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uch of the East Coast, from the South through New England, has finally dug out of a massive “snow bombogenesis” – just in time for the next one. As we write this, another storm will extend from New Mexico through Maine, dumping more ice and snow – perfect weather for my Land Rovers! To pass the time, Sighters from around the continent have kept themselves warm watching movies and videos, trolling social media and reading magazine and catalogues. We thank everyone for their diligence in sharing their findings with us!
SIGHTINGS ROVERS MAGAZINE / WINTER 2022
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Rule #1 — All Sightings receive recognition and our appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward only those Sightings that capture the unique qualities of Land Rovers as well as their owners, and display them in a distinctive way. Rule #2 — If your Sighting doesn’t really surprise you, it won't surprise us, either — thus, we can’t award you a mug. We're delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in British television programmes, British publications, films with British themes and shows about African safaris. These Sightings are appreciated, but not mug-worthy. Rule #3 — At an ever-changing date before publication, we close off the Sightings; for this issue it was December 15, 2021. If we've mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we might not mention it again. If you're new to the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue. Rule #4 — If you qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue. No more than two Coveted Mugs will be awarded to the same person per year. Rule #5 — Sightings that are Land Rover references in books go to our Literary Land Rover Editor for mention, but only when space permits. Rule #6 — Psst... email submissions — remember we can't send a mug by email. To be considered for a Coveted Mug, send us your real name and shipping address too. Rule #7 — Snail mail sightings must be sent to: Editor, Rovers Magazine, P.O. Box 90, Vinalhaven, ME 04863 Rule #8 — Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits he might have made an error. Let us know if you think you've been jobbed. 94
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atalogue art directors know that the presence of Land Rovers pulls in eyeballs. John Wilkerson, Frisco, CO, Ryan Easterling, Fairhope, AL and Curt Kolcun, [“no mug, please”] spotted an orange Series IIA 109” on the cover of the Martin Dingman catalogue [“Proof that good things really do last”]. Mike McNulty, Arcadia, FL, sent in a Westport Big and Tall catalogue with a Land Rover on the cover, and a tiny photo of a patina Series Rover on the cover of the Oobe Brand clothing catalogue. Eric de Rochambeau, N. Kingston, RI, found Land Rovers throughout the Overland clothing catalogue. Doug Crowther, Concord, VA, Ray Romano, San Antonio, TX, KC Jones, Santa Ana, CA, and Anthony de la Fuente, Encinitas, CA, noted a Birdwell Beach Britches ad featuring a Defender. Mike Olinger, Lockbourne, OH, spotted the Defender on the GenTeal catalogue
and website. Hans Van Lancker, Milton, MA, caught the subliminal message connecting a Range Rover Classic to the tag line, “A Bomber [jacket] for Grown Ups” in the Todd Snyder catalogue. Scott Tognocchi, Owings Mills, MD, credits his wife, Nadia, with spotting the Defender in the La Scala USA clothing catalogue. Bill Johnson, Macomb, IL, enjoyed seeing the Series II in the Yorkshire Dales catalogue. Carl Hedreen, East Davenport, WA, had the pleasure of having his Defender 130 double cab used on the cover of Flora and Henri, his “little sister’s” clothing store in Seattle, WA. Online, Quaker Marine Supply promoted its Gamekeeper Jacket with a handsome Defender 110 in the background, noted Jim Hutchison, Cambridge, MA [see Rule #6]. He liked seeing the model Land Rovers in the Liliput catalogue, too. Eric de Rochambeau, N. Kingston, RI, sent in a collage of Sightings from Stauer, Aether and an American Rifleman African-based article. David Russ, Lyme, NH, enjoyed seeing the Defender in the snow in the British-based Fat Face catalogue. Eric Brumwell, Bainbridge Island, WA, noted the German Land Rover 110 in the Dryrobe catalogue. Robert Alley, Marietta, GA, watched an episode about the Yaupson Wellness Company on PBS’s StartUp and was delighted to see both a Defender and a Range Rover Classic – on PBS! Eric Brumwell, Bainbridge Island, WA, spotted the soft top Defender in the movie trailer for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. PT Schram, Churubusco, IN, noted that Hagerty predicted Defenders would be one of 20 classic cars to increase in value. James Hutchison, Cambridge, MA, enjoyed seeing so many photos of Land Rovers in the Wildlife Foundation’s publication. Jeremy Vimislik, Seattle, WA, does not want a mug for his Sighting, but noted the Defender 110 on the screen shot of a phone cover ad on an Amazon web page. Robert and Jessica Jackson, Lewiston, MT, were pleased with the 80s Land Rover 110 with “Go Faster” striping on an Instagram post for Coleman
