Alberta Land Rover Enthusiasts Club Forum
General => Events => Topic started by: binch on February 13, 2015, 11:14 PM
First Wednesday of every month
6pm to 9pm
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
cheers, Bill
Roger that
The monthly meeting for July is Wednesday July 8. It will revert to the first Wednesday in August.
Happy Canada Day
Hey Bill.... IIRC, you were saying the 7 pm is later than when most people show up. Can you clarify and I will update the first post.
Hi John,
A lot of people show up for 630pm, or even earlier, to grab tables, as it's now pool league night too. They didn't appreciate us dripping dirty motor oil over our turf so we try to book 4 tables and get some butts in them early. But we say 7pm officially on the notice so that people have a chance to get home and visit with their families. My thinking was...I didn't want any of the newbies thinking they didn't have time to get home and then there too.
Does that sound rational???? ahahhahahhahahah
Is there a similar group that meets in Calgary?
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There are no regular meetings, but if someone wants to start one up, I'm sure it would be popular. There are just as many members in Calgary as Edmonton. Traditionally, we have had more wrenching sessions and off road trips in Calgary.
The secret is to find a pub or licensed restaurant where a group of 15 to 30 people can drop in once a month, where the noise level isn't so loud and conducive to good conversation. "If you build it they will come" ;)
Great turn out yesterday. Three new visitors. A couple from Vega area. Heavy involvement in Discovery vehicles. Six. So us at the British Field Meet.
The other fellow is Jason's neighbor. Looking at getting a project car.
It was a good night.
Good to hear ;D
Quote from: B-Red on July 07, 2016, 10:47 AM
The other fellow is Jason's neighbor. Looking at getting a project car.
Wait.....are you suggesting that it's possible to have a Land Rover that isn't a project car?
Quote from: Matt H on July 07, 2016, 11:06 PM
Quote from: B-Red on July 07, 2016, 10:47 AM
The other fellow is Jason's neighbor. Looking at getting a project car.
Wait.....are you suggesting that it's possible to have a Land Rover that isn't a project car?
Is there such a thing hahhahahhah ;D
Whatever will they come up with next? ;D
Monthly gathering in Edmonton this Wednesday everybody. Come out and enjoy a summer breeze.
Good opportunity to see who is doing what next weekend.
Cheers
Good day fellows,
I would like to thank all those who have participated in the process to select a new club meeting place. In total, we had around 14 participants in the voting. The final selection was based on voting results, children access, gluten free de-alcoholized beer options, The central location was also considered in the final selection. Off course, good drink and menu options were also considered.
I am pleased to announce that our new location is :
Beer Revolution:
11736 104 Ave NW, Edmonton,
http://beerrevolution.com/edmonton/
Phone:(780) 430-4677
I will be making the reservation on Monday for a group of 20 persons. Look forward to seeing the Edmonton crowd on Wednesday.
Kindly,
Emad El-Zein
Hey Gang
The YESS is in desperate need for towels at the shelter. I have bought some and hope that
everyone coming to the meeting on Wednesday can bring some as well. I will deliver them on Thursday after work. Help a great cause. Let's fill the Disco. I'm sure they would be happy to take any food donations you want to make as well. ;)
Thanks
David
WE'VE MOVED AGAIN.......to our new haunt ;)
The Edmonton gang has moved one more (and hopefully last time) to....
Rosario's Pub:
11715C - 108 Ave, NW, Edmonton,
http://rosariospub.ca/
Phone: (780) 447-4727
https://www.google.com/maps/@53.5534932,-113.5243068,3a,60y,193.36h,88.41t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1soKDR3f9swP9udS1XKNZNdA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
This is a good local community pub that welcomes families. Food is good, prices are reasonable and they have lots of space to accommodate us on the first Wednesday of each month ;D
I look forward to seeing your smiling faces there (or at least talking about you while you're not...) ::)
cheers, Bill
Hopefully this is the last move, if not maybe we should consider approaching one of the Legions (there was some discussion about this at the ABFM)
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS - EDMONTON AREA GATHERINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
We will play it by ear as to when we can get together again. In the meantime....I invite everyone to have fun on our forum ;)
cheers, the ALRE EXECUTIVE
Good day fellows. I will be emailing the ALRE list a virtual link for a video conference meeting this Wednesday. Figured we can always catch up in virtual space if we can't meet in person.
Private message me with your email if you are not on the ALRE email list.
