New off-road site, Angelsey.

[Hoodoo]

Yesterday I was at a new site in Angelsey, which consists of forested, open, and rock areas. The medium and novice areas are still un-tracked, but that will change when driving starts. However, the area set aside for lunatic behaviour needs a bit of attention before people are let loose on it!
Basically, there are a few tracks that are overgrown with brush and overhanging branches, which need to be sorted. I have told the owners that I would try to get the occupants of about five vehicles on site next Sunday, the 19th. Essentially, whilst getting stuck and having a boggy time, they would clear back the tracks and, hopefully, create a few more. And it's FREE!
This will be an excellent site for all abilities once fully up and running, and this is a great chance to get in the owner's good books!
If anyone's interested, please let me know ASAP, so that I can provide directions and contact details. I will be there in the afternoon, so may be able to provide limited assistance!!!!
It would be useful if the vehicles involved are winch and mud tyre equipped. I think they will be needed! Things like saws etc would be handy too.
Regards,

[DavejDavies]

Sounds very interesting :D

Been out every weekend for the last few months and told Wifey I would do some work on the house next weekend :(

Be could you have somewhere closer to home :)

[f0ul Oli]

Out of interest - is this in preperation for the site becoming a big comercial thing - or is it going to be a hush hush, invitation only type of place?

Secondly, would they consider letting motorbikes on the site?

[DavejDavies]

Out of interest - is this in preperation for the site becoming a big comercial thing - or is it going to be a hush hush, invitation only type of place?

Would imagine the planning, H&S, insurance issues with a commercial set up would be a nighmare :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

Ay up? where? I have heard nowt yet! Right some serious grilling of locals is needed here me thinks!!! ;) If this is true then it is a bad bad bad idea! How am I ever going to get any work done now!!! :( :D

[Hoodoo]

It is going to be commercially run, but it will be open to us on a regular basis. As to motor bikes, I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to that.
Anyone going to go??
Regards,

[rayvon]

www.ottadventures.co.uk (http://www.ottadventures.co.uk)

[DavejDavies]

www.ottadventures.co.uk (http://www.ottadventures.co.uk)

Hi rayvon, is your web site linked to the proposed off road site?

The Lada has got to be a link to John Hoodoo :D

[DavejDavies]

It is going to be commercially run, but it will be open to us on a regular basis. As to motor bikes, I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to that.
Anyone going to go??
Regards,

Might be interested, working on a pass at the moment. No winch but I don't mind cut down some branches etc

Sounds like it would be fun :D

Be good to get somewhere localish to go.

[Mogwyth]

Buqqer, off to London this weekend, family do. Always miss out on the fun:(:(:(

Ah well there is always next time:D

[rayvon]

Hi rayvon, is your web site linked to the proposed off road site?

The Lada has got to be a link to John Hoodoo :D

the pic on the website was taken on the day john came to visit.

Subject to no one else being on site for any other activities, in the picture, what you see is where you can play, excluding the fields in the distance.

the vehicles in the pic are parked looking all heroic in the rocky playground. Hoodoo led me there, i would have given up 250 meters earlier.

[DavejDavies]

the pic on the website was taken on the day john came to visit.

Subject to no one else being on site for any other activities, in the picture, what you see is where you can play, excluding the fields in the distance.

the vehicles in the pic are parked looking all heroic in the rocky playground. Hoodoo led me there, i would have given up 250 meters earlier.

Sounds very interesting, something to do Sunday :D

[Hoodoo]

Mat,
Good photo! Thanks for the link.
Right, folks. You've seen the photo and the site (one photo worth more etc. etc.) so contact Mat on the numbers listed and wander up on Sunday. They're there all day, so turn up as early as you like.
As Dave says, it would be good to have somewhere fairly local to go!
Regards,

[DavejDavies]

Mat,
Good photo! Thanks for the link.
Right, folks. You've seen the photo and the site (one photo worth more etc. etc.) so contact Mat on the numbers listed and wander up on Sunday. They're there all day, so turn up as early as you like.
As Dave says, it would be good to have somewhere fairly local to go!
Regards,

Site looks like it could be great, I am happy to spend a day there Sunday doing a little "gardening" and having fun :D

Is there a reason why the location and approx meet time can't be posted - if its going to be commercially run then the sooner it's on the map the better and it would be good to know who else is going.

Sounds like some recovery assistance will be needed :rolleyes:

[rayvon]

Site looks like it could be great, I am happy to spend a day there Sunday doing a little "gardening" and having fun :D

Is there a reason why the location and approx meet time can't be posted - if its going to be commercially run then the sooner it's on the map the better and it would be good to know who else is going.

Sounds like some recovery assistance will be needed :rolleyes:


Oh go on then.

follow the A55 over the Britania bridge.

Take the second left off the bridge, do NOT continue along the A55

Turn right heading for Benllech and Amlwch.

Continue through Benllech. (Caution, Benllech is a camera van favourite, drive with care)

Approx 3 to 4 miles out of Benllech you will come to Brynrefail, it is a fairly small sign so keep those eyes peeled.

Turn left after the sign and BEFORE the white gift shop on your left (also known as the old post office)

follow this road for a mile or so and you will come to an even smaller sign on your left saying 'Pen Parc' take this left turn.

Follow this track and when you see the T34 (big Russian tank), you've arrived

Average journey time from Colwyn Bay is around 45 mins

You can turn up at any time as there will be a few of us staying there overnight from the Saturday.

[DavejDavies]

Oh go on then.

follow the A55 over the Britania bridge.

Take the second left off the bridge, do NOT continue along the A55

Turn right heading for Benllech and Amlwch.

Continue through Benllech. (Caution, Benllech is a camera van favourite, drive with care)

Approx 3 to 4 miles out of Benllech you will come to Brynrefail, it is a fairly small sign so keep those eyes peeled.

Turn left after the sign and BEFORE the white gift shop on your left (also known as the old post office)

follow this road for a mile or so and you will come to an even smaller sign on your left saying 'Pen Parc' take this left turn.

Follow this track and when you see the T34 (big Russian tank), you've arrived

Average journey time from Colwyn Bay is around 45 mins

You can turn up at any time as there will be a few of us staying there overnight from the Saturday.

Cheers Mat

Knowing your other hobby you and your mates could be in camo gear waiting in an airsoft ambush :D

Is the tank a runner :rolleyes: If it is it could do the track clearance for you :D

Could you post map refs or multimap link as well, I don't get to the island that often and usually end up lost :rolleyes:

Cheers Dave

[rayvon]

multimap (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=250000&Y=385000&width=500&height=300&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=&zm=0&scale=100000&multimap.x=187&multimap.y=80)

[Geobloke]

multimap (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=250000&Y=385000&width=500&height=300&gride=&gridn=&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=&zm=0&scale=100000&multimap.x=187&multimap.y=80)

Ah this is such bad bad bad news! Your only 20 odd mins from me! How am I ever going to get any work done now!!!! ;)

[rayvon]

Ah this is such bad bad bad news! Your only 20 odd mins from me! How am I ever going to get any work done now!!!! ;)

oh dear, what will we do.

bring it with you?

[floyd fan]

Can't make it myself, got my new UJ's today and I hope to fit them at the weekend but...
I was talking to my neighbour Mark about it and he would like to come and help. He's got a fully modded bobtail rangie. He's not on the forum as he dont have no internet yet. Hope this will be Ok.
Oh and he's just told me he's got a 150 acre site in cheshire he's developing into a pay and play site... did I say neighbour, very very best mate I think:D

[DavejDavies]

Can't make it myself, got my new UJ's today and I hope to fit them at the weekend but...
I was talking to my neighbour Mark about it and he would like to come and help. He's got a fully modded bobtail rangie. He's not on the forum as he dont have no internet yet. Hope this will be Ok.
Oh and he's just told me he's got a 150 acre site in cheshire he's developing into a pay and play site... did I say neighbour, very very best mate I think:D

Sounds like an ideal neigbour :D

I am going even if it's just to see the T34 :D

Anyone else going?

[GezC]

Hello
Me and a couple of mates are interested in giving a hand if its still on. 90 with winch , disco and a classic ....

[DavejDavies]

Hello
Me and a couple of mates are interested in giving a hand if its still on. 90 with winch , disco and a classic ....

90 with winch, that's the recovery sorted :D :D

See you Sunday:)

[rayvon]

Can't make it myself, got my new UJ's today and I hope to fit them at the weekend but...
I was talking to my neighbour Mark about it and he would like to come and help. He's got a fully modded bobtail rangie. He's not on the forum as he dont have no internet yet. Hope this will be Ok.
Oh and he's just told me he's got a 150 acre site in cheshire he's developing into a pay and play site... did I say neighbour, very very best mate I think:D

No problem, tell him to come along by all means.

[rayvon]

Hello
Me and a couple of mates are interested in giving a hand if its still on. 90 with winch , disco and a classic ....

please do come along, we look forward to seeing you all.

[rayvon]

you might wanna get the polish out before you turn up, i'll be filming this weekends shananigans.

