I've got an idea, would this be helpful?

[Jeepers Creepers]

We've got folks joining on here at a rapid rate, me included a few months back and there is a thread for nearly everything.

However, we don't have a thread dedicated to who we are as such. I had this idea years ago in a motorcycle club i was in and it worked well. Would it be helpful here or a waste of time?

I'll give it a go and if it works out OK, so be it, but if its not well received, perhaps the Mods can remove it.

Just copy and paste my profile and fill in your own details if you are interested.

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Jeepers Creepers.

YOUR NAME. Kev

PARTNERS NAME. Astrid

OCCUPATION. Lawnie (mowerman)

CURRENT 4WD. 2004 Jeep Cherokee

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Koala off road, soft floor camper trailer

MY LIFE BEGAN. In Brisbane

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. No kids for us.

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 3 cats

SHORT TERM GOAL. Get the bikes sold off.

LONG TERM GOAL. Retire in 5 years and travel Australia.

YEARS CAMPING. 4 or 5 back in the 90's and now.

OTHER HOBBIES. Boating and drag racing. (retired)

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. We went to Fraser with friends.

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Never had one, but its bound to happen one day

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Boating or mowing.

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Mowing. (I can do a wicked mow job) 

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Swearing... really bad.

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Two and a half men when Charlie was still in it.

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Wylie E Coyote

MAJOR HATES. Bullsh!tters.

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. My Dad, just one more time. R.I.P.

BIGGEST REGRET. Hmmm, don't think i have one.

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Sell our previous business and move to Tin Can Bay

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Its amazing what you do, if you just give it a red hot go.

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Move into an old folks home.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now, its pretty bloody good.

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. I you don't ask, you don't get. (from my Dad.)

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Lower ya tyres pressures further down.

[grafy82]

 

Swaggers Member Profile." for Grafy82"

YOUR NAME. Wes

PARTNERS NAME. Tanya

OCCUPATION. Refinery Operator

CURRENT 4WD. 96' 80 series and 95' Sierra

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Still building Gulliver

MY LIFE BEGAN. Charters Towers

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 3 ruggies

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 dogs

SHORT TERM GOAL. Finish camper

LONG TERM GOAL. Take some long service leave and do the lap

YEARS CAMPING. Since I was a kid, couple of years gap,and now back into it.

OTHER HOBBIES. Time with the kids. Photography. Shed tinkering.

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Dad and Mum took us camping everywhere when we were kids.

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Went camping with only a shirt and footy shorts, and an old thin sleeping bag. Got down to 2 degrees overnight, very cold.

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Working on the trailer.

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Procrastinating (no actually I just think about things too much)

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Sleeping (don't seem to get much)

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Homeland

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Bill Cosby was a blast

MAJOR HATES. Self absorbed types

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. ?

BIGGEST REGRET. Should have started paying my house off younger

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Had kids.

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. My wife

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. See my children pass before me

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now, its pretty good.

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Sieze the Day

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Chill out and relax, its what we do out here.

[Jeepers Creepers]

My Mum's from Charlies Trousers and my uncle Eric (R.I.P.) was the duputy mayor there at one point.

Thanks for posting Grafy andlets see if this is a goer or not.

[cruisindub]

At first I thought, we've gotbwn introduction section. But I like it. Good bit of dun and so far some great replies to the headers.
juwtva but difficult to copy /paste edit and fill out from phone,will need laptop for this one. Give it time.

[savio]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Savio

YOUR NAME. Heidi

PARTNERS NAME. Macushla

OCCUPATION. Remote Area Nurse

CURRENT 4WD. 2001 Dual Cab Rodeo - for those that go pfftt! that's not a 4b It breezed the Canning Stk Route, Remote NT and WA

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE.ARB Roof top camper, tent ,swag

MY LIFE BEGAN. In SA

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Triple trouble plus 1

ACQUIRED FAMILY. Me Dingo's

SHORT TERM GOAL. Goodbye mortgage hello holidays

LONG TERM GOAL. Live my dreams

YEARS CAMPING. Traveled outback for last 7 years now camping at home

OTHER HOBBIES. Talking! Love other peoples story's, camp cooking

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Children were young. In the Universal CT

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Non tough but lots of xciting camps with aboriginal people and at various community's

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. looking after my 'Sheep Station' all of 5acres and no sheep - yet! and that horrid 4 letter word work!

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Being a mum/nurse/teacher/cook/cleaner/-------

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Listening to loud Mouthe's

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Have yet to buy the TV but love the movie Stand by me

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.

