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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405   
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Booked & paid for today (Thurs). So 2 LRE in Sept & the last trec from LRE of 2013 in October.. 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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7th Aug 2013 9:57pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8002  
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So 3 booked in then for the day on Sunday.
More than slightly disappointing if i am honest. it took some persuasion to LRE that we were an active forum and they should put the day on for us. Sorry the date didnt work for some put i was still hoping for some more coming along. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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21st Aug 2013 8:11am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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I have to agree James. There was a lot of interest but very low take up.
I know that Richard (Big Wheels), myself and the other forum member booked will have a good time 
Lucky we are not charged for PM's the number I sent trying to drum up support 
I notice in the events forum that it has now been opened up to the public. 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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21st Aug 2013 6:14pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17336 
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James, I am so sorry to hear of the disappointing take up, especially after the effort you and others have put in. It is pretty shameful, really, and doesn't do much for the credibility of this forum.
Were it not for the clash with the Dorset County Show, which I did make clear from the outset, I'd jump at the chance (we're listed in the program and advertisements so really can't get out of it). I hope those who do attend have a good day. I am sure you will! |
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21st Aug 2013 7:04pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8002
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it is disappointing, i beleive they will cancel the day as they can't run with 3 vehicles which is a crying shame. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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21st Aug 2013 8:23pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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The May Defender day had people not on this forum. 3 of us means only 7 more needed! Enough may join as its not until 8th Sept (& trecs have run with 6 or 7 in the past).
Perhaps 8th Sept is unfortunate as the weekend before school term time begins. If cancellation looks likely, perhaps moving to later September or October would be an option, if LRE WC can manage that? 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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22nd Aug 2013 8:52pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5663 
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It's also the same weekend as the biggest land rover show in the UK. And that's why I can't attend.
Andy |
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22nd Aug 2013 10:08pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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I think you've hit the nail on the head there Andy
Probably one of the worst dates it could have been. 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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23rd Aug 2013 7:18am |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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We're both trying to decide on which one to do
Didn't realise the clash of dates  It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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23rd Aug 2013 7:51am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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You know you want to do Exmoor Lee
I've booked the good weather again. 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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23rd Aug 2013 8:06am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5663
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I'd love to have done exmoor. But already confirmed place on club stand at show.
Hope there will be another opportunity. Andy |
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23rd Aug 2013 11:55am |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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Bob, as Defenders especially on this forum are enthusiast vehicles, can you point this out to LRE WC. They could postpone. I'm easy with any other Sunday apart from 20/10, which is the last standard trec this year, I've already booked for. 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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24th Aug 2013 5:57pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8002
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i think you will find the landowner is the one selecting the dates. the only 2 given to LRE were shown as above. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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27th Aug 2013 10:41am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044  
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Its a shame that there is low take up for this event and I'd like to thank those who put in the effort to try and get it going, but the original post was 18th June, I expressed interest in the 8th Sept on 20th June and again on 6th July.
It wasn't until 6th August that the date was confirmed (for whatever various reasons) and phone booking could be made, eight weeks is a long time and it didn't look like it was going to happen so, in that time other arrangements had been made to go to Peterborough show. I guess if the original post offered the option to book there and then that it would be oversubscribed! This is a definite 'must do ' trip for me and Mrs H so if another date can be arranged that we can book then I'll be on it. Cheers 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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27th Aug 2013 11:16am |
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