Where's the Defender wave gone?

[cuppabillytea]

There's a few more heand gestures I've been known to use... usually reserved for bad drivers :twisted:

That's not vert nice.

I wave at everybody, even old derros pushing prams full of junk.

Yesterday, at White Bay I got a wave from a JEEP :confused: Then Imediatly following, an Indus 90. Phew!!! :o

[DiscoMick]

Got a big good wave from a bloke in a white Defender single cab on Kingston Road this morning, then immediately came up behind a flash dark 90 heading towards Beenleigh.

[The ho har's]

Got a big good wave from a bloke in a white Defender single cab on Kingston Road this morning, then immediately came up behind a flash dark 90 heading towards Beenleigh.


We were driving to Beenleigh this morning and didn't see any other defenders:(

Mrs hh

[cuppabillytea]

I turned out of your Street onto the main road and almost immediately passed a white 130 duel cab with a tray back. I waved like mad but I think the bloke was dead. Should' be driving in that state. :mad:

[numpty]

Back home yesterday after a couple of nights away and got a very enthusiastic wave from a Disco 3 or 4 owner between Glen Innes and Armidale. I was in the 130.

[debruiser]

The world is going crazy! :eek:

OK, OK, I'll give you an explanation. Remember I drive a Keswick green D90.

Driving home from Townsville today (to mackay) was just driving along minding my own business when some random guy in a 4x4 (think it was a toyota) waved to me! So I think, yea ok no worries, he was confused or something. Got a bit further down the road and there's a bus driver waves. very odd... o well maybe he thought he knew who I was. I keep going, a little while later there is some roadworks! :mad: slowing down behind the cue, and the lollie pop person turns the sign and starts gesturing the line through. When he/she gets to me they stop waving through and give me a wave, then as the next car comes he/she starts gesturing cars through again. So that's odd, I don't know anyone who works for mainroads but ok, I waved back.

Just when you thought that it's got as good as it can get, there is a Land cruiser towing a massive caravan coming the other way further on, and he waves!

I have NO idea whats going on... was starting to think I should stop and check that there wasn't a dead animal stuck in my bullbar or something.

BTW, the whole round trip on the highway from Mackay to Townsville and back i didnt' see a defender. IN townsville was a bit different....

[kogvos]

Remember I drive a Keswick green D90.

All the best people do...

[debruiser]

All the best people do...

Pretty sure I saw the very last one for sale in Townsville while I was there too. It's the only defender left at the dealership :( I soooo wanted to take it home to keep mine company.

[noyakfat]

I tried to convince my brother to buy a new 90 to replace his old Jeep Wrangler. He didn't do it because the 90 was too tall to fit in the single garage of his townhouse.

He ended up buying a new Wrangler, and it is a little different shaped to his old one, only to find it also is too tall to fit. What an opportunity lost :(

[debruiser]

I tried to convince my brother to buy a new 90 to replace his old Jeep Wrangler. He didn't do it because the 90 was too tall to fit in the single garage of his townhouse.

He ended up buying a new Wrangler, and it is a little different shaped to his old one, only to find it also is too tall to fit. What an opportunity lost :(

I got my D90 knowing that it wouldn't fit in the carport. Isn't that why they invented angle grinders?

[noyakfat]

It's a weird body corporate thing about not being allowed to change the old arch shape of the front. Soooooooooo stupid.

[cuppabillytea]

I tried to convince my brother to buy a new 90 to replace his old Jeep Wrangler. He didn't do it because the 90 was too tall to fit in the single garage of his townhouse.

He ended up buying a new Wrangler, and it is a little different shaped to his old one, only to find it also is too tall to fit. What an opportunity lost :(

Your brother needs his head read.

[cuppabillytea]

I got my D90 knowing that it wouldn't fit in the carport. Isn't that why they invented angle grinders?

Quick cut saws are much more fun.

[Wolfman_TWP]

Was an eventful weekend.. Went down to Stanwell Park/ Wollongong area. And seen 4 deefers, and got 4 waves back.. :cool:

Wolf

[MrLandy]

The world is going crazy! :eek:

OK, OK, I'll give you an explanation. Remember I drive a Keswick green D90.

Driving home from Townsville today (to mackay) was just driving along minding my own business when some random guy in a 4x4 (think it was a toyota) waved to me! So I think, yea ok no worries, he was confused or something. Got a bit further down the road and there's a bus driver waves. very odd... o well maybe he thought he knew who I was. I keep going, a little while later there is some roadworks! :mad: slowing down behind the cue, and the lollie pop person turns the sign and starts gesturing the line through. When he/she gets to me they stop waving through and give me a wave, then as the next car comes he/she starts gesturing cars through again. So that's odd, I don't know anyone who works for mainroads but ok, I waved back.

Just when you thought that it's got as good as it can get, there is a Land cruiser towing a massive caravan coming the other way further on, and he waves!

I have NO idea whats going on... was starting to think I should stop and check that there wasn't a dead animal stuck in my bullbar or something.

BTW, the whole round trip on the highway from Mackay to Townsville and back i didnt' see a defender. IN townsville was a bit different....

Hey Debruiser, the same has started happening to me! Yesterday a bloke in hi-vis jumped out of his newish hilux and gave me a wave and a nod. A few days ago another tradie waved as he passed in his navara. And today, a wave from a LC 200 driver and a quizzical look from a road works stop sign holder fella who asked "is that one of the last ones?"

I reckon the Defender wave is catching on, there's been so much press about end of Defender. There's growing respect out there for the icon...soon it will be a Mexican wave!

[cuppabillytea]

A lot of people in Leichhardt don't like it. It draws attention away from the Ferraris. :p

[kogvos]

A lot of people in Leichhardt don't like it. It draws attention away from the Ferraris. :p
I just park on top of the Ferraris in Leichhardt. Plenty of waves then.

[Col 110]

I just park on top of the Ferraris in Leichhardt. Plenty of waves then.
So funny - the Defender crumple zone :twisted:

[cuppabillytea]

I thought I'd seen an overly tall Keswick 90 in Norton St. :D

[Defender007]

Hi all,

I have noticed that fellow defender owners don't seem to be waving to each other as much as they did in the past. Especially puma owners, and the worst "offenders" were in Victoria. Come on guys, thats one of the things that set us apart from the others! who cares about Jap 4x4s. And discos-Dime a dozen. But Defenders, its like a club within a club. So come on guys lets get the rage back.

Any thoughts?

Nino.
I'm not sure if someone has already asked/answered this question - If I own a Defender but I'm not sitting in it, let's say I'm on the footpath, should I still wave at a Defender going past? I'd like to, but it could be awkward.

[debruiser]

I'm not sure if someone has already asked/answered this question - If I own a Defender but I'm not sitting in it, let's say I'm on the footpath, should I still wave at a Defender going past? I'd like to, but it could be awkward.

I dont know the rules for this one BUT!

- if I'm driving another car I have accidentally waved... and received the "who the, are you?" look, so normally no I don't.

- If standing on the footpath, I sometimes wave but normally that just ends in an awkward moment too...

On the flip side, if I'm the one driving and someone on the footpath/nondefender waves to me then I will wave back just in case. :)

[Col 110]

I'm not sure if someone has already asked/answered this question - If I own a Defender but I'm not sitting in it, let's say I'm on the footpath, should I still wave at a Defender going past? I'd like to, but it could be awkward.
I tend to just give a 'thumbs up' when I am on the foot path.

