drone video of the western front that I've covered it's half hour long already and I've cut it down but still got more footage to add lol I hope all goes well with the operation pal, take it easy buddy

I can quite imagine, being ex service myself we did make other names up for places if we struggled with pronunciation, my Great Grandfather was WW1 Royal Garrison Artillery and they called Mouquet Farm "Mucky Farm"

Thank you for your kind words and that's a fair mixture of DNA heritage "some Viking in there for sure", and with you saying Scottish and Irish it's a strong possibility that your family originated as part of the Viking migration, settling in Scotland and through to Ireland, there were plenty of young people around, cadets and school children but as part of the Poppy Parade I didn't get a chance to reflect that fully, but the street of Ypres were lined with applauding crowds which was a great measure of respect to witness, regards James

Hi Steve it can be a minefield "pardon the pun" I'm sure that 114 Battery were mentioned in my Great Grandfather's war diary, I think they borrowed the new 60 pounders from them at the battle of Serrés (Somme). Or something like that. If I can help in any way let me know but do keep in touch and let me know how you get on, it would be nice to know. Regards James

Yeah I thought that too when (although it was windy) the wreath blew at that moment, it was an amazing day and it was interesting to learn how the war was fought by different people from other angles. Regards James

Hi thanks for the watch of the video, and ref the brackets they came with the kit, I imagine you could source them separately of get someone to make them for you, regards James

Hi Steve thank you for your kind words ref the videos, I am at work at the moment but I'll put another reply on here with some helpful links to help you research your Grandfather when I get home, regards James

Hi Steve I have found some more info about your Grandfather 79031 Gunner James Fredrick Burling. He was indeed injured by a Shell explosion on the 29/8/16, He was also diagnosed with Shell Shock 02/9/16, He was sent back to the UK 05/9/16. He was deemed unfit to continue service but it states he was a good soldier prior, his injuries stating "Burns of Eyes" He was as you say in 12 Coy, 68th Heavy Artillery Group On his Medal Card it says RGA 32 Div, No mention of 6th Siege Battery but did operate a 6 Inch Howitzer so continue your research with 12 Coy, 68 HAG & 32 Div and see what you come up with, he was injured in the Somme so that gives a location to work with. Good luck with your quest and if you want his medical discharge docs I can send them via email. regards James

Hiya Dave, yes I'm currently editing episode 5, as always thank you so much for watching pal 😊

And reading a comment like this makes the hard work worth the while, I really appreciate the feedback and I am glad there are new places that you want to visit, I never tire of walking through the cemeteries, to be shoulder to shoulder with our heroes has for me no finer honour to be in their presence, regards James

Hi Paul it was an amazing moment, I have seen documentaries where relatives have been brought out to connect with their ancestors past and seen how it overwhelms them but never thought I could be so lucky to have the same experience, thank you for your kind words and understanding regards James

Thank you pal I'm editing as we speak

Thank you for your kind words Ans its always a pleasure to read your comments, I had better get cracking with the 3rd episode!! regards James😆😆

@@jamescrook9749 you are welcome, it is the truth. Take your time for the 3th episode but indeed looking almost can't wait ;-)

@@AnsVolckaerts Hi Ans, I will get started on the 3rd this weekend, it's a bit about the battle of the Serre and the Pals Battalions

Hi Craig, thank you for your kind words, and I can see why you keep returning to the Somme, there is so much evidence of the battle from a over 100 years ago still visible in its landscape, regards James

Hi thanks for the advice ref the swivel seat I have sine corrected it, and the seat covers are off ebay here is the link regards James www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265739905303?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8S-q7Y6HSt2&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Paul I really enjoyed your comment, to know that this is how people feel about viewing the finished product makes the hard work of filming and drone flying all worth the while. Its not always easy on our holiday when I say can I just go back and film this before we stop for lunch etc but I am lucky to be with like minded people. Thank you again for your kind words and I hope to see you out here getting the experience for yourself one day. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! regards James

Thank you for your comment Mick "may his holy soul be on the right side of God" I feel so saddened that it took so many lives to get what we take for granted today Regards James

Thank you so much

Thank you matey and your so right pal, could spend years researching the place

@@jamescrook9749 Let's do it 😁

@@manconthemove I would so love to do that mate

@@jamescrook9749 Just let me know buddy 👍🏻

@@manconthemove certainly will do matey

Thank you for your kind words and yes those names on the panels very quickly become people to me when I stand and observe the sheer magnitude of the sacrifice given, regards James