Dormobile Adventures: Large Binocular Telescope

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Large Binocular Telescope

Five Land Rovers visit the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT). The LBT is the largest telescope in the world and a permit is needed to visit. Over Memorial Day weekend five Land Rover were able to visit. It was a fun and interesting visit for all.

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AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Nice blog! Gorgeous dormobile!

Wanted to let you know I added you the blog directory at LandRoverGeeks.com.

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Let me know if you want me to change anything about the description of your blog or add anything or whatever.

And if you can link back to my site that would be much appreciated (-:

Regardless, nice blog, it is good reading.

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Susan PaytonAugust 6, 2010 at 8:49 PM
I was just blogging around tonight and found your blog. I must admit I never saw a vehicle quite like that one. Thank you for letting me visit.
Susan
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What is a Dormobile?

It is a camper conversion for various types of vehicles. I own a Land Rover Dormobile Camper conversion. It was done in England as a factory authorized conversion. The distinguishing feature is the tilting camper top that is installed. Most Dormobiles have this feature. You could buy one without the tilting top, just the fold-down seats and the stove and wardrobe.

Our Dormobile has the top with two bunks installed in the roof, a stove/sink cabinet, a wardrobe, and the front seats fold flat to make a full size bed.

Let Her Drive!

Since I started this blog many men on the various Land Rover lists have sent my husband emails. Many are amazed that he has a wife that enjoys the Land Rover because, lets face it, an old Land Rover is not very comfortable.

Here is how I got hooked. The first time I went out with my husband in his Series III, 88” Land Rover, I was miserable. It was bumpy, hot and dusty. After about an hour, I was ready to be done with the whole off-roading thing. James was clearly picking up on my miserable vibe, and said, “Do you want to drive?” I said yes, and he let me have fun with the car. He didn't criticize, and only groaned a bit when I ground the gears. The paint job was not as important as me enjoying myself. The result: I have been hooked ever since.

So, any time a guy says, “I can't get my wife to come”, I ask, “Do you let her drive?” Most of the time it is a resounding “No!” Almost all of the women I have met over the years that enjoy spending time in the Land Rover drive some of the time. So, if you don't want your wife to drive then you will probably spend a lot of time alone in your Rover. And she will never understand the money pit that your Rover will inevitably become. If she drives then she will want those upgrades, too.

If you want her along, let her drive!!!