[DavejDavies]

you might wanna get the polish out before you turn up, i'll be filming this weekends shananigans.

Hope you get my best side :D

Might have someone else interested if you have room?

All potential future customers :D

[Geobloke]

you might wanna get the polish out before you turn up, i'll be filming this weekends shananigans.

Dammit why this weekend? why not next weekend when I am free(er)???

Hope you all have a nice time.

Dave if you want to borrow waffles, ect. just ask am sure we can arrange a drop off!

[DavejDavies]

Dammit why this weekend? why not next weekend when I am free(er)???

Hope you all have a nice time.

Dave if you want to borrow waffles, ect. just ask am sure we can arrange a drop off!

Shame you can't make it fella :(

Real nice offer, I am tounched :D

Happy to take you up on it, be passing Geo Manor on the way to the island or is there more chance of catching you in Tesco's ;)

I've been treated to a GPS which should be here by the weekend, might get you to explain how they work :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

Shame you can't make it fella :(

Real nice offer, I am tounched :D

Happy to take you up on it, be passing Geo Manor on the way to the island or is there more chance of catching you in Tesco's ;)

I've been treated to a GPS which should be here by the weekend, might get you to explain how they work :rolleyes:

Oooo eck what yer got matey?

[DavejDavies]

Oooo eck what yer got matey?

Just a gps "mouse" for my Dell Axim (pda) ultimatly I am going to build a central consual/cubby which will hold the laptop then plug the mouse into laptop and have 15" map display :D

[GezC]

Right then see you all sunday morning

[rayvon]

just out of interest, those with google earth.

copy and paste this N53°20'12" W4°17'51" into the search bar and it will point you directly at the center of your new playground.

GPS, i've got one of those, an Etrex Venture i think, ******ed if i know how to use it though.

[DavejDavies]

just out of interest, those with google earth.
copy and paste this N53°20'12" W4°17'51" into the search bar and it will point you directly at the center of your new playground.


Last time I tried it Google earth didn't work on Win98

Might try it in the office tomorrow lunchtime

Can you see the T34 :D

[DavejDavies]

Hope you get my best side :D

Might have someone else interested if you have room?

All potential future customers :D

Another one definate, perhaps another - lots of interest :D

[rayvon]

Last time I tried it Google earth didn't work on Win98

Might try it in the office tomorrow lunchtime

Can you see the T34 :D

No but we have been told that the boys from Valley have been using it for target practice.

[Geobloke]

EDIT: Multiple Post!!

[Geobloke]

No but we have been told that the boys from Valley have been using it for target practice.

Lol makes a change for them from dive bombing me when I am doing fieldwork in Red Wharf!!!!! :rolleyes:

[DavejDavies]

No but we have been told that the boys from Valley have been using it for target practice.

LOL

Can't blame them :D

[Geobloke]

LOL

Can't blame them :D

Hmmm cheeky swine! Don't go calling me when all you lot are stuck and need rescuing on sunday!!! ;)

[rayvon]

Right then, this is the last chance i'll get to post before i see any of you on Sunday, whoever decides to come, i look forward to meeting you this weekend, those who can't make it we'll meet fairly soon i'm sure.

Any difficulties finding the site ring me, Mat, 07731 744470, and i'll guide you in.

So until Sunday, all the best.

Mat

ps, i'm the big ugly one on site when you arrive.

[DavejDavies]

Hmmm cheeky swine! Don't go calling me when all you lot are stuck and need rescuing on sunday!!! ;)

Check your facts fella - I was quoting rayvon and the airboys targeting his tank :rolleyes:

Any attention Eva is getting down of the beach is surley admiration :D

If we do get stuck and need you to rescue its a good 'excuse' for you to have a little play ;)

You know you want to and you're only 20 mins down the road :D

[DavejDavies]

ps, i'm the big ugly one on site when you arrive.

I'll feel at home then, see you Sunday Mat :D

[Geobloke]

Check your facts fella - I was quoting rayvon and the airboys targeting his tank :rolleyes:

Any attention Eva is getting down of the beach is surley admiration :D

If we do get stuck and need you to rescue its a good 'excuse' for you to have a little play ;)

You know you want to and you're only 20 mins down the road :D

LOL Doh! [Geo. reaches for his glasses] :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

Right then, this is the last chance i'll get to post before i see any of you on Sunday, whoever decides to come, i look forward to meeting you this weekend, those who can't make it we'll meet fairly soon i'm sure.

Any difficulties finding the site ring me, Mat, 07731 744470, and i'll guide you in.

So until Sunday, all the best.

Mat

ps, i'm the big ugly one on site when you arrive.

Matt am absolutely positive that we will meet, if not in the mud then in Tescos or sommat!! Wonder if we have already and don't know it!!! :D

[floyd fan]

And..... come on then tell us all about it, good day?:Mexicanwa

[DavejDavies]

And..... come on then tell us all about it, good day?:Mexicanwa

Great day out but late finish... more to follow soon :D

[DavejDavies]

Little track clearing this afternoon at Rayvon's forest site :)

Whilst Rayvon filmed the workers consisted of me, Geo, GezC, Pete (non forum pal of Chez in a disco) and Dafydd (a non forum pal of mine who came in his Freelander as his 90 wasn't starting)...

With the help of a chainsaw, axes, bow saws and a winch Gez managed to get his 90 around a circuit of forest tracks which hadn't been used in many, many years, the final leg throught "light" bushes was a site to be seen :rolleyes: :D

Once Chez had "established" a route all four vehicles went for a Sunday afternoon drive :)

Hours later and after much winching we all made it back, a fine day out and a fine site :D

[floyd fan]

I noticed this morning that my neighbours Rangie was still in his drive, he obviously didnt make it then. Nice to sea Geo made it, didnt you just know he couldnt resist. Wish I could have been there but...

I done a few jobs i needed to get done on my Disco today. First I used some silicon and duck tape to seal up the rear shower roof, then changed a UJ in the front prop (should see the state of the one I took off) and finally put one of my diff gaurds on (and off again for some remodeling with a angle grinder and on again)

Chainsaw sounds fun:D

[Geobloke]

Well wouldn't yer know it, I merely popped down during me lunch hour and ended up spending all afternoon!! :D

Firstly had some fun looking at the T34 tank (gorgeous example too) and eventually getting a Yugoslav armoured riot vehicle started up! All very manly and exciting I can tell yer! ;)

Then we used Gez's 90 as the trail blazer and beat our way though the undergrowth vreating a very demanding circular route through the trees and fire breaks, winch essential!!! :D

Then we all went for a trip to establish the tracks and have a wee play in the mud! Gez and Pete in tandum using Gez's winch to drag his 90 and the disco through the mud and then Me and DaveD doing the same thing! Plenty of hi-lift, waffle and winching action - GREAT FUN!! :D

Come on people were's the pics?? More more more more!!! :yay:

[DavejDavies]

Come on people were's the pics?? More more more more!!! :yay:

You're waiting for EVA, tried posting last night but my router was playing up, more action pics of Geo and Eva below...

Great day out :D

[Geobloke]

You're waiting for EVA, tried posting last night but my router was playing up, more action pics of Geo and Eva below...

Great day out :D

Good man! twas a hugely fun afternoon weren't it? well apart from that damned Disco holding everyone up like!! ;) :D

[Hoodoo]

Knew you'd enjoy it! Wish I could have been there, but it wasn't possible. Hopefully, that'll be a good site up and running pretty soon.
Regards,

[DavejDavies]

Knew you'd enjoy it! Wish I could have been there, but it wasn't possible. Hopefully, that'll be a good site up and running pretty soon.
Regards,

Top tip, thanks John :D :D

Site will soon be suitable for the Nivas so you and Mat can have some fun :D

[DavejDavies]

Good man! twas a hugely fun afternoon weren't it? well apart from that damned Disco holding everyone up like!! ;) :D

Certainly was a fine afternoon, good job you and Eva popped down for 10 minutes :D Mr "I am not staying", "I am not even dressed for off roading " :D

Disco added to the fun, I think everyone had a great day, Dafydd was just gutted his 90 hadn't started :(

[GezC]

AAAARRRRRR At Last ..... Time to post...

Cheers Lads I had a Cracking Day Out at the ottadventure site. It was Great to Meet up you all. (Face to name and all that) And to top it off My Misus was in the best of spirits when i got home ;) .......

Cheers to Matt and Co for the Friendly Welcome..I can Safely say Ive never been asked to Hotwire An Amoured vehical before:rolleyes: but What a buzz when it fired up.......

As for play time It was top notch. I think we used every technique and every piece of recovery kit known to man .:)

Fair play to Dave for his enthusiasum wielding that Axe Like a mad man and pulling trees down with his bare hands:D Top marks that man for bringing a camera....Could you Email them to me..

well done to Guy for finding the route across to the home stretch,we would have been there for months:p. It saved us from having to fell tons of pine.Thanks for staying..

Thanks to Dafydd for getting stuck in and helping us Inch along the route.(he could have just sat back and laughed at us) Shame he couldnt come in his 90.

