Edmonton Monthly Gathering

[binch]

Hey gang,

Winter is well upon us and some of our older Landon's are in hibernation, waiting for a good reason to come out and play😉

While I'm the uk this week I won't be able to make the Edmonton area gathering this month I thought I could at least remind the rest of you that the gathering is still on....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, DEC 4th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL
12546-126st, edmontom
One block north of the yellowhead and turn east on 126ave.

I'll be talking about the trials that u missed LOL

Cheers Bill

Ps.  Was down in Swaledale yesterday and you'll be happy to know there are still lots of the old Landies kicking around on the farms and national park there!!!

[binch]

Well folks....it's that time of year again!    Big family gatherings, feasting til the wee hours of the night and happy times for all.  Merry ho ho ho to all of you and your families.

Gathering note for the Edmonton area folks.....The first wednesday of the month falls on Jan 1st so needless to say we will not be having our gathering then.  Instead we will move the January gathering to Wednesday, January 8th still at the Irish Social club.  I hope to see many of you there, to start off the new year proper ;-)

[binch]

Hey gang,

I wanted to remind every that the Edmonton area gathering this month is still on but moved to.....

Wednesday January 8th (second Wednesday) due to conflict with New Years Day.

And we have a pair of adventures coming out to join us!!!  Pat and Sophie Smallhorn (Jeffrey's kin from down under) tagging along with Jeffrey will be joining us for the gathering on Wednesday evening.    They are planning to take Jeffrey's S11a 88" travelling around the world, starting in Edmonton.  Come on out and join us as we learn their plans for their big adventure.

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Jan 8th,  6pm to 9pm (for january only)
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and turn east from 127st on 126ave.

Should be a very interesting evening!!!

Cheers Bill

[binch]

Greetings all,

Reminder for the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Jan 5th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.

I'm hoping Jeffrey might let us know how his kids are doing on there trip across Canada.    It would be interesting to hear about👍

Looking pears to seeing u there...should be a very interesting evening!!!

Cheers Bill

[binch]

Final reminder for gathering and trip planning meeting........ with updates to club calendar


Well...So far the two events/trips I've heard from so far are:

May Long weekend (May 2, 3 & 4) - Family Camp in the Cypress Hills in SE Alberta, with options for green laning and canoe/kayak - Organizer is John Oberlin.

May 10th -  vehicle prep and maintenance, with a specific section covering a specific repair like wheel bearings or similar project.    Organizer Bert at Sports Car Centre.

July 12th 10am to 4pm - Ultimate Car Show at Reynolds Museum at Wetaskiwin.   Family friendly car show with so much more than just cars, and the biggest car show in the Edmonton area. 
Organizer - NO VOLUNTEER YET

July 19th 10am to 3pm - European Classic Car show in Stanley park in Calgary - Organizer is Tom Frost (?)

(tentatively Aug 9) for approx 10 days total Alexander MacKenzie Trail  - Backcountry expedition travel over historic Grease Trail between Quesnell and Bella Coola, BC.   Minimum 4 vehicles. - Organizer is Chris Kramer

Sept 6th BC Roverlanders Founders Day Land Rover show in Chilliwack, BC.    Largest land Rover  show in western Canada with displays of a land rover from series 1's right up to the newest models, including many over landing vehicles set up for display.  There is a group camp on saturday night, at a private campsite on a ridge overlooking Chilliwack.   On Sunday there is an optional trail day that runs from 930am to approx 4pm.     Organizer is Bill Inch

Sept/Oct is the Sean Green Memorial off-road Trial at Lee Shonert's acreage.   A big family event where drivers and co-pilot's skills are tested going through a series of gates on tricky terrain.   LOTS of fun for everyone and lunch is provided and prizes for the top 3 drivers.   The winner from the previous year will be responsible for setting up the next year (but will always have lots of help available).
Organizer is Isaac Kerychuk.

Date to be announced - Spring Club run at Lee's place near Tofield.  Orgnaized by Dave Lovelock   (Details to come.)

Date(s) to be announced - Campout on the Conklin Road (north of Lac la Biche),   Random Camps on Crown land, with berry picking run in fall camp.  Orgnaized by Bill Inch  (Details to come.)

Date to be announced - Summer Club BBQ at Bert's place south of Ardrossan.  Orgnaized by Bert.   (Details to come.)

Other suggestions requiring volunteers to organize:
- Family BBQs
- Clinics (vehicle maintenance & trail side repairs, radio, winch, driving techniques
- Day outings
- Weekend Camps
- Tulip run
- Wildlife viewing
- ETC

If you would like to suggest something....GO FOR IT!    If you're not sure you are able to organize it I'm sure we can get you help sorting it out  :-)

See you wednesday evening

FYI  Camel Trophy vids will be playing

cheers, Bill

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April Gathering Wednesday April 5th

It's time again for the ALRE Annual Trip Planning Meeting, which we will hold at the same time as the Edmonton area Gathering on Wednesday April 2nd.   This is an opportunity for members to discuss workshops, potential trips, events, car shows, club picnics, family trips, fishing weekend,etc.    We rely heavily on our members' participation in making "things" happen each year.   So....If you have an idea or would like to volunteer as a coordinator for something, come out and ask questions, or give us some feedback.    If you are not able to make it you can send me an email with your interests and I will add it to the calendar, or connect you to an activity.   Our website www.ALRE.Club also has a section titled 'EVENTS' which you can add something to at any time...so there are lots of ways to get involved.
But PLEASE.....Get involved and make things happen!!!

contact me if you have any questions ;-)

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Reminder  for the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, April 2,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.

