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Offline Fridge Magnet

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New Camper
« on: February 23, 2012, 02:22:30 AM »
Hi Everyone,

Bought my first camper trailer a couple of months ago  ;D. Just a second (third?) hand semi off/on road with an oztrail 9 tent. Already been camping in the Otways and the Grampians lots. I know that this is an offroad forum but I'm wondering how much better it can get??  All I can think about is getting away again, sitting round a fire, exploring the surrounds, catching a fish for dinner, afternoon naps with my girl and boy.  It's a pleasure to read all your great info and feel like I'm camping even when I'm not. Cheers  :cheers:   
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2012, 04:14:00 AM »
Fridge Magnet
Welcome to MySwag . Congrats on the CT & finding us . Ther are many places to tow your CT from Van parks  :-[ to the bush  ;D . As long as you & yours get out & about thats the way to go , then post the pics . There are no silly questions here only unasked , so dont be bashful if you want to know ask . Buckle up & enjoy the madness  :cheers:
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2012, 04:52:34 AM »
Welcome Fridgie,
Your hooked and we don't even have to reel you in :cup:

I hope you enjoy your time here.

Cheers
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 05:23:58 AM »
G'day Fridge Magnet
Welcome to the forum.I like your intro.You're going to fit in real well here.
Enjoy the chat and ask away mate

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 06:00:32 AM »
Welcome to the Forum Fridge Magnet, sounds as though you have it all sorted  ;D

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 08:35:00 AM »
I'm with you Fridge Magnet. This place tides you over between trips and just gives you ideas for me. I have such a big list now. Oh and welcome.

Cheers
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 08:38:45 AM »
Welcome Fridge Magnet.

Sounds like youre Western Victorian based - nice area of the state.

Enjoy your stay at the myswag "virtual" campfire.

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 09:23:25 AM »
To My Swag Fridge Magnet sounds like your getting out and doing it some pics would be nice  :cheers:
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2012, 10:00:19 AM »
Thanks for the welcome everyone  :cheers:

Got a copy of camps 6 the same day I bought the camper (saw it recommended here  :cup:) and have been giving it a flogging ever since, best 30 bucks I ever spent.

Since November we've been to:

Yambuk (Gummy shark off the beach)
Nelson (Bream in the Glenelg) 
Johanna (Aussie Salmon)
Princetown (ditto)
Port Fairy (caffe latte)
Blanket Bay (Magic!!)
Killarney (Garfish and abalone)
Lake Fyans (Yabbies!)
Mount Richmond and Lake Monibeong (Discovery Bay - beautiful)
Kennett River (Burgers and rain)

and heading to Stevensons Falls (will post some pics) next weekend (hopefully some nice Gellibrand trout or a blackfish or two). Just loving life with the camper and wouldn't be doing it without lots of inspiration and great tips from this forum, so thanks to everyone here. Hope to see some of you out and about one day!  :cup:
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2012, 10:16:24 AM »
Welcome aboard Fridge Magnet (intriguing name BTW),

Looks like you're 'living the dream'... well my dream anyway.    Certainly setting a bench mark for most of us.

You've triggered my interest re the Camps 6 book.  How'd you manage to pick one up for that price??

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2012, 10:23:16 AM »
G'day and welcome Fridge Magnet,
Sounds as tho you are having an absolute blast, good on you.
Look forward to pics from some of your trips.

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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2012, 10:33:02 AM »
Welcome Fridge Magnet, love the name, is there a story behind it?

Gotta say though
:worthles:

8)


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Re: New Camper
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2012, 10:39:01 AM »
Quote from: LJs GQ on February 23, 2012, 10:16:24 AM
  How'd you manage to pick one up for that price??

LJ

Hi LJ, thanks for the welcome, I picked up a copy that had had something spilt on it from the RACV shop in Warrnambool. I don't mind, it makes me look like a seasoned camper  8) and has copped a lot worse since.  My wife dubbed me a fridge magnet once because she reckons I was practically stuck to the one in the shed, my mates got hold of it and it seems to have stuck  ???  . Although I do enjoy the odd beer it's not as bad as it sounds...really...
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2012, 10:47:38 AM »
There is a thread on forum names, I reckon that deserves to go in there!

Classic.  ;D ;D

See:

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=7104.msg274320#msg274320

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2012, 10:48:04 AM »
Quote from: Fridge Magnet on February 23, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
I picked up a copy that had had something spilt on it from the RACV shop in Warrnambool.

Righto, I'm off to my local RACV shop.  (Might grab a coffee on the way there.  Bit thirsty...  :angel: )

Quote from: Fridge Magnet on February 23, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
Although I do enjoy the odd beer it's not as bad as it sounds...really...

Sure, I believe you... I really do.  >:D

LJ
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2012, 06:20:20 PM »
welcombe fridge magnet to myswag the fridge in the garage a must cheers
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2012, 11:16:16 PM »
Welcome Fridge Magnet.

I am also new to the forum (G'day from Wagga intro not that long ago) and yes, a very good forum name "fridge magnet"! 

I am sure that you have put much hard work into being crowned "he who is stuck to his shed fridge".......

It can be dangerous when both trailer and fridge reside side by side in the shed.

Rural.
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2012, 01:43:05 AM »
Hi Fridge Magnet, welcome to My Swag.
You sure are "living the dream", all I can say is keep it up.

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2012, 01:01:21 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

How good is it owning your own camper! I see you've been getting out and about.
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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2012, 08:59:21 PM »
Hi Fridge Magnet and welcome to My Swag

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Re: New Camper
« Reply #20 on: February 29, 2012, 07:57:12 PM »
G'day Fridge Magnet and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #21 on: March 04, 2012, 05:20:06 PM »
Quote from: Fridge Magnet on February 23, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
Hi LJ, thanks for the welcome, I picked up a copy that had had something spilt on it from the RACV shop in Warrnambool. I don't mind, it makes me look like a seasoned camper  8) and has copped a lot worse since. 

Picked up a copy of Camps 6 today from the lovely folk at Anaconda... 25% off all books.  :cup:
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Re: New Camper
« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2012, 09:16:44 AM »
Thanks for the welcome, what an awesome forum! ;D

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Picked up a copy of Camps 6 today from the lovely folk at Anaconda... 25% off all books.  :cup:
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Nice get LJ :cup: Glad you didn't have to 'trip' with a cup of coffee at RACV (but I like your thinking).

Stevenson's Falls was a no go on the weekend due to rain, but I did manage to put this together for breaks in the weather.



My wife has put the foot down about "backyard arson" and has kindly requested that I "formalise" my fire arrangements. (She may have said "stop lighting fires on the f!@#ing lawn!!"  :-[)

So even though we didn't get to go camping had an awesome Saturday afternoon sitting around the fire, and even pulled the grill off the barby and cooked a few steaks over the coals.  Will try Stevenson's Falls again the weekend after the long weekend, fingers crossed.  :)
 

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