As Langport's road network is swamped with steam engines...
Townies who haven't been driving on the local road network for many years are all being sedated this weekend as steam engines of all shapes and sizes hit the roads to celebrate the steam fair (that's one of its names) at High Ham.
"We'll be giving them the same sort of thing that Langport Vet's gives dogs on Firework Night" said one of the organizers, "except we won't be charging 80 quid a tablet"
The organizers may want to try a few drugs themselves as they appear to be struggling with the name of the event. Us over 40s have always called it 'The Traction Engine Rally' and in recent years it changed to 'The Somerset Steam Spectacular'...now though it's changed again to 'The Somerset Steam and Country Show'
"At least they haven't called it Lou Lou's" said the new landlady of the Black Swan.
Last year, the late and much-loved comedian Ronnie Corbett made an appearance (above left) and joined other enthusiasts in the 'pointless lawnmower engine' section.
But for many Langport and Huishers the highlight of the weekend is when several steam engines, trucks and tractors make their annual trek to the Rose and Crown on Saturday.
Landlord Steve Pittard has already been testing the bridge...
According to the Walrond family of Pitney, who've been driving their Foden steamer into the sides of public buildings since the 1930s, the convoy of steamers should be turning up at Eli's sometime after 5pm.
"It depends how many cars we hit on the way down" said Tim Walrond, who asked not to be named.
Happy summer everyone.