MAJOR HATES. Lazy people

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. and sit down and talk to RM Williams - I have a letter so that will have to do

BIGGEST REGRET. Not doing a mechanics course Grr! that's also another hate paying mechanics who pull the wool over my eyes

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. After my babies - Go remote - buying my 'sheep station'

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Too many to mention

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Move into an old folks home. Here Here!

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now, its pretty bloody good. Again Ditto

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Enjoy ya day

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Buy what u can handle take what u can use and bury your effluent so my dingo's don't roll in it!!

[Rob n Tab]

Well hello Heidi. Its a small world!
Tab says hello

[shakey55]

YOUR NAME: Mick (shakey)
PARTNERS NAME: Janice
OCCUPATION: retired (just)
CURRENT 4WD. 2005 Nissan Patrol 4.2td
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE: Central Coast Camper
MY LIFE BEGAN: Bexely, NSW BIOLOGICAL FAMILY: 2 great kids, now grown up
ACQUIRED FAMILY: 1 x Weimaraner
SHORT TERM GOAL: Enjoy life and travel more
LONG TERM GOAL: remain healthy, travel more and hope kids settle into life and have great partners and families
YEARS CAMPING: 30 years or so, started at South Durras (just North of Batemans Bay NSW)
OTHER HOBBIES. Boating, fishing and 4 x 4
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN: My Rugby coach couldn't be at our first game as he went fishing with his mates and we drove down the coast after berating Randwick in under 18's. seems a very long time ago - actually it was
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP: None
IF I WASN'T CAMPING: I would probably be very upset
I'M REALLY GOOD AT: Cooking
I'M REALLY BAD AT: Punting
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Mrs Browns Boys
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER: No favourites
MAJOR HATES: BullShitters and Backstabbers
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET: My childrens, childrens, children
BIGGEST REGRET: Not putting more money away for retirement
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE: Marry my wife Janice in 1979
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE: The Australian Outback
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO SELL: my Nissan Patrol or Camper Trailer
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE: When I eas a young boy having fun. Unfortunately kids today can't do what we used to do when growing up
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD: To many bits of advice received
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS: Take your time and get to Australian Outback, and always travel with someone else and have access to communication in case of emergency



'shakey'

[Squalo]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Squalo

YOUR NAME. Murray

PARTNERS NAME. Joedee

OCCUPATION. Business Analyst

CURRENT 4WD. GU IV Patrol

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Jimboomba Maddison Staircase

MY LIFE BEGAN. Technically in Sydney, but it really began when we moved to the Snowy Mountains when I was 6

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Three kids of primary school age

ACQUIRED FAMILY. A cat named Charlie Tomato

SHORT TERM GOAL. Get out and camp/travel more often (oh and change jobs to do something a bit more fun or interesting)

LONG TERM GOAL. Turn my kids into happy and productive adults

YEARS CAMPING. Most of my life with a 5-10 year break while I was being domesticated

OTHER HOBBIES. Motorcycles, mountainbikes

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I was a kid growing up in the Snowy Mountains

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Getting stuck in the Blue Mountains in my 1969 Kombi after a thunderstorm, took an entire day to get it out then clutch gave out, then no power for lights that night and the gas ran out too and you can't eat raw sausages...

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Riding anything with two wheels, or doing something snow-related

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Attention to detail, with whatever I do

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Getting things done in a timely manner… hey I work to my own timeframes

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. MotoGP coverage, or maybe Boston Legal

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Denny Crane!

MAJOR HATES. Selfishness

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Steve Irwin

BIGGEST REGRET. Not managing money wisely

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Falling in love with Mrs Squalo

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Learning what becoming a father actually is

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury one of my children

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now is wonderful but I’d be lying if I didn’t say the decade of age 20 to 30

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Just because you’ve got it, doesn’t mean you have to spend it

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. You don’t need all the bells and whistles to have a great time! Start small and simple.

[Bird]

Isnt there an introduction section already?

[Squalo]

Want me to do yours for you, Bruce?

[bussoboy]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Bussoboy.

YOUR NAME. Ian

PARTNERS NAME. Kim

OCCUPATION. Stock Controller

CURRENT 4WD. 2009 LTR Colorado

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Adrenalin Rush hardfloor camper trailer

MY LIFE BEGAN. In Busselton WA

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 girls & a boy from a previous marriage.

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 cats (anyone want a cat?)

SHORT TERM GOAL. Drive back to WA for my brothers 50th.

LONG TERM GOAL. move away from anything remotely looking like a city.

YEARS CAMPING. couple of years in my late teens and took it back up about 5-6 years ago.

OTHER HOBBIES. painting figurines. 

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. trip to Alexandria Bridge with the "boys back in '82.