I can't help but wave when I am in the wife's Rodeo - it's becoming automatic to wave no matter which car I am in :D - naturally I don't often get a wave back.

Flipside - when in the Defender I'll wave to anyone that cares to wave at me no matter what they are driving :cool:

[noyakfat]

I just wave at any Defender no matter what, if walking, driving my own Deefer, driving my wife's car, heck I'd even do it from the back of a camel if that scenario ever presented itself. Half the fun can be the bewildered look of the other driver :D

[Glenpick]

Picked up my 90 last Saturday - 100% strike rate so far - maybe they all seem obliged due to my over enthusiastic arm haha

[cuppabillytea]

Picked up my 90 last Saturday - 100% strike rate so far - maybe they all seem obliged due to my over enthusiastic arm haha
Wait till winter comes and yo start banging your elbow on the glass. :p I call it Fly in a bottle syndrome.

[debruiser]

Just move north so u can drive window down all year round

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[cuppabillytea]

Just move north so u can drive window down all year round

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Come off the grass. Why should Queensland have all the Defenders?

[kogvos]

Come off the grass. Why should Queensland have all the Defenders?
They'll never get them all. This one is all mine!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/02/128.jpg

[Toxic_Avenger]

I'm on guard in the North West.
:bat:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=106100&stc=1&d=1456344121

[SG1 Bones]

I gave the thumbs up to an olive drab LWB Series III (I think or a SIIa) at 0555hrs this morning on Oakey Flat Road, Morayfield, but no acknowledgement in return. I was unfortunately still in my work ute (silver Nissan Navara). I tell you it was a nice looking specimen.

Nathan.

[landy]

Come off the grass. Why should Queensland have all the Defenders?

Since we moved back to Victoria I'm starting to think that's bloody true !! Haha.

[DiscoMick]

Exchanged several waves on a return trip Brisbane-Gympie this week.

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[DiscoMick]

Waving rules (from another forum). Did you spot the spelling error?

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[Toxic_Avenger]

Waving rules (from another forum). Did you spot the spelling error?

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I'm a big supporter of the Left handed wave, in juxtaposition to the Right-handed wave as suggested in the above pic.

As a defender driver with a snorkel, the normally svelte lines of the A-Pillar are encumbered by the breathing apparatus, hence a greater-than-normal risk of the wave not getting through...

[Andrew86]

I've only been a Defender owner for 3 weeks, but I've waved at more people in those weeks than I have in the last 3 years. With very few exceptions, everyone I've seen has returned them too.

On Saturday I got a triple fist pump from a very enthusiastic 130 owner, I felt my wave was hopelessly insufficient by comparison.

Love this club :cool:

[DiscoMick]

I'm a big supporter of the Left handed wave, in juxtaposition to the Right-handed wave as suggested in the above pic.

As a defender driver with a snorkel, the normally svelte lines of the A-Pillar are encumbered by the breathing apparatus, hence a greater-than-normal risk of the wave not getting through...

The pic is a left hand drive so a right hand wave works best. Opposite here.

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[Toxic_Avenger]

My point exactly!

[cuppabillytea]

Waving rules (from another forum). Did you spot the spelling error?

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The mysterious case of the missing 'n'. The left hand drivers are a sinister lot. :cool:

[cuppabillytea]

My point exactly!
All points are exact.

[kogvos]

All points are exact.
My points are particularly inexact.

[cuppabillytea]

My points are particularly inexact.

Precisely.

[Dark61]

Ignored by an early Disco on the Lyell Highway yesterday and no other wave from anyone in the two weeks since the 109 has been back on the road. I did get an interested stare though from a pedestrian but I'm not sure whether it was appreciative or just unsure what the vehicle was kind of thing.
cheers,
D

[DiscoMick]

No one has picked the spelling error so far.

[Chops]

Maintaining

[DiscoMick]

Nope.
Hang on, you're right! I missed that one. Well done. There are two spelling errors.

[The ho har's]

Maintaining

and Visible :)

Mrs hh:angel:

[filcar]

Available for any one keen ...


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Or another ...


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[DazzaTD5]

Yesterday road testing a Defender TD5 130 and I waved to a Defender TDCi (puma) white 110, Rivervale W.A area.... I got the wave back.

Regards
Daz

[DiscoMick]

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[cuppabillytea]

No one has picked the spelling error so far.

Post:1288 and perhaps he meant to say vestibule instead of visible.

[kogvos]

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But what if I wave and happen to want a paddlin'?

[cuppabillytea]

But what if I wave and happen to want a paddlin'?

Then you shall have your paddling', but you have to ask nicely.

[cuppabillytea]

There was an Indus 90 parked not far from me in Norton Plaza this evening. I suspect it's owner and I might have walked right past each other but we didn't wave so we'll never know. :(

[EastFreo]

Reflex action. Waved yesterday to a white 130 in Ceduna while I was visiting. Don't think the driver saw it. Admittedly I was in a hire Camry.

[DazzaTD5]

But what if I wave and happen to want a paddlin'?

Sounds more like a toyota owner to me... :p :p

Regards
Daz

[Disco Muppet]

I waved at a defender from my tdv8 tojo work Ute and got a wave back :D

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[rick130]

I waved at a defender from my tdv8 tojo work Ute and got a wave back :D

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Seen a bunch of Deefers this week while in the work BT50 and not one return wave. :(




:angel:

[Rurover]

Haven't had an opportunity to wave to another Defender for AGES, but yesterday, when driving from Mount Gambier to Geelong, had a very nice SWB metallic grey Puma pull up behind us near Winchelsea.

Was particularly impressed with what appeared to be LED headlights and was keen to know more, but as he didn't seem to have CB radio, could not have a conversation.

He followed us for quite a few kilometers, then passed us with a hearty wave.
Thanks for making my day! (whoever you were).

Alan

[cuppabillytea]

Had two good waves this afternoon all within 1.5 Ks for home.

[kogvos]

Had two good waves this afternoon all within 1.5 Ks for home.
You should get out more.

[cuppabillytea]

You should get out more.
:lol2: I should check before posting, shouldn't I?

[DiscoMick]

I was in the Defender and waved at an Indian bloke in a 90 yesterday, but no response. Don't they wave in India?

[kogvos]

Don't they wave in India?
Highly likely, but you won't see it from Australia. I've tried... you can't sit high enough to see over the horizon.

[DiscoMick]

Highly likely, but you won't see it from Australia. I've tried... you can't sit high enough to see over the horizon.

There's a joke about that.
If I can see the moon, but I can't see Delhi, doesn't that mean the moon is closer than Delhi?

[cuppabillytea]

You wouldn't want Delhi to be above you, I reckon. :eek:

[Dark61]

Monday night , took the Hound for a quick sniff while I was waiting for my Fish and Chips , waved at a nice looking Defender duel cab with a not so nice Ute Cabin of unknown origin. Got a bewildered wave back - probably as I was on foot.
cheers,
D

[noyakfat]

Got a bewildered wave back - probably as I was on foot.
cheers,
D

Ha ha. Yes, I think this Defender Wave thread should have an alias as the "bewilderment thread".

It is just so common when giving or receiving a Defender wave that at least one party will produce this look of "what the?"

Awesome :D

[DiscoMick]

Got a wave back from a bloke in a black Defender on Kingston Road yesterday.

