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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: thecamocamper on December 05, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
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Hello everybody
what has been your best experience of 2013 so far
or is there something that is going to happen before end of year
Rob
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B
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One of the best things was my daughters 21st last Sat. Great party with responsible kids. They grow up so quick.
Mark
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Brought a AWD sportage with towabar added, Daughter left home then Son left home and now waiting for first CT in 2 weeks. How good is life
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New Years Eve 2012 , The New year
My Birthday , Another Year
my achievements , This Year
My Plans , Next Year
The alternative is not good is it ???
Ho Yes & :cheers:
mayyoulive100yearsmayyoudrink1000000beers get plastered you bastard Happy New Year To You :cup: :cheers:
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At the beginning of this year I went out on my own and left my previous real estate company.
I was scared s...less in the beginning but it has been the best year and I've thoroughly enjoyed it!!
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the best thing this year would have been our 2 week holiday out to Birdsville and back again. things didn't go smoothly on the trip to say the least, but it's still great to get away with the family and go camping no matter what happens IMHO. yesterday our kids gave us (the wife and myself) a folder they had made at after school care, it was wishing us a Merry Xmas and inside was some pictures of what they'd been up through the year etc etc. on one page is labelled "MY FAVURITE MEMORY OF 2013 WILL ALWAYS BE".....one child has drawn a picture of a tent and campfire, listing "going to Cania Gorge Big 4 Caravan Park Water Park" as their favourite memory (which we did on said holiday), whilst the other has drawn another camping themed picture and written "Camping" as her favourite memory for the year
got to be happy with those response i reckon 8) 8) 8)
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We brought our own home. Acreage, shed and nice valley views.
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Waking up ever morning is the best thing for me
As some of you know I'm very lucky to be here ;D
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My first Lake Eildon Murray Cod. Another item off the list.
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Rob,
Ours would be our daughters 18th and sons 21st both events went off with out any rubbish, great kids having a good time with their friends and family around them.
Also the purchase of our long awaited dream of owning a Kimberly Camper, second hand but a palace to us.
Now to get out there and enjoy more of our great land.
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My first Lake Eildon Murray Cod. Another item off the list.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/05/vuge8ejy.jpg)
Cute fish , shame about the bloke holding it >:D :cheers:
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My first Lake Eildon Murray Cod. Another item off the list.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/05/vuge8ejy.jpg)
Cute fish , shame about the bloke holding it >:D :cheers:
my twin brother:-)
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2013 has been a hell of a year. A couple of major injuries to contend with but the highlight of the year would have to be the fact that we are ending the year having created a new family unit that is strong and can survive whatever Shit is thrown our way.
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My first Lake Eildon Murray Cod. Another item off the list.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/05/vuge8ejy.jpg)
ls this the Evil Twin Brother fish fondler we don't talk about ??? ???
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My first Lake Eildon Murray Cod. Another item off the list.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/05/vuge8ejy.jpg)
ls this the Evil Twin Brother fish fondler we don't talk about ??? ???
oh no, we talk about him alright. We're Gemini, one good, one bad. I'm not Him, nor He me.
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It's been a really bad year for us with bad news after bad news. Hopefully with our wedding just before Christmas we can finish off the year on a high and bring on a better year in 2014
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It's been a really bad year for us with bad news after bad news. Hopefully with our wedding just before Christmas we can finish off the year on a high and bring on a better year in 2014
hope it all goes to plan and you get to end the year on a high:-)
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Weekends & Holidays. :cup:
But apart from that, I've started 'giving back' by volunteering for QLPR (https://www.facebook.com/Queenslandlostpets) as well as becoming a Foster Mum for 'between home' cats.
And we've camped in the CT more this year than any before. That's always good! ;D
Kit_e
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Buying our first 4wd and camper trailer. Camping and exploring.
My 17 received an award from her school last night, which is the first award she has ever earnt, made me very proud.
Deciding to follow my dream and start fulltime studies in photography.
Finally starting my own photography business.
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Birth of first Grandchild was pretty special
Bought our camper trailer and found myswag :)
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Waking up ever morning is the best thing for me
As some of you know I'm very lucky to be here ;D
Very true Brett, we are also grateful your still here mate
Swannie
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Eldest daughter got married ! went off without a hitch :cup:
eldest son & partner gave me a grandson! also went off without a hitch :cup:
:cheers:
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Double congratulations!
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- Birth of our Second child
- Picked up the 200 Series
- Got accepted into University 3 weeks ago
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Triple congratulations
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We still have a wife and mum and she has no more melanomas!
Still regular checks but she seems to be in the clear.
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We both got our contracts at Chevron extended for another year
Looks like we will be in Perth a little longer but OK with that as jobs are getting tight atm
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We're waiting for number three child to arrive…any day now!
We also love the life we're living now….working when we want, spending time as a family. Life on the road is great!!
Lil :)
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We both got our contracts at Chevron extended for another year
Looks like we will be in Perth a little longer but OK with that as jobs are getting tight atm
Gorgan or Wheatstone?
