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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Terry W4 on April 19, 2013, 05:59:22 PM

Title: Hi from the ACT
Post by: Terry W4 on April 19, 2013, 05:59:22 PM: Hi all

Just joined. Hanging out for 13/9. This is the day I will retire. Yes day before federal election - whoopee. Won't have to handle a change of goverment.
Plans are to get rid of my loyal Honda Euro and pick up a 2008-09 Prado 120 and equip appropriately and a second hand hard floor camper. Then off for a test camp down the coast and then out to the Flinder's Ranges for 4 weeks.

I have been prowling this site, Pradopoint and ExploreOz for the pastfew days and weeks and have learned so much.

Interesting to see Mark (MDSimpson) active on PP and here. Met him whenj we both were mods on a photogrpahy forum. He does get around!
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: Swannie on April 19, 2013, 06:23:56 PM: Welcome aboard Terry, I only have about 30 years to go before retirement you lucky ba#$ard!!
Swannie
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: Jenko67 on April 19, 2013, 06:24:30 PM: Welcome Terry.. Enjoy the forum mate.
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: Redcherokee on April 19, 2013, 08:27:03 PM: G'day from another Canberran. Hope you enjoy the forum.

There are a few of us around here.

My number one tip for buying a camper is to hire one first. We hired a Tvan and a Johnnos locally and learnt from both.

Take next Friday off and do a four day weekend. Hire a camper and see what you like or hate.
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: areyonga on April 19, 2013, 08:43:06 PM: Quote from: Terry W4 on April 19, 2013, 05:59:22 PM
Hi all

Just joined. Hanging out for 13/9. This is the day I will retire. Yes day before federal election - whoopee. Won't have to handle a change of goverment.
Plans are to get rid of my loyal Honda Euro and pick up a 2008-09 Prado 120 and equip appropriately and a second hand hard floor camper. Then off for a test camp down the coast and then out to the Flinder's Ranges for 4 weeks.

I have been prowling this site, Pradopoint and ExploreOz for the pastfew days and weeks and have learned so much.

Interesting to see Mark (MDSimpson) active on PP and here. Met him whenj we both were mods on a photogrpahy forum. He does get around!

Welcome aboard and good to see another from the area. I retired last year and love it and have travelled a fair bit since. Big trip this year and next, got to wear out the Cruiser and Goldstream before I get too old ;D ;D ;D

Trevor
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: GGV8Cruza on April 20, 2013, 07:38:30 AM: Welcome to MySwag, keep researching and asking questions, you will narrow it down to 5 or 6 campers in the end

GG
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: D4D on April 20, 2013, 07:44:39 AM: Welcome to myswag, good choice of tow rig :)
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: Snow on April 20, 2013, 08:18:11 AM: G'day Terry and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: gowalkabout on April 20, 2013, 08:54:51 AM: Hi Terry and welcome, sounds like you will be starting off your retierment in a great way :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: CRW on April 20, 2013, 08:56:48 AM: Hi Terry and welcome to the Forum

:cheers:

Carl
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: KingBilly on April 20, 2013, 11:40:30 AM: Welcome to the tribe Terry. Wish I could afford to retire :'( Look forward to reading of your adventures.

Happy camping
KB
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: muzza01 on April 20, 2013, 11:52:10 AM: Welcome to the forum Terry. Good luck with your Prado and hard floor search.
Title: Re: Hi from the ACT
Post by: gazq on April 20, 2013, 06:00:32 PM: Welcome. Prado is a respectable choice. Mate of mine took his up to Cape York on the OTT. Had the least amount of problems.