THE FIFTH ANNUAL ALL METAL DASH WEEKEND AND SWAP MEET sept.26-27-28

[rovertek]

DON FLYE land rover enthusiest will be hosting the fifth annual all metal dash weekend and land rover swap meet on sept.26-27-28 5 doe valley rd. Petersham, Mass. 01366 all LAND ROVER ENTHUSIESTS ARE WELCOME to join us in celebrating LAND ROVERS 60th birthday,free on site camping,swap meet, vehicle displays,tech sessions,off road adventures,driving course, good people and good times for all.

FRIDAY: check in,set up camp, visit local attractions,meet new people and say hello to old friends.

SATURDAY: swap meet starts,tech sessions with forest clifford on(30 mpg @ 60 mph )and les parker of rovers north on(series electrical systyms)and al richter on (steering box's and relays) in the afternoon off roading or compete on a short driving course.

SUNDAY:starts off with a green lane adventure to the local diner for breakfast and return to swap more parts,ideas and stories.

The event is centrally located in New England and is accessable from evrywhere and all are encouraged to come, suggested donation of $10 to help cover expenses.:thumb-up:

[Terrys]

Might be a good idea to repost the directions from, say I-91, or 2. Some of us memory challenged old farts don't remember stuff from a year ago.

[rovertek]

you can use <www.mapquest.com> enter your address and 5 doe valley rd. 01366 its simple to use and you can print out a map or directions from anywhere.....

[rovertek]

get ready its comong up soon.....

[rwollschlager]

is there anything we have to do to pre-register, or is it as simple as mailing in this form: www.roveramerica.com/Dash_Weekend_08.pdf (http://www.roveramerica.com/Dash_Weekend_08.pdf) ?

[rovertek]

you can pre register but not nessesary,just show up.....

[Blueboy]

rovertek,

are my 2, 4-paw drive Rovers (Labs) also ok in the camp area?

also, from reviewing the area, it appears there are some ponds/lakes nearby.

are any accessible and ok for them to go swimming? a tired Labby is a happy Labby.

last question - any facilities in the camp area?

thx for your help,


Jaime

[rovertek]

dogs are ok and there are swimming areas in town and will be (fresh) porta pottys

[Blueboy]

GREAT!

Thanks - we are pretty sure we'll make it.

Probably Friday afternoon.

Jaime

[Bostonian1976]

has the beaver pond flooded again this year? :)

[rovertek]

weve sure got plenty of rain but that only makes the off roading more challenging.....

[rwollschlager]

I'll have the keys to my dads sIIa 109 that weekend, and i'll be leaving southeastern CT at the crack of dawn.

[Les Parker]

So, how many folks are making the trip?
Need to know for breakfast scheduling, pse let us know soonest !!!




:)

[Tim Smith]

This metal dash won't be able to make it.
:(

[Jim-ME]

I'm planning on being there Sat. What time is breakfast?
Jim

[JimCT]

We are going to try and get there Saturday morning too, what time do things begin?

[NelsAnderson]

I plan on being there Saturday morning, but probably not until after breakfast.

[I Leak Oil]

My son and I will probably be there Friday evening.
Jason T.

[rwollschlager]

myself and three others will be there saturday morning around 8:30- 9:00 along with 3 dogs (most likely in one truck unless my buddy gets his range rover running)

[Blueboy]

the plan right now is for Melissa, my wife, and I to arrive Friday afternoon to set-up camp so count us in for Sat b'fast.

however, there is something that I will find out this Thursday that could change us even making the event.

nothing serious - just something that will effect our plans.

thx,

Jaime

[galen216]

One of these years I am going to make it to this event!

[Jim-ME]

Still waiting to know what time breakfast is.
Jim

[Jim-ME]

To anybody attending.
I have two 33X9.50X15 BFG MT's with much more than 50% tread left. If anyone can use these I'll bring them down. If not I'll leave them home.
Jim

[Les Parker]

Early bird breakfast, 7-8 am, I have to cut and shape a couple of sections for a "light" trial course, anyone else offering to assist, pleeeease?
Plus the Lucas diag. for post breakfast.

[Paul 84]

I'm planing on attending Saturday only. I will not be there early enough for breakfast.
Paul

[Bostonian1976]

the forecast is looking a little scary - this may have to be the 'rusty metal dash event' this year :)

should make the wheeling interesting!

[jt2930]

Yes, the weather looks interesting. I do plan on being there for breakfast and , Les, I'd be happy to help "cut and shape" a couple of section for the course.

John

[Jim-ME]

Due to illness I'm going to have to back out of AMD this year. Really hope to make it next year.
Jim

[Blueboy]

my situation has changed as well and we will not be able to make it this year.

try to stay dry and have a great time.

hopefully we can make the next one.

best,

Jaime, Melissa, Ranger and Sweet Pea (our four paw drive Rovers)

[Les Parker]

John,

Bring the Barbours and the wellies !
We'll see if we can cut a course in the lower field, after breakfast.
Its going to an interesting drive down I91 in the rain.
Don says there is going to be some tents already put up for the hardy folks who'll overnight there.
Lucas diagnostic machine duly tested and loaded, though the on board battery doesnot seem to want to hold a charge, darn it !

:(

[I Leak Oil]

Lucas diagnostic machine duly tested and loaded, though the on board battery doesnot seem to want to hold a charge, darn it !:(

Les, you don't seriously expect ANYTHING Lucas to work in this rain do you?!:p
Jason T.

[Bostonian1976]

is there an official schedule of events for this that I missed?

[Paul 84]

Had a great time Saturday! Good people, some nice Rovers!
Thanks for having me.
Paul

[rwollschlager]

Even though i was only able to make it saturday i had a blast and I'm already looking forward to next year. The guys from Maine were a hoot. Thank you to anyone and everyone who helped plan the event!

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v360/44/26/646291885/n646291885_1315198_6410.jpg (http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1315293&id=646291885)

[rwollschlager]

heres a couple more:
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v354/44/26/646291885/n646291885_1315412_6078.jpg (http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1315418&id=646291885)
http://photos-885.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v342/44/26/646291885/n646291885_1314444_720.jpg (http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1314445&id=646291885)
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v362/44/26/646291885/n646291885_1315296_3787.jpg (http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1315297&id=646291885)

[CliftonRover]

Sat was great, even though it rained I think everyone had a good time. Don thanks for putting the rally together. I would have liked to stay longer and check out some of the work others had done on their trucks, but going out wheeling with the guys from maine gave me a whole new definition of how to beat on your truck, and we had a great time.

[PileDriver]

Thanks for hosting this event Don. Glad the heavy rains wore off. Only took us about 7 hours to get home.......I am in a Rover Coma today.

[Les Parker]

Her's some of the pix that I took.
Sorry, none of the trial, I was busy marshalling.
Anyone have some pix of the trial event that I could have?

:thumb-up:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/23292765@N07/?saved=1

[rwollschlager]

Ive got some pics of the trial, later on i'll put up the rest of the photos i have from the event.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barnfind88/sets/72157607649824841/

[Les Parker]

Hello there,

We are preparing a report for the News, with an article by Don Flye, Halle Vail and myself.
Is it OK to use some of these fotos in the article?
Please advise,

[rwollschlager]

please use any of the pics i posted if they are suitable. The rest of my pictures ended up in the roversnorth gallery so the newsletter would be extra cool!!

-Robert