And thanks to Poor Heath who not only received a constant Scudding from Guy for owning A discovery. but also had His misus blow up their vw golf at pentrith trying to bring us a picnic. :eek: (not the cheapest day he`s had).

All In
I think we made a good team,everyone got stuck in .:) and battled on to the end.

I Wish Id thought to let my tyres down,It Might have been a lot easier on the slippy bits.:D

Anyway Roll on Matt`s Video..I bet its like a scene from the benny hill show:D


Once again Cheers Gents!!!.
Hope we can all meet up and do some more over there, The site has loads of potential.

Gez

[GezC]

Anyone up for round Two:D :D :D :D :D :D

[DavejDavies]

As for play time It was top notch. I think we used every technique and every piece of recovery kit known to man .:)



Got to agree with that :D


Anyway Roll on Matt`s Video..I bet its like a scene from the benny hill show:D


Yea - all that was miss was the half naked ladies chasing us :D :armysmile



Hope we can all meet up and do some more over there, The site has loads of potential.
Gez

Hope so but I won't be out for a few weeks, well and truly in the dog house :(

[DavejDavies]

Anyone up for round Two:D :D :D :D :D :D

Love to but not for a few weeks :(

Can highly recommend to anyone who missed out this time :D

[GezC]

HEHEHEHE...We were out quite late .cant blame Her:(

[DavejDavies]

HEHEHEHE...We were out quite late .cant blame Her:(

Was in the dog house before I left home :( I'd been out every Sunday for the last few weeks and promised to stay home last Sunday then this trip came up :rolleyes:

Please don't post any interesting days out for a few weeks :D

[DavejDavies]

HEHEHEHE...We were out quite late .cant blame Her:(

Been home a lot sooner if it wasn't for the Disco :D

Heath seemed to have fun and it did allow for some very interesting winching :D , your winch did well pulling both of you :rolleyes:

[GezC]

Yeah really suprised How much punisment they took, both winches did really well. bit naughty really ,we should have at least doubled the lines up. dragging two motors at a time through the muck..

[GezC]

I might pop over at some point and do some pruning of the light stuff up the back stretch. :D before we attack another track... :D :D

[DavejDavies]

I might pop over at some point and do some pruning of the light stuff up the back stretch. :D before we attack another track... :D :D

Good luck if you can find any 'light stuff'

Think Dafydd and a few of his workmates are hoping to do something during the weekdays as they are working weekends for the next few weeks...

Mat needs to get that T34 tank down there - lane clearance the CCCP way :D Now that would be a good video :rolleyes:

[GezC]

I Might be able to join dafydd In the week if hes ok with it ..

[Geobloke]

Was in the dog house before I left home :( I'd been out every Sunday for the last few weeks and promised to stay home last Sunday then this trip came up :rolleyes:

Please don't post any interesting days out for a few weeks :D

Ah ******! If it makes you feel any better I wasn't in the Dog House, in fact the lady was super happy to hear me voice!! ;)

[DavejDavies]

I Might be able to join dafydd In the week if hes ok with it ..

Dafydd isn't on the forum, I am going to email him Mat's mobile number so he can arrange something direct, I have sent you an email for your address to send the pics to, if you include your phone number I'll pass it on to Dafydd

[Geobloke]

Yeah really suprised How much punisment they took, both winches did really well. bit naughty really ,we should have at least doubled the lines up. dragging two motors at a time through the muck..

I was so impressed with the winches and how easily they took it all! Your probably right we shoulda double lined, but it just goes to show how good they are, esspecially considering your not running a dual battery setup too!!!! Am really chuffed! :yay:

[DavejDavies]

Mats put the video on the net - looks good :D

Click here (http://www.ottadventures.co.uk/4x4angelsey.wmv)

[Geobloke]

Mats put the video on the net - looks good :D

Click here (http://www.ottadventures.co.uk/4x4angelsey.wmv)


Oooooohhhhhh Yeah Baby, class vid that! :yay: :D

[DavejDavies]

Oooooohhhhhh Yeah Baby, class vid that! :yay: :D

Yea

Well done Mat :D :D

[GezC]

I cant remember off hand what mine Is rated at. its either 9 or 9.5 .
I can remember thinking OOOO is that gunna be enough. But as far as I can see for a bit of recovery here and there its more than ample.In Fact both our winches seemed to take dragging two motors through the mud (which must be pushing 4 ton) in their stride. very impressive .

Id love a pair of optimas but its a constant toss up on what to spend the money I havnt got on :) If that makes sence..:rolleyes: I asked Mr bowyer about batteries and he said to use the standard battery. think its type 640 or somthing like that.which suprised me.but if its good enough for him.I can go for a set of muds before the batts.

To be honest my battery has been on it since I bought it. I think its a crappy halfords special and the wrong type.but its never missed a beat starts on the button every time

If its running the alternator`s doing the work anyway..

Its Great to finally find someone else with a 200 tdi to compare notes with.
sometimes it so much easier just to look at another vehical.

[GezC]

flippin Nora steven speilberg eat your heart out ..brilliant job Matt

[floyd fan]

Well impressed with the video,:megaphone looks like you lot really put in a hard days work.:weightlif

Dont think my disco would have been a lot of use in those conditions, but next time ill try and get along just to lend a hand.

[rayvon]

well then, i really had my eyes opened that day, i honestly never knew a) how much was involved in getting out of sticky situations and b) how much a land rover can do. to see Gez scuttling off through that uncleared track is a site that will live with me forever, FANTASTIC.

as for the video, well funny you like it, the reason i hadn't posted it's existence is because there is a problem with that copy, it's far too jerky, i haven't included any time lapse effects and it's kinda P**ing me off, video editing is my forte, posting videos on t'internet isn't.

i'm working on getting a better qaulity version up and running asap, also, the video is being streamed, something i wanted to avoid, i don't know how to make it download only.

oh the incompetence.

Anyhoo, had a belting day, next time i'll be more hands on and spend less time poncing around with a video camera, now, where's my trailer......

ps, considering i left the house at 8am on Saturday and didn't return til 8pm Sunday, the missus was in a remarkably good mood, i think the window cleaner may have been round.

[floyd fan]

i'm working on getting a better qaulity version up and running asap, also, the video is being streamed, something i wanted to avoid, i don't know how to make it download only.

Try posting it here http://www.megaupload.com/ .
You can post any file upto 250mb, they will then give you a link that you can post. People would have to download it to there own PC to play, but it means you can post a better quality video.

[DavejDavies]

Dont think my disco would have been a lot of use in those conditions, but next time ill try and get along just to lend a hand.

Your disco will be find - send it through first to make a nice big path to save the Defenders getting scratched :D :D

[floyd fan]

:LAA:

[f0ul Oli]

Very impressive video!! :)

[Geobloke]

well then, i really had my eyes opened that day, i honestly never knew a) how much was involved in getting out of sticky situations and b) how much a land rover can do. to see Gez scuttling off through that uncleared track is a site that will live with me forever, FANTASTIC.

as for the video, well funny you like it, the reason i hadn't posted it's existence is because there is a problem with that copy, it's far too jerky, i haven't included any time lapse effects and it's kinda P**ing me off, video editing is my forte, posting videos on t'internet isn't.

i'm working on getting a better qaulity version up and running asap, also, the video is being streamed, something i wanted to avoid, i don't know how to make it download only.

oh the incompetence.

Anyhoo, had a belting day, next time i'll be more hands on and spend less time poncing around with a video camera, now, where's my trailer......

ps, considering i left the house at 8am on Saturday and didn't return til 8pm Sunday, the missus was in a remarkably good mood, i think the window cleaner may have been round.

Glad you weren't in trouble with the missus fella! Seems like most of us got away with being late and muddy!!

Make sure you post up a link of the higher res video when it is done. Is there much footage you didn't use? any other bits anygood?

[DavejDavies]

as for the video, well funny you like it, the reason i hadn't posted it's existence is because there is a problem with that copy, it's far too jerky

Got everyting we like - Land Rovers and Mud :D :D

[rayvon]

Glad you weren't in trouble with the missus fella! Seems like most of us got away with being late and muddy!!

Make sure you post up a link of the higher res video when it is done. Is there much footage you didn't use? any other bits anygood?

It's all much of a muchness relly, not much in the way of 'action' due to the length of time people spent getting unstuck, the video really is the pick of the crop.

If i can be bothered i might just transfer the whole tape to dvd and hand a few out to those who were there, bear in mind i'm a busy student, pot noodles don't make themselves y'know so it may not be straight away.

Now for other matters.

If anyone would like to come along this weekend it's going to have to be Saturday. After speaking with the boss, he only wants people onsite when we are on site and this week we will only be onsite on saturday due to this Sunday being mothers day, that really would cause some upset, playing out on mothers day.

I'm fairly sure we'll see the BOV move this weekend too.

[rayvon]

A rather mahoosive 244mb version is uploading to megaupload as we speak, quality is top notch, as soon as it's done (next weekish) i'll post a link.

ps. it's quicktime, :rolleyes: sorry.

[Geobloke]

I'm fairly sure we'll see the BOV move this weekend too.

