Mid wales

[Pete H]

Going to Rhayader camping(not wild)for the weekend on the 16 of this month(sept),doing the SF and other lanes ,numbers limited to 8 motors(2 groups of 4)
Details of campsite to follow.

As far as im aware these peeps are coming(if your on this list and aint coming then let me know)

Geobroke.
Mike hammond.
us.

Penciled in
Steveoffroad.
TheGurkha.


So thats 5 motors,3,possibly, 5 places left(depends if steve and the gurkha can make it).


First come first served :D

[Pete H]

Ants dropped out so theres more space if anyone is interested,if more than 6 want to come then we will split groups up on the days.

[steve@offroadin]

cant make it either, think I am off to collect a 90 that weekend, more toys :D

[Pete H]

cant make it either, think I am off to collect a 90 that weekend, more toys :D

Blimey...There dropping like flies :D :D

No worries mate,will sort somat out later on ;)

[steve@offroadin]

yeah but will have 2 landys for the next one ;)

[Mike_Hammond]

May not make it yet, we're moving office this month and theres a chance I'll be working :( I'll have a better idea this time next week so keep me in for now and I'll let you know if there is a problem, fingers crossed I'll swing it. I'd also like to have the Sankey sorted so I've got some room in the 90 :rolleyes:

I'd like to come along as I'm doing cold turkey at the moment with the work I've been doing on the Landy Ihaven't had a minute to spare.

[Pete H]

Bloody hell....Do i smell of sommat :D :D

No worries mike,ill keep you penciled in ;D

[Mike_Hammond]

Well you have been camping for a few weeks so I wouldn't be surprised if theres a bit of a niff in the air :D

[Geobloke]

Ummm not sure mate! I may have to drop out too, have a ton of work to do at the moment! sorry! may be able to come down for the day tho will see how the first half of the week goes.

:( I hate work! :(

[Pete H]

Seems to be a Non event,ah well not too worry.

[Geobloke]

Seems to be a Non event,ah well not too worry.

Can't be thats yer whiff matey! am sure you woulda had a shower when yuh got home!!! Hmmmm might be interested in sommat slightly closer! Corwen prehaps! Not the lane ant, Strange and JJ did tho! :rolleyes:

[Pete H]

Need to doo the SF really,i need plenty of water to wash this smell away :D

Anyone else up for Rhayader ??

[Geobloke]

Need to doo the SF really,i need plenty of water to wash this smell away :D

Anyone else up for Rhayader ??

ah wondered what the pong was as I came past Queensferry!!! :p

[Pete H]

Hmmmm ....Git :D

[jjsaul]

Would have loved to have come, but the friday im still in devon on a school trip and im busy on the sunday morning.... :(

[Pete H]

Would have loved to have come, but the friday im still in devon on a school trip and im busy on the sunday morning.... :(

Thats a shame :( ,would of be good to meet up :)

[jjsaul]

Thats a shame :( ,would of be good to meet up :)

Will have to try and make it another time :)

[ibncalb]

hey thanks for the offer pete, but my sioster in law get married on the 17th.

let me know if you are rearranging

b e n

[AJC]

Pete,

If there's still a few going myself & Mrs AJ wouldn't mind teaming up with you. Would'nt get up to mid Wales until 2200 on the Fri night though.

AJ

[Pete H]

Pete,

If there's still a few going myself & Mrs AJ wouldn't mind teaming up with you. Would'nt get up to mid Wales until 2200 on the Fri night though.

AJ

AJ Meeting up would be good,ive been havinng a think and maybe it would be a good idea to move the date too suit others,just so we can have a good forum meet.

What do peeps think,can we agree on another date?

[AJC]

I think a poll is in order Pete.

Dates of the next 3 weekends?

One of those polls where you can see who's voted.

AJ

[Pete H]

A simple poll to see which date is good for them to come laning in mid wales.

[Pete H]

I think a poll is in order Pete.

Dates of the next 3 weekends?

One of those polls where you can see who's voted.

AJ

Done Poll (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36667)

[jjsaul]

is this for the day or the weekend or what?

[Pete H]

The weekend camping.

[jjsaul]

*should* be able to do the 7th, although it depends on a few other things which havnt been decided yet.

[AJC]

Any weekend is good for us.

AJ

[AJC]

Nice one Pete.

We're pretty flexible so any weekend is good for us.

AJ

[ibncalb]

looking forward to it, will be good to road test all our africa equipment

b e n

[Pete H]

weekend of the 30th sept is looking a favorite...Any other takers ? :eek:

[Mike_Hammond]

30th could be a possibility if the trailors finished, if not defo the 7th October hmm could be chilly :rolleyes: ;)

[manthing]

******, missed all them and cant make 7th.
bet mid wales is fantastic

[AJC]

Come people. Let's get some more names down so we can make some firm arrangements.

Pete, What campsite did you have in mind and have you any grid refs for the lanes?

Cheers.

AJ

[Mike_Hammond]

Pete et al there is another thread running here similar area and date

http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=311901#post311901 we all need to get our heads together.

[AJC]

The other group are going w/e 7 Oct but have only got 2 or 3 spaces but shouldn't be a problem if all (currently 5/6) go. Just need to leave plenty of time between groups.

Wackyone, can you make it 7 Oct?

What say you all?

Personally, I'd like to sooner than later cos of the weather but I'll go with the flow.

Are wives/partners tagging along too?

AJ

[jjsaul]

7th is looking increasingly unlikely for me, however the 1/2 should be ok. was originally planning to do the LR L2B but cant be bothered to drive that far now...

[Pete H]

Pete et al there is another thread running here similar area and date

http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=311901#post311901 we all need to get our heads together.

Replied mate ;)

[LandyV8]

weekend of the 30th sept is looking a favorite...Any other takers ? :eek: i'd like to say yes to the 30th but i cannot confirm just yet. i'll have to let you guy's know

[LandyV8]

Done Poll (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36667) 30th looks best for me but I will have to let you know when I know what I am doing. Any idea what camp site you are planning on staying at. Will it need to be booked in advanced etc?

[Pete H]

Again the 30 th looks good,mike do ya best to make it,

AJ heres a map of the location of camp site .

and a link http://www.wyesidecamping.co.uk/page1.htm

[Pete H]

30th looks best for me but I will have to let you know when I know what I am doing. Any idea what camp site you are planning on staying at. Will it need to be booked in advanced etc?

No mate,you dont need to book,just turn up,
Ive put details on the poll thread http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=312189#post312189

[Pete H]

Ive merged the Rhayader the 16 thread into Mid wales Poll to keep things all together,and hopefully not too tred on Bills toes :).....I was getting all confused :rolleyes:

So post in here from now on ;)

[Mike_Hammond]

I'll do my best Pete, but can't promise.

[Pete H]

Ok mate ;)

[Pete H]

7th is looking increasingly unlikely for me, however the 1/2 should be ok. was originally planning to do the LR L2B but cant be bothered to drive that far now...

James,how bout just coming over for just the day,say the saturday,then return home in the evening???

Just a thought ...