Cheers. Emad
Well folks, I popped in to the video "Gathering" this evening and I have to say it was pretty good! I could hear everyone and I could see everyone....but I don't have a camera and I don't have a mic. LOL. But there was a chat window in the lower corner that I was able to dialogue with the 4 other people that made it out there. Emad, Christian, Mike and John O. Only thing missing was my plate of pasta and a mug of something cold.
It was pretty good too, being able to listen to different conversations as well. Now it wasn't the same as having the whole gang there...but it was a good runner up, and I'm hoping we can see more folk out at the next one.
I popped in the Calgary and Med Hat Video confernces too...but sadly I didn't see anyone there.
Stay safe out there kids...... ;)
What was the purpose of separate conferences? I assumed there was just one.
I created the three rooms in case we had a large number. Each room can comfortably support 25 persons. However, spreading 25 over three rooms gives participants more chance and time to talk.
The google hangout platform is free with no time limit.
Zoom is free up to 40 minute time. After that they charge.
Cheers. Emad
Maybe we should just try one room to start and see how that pans out. It would be nice to see folks from all over our club in one room. If it does start to get busy maybe we can open a second room there ;)
One good thing about this 'meeting room' set up. It will prepare me for serious offroading in a new defender. I'll stay at home and drive the vehicle from my phone all the while participating in an online gathering, from the comfort of my lazy-Boy. I won't have to get dirty at all then! LOL
Bill will need to buy speakers and a mic before next month.
I can hear just fine. And I'm working on the camera so maybe consider it a blessing that I haven't got a mic hahahahhahahahhahha ;D
are you doing the virtual gathering again for May?
Jason
Good day fellows. I will be sending the ZOOM conference invite today to the club email list. If you don't receive club email, pM me here and I will give you the link.
I avoid posting links on public forums due to few intruders incidents with other meetings.
ZOOM is a good tool, Hick, our Parliament is using it to run the country. Look how that is working out ;-)
Cheers
Emad
darn it, I missed this due to a last minute commitment was looking forward to meeting members of the club. Hopefully June can be a live event.
Cheers
Jason
Just in case anyone missed this in the events page...
Hey Gang
We are going to have a go at a Meeting on Aug 5th. 7pm
It will take place at the Lansdowne Community league.4915-124st Ideally it will all be outside with safe distancing. We will order pizza for the group and some rabbit food. The food will be served by specific individuals wearing proper ppe.
Please RSVP to me at: davidmenard2014@gmail.com if you are coming out so we know how much food and soft drinks to order.
Attendees will be required to bring and wear a mask while dishing up inside the hall.
Hope to see you out.
David
We had a very good turn out this evening and the weather was spot on too! And bonus.....no mozzies!!!!!!
Great to see so many faces again ;D
October 7th Gathering . 7pm
It will take place at the Lansdowne Community league. 4915-124st
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lansdowne+Community+League/@53.4855872,-113.5405266,15.96z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x53a01f6fee5f6535:0x5b0b8ef3c684655f!8m2!3d53.4869077!4d-113.5454607 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lansdowne+Community+League/@53.4855872,-113.5405266,15.96z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x53a01f6fee5f6535:0x5b0b8ef3c684655f!8m2!3d53.4869077!4d-113.5454607)
Ideally it will all be outside with safe distancing. We will order pizza for the group and some rabbit food. The food will be served by specific individuals wearing proper ppe.
Please PM "Bumpydormobile" if you are coming out so we know how much food and soft drinks to order.
Attendees will be required to bring and wear a mask while dishing up inside the hall.
see you there ;D
Well folks, Looks like we can start to have our gatherings again.....Whose up for starting things up and having our first gathering for 2021?
I'll check with Rosie's Pub and see that I can reserve some space for Wednesday, July 7th from 6 to 9pm.
I look forward to seeing your smiling faces and hearing what you've been up to ;D
cheers, Bill
NEW LOCATION:
Rosie's Bar and Grill (NOT Rosario's)
6258 99 St, Edmonton T6E6C9
Basically it's on the SW corner of Argyll and 99st.
The Sherwood Park Radio Club has offered to come out to the September 1, 2021 Edmonton club meeting at Rosies to check radio setups and help find problems, tune antennas, etc. They will be there from about 1800-2000.
