Thanksgiving weekend run

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Thanksgiving weekend run

#1 Post by mylrd90 » Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:11 pm

Hi guys,

When to we hit the trails? Are we planning anything for the long weekend in October?

Ron

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#2 Post by island dormy » Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:03 pm

Hi Ron

Rob Greg and I are planning to do some pre scouting trips for two drives this fall. Right now I think the gates are still closed for fire hazard reasons. We will post something up on here and the Van Isle Land Rover network when we know more. Maybe the end of September and Thanks-giving weekend?

Do not forget about Fort Rod Hill on the 14th of September its a great show.

Victor 1962 Dormobile

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#3 Post by mylrd90 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:29 pm

Thanks Victor. I will check the site often. I cant wait to hit the trails.

We won't be able to make the Sept 14 show.

Best,

Ron

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#4 Post by dixono » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:01 pm

yeah me and my friend jon have not gone on a run with you guys yet. we both have range rover classics. we do a lot of offroading on the island but would love to join you guys and see everyone's land rovers in action. also do you have to register for the fort rod hill show?

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#5 Post by island dormy » Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:40 pm

Hi Dixono

It will be nice to meet you. No you do not have to register for fort rod hill. Just show up before 9:30. It is a very interesting place to explore there is a lot of history and neat old buildings to look at. I think it is $15.00 per truck and as many passengers as you want.

Food is available all day starting with a pancake breakfast served up by the lions club.
Bring a lawn chair you might get time to sit down.
See you there weather permitting.

Victor 1962 Dormobile

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#6 Post by DrRangelove » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:55 pm

I'll join you guys for a run this fall... the Series is still not ready so it'll have to be in my FJ though I'm afraid.

Yeah I know, back of the line, behind the diesels...

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#7 Post by island dormy » Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:51 pm

Hi Dr Rangelove

You will also be behind the J*&Ps in case of that Toyota throttle pedal thing rearing its ugly head.

Victor 1962 Dormobile ( were working on the runs) Maybe we should have a pub night in Victoria also?

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#8 Post by DrRangelove » Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:16 pm

Wouldn't it make sense to put me up front then in that case Victor?! :p

Don't worry, it's a manual... I think it was only the autos that had the sticky pedal issue...

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#9 Post by Batrover » Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:58 pm

Hey guys, hope everyone had a great summer. I know I did, went to England for two weeks and was like a kid in the candy shop with all the LRs around but couldn't buy anything lol, What a tease. Cant wait to get back out on the trails. Looking fwd to it :)

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Possible run location

#10 Post by Rob » Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:29 am

Hey everyone

I did a little trail scouting yesterday at the end of Spruston Road (runs along the Nanaimo River in Cassidy). Found a couple of nice trails, one heads up into the hills, another goes down into a campsite along the river. Started along another that I think goes to MacKay lake but turned back because of a lack of time. Everything was "no scratch" but some nice scenery and some cross-axle spots. I was driving the 130 and it had no problem but if we were to go again I'd take the Range Rover without any worry... any of our current rovers shouldn't have any trouble. There's also some opportunity to explore some trails that I didn't follow so we could likely make a day of it.

A couple of dates that would work for me are Sunday Oct 5th or the Saturday the 11th (Thanksgiving long weekend)

Anyone else interested?

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#11 Post by island dormy » Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:58 am

Hi Rob

Either date works for me as long as Marg and I can catch a ride with somebody.

Victor 1962 Dormobile

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Re: Thanksgiving weekend run

#12 Post by mylrd90 » Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:09 pm

Either dates work for me as well.

Can't wait.

Ron P.

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