Sean Green Memorial Trials 2024

[Gardenome]

November 2nd is the date. Time is not yet confirmed but I expect a 10AM start. Will update you all once I know more.


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[lovejugs]

good afternoon everyone the date is set for November 2nd breakfast at the Denny's in Sherwood park at 800 and trials start at 10.00am Ian and i finished off setting the course today and it promises to be a fun challenging event. now for the fun bit could i have everyone hoping to attend PM me so i can get the numbers for food. Please let me know if you are driving the event or just able to lend a hand with marshalling etc. if you know a club member who doesn't frequent this forum much but might like to attend let them know and have them contact me. the more the merrier
Dave L

[binch]

I'll be there with bells on and I can help with the marshalling too

[binch]

So....who else's is coming out to play?
   
For those with stock Landies or newer vehicles there will be several tracks to use without risk to your body panels.  And if you'd like there will be experienced drivers there who can take a passenger seat and help guide u through the gates.

It's a great time for out for the family too!  dress warm and we look forward to seeing u there, putting your trusty Landy through its paces.   By all means being a friend.

Cheers, Bill
Chief grunt and bottle washer for ALRE

[lovejugs]

here is who i have so far Dave Lovelock +3
                                            Bill Inch
                                            Matt  +1
                                            Glen M +1
                                            Dave B
                                            Isaac K +1
                                            Wayne M
                                            Andrew W
                                            Lee S
                                            Ian G
Chris are you free that weekend ?
what about you Apu are you free ?

[Apu]

Looking like i might have to work. I'll let yall know if I can make it though.

[binch]

We need to know the numbers by mid day 4pm wednesday in order to the the food order in for everyone attending.   Hope to see you there....it'll be a blast!!!

[Apu]

Sorry folks. I will not be available on Saturday. Have fun. Cheers

[binch]

Even with the chilly weather and hoarfrost we had a great time out at Lee's place with this years Sean Green Memorial Trial on Saturday.  Dave and Ian set up some great sections that challenged the drivers just enough to make this it a lot of fun.  Ian wasn't able to drive his Series 1 but that doesn't mean it wasn't driven LOL.  The back was loaded up with kids and various drivers rotated through the driver's seat, with Ian riding co-pilot.  And you can't help but be amazed by the agility and capability of that little 60+ year old vehicle, even when loaded to the hilt with tomorrow's LR enthusiasts ;-)

Top dog of the day went to Issac in his 2003/4 Discovery 11.  Matt and son Jason came up from Med Hat in the "mighty Range Rover" classic and "Sam's mum" was over visiting from the south of France just to enjoy the 'balmy weather we were having!?!

Bert and the Sports Car Centre provided the box lunch from Acapella Catering, that we all enjoyed around the campfire by the "Old Cabin". And several of the participants offered up kind words of compliment & appreciation for the land that Lee Shonert allowed us to use.  Spectacular scenery to be playing in!!

There were many pics being taken out there so I'm hoping someone will get them posted soon.

And as for vehicle damage......I think Dave had to only issue I know of, with a bent track rod in the steering, which he claims happened "because it was the only part on the d90 that he DIDN'T paint". LOL  not an issue though.... they quickly pulled it off, bent it straight-ish again, reinstalled and kept going.
True tonka-toy magic!!!

Brilliant day out playing!!!!

cheers, Bill
ALRE's Chief Grunt and bottle washer

[lropchan]

Lloyd's photos:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.9125584824139586&type=3

They're on facebook, but you should be able to close the login prompt (if you don;t facebook) and view them.

And, here's the blurb I put with the photos:

With a delightfully warm fall and a beautiful Frday ahead of the event things were looking up for a gorgeous day for the annual Alberta Land Rover Enthusiasts (ALRE) Shawn Green Memorial Trials (SGMT) event. Well, the weather gods had other plans and while the group was enjoying a leisurely breakfast in Denny's the snow started to fall. Never to be deterred by a little snow and cool weather, the group assembled in the parking lot and made their way out to the event site.

With five courses setup there was plenty to challenge everyone. However, before anyone challenged a course there was a bit of housekeeping to take care of: sing waivers, build a fire to keep warm by, and receive the obligatory safety orientation.

With that complete it was off to the first course where, one by one, each driver attempted to navigate the course without striking the flags or shunting (basically reversing to realign for a better line through the course).

With two gruelling courses under their belts everyone had worked up a healthy appetite, one that was soon sated by a delicious box lunch from A Cappella Catering and provided courtesy of the Sports Car Centre.

With tummies full there were still three more courses to challenge the intrepid drivers.

As the days was cling to a close all was going well with no real incidents. That is until Dave, driving the last vehicle through the last course managed to hang his truck up on a log and bent the steering linkage on his truck. However, such a breakdown is a small hick-up for a group like this and the team (well, really just Dave) set about removing the linkage and field straightening it, a task where Ian's Series vehicle provided the right anchor by way of the hitch.

As the afternoon waned it was time to tabulate the scores and congratulate the master navigators celebrate their success.

As usual it was an interesting outing filled with fellowship, good cheer, and just a little friendly rivalry.

[Gravelgobbler]

Hey not sure if this is where I would ask this but I'm wondering if anyone has any more pictures from the sgmt event specifically of my passenger I was in the silver disco. He passed away last weekend and he loved cars so I'm hoping to get a pic of him taking part. He was in a black dress coat but changed into a camo jacket part way through.

Thanks
Isaac

[Red90]

Hey not sure if this is where I would ask this but I'm wondering if anyone has any more pictures from the sgmt event specifically of my passenger I was in the silver disco. He passed away last weekend and he loved cars so I'm hoping to get a pic of him taking part. He was in a black dress coat but changed into a camo jacket part way through.

Thanks
Isaac

Did you look through LLoyd's photos on FaceBook?

[binch]

Hey not sure if this is where I would ask this but I'm wondering if anyone has any more pictures from the sgmt event specifically of my passenger I was in the silver disco. He passed away last weekend and he loved cars so I'm hoping to get a pic of him taking part. He was in a black dress coat but changed into a camo jacket part way through.

Thanks
Isaac

Sorry to hear that Issaac!  By the smile I saw on his face at the end of the day, he looked like he was having a GREAT time ;-)

I've just sent Lloyd a note to ask.......

[lropchan]

Isaac, sorry for your loss.

I guess I never did post a link to the Facebook album with my photos from the day.

You can find them here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/12H7CpN2CNr/?

[Gravelgobbler]

Thanks he had a blast. I appreciate the pics I completely missed the link before I posted