Maybe......we'll even get a camel trophy video playing on their projector ;-)

Looking forward to seeing u there...should be a very interesting evening!!!

Cheers, Bill

[binch]

Greetings all,

Reminder for the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, April 7th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.

I would like to remind our members to have a look through the events calendar on our website www.alre.club to see what events/adventures have been proposed, and to book a spot as soon as possible.

John Oberlin organized a brilliant green laning adventure down in Cypress Hills Interprovincial park, in the SE of Saskatchewan.  Pre-season trip staying out of the resort townhouses with spectacular weather and very few other visitors to the park.  It was almost as if we had the whole park to our selves.  Matt & Joy Huffadine came out from the HAT to joined us on Saturday afternoon for a run out to Ft Walsh as well.  It's a long drive down from Edmonton, but the Journey was well worth the time as we travelled down through the East of the province and had a great time of it.

Sad News.....The Vehicle prep & Maintenance clinic scheduled for Saturday May 10th has been CANCELLED to a complete lack of interest from our members.

Looking pears to seeing u there...should be a very interesting evening!!!

Cheers Bill

[binch]

Greetings all,

Reminder for the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

ALWAYS the First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, June 4th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.
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I would like to remind our members to have a look through the events calendar on our website www.alre.club to see what events/adventures have been proposed, and to book a spot as soon as possible.   If you would like to add something please let me know and we'll add it to the calendar👍

Saturday, June 14th (father's day weekend?) is the Edmonton All British Field Meet from 9am to 3pm.   There is a thread going on the forum of interested people but as yet no one has offered to coordinate for our group.   Any volunteers please?????

Cheers Bill

[binch]

Happy Canada all,

I wanted to remind everyone that the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

ALWAYS the First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, July 2th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.
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I would like to remind our members to have a look through the events calendar on our website www.alre.club to see what events/adventures have been proposed, and to book a spot as soon as possible.   If you would like to add something please let me know and we'll add it to the calendar👍

This weekend coming Chris is taking a motley crew on a 4 day tour of SE BC's Hot Springs and wild land tour.  I'm looking forward to soaking my toes :-)

July 12 is the Reynolds Museum Ultimate Car show and so far we have a half dozen participants.

July 19 is the Calgary's European Classic Car Show at Stanley Park.

Question.....Anyone interested in breaking out the canoe's Kayaks for a family paddle and picnic on the water, east of Edmonton?????    I'm thinking July 26th or 27th.  Please PM me....
Cheers Bill

[binch]

AUGUST 6th




Ahhhhh....We're half way through the kids summer break now,

I wanted to remind everyone that the Edmonton area gathering this month.......

ALWAYS the First WEDNESDAY of EACH month.....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Aug 6th,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.
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I would like to remind our members to have a look through the events calendar on our website www.alre.club to see what events/adventures have been proposed, and to book a spot as soon as possible.   If you would like to add something please let me know and we'll add it to the calendar👍

Chris' Wild Hot Springs tour in southeast BC was a great success!!!   3 Defenders and one LR3 did a bit of green laning, took a couple of Ferry crossings, visited some wonderful wild hot springs, drive up to a fire lookout tower for some spectacular views, hiked (uphill both ways LOL) into a gorgeous water fall and had really lovely campsites.   There's a great collection of photos, videos and drone footage for the trip (see the EVENTS section of the forum http://alre.club/Forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=nukl5u6m7tl6c5qu1ca4u37qcr&topic=2766.30

The Reynolds Museum Ultimate Car show lucked out with some great weather and the ALRE had a modest but proud showing of landies come out.

Calgary's original European Classic Car Show at Stanley Park was called off due to heavy rains and rescheduled for a later date.   Due to lack of interest from the club the event was cancelled..

COMING UP:

Aug 9th   Pack a lunch and throw your canoe/kayak on the roof of your landy.   Bill's organizing a 4-5 hour lazy paddle down the north Saskatchewan from Devon to Laurier Park, with an 'early' start on the river.    Contact (PM) binch for details.
Note:  If there is no interest for that date I'll likely do the trip on the Thursday, Aug 7th instead on my own😁



Aug 16th   John Barge is organizing a day trip to Waiparous (eastern slopes of the Rockies, west of Cochrane) for Saturday, August 16.  Off roading in the morning with lunch at Margaret Lake. This is a beautiful area with spectacular scenery folks!!!   If you are interested please PM Red90.


Cheers Bill
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[binch]

The August Gathering had a bit of a hic-up with the Irish Social Club being closed for summer.    But it's open again for the rest of the year....

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Sept 3rd,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.
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I would like to remind our members to have a look through the events calendar on our website www.alre.club to see what events/adventures have been proposed, and to book a spot as soon as possible.   If you would like to add something please let me know and we'll add it to the calendar👍. 

It's nearly time for the Sean Green Memorial Trials event...Keep your eyes open for the Date   

[binch]

The October Gathering is coming up at  the Irish Social Club...

EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Oct 1st,  6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB

Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL

It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.

AND

Our annual Sean Green Memorial Trial will be held this Saturday OCTOBER 4th.   Isaac or Dave will be sending out details this weekend sometime.    This is your opportunity to see what you and your trusty Landy can do.    It's a great deal of fun for driver and family.     The event is also posted on the clubs forum (found at www.alre.club/forum) so please send Dave or Isaac a note to let them know u are coming and with how many in your party so we can plan for food.

I hope to see you there😄

Cheers Bill