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. maybe not toughest, but first trip out in the new camper to Wombeyen Caves brought more rain than Noah would of known what to do with

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. tinkering in my shed.

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. sleeping 

I'M REALLY BAD AT. golf - but still enjoy it.

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. big bang and the US version of "who's line is it anyway".

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. lionel hardcastle

MAJOR HATES. anything to do with the West Perth Football Club.

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. the person who can fit 8 hours work into an 8 hour day.

BIGGEST REGRET. wasting my years at school.

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. marry my current wife

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. if you want it bad enough you'll find a way to get it.

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Move to Adelaide.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. anytime i get to spend with my Wife/best friend.

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. treat everyone else on the road as an idiot and you shouldn't get into any trouble

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. if your not using it, it's just a bloody big garden ornament.

[jwb]

Swaggers Member Profile." JWB"

YOUR NAME. John

PARTNERS NAME. None

OCCUPATION. Delivery Driver

CURRENT 4WD. 89 GQ Wagon

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Camel Discovery with some options

MY LIFE BEGAN. Brisbane

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 + 1 non Biological

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 dog

SHORT TERM GOAL. Save some more $$$ and find a replacement for the GQ

LONG TERM GOAL. Do the lap

YEARS CAMPING. approx 24 yrs

OTHER HOBBIES. Spectating at 4WD comps.

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I seperated from the ex.

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Went camping over to Moreton Island in a 2nd hand (leaky Tent) the water drips woke me many, many times during the night.

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be looking for the "new Car"  or working

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Camping

I'M REALLY BAD AT. House keeping

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. M.A.S.H, Homeland, Sons of Anarchy

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.

MAJOR HATES. Whingers!

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. ??

BIGGEST REGRET. Not doing a trade

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Had kids.

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Seeing my 1st child being born

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. See my children pass before me , Ditto

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. School years!

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. mmmm Don't start using shaving until YOU HAVE TOO! ( From An Uncle )

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Air down- more than the car!

[Jeepers Creepers]

Isnt there an introduction section already?

Yeah Lost, there sure is, Just above the general stuff, but i thought this might be a better way for to get to know each other, as it has most of the prompts you'll need.

And the fact you had to ask if we had an introduction section, just shows how much we need this. 

[evolution]

Swaggers Member Profile." Evolution
YOUR NAME. Nicholas (Evo)

PARTNERS NAME. Chantelle

OCCUPATION. Temporarily retired

CURRENT 4WD. 2008 Nissan Patrol

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Home made (will finish it one day)

MY LIFE BEGAN. In Melbourne

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY.  18 mo son and one on the way. 

ACQUIRED FAMILY. ADF

SHORT TERM GOAL. Finalise my surgeries

LONG TERM GOAL. Get back to work

YEARS CAMPING. whole life plus a few professionally 

OTHER HOBBIES. Boating, water sports, snowboarding, shooting, pulling things apart and forgetting to put them back together.

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. My dad threw me in a tent

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. With work.

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be.  At the lake or chasing after my boy

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Starting projects,

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Finishing projects,

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Burn notice.

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Sheldon

MAJOR HATES. Procrastination

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. A polly in private to slap them!

BIGGEST REGRET. Not buying a house earlier.

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Join the army.

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Finding out that physical and mental limits are overrated.

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. see my children go before me.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. The first few weeks with my son.

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. If it is to be, It is up to me. (Dad)

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Your taking all that......really....... think about it............ I don't think you need to take that lounge suite.

[nick 08]

YOUR NAME. Nick

PARTNERS NAME. Jessie

OCCUPATION. Carpenter turned miner/operator

CURRENT 4WD. 08 Triton GLXR and 130 defender single cab tipper

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Only one choice has to be a Trackabout

MY LIFE BEGAN. Brisbane

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Screaming 1yr old twins boy and girl

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 rottie x kelpies

SHORT TERM GOAL. Move back to the Sunshine Coast

LONG TERM GOAL. ?

YEARS CAMPING. 5/6yrs

OTHER HOBBIES. Riding thru the bush on the 450 with the boys

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN.  We moved to north QLD

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Haven't had one yet

If I WASN'T CAMPING, At home with the family or riding

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Spending money on toys 

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Fixing stuff on our house unless its shed related

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Don't laugh  American pickers 

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. The cops on cops

MAJOR HATES. Bludgers at work

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Keiichi tsuchiya

BIGGEST REGRET. Not buying a newer house

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Finish my trade

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. We were having twins

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Rent

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Growing up on the Sunshine Coast

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. If you don't have the cash for it don't buy it (parents)

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. If the wife's not happy u know the rest

[carinya]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Carinya

YOUR NAME.  Grant

PARTNERS NAME.    Fiona

OCCUPATION.  Storeman/ Fork Driver

CURRENT 4WD. 2005  Triton dual cab

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2010 MDC  soft floor

MY LIFE BEGAN. In Warren, NSW
   
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY.   8yo son, 3yo daughter

ACQUIRED FAMILY.   

