The Rover-Landers of BC

Looks like I'll be taking the 7:45 ferry Friday morning, puts me still on the ferry but at Tsawwassen at 9:45, can't be to the rendezvous till a bit after 10.

Pete and I believe 10:00 am is too late a departure time so we plan on leaving no later than 9:00 am. I'm sure you guys will catch up. And Dan the event starts at 8:00 pm , 2 hrs before your posted arrival.

Your discussions of estimated travel and departure times reminds me of one year when we traveled as a larger group than normal to a Challenge being held in the Tillamook area. What had in previous years been traveled at a reasonably brisk pace by a smaller group in 5-6 hours took 10 hours when all was said and done.

Happy Trails!

Yeah, I just read the 8 pm start in the email. I won't make it in time to help Greg compete; hopefully someone else can fill that empty seat for him! I'll still be going down there, and I'll probably see you all Saturday morning, but until then, GOOD LUCK and HAPPY TRAILS! Here's hoping I don't see any of you between Vancouver and Heppner!

Ahh, Ok, I'll try to get going a little earlier to meet you guys for the 9am departure!!

Too bad I didnt see this earlier today! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

ok all packed.

Greg if you can catch us I am plannign at stop at the Whole Foods in Bellevue for food and lunch. Should be there around 11:30-12.

:sleepy1: :sleepy1:

I'm back!
Dave, Pam, how did you make out with the tires?
I made it to the ferry with about 30 seconds to spare. Rolled onto the ferry and they lifted the ramp. Got home before midnight.
From the OVH park to the Peace Arch I averaged 60 mph including stops for rest, gas w.h.y. And that's in a Series truck.

We got back to Vernon around 11 to pick up the pups.

The tire hobbled into Hermiston before we had to fill it again. Found a tire shop where the guy was there to do an emergency repair for someone else, but he was glad to (over)charge us too. He put a used tire on the spare, then we looked at the slow leak. Turned out it was a bent and cracked rim and not the tire itself. Anyone have a 16" Disco II rim kicking around? :wink:

We had a great time, and enjoyed the fun with you all.

cheers, Dave

Cmon guys...give us the results....waiting with bated breath.

We had a great time competing, albeit rather chilly. Thankfully they have a clubhouse/snackstand that they held Saturday night's dinner in and us Canucks spent until 11:30 in there as we simply didn't see any need to go out in the snow and sleet until bedtime. The Americans, on the other hand, were heading off to bed in their cold tents by 8 PM. Made for a long night in the tent. :lol:

There were a number of special tasks, and about 20 GPS points to collect. Doug Shipman from Oregon did the usual and came in first. Don MacDonald and I tied for second/third and Greg and Pete were somewhere further down the pack. All of us competed and finished the event, and then hopped in our trucks and drove 10+ hours back home.

In terms of competitors, there were 4 trucks from BC (thanks guys, very respectable), 1 from Washington and 4 from Oregon. Then there were a half dozen volunteers from around Oregon. One of the best things about the NWC is getting to meet the Land Rover enthusiasts from a much bigger area and discovering they have the same disease that you do. :roll:

Dave

Next year :(

Dave,

Did Doug partner with Steve Schoenfelder?

Craig

No, Steve and Mike Bach put it on. Chauncey was with Doug.

cheers, Dave

Why no photos posted to the Photo Gallery?

Yes indeed, why no photos of the NWC 2009. How about someone sends me some to post :?

HI Bill,

next time your in the neighborhood I have a CD from John Miller in Oregon for you to post!

I'll send you what limited pictures I have.

Later,
Don

I'm awaiting some photos from several sources, I'll forward them when I have them.

Dave

OK I have posted the photos Don provided sent to him by John Miller of the NWC 2009 in Heppner, check them out in the gallery