G'day from Australia

deanem75 · 6th April 2018, 02:23

Hi all, Have registered with this Forum, aided extremely helpfully by Pete

I've long been an admirer of the Rover 75 - but at the time they were "new", a young family & income couldn't afford one.....about 3 years ago, I saw a brilliant looking Connoisseur SE Petrol KV6 Auto advertised by a Melbourne Dealer that specializes in British Autos for sale. Sight unseen I phoned him & closed the deal that morning!! It had to be trucked across from Melbourne to Adelaide...so a few days wait. I can't express what I felt when it came off the truck.....absolutely beautiful, 26,000 kilometre "virtually showroom new" was in front of me & my "dream" had been fulfilled

Even now, it has only done 30,000 KMS & is still a beautiful vehicle - the best of the best of circa 25 cars I've ever owned.

I look forward to interacting with like-minded enthusiasts who find the Rover marque a "magical experience".

On a slightly less favourable note, I've been diganosed in the last week with inoperable Prostate Cancer......and have a long road ahead of me to beat this "vigorous beast" that has "escaped" the gland & extended its tenticles into other areas. While I'm "on this road", my mind will be driving my Rover 75!!

Cheers from Australia, Deane

Gate Keeper · 6th April 2018, 04:53

Good morning Deane, welcome to the club. It’s not just a club, we are like a family here, getting through the good and the bad times together. Yes, the Rover 75 is a beautiful car and there is a great deal of enthusiasm and advice on tap.

Ask away.....do a search in the archives or post up a question and someone will be along to help. I know there are members in Aussie land. Hopefully they will see your introduction and say hello. If you get the time, do post up some photos of your pride and joy

I am sorry to read about your news. If it’s any consolation, 3 years ago my younger brother was diagnosed with late stage Ca Prostate and went for a second opinion. Part of the cancer was removed with the “Da Vinci Robot” and what could not be removed, was destroyed by 35 radiations. We decided to put the chemotherapy to one side, in case it comes back. That was 3 ago and he is still clear. Positive thoughts to you in the days, months and years ahead. Enjoy the 75

deanem75 · 6th April 2018, 05:04

Thanks Gate Keeper, for the "warm welcome" & encouraging news of your brother's own battle with Prostate Ca........

I presume that photos have to be on an external server with an url link to them? Have a few

Cheers & many thanks again, Deane

Gate Keeper · 6th April 2018, 05:29

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Originally Posted by deanem75

Thanks Gate Keeper, for the "warm welcome" & encouraging news of your brother's own battle with Prostate Ca........

I presume that photos have to be on an external server with an url link to them? Have a few

Cheers & many thanks again, Deane

Great stuff Deane and thank you,

Some of us use Flickr. It’s a hosting site and it’s easy to use for old codgers like myself. My hobby is wildlife photography and I use Flickr to post up those photos.

Once your photos are uploaded to “photo streaming”, you create an album called Rover 75. From there click share and “embed” and then copy, then “paste” to your forum post...the photo is then displayed. It’s that easy. There is a section about privacy.

Here is a link which explains how to sign up for Flickr https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.wikih...ccount%3famp=1

FLYING BANANA · 6th April 2018, 07:10

Welcome to the fountain of knowledge. Do not be afraid to ask, what you might think as a stupid question, as a reply from one of our many experts will be winging it's way to you.
Sorry to hear about your other news but chin up, remember you are surrounded by family, friends, medical experts and now us to help you through.

deanem75 · 6th April 2018, 07:23

Thanks FLYING BANANA.......very much appreciated. Thanks also to Gate Keeper....checking out Flickr

hrissim · 6th April 2018, 07:46

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Originally Posted by deanem75

Thanks FLYING BANANA.......very much appreciated. Thanks also to Gate Keeper....checking out Flickr

Добре дошъл!

Welcome!
As the forum is more than for a 75/MG`s I`ll be glad to see some photos from Australia`s wildlife in the photography corner

PS: Up to now in this thread there are posts from 3 continents and 4 countries

planenut · 6th April 2018, 07:48

Welcome Deane, welcome to the Club, and well done with your acquisition of the 75. I hope that you enjoy it and especially, hope that you enjoy the chatty, personal forum.

