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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: briann532 on February 21, 2014, 06:33:50 PM
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After years of talking about how good it would be to have our own campsite with that perfect spot by the river where nobody would bother us......................
I finally did it..........
We found the perfect farm being subdivided into lots of several hundred acres near Goulburn.
Right on the river with easy access and its a dead end cul de sac of farmland.......
2.5 hours from home to river.
Couldn't be happier.
All those threads of "#$^#$%" people who annoy, you, camp on top of you, etc etc, we can finally have total peace and bliss to ourselves in our own little corner of the world.
Also ordered our new Jayco to go with it.............. :D ;D :D
We plan to install a septic toilet system and a camp kitchen style structure with showers etc.
When its all finalised and done, hopefully get a few swaggers over to take the top off a few.........
Cheers all,
Brian
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Well done!
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Nice work, Congrats
I dream of having something like that!
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sounds great no excuses for noisy neighbours :cheers:
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Congrats :cheers:
KB
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Awesome.
Well done.
:cheers:
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Nice one
Now what street and river was that?
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Well done :cup: :cup:
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I'm green with envy. :cheers:
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Congrats well done mate
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Sounds like heaven mate :worthles:
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No need to wait. Some of us will be happy to help you decide where the facilities should go.
What was the address again?
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Just think, at $10 a night for swaggers how quickly the facilities could get built!!!.
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Cheers
Evo
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Just think, at $10 a night for swaggers how quickly the facilities could get built!!!.
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Cheers
Evo
Charging swaggers.............
Sorry mate - I don't work for the government...........
LOL.
As they say - friends welcome - relatives by appointment!!!!
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Charging swaggers.............
Sorry mate - I don't work for the government...........
LOL.
As they say - friends welcome - relatives by appointment!!!!
Haha good point. ;D
Cheers
Evo
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Awesome. Congratulations
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2015 Nat. Meet site?
Hands up all who say yes.
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Congrats, very jealous!
We've spoken for years about the very same thing!
Well done - what was that about the 2015 national meet?
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Briaan532
Best thing.
Over here in Wa my bro in law and wifes sister also bought a farm of about 400 acres and in a wooded area have built a couple of big sheds along with 2 toilet/shower blocks with septics and running water. Also has a big copper to heat water that is poured into a drum and winched into the air for hot showers. In summer we use a large coil of black 19mm irrigation pipe that provides about 40 litres of hot water. Big camp kitchen alongside a large pit fire that has had up to 12 camp ovens going. Plus a couple of 6 burner BBQs collected from verge pickups. June long weekend generally see about 20 or so of us up there and he pushes together all the old timber from the block into a bonfire. Kids run amuck on bikes, climb trees and toast marshmallows at night. After 30 years of camping alongside rivers along with everyone else it is a pleasure to have access to our own little patch.
We mainly use it during winter months when we can have fires .
Get a couple of old fridges that no longer work and they become perfect sealed places with racks for storing plates, pots cutlery, glasses etc out of the dust and dirt.
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Briaan532
Best thing.
Over here in Wa my bro in law and wifes sister also bought a farm of about 400 acres and in a wooded area have built a couple of big sheds along with 2 toilet/shower blocks with septics and running water. Also has a big copper to heat water that is poured into a drum and winched into the air for hot showers. In summer we use a large coil of black 19mm irrigation pipe that provides about 40 litres of hot water. Big camp kitchen alongside a large pit fire that has had up to 12 camp ovens going. Plus a couple of 6 burner BBQs collected from verge pickups. June long weekend generally see about 20 or so of us up there and he pushes together all the old timber from the block into a bonfire. Kids run amuck on bikes, climb trees and toast marshmallows at night. After 30 years of camping alongside rivers along with everyone else it is a pleasure to have access to our own little patch.
We mainly use it during winter months when we can have fires .
Get a couple of old fridges that no longer work and they become perfect sealed places with racks for storing plates, pots cutlery, glasses etc out of the dust and dirt.
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Thanks Diver, sound pretty much what we plan to do.
Can't wait now.
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Congrats.
We pick up the camper tomorrow.
My swag meet and greet.... Count us in.!!!!
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Oh the plans I have for our new farm. I knew I kept the parts for a wind turbine for a reason
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Living the dream :cheers: :cup: :cheers:
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2015 Nat. Meet site?
Hands up all who say yes.