:yay: Go BOV!! :yay: Have you got the fuel cpas off yet? and the brakes sorted?

[Geobloke]

A rather mahoosive 244mb version is uploading to megaupload as we speak, quality is top notch, as soon as it's done (next weekish) i'll post a link.

ps. it's quicktime, :rolleyes: sorry.

Good man can't wait! High Res Eva!!! :D

[GezC]

rayvon

Dont think I can make sat but have managed to escape the mother inlaws on sunday .If the site is closed sunday Ill try and make next week.

Cheers
Gez

[rayvon]

well here we go, it is a giganti-normous at 244mb but worth the download due to the better quality, it's still not DVD res (probably closer to VHS)

here for the brave (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NKIIHYBM)

[Geobloke]

well here we go, it is a giganti-normous at 244mb but worth the download due to the better quality, it's still not DVD res (probably closer to VHS)

here for the brave (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NKIIHYBM)

By eck am gonna have to download that at home I think! :eek:

[rayvon]

Many apple-o-gees if i knew what i was doing things would be so much easier.

I WILL put a full quality version on dvd along with ALL the footage, i'll run off a handfull of copies and distribute them this Saturday. if anyone can get them to those unable to attend i'll be grateful.

[Hoodoo]

Don't forget me!!
Regards,

[rayvon]

i won't ;)

[DavejDavies]

rayvon

Dont think I can make sat but have managed to escape the mother inlaws on sunday .If the site is closed sunday Ill try and make next week.

Cheers
Gez

Might just get away with the weekend after as well, went to buy a replacement shaft for me axe today only to find a complete axe was only £1 more :rolleyes:

Be good to have another go at track clearing as I am tooled up again :D

Be interesting to see what the BOV is like in the mud :D

[DavejDavies]

Posted a link to the video on the CRAG site last night - lots of people impressed and keen to perhaps have a go, passed on your mobile number Mat!

John Hoodoo posted on the CRAG site the same time he posted here for volunteers... think the site could easily lose several groups forming tracks (and having some fun) :D

[Geobloke]

well here we go, it is a giganti-normous at 244mb but worth the download due to the better quality, it's still not DVD res (probably closer to VHS)

here for the brave (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NKIIHYBM)

have downloaded it, was worth the wait, crystal clear vision...! ;)

Out of interest did you record any of the winching of the disco by me off of those 2 trees?

Oh am still grinning from ear to ear, might get around to wahing off the mud sometime this week! :rolleyes:

[DavejDavies]

Oh am still grinning from ear to ear

Know what you mean, same here :D

[floyd fan]

Watched the vid last night, very impressed. Looked a bit sticky in places.

[GezC]

Help!!!!!! Ive Been to the Megaplug site ...I can see the file .but there is no download button .. how do ya download it..??????????:(

[Geobloke]

Help!!!!!! Ive Been to the Megaplug site ...I can see the file .but there is no download button .. how do ya download it..??????????:(

Top right of the screen when you first go to the site will be a countdown timer, in seconds. When this is finished the counter will turn in to the download button. About 10secs before the end of the countdown a floating box will appear and cover the counter, cancel that away and then you should be able to see the download button.

[GezC]

cheers guy its down loading now it says 1hour ......

My motors clean again ....

[floyd fan]

Nice lookin motor GezC. One day I'll have a Defender.

[Geobloke]

cheers guy its down loading now it says 1hour ......

My motors clean again ....


OOOooooo lookin' gooooood! wish i had a driveway and a hose!!!:(

[rayvon]

I've been told that the bov actually moved today but only backwards and forwards, apparently they had to stop, something to do with a wet gearbox and the missing power steering pump. add to that no brakes and i think backwards and forwards will do for now.

Managed to get the fuel caps off this morning, a block of wood and a good whack solved that one, both tanks are almost full but the right tank is well corroded at the filler spout.

fingers crossed for this weekend, were hoping to give it a proper go.

[Geobloke]

I've been told that the bov actually moved today but only backwards and forwards, apparently they had to stop, something to do with a wet gearbox and the missing power steering pump. add to that no brakes and i think backwards and forwards will do for now.

Managed to get the fuel caps off this morning, a block of wood and a good whack solved that one, both tanks are almost full but the right tank is well corroded at the filler spout.

fingers crossed for this weekend, were hoping to give it a proper go.

Matt, have found a complete wing for that damaged defender, 25-30 quid and it is here in Bangor! Pass it on fella cos I ain't got anyones number.

[GezC]

having a drive is good for cleaning and saftey from teevin t..ts but not very good for repairs the rocks are a ****** to lie on ...:) so repairs dont get done....:) well not in the winter ......

Fair play to Guy and his parts finding ..ask and you will receive... matts landy needs outer wing inner wing front bumper and windscreen.thats hoping theres nowt else bent under it.
Gez..

whos going on saturday ????????

[series 3]

.. matts landy needs outer wing inner wing

ive got an outer wing skin , o/s in green and an inner wing o/s

also got a wing top but would need cheaquer plating as its a bit concave

let me know if intrusted

[Geobloke]

whos going on saturday ????????


You going fella? Anyone else?

[DavejDavies]

You going fella? Anyone else?

Love to but I am working :(

[DavejDavies]

http://landroversonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8491

"really grainy pics" :( they were awesome man :D :D

Must make sure its in hi-res mode next time...

Nice to see our efforts are appricated internationally :)

[GezC]

Just taken a break from tiling (FLIPPIN HATE TILING)

Heath cant make tomorrow it his wifeys bday weekend.and the report on the golf is water pump fell apart shagged the timing belt which bent all 20 valves ..oh dear!!! :(

Anyone going ? Guy , dave ?

dont look like anyone can make it .I`ll try a couple of mates in the morning but its a bit short notice , I can but try.

I may just take a jolly over with me dog and have a walk round and clear a few twigs..could do with that Axe...

on the other hand it might be wise to save my pass till next week.stay in and get one in the bank.....

[DavejDavies]

Just taken a break from tiling (FLIPPIN HATE TILING)

Heath cant make tomorrow it his wifeys bday weekend.and the report on the golf is water pump fell apart shagged the timing belt which bent all 20 valves ..oh dear!!! :(

Anyone going ? Guy , dave ?

dont look like anyone can make it .I`ll try a couple of mates in the morning but its a bit short notice , I can but try.

I may just take a jolly over with me dog and have a walk round and clear a few twigs..could do with that Axe...

on the other hand it might be wise to save my pass till next week.stay in and get one in the bank.....

Can't do this weekend but hoping for a pass next Sunday, plenty of clearing still to do there :D :D

[GezC]

hopefully see ya next week then dave ....should really let Matt know... ...

[Geobloke]

http://landroversonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8491

"really grainy pics" :( they were awesome man :D :D

Must make sure its in hi-res mode next time...

Nice to see our efforts are appricated internationally :)


Oooo you found them then! :D Is a good site that one.

[Geobloke]

hopefully see ya next week then dave ....should really let Matt know... ...

Gez you have a PM fella!

[DavejDavies]

Oooo you found them then! :D Is a good site that one.

Been there before, just tidying up some web links, couldn't help noticing your name dude... :D

[DavejDavies]

hopefully see ya next week then dave ....should really let Matt know...

Well, did you go fella?

Any pics

[GezC]

Yeah met up with Geo and made our way over. didnt get there till late so decided to have a good walk round and find some new routes ready to clear next week .. so you didnt miss any drivin through the woods.......also had a drive up the hill where the site photo was taken.lots of fun to be had up there....sorry no pics , we didnt have our camera man Dave with us...:p

whos going next week and what day?????

[DavejDavies]

Yeah met up with Geo and made our way over. didnt get there till late so decided to have a good walk round and find some new routes ready to clear next week .. so you didnt miss any drivin through the woods.......also had a drive up the hill where the site photo was taken.lots of fun to be had up there....sorry no pics , we didnt have our camera man Dave with us...:p

whos going next week and what day?????

Fun on the rocks with Eva - lucky fella :)

Site reccy was a good idea, hope you and Geo will have it all mapped it all out for next week :rolleyes: :D

I am working again Saturday but that's no reason to stop anyone making a weekend of it :D If I am good I should make it out Sunday, my truck is just too clean, it doesn't seem right :)

Don't know what Mat, you & Geo think but as there is so much to do, if anything is planned for next weekend do try and spread the word and get a few more helpers?

Mat's video gives people an idea of what to expect and you could find there is a lot of interest on other forums as well as this one. An all weekender might appeal to anyone travelling, don't know if the camping season has started on the Island yet? :icecube:

What ever is planned can we have a start time, turned up first last Sunday and I thought I was going to be on my own :eek:

[GezC]

Yeah the boys at ott would prefer us to get there early,and finish up earlier.so they can get off home before midnight:D ...me too really..

what other forums do you use???????

[floyd fan]

what other forums do you use???????

Been meaning to ask this myself so I have started a new thread
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=476233#post476233

[DavejDavies]

Yeah the boys at ott would prefer us to get there early,and finish up earlier.so they can get off home before midnight:D ...me too really..

what other forums do you use???????

