Strata Florida & Happy Valley 12/13 March 2011

redhand said:

probably but I'll need to jump in with someone??

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Redwings?

The Mad Hat Man said:

Redwings?

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noo he's taken his back seat out. & don't fancy sitting in dickie seats all day laning?

carnt ya sit on the bonnet, or in the cubby box?

I'm so pleased my first posts went so well. Think I'll stay at home on Saturday and do some gardening for my own and everybody elses safety, and then go back to a forum where I felt welcome.

Donkey2 said:

I'm so pleased my first posts went so well. Think I'll stay at home on Saturday and do some gardening for my own and everybody elses safety, and then go back to a forum where I felt welcome.

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Here we go again.

Donkey2 said:

Thats a bit harsh - who said I was a newbie and who said I don't know where it is??

Having studied the U tube footage it looks like the lane isn't too difficult - dependant on prevailing water levels,

Long live the spirit of Landy comeraderie (however you spell it!)

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I've just seen some videos on youtube about giving birth.

It looks easy, i'm gonna give it a go.

Donkey2 said:

I'm so pleased my first posts went so well. Think I'll stay at home on Saturday and do some gardening for my own and everybody elses safety, and then go back to a forum where I felt welcome.

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Relax matey, loosen those Alans and get stuck in. Some of this lot still dine out on the time they pulled me out of the Wayfarer last year so it happens to everyone sometime or another.
Or maybe get stuck again after not learning the lesson from before.

It's all about experience and alot of experienced greenlaners and off roaders have a very short memory.

So come along and get some experience, as long as you've been sensible and keep to the track we'll pull you out.

Cheers Funky Kipper

All I wanted to know really is are there any real knarly nightmare bits on the standard Strata route that a unmoded 90 would have trouble with? assuming the rivers are at normal levels.

From what i have seen it is mostly stone track, are there any bog holes to trap the unwary - i remember dropping a front wheel down to the bumber in a 'small puddle' on the Gap road some years ago - and was glad I was with a mate then.

Donkey2 said:

Cheers Funky Kipper

All I wanted to know really is are there any real knarly nightmare bits on the standard Strata route that a unmoded 90 would have trouble with? assuming the rivers are at normal levels.

From what i have seen it is mostly stone track, are there any bog holes to trap the unwary - i remember dropping a front wheel down to the bumber in a 'small puddle' on the Gap road some years ago - and was glad I was with a mate then.

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after the bomb hole thre is some muddy/wet sections which you may struggle on if your unmodded 90 has road tyres fitted

Hi, Running on 235/85 BFG AT's. As long as I'm not going to bottom out I should be ok?

You won't struggle in an unmodded 90, even on road tyres.

Its been dry for a week up there, so the river levels will be low just have a look at the 1st couple you get to to be sure.

I've been through Strata in a totally unmodded Discovery and we have a couple of vehicles that regularly come with us that are on road tyres.

Don't take any of the abuse on here personal, i've not been on here long but I've realised that unlike most other forums, abuse is allowed on here, some would say encouraged!!!

cheers Crazymac - Obviously should have to put my thick skin suit on last night.

Thanks for the local knowledge, just what I needed to know.

johnlad said:

after the bomb hole thre is some muddy/wet sections which you may struggle on if your unmodded 90 has road tyres fitted

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he's in a 90 he'll be fine now if he said he was in a v-hall front****sa then i would of said stay on the main road lol

Funkykipper said:

So now it's getting closer, time to put the list up for the trip. Spaces for Sunday 13th March.

1. Funkykipper
2. Alby TD5
3. Bigbenny
4....................
5....................
6....................

We'll be taking in Happy Valley, Nat y moch and Strata Florida.

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hi funky had one drop out on saturday so there's
still 5 of us

O.k. Still on course for Crossgates at 8am tomorrow. How many have we got for Sunday?

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O.k. Still on course for Crossgates at 8am tomorrow. How many have we got for Sunday?

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yep see you there in the morning as for sunday just us 3 i think
ive still got to fit my cb in yet got back from work to late so going to fit it in the morning :doh: up at 630 for me then lol

Excellent, Shouldn't take long to fit a chicken box. I'll give you a call when I get close to Crossgates.

Funkykipper said:

Excellent, Shouldn't take long to fit a chicken box. I'll give you a call when I get close to Crossgates.

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nice one,,, wot time you settin of in the morning

Hi Benny,
Thanks so much for Saturday and your wealth of knowledge and experience, I think Matt had a great deal, saving himself at least half a tank of diesel by being attached to the back of you most of the day.

Had a brilliant time, couldn't have done it without you and Dixie, most fun I've had with my clothes on in ages!! Bex loved it too, hope to catch you on the next one in a few weeks?

All the best
Johnny

JohnnyBoy997 said:

Hi Benny,
Thanks so much for Saturday and your wealth of knowledge and experience, I think Matt had a great deal, saving himself at least half a tank of diesel by being attached to the back of you most of the day.

Had a brilliant time, couldn't have done it without you and Dixie, most fun I've had with my clothes on in ages!! Bex loved it too, hope to catch you on the next one in a few weeks?

All the best
Johnny

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lol hi buddy glad you all had fun it was a brill day out oh and night haha got home about 9:00 so all good and ive told matt its his turn to tow me the next time hope to get out again in a few weeks see you then