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| sweatysock Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 283   
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Returing to the Forum after a short Land Rover break....pitching up tomorrow from Warwickshire to buys some goodies and get back into the swing of things. Sweatysock
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9th Aug 2012 5:59pm |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941  
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Flying to Poland until Monday
 Looks like Peterborough show for me instead  ===================================
Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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9th Aug 2012 9:22pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3650 
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Thinking of going tomorrow is it worth it
for anyone whom has been there today is it worth a 1 hr drive each way and the £30 fee, there is nothing I particuarly want to buy (although Brendan has some bits Id like as do Mobile centre) and I dont want to go off roading just like to window shop DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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10th Aug 2012 7:11pm |
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| sweatysock Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 283
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Well, for me it depends. I pitched up from Warwickshire and had a good day, great weather and the normal stuff on sale and normal entertainment. I guess thats my only complaint, "same old same old" but as long as you are a avid supporter of Landy's then you cant go wrong. Personally, if I was not searching for a bargain (i was) then I would think twice. Perhaps it felt a little bit smaller than normal, maybe due to the initial postponement of the event. Dont know if this helps,,,,,sweatysock Sweatysock ------------- 110 CSW TDCI (Puma) 2007 |
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10th Aug 2012 8:33pm |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311 
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Tomorrow's weather forecast looks pretty good, so hoping for a good turnout for everyones sake.
I'm going along tomorrow with Bro-in law + couple of kiddies... No major purchases planned but I do want a good look at the new range of X-Eng security products. Bro-in law considering some Alive magic for his Puma I believe. I hope he does, then he'll be driving and I can have a beer or two Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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10th Aug 2012 9:03pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3650
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Perhaps we will bump into each other I do fancy getting X-Trouser as Ive ripped another pair of trousers squeezing in when parked in the garage (I would not be able to get in if I put weight on) does anyone know if you can take your Dog?? DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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11th Aug 2012 6:00am |
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| party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311
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Hi Rob, sure we'll bump into each other somewhere along the line.
Looking at the show website it says dogs are fine provided they are kept on a lead at all times Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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11th Aug 2012 6:20am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3650
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looking forward to in now all the best Rob DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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11th Aug 2012 6:36am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Just rolled back in. Caravan away, two trailers snugged away, debris in two 110's to sort out. Now have a few happy hours
to unload trailers, sort out boxes etc etc
Weather was good, stand was dry, apart from one spot which had a vehicle parked over it. Yes both visitor numbers and traders were down, however we did ok We did have more time to spend talking to people which is important to us.
So despite the doom and gloom merchants the show was NOT a disaster, ok it was not a roaring success, would just say average. So what will next years show season bring? Brendan |
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13th Aug 2012 4:18pm |
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| SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527
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Glad i made decision not to trade there this year
 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE |
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13th Aug 2012 4:27pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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My first year as a trader at Billing so I can't compare turnover but I have been to every Billing for the last 12 years as a visitor and helper on the X-Eng stand and this year was definately quieter with less people than previous years, however we (and X-Eng) still found it was 'worthwhile' in terms of money taken, contacts made and the 'exposure' received - it was especially nice to be 'interviewed' by LRO for a future issue (fame at last
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13th Aug 2012 5:23pm |
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| farmer giles Member Since: 09 Feb 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1299 
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i went on the friday (it always seams better taking a day off work to look at land rovers).
Although smaller and quieter i thought the "atmosphere" was alot better than recent years (sunshine helps!); it was like the show was 10 years ago.; and i thoroughly enjoyed it. now looking forward to Eastnor |
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14th Aug 2012 7:14am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044 
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First trip to Billing for me and mrs H, would have been there for longer but dates shifting messed that up.
Missed a few things I wanted to look at but never mind - nice to see all the other landrovers and what can be done to them. Nice to meet Brendan and thanks for the in-depth info on how to fit my wheel carrier, hopefully the bumperettes will be sorted and available soon so I can get it all done. Saw some nice leather covered stuff on FCX stand which Mrs H liked so may well end up with some of that stuff. Went back to get a cb after some lunch and procrastination only to find they had sold out so its back to the internet for that! Fortunately the 'show deal' will carry on so all good.
I guess having a bit less time stopped too much idle chatter with some exhibitors, which probably saved a fortune but letting Mrs H loose not such a good idea as she also now has a 'list' of 'improvements' to make as well (and different) to mine, her eye was caught by some of the nice low tuned 90's but we can't justify three land rovers can we now? So all in all a good day out, passed silverstone on the way back where it looks like there was a Ford show, several pulled over in the lay-bys with bonnets up so maybe some 'tuning' gone on (no broken down LR's though!)
DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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14th Aug 2012 11:33am |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1033
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I was admiring your USW as you were driving out Mr H, too far away to call out and only realised it was you when I saw the Westover wheelcover
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14th Aug 2012 11:41am |
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