[Mike_Hammond]

Pete I don't remember seeing any LPG in or around Rhayader, JJ might have to save his pennies and run on some full strength stuff ;)

[AJC]

Again the 30 th looks good,mike do ya best to make it,

AJ heres a map of the location of camp site .

and a link http://www.wyesidecamping.co.uk/page1.htm

Cheers for the map Pete.

The site looks good: Don't know if you've used it before, but do you know if they close their gates at a certian time as we won't arrive until late Fri evening? If not I'll give them a bell/e-mail.

Looking forward to it.

AJ

[Pete H]

Cheers for the map Pete.

The site looks good: Don't know if you've used it before, but do you know if they close their gates at a certian time as we won't arrive until late Fri evening? If not I'll give them a bell/e-mail.

Looking forward to it.

AJ

The camp does have a toll bar gate installed,when we pitch up we will get coins/discs to operate it,ill pm you my mobile number nearer the time,when you get to the gate give me a ring,ill leg it over and let you in,but im thinking the gate will prob be open,if not go for the plan above ;)

[AJC]

Good plan Pete. However, I'll give them a bell anyway and arrange a late arrival when we have a positive date so's not to upset anyone.

AJ

[jjsaul]

James,how bout just coming over for just the day,say the saturday,then return home in the evening???

Just a thought ...

Pete,

the way things are looking with how busy im going to be, it might be a day only whichever weekend it is, but i would certainly love to come and join you lot for a day :)


or maybe go down friday night, camp then go home saturday following the laning...would save too much driving in a day then..


cheers,

[Pete H]

Pete


or maybe go down friday night, camp then go home saturday following the laning...would save too much driving in a day then..


cheers,

Thats a good idea james(hadnt thought of that) :) , as for the date in question,im leaning towards the 30th of Sept. Have a think about it ... :)

[LandyV8]

Can I just ask? Where roughly do we plan to start and finish? I'm just trying to plan weather I should come Friday evening or Saturday morning and also look for some LPG places on route etc.

Cheers

[Mike_Hammond]

I would assume it'll all be around Rhayader, Strata Florida, Elan Valley and Nant-Y-Moch. I don't remember seeing much LPG about when we last ventured that way, although not using it you don't tend to look too hard.

[Pete H]

I would assume it'll all be around Rhayader, Strata Florida, Elan Valley and Nant-Y-Moch. I don't remember seeing much LPG about when we last ventured that way, although not using it you don't tend to look too hard.

mikes got the locations right.

Thinking about it now,there arent that many garages about either,once your in that neck of the woods,so to speak.....

[Pete H]

Can I just ask? Where roughly do we plan to start and finish? I'm just trying to plan weather I should come Friday evening or Saturday morning and also look for some LPG places on route etc.

Cheers

Lewis, the plan is to camp at Rhayader on the fri and saturday night,on the saturday morning the plan is to travel to SN 804569 (roughly)the start of the main lane of the day (strata florida),travel the length of the lane,then head off back to rhayader,though some great countryside,before we get back to Rhayader theres a good little to be driven ;)

Then its off down the pub :D

Sunday,pack up tent,then head out to SN751 867 (roughly) to again do more good little lanes.

I can do the whole weekend on 3/4 tank of diesel....I just wondered on what you LPG guys can get out of a tank? Miles that it :eek:

[jjsaul]

200 miles on road, a lot less off road.

theres an LPG station just north of llandridod wells according to my map but its for key holders only....have you got a key lewis?

[AJC]

Can I just ask? Where roughly do we plan to start and finish? I'm just trying to plan weather I should come Friday evening or Saturday morning and also look for some LPG places on route etc.

Cheers

Lewis,

Is your V8 LPG only or do you also have the petrol option?

AJ

[jjsaul]

Lewis,

Is your V8 LPG only or do you also have the petrol option?

AJ

Hi AJ,

He has petrol option, same as me.

I don't think any LPG conversions just have LPG!

[LandyV8]

I do have a petrol option but its not running too well on petrol at the moment. LPG knackers the carbs. Ill see what I can sort out. I usual get 100 - 120 miles out a tank of LPG when off road. that’s 60 litres. :eek:

[Pete H]

Ive have a few PMs re the 30th,and i think thats the date to go for,
so far we got.

ME
AJ
ibncalb
strangerover


Possibles ...
JJ
Landy V8
Mike Hammond

Have i forgot Anyone else ??

[AJC]

I do have a petrol option but its not running too well on petrol at the moment. LPG knackers the carbs. Ill see what I can sort out. I usual get 100 - 120 miles out a tank of LPG when off road. that’s 60 litres. :eek:

Get a diesel!! :D

AJ

[ROB 110 HICAP]

For those on LPG it is a bit thin on the ground in Mid Wales. The Key System only works if you have an account with Countrywide Stores and they bill you monthly @32p, so its not an option as the key is coded, not a paddlock/gate thing.

Best bet is filling up on route:

Coming from M5, Worcester, Gloucester the last place is Kington Farm supplies on the A44 about 25miles short of Rhayader, I think its 9-5.30 mon-sat http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=330105&y=256895&z=3&sv=330500,256500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

There is one at Leominster on the industrial estate: Nash Peugeot open Sundays 35miles from Rhayader, for your journey home? http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=349665&y=257795&z=3&sv=349500,257500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

From the northish Shrewsbury M54 the last one is A483 in Newtown at Hughes Vauxhall garage, behind the showroom, Might be open sunday? http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=311375&y=291565&z=3&sv=311500,291500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Only other one I can think of is north of Nant-y-Moch at Furnace between Mach and Aber 7-7pm, 7days http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=268429&y=295135&z=5&sv=268429,295135&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&ax=268429&ay=295135

If I get my pay rise and back pay, I might join you for one of the days, flat flat broke at present!

[ROB 110 HICAP]

Actually if anyone is stuck for gas returing via/near Ludlow/Leominster, then PM me for my phone no (beforehand!) and I could meet you at the 24hr Key place 10minutes from me. Use my key/account and pay me for the gas you draw, it tells you how many litres you put in.

You could also do the Gap road thru the Brecon Beacons, its only open sept/early oct (and march). Well worth it and may make a change, lots of other good lanes round there.

Which date are you settling on?

[Pete H]

Actually if anyone is stuck for gas returing via/near Ludlow/Leominster, then PM me for my phone no (beforehand!) and I could meet you at the 24hr Key place 10minutes from me. Use my key/account and pay me for the gas you draw, it tells you how many litres you put in.

You could also do the Gap road thru the Brecon Beacons, its only open sept/early oct (and march). Well worth it and may make a change, lots of other good lanes round there.

Sounds interesting




Which date are you settling on?
30th sept .

[AJC]

Pete,

Have you done the SF/Rhayader route before? If so how long does it take? Would there be time do that and Rob's suggestion on the Saturday?

AJ

[Pete H]

Pete,

Have you done the SF/Rhayader route before? If so how long does it take? Would there be time do that and Rob's suggestion on the Saturday?

AJ
Done the Strata plenty of times,in a loop that brings you back to Rhayader.

Route goes like this Rhayader > Newbridge on wye > Beulah then single track lane(tarred) to the beginning of the strata>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> finnish the strata at Pontrhydfendigaid,then back north towards Cwmystwyth,and back to Rhayader via the mountain road(tarred) ,that can be done in 5 hours,thats taking it easy and stopping for photos etc etc..