[jon3950]

Got a hearty, arm out the window wave from a white 110 in Cardiff yesterday morning and had a little convoy along Pennant Hills Rd this morning with a Keswick 90.

Both made the trip to work just that bit more enjoyable and the working day more bearable.

Cheers,
Jon

[nate_110]

Got a hearty, arm out the window wave from a white 110 in Cardiff yesterday morning and had a little convoy along Pennant Hills Rd this morning with a Keswick 90.

Both made the trip to work just that bit more enjoyable and the working day more bearable.

Cheers,
Jon

I do believe that was me, Jon!

[cuppabillytea]

I love it when that happens. Hasn't happened to me yet though. :(

[county1985]

Nice wave to and from a lady in a 130 yesterday while I was driving the County coming out of the shopping centre in Kununurra :) I had seen it parked a couple of times but first time I had seen it going!
Theres a NT rego ex-army defender running around up here too but I am never close enough to wave to it!!...If its yours, slow down and let me wave ha ha!!!

[rick130]

Murphy at work.
I've seen so many Deefers running around Canberra in the last two weeks while I've been running around in a bloody BT50.........

[jon3950]

I do believe that was me, Jon!

Well thanks Nate, made my day, although my wave felt a bit inadequate in response.

Fine looking Deefer you have there too.

Cheers,
Jon

[jon3950]

I love it when that happens. Hasn't happened to me yet though. :(

I've missed a couple in the last few days, including a Corris 110 with a black roof. I hope that wasn't you, but it was up in the Hills district so probably not (Defenders are rare out there).

Cheers,
Jon

[cuppabillytea]

I've missed a couple in the last few days, including a Corris 110 with a black roof. I hope that wasn't you, but it was up in the Hills district so probably not (Defenders are rare out there).

Cheers,
Jon
Not me, no. I haven't been past Eastwood or Parramatta for a few months now. Appreciate your efforts though. :D

[nate_110]

Well thanks Nate, made my day, although my wave felt a bit inadequate in response.

Fine looking Deefer you have there too.

Cheers,
Jon

thanks mate, and you're welcome - had to make the most of having the window down!

[jon3950]

It's been a good week for waves. I got another arm out the window wave this morning from a cool chick driving a Keswick 110 through Wahroonga this morning. (Chicks in Defenders are, of course, by definition cool).

It was returned with gusto. What a great day.

Cheers,
Jon

[Dobby]

Having recently moved to Orange I can say that the Defender wave is alive and well. There seems to be a few Defenders and Series Land Rovers running about in Orange and I always get a wave. Unfortunately I don't seem to have much luck with Discovery and Range Rover drivers.

[cuppabillytea]

The Disco drivers in Orange live in ponds. :p

[kogvos]

The Disco drivers in Orange live in ponds. :p
As opposed to the Defender owners who drive in ponds?

[cuppabillytea]

Yes.

[jimr1]

I got two waves today , one from a white 139 between Endeavour Hills and Rowville , and the second from a little bot standing on the footpath , near where I live , they both got a wave back !!..Jim :):)

[cuppabillytea]

What a great day for waves today. First exchanged waves with a Keswick110 on Burns Rd when he was two cars behind. Then again when he turned off onto Bobbin hard Rd. Not long after as we joined the M1, we overtook a black 110 towing a schmicko trailer. Waves exchanged. Almost immediately after that two more Defenders coming the other way in quick succession, exchanged waves again. Later, on the way home on the M1. exchanged waves with a white 130. Such joy!! :D

[jon3950]

What a great day for waves today. First exchanged waves with a Keswick110 on Burns Rd when he was two cars behind. Then again when he turned off onto Bobbin hard Rd. Not long after as we joined the M1, we overtook a black 110 towing a schmicko trailer. Waves exchanged. Almost immediately after that two more Defenders coming the other way in quick succession, exchanged waves again. Later, on the way home on the M1. exchanged waves with a white 130. Such joy!! :D

That's my part of the world! I drove my Keswick 110 down Burns Rd yesterday, but it wasn't me. :(

[Wheatos]

I achieved an impressive 5 in the space of about 15mins yesterday morning along Pittwater Road. They must be breeding them on the northern beaches! From Newport to Whale Beach it was wham bam, thank you ma'am. 100% strike rate with waves.:D

[cuppabillytea]

That's my part of the world! I drove my Keswick 110 down Burns Rd yesterday, but it wasn't me. :(
Shame it wasn't you. It was about Lunch time.

I achieved an impressive 5 in the space of about 15mins yesterday morning along Pittwater Road. They must be breeding them on the northern beaches! From Newport to Whale Beach it was wham bam, thank you ma'am. 100% strike rate with waves.:D
And the waves kept coming up that way today. Heading home from Beacon Hill, I stopped, at the lights where Babbage swings into Boundary at Roseville, behind a Corris 110 with a Gnarly looking Yammy powered Bucket Racer by Deus ex machina, hanging on a bracket at the back. Cool.
Got a good solid wave from him and a return from a white 130 DC tray back on the Bradfield Highway.

[El Rey]

I'll be taking the inland route from Melbourne to Brisbane this Friday night, Saturday and possibly Sunday, so if anyone sees a white 110 with black pack, that's me - happy to pull into a petrol station and chat if convenient.

M31 to the M39 to the A39 to the A2 to the M2.



Rey

[kogvos]

I saw a nifty Defender 90 Adventure in Phoenix orange on the way to work this morning, along with a hearty wave from the driver.

Lucky I was wearing sunglasses! It's a bright little beast to look at!

[Lagerfan]

I'll be taking the inland route from Melbourne to Brisbane this Friday night...


Just beware the dreaded Wallan services if you're not familiar with it: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/120574-static-electricity-puma-immobilised.html

Enjoy the Newell, one of our fav drives on the black stuff. Greenbah camp ground (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/Greenbah-campground) in the Goobang National Park is a great place to overnight on the way up/back.

[El Rey]

Just beware the dreaded Wallan services if you're not familiar with it: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/120574-static-electricity-puma-immobilised.html

Enjoy the Newell, one of our fav drives on the black stuff. Greenbah camp ground (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/Greenbah-campground) in the Goobang National Park is a great place to overnight on the way up/back.

Appreciate the tips - will check that camp ground out if possible.

[El Rey]

Was at Supercheap Auto Springwood this afternoon and came out to find another, very tidy 110 parked next to me. Belongs to Mike who came out soon after - and we had a good chat.

First Defender I've seen in the flesh since I got mine, and a nice one it is. Liked the cream/off-white color - classy.

Then saw him coming the opposite direction 10 minutes later along another road - cue the Defender Wave.

[Toxic_Avenger]

I think I may have broke some kind of defender wave record today. I was driving my orkney grey 90 around Newcastle and then up the new england to Tamworth this afternoon.
All up I slung a few waves out the front window, and a good few one arm salutes out the drivers window.
Notable waves were:
Black Puma 110 with a 'sea shepherd' sticker on the rear window (shortland esplanade Newcastle, 11am)
Blue Td5 (I think) shortland esplanade, 11.01 :p
About 3 different defenders along the Hunter Expressway - a few 110's and a 130 dual cab (4pm-4.30)
A black 110 with a white roof in Murrurundi (approx 6.30)

[Disco Muppet]

Dobby, is this yours?
I saw it in the car park at the dept of land and property in Bathurst for work.
Anyway, this Orange disco driver waves to ALL land rovers I pass, and I frequently get snobbed by defender drivers :mad:


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[Col 110]

Anyway, this Orange disco driver waves to ALL land rovers I pass, and I frequently get snobbed by defender drivers :mad:

I have had an occasional Disco (older models) wave at me - and they get a return wave.