Good luck in dealing with your health hiccup.

deanem75 · 6th April 2018, 08:03

Thanks hrissim & planenut

"I`ll be glad to see some photos from Australia`s wildlife in the photography corner".....well we do have lots of that, but rarely the belief that kangaroos hop down our streets, but where I live we do get the odd Koala Bear (which is a marsupial - not a bear), some of the 20 odd most venomous snakes......will have to get "snapping"

deanem75 · 6th April 2018, 08:14

It may be a little while before I get to the pics.....off for Surgery preempting treatment next Tuesday.......

Looking at Flickr - it's connected with Yahoo - I ditched my Yahoo Account after their major security breaches - which they didn't tell anyone about until after it became "public knowledge"

My ISP allows a "Personal Web Site" up to 1GB - so I might create one & FTP photos & documents via that avenue

6th April 2018, 02:23	#1
deanem75 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 1 Post	G'day from Australia Hi all, Have registered with this Forum, aided extremely helpfully by Pete I've long been an admirer of the Rover 75 - but at the time they were "new", a young family & income couldn't afford one.....about 3 years ago, I saw a brilliant looking Connoisseur SE Petrol KV6 Auto advertised by a Melbourne Dealer that specializes in British Autos for sale. Sight unseen I phoned him & closed the deal that morning!! It had to be trucked across from Melbourne to Adelaide...so a few days wait. I can't express what I felt when it came off the truck.....absolutely beautiful, 26,000 kilometre "virtually showroom new" was in front of me & my "dream" had been fulfilled Even now, it has only done 30,000 KMS & is still a beautiful vehicle - the best of the best of circa 25 cars I've ever owned. I look forward to interacting with like-minded enthusiasts who find the Rover marque a "magical experience". On a slightly less favourable note, I've been diganosed in the last week with inoperable Prostate Cancer......and have a long road ahead of me to beat this "vigorous beast" that has "escaped" the gland & extended its tenticles into other areas. While I'm "on this road", my mind will be driving my Rover 75!! Cheers from Australia, Deane

6th April 2018, 07:10	#5
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Welcome to the fountain of knowledge. Do not be afraid to ask, what you might think as a stupid question, as a reply from one of our many experts will be winging it's way to you. Sorry to hear about your other news but chin up, remember you are surrounded by family, friends, medical experts and now us to help you through. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

6th April 2018, 04:53	#2
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Good morning Deane, welcome to the club. It’s not just a club, we are like a family here, getting through the good and the bad times together. Yes, the Rover 75 is a beautiful car and there is a great deal of enthusiasm and advice on tap. Ask away.....do a search in the archives or post up a question and someone will be along to help. I know there are members in Aussie land. Hopefully they will see your introduction and say hello. If you get the time, do post up some photos of your pride and joy I am sorry to read about your news. If it’s any consolation, 3 years ago my younger brother was diagnosed with late stage Ca Prostate and went for a second opinion. Part of the cancer was removed with the “Da Vinci Robot” and what could not be removed, was destroyed by 35 radiations. We decided to put the chemotherapy to one side, in case it comes back. That was 3 ago and he is still clear. Positive thoughts to you in the days, months and years ahead. Enjoy the 75

6th April 2018, 05:04	#3
deanem75 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 1 Post	Thanks Gate Keeper, for the "warm welcome" & encouraging news of your brother's own battle with Prostate Ca........ I presume that photos have to be on an external server with an url link to them? Have a few Cheers & many thanks again, Deane

6th April 2018, 07:23	#6
deanem75 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 1 Post	Thanks FLYING BANANA.......very much appreciated. Thanks also to Gate Keeper....checking out Flickr

6th April 2018, 07:48	#8
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Welcome Deane, welcome to the Club, and well done with your acquisition of the 75. I hope that you enjoy it and especially, hope that you enjoy the chatty, personal forum. Good luck in dealing with your health hiccup.

6th April 2018, 08:03	#9
deanem75 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 1 Post	Thanks hrissim & planenut "I`ll be glad to see some photos from Australia`s wildlife in the photography corner".....well we do have lots of that, but rarely the belief that kangaroos hop down our streets, but where I live we do get the odd Koala Bear (which is a marsupial - not a bear), some of the 20 odd most venomous snakes......will have to get "snapping"

6th April 2018, 08:14	#10
deanem75 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 1 Post	It may be a little while before I get to the pics.....off for Surgery preempting treatment next Tuesday....... Looking at Flickr - it's connected with Yahoo - I ditched my Yahoo Account after their major security breaches - which they didn't tell anyone about until after it became "public knowledge" My ISP allows a "Personal Web Site" up to 1GB - so I might create one & FTP photos & documents via that avenue