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Offline family 4bee

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Hi there. Another Newbie
« on: May 29, 2012, 05:58:23 PM »
Gidday all.
Bit of an  intro for my wife (Angie), 5 daughters and myself (Neil).

My missus and I are both nearly 49 with 5 of our daughters ranging from 7 through to 24.  Have been part of the Geelong 4 WD Club for 11 years now and off course we love our great country. I have always loved the swag, tent and hoochie as my Army days have never really left me. (Worst luck.)lol

Angie wanted a little more luxury so we have just bought a Jayco Outback Eagle camper with the shower,simplicity suspension, treg hitch etc so she will now be happier (so will the kids). I want to be able to take the camper off road (within reason,) thus the change of the hitch and the suspension.

We would love to meet other families/singles/couples anyone for that matter who enjoys exploring this great place of ours as we are easy to get along with.

Angie loves a  wine and I love a beer, wine, Bourbon, bundy, ouzo, whatever and a ranging fire.

Care to join us.

Our first trip I am planning in the July school holidays is up to Hattah Lakes just south of Mildura to try the camper out for the first time as we don't pick it up til the 18th June. Anyone interested?? Probably going for 3 or 4 nights somewhere in the holidays, then looking at perhaps Dargo region in Sept school holidays.

It will probably take me some time to get used to finding topics on this forum so forgive me if I stuff a few things up in the process. If I make a spelling mistake, please disregard also as &*^* happens.

All the best from Neil, Angie and all the rug rats.

Ciao :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
« Last Edit: May 31, 2012, 08:36:06 PM by family 4bee »
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2012, 06:07:13 PM »
Welcome to myswag Neil. 5 daughters, keep going you'll get the boy one day :)
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2012, 06:10:23 PM »
G/Day Neil & Family
welcome to myswag
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2012, 06:13:49 PM »
Welcome aboard mate...

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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 06:19:34 PM »
Thankyou all.
Given up on trying for that boy. 5 weddings and a funeral. Forgot to mention that I drive

1997 2.8 LT  High Flow Turbo Diesel GQ Nissan Patrol Wagon.
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Two bonnet scoops
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All the best folks. Can't wait to meet up.
Cheers
Neil :cheers:
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Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 07:24:11 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

You should check out our next big Vic get together, it will be in the Trips section. October. There will be  lot of us.  I'm writing this on my iPhone, but can't wait to see a pic of your rig, it sounds like a boys own toy.
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 07:44:03 PM »
Welcome to MySwag Neil, I am thinking about heading up the Murray way over the long weekend, we may cross paths, as Jules said check out the couple of Vic meets coming up at the moment and if not post up your own, someone may turn up
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2012, 07:52:59 PM »
G'day Neil, Angie and girls.
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the camper.
Happy travels ahead guys.  :D

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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2012, 08:36:11 PM »
Hi Neil, Angie and ladies,

Welcome to My Swag.  I'm also new to this CT stuff and having a great time with our two girls who enjoy getting outside.  With the challenges we have at our place with  our girls hogging the bathroom,  the line at your place must be a riot  :laugh:   :laugh:

Happy trails  :cheers:

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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 08:41:30 PM »
Hi there Neil and Family

Welcome  :cheers:
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Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2012, 09:00:12 PM »
Welcome aboard Neil and co. Thats an impressive list mate :cheers:
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2012, 09:19:21 PM »
G'day Neil & Family

To MySwag.
Yeah, put up trip in the trips section, I'm sure you should get a few takers from around your way.
You'll find that Here
All the best and happy & safe travels.
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2012, 09:25:00 PM »
Welcome Neil and family. Hope you enjoy myswag.

But i have to say it  :worthles:

Regards


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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2012, 10:01:09 PM »
Hi again. Thankyou very much for the warm welcome.  I will put some pics of the GQ when I figure out how to do it. I will get there. Any hints would be appreciated as I am not that great with navigating these forums til I get some exposure to them.
Thanks again. Will have a play with the forum tomorrow.
Cheers
Neil Angie and rug rats. ;D
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2012, 09:44:30 AM »
Hey Neil.

When you open the dialong box to make a post (click reply) just below the dialog box (bottom left) you will see an additional options button, click that. Then browse for your photos and click on them to upload. You photos need to be less than 500kb so you may have to resize them before you can upload them.

Send me a PM if you need more info.


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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2012, 09:55:23 AM »
Thankyou Jason. Will give it a go.
Cheers
neil :cheers:
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2012, 10:32:16 AM »
Hi Jas. Put 3 pictures up but not sure if they worked as I dont know how to check? Sorry mate. I'll get there.
Cheers
Neil ???
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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2012, 10:57:56 AM »
Neil


I cant see them attached to your post. To add them at the top in your original post click on modify and then on the additional options tab. They will appear and you should be able to see them when you revisit your post if it has worked properly. 

You just need to check the size of the files (right click/properties) and make sure they are less that 500kb. I think you can post a max of five but the toatal kb must be less than 2000 and each file less than 500kb.

Hope that helps.

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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2012, 08:39:09 PM »
Hi Jas and rest of the crew. Thanks for your patience and guidance with putting up the pics. Sorry if they are too big but they are under the 500kb. Not sure if this is ok??
All the best and Cheers

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Re: Hi there. Another Newbie
« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2012, 08:44:08 PM »
Photos are fine mate.


The troll looks great and well set up. Hopefully I will get my cruiser that sorted one day soon.


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« Reply #20 on: May 31, 2012, 09:17:44 PM »
Thanks Jas.
Cruisers are a great truck and the accessory list is endless.
Thanku again for your help bro.
Cheers
Neil :laugh:
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« Reply #21 on: June 01, 2012, 09:42:38 AM »
Hi Neil and welcome to My Swag

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