Carnt comment on the Gap road ive never done it,got a rough idea of its location but not sure on how to loop it up .

[AJC]

I reckon 5 hours is enough time in the saddle Pete. I can always check it out on the way back down on the Sunday.

Cheers.

AJ

[StrangeRover]

I have thrown my hat in the ring for 30th September. Travelling two and a half hours from Warrington so would prefer some company en-route from you folk on the Wirral. What time do you recon to be on the road?

[Pete H]

I have thrown my hat in the ring for 30th September. Travelling two and a half hours from Warrington so would prefer some company en-route from you folk on the Wirral. What time do you recon to be on the road?

Neil,i hope to on the road for 4pm,a good place to meet would be Chester services junction 14 M56,might try to get away earlier if i can,ill be in touch if am going to make it earlier ;)

[jjsaul]

i wont be able to set off on the friday till 4.30 ish cos i dont finish school till 4.

which way you coming, could meet up on the way down?

[Pete H]

i wont be able to set off on the friday till 4.30 ish cos i dont finish school till 4.

which way you coming, could meet up on the way down?

JJ i guess you will be coming from the Midlands,im from up north,the A483 to Newtown> A40> Llangurig >A470 Rhayader :eek:

You comin then? ;)

[jjsaul]

JJ i guess you will be coming from the Midlands,im from up north :eek:

You comin then? ;)
Yes im pretty sure i can come friday / saturday.

I wondered which way you head down here from 'up north'.....?

[Pete H]

Ive said it :D

[Mike_Hammond]

Yes im pretty sure i can come friday / saturday.

I wondered which way you head down here from 'up north'.....?

James, from Wolves straight across to Shrewsbury on the M54 then drop down through Montgomery, Newtown etc ....


Mike

[jjsaul]

ah well i could meet up on the M54, we live 5 mins from J3.

[Pete H]

James which route will you be taking,will you be going around shewsbury and joining the A483,or are you cutting across country?

[chuggaman]

can i come please

ill bring memorymap on my pda


and my disco is well equiped

and is there room for a landcruiser

mike

[Pete H]

can i come please

ill bring memorymap on my pda


and my disco is well equiped

and is there room for a landcruiser

mike

The more the merrier mate,we will workout on how to split groups on the day :)

Ps whats your location?

[jjsaul]

James which route will you be taking,will you be going around shewsbury and joining the A483,or are you cutting across country?

Erm good question....havnt decided yet.... :rolleyes:

[chuggaman]

The more the merrier mate,we will workout on how to split groups on the day :)

Ps whats your location?


neath south wales

im off up to sarn helen tomorrow

pics from a few weeks ago

on the steps

and that unknown lane

mike

[toppa]

Is this open to anyone? Is it a whole weekend thing? If so would be interested for the weekend of the 30th if you still need peeps and a 86 110??

CHeers toppa.

[AJC]

Pete originally mentioned 2 groups of 4 Toppa so there's still room. Camping Fri and Sat evenings and returning home on the Sunday. See ya there.

Get yer name on the poll.

AJ

[Pete H]

ME
AJ
ibncalb
strangerover
JJ
chuggaman
Landcruiser
Toppa

Thats eight peeps who have comfirmed.

[LandyV8]

ME
AJ
ibncalb
strangerover
JJ
chuggaman
Landcruiser
Toppa

Thats eight peeps who have comfirmed. ill be there too but not in my landy. ill be with my father(strangerover) in the Range Rover

AJ
ibncalb
strangerover + LandyV8
JJ
chuggaman
Landcruiser
Toppa

[ROB 110 HICAP]

Pete,

Have you done the SF/Rhayader route before? If so how long does it take? Would there be time do that and Rob's suggestion on the Saturday?

AJ
Pics of the Gap here http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27393, not really recommended on your own AJ, just in case you get stuck at the bottom of the gullly of have breakdown.

Brecon and the Gap ( http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=303090&y=220655&z=3&sv=303500,220500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=624 ) would be about 35miles south of Newbridge, but is worth it if you carry on to the ones round Talybont:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=306110&y=214660&z=3&sv=306500,214500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310180&y=217695&z=3&sv=310500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
down to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=308075&y=217355&z=3&sv=308500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
or to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310435&y=219565&z=3&sv=310500,219500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

There are lots round there and west towards Sennybridge and Trecastle and Usk reservoir. Get the maps.

[chuggaman]

more pics

the gap

the steps

[StrangeRover]

Chugga,

That looks great fun. Beautiful scenery.
Is this on the itinerary for 30th?

[chuggaman]

Chugga,

That looks great fun. Beautiful scenery.
Is this on the itinerary for 30th?

not sure i think were going here

http://www.jeepclub.co.uk/reports.cfm?id=173


also another forum im a member of is doing the gap on oct 1st which is the next day here

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=11663


me and my cousin (landcruiser) are planning to do as much as we can

mike

[LandyV8]

looks great. lots of water. good job im not bringing my V8. :D jjsaul will love it

[StrangeRover]

...lots of water. good job im not bringing my V8. :D jjsaul will love it
Bring the WD40 anyway. I have a feeling we'll need it!

[Pete H]

not sure i think were going here

http://www.jeepclub.co.uk/reports.cfm?id=173



Spot on....

Heres some other pics


http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10448
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10449
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10508
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10511
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10440
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10441
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18273

and some from the Mant-y-moch Area (Second day)
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18410
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18372



Lets pray for rain :D :D

[Mike_Hammond]

I'd say them Jeeps need to get some more practice in ;) and be a bit more careful about what they post online, the caption on one pic talks of the hardest part of the Strata being a small step into a ford into a hole............hmm I think not ? and a pic of a Cherry spinning it's wheels in the woods is just what the anti's want to see. "See look they're destroying our lovely lanes !!" Likewise the pictures of the mud covered Jap tank on the Gap does nothing to promote our image.

The Strata and the surrounding routes are some most Scenic routes you could ever wish to drive, they're not really a challenge more a nice gentle amble in the countryside. Anyone who thinks greenlaning is to find challenges has got the wrong end of the stick and really does need to think about what they want from 4x4 driving :rolleyes: thats what playdays and trials are for. The reason we do it is to see the countryside in comfort and enjoy the company of like minded souls...................and most importantly to drink BEER and eat dry toast on cold damp nights under canvas in the middle of nowhere :D :D :D

See you on the 30th with a bit of luck, then you can all beat me for being such a party pooper ;)

[Pete H]

Well spotted Mike,tbh never got past the fourth pic,will some peeps ever learn,:(

See you on the 30th.;)

[toppa]

Excellant thanks for letting me tag a long, im there, unless i have a major mechanical failure between now and then. The pictures looks amazing am looking foward to it.

Cheers guys.

[chuggaman]

Iikewise the pictures of the mud covered Jap tank on the Gap does nothing to promote our image.



that might be my disco your talking about:o

[Mike_Hammond]

:nonono: slap your legs


;)

[chuggaman]

:nonono: slap your legs


;)


but it was dirty from seven sisters quarry

;) :p ;) :rolleyes:


mike

[Mike_Hammond]

I reckon you've been buying that spray on mud to make it look good for the school run :D :D LOL

[AJC]

Pics of the Gap here http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27393, not really recommended on your own AJ, just in case you get stuck at the bottom of the gullly of have breakdown.