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Hi Brian,
I take it that you are going to an Expanda if your previous posts are anything to go by. Am I wrong? Good choice if it is.
John
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Hi Brian,
I take it that you are going to an Expanda if your previous posts are anything to go by. Am I wrong? Good choice if it is.
John
Sadly - NO.............
I was as keen as, but the minister of finance decided she still liked the 360 views of the Hawk and as such we replaced it with ----------A hawk.
Can't complain really, I loved the old one, so I can't see any reason why I won't love the new one.
I was just a little keen on getting an internal shower and toilet, but now with the property we don't need one......
She has promised an expanda next though ;D
Cheers
Brian
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Contracts exchanged last Friday, and Jayco rang us up today to tell us the new Hawk has arrived........
They will need it for a week, then we can pick it up........
I'm as happy as , well a myswagger at a campfire.
Now the mods on the camper and planning for the farm start.
Off to have a look at tractors and slashers in a couple weeks.
Now all I have to do is find a way of stopping work and all is good...............
I'll get some photos up as soon as I remember to take the camera down with me....... :-[
Cheers
Brian
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Congratulations :cup:
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Bloody Marvelous, great move. :cup: :cheers:
Evo, your just.........dunno how to put it. Well, not good.
If your thinking caravan park rates, nowhere even close. ;D
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Great stuff mate. It's nice having your own spot, we use to use a small corner of the property years ago before the olds sold up. It was invite only but we didn't have anything flash, just a fire pit and a hole in the ground with a plank with a hole in it for the ladies.
Enjoy!
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Sadly yet gladly we are glampers not campers..............
So there are plans already for 2 10.5 x 6 metre sheds with toilets, hot showers etc etc. Possibly even throw in some travertine tiling if I get carried away......
We then plan the mother of all firepits with a specially constructed camp oven rack and pits.
Camp kitchen, Jayco carports and possibly even a beer fridge - Hoping the impending cuts to solar rebates will bring the panel prices right down again....... So I can run a decent S.P.S.
Yuppies glampers? Hell yeah and loving it............
Picking up the Hawk on Thursday.
I'll get some photos as soon as settlement takes place....
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I'm hearing you about the solar. We are wanting to build a place next year, a Quaker Barn and run off solar, no mains power at all. For the initial setup it will cost a bit but it will pay for itself in no time at all.
We will have to swing past when we do our Canberra trip.
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I'm hearing you about the solar. We are wanting to build a place next year, a Quaker Barn and run off solar, no mains power at all. For the initial setup it will cost a bit but it will pay for itself in no time at all.
We will have to swing past when we do our Canberra trip.
You'd be pleasantly surprised how cheap it is getting..................
Come July all bets are off with any rebates.............
Don't know what will happen to STC prices, but I'm betting equipment prices will come down even further.
Since I never sell to myswaggers (don't mix business and pleasure ) I can let you know...........
I just bought a 6KW system for my house to compliment my existing 3KW's. $4,500. German Solar panels and SMA inverter.
OK so I have to install and meter it myself, but even if you add install cost of a days labour plus metering its still damn cheap for 6KW.
I don't think it will be long before its extremely cheap and viable. Businesses are going to be the biggest winner as they can use the power during the daytime.
Hope you can swing by. Look forward to it,
Brian
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You'd be pleasantly surprised how cheap it is getting..................
Come July all bets are off with any rebates.............
Don't know what will happen to STC prices, but I'm betting equipment prices will come down even further.
Since I never sell to myswaggers (don't mix business and pleasure ) I can let you know...........
I just bought a 6KW system for my house to compliment my existing 3KW's. $4,500. German Solar panels and SMA inverter.
OK so I have to install and meter it myself, but even if you add install cost of a days labour plus metering its still damn cheap for 6KW.
I don't think it will be long before its extremely cheap and viable. Businesses are going to be the biggest winner as they can use the power during the daytime.
Hope you can swing by. Look forward to it,
Brian
i would be very interested to know where you purchased your equipment from...?
have just finished a skillion roof shed at my place and it is prime for solar panels... :)
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I use a wholesale supplier.
Sorry it's in Sydney........ :'(
But if you're visiting with a trailer...............
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I use a wholesale supplier.
Sorry it's in Sydney........ :'(
But if you're visiting with a trailer...............
Very interesting... We need to talk when we build. We are still a year or two away yet.