Yea, early(ish) start 9:30-10:00 and finish while it's light would suit me better :)

Must resist the temptation for a quick spin at the end of the day with Heath's Disco in the middle of the convoy :D

Be nice to see a few more faces from this forum but I could also post something on Difflock and CRAG. John Hoodoo already started a thread on CRAG and there was good feed-back to the link I posted to Mat's video. Are we looking at a Saturday and Sunday or just Sunday?

[floyd fan]

Wish I could come but I'm working in the hospital this weekend. :(

[Paul Humphreys]

Are you going again yhis Saturday Dave? As I might take a trip up.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Are you going again yhis Saturday Dave? As I might take a trip up.

Paul

Working Sat morning but I am sure someone else will be about (see how this post goes), worth the trip up, we had a great time last Sunday :D

[Paul Humphreys]

I have the winch, chain saw and tyres, but still no difflock!!

Paul

[DavejDavies]

I have the winch, chain saw and tyres, but still no difflock!!

Paul

Lol - I recall someone saying "I will get the difflock fixed whatever it takes as i am doing the Gap next week"

Still, with your tyres you won't need it :D

[Geobloke]

I have the winch, chain saw and tyres, but still no difflock!!

Paul

Hey you said you were spending yesterday fixing it!!!! :rolleyes:

If you do not have difflock it is going to make it really hard going! you might be better off riding shotgun with someone else, maybe!

[Paul Humphreys]

It will be fixed, but hoping to go and a 110 this week, but needs a head gasket doing. But its a crew cab!!

Paul

[Geobloke]

Still, with your tyres you won't need it :D

Talking of which did yer get me PM Paul?

[Paul Humphreys]

yes thanks, I still need to call, will do it first thing. I will let you know.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

If you do not have difflock it is going to make it really hard going! you might be better off riding shotgun with someone else, maybe!

Can't believe where Paul goes with that RRC without the Difflock :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Geobloke]

yes thanks, I still need to call, will do it first thing. I will let you know.

Paul


Ah good cos I saw the dude yesterday, he popped down to the woods and said you hadn't called so I thought ****** maybe the PM didn't get sent for some reason (was having computer troubles that day). anyway, Onwards... ;)

[Paul Humphreys]

Just every time I go to call something/one turns up. I have the cash in my pocket and room in the van. Just need to sell the old ones and the Mach 5s then.

Paul

[Paul Humphreys]

Can't believe where Paul goes with that RRC without the Difflock :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Only got stuck twice without it. :bigParty:

[DavejDavies]

Only got stuck twice without it. :bigParty:

Sure you were really stuck? I recon you just wanted to play with your winch :D It will get some use in Angelsey...

[rayvon]

No decisions on this weekend yet, ie Sat or Sun. we will be on at least one day.

I will get you eager beavers a decision as soon as possible.

What is the general preference? not just this weekend, but every weekend do you prefer

a)Saturdays

b)Sundays

c)Both

d)Alternate Saturday one week Sunday the next

So as not to spread ourselves too thin on the ground it's looking as though off road will be my sole responsibility, if this is the case you will have a dedicated contact. This all depends on how popular/succesful it is on site.

Gez and Geobloke, How did you find that top section, Good? Bad? Indifferent?

[Geobloke]

No decisions on this weekend yet, ie Sat or Sun. we will be on at least one day.

I will get you eager beavers a decision as soon as possible.

What is the general preference? not just this weekend, but every weekend do you prefer

a)Saturdays

b)Sundays

c)Both

d)Alternate Saturday one week Sunday the next

So as not to spread ourselves too thin on the ground it's looking as though off road will be my sole responsibility, if this is the case you will have a dedicated contact. This all depends on how popular/succesful it is on site.

Gez and Geobloke, How did you find that top section, Good? Bad? Indifferent?

Matt the upper site is superb! Gez and I were saying to Tim that what the forest site doesn't have (rock climbing, ascents, decents and also non-damaging offroading too) the upper area does in abundance! In retrospect if you wanted a site open in a month that is where I would start. There is alot less work to be done up top and most of it is stuff a small group of 4x4s and a JCB could do in a couple of weekends! The forest site will take alot longer but heck will it be an ACE site when it is up and running!

Up top you could very easily sculpt a course that incorporates every driver (novice to expert) and their choice of vehicles, so even the school runners could get their tyres dirty and have a good time doing it. They would also have the choice to do some of the more technical routes too, rock crawling or actually being able to use their HDC for real!!!

I suggest you look at this site (http://www.langdalequest.co.uk/). These guys are in the same position as you lot and they have made it work really well! They have set out the site like an orienteering course, so if your paying for a particular thing (say 2 hour drive) you'd follow a certain coloured route, every direction indicator is numbered too so they know where to go and if they get stuck they can say "we're not far from blue 18". On that note what thee guys do also is to give out a CB radio for use on the course, or if you rent their vehicles they'd have them in already.

Something to think about anyway!

As for your previous question, for me either all both... :rolleyes:

[GezC]

No decisions on this weekend yet, ie Sat or Sun. we will be on at least one day.

I will get you eager beavers a decision as soon as possible.

What is the general preference? not just this weekend, but every weekend do you prefer

a)Saturdays

b)Sundays

c)Both

d)Alternate Saturday one week Sunday the next

So as not to spread ourselves too thin on the ground it's looking as though off road will be my sole responsibility, if this is the case you will have a dedicated contact. This all depends on how popular/succesful it is on site.

Gez and Geobloke, How did you find that top section, Good? Bad? Indifferent?

looks good to me ,there are two tracks at that end which need to be opened up, then we can start laying out routes....chainsaws will be needed to clear the wind fall and we will have to get the jcb down there to pop out the larger stumps.Simple:D .Can you arrange somthing with the old guy about getting his jcb down there. I can operate it if he cant make it.... also the exit from the first route could be cleared down to the bottom and tidied back up to the top...Ill only be able to make one day this weekend but it will be early:p ,get back to you when Ive had a word with the misus..

[DavejDavies]

No decisions on this weekend yet, ie Sat or Sun. we will be on at least one day.

I will get you eager beavers a decision as soon as possible.

What is the general preference? not just this weekend, but every weekend do you prefer

a)Saturdays

b)Sundays

c)Both

d)Alternate Saturday one week Sunday the next


As I work every Saturday morning Sundays are best for me however if you are opening Saturday I'll come in the afternoon and see how hard the boys have worked :D

Like Geo says, the site has huge potential but there is a lot of work.

Once you decide about this weekend Mat I will spread the word see if there are any others interested (unless we want to keep it a local site for local peeps :D )

[rayvon]

i have commited to do some filming this saturday which had slipped my attention so it will be sunday when i am on site, that said i don't think it would be a problem if anyone fancies going up on saturday.

[davj]

I'm pretty new to this stuff, but would love to come along and help out. I have a Series 3 with decent enough MT's but no winch. Can bring a spare pair of hands to help :-)

[DavejDavies]

i have commited to do some filming this saturday which had slipped my attention

Making a few quid doing weddings probably:D

will be sunday when i am on site, that said i don't think it would be a problem if anyone fancies going up on saturday.

Right fellas, decision time, Saturday or Sunday? Do we need to set up a poll :D

[DavejDavies]

I'm pretty new to this stuff, but would love to come along and help out. I have a Series 3 with decent enough MT's but no winch. Can bring a spare pair of hands to help :-)

Hi davj, welcome to the forum :D :D

I am sure you will be very welcome, we had a fun time the Sunday before last, getting stuck was half the fun so as long as someone has a winch it shouldn't be too bad :eek: :D

[rayvon]

Making a few quid doing weddings probably:D

i should be so lucky!

helping out the college for diddly squat:( but i don't like to go back on what i say and i did promise.

[DavejDavies]

i should be so lucky!

helping out the college for diddly squat:( but i don't like to go back on what i say and i did promise.

Helping out the college - lets hope they remember come exam time :D

LOL - the wife has just reminded me I am taking my lad down to the open day at Llandrillo Saturday afternoon to see what he fancies doing when he leaves school :rolleyes:

Might see you there Mat :D

[rayvon]

Helping out the college - lets hope they remember come exam time :D

LOL - the wife has just reminded me I am taking my lad down to the open day at Llandrillo Saturday afternoon to see what he fancies doing when he leaves school :rolleyes:

Might see you there Mat :D

you probably will, i'll be part of the film crew going around filming vox pops (short interviews)

[rayvon]

Helping out the college - lets hope they remember come exam time :D

LOL - the wife has just reminded me I am taking my lad down to the open day at Llandrillo Saturday afternoon to see what he fancies doing when he leaves school :rolleyes:

Might see you there Mat :D

BND Media (moving image)

This fine course has produced some outstanding stundents with particular emphasis on this years second year. :D

[rayvon]

Have already had a look at the Langdale quest site, it looks like a good place but they appear to have damn site more space than we do, i think we're going to have to be quite inventive.

while you were up the top did you happen to see the drop into the tank arena? if so is it driveable? up or down? i'm no inclinologist (made up word alert) but i think it may be beyond 45º, what is the limit for a capable 4x4?

