Wonderful place to be immersed in the whole world of m/loading. I really enjoyed my trips there. I had to camp on site, use the public showers and toilets. Took the wife and two young boys and we all had a big time. One year there was a horrendous drought in that area and the public showers were closed down. We rigged up private "showers" with the water we got from the potable water trailers they would bring by every morning. We learned to shower, including a shampoo, with one gallon of water each. I don't think "Queen" would go for that now.
Gunmaker's Hall was one of my favorite places to hang out. You could meet and visit with celebrities in the m/l world there. Greats like John Bivins, Herschel House, Lynton McKenzie, Lew Sanchez, Bob Watts. Old great competitors like Doc Valentine, Max Vickery, and so many others. I really miss those times. But, such a long drive from down he'ah.
SRH