Must say - I am such a laid back guy that anyone can wave at me and I'll wave back - no matter what they are driving :eek:

[nate_110]

I think I may have broke some kind of defender wave record today. I was driving my orkney grey 90 around Newcastle and then up the new england to Tamworth this afternoon.
All up I slung a few waves out the front window, and a good few one arm salutes out the drivers window.
Notable waves were:
Black Puma 110 with a 'sea shepherd' sticker on the rear window (shortland esplanade Newcastle, 11am)
Blue Td5 (I think) shortland esplanade, 11.01 :p
About 3 different defenders along the Hunter Expressway - a few 110's and a 130 dual cab (4pm-4.30)
A black 110 with a white roof in Murrurundi (approx 6.30)

i think we crossed paths just before Tamworth!

Ive done 1800kms (up the Pacific to Brisbane then home down the New England via Toowoomba) and didn't see a lot of Landy action at all!

[Toxic_Avenger]

Yes we did! Pleased to meet you! Hope you had a good trip.

I can never read the plates fast enough at 100km/h, but if I caught it I'd probably recognise who it was.
IIRC we crossed around the murrurundi hill / willow tree area? The exact location is a bit hazy - It all happened pretty quick

[nate_110]

That sounds about right Mitch, I was pretty happy to see the 90 amongst a sea of Hilux's and Semi's!

We left Toowoomba at 5.30am with a 9 month old baby so stopped every 2hrs to keep everyone sane. Loooooong day but the Defender and the baby behaved themselves!

[kogvos]

Anyway, this Orange disco driver waves to ALL land rovers I pass, and I frequently get snobbed by defender drivers

Maybe you should stop driving orange Discos and we'll wave back.

[Disco Muppet]

They're all puma drivers in desperate need of another gin and tonic, I doubt they'll ever wave :p

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[Col 110]

They're all puma drivers in desperate need of another gin and tonic, I doubt they'll ever wave :p
In the six months I have have had the Puma - I've had more 130's that ignore my wave - are they in a different club :wasntme:

[DieselDan]

They're all puma drivers in desperate need of another gin and tonic, I doubt they'll ever wave :p

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Oi! I resemble that comment :p
Hmmm, love a good gin and tonic.....
I wave when I'm in the defender, or the disco. Must admit I don't always get a 100% return success rate when I'm in the disco though.

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[David Black 90]

Last time met a Landy waved and got waved back,on Hight St Rd, but that was in last December....All defenders in Melbourne seemed to be kept in museums by their owners...0.0....Once got a wave from Disco 2 and waved back, had an motivation day^ ^. Except that, other newer disco3/4 together with Rangies families are all hopeless in S.E. Melbourne...

[afb]

Anyway, this Orange disco driver waves to ALL land rovers I pass, and I frequently get snobbed by defender drivers :mad:



Was that you that flashed your lights at me (black Puma) on the highway near Turner's vineyard a couple of weeks back? Was looking for a radar trap, I did wave back at the last second.

[El Rey]

Saw an ex-army Defender or Perentie going up Dennis Road, Springwood here in Brisbane this morning. I've seen it regularly but wasn't in a Defender myself before now, so first wave exchanged today.

[ramblingboy42]

Land Rover Australia released a bulletin in conjunction with production ceasing on Defenders saying that no more Defenders therefore no more waving.

[AndyG]

Makes sense, as Disco folk don't wave and Range Rover folk don't think it's s Land Rover :(

[slickrok]

just drove home through Mawson lakes (Adelaide) in my Perentie and got a wave from a white Defender - looked like a 130 waiting to come out a side road.

For some reason I do get more waves now I have a black 110 than I do in my Perentie. Must be the camo working too well and they don't see me.....:)


Shaun

[MrLandy]

I got a wave from a Rangie classic driver yesterday! The only one in forever from a Rangie. New Rangie and D4 drivers mostly appear to be in their own humidicrib world to wave IME. Not surprising really, it is the Series/Defender wave after all.

[cuppabillytea]

We had our waves returned by a TD5 as we overtook him on the Iron Cove Bridge yesterday.

[EastFreo]

Had a lot of Easter waves. Started with a big wave from a Defender driving south from Perth. He had a great number plate that got a lots of laughs from us "Slo 110". Especially as he passed us!

[El Rey]

Wave from a nice (Corriss?) gray 110 with a roof rack in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane today as it went up Ann Street.

Also got a horn bip from a gent with a big white bread in a very small car of some kind in Springwood, Logan City.

[landy]

Land Rover Australia released a bulletin in conjunction with production ceasing on Defenders saying that no more Defenders therefore no more waving.

Why you turn this thread into a thread of lies!! ?��

[El Rey]

Saw this rig yesterday and had a chat to the owner.
He's an old bloke from NZ who bought it from someone at Hervey Bay in QLD, and is using it to transport some of his daughter's stuff to an outback posting.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/04/727.jpg

[El Rey]

Got a wave from what looked like a dark green series tray back this afternoon in slacks Creek.

Then had a yarn with Brad, a Perentie owner, at Autobarn. Apparently he had a clutch failure the other day due to a failed rubber seal/gasket and oil poured into the housing. He and his mates are hoping to fix it this weekend.

[Greg4427]

Had a slightly distracted wave from a deefer yesterday in Flemington Road. Obviously not a aulro subscriber lol!

[MrLandy]

Been hanging out on the Mornington peninsula for work lately, lots of waves including two great Perenties every other day and a fella in his newly acquired Isuzu 110. Great trucks all. A white 2.4 at the car wash yesterday and another at the beach couple times. A few 90's wavers down here too. ...All good except down here I'm sure some think my newer Defender (now way too clean and shiny for my liking!) belongs to some yuppy who has just jumped on the Defender band wagon LOL. 👹

[cuppabillytea]

Been hanging out on the Mornington peninsula for work lately, lots of waves including two great Perenties every other day and a fella in his newly acquired Isuzu 110. Great trucks all. A white 2.4 at the car wash yesterday and another at the beach couple times. A few 90's wavers down here too. ...All good except down here I'm sure some think my newer Defender (now way too clean and shiny for my liking!) belongs to some yuppy who has just jumped on the Defender band wagon LOL. 👹
Should stop wearing that skin tight work ware. :p

[ramblingboy42]

waved to defender driver this morning from my wifes VW Golf and just got the strangest look in reply.....

[kogvos]

waved to defender driver this morning from my wifes VW Golf and just got the strangest look in reply.....
Maybe because the Golf was polluting more than the Defender?

[MrLandy]

Should stop wearing that skin tight work ware. :p

Ha ha yeah 😀 and I suppose I will have to ditch the black skivvey afterall.

[Disco Muppet]

Shiny is good! :p
And I got an arm out the window wave from a puma driver locally the other day. Quite pleased.

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[El Rey]

Saw a white 110 towing a trailer and a Perentie behind it at the lights in Logan City today. With mine alongside it must have looked like a Land Rover convention.

[spie]

Not a wave but a dignified not of respect on Friday arvo from a lovely red RRC with racks, bar work and a RAI [snorkel] - as I was heading on to the bridge in the RFSV.