Brecon and the Gap ( http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=303090&y=220655&z=3&sv=303500,220500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=624 ) would be about 35miles south of Newbridge, but is worth it if you carry on to the ones round Talybont:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=306110&y=214660&z=3&sv=306500,214500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310180&y=217695&z=3&sv=310500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
down to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=308075&y=217355&z=3&sv=308500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
or to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310435&y=219565&z=3&sv=310500,219500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

There are lots round there and west towards Sennybridge and Trecastle and Usk reservoir. Get the maps.

Cheers for the info and good advice Rob.

AJ

[jjsaul]

looks great. lots of water. good job im not bringing my V8. :D jjsaul will love it

:D :D :D

cheers for the pics
looks good, i'll probs need a few gallons of WD40 :p


btw, i will probs have a spare front seat if anyone wants to ride shotgun and keep me company :)

[Geobloke]

I may be up for the 30th but will have to check with the lady indoors! She may want to come too!!!!

[Pete H]

I may be up for the 30th but will have to check with the lady indoors! She may want to come too!!!!



Blimey,i think we will need to split into 3 groups :eek:

Peteh (Group leader)
AJ
ibncalb

Mike Hammond (Group leader)
JJ
Strangerover + LandyV8


Geobloke (Group leader)
Toppa
chuggaman
Landcruiser

[toppa]

No prob with the groups, Geo will be easy to follow, just listen for the rustle of a tesco bag:D Cheers

[Mike_Hammond]

Blimey,i think we will need to split into 3 groups :eek:

Peteh (Group leader)
AJ
ibncalb

Mike Hammond (Group leader)
JJ
Strangerover + LandyV8


Geobloke (Group leader)
Toppa
chuggaman
Landcruiser


There's no guarantee I'll be there yet ?! but I'm doing my best to accomodate the outing ;) my next problem will be an unsuspecting passenger to open all the gates and take countless photo's LOL :D

[Pete H]

Yeah i know mike,Geo isnt 100% sure either,the list is best case senario,if you carnt make it,we will suffle things about a bit ;)

[Pete H]

Pics of the Gap here http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27393, not really recommended on your own AJ, just in case you get stuck at the bottom of the gullly of have breakdown.

Brecon and the Gap ( http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=303090&y=220655&z=3&sv=303500,220500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=624 ) would be about 35miles south of Newbridge, but is worth it if you carry on to the ones round Talybont:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=306110&y=214660&z=3&sv=306500,214500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310180&y=217695&z=3&sv=310500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
down to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=308075&y=217355&z=3&sv=308500,217500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
or to http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=310435&y=219565&z=3&sv=310500,219500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

There are lots round there and west towards Sennybridge and Trecastle and Usk reservoir. Get the maps.

Rob,totaly missed this post :eek:

Cheers for the pointers,my map is now marked up with the Gap and Talybont lanes ;)

[AJC]

I may be up for the 30th but will have to check with the lady indoors! She may want to come too!!!!

Bring her Geo.

Who's going to cook if you don't take her? :rolleyes: (standing by for a thwack across the back of me heed)

AJ

[LandyV8]

Yeah i know mike,Geo isnt 100% sure either,the list is best case senario,if you carnt make it,we will suffle things about a bit ;) Pete i can lead a group if you like. i will have the maps so i can mark them up on the friday eve. Dad (strangerover) will be driving so ill gladly map read.

[StrangeRover]

Dad (strangerover) will be driving so ill gladly map read.
OK by me. Let's hope the panickers don't soak-up all next weeks fuel.

[Pete H]

Pete i can lead a group if you like. i will have the maps so i can mark them up on the friday eve. Dad (strangerover) will be driving so ill gladly map read.

Great stuff ;)

[LandyV8]

do you know what maps cover where we will be driving. explorer or landranger scale im not bothered

[Pete H]

do you know what maps cover where we will be driving. explorer or landranger scale im not bothered

Landranger 147(Elan valley & Builth wells) and 135(Aberystwyth & Machynlleth ).

[Geobloke]

No prob with the groups, Geo will be easy to follow, just listen for the rustle of a tesco bag:D Cheers


Hmmm with comments like that mate you could find yourself duty gate shutter and last behind the Landcruiser!!!! ;) :D

[Geobloke]

Bring her Geo.

Who's going to cook if you don't take her? :rolleyes: (standing by for a thwack across the back of me heed)

AJ

Lol I am trying to! she hasn't been on a laning trip yet and I will need a gate opener and navigator too!

She doesn't really cook, I tend to do it!! :rolleyes:

[chuggaman]

ok just to confirm


mark (landcruiser) and myself will be heading to arrive at rayader 9 am sat morning

sunday morning we will be heading back to swansea (via the gap)

can we do the sf on saturday

mike

[Pete H]

ok just to confirm


mark (landcruiser) and myself will be heading to arrive at rayader 9 am sat morning

sunday morning we will be heading back to swansea (via the gap)

can we do the sf on saturday

mike

Ok thats cool,by the time you have pitched up,and we sorted maps and had a brew and brekky,we will be ready,try and aim to on the road by 10.30am,if thats ok with everyone?

Roughly head off down toward Newbridge,then head toward Beulah,then on to Abergwesyn....To the SF ;)

[toppa]

Im easy, just go with what suits everyone else, i will try to get off work early fri, but im looking at been there for 2100, 2200, fri nght. Maybe earlier if i really suck upto my supervisor, might get away for lunch time fri, which will put me there more like 1700,1800. Have to grovel and find out.

Cheers.

[chuggaman]

looking forward to meeting you all


think this ones gonna be fun

if it helps i have memory map on my pda os landranger 150

if im in a forward group then things may be easier

dont mind either way

mike

[Mike_Hammond]

Best to get there earlier if you can, pitching a tent in the dark is always a PITA.

Things are looking OK for me now as long as all goes to plan at work I'll be there before it goes dark Friday complete with a Fridge full of beer and maybe some food if I can fit some in ;)

[toppa]

Yup tent can be a bi**h in the dark,but im in south wale this weekend so will geet some tent errection practice in (sounds dirty), thats what the rack of spots are for,puttin gyour tent up after dark.

Good call Mike, must remove 12v fridge from work van, remove last weeks lunch, clean and fill with beer befor i leave.
Looking foward to it.
Cheers Toppa

[Pete H]

Best to get there earlier if you can, pitching a tent in the dark is always a PITA.

Things are looking OK for me now as long as all goes to plan at work I'll be there before it goes dark Friday complete with a Fridge full of beer and maybe some food if I can fit some in ;)


Now thats what i wanted to hear :p

[chuggaman]

erm


there could be (almost definatley) another 2 coming

isuzu(andy)
disco(lee)

:rolleyes:

[toppa]

Question, do we need to book this camp ground, if so what are the details to book??

Cheers

[Mike_Hammond]

Just turn up on spec and pay on the gate, it's on the main road into Rhayader coming into town from the north....can't miss it.

[toppa]

If i dont have my PDA with my navigation running, i can miss my own house!!

