b'CLUB SPOTLIGHT LAND ROVER OWNERS CLUB OF GIPPSLANDDarren Gee and his team from Heyfield PizzasSome parts were recently bulldozed as the tell-tale presented an exceptional celebratory lunch,corrugations were still everdent. After the bumpy comprising of beef and lamb roast meats and fourride we stopped at Wombats Crossing to enjoy our lovely fresh salads. This was followed by a sweetLROCG 30th Anniversary celebratory jam and cream platter that was not to be refused. Little fingerfilled sponge cake. The cake had survived intact delights to be washed down by an individualsseat-belted in the rear of our car. Officially cut by preferred beverage. A very big thankyou goes toour oldest Club member present, Terry Heskey. The Darren and his team for such a lovely meal that30th anniversary emblem was displayed on the cake would be the envy of many stationary eateriesto remind us of our milestone achievement and was across Gippsland. The meat melted in your mouthenjoyed by all.and the sweets were diet breakers. Well done. The afternoon was complete with the convoy With full and satisfied bellies, the customaryreturning to Maffra for those who wished, whilst Land Rover line-up photos were taken. Defendersothers travelled home via known back roads, lined up according to age and the Discos followed -informing the convoy of their individual turn off the Amarok sneaked in as well. A group photo willpoints via radio. The weather, the road conditions be added to our treasure trove of trip memorabilia.and the company of friends made the day both After saying goodbye and thanks to the caterer,enjoyable and memorable.the afternoon drive began with the customary river crossing with a low water level in the Avon River at this location. We then began the climb out of the valley. All vehicles into low range and rock and dust were traversed, travelling along Huggetts - Mt Angus track. We had a stop at Mount Angus lookout for views across North Gippsland and the valley below. There was speculation as to what the large building in the distance was, but we believed it to be the Maffra Milk Co-op. Many other 4wd adventurists were also enjoying the view. With 4wd fully engaged the driving was straight forward with good weather and road conditions. 22 TRACKWATCH| Summer 2024'