[Mick_Marsh]

A number of times, now, I have passed a rather nice original looking 120 extra cab Defender. Geez, I'd like to own it.
Well, I saw it again the other day and the driver waved.
http://vid1074.photobucket.com/albums/w406/mick_marsh_AULRO/120%20extra%20cab.mp4

[cuppabillytea]

Mick, for some reason I can't view your videos anymore. Apparently the Quick time Plug in is no longer supported.

[El Rey]

Shared a wave with a Corris Grey 110 with black chequer plate on the sides - on Dennis Rd, springwood this morning.

[Mick_Marsh]

Mick, for some reason I can't view your videos anymore. Apparently the Quick time Plug in is no longer supported.
Save the file to your hard drive and use whatever program you use to watch MP4 files.
Media Player perhaps?

[DazzaTD5]

Oh if it hasnt been mentioned (I'm sure it has)...

Dont forget the.... "Defender nod"..... you all know it, its that "thats it, we know the right vehicle to be driving, lets keep it our secret"

Regards
Daz

[Greg4427]

Got a sort of embarrassed half wave today from a white defender 90 in Carlton. Is it me or Melbourne ha ha.

[ATH]

Saw 3 Deafeners on the Kwinana and Mitchell Thursday coming up from the deep south..... Waikiki anyway. :-))
Waved to all but trouble was 1 was on an overpass and 3 were on the south bound side.... and we were in the daughters Honda.... :o
AlanH.

[Dark61]

the Mrs got a big fat wave back from a "nice looking newish grey defender" heading South towards Hobart on the Lyell highway last week. All the more amazing as she was in the Ford.
cheers,
D

[jimr1]

I got a nice wave from a black 110 on Stud Rd , we saw each other well before the wave , I was in a Keswick green 110 , so if you are on this site Hi Jim :)

[Dark61]

had a nice chat with a Landy lover in the car park of the Library at New Norfolk yesterday. He seemed impressed with Woodstock and gave me his phone number with a request to call him if I ever thought of selling. Wasn't sure whether he'd just come out the pub or the Opticians ?! Nice bloke.
cheers,
D

[Col 110]

Great drive today from the Hawkesbury down the NSW south coast of Sydney (Wollongong to South of Nowra). Went to visit a friend down at Sanctuary Point

Is this where the Defender owners are :-)

I got to Wollongong and saw at least 5 Defenders in a few hours - we swapped waves - coming back I sadly missed waving to a white 110 (black roof) in Nowra at a set of lights as we crossed paths - my wife pointed out that the person was waving - I was off in my own world :twisted: and missed the wave --> my bad!

Cheers,
Col.

[debruiser]

Over the easter break (qld school holidays) I drove back and forth from Mackay to Ayr, at least 6 times (300kms each way). Was driving the wifes laser and a truck, saw HEAPS of defenders. Since getting back home to Mackay, I think i've seen 1 defender! What the?????????? where did they all go!?!?!?!?!?

I never get to wave much these days. :mad:

[cuppabillytea]

Over the easter break (qld school holidays) I drove back and forth from Mackay to Ayr, at least 6 times (300kms each way). Was driving the wifes laser and a truck, saw HEAPS of defenders. Since getting back home to Mackay, I think i've seen 1 defender! What the?????????? where did they all go!?!?!?!?!?

I never get to wave much these days. :mad:

They went home to put their eggs in the fridge. :p

[Jesters Td5]

Anyone travelling around WA getting waves from a bus driver please wave back

I won't advertise the tour company I work for, but I am always waving at you and your Defender as I travel around the state and Perth city diving one of the many buses and 4WD tour buses.

[cuppabillytea]

I waved at a Disco 1 today. No wave in return. On closer inspection, I noticed it was driven by a bloke whom I've known all my life. You know, the kind of bloke who drags you aside wherever he finds you and gives you a good hours ear bashing? Well I'll be having a good slice of him next time he does it. :mad:

[The ho har's]

I waved at a Grey 90 yesterday, the bloke looked at me as if I was mad :( Obviously one of those types that bought a defender because it was ending production.

Mrs hh:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

Had an interesting wave exchange just 20 minutes ago. I pulled up behind a Lotus Europa at the lights at Wattle & Waratah in Haberfield. We both turned right and as I pulled up alongside, I gave him the thumbs up. He waved back and said "i've got one too", meaning a Defender. "It's a Ninety, same colour scheme as yours". How cool is that? :D

[carlschmid2002]

Had an interesting wave exchange just 20 minutes ago. I pulled up behind a Lotus Europa at the lights at Wattle & Waratah in Haberfield. We both turned right and as I pulled up alongside, I gave him the thumbs up. He waved back and said "i've got one too", meaning a Defender. "It's a Ninety, same colour scheme as yours". How cool is that? :D

You should of said, "I've got an Aston Martin" always maintain the upper hand.

[kogvos]

You should of said, "I've got an Aston Martin" always maintain the upper hand.
A Defender is the upper hand. [emoji4]

[cuppabillytea]

You should of said, "I've got an Aston Martin" always maintain the upper hand.
I told him my Brother has a GT40. He just mouthed an O and exited stage left. :p

[cuppabillytea]

A Defender is the upper hand. [emoji4]

True, but he has a Defender.

[MrLandy]

Why do you need to keep the upper hand?

[cuppabillytea]

Why do you need to keep the upper hand?

Because the lower hand goes to unmentionable places? :eek:

[DiscoMick]

Grey Defender in the Landsborough area on Saturday. Friendly waves.

[jon3950]

The last week or so has been good for waves. It has included a 5 from 5 day last week and a red 90 coming down from the mountains on Sunday, but I got a particularly good one from both driver and passenger in a dark green 110 in Turramurra this arvo.

Cheers,
Jon

[SG1 Bones]

I saw the back of a Series II-III ex military this arvo parked in a Narangba driveway. I've seen it on the road a few times but with me not being in my Landy yet I think the waves go unnoticed. If your on here and your on the road and see a guy in an old Nissan 4x2 Navara waving it's just me. By the way it looks like a very nice truck. I'd like to know more about it.

Nathan.

[tcgooge]

I have found that if there is another Defender on the road and they are too distracted to wave, a little friendly beep on the horn normally draws their attention.

[YOLO110]

Great drive today from the Hawkesbury down the NSW south coast of Sydney (Wollongong to South of Nowra). Went to visit a friend down at Sanctuary Point

Is this where the Defender owners are :-)

I got to Wollongong and saw at least 5 Defenders in a few hours - we swapped waves - coming back I sadly missed waving to a white 110 (black roof) in Nowra at a set of lights as we crossed paths - my wife pointed out that the person was waving - I was off in my own world :twisted: and missed the wave --> my bad!

Cheers,
Col.

Missed me mate! I am in 'The Gong' too!

Classic Keswick Green 90!

Next time UR here ok! ;)

[Chris078]

Shout out to the Deefer drivers of Brisbane.
When I'm out and about in my Perentie, I almost never fail to get a smile and a wave from every Defender I see.

Went for a drive up to Wivenhoe Dam on Anzac day, come back over Mt Nebo, must have seen at least 15 Deefers and every one of them greeted me with a friendly wave!
:D

[Pickles2]

All is good in Bayside Melbourne,....saw three today, & We all waved!
Pretty special I reckon. Pickles.