Have printed off the map and tapped it into the nav, so i'll find it no prob.
Cheers

[AJC]

Be sure to keep me a space at the site. We're still not expecting to get there before 2200.

AJ

[Mike_Hammond]

Be sure to keep me a space at the site. We're still not expecting to get there before 2200.

AJ

Theres loads of space AJ, last time I was there it was the national Morris dancing festival and we still found a pitch with about 300 nutters shaking thier bits and smoking some wierd local 'erb :rolleyes: and no we didn't go for the Morris men it was bad luck on our part they were there the weekend we decided to go :(

[AJC]

Theres loads of space AJ, last time I was there it was the national Morris dancing festival and we still found a pitch with about 300 nutters shaking thier bits and smoking some wierd local 'erb :rolleyes: and no we didn't go for the Morris men it was bad luck on our part they were there the weekend we decided to go :(

Yeah, whatever you say Mike. I'll be looking out for the massive hanky hanging out your back pocket. :D

At least space is not a worry.

Cheers mate.

AJ

[toppa]

Are people bringing girlfriends/wives/what have you??? My girlfriend said she would buy me a cb this weekend if she can come!!!!!
But if no one else is, i can live without a cb!!:(
Cheers

[AJC]

Mrs AJ is going and Pete's wife & kids are going too.

AJ

[Mike_Hammond]

Mine were going to come but the chances are the Sankey won't be ready in which case there's not really enough room in the old 90 for the camping gear and the ankle biters too, so prob be on me jack jones unless the brother inlaw comes along but he's not sure yet. Means I can do what I want though ;)

AJ thats not a hanky its an oily rag m8 :D !

[Pete H]

Mrs AJ is going and Pete's wife & kids are going too.

AJ

Lisa isnt to sure on what too do,at the moment she is snowed under with college work,so she aint saying she is or isnt coming...




erm


there could be (almost definatley) another 2 coming

isuzu(andy)
disco(lee)



So that makes you lot up into a group on its own,thats ok with me,ill show you the route at camp,and you can be first off.. ;)

First group back to camp..Buys the beer :D

[toppa]

Cool , i will have Klara (girlfriend) in tow then, i will jump on the net and order a cb, yay me, new toy!!

CHeers Toppa.

[Pete H]

cool ive got a CB fitted,tis good to talk :)

[AJC]

cool ive got a CB fitted,tis good to talk :)

Ditto.

AJ

[Mike_Hammond]

Mines knajered :( anyone know a cheap source for a rig and new whip ?

[Pete H]

stick an ad in the wanted section ;)
Worth a try.

[AJC]

Mines knajered :( anyone know a cheap source for a rig and new whip ?

Mike,

There's one here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Midland-98-80-Channel-UK-CB-Radio-No-reserve_W0QQitemZ5807810626QQcategoryZ40055QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem) on e-Bay and the same company Thunderpole (http://www.thunderpole.co.uk/cbradios_home.htm) have some good deals. Try 4x4 CB (http://www.4x4cb.com/) too.

AJ

[jjsaul]

me g/f lives in kent :(


anyone else fancy fillin the passenger seat cos i dont have a CB ....

[Pete H]

We now have enough vehicles for weekend of the 30th.

Poll is now closed
Here is the final list of peeps (hopefully)attending :)


chuggaman (Group leader)
Landcruiser
isuzu(andy)
disco(lee)

Peteh (Group leader)
AJ
ibncalb
Geobloke

Mike Hammond (Group leader)
JJ
Strangerover + LandyV8
Toppa

If anyone drops out then a place will become available ;)

[ROB 110 HICAP]

Pete if you're going via Newbridge I hope you do this cracking river crossing
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=301595&y=258255&z=3&sv=301500,258500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
Best done east to west, approach down an alley between houses and follow down to 2 gates, go through righthand one. In down a 3' bank and straight across to exit ramp. Keep the big patch of reeds to your left. Its only up to sils on a 110, so snorkels not required, unless its been raining.
Enjoy!

[AJC]

Pete if you're going via Newbridge I hope you do this cracking river crossing
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=301595&y=258255&z=3&sv=301500,258500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
Best done east to west, approach down an alley between houses and follow down to 2 gates, go through righthand one. In down a 3' bank and straight across to exit ramp. Keep the big patch of reeds to your left. Its only up to sils on a 110, so snorkels not required, unless its been raining.
Enjoy!

Sounds like a 'must do' Rob. I hope Pete can fit it into the route.

AJ

[ROB 110 HICAP]

While on your way down from Rhayader to Newbridge there's this ford
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=296625&y=265645&z=3&sv=296500,265500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
followed by this tame byway too
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=299250&y=261900&z=3&sv=299500,261500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=629

[Pete H]

While on your way down from Rhayader to Newbridge there's this ford
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=296625&y=265645&z=3&sv=296500,265500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
followed by this tame byway too
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=299250&y=261900&z=3&sv=299500,261500&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=629

I Knew about the ford with the suspention footbridge next to,didnt know about the byway tho,cheers for the heads up Rob ;)

Off to mark up me mem map now :D

Cheers..

[chuggaman]

ok guys


looks like im the guniea pig on these river crossings

lol

mike

[Pete H]

ok guys


looks like im the guniea pig on these river crossings

lol

mike

:D :D

Ive seen the Ford at Glyn,deep very deep indeed,Severn Trent release water from Caban-coch-reservior now and again,lets hope for JJs sake that there isnt a release on our tip out
:cargos:

:D :D

[chuggaman]

:D :D

Ive seen the Ford at Glyn,deep very deep indeed,Severn Trent release water from Caban-coch-reservior now and again,lets hope for JJs sake that there isnt a release on our tip out
:cargos:

:D :D



:behead: HOW DEEP

:D :D :D

mike

[Pete H]

:behead: HOW DEEP

:D :D :D

mike

To be honest with you i dont know,we were out at the ford in Jan 04 and got talking to the farmer,whose farm house is right by the ford,from what i can remember from the conversation at the time he said "at the moment the river is 4ft+ deep,the dam has been released" the farmer asked me did i have rasied breathers ? To i which i replied no (not at that time),he then advised me that i shouldnt attempt the crossing,he said "at times like these i cross it using the tractor,but if you want to have a go then its ok with me"

Thought about it for a nano second and declined the ford,thinking ill be bac for a crack at that.
Never gave it a second thought of the ford until Rob brought it up,but thinking about it,i dout there will be a release at this time of year,im guessing the Reserviors will be only half full,and water will need to be stored because of the dry weather we have had...

[AJC]

To be honest with you i dont know,we were out at the ford in Jan 04 and got talking to the farmer,whose farm house is right by the ford,from what i can remember from the conversation at the time he said "at the moment the river is 4ft+ deep,the dam has been released" the farmer asked me did i have rasied breathers ? To i which i replied no (not at that time),he then advised me that i shouldnt attempt the crossing,he said "at times like these i cross it using the tractor,but if you want to have a go then its ok with me"

Thought about it for a nano second and declined the ford,thinking ill be bac for a crack at that.
Never gave it a second thought of the ford until Rob brought it up,but thinking about it,i dout there will be a release at this time of year,im guessing the Reserviors will be only half full,and water will need to be stored because of the dry weather we have had...

Aw bugga!