[DavejDavies]

while you were up the top did you happen to see the drop into the tank arena? if so is it driveable? up or down? i'm no inclinologist (made up word alert) but i think it may be beyond 45º, what is the limit for a capable 4x4?

Thought it was very steep/cliff face :eek: Maybe I was looking at the wrong bit? 45deg is 1 in 1 which is steep enough :rolleyes: and I think the max stated in the Land Rover manual?

[Mogwyth]

Thought it was very steep/cliff face :eek: Maybe I was looking at the wrong bit? 45deg is 1 in 1 which is steep enough :rolleyes: and I think the max stated in the Land Rover manual?

It is 45 deg for a 90 or 110 according to LR Driving Techniques booklet.

If I get Fluffy back together, may join you this weekend.

[DavejDavies]

It is 45 deg for a 90 or 110 according to LR Driving Techniques booklet.

If I get Fluffy back together, may join you this weekend.

Be good to see you Bill & and Fluffy too :D

[Geobloke]

BND Media (moving image)

This fine course has produced some outstanding stundents with particular emphasis on this years second year. :D

Cor tis funny that!! :D

[Geobloke]

I'm pretty new to this stuff, but would love to come along and help out. I have a Series 3 with decent enough MT's but no winch. Can bring a spare pair of hands to help :-)

Hello and welcome. Where abouts are you fella?

[Geobloke]

Have already had a look at the Langdale quest site, it looks like a good place but they appear to have damn site more space than we do, i think we're going to have to be quite inventive.

while you were up the top did you happen to see the drop into the tank arena? if so is it driveable? up or down? i'm no inclinologist (made up word alert) but i think it may be beyond 45º, what is the limit for a capable 4x4?

It doesn't feel that big when your there! Even if they are bigger IMO the way they have set up the course is excellent, sommat there for everyone. Having said that they don't do airsoft, paintball or survival stuff so your site will naturally be set out differently!

I don't know about that slope! I can rememebr thinking when standing on top and looking down that it would be possible and fun to try! Will have to take another look.

Gez what do you reckon?

There are plenty other steep hilly bits up top tho, coulda spent a good couple of hours driving round it!!

[GezC]

We only had a quick look but Im sure its do-able. need to have another look .. If anyones worried we can send ott`s series 3 over the top first:D just tie up the steering put it in crawl and jump out :D :D :D see what happens.. It would make for an excellent vid....seriously I think its fine ....Although Id prefer it to be dry the first time I try it.

As for which day I prefer sat because its good to have sunday free to relax before the weekly Grind. (feels like you have some weekend left) After all that sunday will be fine if thats when every one can make it.....

ps Guy dont forget your cb !!!!

Can anyone bring a chainsaw.??????? mines out on loan

[DavejDavies]

Hill sounds interesting, must take my camera :rolleyes: :D

Saturday is out for me but don't let it stop you having fun, think you will have a few more weekends there before it's finished :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys was talking about going Saturday, he has a chainsaw but make sure he puts his goggles on....

[GezC]

Yeah Its something to look forward to.. Whats the story about goggles?

[Paul Humphreys]

Yeah Its something to look forward to.. Whats the story about goggles?

The last time I used it I got a bit of sawdust in my eve.:(

Paul

[DavejDavies]

The last time I used it I got a bit of sawdust in my eve.:(

Paul

That's cutting overhanging branches for you...

I've done it in the past, no fun and the mud and snow weren't the best conditions to sort it out :(

Fair play to you Paul, despite the pain you lead us on for many more miles of lanes, top bloke :D

Reminds me, was going to add an eye wash to my first aid kit...

[GezC]

I See......

so Dave are you going over on sunday ???

[Geobloke]

So the ways I sees it is;

Saturday - Paul, Gez, Me

Sunday - DaveD, Rayvon

Davej is either way I think.

Moggy would you like to ride shotgun with someone?

[DavejDavies]

So the ways I sees it is;

Saturday - Paul, Gez, Me

Sunday - DaveD, Rayvon

Davej is either way I think.

Moggy would you like to ride shotgun with someone?

Saturday should be fun, don't think either Paul or Gez know any direction other than forward, can't see anything stopping the two of them :D

No disrepect to Mat's Lada but Sunday's looking a little light at the moment...

Hoping to get to the CRAG North Wales meeting tonight, might see if anyone there fancies getting muddy Sunday :D

Do we have a master plan yet, if not post instructions/suggestions Saturaday evening for what I can do Sunday...

Love to get it mapped out as I sort of do drawings for a living, anyone got any large scale maps of the area I could vectorize?

[Geobloke]

UPDATE:

So the ways I sees it is;

Saturday - Paul, Gez, Me

Sunday - DaveD, Rayvon, Davej

Moggy would you like to ride shotgun with someone?

Anymore for anymore?

[Mogwyth]

Thanks for the offer Guy.

Got to check with the misses she's at an NHS finance conferance till late tommorow and it's a bit late to ring her now. It's not permission but whether I can use her car to come over, if I don't get 110 finished, pi$$ing down and no garage:(

[Geobloke]

Thanks for the offer Guy.

Got to check with the misses she's at an NHS finance conferance till late tommorow and it's a bit late to ring her now. It's not permission but whether I can use her car to come over, if I don't get 110 finished, pi$$ing down and no garage:(

Ah yes sympathise with the no garage and rain thing! Theres no rush fella, let us know as and when!

[DavejDavies]

UPDATE:

Saturday - Paul, Gez, Geo

Sunday - DaveD, Davej + 3 to 5 very well equiped (winches & chainsaws) CRAG members including the biggest, badest, bobtailed RRC I've ever seen :rolleyes:

Rayvon don't forget your camera, you should get some good shots of lane making Sunday :D

CRAG fellas are travelling from Deeside way so time they will get to site still to be confirmed but it won't be too early, those V8s will need to stop at every filling station on the A55... what time are you on site from Mat?

Davej, which direction you coming from fella?

[DavejDavies]

Ah yes sympathise with the no garage and rain thing! Theres no rush fella, let us know as and when!

Got a nice double garage, shame the 90 won't fit inside it :D

[GezC]

Your a builder Dave ..make it fit

Is Paul a definite for sat ........I can do either ..what do you think geo

[DavejDavies]

Your a builder Dave ..make it fit


Retired builder, would just about fit if I put a new garage door on (££££) but I like the current one which came free out of a skip :D Not worth the bother though, just full of stuff...:D


Is Paul a definite for sat ........I can do either ..what do you think geo

Sure Paul will respond in the morning, what you thinking fella, big Sunday funday with the CRAG boys :D

[Geobloke]

Your a builder Dave ..make it fit

Is Paul a definite for sat ........I can do either ..what do you think geo

Am the same Gez. maybe a big group on sunday is a better idea. we can set up work groups to do different tasks or sommat. Either way the earlier we get there the better!

I would like to drive that upper section and I reckon you could have a route set out pretty damn quickly up there!

[DavejDavies]

Am the same Gez. maybe a big group on sunday is a better idea. we can set up work groups to do different tasks or sommat. Either way the earlier we get there the better!

I would like to drive that upper section and I reckon you could have a route set out pretty damn quickly up there!

Sounds good and as Mat (Rayvon) is tied up Saturday he might be happier with Sunday too and the site is big enough to lose everyone...

Be good to see the top site, I am happy to get there earlish, sure the CRAG lads can follow later. What time should we say, 10AM Ok?

How you fixed Paul?

[GezC]

Dave ...Yeah More the merrier Its Always Good To meet new folk..10 am good for me ..


Guy ...Ive found the Pics I told you about of the revene at Toms farm but I cant sshrink them properly to fit on this site, where do you want them sending??

Just found out the new rubber i want isnt in the country for another 2 weeks..gutted. looks like Im on the AT`s again....either that or go for the cheap diamonds..mmmm

[rayvon]

ooh look, it got all busy :D

I'll be there from 9, i may even go over on Saturday night yet, depends how motivated i feel after a day at college.

Looking forward to seeing/hearing some V8 power, i'll charge the batteries.

[Geobloke]

Dave ...Yeah More the merrier Its Always Good To meet new folk..10 am good for me ..


Guy ...Ive found the Pics I told you about of the revene at Toms farm but I cant sshrink them properly to fit on this site, where do you want them sending??

Just found out the new rubber i want isnt in the country for another 2 weeks..gutted. looks like Im on the AT`s again....either that or go for the cheap diamonds..mmmm

Right thats settled then, all on the sunday, big meet and see who gets lost! ;) 10am is good for me, meet there or somewhere else before hand?

Gez send them too Geobloke1@aol.com.Cheers.

what rubber did you want? benefit of cheap diamonds is that you don't have to be quite as careful with them, down side is that they'll wear down quicker!

[DavejDavies]

Right thats settled then, all on the sunday, big meet and see who gets lost! ;) 10am is good for me, meet there or somewhere else before hand?