Excellent!!! Great way to get the CB checked and tuned to the antenna ;)
October 6th Gathering in Edmonton Area
Hi Gang,
I have been getting questions regarding the Oct Gathering in the Edmonton area...... The short of it is we will be going ahead with the Gathering at:
Rosie's Bar and Grill (NOT Rosario's)
6258 99 St, Edmonton T6E6C9
(it's basically on the SW corner of Argyll and 99st.
We will likely be sitting upstairs, in the private function room again.
PLEASE NOTE: As per current regulations folks coming out to Rosie's for the gathering MUST have proof of vaccination (with the second dose being more then 14 days previous) or a recent Negative (clear) covid test.
I look forward to seeing your smiling (but masked) faces out there ;-)
cheers, Bill
Greetings all,
Sorry for the late notice folks but Rosie's Bar and Grill is no more so we are having to move again.
We are now holding the Edmonton Area Gatherings at "ROUTE 99" diner
Route 99 Diner
8820 99th Street. NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, T6E 3V2
(780) 432-0968
We will meet between 6pm and 9pm (which is when they close) and they will do their best to sit us close together. Just let them know you're with the "land rover club"
Cheers, Bill
Hi Gang! We're going Nomad..... ;)
Looks like we still haven't found a new home for our monthly 'Gathering' for the edmonton area, so let's go nomadic for the time being until we find a new home for our 'Gathering'. For the upcoming 'Gathering' on Monday, Dec 1, 2021 I'd like to suggest the:
Golden Bird Restaurant
10542 97 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2L2
(great vietnamese food, with parking in front, on 97 street, or in the back.)
It sounds like their are a lot of projects going on right now and I'm looking forward to hearing about them. At our last gathering at the old Rosies there was talk of an ALRE Club xmas dinner. We'll have to nail that down so we can plot our demise Winking smile
So.....who's going to join me at the Bird on wednesday then????? The food is great and if you have room left you can try their avocado milkshake (don't knock it 'til you try it)
cheers, Bill
It's that time again....
Now that you all have you tans back from that warm spell it looks like a couple days of normal winter and then back into warm weather again.....
But we're coming up to the first wednesday of the month and it's time for our gathering again.
And it will be at the Golden Bird again, on Wednesday March 02, 2022. 6pm to 9pm
Golden Bird Restaurant
10542 97 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2L2
Lots of parking on the road out front on 97 street, or in the back.)
I'd like to hear from folks, to find out what you've all been up to. So.....who's going to join me? Let me know so I can give them a 'heads up' and book some space.
cheers, Bill
We had a great turn out tonite!!! About 14 people in all give or take. But we had a good chat about all things land rover. MF has offered to host the trip planning meeting out at her place (details TBA). So start thinking of trips, events, activities, etc that our members and their families can get involved with.
cheers, Bill
So...who's coming out for the gathering on Wednesday???? Besides me ;D
I'm thinking about it for sure. Here's hoping I don't forget, get distracted, have a child emergency or some other event to prevent me from coming.
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its an oilers home playoff game, so parking at the Golden Bird may be a problem
Never had trouble with parking there before, during their games ;)
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE
Greetings all,
Please note that we will be changing venues for the the August 2023 Gathering in Edmonton, which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW
Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
I keep forgetting ::) Sept 7th the next one?
Cheers
Jason
Yes, that's correct ;)
Greetings all,
We are going to try a different location for the next Edmonton area ALRE GATHERING for September 7th:
Superior Fish & Chips
6 Superior St,
Devon, AB
T9G 1E8
6pm until 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/superiorfishandchips/
They are the closest thing to a real "chippy" I've found in the Edmonton area and the selection is GREAT!
I know this is a bit out of the way but I think it's a great spot for a bite to eat and there's an Ice cream shop across the road for desert ;-)
Looks like Superior Fish n Chips in Devon was a BIG hit!! Even had folks coming from the far NE of Edmonton. The only was bit astounded by all the bodies that showed up as they are a pretty quiet shop. The owner was one of the original owner of Brits F&C back when it first started up and he's still making them that way. But his menu would make anyone from the far side of the pond proud.
cheers, Bill
Good fish and chips and brown ale :P
Edmonton area gathering on Wednesday April 5th.
Superior Fish & Chips
6 Superior St,
Devon, AB
T9G 1E8
6pm until 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/superiorfishandchips/
Greetings all,
Thought I'd send out a reminder of the Edmonton area gathering coming up on wednesday evening....
Edmonton area gathering on Wednesday June 7th.