[jjsaul]

hope it aint too deep :eek:

i coulda brought the rangie but we havnt scraped enough for insuring me on it yet......

[chuggaman]

ill give it a go

:think:


knowing my luck there will be a flash flood when im right in the middle

:icecube: hope its not too cold

lol

mike

[toppa]

Just got back from south wales, she purrrrrrrrred (as much as a 200tdi can) all the way, didnt miss a beat...314miles.

Mmmmmm wading, i best fix the hole in the intercooler pipe then, otherwise i will hydraulic, well if the water gets upto the engine that is, best not risk it.
Getting a bit cold at night in south wales, so i will be preparing for cold nights..
Cheers

[Mike_Hammond]

I don't mind a bit of water.......Must remember to bolt the floor plates back in though :eek:

[Pete H]

Has Anyone(whos coming) got an SWR meter,i think my CB needs tweeking a little ;)

[ibncalb]

looking forward to it guys; who are you all anyway?

Vivienne and i are 28/30; we're finishing work in a week and driving and diving through africa for two years - what are your stories?

b e n

p.s. we need to know how to user our winch, anyone able to show us over the weekend?

pps - show us how to use the winch you can keep your beers in our engel :>)

[Mike_Hammond]

Has Anyone(whos coming) got an SWR meter,i think my CB needs tweeking a little ;)

I tweaked mine last week ................into the wheelie bin !!! :D

Doubt I'll get chance to get a new one before we go so I'll be the one using semaphore ;)

Ben we're a complete bunch of psychotic nutters who persuade innocent 30 somethings to follow us into the middle of nowwhere and then do unspeakable things to them............ :eek: :eek: :eek:

Like making them drink warm beer ! :D

[toppa]

Speak for yourself mike, i have a fridge, warm beer:eek: .

Who are we, dont know, was hoping someone else would tell me.
Need to know how to work your winch, sounds like we found a starter for first attempt at crossing any high flowing rivers:D

Plotted out the route you posted earlier, looks really good, how long did that take you to work out??
Cheers.
32, from new zealand, stuck here for six years now.no sence of humor, grumpy as f**k, i steel things from sleeping campers, (bringing anything of value???), i constantly complain about everything, laugh at others misfourtune, comment on any perculier physical features you may have, poke fun at people for no reason. and to top it all off i will syphon your landy's at night!!!!! Hope you all drive diesels..:D

[AJC]

Has Anyone(whos coming) got an SWR meter,i think my CB needs tweeking a little ;)

No probs Pete. I'll put it in the cubby box tonight while I remember.

AJ

[AJC]

p.s. we need to know how to user our winch, anyone able to show us over the weekend?

Nom probs as long as Toppa hasn't nicked it during the night. :D

AJ

[Mike_Hammond]

Speak for yourself mike, i have a fridge, warm beer:eek: .



LOL so do I :p but its mine ...all mine ....muhahaha :D

I'll get me coat :rolleyes:

[jjsaul]

im 17, still at school and driving a V8 land rover....f***ing beast :D

also slightly psychotic nutter who loves bombing through muddy water....yes.... i did say v8.... :rolleyes:

erm my fridge is crap and i dont have a split charge.....and dont know how to use a winch so cant teach you......thats me with the warm beer then :( :D LOL

[chuggaman]

WELL IM JUST A NORMAL GUY WITH AN AVERAGE DISCO

and all the friends i have had ever in my life are coming with me


we love stella and vodka


mike

[LandyV8]

winching is not a problem.. im sure i can show you how its done, thats if you are in our convoy and we manage to get stuck. sure we will:rolleyes:

[Pete H]

we love stella and vodka





mike

What! Is that mixed :yikes:



winching is not a problem.. im sure i can show you how its done, thats if you are in our convoy and we manage to get stuck. sure we will

Theres no way anyones getting stuck.
Drowned maybe :eek: ,but not stuck :D

[Pete H]

No probs Pete. I'll put it in the cubby box tonight while I remember.

AJ

Cheers mate ;)

[toppa]

Well new cb arrived today, so will install tomorrow, i also have a couple of handheld radios, they must be on on e of the frequency's of the cb, i can bring those aswell if anyone wants...

Cheers Toppa

[Pete H]

New CB,comon spill the beans,what did you get :eek:

[toppa]

Nothing to flash, since its my first i got one of those starter packs from thunderpole, its a Team MC-8, cost 100quid (cost swmbo 100 quid:D )

it came with all the bits, basicly plug and play. Has all the functions i will ever need, since i know no one with a cb anyway. Although i was thinking a pa would have been nice for the dickheads that cut me up.
Cheers.

[Pete H]

You got the same as me ;)

http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16754

[toppa]

They any good?? It was about as much i was willing to pay for a toy that will rarly get used and is really just a toy. I looked at a few of them and the mc-8 seemed to have a decent range of features, half of which i have no idea what their for..
Cheers.

[Pete H]

They any good?? It was about as much i was willing to pay for a toy that will rarly get used and is really just a toy. I looked at a few of them and the mc-8 seemed to have a decent range of features, half of which i have no idea what their for..
Cheers.
Same reasons as why i got one,its a toy,tho can be very handy on laning trips,

Any good?
Yeah i think so,ive started to take it out in the transit(work) and it seems a decent rig,at a good price too :)

[toppa]

I will give it a polay in wales.

Looking at your picture i think i will prob mount in the same place, i have my radio up above the rear view mirror, but might get a bit clutterd with cb there too.
CHeers

[jjsaul]

im planning on ordering one nest week as well :)

[toppa]

Started to put mine in today, but with a dirty hangover from last night, ive wired a ciggy plug on it and put the aerial through the window,just tempory install, will try to do it one night next week permanently as working sunday.

Cheers.

[chuggaman]

i think all on my side are ready


looking forward to it

bringing stella and vodka


What! Is that mixed :yikes:


not in the same glass (as yet):drunk:


my team as follows

mike(me) disco modded
lee disco stock with mts :Yikes1:
mark landcruiser :armysmile

andy trooper stock

towell fourtrack (big)



:party2:


mike

[jjsaul]

CB on its way in the post :)

[StrangeRover]

CB on its way in the post :)
JJ, We do have a fall-back, for next weekend at least: We will have 4 walkie talkies for use in our convoy.

[Geobloke]

No probs Pete. I'll put it in the cubby box tonight while I remember.

AJ

I'll second that and bring mine too, just in case! :D

[Geobloke]

Ummmm Boys (peeps in diesels) and Girls (peeps in V8s)! HAve any of you seen the forcast for this week yet? tis gonna be a very wet and windy one! There is one mother of a low pressure coming over! :yay:

Make sure your gear is stored in waterproof boxes cos the rivers could be mighty deep! ;)

[Pete H]

i think all on my side are ready


looking forward to it

bringing stella and vodka


What! Is that mixed :yikes:


not in the same glass (as yet):drunk:


my team as follows

mike(me) disco modded
lee disco stock with mts :Yikes1:
mark landcruiser :armysmile

andy trooper stock

towell fourtrack (big)



:party2:


mike

Mike,can you please clarify that your group does not exceeded the the numbers (4 vehicles) as stated earlier in the thread?
Cheers, ;)

Pete :)

[Pete H]

and Girls (peeps in V8s)

:eek: Can you say that on here?