[DiscoMick]

Red 110 in Maleny today. Big wave.

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[cuppabillytea]

I've been doing very well lately. Two today one white one black.
why is it that when you've had a car for a couple of years or so, all the other colours seem better? The black one I waved at on Victoria Rd Drummoyne this afternoon looked fantastic.

[Babs]

Ran into a fellow forum member tonight in Musselbrook.



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[cuppabillytea]

That's a Gold Moment.

[Chops]

On the way home from work travelling down the Sth Gippy Hwy Friday arvo and spotted someone in a D1 furiously waving from the passengers seat. :D
Hope he spotted my return wave.

[kogvos]

Why is it that when you've had a car for a couple of years or so, all the other colours seem better?
Because you don't have Keswick. [emoji4]

[Bernd VonCrashen]

Again got some waves going up to Kennilworth through Landsborough, always a good area. One on the way back at the turn off on to the highway.

Even got one from a Disco merging on to the highway beside me this morning. I think they where from GCLROC. Cheers whoever made my day to finally get a non defender (Land Rover) wave!

[Dark61]

took the Mrs to the tip in the 109 for her Mothers Day treat and got ignored by 2 Disco's on the way in.
cheers,
D

[El Rey]

Seen a yellow/gold 110 that looks well kitted out and well-used a few times this week around Logan City. Last time, we were at the same car wash and the owner's comment was 'Gettin' the sand outta her.'

[dromader driver]

-big wave from a blue station wagon in Coffs
- new shorty north of Grafton.
- new station wagon near Byron. :D

[cuppabillytea]

I drove to Mudgee and back today. Not a single wave. :(

I suppose they didn't expect to find a Defender driver in a Red 118i.

[ezyrama]

There has been quite a few new 90's around the Goldy lately, most dont wave, obviously just riding on the trendy coat tails of the Defender. I should get this made a sticker for the the back of the car!!

[connormotorsport]

There has been quite a few new 90's around the Goldy lately, most dont wave, obviously just riding on the trendy coat tails of the Defender. I should get this made a sticker for the the back of the car!!



Make them they will sell like hotcakes!!

[Babs]

There is some snob Defenders in the Hawkesbury. Seems to be the Old Codgers.

All the young blokes do wave.

No wave from a lady in a Keswick at Pitt Town yesterday.

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[carlschmid2002]

Ever since I sold the Defender and bought the D3 I haven't found too many Defender drivers who will wave back. I am almost at the point where I will stop waving. I no longer wave at Range Rovers. I have probably waved at 50 and never got a wave in return.

[Babs]

Ever since I sold the Defender and bought the D3 I haven't found too many Defender drivers who will wave back. I am almost at the point where I will stop waving. I no longer wave at Range Rovers. I have probably waved at 50 and never got a wave in return.

Ha ha ha, that's because Most Disco and all RR drivers are not enthusiasts.

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[Disco Muppet]

Guess that's why no-one on this site has ever owned a range rover huh?
:rolleyes:
I wave at all Land Rovers, I get snobbed by Defender owners more often than any other model.


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[cuppabillytea]

Well, if it makes you feel better I waved at a Disco 2 This morning and it was reciprocated. :) However there were no Frogs in it. :wasntme:

[Disco Muppet]

Drive past me and I'll wave :p

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[Babs]

Guess that's why no-one on this site has ever owned a range rover huh? :rolleyes: I wave at all Land Rovers, I get snobbed by Defender owners more often than any other model. Sent from my HTC One using AULRO mobile app

Ha ha ha I'll rephrase my statement, most RR drivers.

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[debruiser]

Had a great "arm out window" wave from a 110 in sarina beach tuesday arvo! Was good to see! BTW, nice defender.

[Disco Muppet]

I wondered why all the waves I got from Defenders were arm out the window.
Then I realised that's the only way they fit in the cab :p :p :o

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[kogvos]

I wave at all Land Rovers, I get snobbed by Defender owners more often than any other model.


They're possibly not looking. At least in my case that's true... around Sydney I don't particularly notice Discos amongst the masses, especially when the traffic is heavy. Defenders are a little easier to spot.

[debruiser]

I wondered why all the waves I got from Defenders were arm out the window.
Then I realised that's the only way they fit in the cab :p :p :o

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but if their arm it OUT of the window, then they ARN'T in the cab

:wasntme::wasntme::wasntme::wasntme::wasntme::wasn tme::wasntme:

[Disco Muppet]

Partially :p

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[travelrover]

I'm in the Hawkesbury and always wave, but there certainly are some newer vehicles that just give you a blank stare. My theory is if you wave at them often enough they might get the message.

Having said that there are a couple of new 110's that give the full out the window wave, smile and toot.

All good


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[Col 110]

I'm in the Hawkesbury -

Having said that there are a couple of new 110's that give the full out the window wave, smile and toot.

All good




That's me 😎 I am out at North Richmond!

[Babs]

I'm in the Hawkesbury and always wave, but there certainly are some newer vehicles that just give you a blank stare. My theory is if you wave at them often enough they might get the message. Having said that there are a couple of new 110's that give the full out the window wave, smile and toot. All good Sent from my iPhone using AULRO mobile app

Ha ha ha me too, I often give a toot and an arm out the window.

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[Toxic_Avenger]

Ha ha ha me too, I often give a toot and an arm out the window.


It's good to someone out there gives a toot about the defender wave. :p

[karlz]

Bloke on the south eastern freeway (cough tollway) heading out of the city around 4pm.
Cant remember the colour of his rig, it was last week and my memory doesnt recall that well. (too many beers).

But, I do remember he was hogging the right lane, had a funny hat on and as I waved at him passing on the inside, I spot a dog, it looked like a dalmatian, but I couldve been wrong again.

Finally got home, did the shopping etc, then I see him again in Caulfield.
Waved at him again.

Ive got the weird Havana 110 (cross between grey/brown/greenish).

[travelrover]

That's me 😎 I am out at North Richmond!

Burgundy 110? Turning off Bells line of road southwest into gross vale road ?


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[Col 110]

Burgundy 110? Turning off Bells line of road southwest into gross vale road ?

That's me 😎

[cuppabillytea]

That's me 😎
Col< I keep forgetting to ask. Have you had a burger from the takeaway next to the barber shop in Kurmond? I'd lay odds you have and if so are they the best or what? Chips aren't bad either. :D

[Col 110]

Col< I keep forgetting to ask. Have you had a burger from the takeaway next to the barber shop in Kurmond? I'd lay odds you have and if so are they the best or what? Chips aren't bad either. :D

Yep - if only they sold beer I would go to them more often :twisted:

Drove past there last Sunday on the way up to the pub at the heights - sign says they are under new management!!

[Babs]

Col< I keep forgetting to ask. Have you had a burger from the takeaway next to the barber shop in Kurmond? I'd lay odds you have and if so are they the best or what? Chips aren't bad either. :D

I'm going to have to try them now.

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[Babs]

Col I haven't seen you around for a while.

Did you end up getting the electric brakes done?

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[Col 110]

I'm going to have to try them now.

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I am still on the train else I would pop up!!

[Col 110]

Col I haven't seen you around for a while.

Did you end up getting the electric brakes done?

I have been in the US for a month - I'll get it done next month after I pay the Visa card off :(

[Babs]

Defenders out in force this morning, green 130 with a canvas back on Richmond road about 9am, same 130 on his way back this arvo.