Superior Fish & Chips
6 Superior St,
Devon, AB
T9G 1E8
6pm until 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/superiorfishandchips/
FYI Emad has found another potential option for our gatherings, located in Edmonton just off the yellowhead at 127st. I would like to get your input on this and see what you think. But for now we are still at superior F&C.....so come on out with you landies and let's chat about it ;)
For July 5th gathering we will be at Superior Fish n Chips again......
See you tomorrow :-)
Greetings all,
Please note that we will be changing venues for the the August 2023 Gathering in Edmonton, which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW
Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps..if anyone has the ability could you please post this info on the ALRE facebook page
Had a great time at the event tonight. Good to connect with the fellows. The cheese burger was excellent. Not a bad place.
Are we at Irish Club again for September 6th meeting? It isn't that far away.
I asked Bill yesterday, he said yes we were meeting there for the 6th.
LOL....thanks Chris ;)
REMINDER - Gathering in the Edmonton area at the Irish Social Club tomorrow (wed, Oct 4th, 2023 6-8pm)
Looking foward to seeing you there ;)
Reminder for this wednesday evneingGreetings all,
November 1st 2023 (6pm to 9pm)Gathering in Edm https://edmontonirishclub.ca/ which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
Greetings all,
Sorry for the late reminder for the edmonton area 'GATHERING' but we just got back from "Jolly Old" last night
Wednesday, December (6pm to 9pm) Gathering in Edm https://edmontonirishclub.ca/ will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Irish+Sports+%26+Social+Society/@53.5822291,-113.5409978,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x53a023f32a8a46d5:0x8be92fb9d66d5541!8m2!3d53.5821533!4d-113.5398025!16s%2Fg%2F1thsflyk?entry=ttu (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Irish+Sports+%26+Social+Society/@53.5822291,-113.5409978,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x53a023f32a8a46d5:0x8be92fb9d66d5541!8m2!3d53.5821533!4d-113.5398025!16s%2Fg%2F1thsflyk?entry=ttu)
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
Has it been decided if we are having a meeting on 3rd?
If yes, I assume Irish club again?
Bruce
As far as I'm aware the Irish Social Club will be open and usual on January 3rd ;-)
cheers, Bill
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sorry folks, but the Irish Social Club is temporarily closed due to Road Works in their area.
In the meantime we are going hold the February Monthly Edmonton area ALRE GATHERING for February 7th at:
Superior Fish & Chips
6 Superior St,
Devon, AB
T9G 1E8
6pm until 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/superiorfishandchips/
I have been hearing some interesting options for club trips this year and I'd love to chat with you about them, and get your feed back. Hope to see you at Superior Fish and chips.
Once the road works are completed we'll likely move back to the Irish Social Club and I'll let you know when it's open again ;-)
Greetings all,
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Irish Social & Sports club has had a water main break with subsequent flooding back in January. They have just had their damage assessment completed and are now organizing a restoration contractor. So...as you can imagine they are still closed for the foreseeable future. We will return there once we receive notice that they are open again.
In the meantime we are going to hold the March 6th Edmonton area ALRE GATHERING at:
Superior Fish & Chips
6 Superior St,
Devon, AB
T9G 1E8
6pm until 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/superiorfishandchips/
Chris's Jan 13 trip to the Ghost falls had a bit of a glitch in that mother nature decided to give us a cold snap that weekend. But undeterred, the trip was rescheduled for the following weekend, and by the sounds of it they had a brilliant day out!!! There was a D90, LR3, two new Defenders and if I'm not mistaken a jeep tagged along with the group.
Chris is organizing another trip Late March to Ruby falls. It's a has a couple of options to it so you have to go to the events section of our forum for more details www.http://alre.club/Forum/ . I also see that Damian is proposing a trip to Kakwa Falls (Grand Prairie area) this summer, and he's looking for interest. Again...for details check the events section in the forum www.http://alre.club/Forum/.
So....I'm looking forward to catching up with people and learning more of what interesting options for club /events & trips people are organizing for this year. I'd love to chat with you about them, and get your feedback. Hope to see you at Superior Fish and chips.
Cheers, Bill
ALRE's chief grunt & bottle washer
Is there a change from Superior Fish & Chips for April's meeting? Meeting is coming up in 10 days.
Yeah, Sure! Let's go for fish n chips in Devon again. Best onion rings around ;-)
IRISH CLUB IS OPEN AGAIN!!!!