[LandyV8]

Mike,can you please clarify that your group does not exceeded the the numbers (4 vehicles) as stated earlier in the thread?
Cheers, ;)

Pete :)
Mike it looks like there will be five vehicles in your convoy. That’s one too many.:eek: Pete if you need another map reader/leader I can lead a convoy to help keep numbers down. I now have the maps you recommended and I also have my PDA fully loaded with OS maps for Wales with GPS so we should have no problems. He says...... :D

[Geobloke]

Come on peeps 4 vehicles max please. At the end of the day the more vehicles in any one group the more harm is caused to our past-time and the more ammunition the ramblers have against us!


It is just not worth it! :(

[Geobloke]

:eek: Can you say that on here?


Hehhehe think I already have!! :D [runs for cover]

[chuggaman]

5 vehicles in total

is see that is a problem

we can leave one behind


mike

[LandyV8]

well the Green Lane Code of Conduct states " Travel in groups of four vehicles or less." this way it is easier if you come across another convoy in the other direction or if you pass walkers/riders etc they are not hanging aroung waiting for lots of vehicles to pass. at least if we split up in to smaller convoys and leave 15-20 mins between each group, that way we are not all in one big convoy peeing off walkers etc.

[Pete H]

5 vehicles in total

is see that is a problem

we can leave one behind


mike

Yea,sorry to be a pain.:(

The idea is to let you lot(who have never done the route) go off an hour before anyone else,say,10am..(just to give you a good enough head start).
IE..
group 1 sets off 10 am,then set off group 2 at 11am(the leaders of groups 2 and 3 will know where they are going as they are familar with the area).

Then group 3 will set of at say 11.30 11,45.....Just so that there is enough time between us,if we DID have yet another group join,us then that group wouldnt be getting away till even later.

So sorry to be a pain,but we will have to be firm on the 3 groups of four..

Hope you all understand ;)

[chuggaman]

no problem..i totally understand...

can someone give me the map coordinates of the start point so i can browse the map to gain a bit of familiarity

cheers

oh and is there a chipshop or takeaway at the campsite????

mike

[Pete H]

no problem..i totally understand...

can someone give me the map coordinates of the start point so i can browse the map to gain a bit of familiarity

cheers

oh and is there a chipshop or takeaway at the campsite????

mike
Ill mark up your map on Sat morning.
Strata starts,SN 803 572 Finnishes SN 755 646

Theres nothing on site,but the town is a short walk from the camp(5mins),theres plenty of pubs,and take aways.

[chuggaman]

Ill mark up your map on Sat morning.
Strata starts,SN 803 572 Finnishes SN 755 646

Theres nothing on site,but the town is a short walk from the camp(5mins),theres plenty of pubs,and take aways.

cheers

mike

[chuggaman]

just plotted the route on memory map and it works out about 10 k

is that about right

mike

[jjsaul]

Girls (peeps in V8s)!

Oooooh you're in the sh*t now matey :D

[Mike_Hammond]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2466

It's looking like it's gonna be damp campers ;)

[red]

ive just read through the 13 pages in this thread :p



but still i wont be able to come :( booooo hoooo :(
if goes to plan i should be moving house.



i hope you all have a great time and take lots of photos for me to see what ive missed out on ;)

[red]

pete you have pm ;)

[Pete H]

pete you have pm ;)

Replied fella :(

[ibncalb]

aie aie aie!

have to drop out, sureterm won't increase our limited mileage, so long story short we can't come.

hope our place goes to someone deserving.

thanks for the invite, have a great time, sure your stellas will be cold outside

b e n

and

v i v

[Pete H]

aie aie aie!

have to drop out, sureterm won't increase our limited mileage, so long story short we can't come.

hope our place goes to someone deserving.

thanks for the invite, have a great time, sure your stellas will be cold outside

b e n

and

v i v
Ok mate no worries,thanks for letting me know.

Red.
You have PM. ;)

[toppa]

So whats all this secret squirril winking then??;) Is red going to fill the now open slot and forget moving house???...

Cheers....

[red]

i hope to to fill the open slot now mate :p
if its ok for me to meet you all sat morn for the day then i need to return home that night

[Pete H]

yup,no probs fella :)

[red]

im just looking at the map gulp :D thats some miles to travel :rolleyes:

i think i will travel most of it friday night stay somewhere on route get up early sat morn to make sure i get to you all :p

pete could you pm a contact number for the day please m8 ;)

also what time will you be setting out on the sat ?

[Pete H]

pete could you pm a contact number for the day please m8 ;)

will do.


also what time will you be setting out on the sat ?
Anytime between 11pm and midday :)

[chuggaman]

got a cb today along with mark(landcruiser)


can you all do me a big favour


when you meet him


say someting like

oh your the guy who drives the jippo wagon

he hates it

lol

need to exchange mobile numbers too

mike

[Mike_Hammond]

Jap Crap Pikey Truck :D

[Mike_Hammond]

i hope to to fill the open slot now mate :p





Is there something you two want to share ? :D :eek: :D

Pete and Red sitting in a tree, K I S S I N G :kiss: :D

[toppa]

With all this talk of cb's being bought and installed, what channel will everyone be using on friday, on the way to camp ground? I have had mine on everyday ive been out and havn't heard anyone yet:( Well i lie, someone was playing crap music on one channel.:(

Cheers.

[Geobloke]

With all this talk of cb's being bought and installed, what channel will everyone be using on friday, on the way to camp ground? I have had mine on everyday ive been out and havn't heard anyone yet:( Well i lie, someone was playing crap music on one channel.:(

Cheers.

Channel 16 is usual but if it is busy then 17! I usually listen in to 19 when driving about too, nosey ya see!!

[toppa]

Hey hey all,

Can someone who is going to be at the camp site earlyish pm a mob number, just in case i get horriably lost???? I will try cb first, but just in case no one is listening... I am leaving twickenham,london at 2 oclock, so hope to be there for around 5/6ish........
Cheers to all...

[Pete H]

got a cb today along with mark(landcruiser)


need to exchange mobile numbers too

mike

Done fella.

[Pete H]

Hey hey all,

Can someone who is going to be at the camp site earlyish pm a mob number, just in case i get horriably lost???? I will try cb first, but just in case no one is listening... I am leaving twickenham,london at 2 oclock, so hope to be there for around 5/6ish........
Cheers to all...
Topper you need to turn on your PMs

Sounds like you will be the first there then,good luck :D


REDYour pms are full :eek:

[red]

REDYour pms are full :eek:


pm inbox sorted now mate fire away ;)

[Geobloke]

pm inbox sorted now mate fire away ;)

Nope too late! missed yer chance fella! S0z! hehehe! :D

[red]

NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dats na fair :eek:

[toppa]

Turn my pm's on,,, how would i do that, gently caress them????:D

Dont know how to turn them on, i can get pm's from dave hughes alright, and i havnt played with any settings since i got his last one,, so dont know whats up.

CHeers...