A grey and a black 110 at the same time, and one more 110 which I can't remember the colour.

No waves as I was on my bike but it was good to see them all in such close proximity.

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[Dark61]

notwithstanding almost pushing the windscreen out in my excitement ,completely ignored by an early Defender flat tray on the Lyell highway - I was in the 109. My eye sights not all that, but I think I may even have been the recipient of a scowl:(.
cheers,
D

[cuppabillytea]

I've had scowls. Grumpy old farts they are. A smile would crack their faces. :D

[Defender Defender]

Regarding signature waves for a brand or marque, that creator of most things mediocre, overrated and over priced- you know them as the maker of Canned Loser, Play-doe and Rollux- tried to claim a nonchalant raise of the finger off the steering wheel as its own. Sort of like them claiming how clever they were putting double overhead cams in their engines years after Jag mastered it. The wave was an integral part of its rigorous testing for suitable drivers of the Rollux in one of their (admittedly very good) advertising campaigns. The ad showed the prospective buyers going through many trials and tribulations to attain the keys to one (I would've thought owning one was trial and tribulation enough) and having attained that coveted position it was "a mark of achievement to carry on that tradition and honour". It showed the correct wave- so similar to a proper Landrover wave as to infringe copyright- and then a Rollux candidate with an inane grin and a happy wave failing to pass. I thought he was a perfect candidate for a Rollux as he had the blank vacant look along with a bewildered stare the same as most people get when told how dear optional air conditioning is on top of the inflated price for their chosen wheeled mediocrity.
The irony of that is that out here around Cloncurry 80% of people wave as they pass regardless of chariot of choice, but if there was to be a representative of those who are most likely not to wave it's the Rollux steering wheel attendant.
Sadly there aren't a lot of Landrovers out here of any model but those I have seen are pretty enthusiastic with their salutations- Disco, Rangie, Defenders and the Series. I haven't spied an Evoque or Freelander so don't know if it extends to them. Mt Isa, only 120 kms up the road, has a few more enlightened owners and they seem willing to wave and even talk about their vehicle given the chance.
While it is a little heartwarming out here to wave to everyone it takes a while to refrain from doing it as you near the coast as the looks of bewilderment get more and more frequent as you wave to everyone as you enter more populated towns. And then again, even the wave out here is suffering a drop off from too many city folk coming out in fly-in fly-out positions and not engaging with their local community. That's sad.

[SG1 Bones]

Canned Loser, Play-doe and Rollux. Love it. You've made my day.

Nathan.

[jimr1]

I got a wave while on my way to meeting up with some mates from Sydney . I was on my way to the Bridabella Ranges from Melbourne . The wave was from a police woman . She gave me an infringement notice for speeding $260 thank you very much . Oh well I didn't let it spoil my weekend !!.. Jim

[cuppabillytea]

Indeed. Any Land Rover owner should be grateful for such a compliment. :wasntme:

[debruiser]

Got 2 waves in 2minutes this morning! Macca's lights in Mackay! 2 very nice looking defenders, one with a female driver! (not that females can't drive defenders or anything like that....) I don't normally see many defenders round, but 2 within a couple hundred meters is unheard of! It made my day. :D

[Greg4427]

I think the LR dealer in Mackay has been pretty active on car sales. He has had a few tucked away there that he has trickled out lol.

[Greg4427]

People here in Melbourne tend to be a bit zoned out and focused I find so it's sometimes hard to get a wave. I drove alongside a 110 in Melbourne the other day turning right onto Flemington road near the entrance to the Tulla and gave him a toot as I went by. Scared the living daylight savings out of him I reckon ha ha. Shows you how much people check the mirrors as I'd been stalking him for a while :wasntme::p

[debruiser]

I think the LR dealer in Mackay has been pretty active on car sales. He has had a few tucked away there that he has trickled out lol.

More likely he had a couple here taht he couldn't move....

[ATH]

I wave to all Deafeners and have tried to stop the cook from waving when in her Camry..... I don't want a bad name. ;)
But lately the waves have been very hard to get returned, maybe they're new owners who don't know the ownership requirements yet.
AlanH.

[Defender007]

There are a few rookies out there who just need a little educating.

Also, what's the protocol for night time waves when you can't even see the driver or into the cabin?

Cheers

[Gerokent]

There are a few rookies out there who just need a little educating.

Also, what's the protocol for night time waves when you can't even see the driver or into the cabin?

Cheers



Two quick hits with the 7" HIDs :-)

[jon3950]

Also, what's the protocol for night time waves when you can't even see the driver or into the cabin?


Managed to exchange a wave in the dark tonight. All I could see was a dark Defender shaped outline with a light, hand shaped patch in the windscreen go past. Hopefully my wave was seen back. As soon as I could see (or sense) it was a Defender my hand went up without thinking, its become a reflex action now.

A couple of nights ago I was flashed on the M2 as I pulled in in front of a white 110. Returned that with a flash of the hazards.

Cheers,
Jon

[Jesters Td5]

Very big wave from a white 130 today on GFF and in Polys Pipe (Discovery Automotive decals), Nice to see I am not the only one slightly over the top with the hands out the window wave. Shame the brand new silver 90 blew straight past both of us.

[BigBlueOne]

I've exchanged waves with the discovery automotive 130 lots of times! He's very enthusiastic ✋

[digger]

There are a few rookies out there who just need a little educating.

Also, what's the protocol for night time waves when you can't even see the driver or into the cabin?

Cheers

You need to take this seriously like I do....

I bought a set of LED gloves so I can be seen waving at night.

110570

:)

[Disco Muppet]

Meow that's taking it a bit far...


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[cuppabillytea]

You need to take this seriously like I do....

I bought a set of LED gloves so I can be seen waving at night.

110570

:)

Those gloves might have to become standard Defender equipment.

Buuuuuuuuut Defender doesn't have a glove box.

[SG1 Bones]

Gave the thumbs up to a Series III 88" with a tub full of wheels. Nice truck. I was the tradie in my old Navara towing a tattered old trailer. We were heading north at 1600hrs on Gympie Arterial/Bruce Hwy, between Bald Hills and Murrumba Downs. You were too fast for me in the congestion. I was surprised as to how quiet the engine was.

Nathan.

[Greg4427]

Waved at a couple of 110's who were northbound on the road to Bendigo near Gisbourne yesterday. Almost one behind the other to my great surprise as something made me look across the lanes of the highway. First one was a black 110 with tint followed by a red with white roof 110. Lovely looking beasts [bigsmile]

[kogvos]

Those gloves might have to become standard Defender equipment.

Buuuuuuuuut Defender doesn't have a glove box.
Mine does[emoji4]

Shame there's no room in there for gloves.

[carlschmid2002]

Those gloves might have to become standard Defender equipment.

Buuuuuuuuut Defender doesn't have a glove box.

It does have a cubby box. Perfect place for them.

[digger]

Meow that's taking it a bit far...


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110577

I'm working on a thread exposing you Muppet!

(That's gonna keep people wondering)

I can't get the gifs to work!!

[cuppabillytea]

Mine does[emoji4]

Shame there's no room in there for gloves.

Yes so it does. :D

[cuppabillytea]

It does have a cubby box. Perfect place for them.

Mine's full of crap. :angel:

[Disco Muppet]

You need to take this seriously like I do....

