By Jeffrey B. Aronson
Oh the weather outside is frightful But my Rover’s so delightful When other cars won’t go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Oh, boy, it’s the beginning of December and this island has received its first substantial, it’s-going-to-stick snowstorm. The snow fell so hard and thick that the ferry service had to shut down when the radar systems couldn’t penetrate the snowfall. Then the winds picked up, the seas rose, and the ferry cancelled out for another day. Doom and gloom? Hardly! As a kid, I would have grabbed my Flexible Flyer and headed for a hill or slope. Now, I grab one of the Series II-A’s and head for any unplowed road or trail.
There’s something special about riding around in the snow. You do need to be careful that the several inches or feet of snow don’t hide something substantial, like a ditch, boulder or log, but all that does is force you to slow down – never a bad idea. (…)

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RN News editor Jeff Aronson and QE
Land Rover ownership is not for the bashful. Don’t become a Land Rover enthusiast if you crave anonymity. To quote Martha and the Vandellas, “nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.” A vehicle as distinctive as a Land Rover – any model will do – does not blend into the landscape; it stands up and testifies to your character.
In my case, the QE I, my ’66 Series II-A 88” SW, has drawn the attention of the family that owns and operates our local boatyard. For decades husband, wife and adult children have taken much glee in the condition of my Land Rover. Should one pass me in their truck while I am walking somewhere they will ask the same question. “Need a ride? Did it break down?” If I try and explain a simple repair to them, they will break down in gales of laughter to note they haven’t carried a tool in the family Ford Expedition since its purchase. (…)

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Story & Photos by: John Robison
Welcome to the Spring edition of Robison on Rovers. In my last column, I told you about finishing up my book, Look Me In The Eye. Since then, things have been racing along. You’ll be able to find the book in bookstores nationwide September 25th. It’s being published by Crown, an imprint of Random House. You can sign up for news or even place an order on www.randomhouse.com I’ve also got an author web site, www.johnrobison.com
My book tells the story of growing up with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism. For those of you who’ve met me . . . it’s why I seem a bit eccentric at times. The book tells the story of my childhood, and how I dropped out of high school but educated myself. I’ve talked about my first career, which saw me on the road with KISS and Pink Floyd’s sound company in the 1970s. You can read about my time designing electronic toys at Milton Bradley, and then how I started Robison Service. (…)

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