[red]

just sent one 2 u as a tester ;)

[toppa]

Yup got it no probs RED, can i still caress them anywya???? :p

Cheers

[chuggaman]

Done fella.


what did you do

mike

[AJC]

got a cb today along with mark(landcruiser)


can you all do me a big favour


when you meet him


say someting like

oh your the guy who drives the jippo wagon

he hates it

lol

need to exchange mobile numbers too

mike

Yeah, no problem but how big is he and does he 'flash' easily?

AJ

[Pete H]

what did you do

mike

Nothing as it seems,you should have my mobile number now..

[chuggaman]

Yeah, no problem but how big is he and does he 'flash' easily?

AJ

its cool

ive given him the handle

*big jippo wagon at the back*:D :D :D

about time i stitched him up

lol

mike

[chuggaman]

oh just a quick thought

i need to get os map for sat

which one do i need (area or number):rolleyes:

it will be a bit hard to mark the route on my pda

mike

[Pete H]

oh just a quick thought

i need to get os map for sat

which one do i need (area or number):rolleyes:

it will be a bit hard to mark the route on my pda

mike
Landranger 147....... Elan Valley & Builth Wells.

[Mike_Hammond]

It looks like I'm gonna have to bug out guys, I've got a stinking cold and I've got to work Saturday. Not impressed as I've sorted out an Autohaven tent and some treads in time for this weekend too :(

Sorry folks hope you have a good one ;)

JJ We'll have to sort something out with spraying the wheels when you get back m8.

[Pete H]

It looks like I'm gonna have to bug out guys, I've got a stinking cold and I've got to work Saturday. Not impressed as I've sorted out an Autohaven tent and some treads in time for this weekend too :(

Sorry folks hope you have a good one ;)

JJ We'll have to sort something out with spraying the wheels when you get back m8.

ok fella,no worries,needs must and all that,see you soon ;)
Thanks for letting us know :)

[Mike_Hammond]

If it wasn't for Work Saturday I'd be there, cold or no cold.

Sunday is free so I'll probably tag along with Steve to the Wayfarer to get a fix as I've not been out for ages and I need to try the new treads ;)

[jjsaul]

mike no worries about the wheels mate, it means i dont have to go outside and find a home for them right now :D

[AJC]

Hey Pete,

You never guess what ...........................................



















We're all packed and ready to go. :D

Mrs AJ has got the day off so should be on the road for 1300 so should be there just after 1700.

See you all tomorrow.

AJ

[Geobloke]

Oh ****** it! I am not going to be able to be there until saturday morning! :( tis no fair! and I thought bloody cats could look after themselves!


I will defo be there for bacon butties tho so get that there stove stoked up first thing! I aim to be there really early!! hehehe! :D Maybe wake you all up! heheeh! Oooo yes I have air horns now! Hmmmmm thats almost cruel! :D

[Geobloke]

Hey Pete,

You never guess what ...........................................




We're all packed and ready to go. :D

Mrs AJ has got the day off so should be on the road for 1300 so should be there just after 1700.

See you all tomorrow.

AJ

By eck fella you looking forward to this or what?!?!?!?!?! :D

[Pete H]

Oh ****** it! I am not going to be able to be there until saturday morning! :( tis no fair! and I thought bloody cats could look after themselves!


Geo,problem solved,bring the cute kitties,ive got a sack and a breeze block,together with the river,we could be up for a great nights entertainment :D :D

[Geobloke]

Geo,problem solved,bring the cute kitties,ive got a sack and a breeze block,together with the river,we could be up for a great nights entertainment :D :D


I can't stop laughing! I think I am gonna be sick! LMFAO nice one fella! :D

[jjsaul]

ROFLMAO :D

I'm planning to meet pete at welshpool around 5.30 then head down to the campsite via LPG :D .......

[toppa]

Hey im preddy much packed aswell, got to put the fridge on the mains supply to get it cooling before we leave...got to go to work for a few hours, then final check of oil, water etc, fill the bitch with diesel on the way....

Hey AJ im hoping to be there around the same time as you, depending on getaway time and traffic.. Will be on channel 16, 17 if busy, as stated by GEO.

Heres to a trouble free journey for everyone:beers:
Cheers Toppa.

[AJC]

Hey im preddy much packed aswell, got to put the fridge on the mains supply to get it cooling before we leave...got to go to work for a few hours, then final check of oil, water etc, fill the bitch with diesel on the way....

Hey AJ im hoping to be there around the same time as you, depending on getaway time and traffic.. Will be on channel 16, 17 if busy, as stated by GEO.

Heres to a trouble free journey for everyone:beers:
Cheers Toppa.

Roger that. See you there.

AJ

[Geobloke]

Ah brill tis all coming together quite nicely! :D

[LandyV8]

Strange Rover and I should be setting of early afternoon. I just need to do a few hours at the office, and then we hope to get there for around 5pm or 6pm at the latest. Ill be packing the waterproofs as it looks to be a very wet weekend.
:think: See here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2466) .



Oh well its all part of the fun.

See you all later.

[AJC]

******! Dog has broken it's toe or something this morning so may be coming by myself now so Mrs AJ can dog sit.

Double beer rations for me then. :D

AJ

[Geobloke]

******! Dog has broken it's toe or something this morning so may be coming by myself now so Mrs AJ can dog sit.

Double beer rations for me then. :D

AJ

Hmmmm must go buy beer! oh and some grub too! :p

[chuggaman]

weheeeeeeeeee:band:

[toppa]

Well thats me in from work, will be on the road in approx 1hour, food stop on way, although pub dinner may be in order tonight....

Hopefully see you all there....
Cheers toppa.

[AJC]

Still at work. Hopefully finishing shortly.

AJ

[red]

just finished packing
got to meet pavlina from the station shes just done her induction at london college of fashion . then drive to watford to sort out some papers so we can move house and then i hope im on the way :p

[ROB 110 HICAP]

hope you enjoy it. Was a lot of heavy rain weds night round these parts, so strata may be more than a trickle. JJ as you come from Weshpoo thru Newtown wave at my work place, Coleg-Powys, its by a roundabout on the right as you leave Newtown and looks like a blockwork prison!

Wish I could have come but other commitments and no spare diesel money! Would have been nice to meet you all........

[Pete H]

Righty peeps,wolfs are on,the 5 quid awning is fitted,air bed, sleeping bag slung in the back of the landy (the tent is staying at home),just a few hours of work too doo then i should be ready to rumble. :)

[Pete H]

hope you enjoy it. Was a lot of heavy rain weds night round these parts, so strata may be more than a trickle. JJ as you come from Weshpoo thru Newtown wave at my work place, Coleg-Powys, its by a roundabout on the right as you leave Newtown and looks like a blockwork prison!

Wish I could have come but other commitments and no spare diesel money! Would have been nice to meet you all........

Ill give you a wave fella :bigwave:

[ROB 110 HICAP]

Ill give you a wave fella :bigwave:

I'll be leaving at 4pm today (POETS day!), but if you're passing before then drop in and ask in reception for 'Rob in Art & Design'. Be nice to put name to face and talk maps'n'tracks.

[AJC]

On me way.

AJ

[chuggaman]

on our way








:)

[jjsaul]

home :p

had a great day today AND managed not to drown the 110 (always a bonus :D )

sorry i couldnt stay tonight / tomorrow but i had been instructed (by mum) that i had to be at home tomorrow.