I bought a set of LED gloves so I can be seen waving at night.

110570

:)

I think I've heard of a paddle being made kind of like that.....
:angel:

[cuppabillytea]

I think I've heard of a paddle being made kind of like that.....
:angel:
Yes I believe Tombie's got one.

[Tombie]

Yes I believe Tombie's got one.



I believe you are correct [emoji48][emoji48][emoji48]

[Tombie]

110577

I'm working on a thread exposing you Muppet!

(That's gonna keep people wondering)

I can't get the gifs to work!!



Settle down Jeff.

[Basil135]

Yes I believe Tombie's got one.


I believe you are correct [emoji48][emoji48][emoji48]

But, where did he get it, that is the question....

Maybe, he just rode the lightning...

[Tombie]

But, where did he get it, that is the question....



Maybe, he just rode the lightning...



I call Shenanigans [emoji48]

[Disco Muppet]

I swear to god I'll pistol whip the next person that says shenanigans!
You guys need to settle down right meow!
Keep it up like this and I won't be caught dead in this thread...
;)

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[kogvos]

Shenanigans

[Toxic_Avenger]

Muppet's about to go postal.

[Disco Muppet]

Shenanigans

Not the correct response, error404, pistol whipping not found :D

[cuppabillytea]

Muppet's about to go postal.
Should we now kick every box that land at our doors, just in case? :o

[MrLandy]

I don't understand what 'pistol whipping' has to do with the Defender wave?

[cuppabillytea]

I don't understand what 'pistol whipping' has to do with the Defender wave?
And the answer is "Nothing what so ever." But does it matter?

[digger]

OK sorry for the brief interlude people....




https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/06/156.jpg (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/GaelJohn/media/Land%20Rovers%20-%20General/ausLREtiquette_zps192977ce.jpg.html)

To get us back on track...

(This should be a sticker in two sizes, dash size and window stickers!)

[cuppabillytea]

I motion: We all thank Digger for his useful post. This might move someone enough to put said stickers into production.

[digger]

I motion: We all thank Digger for his useful post. This might move someone enough to put said stickers into production.

No no no! Anyone doing the sticker thing would do it from their own bat! I cannot be held responsible, I couldn't get there...

Honest... I ran out of gas.
I... I had a flat tyre.
I didn't have enough money for cab fare.
My tux didn't come back from the cleaners.
An old friend came in from out of town.
Someone stole my car.
There was an earthquake.
A terrible flood.
Locusts!
IT ISN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!


I caused enough stress to blknight and Tombie on these other bastards!

[Toxic_Avenger]

Exchanged waves with a keswick 90 at Nemingha (near Tamworth) yesterday about 1230. Has a white roof, roof lights and a roof rack.
I was in battle trim, still covered in mud from the weekend before ready for another play up in the hills.
Good wave, sir!

[Greg4427]

Swapped waves with a silver 110 north of Goulburn on Sunday :)

[cuppabillytea]

No no no! Anyone doing the sticker thing would do it from their own bat! I cannot be held responsible, I couldn't get there...

Honest... I ran out of gas.
I... I had a flat tyre.
I didn't have enough money for cab fare.
My tux didn't come back from the cleaners.
An old friend came in from out of town.
Someone stole my car.
There was an earthquake.
A terrible flood.
Locusts!
IT ISN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!


I caused enough stress to blknight and Tombie on these other bastards!

Only 7 Thanks anyway. Not enough to start a movement.

Sorry for all you troubles too Digger. Sounds like you're having a really tough time.

[digger]

Only 7 Thanks anyway. Not enough to start a movement.

Sorry for all you troubles too Digger. Sounds like you're having a really tough time.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFvujknrBuE

[cuppabillytea]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFvujknrBuE

Good heavens Digger. That bloke has it as rough as you do. But he's a snappy dresser and he comes with great music. :p

[AndyG]

You need to take this seriously like I do....

I bought a set of LED gloves so I can be seen waving at night.

110570

:)

If you get a Navy TomCat landing on your bonnet serves you right

[Greg4427]

Waved at a lovely green with white roof 110 on Elliot Ave near the Zoo today. Got a startled look in return ha ha ;)

[debruiser]

Did a trip from Mackay, to Goodiwindi, Yeman, then over to Ballina, and north up through Tambourine, Ipswich and then home. Mostly back roads as much as possible. Saw 4 or 5 defenders pretty sure they all waved! Saw LOTS of those funny Ranger rover/discovery thingos too.... but that's a different thread! hahaha

BTW, I was the Keswick 90 towing a No5 w/kayaks on top.

And a note, if your going to Mount Warning, there is a warning at the bottom that the hill is not appropriate for towing... IF you have anything bigger than a 90 and a no5 dont tow up there.... you'll have a hell of a time turning it round in the carpark - it's full and there is bugger all room.

[The ho har's]

Did a trip from Mackay, to Goodiwindi, Yeman, then over to Ballina, and north up through Tambourine, Ipswich and then home. Mostly back roads as much as possible. Saw 4 or 5 defenders pretty sure they all waved! Saw LOTS of those funny Ranger rover/discovery thingos too.... but that's a different thread! hahaha

BTW, I was the Keswick 90 towing a No5 w/kayaks on top.

And a note, if your going to Mount Warning, there is a warning at the bottom that the hill is not appropriate for towing... IF you have anything bigger than a 90 and a no5 dont tow up there.... you'll have a hell of a time turning it round in the carpark - it's full and there is bugger all room.

You would have driven nearly past our place :( you didn't call in :o

Mrs hh:angel:

[debruiser]

You would have driven nearly past our place :( you didn't call in :o

Mrs hh:angel:

Sorry.... had to do the outlaw thing in Ipswich, then it was the mad dash home :(

[Jesters Td5]

2882 Km from Perth to Broome (with a couple side trips) over 6 days.

Defenders 15 - Waves 15
Disco's 52 - Waves 12 (not counting the hundreds in the camp grounds and test stops)
RRS 18 - Waves 1

Need I say more?

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[Jesters Td5]

2882 Km from Perth to Broome (with a couple side trips) over 6 days.

Defenders 15 - Waves 15
Disco's 52 - Waves 12 (not counting the hundreds in the camp grounds and test stops)
RRS 18 - Waves 1

Need I say more?

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Rest stops, not test stops. Damn auto correct

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[Tote]

Coober Peedy to Mildura today:
2 Defenders - 2 waves
1 Disco 2 ute -1 wave
2 D2s - 2 waves
1 D4 - 1 wave

Lost count of the Bushmasters, Unimogs, Mack Flintstones Perenties and Gwagons but, 100% on the Perenties, about 80% of the Gwagons and a very poor response from the Unimogs ( must think the are too good )
Most of the Bushmasters and Macks waved....

Regards
Tote

[Dark61]

coming back from the skin cancer clinic this a.m drew up opposite a nice looking 6 wheeler ambulance waiting to turn into the road I was exiting - decided not to wave as I was in the Ford but struggled manfully with the phone to take a picture and when I got home - all I had was a picture of my door pillar:(
cheers,
D

[Babs]

coming back from the skin cancer clinic this a.m drew up opposite a nice looking 6 wheeler ambulance waiting to turn into the road I was exiting - decided not to wave as I was in the Ford but struggled manfully with the phone to take a picture and when I got home - all I had was a picture of my door pillar:( cheers, D


Ha ha ha :) 10 points for trying :)

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