12th Annual OVLR Birthday Party Date: June 24th and 25th Place: Silver Lake -about sixty miles west-southwest of Ottawa (See attached Map [directions available from dkenner@emr.ca]) Gen'l: The site of the 12th annual OVLR Birthday party will be more varied that past years. The property abuts onto two lakes. (ie fishing and swimming will be possible) There will be two campsites available on the property, one smaller one beside the lake, a much larger one a few hundred yards "inland". There are a large variety of trails from the very light off-road variety (street tires required) to medium and very heavy off-road trails. The property adjoins the Silver Lake Provincial Park, so there is a more civilised campground available for those who prefer showers and other wussy things (1/2 mile away). For the real degenerates, there is also a motel very close by with both rooms and cabins for rent (1/8 of a mile). Apparently fishing can be done in the Lake. Bring your own canoe. Who: This event is open to all Land Rover owners. However, noting a general rise in attendance levels over the past few years, there is concern with getting accurate counts of people so that preparations can be made. This is also the first year at a new location, and facilities on the Birthday Party site might be limited. This event is also run by a few volunteers in their spare time. (Unlike in the U.S.A. where Land Rover North America supported the Rover Owners of Virginia event to the tune of $2,000) In light of this, the Executive has decided that pre-registration will be required. The pre-registration form in included with both the May and June newsletters. If you do not pre- register, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get into the Birthday Party. The co-ordinator for this year is Jason Dowell. (819) 595-4593. Cost: $15.00 per person over the age of 12 years. $8.00 per child aged 6 through 12 Children under 6 are free. Note: The Silver Lake Provincial Park adjoining the property does not open until June 16th. Making reservations may be difficult. Please contact the Ontario Provincial Parks Authority for Silver Lake for more information. (They have campsites with showers) The telephone number is (613) 268-2000. The Ministry of Natural Resources does say that you can make reservations now. An alternate number is the Sharbot Lake Prov. Park 335- 2814 which may handle Silver Lake reservations. The Silver Lake Motel adjoints the Birthday Party site. For reservations call the Silver Lake Motel & Cottages at (613) 268-2511. The cost of rooms & cottages ranges from $35 to approx. $60 for a large cabin. General Times and Schedules: Friday: First people start to arrive at Silver Lake. People are free to socialise and do what ever they like. People showing on Friday are responsible for their own meals that day. Saturday: Breakfast is the responsibility of the participant. The first heavy off-road group will depart around 10- 11am. Any subsequent groups will leave at two hour intervals. The Heavy Off-road is expected to take about four hours to complete. Winches may be a requirement for all vehicles. In some of the swampy sections there is no room to turn a Land Rover to winch subsequent vehicles through. Children are not permitted on the Heavy Off-road. Lunch will be provided by OVLR. The afternoon is light, medium and heavy off-road sessions. The light off-road is expected to take about two hours to complete. No safety requirements at this time Dinner will be provided by OVLR. Evening is fireworks, more beer, socialising et cetera. Sunday: Breakfast/ brunch provided by OVLR. Light off-road, medium off-road for those interested.