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Being offered the chance to take a redundancy package and retire a few years earlier than I would otherwise have managed. It is only since I stopped working that I have realised how much it was getting me down. I recommend a life of leisure if you can manage it.
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Lost 22 kg, finally got the 120 Prado I have wanted for a decade and got a camper trailer. Expecting second child who is doing very nicely and got accepted to Uni. Oh and I also met the best bunch of people on earth, MYSWAGGERS ;D ;D. Can't complain about any of that
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1. birth of my twin girls in February
2. getting the redundancy from work few months ago
3 buying a CT (with said redundancy) and if it goes to plan - around aus working holiday next feb.
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What a great response..high's & lows..a mixed bag...
we are all in this life together & its these high's & lows that bind us..
wishing you all a joyous Christmas & a safe & happy New Year!
Wendy and Rob
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Finding myswag, buying our first CT (off myswag).
Looking forward to our first trip.
Happy and healthy. Doesn't get any better.
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It's been a low year for us. . . .
My wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer & will be lucky to see all of 2014 but the best thing we did was cash in her insurances so I could give up work to be with her. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Me being made redundant in Janruary of this year.
Stuck in a job that I didn't really like but was paying to well to do anything about it. LB was stuck in a job she was getting over due to comapny changes and the daughter didn't like her school and it was a constant battle to get her to school every day.
Being made redundant gave us the push to sell out house in Sydney and move to Orange.
Best thing we have done and ther eis no way we would ever go back now.
LB got a job before we moved, I now have a contract role that will almost certainly turn perm. and the daughter has made some really great friends at her new school.
Roll on 2014, we will hopefully be able to buy another place and stop paying someone elses mortgage off for them.
Bunyip
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we took the plunge and took 12 months off work and have been exploring this great land of ours since February, 5 yr old daughter has loved it, we have spent quality time with her before she starts school, we have all learnt so much.
Hubby and I are still happily married after sharing the CT with miss 5 yr old for a year.
Highlight of trip/year so far the walk in and out of Kermits Pool at Karajini National Park, WA, AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The best thing for us was I introduced my wife and daughter to camping.
Which lead to our first camper trailer.
There is nothing better then getting away for some quality time with the family.
Especially because the little girl is only 2 so she still likes me at the moment.
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We're still here. ;D
What a great year, so many little things fell into place and some that didn't, I guess that's life.
Watching the kids grow, achieving well at school and at sport.
Helping to host the National Meet.
Finding new tracks to explore.
The camper got a new Fridge & Tent section.
Out of 10 it would have to be 9.9/10 and you've gotta be happy with that. ;D
:cheers:
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We took the year off work, moved to Australia, and spent it travelling around with our 2yo son. It's been a great year, and I look forward to next year.
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I built my first trailer thanks to this forum, and then built number two straight after.
Now have bought the parts for trailer number 3..
thanks...
Peter,
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We both got our contracts at Chevron extended for another year
Looks like we will be in Perth a little longer but OK with that as jobs are getting tight atm
Wheatstone or Gorgon?
We were in the NT until May this year and doubts of viability of the refinery came about towards the end of 2012. Glad we jumped shipped considered they have recently announced it would be closing and so many of the people up there are awaiting to find out if they have a job elsewhere or just going to get a payout. Slowly getting used to an even smaller town (Onslow) but upside is we are seeing a bit of WA now.
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Given the news of full remission from cancer.
It doesn't get any better than that.
To anyone out there fighting this terrible disease, please stay positive and I hope that everything works out for you and your loved ones.
No matter what, and especially at this time of year; cherish who and what we have!
Mark
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My heart goes out to Pirate Pete and his wife, my thoughts, and I'm sure those of all Swaggers are with you both.
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My son survived Year 12, daughter has had a much needed sabattical ahter 3 excellent years at Uni, Bron's son had a successfull transition to secondary school, and to top it all off...
We have been fostering 2 wonderful 8 week old bouys for over a month!
Will be a very special Christmas this year. :)
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Wheatstone or Gorgon?
We were in the NT until May this year and doubts of viability of the refinery came about towards the end of 2012. Glad we jumped shipped considered they have recently announced it would be closing and so many of the people up there are awaiting to find out if they have a job elsewhere or just going to get a payout. Slowly getting used to an even smaller town (Onslow) but upside is we are seeing a bit of WA now.
Gorgon
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6 week touring holiday with the CT around Tassie.
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It's been a low year for us. . . .
My wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer & will be lucky to see all of 2014 but the best thing we did was cash in her insurances so I could give up work to be with her. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bloody hell Pete that's tuff mate. Good luck mate and my thoughts are with you all. Hope you have the best Chrissy ever.
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My heart goes out to Pirate Pete and his wife, my thoughts, and I'm sure those of all Swaggers are with you both.
Bloody hell Pete that's tuff mate. Good luck mate and my thoughts are with you all. Hope you have the best Chrissy ever.
Thanks guys.
I didn't know how wound up I was until the day I stopped work . . . .
Now I don't know how I actually had time to go to work, between looking after her, working on the garden so we have some where she can access in her wheel chair & taking her shopping as all her clothes don't fit.