Land Rover Jamboree - Page 18

Chops · #**171** (**permalink**) 20th June 2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Exagerated to the max

I get 660 from mine, driven sensibly; could get more if I drove for economy

Please feel free to tell the rest of us how your car does that, I have a heavy foot I know, but the best I've ever had is about 450

Chops

Mtn Rover · #**172** (**permalink**) 22nd July 2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

This is a great idea and we're keen to be there at Rover Park.
I also agree it should be moved around each year, and should be used to boost the economy of a small town.
I thought of Dorrigo as there are tracks all over the eastern Dorrigo to explore, plus lots of touristy stuff and the NPs. But if its NSW next year then it should move to another state the year after. Broken Hill could certainly be good, but there must be other places.
Maybe the time of year could also change depending on the conditions. For instance, inland or north mid-year, south or west in the warmer months.
I was also wondering if a fund-raising cause might also be adopted, to focus the event somehow. Maybe pick a suitable charity with national approval.
What do you think?

Great idea. I live at Comboyne, if you don't know it its like a smaller version of Dorrigo but a bit small, lower in altitude and further south in b/w Taree and Port Macquarie. When we were looking for properties some years ago we did around 2 Thousand K in two weeks travelling thru state forests etc b/w these two plateaus. You could pretty well travel between the two plateaus thru the forests. The scenerys great, good mountain trails, lots of rainfall, rainforest, volcanic soil, farmland. These areas link the coast with the tablelands. I can definately say that some small towns that are a bit out of the way do it tough economically and are often looking for ways to attract groups to their town. For example a big mountain bike event was held at Comboyne some years ago which was a big boost to the town. Also a lot of these places are not given much gov funding for anything - including roads. Even if AULRO tourers got behind the local community of the town they are in AND RAISED THEIR VOICE it would raise the profile of these issues for the town. Ask the local community what charities they are behind would be one way also. I can tell you guys that there are a lot of farmers doing it tough, getting screwed by the middle men and the retailers while dealing with what nature throws up. It amazes me that so many of these agriculturally productive places get so little back - its all one way traffic to the cities. Land Rovers importance historically to Australian agriculture is a strong link and is probably worth considering in terms of venue for the future - its nice to provide a counter point and remind people that Toyotas did'nt build this country!
I'm rambling now - A Jamboree is a great idea keep it growing.

Stue 3 doors down · #**173** (**permalink**) 28th July 2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Joke reference is here

Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria Inc :: View topic - Dissapointing

9th post down

Far out, thats a lovely story. We have neighbours that play music LOUD form time to time and its ok but sometimes it annoys me big time but they are always open to a polite "mate the kids are asleep and I cant, please turn it down".
By the way I had forgotten about Nanna and thanks now I cant forget the torment of my child as my parents played it.

As for a jamboree I am all for it in Vic or southern NSW somewhere like Wagga or a bit higher.
Cheers
James

IceFyre · #**174** (**permalink**) 6th August 2009, 09:02 AM

Subscribed to the FaceBook group, Confirmed as coming

weeds · #**175** (**permalink**) 6th August 2009, 09:16 AM

i think i registered on facebook but doubt that i will log back onto facebook too often.........just dont have the time

hopefully there will be updates on the forum

catfishman · #**176** (**permalink**) 6th August 2009, 10:23 AM

Registered on facebook, confirmed as going - now can anyone make the fish bite that weekend plz ?

cal415 · #**177** (**permalink**) 27th August 2009, 10:25 PM

im in! looks like it will be a good turn up

wardy1 · #**178** (**permalink**) 30th August 2009, 07:24 PM

Ohhhh GOD!
WHY does this have to be done on bloody FACEBOOK!
Is there a reason that we LR people can't organise a LR event on a LR forum?
I for one...and I know that I'm not alone, HATE facebook. I know I'm registered there (thanks to my kids) but I simpy don't see the point!
Call me a Dinosaur if you like but please, I might come if I don't have to go there first!

pop058 · #**179** (**permalink**) 30th August 2009, 08:05 PM

what wardy1 said, I am not registered (and dont intend to be) with Facebook. A Landy event organised on a Landy forum, what a novel idea. It's got my vote.

Paul

long stroke · #**180** (**permalink**) 30th August 2009, 09:37 PM

Yeah i agree, i registered and can't really see any advantages over organising it on here

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