trip to FRANCE to see a POCLAIN 1000. the world's largest excavator 1973 two V12 Deutz engines 190T!

massive thanks to Chris for kindly inviting me along....
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great trip to stinkin hot France! almost thought I was back in Australia!
it was great to experience a new culture and language even if I did feel silly trying to order food.
it was cool to see men wearing the french Beret hats, I thought it was a steriotype!!
the poclain excavators were very cool, the booms were so intricately made with very elaborate strengthing plates and complicated structure. they were art!.
it was amazing to see shuch big machines all restored with nice paint.
makes me so jealous of a nice dry country.
all old excavators in Ireland are completely rotted because Ireland is cold and damp. the moisture destroys everything.
great trip, great experience, hope to be back some day!