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Only just seen this thread, good on ya Brian.
like you say 2.5 hours down the rd, if you want to organize a working bee one weekend give me a yell....... even in winter lol...
BHG :cheers:
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(http://gallery.myswag.org/gallery/d/48803-2/IMAG1554+resized.jpg)
Our temporary campground............
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Just a teensy weensy bit jealous mate :cheers: :cheers: :cup: :cup:
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Awesome mate; I've always wanted to do something like this!
Aaron
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Living the dream!
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I was about to say where are the pics but then a couple of posts above you delivered. Have you got any more to show.
I love scouring the net and papers for weekender blocks around Goulburn, Oberon etc and dream. There is a great thread on the Ford Forums called acerage where everyone has posted their slice of paradise. One guy even bought an island and is building on it.
Might need to talk to you about solar too.
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I am lucky to have unlimited access to 10 acres along the Goulburn River in Jamison, Vic. Has 3 swimming holes deep enough to swim in, in summer and no another person around for miles and backs onto state park.
Big fires, loud music and partying all night, on the boys weekends away. :)
Also has a cabin that sleeps 6 people, for the winter months but prefer the tent when we go with the family.
No more rushing to get prime position at Xmas, Easter, Long weekends :) :)
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Where's the delete button? :)
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delete
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Nice and close to northern suburbs.
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So we were having 18 tonne of blue metal delivered so we can fix up some boggy sections of the track and level off a nice area for the new shed.
Young mate meets us at the gate and we were worried with all the recent rain, of him getting bogged.............. :'(
He followed us in and when we got to a 20 metre boggy section just before the entry he stops, gets out and has a look.
Now worries he'll give it a go, patrol got through no trouble in 2wd and it isn't deep. So he turns around to jump back in the truck, but before he gets there it bellows large puffs of smoke and croaks............. >:(
Won't kick over, wont budge...
So we now have a 30 tonne truck blocking the roadway.
(http://gallery.myswag.org/gallery/d/48807-2/stuck+truck+dalton.jpg)
Not too much of a problem except its blocking our neighbours access as well as ours and the shed was being delivered today
A 10.5 x 7 metre shed with 10.5 x 7 metre awning, so it wont be on a ute...........
Hopefully old mate can get his delivery truck around.
Still, I'm not complaining its moving ahead and shortly we'll have a shed with 2 x bathrooms and a wood heater inside.
Then its time to start building our Jayco "Docking Stations"!!! ;D
Couple of solar panels for power, septic tank for the dunnies and rainwater tanks and we'll be all go.
Love to invite some swaggers down when the track is fixed and toilets are ready........
Just make sure you bring beer........ :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I also deny everything of course, but I managed to get the tractor bogged to the axles on the weekend.
Definitely no photos - so don't ask........... :-[ :-[ :-[
It was handy having the front end loader though, I just lifted the wheels in the air and packed some tree stumps (chainsaw helped) under the wheels then drove out.
I wonder if a FEL can be attached to the front of the playdo or is Harold Screwloose would object ;D
Hopefully more photos after we hand move 18 tonnes of blue metal next weekend..............
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Bad luck about the truck Brian but soon it will be all a memory :)
I got a m8 looking into the shipping container homes. Apparently they are cheap and just slot together as they unload them. I believe there was a show on last month about all container setup and design.
Good luck getting the truck going again!
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I am lucky to have unlimited access to 10 acres along the Goulburn River in Jamison, Vic. Has 3 swimming holes deep enough to swim in, in summer and no another person around for miles and backs onto state park.
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You are very lucky. I love that part of the world. :cheers:
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Bad luck about the truck Brian but soon it will be all a memory :)
I got a m8 looking into the shipping container homes. Apparently they are cheap and just slot together as they unload them. I believe there was a show on last month about all container setup and design.
Good luck getting the truck going again!
We looked into the shipping container idea, but council will only allow 1 per lot.
You can get specific DA approval, but its adds cost and we were told it wouldn't pass.
Also we don't think a truck would get down to the river.
Its a good idea though and I've seen some great setups.
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I am lucky to have unlimited access to 10 acres along the Goulburn River in Jamison, Vic. Has 3 swimming holes deep enough to swim in, in summer and no another person around for miles and backs onto state park.
Big fires, loud music and partying all night, on the boys weekends away. :)
Also has a cabin that sleeps 6 people, for the winter months but prefer the tent when we go with the family.
