Vancouver Island Rally In The Valley June 8,9&10 2018

[cbalme]

Hi Glyn, if you can make it to the campsite by 10 AM we will all still be there. Will you be joining us for the scratch run?

[Rob]

Congrats to the Balmes and their small army of volunteers for hosting the Rally in the Valley 2018. 2 good days of wheeling and evening festivities. Here's a couple of pics to prove we did it:

Posing in front of the steam donkey
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/40911675740_16599ec785.jpgIMG_5802 by green_rover_guy, on Flickr

Colin passing his series road test
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1735/42673181322_598dedf67f.jpgIMG_5839 by green_rover_guy, on Flickr

Tight parking at the tower
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1754/28848519008_4cb6be0017.jpgIMG_5795 by green_rover_guy, on Flickr

Rob's album https://flic.kr/s/aHskCGZBSw

[acg]

My kids and I had a great time! Thanks to the Vancouver Island crew for making our trip so enjoyable!!!

[Landsdowner]

Bruce from Victoria ... I have a couple of photos of you guys from the weekend... email me at [email protected] if you want them... Doug


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[obalme]

I would just like to thank Victor and Margret especially , and Rob and Lisa for all there work they put into the rally as well , and Shelley's parents Roy and Margret for letting us use there venue. It is the preparation that makes for a good event!
Also, would like to thank Shelley, Margret, Margret, Lisa,and Natalie for the wonderful breakfast

It was great to meet everyone and learn a few new things.

Happy rovering, Oliver

[BlkP38]

Great to see everyone again. Impressive turnout from (mainland) Canada. Shame I could not participate in the drives as to D2 is too poorly. But hey, the best of company, eats, organization and venue. Thanks to all for making it!
Eric & Sue.

[cbalme]

Thank you all for coming and making it a great event! It was great to see the regulars and meet some new people too!

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I got the full Land Rover experience as well and that motivated me to finish my project even more.

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This weekend wouldn't have happened without the help and time of Victor, Margaret, Rob, Lisa, Eric, my parents, grandparents and myself. Thank you all for contributing to make it a great weekend.

Looking forward to next year!

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[Bill E.]

Thanks to the Balme extended family and all the volunteers for a great weekend. Those of us from across the pond appreciate all the effort you guys put in.

Bill

[scraig]

Thank you all, especially the hosts, for the great weekend! We all had a great time! Thank you

[Roadqueen17]

Great weekend, thanks for all your organizing, great drives and awesome venue! Look forward to next year!


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[StuartL]

Thank you to all the Island Rover members, it was an outstanding weekend....

And congratulations to Colin for his first place finish at the Motorsport track on Sunday.

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[Glyn-T]

Another epic weekend! Thanks to the entire Balme extended family (including Rob and Victor). What an awesome 2 days of back country travel. All of you are amazing people to wheel with. Thanks to Matt, Rob and Oliver who let me ride shotgun on Saturday. The farm was the perfect, picturesque place to base the rally from and to camp out, especially in the trees!

I think I signed up 3 people to the 4WDABC, Chris, Rob and...? I want to make sure I let our Membership Chair know who paid. Also, I'm writing an article on the event. If anyone wants to submit photos that would be great. I saw many of you with a LOT nicer cameras than mine! Free magazine and credit.

Cheers,
Glyn

[ANDYD]

There are more photos now in the Gallery here ... http://roverlanders.bc.ca/gallery/view_ ... e=album653