Hampshire Guitar Orchestra in pictures - The Birdman of Bognor
hago's association with the Birdman of Bognor lasted 3 happy years, starting in 2005. Unfortunately, the pier was badly damaged in the winter of 2007-8, and the competition moved along the coast, and out of our reach, to Worthing.
What is it?
Birdman 2005
We were privileged to have New Zealand Guitarist Bruce Paine with us...
The team pausing for a photo in the car-park
And then the long walk to Bognor Pier, pictured in the distance...
The VIP Lounge wasn't exactly the best place for walk-by trade...
Or for VIPs, looking at the decor!
... but the view was spectacular.
Here's the view back to the beach.
And here's the view to the pier.
And yes, that is Batman, about to jump off...
Some craft didn't emerge from the water in a re-usable form...
Birdman 2006
Another glorious day, and this time we're in the bandstand on the promenade
Here we are setting up on a glorious day!
Some of the entries look so promising...
... but they're not!
Birdman 2007
Possibly the windiest day in living memory!
The wind was so strong it was blowing music stands over....
... but it didn't put off the fancy dress competitors
This chap certainly isn't chicken...
The Blues Brothers were soon moving from Blue Sky to Blue Sea!
And so as the sun sinks towards the horizon, hago bids farewell to the Birdman of Bognor forever...