10AM on site sounds fine to me, CRAG boys will probably convoy up on the A55 and get there when they can (be a later than 10) - might sound a bit like the BOV or T34 starting up when they arrive :rolleyes: :D

[Geobloke]

10AM on site sounds fine to me, CRAG boys will probably convoy up on the A55 and get there when they can (be a later than 10) - might sound a bit like the BOV or T34 starting up when they arrive :rolleyes: :D

Well it looks like I may have someone riding shotgun with me, or he might bring his own series 109, we'll see!

[DavejDavies]

Well it looks like I may have someone riding shotgun with me, or he might bring his own series 109, we'll see!

Going to be busy if Paul, Bill and Davej turn up as well :D

Anyone good at directing traffic :rolleyes:

[Paul Humphreys]

Dont think I can makeit. Forgot that I am setting up an RTV trail for the local club.

Paul

[Geobloke]

Dont think I can makeit. Forgot that I am setting up an RTV trail for the local club.

Paul

How about sunday then?

[GezC]

Has everyone been told how much clearing needs to be done ..:rolleyes: Hope someones bringing a chainsaw....

[GezC]

Going to be busy if Paul, Bill and Davej turn up as well :D

Anyone good at directing traffic :rolleyes:



Thought you were davej

[Geobloke]

Has everyone been told how much clearing needs to be done ..:rolleyes: Hope someones bringing a chainsaw....

Aye, please remind people to bring saws, axes, chainsaws, loppers, pruners, pick axe, matocks ect ect ect!

[DavejDavies]

Thought you were davej

No - had to think about it but I am DaveD on Geo's list

Davj (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/member.php?u=7330) is a new member who expressed an interest back on page 10 :D :D

[Geobloke]

No - had to think about it but I am DaveD on Geo's list

Davj (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/member.php?u=7330) is a new member who expressed an interest back on page 10 :D :D

Davej is coming from Llanberis way.

[DavejDavies]

Davej is coming from Llanberis way.

Is it Davj you refered to with ?


"I may have someone riding shotgun with me, or he might bring his own series 109, we'll see

[Geobloke]

Is it Davj you refered to with ?

No someone else, a student up here!

[DavejDavies]

Has everyone been told how much clearing needs to be done ..:rolleyes:

Aye, please remind people to bring saws, axes, chainsaws, loppers, pruners, pick axe, matocks ect ect ect!

Put a note on the CRAG site but I think everyone last night was aware what they were letting themselves in for :eek:

Hope someones bringing a chainsaw....

Hope so to but if not I will have a couple of bow saws and after breaking my axe last time I have a new one to try out :eek: :rolleyes:

After a run in with the brambles last time I have made a diy 'slasher' from the broken axe shaft and a bit of scrap metal :) Looks the biz but it needs testing out :eek:

[Paul Humphreys]

Looks like I might not have to do the RTV now. So I might make it up there. But not in the RRC, just in the car. So it will be all go with the chainsaw. I will let you all know later in the week.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Looks like I might not have to do the RTV now. So I might make it up there. But not in the RRC, just in the car. So it will be all go with the chainsaw. I will let you all know later in the week.

Paul

Be good to see you there Paul

What's the car like off road? :D :D

[Paul Humphreys]

Be good to see you there Paul

What's the car like off road? :D :D

I will let you know sunday!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Just got it for a run-a-bout untill I find something I like. Its a Pug 405, for £80 goting for a mot tomorrow, just needs a break pipe and a water hose. The gild who had it before took it for an mot and it failed, so she went and got another car!! Went to see a 110 today and it turned out to be a 127!! But other than that it was ok. But to much work to turn it back into a 110.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

I will let you know sunday!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Just got it for a run-a-bout untill I find something I like. Its a Pug 405, for £80 goting for a mot tomorrow, just needs a break pipe and a water hose. The gild who had it before took it for an mot and it failed, so she went and got another car!! Went to see a 110 today and it turned out to be a 127!! But other than that it was ok. But to much work to turn it back into a 110.

Paul

Could always bobtail the 127 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Paul Humphreys]

Well funny you say that!!!!!

Paul

[DavejDavies]

Well funny you say that!!!!!

Paul

Wouldn't put it past you :rolleyes: :)

Just need need to cut the middle bit out as well then you could have the fabled 100 inch wheelbase :D

[Geobloke]

Some pics

[Geobloke]

A load more...

[Geobloke]

And the last. :rolleyes: :yay:

[DavejDavies]

:D Nice one fella - where did they come from, Mat's big video?

[Geobloke]

:D Nice one fella - where did they come from, Mat's big video?

Yup, couldn't sleep last night so took some of the good frames out as .jpgs!

[DavejDavies]

Yup, couldn't sleep last night so took some of the good frames out as .jpgs!

Well done, hope Mat's got his camera fully charged for Sunday, should be one heck of a day :D

He's going to have to compile a DVD, sure it would go well

[DavejDavies]

Yup, couldn't sleep last night so took some of the good frames out as .jpgs!

I wonder where your new avatar came from :D

Looks very good, did wonder what Mat was doing filming at that angle as we drove past but the result was impressive - he knows his stuff :)

[Geobloke]

I wonder where your new avatar came from :D

Looks very good, did wonder what Mat was doing filming at that angle as we drove past but the result was impressive - he knows his stuff :)

Yeah his guerilla tactical filming was superb and really added to the excitment of the film!!


Oooo which reminds me. Matt I have a drivers side wing in the back of Eva for that ummm slightly damaged 110 you got down there ;)

[rayvon]

Yeah his guerilla tactical filming was superb and really added to the excitment of the film!!


Oooo which reminds me. Matt I have a drivers side wing in the back of Eva for that ummm slightly damaged 110 you got down there ;)

cheers mate.

i've been told to ask about for a starter motor and solenoid for a series 3, if anyone has one, bring it along, if it's suitable it'll be bought.

as for the filming, i do prefer guerilla filming but it just doesn't go down well in the industry, they prefer storyboards, paper edits and EDL's which bore the living crap out of me, i can't put creativity down on paper.

[Geobloke]

cheers mate.

i've been told to ask about for a starter motor and solenoid for a series 3, if anyone has one, bring it along, if it's suitable it'll be bought.

as for the filming, i do prefer guerilla filming but it just doesn't go down well in the industry, they prefer storyboards, paper edits and EDL's which bore the living crap out of me, i can't put creativity down on paper.

Well there weren't nowt wrong with your filming that day!! Sometimes it is just better to wing it and leave it to the spontaneous ways of life!!! ;)

[DavejDavies]

i've been told to ask about for a starter motor and solenoid for a series 3, if anyone has one, bring it along, if it's suitable it'll be bought.
.

Don't forget to ask for a power steering box for a 1990 BOV :rolleyes: Never know someone may have one :D

[DavejDavies]

Can't make Sunday now :( things to do at home...

The fellas from CRAG will be arriving around 11AM. Mat I have given them your phone number just in case they need directions.

Hope you all have fun and get muddy :D

Take lots of pics and hopefully I will catch up with you all soon.

[Geobloke]

Can't make Sunday now :( things to do at home...

The fellas from CRAG will be arriving around 11AM. Mat I have given them your phone number just in case they need directions.

Hope you all have fun and get muddy :D

Take lots of pics and hopefully I will catch up with you all soon.

Oh crap fella! we need you and your axe weilding skills!!! :(

[DavejDavies]

Oh crap fella! we need you and your axe weilding skills!!! :(

You won't need it if the big RRC turns up - that will drive over anything :rolleyes:

Sure there be some left for me to do another weekend...

[Geobloke]

You won't need it if the big RRC turns up - that will drive over anything :rolleyes:

Sure there be some left for me to do another weekend...

Of course there will. Gonna miss yer fella! Will make sure we get loads of pics for you... :D

[DavejDavies]

Of course there will. Gonna miss yer fella! Will make sure we get loads of pics for you... :D

Dave Rogers is hoping to be there, he'll probably be leading the CRAG convoy as he's from the island originially - should be a good turnout :)

[Geobloke]

Dave Rogers is hoping to be there, he'll probably be leading the CRAG convoy as he's from the island originially - should be a good turnout :)

Ah smart! nice bloke. Do we know if Paul and Moggy are coming??

[DavejDavies]

Ah smart! nice bloke. Do we know if Paul and Moggy are coming??

Paul was hoping to confirm, he's the one who definatly has a chain saw so it will make life much easier for you :)

Was hoping to try out my new axe, brings out the lumberjack in me :rolleyes: :D

[Paul Humphreys]

I carnt make it today, but I will try for tomorrow.

Paul

[Geobloke]

I carnt make it today, but I will try for tomorrow.

Paul

Well thats good cos we are all going tomorrow (Sun) now fella! ;)

[Mogwyth]

Hi Guys

Thought I had already posted this sorry.

You stuffed me when you all switched to Sunday:(, probably the oddest reason ever, got a mate bring a rare plant over for cross pollination. Only 5 in the country and both of ours are flowering so we only have a limited tiem to get them together.

[Geobloke]

Hi Guys

Thought I had already posted this sorry.

