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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247   
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You been peeking again ?
It's not scratchy but as Lee said, there can be branches down where the logging vehicles have been through and also we remove any low branches that would snag on roof racks. Normally I slot in behind the lead vehicle (Minty on Sunday) and then I can help if there are any obstructions. There is normally a chainsaw in the first vehicle to speed things up if the branches are too big. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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29th Nov 2013 7:56pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2005  
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just noticed Bob's on here now....shh ...shh
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29th Nov 2013 7:56pm |
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| TombRaiderTom Member Since: 14 Dec 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 40 
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Evening all, looking forward to hearing all about it as i would very much like to take part in one of these trec days next year... i actually looked on the LRE site this week but this date didn't seem to come up? not got my latest defender off teh tarmac yet....
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29th Nov 2013 8:12pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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You all have fun.
 Look forward to seeing some photos soon.  Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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30th Nov 2013 1:49am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247
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Weather update for any of you reading this before going to the pub
Left for Portsmouth this morning in sunshine and according to my neighbours been sunny all day. Clear sky outside when we got back a few minutes ago. Dropping to -4 early evening and then warming up. Sunday is 8C and cloudy, no rain, and there may be some sunny spells towards the Bristol Channel. See you in the morning
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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30th Nov 2013 7:47pm |
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| Andrew james Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Awliscombe Posts: 88 
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A good day was had by all, and is was great to meet some fellow defender2 followers.
Some challenging tracks(for those with worn road tyres!)  , but those with mud terrains etc did things with ease.
Thanks to Minty, Jim, Paul and Lynsey for leading us all
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1st Dec 2013 7:14pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247
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Great pictures Andrew
Excellent day and good to put more faces to names. If you saw the tree root sticking out into the track on that last climb you will know why you could not get over it on road tyres. An AT equipped 110 failed after you as well. It was easier in a 90 as you could get a bit of extra lock and just squeeze to the side of it. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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1st Dec 2013 8:24pm |
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| Andrew james Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Awliscombe Posts: 88
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Bob,
I think it was also very slippy mud, I could hardly get round the corner to get a good run at it. I turned, but kept on going straight on 
It was all fun, it's a nice challenge with not so grippy tyres. It just shows what you can do with good advice, and numerous try's. |
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1st Dec 2013 8:46pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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back home now .. big smile on our faces ... thanks for a great day out.
I'll sort out some photos and videos |
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1st Dec 2013 9:02pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247
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Had the same problem even with muds, on the drop out of the trees on the first run after lunch the 90 was going where it wanted to - steering was non existent
When we did the Exmoor challenge my team mate slid sideways down a side slope, there was absolutely nothing he could do about it, only the trees stopped him going over a drop. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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1st Dec 2013 9:03pm |
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| pope10001 Member Since: 15 Oct 2011 Location: Dulverton Posts: 489 
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Thanks for a great day out everyone, was good to put some names to faces.
Regards, Mark YOLO 1992 Defender 90" 1972 Lightweight 88" |
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1st Dec 2013 9:25pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7700 
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good to meet you last night Lee, Steve and Rob, hope you all had a good day and thank you to Steve for booking the meal, sorry if didnt work out for Dave and Darren - ear bashing for the pub i think! Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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1st Dec 2013 9:28pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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good to meet you too JST and your mates last night. we're planning on returning real soon.
you missed some fun in the woods today, tyre choice was key today, I think AJ did a magnificent job today
do you get much snow over the winter there ? |
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1st Dec 2013 9:37pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7700
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we have had a fair bit last couple of years yes. Exmoor gets the brunt too. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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1st Dec 2013 9:52pm |
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