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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ldsparrow on October 23, 2011, 08:18:05 PM
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Last Xmas while stuck indoors in Brisbane due to the constant rain, we came up with an idea to take some time off work and travel around Australia and explore this fantastic country. The original plan was to leave in August 2012 and travel for 12 months, giving us plenty of time to plan, but has now turned into leaving on December the 14th and travel for 15 months, and when finished relocate to Brisbane. We went into this never having done 4WDriving before, not even knowing there was really such a thing as an off road camper trailer, didnt know anything about LED lighting, travelling with a 12 month old, 12v fridges and I can carry on but you get the idea.
Thankfully I came across this forum and although I havent commented to much, I read through the posts every day absorbing the knowledge that is available. The questions I have asked have always been answered, and with all the new members coming online, there is never such a thing as a question where newbies such as myself get rubbished for it like I have noticed on other forums, everyone is happy to answer any question which is fantastic.
Now after the 12 months of reading and asking questions, buying a 4WD and doing a 4WD course, getting our Tambo 2 weeks ago, building LED strip lights and fitting them into the camper this weekend, buying security cables from Garrick, a first aid course from GLC and buying all of our necessary gear, we are about to go on our first test run this coming weekend, with 7 weeks to go before we leave on our great adventure.
So this is a big thanks to everyone for giving advice and being so persistent with newbies and sharing your knowledge and experience, and once we get started I know there is going to be a lot of question coming from me, and then with some experience I hope to be one of the people that can then help out the newbies coming on board. Be great to meet some of you on our travels as we are moving around.
Cheers, Lyndon
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Have a great trip Lyndon and keep us updated on your travels. I am sure you will do well and experience things that will last a lifetime
GG
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The great thing is you it doesn't matter where you are, as long as there is coverage, you can log on and keep us updated as you travel. :cup: Have a great trip.
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man I'm seriously jealous, Lynden if you get up to townsville give us a hoy, and we'll catch up ;D there are some great local spots up here :cheers:
troy
Ps: safe travels and remember your on holidays so you've got all the time in the world :angel:
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15 months on the road.....fantastic :cup: :cup: :cup:
I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip.
Keep us posted on your progress.
What a trip report this will be. ;D
Cheers
Parry
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We all wish we were coming along, keep us up to date on your travels.
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Please keep us updated. I am green, the trip sounds great and you sound well prepared. Enjoy!!!!!!!
:cheers: Cracka
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I agree completely...this site is full of people with vast amounts of knowledge that they will share with anyone. Most questions are answered already when you search.
Have a great holiday...I'm gealous but it will be my turn soon.
Pat
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Sounds like you are going to have a ball, if you have any issues while travailing with the Tambo give Keith or Amanda a call they will sort you out.
Cheers,
Richard.
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Totally agree! We're planning our trip to (fingers crossed!) start next year with the plan being to work and travel around Oz with our two kids (they'll be 1 and 2.5 when we leave). I love the friendliness and patience of more experienced swaggers and look forward to meeting some as time goes on. We've already had generous offers of help and we've only been on the forum a month or so :cheers:
Good luck with your travels...we'll be watching with interest!
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Good on you guys. Hope you have a fantastic time. Envious much :cheers:
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Enjoy Lyndon, just enjoy.
You make a lot of us green with envy. Please send back reports of your adventures for us all to enjoy!
All the best on your travels
Mark
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Thanks all, we are itching to get on the road now, its going to be a long 7 weeks...
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Enjoy and don't forget to post the reports and pics.
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have fun stay safe and send us a postcard:)