DrRob Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Went to the 'Plain this weekend for a spot of clay shooting nr Shrewton. What a fantastic place...!!! Anybody familiar to the area that would like to show us some of the "best of the bunch" lanes sometime? Preference is for 'scenic and long' rather than up to bonnet stuff....bored of that Easier to be shown around than get it wrong! I'm sure we can get a small group together quite easily.......... Meet at the Bustard Inn seems "the norm" Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sounds like a plan, I spent all day out on the plain on march 29th and it was amazing, lots of sun fantastic views and lots of army trucks, and even saw a plane on one of the air strips, Also there's nothing like green laning on the plain, the vast open spaces and the huge network of tracks, most of which dont appear on os maps, make navigating interesting. Im sure a trip or 2 could be arranged especially with easter and bank holiday weekends approaching so we should be able to get a decent turnout, maybe even squeeze in a quick trip to Imber Village Pick a date, and see whose can make it, I will be up for showing you about dates permitting. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Dan Brilliant stuff. I look at the diary and let you know. Maybe not a Bank Holiday though.... Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 if theres space for a small one i wouldnt mind coming along B) ill be home from 5th april - 18th april, but after that ill be around thanks jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray l Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Count me in anytime . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'll post some dates soon for Dan to confirm which one is good for him to guide us..... Work mate is up for it too in his 90 I'll be in the Classic once I've finished hand waxoyling it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchie_ Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I wouldn't mind getting in on this myself. Only been off road twice so far so a nice bimble over the plains would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 If you need a 'tail end charlie' then ping me a PM. I know the Plain reasonably well, but not well enough to guide. After Easter suits me better for dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Dan How's April 18th or 19th suit you? Either is looking good for me so far.... Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 How about the 18th, as i cant make the 19th, Also the 18th ties in with the plain newsletter Plain News Letter April 2009 This is looking like an there should be a healthy turnout, as I know of a few other trucks that are interested, I currently have a rough route in my head, and will hopefully be checking it out beforehand, to ensure that the tracks are actually there, driveable and has a selection of views and terrain, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Looking at the newsletter, the weekend of the 12th or the 25th would be better as the danger area at Bulford has some of the nicest lanes IMHO. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 just to add the confusion, i can do 25th jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi Dan 18th is good for me Bustard Inn @ 9am?? Or earlier if you want to get a full day in... What areas/lanes had you in mind? A mate might come in his 'shiny' P38 so scenic and non damaging only please or he'll kill me Waddya reckon? Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 How about a 9am departure form the Bustard on Saturday April the 18th. We should be able to cover a large amount of lanes, Im aiming to get out next week and check my route so can update you about the "scratchiness" but there are quite a few non scratchy lanes on the plain, The plan is mainly the westdown ranges, Tilshead, Chitterne, The german village, Westdown, possibly Berwick st James, We should be able to cover most off the lanes in the area, And I agree with GBMUD Bulford range does have a slightly better range of Lanes, but that can be saved for another day, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Dan Excellent, see you then. Don't worry about non scratchy lanes too much...he will probably not come. Will update nearer the time on the number of motors...probably 2 (who don't mind scratches ). Cheers Rob Bulford sounds like a plan for May or June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thuis should be a fun day out, If anyone wants to join us just add your name to this thread, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggie27_3 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 i will come along but only if it does not rain between now and then as i only have road biased tyres and i know how unforgiving the plain is when its wet! but i could always "borrow" a defender from work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchie_ Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Just been for a little drive with the missus, last minute we decided to take the dogs for a walk somewhere different, the breadknife suggested Salisbury plains. COOL. Off we went drove the big stoned roads then noticed the by-way signs and went off down a few, pulled over and walked any bits we were unsure of before doing them as we were on our own. My first time there and I loved it. Can't wait to go with poeple who know it well and know which are the permissable places to go. Dogs enjoyed it.. After the first puddle I did the macarena as you can see Dogs still loving it Bit futher down the by way was a bigger puddle, but had to go around that as a major getting stuck risk arose, so went around that and went through a smaller water trap Pulled over to let the dogs out and have a bickkie The handbrake started slipping so we had to stop it rolling down the slope... It was real hard, it's a heavy car.. Of course SHE's had her weetabix this morning... In action The next water trap She went wading Finished off with a rather bumping lane Then walk the dogs and off home. Cracking day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlue88 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The track in that last pic.....a friend managed to get a 110SV stuck in that (puddle) bloody deep tank tracks Had to go and recover him......at stupid o'clock at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretchie_ Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 It was cool. If it was right muddy I can see how you'd get stuck. I'm the first to back out of trying something, I'm paranoid of getting stuck while out on your own... But I'd love to go back there with someone else, a tow rope and maybe a winch ; ) I'd have had a go at the other bits, they looked REALLY bad like you'd just get stuck halfway in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 As the 18th is fast approaching, I'd thought id bump this thread and get ask people to add there names to the thread so I can get an idea of numbers, The details are 9am departure from the Bustard on Saturday April the 18th. and coming so far there are: Myself aka doda456 green 200tdi disco My brother aka scared green v8 rangerover Dr Rob Maybes: Jcwcooper white 90 and his mate in a vitara I will pm out my mobile number nearar the time, so that if you can make it you can let me know, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Dan Good idea. PM sent to you with my mobile number. I'll let you know if work mates will be joining me. Fingers crossed the weather will be like today Went laning round Petersfield today. Glorious B) Cheers! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray l Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I will be there . Defender 110 300TDi with all the knobs & whistles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 from yesterday,, Most of the plain was quite dry over the weekend , but a few prats found some places to "play" followed by a call to the wardens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I think I said I'd come if needed, but I am going to have to drop out of this trip as I have got to book an MOT for the 18th. Hope you chaps have a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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