Zedward - A Thank you from Lauren's Mum
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So, Zedward mentioned his dream, and luckily managed to get a stay with the local RAF station, Coningsby. After a meeting with the Station Commander Group Captain Jez Attridge
Zedward was taken on a tour of Coningsby. First, he met the BAE apprentices, but was unfortunately too old to join them...
So, he had a quick brunch at the NAAFI wagon
Followed by a tour of the vintage aircraft; starting with the 29 Sqn English Electric Lightning (and yes, there is a story behind XXX meaning 29)
Moving onto the Dakota (from the BBMF - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight)
And ending with the awesome Spitfire.
After watching the Typhoons take off (he was given a prime position, on the runway) Zedward asked for a go.
Unfortunately, the RAF had heard of Zedward's heavy right foot, and lack of heel/toe ability, so they put him through some training on the Typhoon simulator. Zedward now has become very fussy when it comes to computer games!
Zedward was taken on a tour of Coningsby. First, he met the BAE apprentices, but was unfortunately too old to join them...
So, he had a quick brunch at the NAAFI wagon
Followed by a tour of the vintage aircraft; starting with the 29 Sqn English Electric Lightning (and yes, there is a story behind XXX meaning 29)
Moving onto the Dakota (from the BBMF - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight)
And ending with the awesome Spitfire.
After watching the Typhoons take off (he was given a prime position, on the runway) Zedward asked for a go.
Unfortunately, the RAF had heard of Zedward's heavy right foot, and lack of heel/toe ability, so they put him through some training on the Typhoon simulator. Zedward now has become very fussy when it comes to computer games!
Today, Zedward was given a treat and taken around Woodhall Spa and the local area. We started with a quick visit to the "Bouncing Bomb" and the "Dumbuster's Mess" at the Petwood hotel:
I then told him we were off to Cadwell Park - he seemed to be quite excited, and couldn't wait to get there!
However, when he realised he wasn't racing but working the ticket booth he wasn't too impressed - especially when he couldn't find the rate for bears!
Afterwards, we went on a little trip through the Lincolnshire Wolds - and he agrees they aren't exactly flat!
After a quick visit to the barbers to lose the moustache (last time he's left with the RAF
) we ended up in Lincoln for a well-earned cuppa by the Cathedral
I then told him we were off to Cadwell Park - he seemed to be quite excited, and couldn't wait to get there!
However, when he realised he wasn't racing but working the ticket booth he wasn't too impressed - especially when he couldn't find the rate for bears!
Afterwards, we went on a little trip through the Lincolnshire Wolds - and he agrees they aren't exactly flat!
After a quick visit to the barbers to lose the moustache (last time he's left with the RAF
) we ended up in Lincoln for a well-earned cuppa by the Cathedral
Fabulous entertainment again Markeg. It's going to be hard to beat his adventures there
Markeg has done a fantastic job with Zedward. I think he's taken him absolutely everywhere he can, but Zedward is now a little bored of Lincolnshire now and would like to move on, so can anyone help bring him further South at all ?
Please post or PM Markeg if so.
Markeg has done a fantastic job with Zedward. I think he's taken him absolutely everywhere he can, but Zedward is now a little bored of Lincolnshire now and would like to move on, so can anyone help bring him further South at all ?
Please post or PM Markeg if so.
Zedless zedward! 
After meeting up with Mark for a chance of bear sitting, things started out ok after I introduced myself as chief of bears
That's when it started to go wrong, once zedward realised I had sold my zed he attempted to climb back into marks car!
It took a huge effort & a promise of a new zed in a few days time to get him into our mini backup vehicle
To be continued...
Please donate if you can-https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Zedward2
Rob
After meeting up with Mark for a chance of bear sitting, things started out ok after I introduced myself as chief of bears
That's when it started to go wrong, once zedward realised I had sold my zed he attempted to climb back into marks car!
It took a huge effort & a promise of a new zed in a few days time to get him into our mini backup vehicle
To be continued...
Please donate if you can-https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Zedward2
Rob
Glad to see Zedward has finally made it to one of the more Southern Counties again, and many thanks to Smartbear for stepping in when Lynchy was whisked away to France.
Great efforts from markeg recently, so lets hope the funds start to roll in again and we can get near the target.
Please look out to take Zedward from Smartbear, I'm sure Zedward will be a good excuse for plenty of E89 pictures soon, but someone needs to prize him away as the Cornwall boys want him by Xmas !
Great efforts from markeg recently, so lets hope the funds start to roll in again and we can get near the target.
Please look out to take Zedward from Smartbear, I'm sure Zedward will be a good excuse for plenty of E89 pictures soon, but someone needs to prize him away as the Cornwall boys want him by Xmas !
just a reminder, its about fund raising and if you want to make a donation below is the link
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Zedward2
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Zedward2
Before he left Lincolnshire, we had one more job for Zedward - a stint behind the bar at one of the local village pubs:
After a few pints pulled, Zedward needed a bit of a rest: When he said he was having a Malibu and Coke, we did think he meant a small one. Doesn't stint though, our Zedward...
Of course, after a few drinks, we were treated to a medley of songs: "The Bear Necessities", "If You Go Down to the Woods Today", and rounding off with the "King of the Swingers". Think he was starting to channel his inner Baloo... or just a better version of "Honey B"
After a few pints pulled, Zedward needed a bit of a rest: When he said he was having a Malibu and Coke, we did think he meant a small one. Doesn't stint though, our Zedward...
Of course, after a few drinks, we were treated to a medley of songs: "The Bear Necessities", "If You Go Down to the Woods Today", and rounding off with the "King of the Swingers". Think he was starting to channel his inner Baloo... or just a better version of "Honey B"
Zedward has bidden a fond farewell to Woodhall Spa, as he was off to become an Essex Bear! I did let him watch an episode of TOWIE as preparation, but he said he was drawing the line a man-scaping (or bear-scaping), Rob. He even re-donned his moustache for his farewell pic
Enjoy the stay with Smartbear, Zedward!
Enjoy the stay with Smartbear, Zedward!