No more rushing to get prime position at Xmas, Easter, Long weekends :) :)
Bullant 4x4 I look forward to spending Xmas with ya mate >:D
Swannie
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Bullant 4x4 I look forward to spending Xmas with ya mate >:D
Swannie
If all my plans fall into place? I'm hoping to have started "Nomading" for a few years.
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Brian hook the Prado on mate and move the rig. Pulled a 12 tonne tipper up our side drive with the Paj.
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looking forward to the weekend you actually invite the myswaggers, if in town will be there with bells on (now watching this thread with vigour). Cant wait to get the camper up again, been way to long.
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looking forward to the weekend you actually invite the myswaggers, if in town will be there with bells on (now watching this thread with vigour). Cant wait to get the camper up again, been way to long.
You're welcome to come visit, just have no facilities at the moment so its bush camping only......
We visit the pub on the way in on Friday night for a game of darts and a few beers.
Leave Sunday lunch.
We also can't accommodate too many as the track is getting churned up until we put some base down.
Cheers
Brian
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Sorry Brian for posting my stuff in your thread, back to you....
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Well Mark and I have been working hard and the road down to the river is now almost complete.............
We also set up a temporary shower and toilet block until the shed is built.
(http://gallery.myswag.org/gallery/d/48962-2/dalton+tempoaray+toilet.jpg)
It's rather nice to have a hot shower after working on road building all day.........
A few water tanks down there now with approximately 1000 litres of fresh water now.
Hopefully this weekend we can build a log bridge across the creek so we don't have to put the tractor on the track and tear it up.
Then we can finish levelling the site for the shed and get the septic in.............
For now though, we have a great bush camp, hot shower, toilet and endless supply of firewood.
The 6km drive to the local pub helps, but I really need to practice my darts................
When I'm busting my boiler working there on weekends, I occasionally wonder why? but when I read more threads of fools and bad neighbours camping, I realise it was definitely a good move.
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Enjoy it mate
Swannie
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I am lucky to have unlimited access to 10 acres along the Goulburn River in Jamison, Vic. Has 3 swimming holes deep enough to swim in, in summer and no another person around for miles and backs onto state park.
Big fires, loud music and partying all night, on the boys weekends away. :)
Also has a cabin that sleeps 6 people, for the winter months but prefer the tent when we go with the family.
No more rushing to get prime position at Xmas, Easter, Long weekends :) :)
Bloody awesome dude :cheers:
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WOW!!
What a way to live and enjoy this great country we live in!!
Keep the updates coming!!
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Looks good getting, envious. I want something like this for retirement...... abet 25+years away if you every need a hand and can give plenty of notice I would be will to assist/camp/watch the grass grow if needed and got me out of Western Shitney.
Enjoy the space
Jason
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This will be awesome once finished but a hell of good time when building it all. Your own piece of paradise. Very envious and best of luck with it.
Cheers,
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Wow, this is going to be a great thread to watch.
Enjoy every minute making your own bit of camping paradise.
Very envious
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Why are you over East? ;D
Do I understand it correctly that this is you home or is this your weekend away site?
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Wow, this is going to be a great thread to watch.
Enjoy every minute making your own bit of camping paradise.
Very envious
At the moment its just a private campsite. We do plan on inviting guests (fellow swaggers etc) once we have enough facilities to cope and the road is acceptable.
Didn't quite realise how much I'd fall in love with the town and if I can con the wife, we'll buy a house in town nearby.........
She seems to love $h1tney though for some stupid reason. ???
Anyhow, back down this weekend to build a log bridge across the creek, cook a roast and light a fire.
I just have to remember to take pics....
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I love what you have got happening here.
I always look in the Sunday Telegraph real estate section at properties and dream. Lo and behold in last Sundays paper was a 110 acre Weekender block at Taralga, 2 paddocks, 3 dams and good access according to the ad. Auction range $80,000+
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I love what you have got happening here.
I always look in the Sunday Telegraph real estate section at properties and dream. Lo and behold in last Sundays paper was a 110 acre Weekender block at Taralga, 2 paddocks, 3 dams and good access according to the ad. Auction range $80,000+
Mate, I looked for around 4 years on and off, but seriously for around 2 years till the right place came up.
Plenty around with no river, but it was a must for us.
Good luck with your search, but in the meantime PM me and I'll have a chat. (I'm in the NW Shitney too)