New Member in GA

[Jon_H]

Hello all,

I'm a Limey living in Atlanta, and came across your site while looking for military vehicle gatherings/rallies in north GA. I've always had an interest in modern military history, especially the vehicles, and am hoping to attend the rally later in the year.

I am the proud owner of a 1974 ex-British Army 1/2 ton Military Land Rover (aka Airportable, aka Lightweight) This variant was designed and built to strict MOD specifications and was never available to the civilian populous. Mine is FFR (Fitted For Radio) therefore is 24v, but no longer has its radios.

I've owned it since 2005, when I bought it as a non-runner. I tinkered and took my sweet time to get it running and road worthy again, and now drive it regularly out and about and to work.

It served in the British Army from 1974 until 1997. Initially serving with 2bn Royal Anglian Reg't until '86, with 4bn Royal Green Jackets until '95, then 5bn RGJ until '97 (the latter two battalions being Territorial Army/reserves)

Anyway, I've gone on long enough, I've got a lot of browsing to do around here.

 

[Jimma]

Hello, glad you found us. There are numerous activities going on this fall. The Georgia MVPA will be having a rally and show in the Kennesaw Mountain area next month. You can find info here or on thier web site. Also the 2010 Georgia Steel Soldiers Rally will be in Oct. Search for it on this site. This is a great group of people and I think you will find you can spend a lot of time here and have some fun. You might even learn something.

Jim
Hartwell, GA

 

[beanman1]

welcome to the club i live down south from you in the jonesboro/ stockbtidge area

 

[zyrtecx]

Welcome Aboard from N.C.!

 

[Chevytruck]

Welcome from Western Maine!

 

[CycleJay]

Hello and Welcome,

I am CJ, and I live in Smryna, near marietta, kennesaw, etc.

I have a 1985 Chevy Blazer M1009 CUCV.

Feel free to email or PM, so we can talk.

Good night,

CJ

 

[Jon_H]

Thanks for the welcomes guys

 

[SixSpeed]

Welcome! I'd love to see it at the Georgia Rally!

 

[airmech3839]

Welcome, from Augusta GA. Hope to see you in Kennesaw in a couple of weeks and then again in OCT at the GA rally at Durhamtown!!

 

[papabear]

That's a pretty snazzy unit ya have there Jon
I served with some British Soldiers at different times in my career and I gotta tell ya...they were some good troops
You didn't specify where ya are in GA...if you are anywhere near Columbus, Georgia...we need to meet.
If not...look in the "Upcoming events" thingy on the forum and figure a way to come to the North GA Rally!!

If ya don't...ya will always wonder what ya missed...and it will be alot

 

[papabear]

Oh...Atlanta...

I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack.

 

[SixSpeed]

I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack.

I believe its "brightest star in the shed"...

...or was it brightest crayon in the sky? Errr

Actually forget it.

 

[Bill W]

Welcome
I had a lightweight FFR once ( w/fairey overdrive) cool little vehicles

 

[cessnatwin]

welcome from florida

 

[RAYZER]

Welcome to the site from from sanford!

 

[clinto]

Welcome to the site, Jon. We're glad to have you aboard.

I have a group of Landy friends up here near Athens, although their stuff is mostly civvy. I'll bet they'd flip out over yours.

There will be 2 rallies this fall............ The Ga. chapter of the MVPA will have their annual Fall rally in Kennesaw. It's more of a "formal" event, with organized parking, voting, etc. Swap meet as well. If there is any kind of a trail ride, it will probably consist of a ride around town or something similar. Many of us will be going to that event (we're taking a deuce and a mule). Here is the link for the event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upcoming-events/54959-kennesaw-mtn-ga-mvpa-show-swap-meet.html

Then, in October, Steel Soldiers will be having our annual Ga. Rally. This is more of an informal event, with vehicle displays but there won't be classes or judging/awards for the displays. Decent swap meet (growing every year), camping, campfire, food services and some fantastic offroading. The information for this event can be found at the link in my signature line. On the official thread, there are links to prior year's rally threads, so you can see all the pictures and video for yourself and get a better idea of what you're in for. If you are looking for an opportunity to get your Rover offroad, this is probably the best time of the year.

Looking forward to meeting you!

 

[blitzengine]

Welcome to SS from Valdosta Georgia.

 

[wreckerman893]

Jon.....welcome from the Don of the Alabama MV Mafia.

If you don't come to the GA Rally I'll have to send Guiedo and the boys over there to break a leg or two.

You cannot have more MV fun than the GA Rally.....to add to what Clinto said it is the premier MV event in this area.

We will have a Military Kitchen Trailer set up and we will be serving some good old fashioned southern food and some Army Standards. I will be doing some cooking along with Mike (SCSG-G4) and other guest chefs. (See pic)

Papa Bear will prob do a least one "run by" in his red tutu and pink combat boots.....it is better if you have partaken of adult beverages when this happens.....it keeps the image from being seared into your retinas.

Come join the madness.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Welcome! Ditto to everything Clinto said. The GAMVPA Rally in September is great for networking, and for showing off your beautiful Land Rover you've got, without getting it all muddy and such. The GA Steel Soldiers Rally in October is loads of fun (from pictures and video, I've admittedly never been able to make it), especially if you like putting your trucks and vehicles to the test. I'd highly recommend both.

Again, Welcome to SS from another "Georgia Boy"

 

[neilhendrix]

Welcome to the site. Hope to see you at the Ga rally.