You stuffed me when you all switched to Sunday:(, probably the oddest reason ever, got a mate bring a rare plant over for cross pollination. Only 5 in the country and both of ours are flowering so we only have a limited tiem to get them together.

Ah superb with the plant thing. Sorry about the day swop. there will be other weekends!!

[DavejDavies]

probably the oddest reason ever, got a mate bring a rare plant over for cross pollination. Only 5 in the country and both of ours are flowering so we only have a limited tiem to get them together.

Yes, oddest reason ever :D

See you one day fella...

[floyd fan]

I'm going to try and be there tomorow, Ive got a disc for Paul and it'll save on postage:D. I'm on call and not supposed to go more than an hours drive from the hospital so if I get called out I'll just have to put me foot down a bit.:eek:

[floyd fan]

.....and Ive just got new Macho tyres I want to test.:D

[DavejDavies]

.....and Ive just got new Macho tyres I want to test.:D

Ohhh I was wondering about getting some of them - would be nice to see what they're like in the mud (if I was going)

[Geobloke]

Ohhh I was wondering about getting some of them - would be nice to see what they're like in the mud (if I was going)

Right I am up for it, so it is me plus one other guy who is riding shotgun in Eva. He's a forester so hopefully should be able to wield an axe or saw...

[DavejDavies]

Should manage to get there for a half day :D :D

Got to make sure I don't get stuck and end up staying longer :rolleyes: :)

[Geobloke]

Should manage to get there for a half day :D :D

Got to make sure I don't get stuck and end up staying longer :rolleyes: :)


Ahhh so you've sweet talked your way in to half a day then???? :D

[DavejDavies]

Ahhh so you've sweet talked your way in to half a day then???? :D

Worked like mad all day doing a few outstanding DIY jobs (only 4 years old) then asked Sue if she fancied going for a drive tomorrow morning, said the road to Angelsey is very nice this time of year :D

Got to be back for the afternoon as I am sanding :(

Also just had to turn down an offer of an all day trip laning in Snowdonia tomorrow - just can't fit it all in :rolleyes: :D

[GezC]

morning gents

Im going to be there a round 10.30 ...see ya all at the site..

Whos going to snowden ????????

[DavejDavies]

Another fine day in the woods with Floyd fan, Geo (+1), GezC, Davj together with Dave Rogers (+ Fi), Dave Morgan and Colin Edwards from CRAG in their RRC's

Geo had a problem with Eva :( (1/2 shaft or CVs) hope it's not too bad fella

Few pics below

[DavejDavies]

Few more

[Paul Humphreys]

Looks like I missed a good day. I WILL make it next time.

Paul

[GezC]

good day over at the site ,good to see the lads and meet up with the crag folk .... blxxdy Knaxxred now.. Would have liked to see part 2 driven but we were a bit busy over at part 1..( thought id have a quick spin round while we waited for the others.which turned into all day) aah well think we all enjoyed it...

Who`s up for a bit of pruning????? .
If we can clear some of the light stuff Peter said he`ll go down with his machine and pop the bad stumps up.. we can then repair the Worst ruts and make it more driveable.


You stayed quite late dave. Guy Igot lost looking for the splash ended up coming passed yours again.found it in the end.cool short cut..

[Geobloke]

good day over at the site ,good to see the lads and meet up with the crag folk .... blxxdy Knaxxred now.. Would have liked to see part 2 driven but we were a bit busy over at part 1..( thought id have a quick spin round while we waited for the others.which turned into all day) aah well think we all enjoyed it...

Who`s up for a bit of pruning????? .
If we can clear some of the light stuff Peter said he`ll go down with his machine and pop the bad stumps up.. we can then repair the Worst ruts and make it more driveable.


You stayed quite late dave. Guy Igot lost looking for the splash ended up coming passed yours again.found it in the end.cool short cut..

Aye a superb day, such a pity Eva seems to have thrown a cv/or half shaft, price of offroading I guess!!! :(

Glad you found the ford in the end fella. was it running high? This is how it can be!! (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11280&d=1098538145)

Yeah it was really nice of Pete to agree to pull them stumps out. Think the next time we are there we should try and start forging the perimeter route through! Suggest starting by walking it and hacking back trees and branches, then drive it!!

[HPLP]

Aye a superb day, such a pity Eva seems to have thrown a cv/or half shaft, price of offroading I guess!!! :(

Glad you found the ford in the end fella. was it running high? This is how it can be!! (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11280&d=1098538145)

Yeah it was really nice of Pete to agree to pull them stumps out. Think the next time we are there we should try and start forging the perimeter route through! Suggest starting by walking it and hacking back trees and branches, then drive it!!

Hope you get Eva sorted..... Sounds like it'll be all sorted before I move back to Bangor!
H

[DavejDavies]

You stayed quite late dave.

Don't know how that happend :rolleyes: :D but everyone seemed to enjoy the day :D

[GezC]

QUote
"Glad you found the ford in the end fella. was it running high? This is how it can be!! (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11280&d=1098538145)"

:D ha ha that is quite a lot of water!!

I reckon it was about 6 to 10 inches deep tonight.. Take it you didnt try crossing when you took the photo:rolleyes:

From what you say it sounds like the cv joint..(could be wrong)
Do you do your own repairs??

The plan for the track sounds good to me fella!! When do we start?


Are You coming Dave?? try out your new Axe..:D What Did your wife think of today?? ( RIP Daves planks youd need the mole they used to drill the channel tunnel to get them out :D arr well they went to a good cause)

I Thought the S111 was a cracking motor.looked good and It went really well..Sorry cant rememder the guys name, As for the classics ,Its always a Buzz to hear the old V8s on song:D

fairplay to floyd for getting stuck in... bet inside of the disco was wrecked:) ( floyd could you give me a shout about the patch we were talking about)

Cheers All for Another good day out :D :D

[DavejDavies]

Yeah it was really nice of Pete to agree to pull them stumps out.

Is Pete planning to use the 360 by the entrance to pull out the stumps? Wonder what the 'new' track will be like afterwards? Certainly needs the stumps out and it would be a lot of work by hand :(

Think the next time we are there we should try and start forging the perimeter route through! Suggest starting by walking it and hacking back trees and branches, then drive it!!

Good idea. Difficult sometimes to know what to cut back if you haven't got someone trying to drive the route at the same time. Seemed easier last time and today getting a 'volunter' (with a winch) to drive along whilst others clear as required. Keeps the pruning to a minimum...

[DavejDavies]

I reckon it was about 6 to 10 inches deep tonight.. Take it you didnt try crossing when you took the photo:rolleyes: Keep meaning to try Geo's carwash evertime I go to Bangor but always miss the turn, do it one day :)


Are You coming Dave?? try out your new Axe..:D What Did your wife think of today?? ( RIP Daves planks youd need the mole they used to drill the channel tunnel to get them out :D arr well they went to a good cause) When you next going fellas? Though the planks were left standing by a tree for me to pick up next time - don't say the SIII got stuck higher up - the 'poor man's waffles' certainly got plenty of use again today. Have to cut up some more for time time I am out playing. Sue enjoyed it, was good that Fi was there for her to talk to.


I Thought the S111 was a cracking motor.looked good and It went really well..Sorry cant rememder the guys name, As for the classics ,Its always a Buzz to hear the old V8s on song:D


Think SIII was another Dave :rolleyes: 3 of us out today :) Very nice truck, be great on a sunny day. Didn't look too high though, was he catching all the way around? Did warn you both the track was much worst than last time and suggested you walk it first, still more winch practice :D

RRC were great :D, they enjoy the track finding and lots of winching :D

[Geobloke]

QUote
"Glad you found the ford in the end fella. was it running high? This is how it can be!! (http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11280&d=1098538145)"

:D ha ha that is quite a lot of water!!

I reckon it was about 6 to 10 inches deep tonight.. Take it you didnt try crossing when you took the photo:rolleyes:

From what you say it sounds like the cv joint..(could be wrong)
Do you do your own repairs??

Hehehe are yer wheels and tyres cleaner now then??? I usually drive through it several times at different speeds just to try and get as much of the chassis as wet as possible!! :rolleyes:

I do do my own repairs, yes. although much help is going to be need with this one - Thread in the defender section.

[floyd fan]

I had a crackin day, realy nice to put some faces to the names. Could have done with a bit more driving though (off road i mean, it was nearly a 200 mile round trip from here).

Geobloke: Hope EVA gets well soon.

Gez: Thanks for the winch display (lol). You have a PM

Dave: Nice to meet you and yours, might bring mine next time.

Paul: Sorry you wern't there, I could have saved 30p postage. You have a PM.

... Jon ...

[Paul Humphreys]

PM sent back.

Paul

[DavejDavies]

I had a crackin day, realy nice to put some faces to the names. Could have done with a bit more driving though (off road i mean, it was nearly a 200 mile round trip from here)

You were welcome to try either route fella :rolleyes: :D :D

Site was wetter than last time otherwise you might have had a go...

Hope to see you on the Snowdonia run in May if Dave Rogers can squeeze you in :D