In case you haven't heard the Irish Club has OPENED again after their water damage to the building back in February.
So...... here's your Reminder for the monthly edmonton area GATHERING this wednesday (June 5th)
6pm to 9pm
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/ which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
As per the previous post.....The edmonton area gathering (all are welcome) will be at the Irish Social Club on Wednesday, July 3rd 6pm to 9pm (roughly LOL).
cheers, Bill
IRISH CLUB IS OPEN AGAIN!!!!
In case you haven't heard the Irish Club has OPENED again after their water damage to the building back in February.
So...... here's your Reminder for the monthly edmonton area GATHERING this wednesday (Aug 7th)
6pm to 9pm
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/ which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
I'll be there! Finally back after missing the last 3 😅
Quote from: binch on August 01, 2024, 02:59 AMIRISH CLUB IS OPEN AGAIN!!!!
In case you haven't heard the Irish Club has OPENED again. So...... here's your Reminder for the monthly edmonton area GATHERING this wednesday (September 4th)
And we are permitted to bring along the kids here as well 😉
6pm to 9pm
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/ which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
(access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellowhead) and turn east on 126ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we'll see how this works out for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
Greetings all,
Damian's trip up to Kakwa falls was a hoot! Gorgeous trails through the foothills of the rockies, south of Grande Prairie. You can read about it and view the pics/vids on the club website under the events section. Gotta love it when you have almost all of the campground to yourselves!!!
The Great Pumkin Regatta and dog run.......Last fall we did an overnite camp north of Lac La Biche, on the old Conklin wagon trail and had a blast doing it. "One last hurrah" of the season... so to speak". It was so much fun I'm toying with the idea of doing that again on the Sat/Sun of the long weekend.
The plan is: We'll drive up Saturday Oct 12 in the morning, drive the trails in the area, camp overnight, drive a few more trails in the morning and return Sunday, Oct 13th in the afternoon. Maybe even organise a potluck dinner for Saturday evening. Back in plenty of time for the thanksgiving feast! Bring your boat (canoe, kayak, inflatable, paddle board, etc. and bring your dog along too....with a couple of towels hahhahhahah
If you are interested please let me know so we can make some plans.........
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It's that time again......!
Here's your friendly Reminder for the Edmonton area monthly GATHERING this wednesday (October 2nd) which will be held at:
Edmonton's Irish Centre
Time: 6pm to 9pm
12546 126 ST NW Edmonton, AB T5L0X3
(780) 453-2249
https://edmontonirishclub.ca/
Access to the hall is from 127st (one block north of the yellow head) and turn east on 126ave. OR From Yellowhead north on 124st and west on 126 ave. You'll see it on the SW corner....
Please mark this down in your calendars and we looking forward to seeing you there ;-)
ps.....if you have the ability.....can someone please post this on facebook too?
cheers, Bill
Sorry folks.....I've been so busy getting ready for our holiday I've forgotten to send out the reminder for the Edmonton area gathering. So here it is:
EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, NOV 6th, 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
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!!!
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 ;-)
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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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
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.
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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
REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 5th OF NOVEMBER👍
Greetings from jolly old.... I've been up in the North Yorkshire hills on two separate occasions so far and the views have been stellar!!!! Windy too.... And what's a trip into the dales without finding some idiot stuck on a steep switch back in a motorhome🤨
I won't be able to join you but I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming gathering on Wednesday.
EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Nov 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.
You can raise a toast to David Brandson for his success at the SGMT last month.
Cheers Bill
Greetings all,
You'll be happy to hear there are still lots of proper defenders running around the dales of Yorkshire and Durham counties. We've had a couple of snows and watched the pandemonium from the comfort (& safety) of our front room. A real hoot during the morning school runs when parents attempt to drive their little ones the 4 blocks to the school😂
Once again I will be unable to join you but I wanted to remind everyone of the LAST gathering of 2025, on Wednesday.
I'll be there in spirit👍
EDMONTON AREA GATHERING
Wednesday, Dec 3, 6pm to 9pm
Location is the IRISH SOCIAL CLUB
Irish Sports & Social Society (780) 453-2249
12546-126st, Edmonton
https://g.co/kgs/CYE9xpL
And children are welcome....
It's one block north of the yellowhead and east from 127st on 126ave.
This might be a good opportunity to plan an outing or play day😉
Cheers Bill