GBMUD Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I have been looking into what is required in order to run an event on greenlanes and found this document from the MSA. So, would twelve people be interested in some light greenlaneing with a purpose? I would propose that the event be open to (and completable in) any Landrover product (Freelander may suffer ground clearance issues and there may be some potentially scratchy foliage). Speed not an issue and simex, winches, lockers etc. not required. Minimal entry fee to cover costs only and include minimal prizes. For the time being I would suggest Wiltshire as a location since I live there and we still have some greenlanes round here. When would we like to see this event take place? Before Christmas could just about be done. What about the idea of camping out say, Saturday night and having the event on the Sunday or vice versa? I am flexible, suggest better ways of doing it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Chris,, yes please, game for a bit of fun,, camping !!! December !! you are having a laugh ! !! Maybe a sat pm run with a pub meal in the evening !! Route by tulips, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Yes please! before christmas or after, I am not worried - camping out in the months soon after christmas can be kinda chilly, but still do-able. I like the camp saturday, hunt on sunday idea. Possibly a suggestion, but how about using a scout hall or the like as the HQ. Everyone can sleep in the relative warmth, and they don't cost loads to hire. Porbably cheaper than a B&B and its nearly camping... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Friend local to me and I are interested in this.. Sounds like the level we are at... No winches or hardcore stuff... Just car, GPS and cold nights sleep ! We'd only bring one car tho... Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jenkins Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Go Ferret! And I'm in Londinium atm, but will try to make it back to Wiltshire for the event! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 You are such a woose Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 You are such a woose Tim That is one for camping then; Victor. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Sounds like a good idea - might even persuade the missus to do this one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Sounds like a good idea - might even persuade the missus to do this one..... sounds like you're sending her on her own bish! need a quiet wkend in do we? sounds a fun plan to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlander Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yep I would be interested, just up the road from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 OK, that is enough yesses to make it worth running. When would we like to see it happen? Before Christmas, between Christmas and new year or after new year? [Japanese game show]You decide.[/Japanese game show] Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 after xmas then we can still visit Salisbury plain just before new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Sounds like 30th Dec !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Sounds like 30th Dec !!! I am likeing that date too. Is anything else happening which may conflict? Off-road site days, other groups laneing on the plain etc.? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocKeR Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Chris, Can't do the New Year weekend, though am free for our annual 1st weekend in January gig probably. You're not planning on using tulips are you, no offense woosy TJ! The whole point of a treasure hunt is that you have to hunt out the route using cunningly crafted clues surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I ran one of these not to long ago, if you want any info please give me a shout. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 It is likely that the 30th is no good for me either I'm afraid... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 The whole point of a treasure hunt is that you have to hunt out the route using cunningly crafted clues surely? Ahh,, But i now about Chris's Sussex type miles !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Running it as a scatter rally is a lot better. Theres a no limit on numbers and you have less people going down the same route. I did enough questions that it would have taken 3 days to do them all . Another point is make sure you do not charge for entry as it will come under a lot of other rules. Donations are ok, you can not give prizes, but can give awards. Prizes will make you come under a lot rules as well. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 OK, that is enough yesses to make it worth running. When would we like to see it happen? Before Christmas, between Christmas and new year or after new year? [Japanese game show]You decide.[/Japanese game show]Chris Put me on the list please Chris, anytime around Christmas. (Whisper - B&B please ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm up for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yup ! stick me down an all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Running it as a scatter rally is a lot better. Theres a no limit on numbers and you have less people going down the same route. I did enough questions that it would have taken 3 days to do them all . Another point is make sure you do not charge for entry as it will come under a lot of other rules. Donations are ok, you can not give prizes, but can give awards. Prizes will make you come under a lot rules as well.Paul Paul,, over the years, have organized 100's of MSA club scatter's, 12 cars & road rallies etc,, but as we are a group of "friends" a lot of the rules do not need to be applied Think Chris had the idea, to run as a "Treasure Hunt" type of event, so being able to take in a few greenlanes,, running as a scatter, their "should" not be any defined route, and have no advantage of visiting more than 75% of the ref points Running as a scatter, you will have to put a "finish by" time, as you will always get the odd competitive competitor, trying to get as many as possible,(to the max 75%) hence traveling that bit quicker !! But agreed 100%,, run as a scatter can be fun,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1G UP Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Put me down for this event please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Me too Chris, if it's not too late ! Xmas holidays dates are good Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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