SHORT TERM GOAL.  Get back to normal mobility and win lotto

LONG TERM GOAL.  Move out of town, do a lap, see the kids grow into sane, productive people

YEARS CAMPING. on and off ( organised and not)  for about 10

OTHER HOBBIES.    tinkering, shed

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN.  We lived in the bush

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Never had one, but its bound to happen one day

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Spending a fortune on hotels

I'M REALLY GOOD AT.     My job

I'M REALLY BAD AT.         Tact

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Sons of Anarchy

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.  nil

MAJOR HATES. Interrupters.  People standing in the road/ gateway.  Know alls.

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET.  Me at 15

BIGGEST REGRET.   Apathy

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Got a wife who is a financial conscience.

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE.          Not too many out there will help you.  Go for it yourself.

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO.  Study again.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE.  Uni

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD.       Don't bet more than you are prepared to lose. (from my Dad.)

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Don't rush into buying a CT.  Look at a lot of them, and get the guy to show you how it goes up.

[GeeTee]

YOUR NAME. GeeTee
PARTNERS NAME. Single
OCCUPATION. Motoring and travel writer. Touring/camping vehicle manufacturer
CURRENT 4WD. 2005 Toyota Hilux V6 GT Camper
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. GT Camper
MY LIFE BEGAN. Sydney NSW
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. No kids
ACQUIRED FAMILY.
SHORT TERM GOAL. Have breakfast!
LONG TERM GOAL. Help my godkids do all the crazy crap thier parents and I did...
YEARS CAMPING. from 1977 to now
OTHER HOBBIES. Vehicle restoration/modification, motor racing
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. from Cubs/Scouts
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Three days of digging and winching in Vic High Country on a 'driver training' course led by idiots
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I'm washing-up from the last trip or packing for the next one!
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Fixing VWs
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Getting my tax done on time!
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. I like deep Aussie stuff - eg The Slap
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Rachael Rafter!
MAJOR HATES. People not worth thier handshake
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Done that... I met/worked with Brocky. RIP
BIGGEST REGRET. Not driving across the USA in an Aussie GT Falcon when I had the chance
BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. I haven't done it yet!
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. I'll get back to you on that one...
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. See my brother again
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Any Summernats!
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. "Live life - follow your dreams" - Peter Brock. But it took until after he was gone for me to realise he's right...
ADVICE TO NEW CAMPERS. Do a few weekend trips before you try Cape York!

[LucyJ]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for LucyJ

YOUR NAME. Lucy
PARTNERS NAME. Kevin
OCCUPATION. Full time Mum, was a Environmental Educator before that and hopefully once littles are in school
CURRENT 4WD. 2000 105 Landcruiser
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Sar Major offroad Camper
MY LIFE BEGAN. in Adelaide
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Girl almost 5, Boy 2.5
ACQUIRED FAMILY.
SHORT TERM GOAL. Get the house and rig ready for our lap of Australia in January
LONG TERM GOAL. Bring up 2 kids to be amazing, contributing, productive people
YEARS CAMPING. Done a bit when young,then since hubby and I have been together, last 12 years ish
OTHER HOBBIES. Sewing, cooking
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. My Dad took us on a few trips then again when hubby and I went out to the Flinders Ranges
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Haven't had a bad one so far, all had their not so good bits but mostly been great.
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I would be spending time at home/in my village (we live in an eco village, yeah I can hear the groans from here!)
I'M REALLY GOOD AT.  Cooking apparently, my daughter said I when I grow even more, I should be a chef
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Not getting distracted
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Greys Anatomy, Project Runway
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.
MAJOR HATES. Intolerance and Ignorance
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Peter Cundall
BIGGEST REGRET. Nothing
BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Married my husband, gave birth to my children
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. I can run, always said I could, and now I can, ran a 12km fun run
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury my children
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Travelling SE Asia with hubby
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Don't listen to that little voice in your head 90% of it is just negative crap
ADVICE TO NEW CAMPERS. Don't go out and buy everything on that first trip, buy little bits at a time, and every trip write a couple of things that would be really useful.

[GG]

YOUR NAME. Glenda

PARTNERS NAME. John

OCCUPATION. Vocalist

CURRENT 4WD. 2WD Freddy Kluger

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 1980's Gypsy Jayco Dove

MY LIFE BEGAN. In Pyramid Hill Vic

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 for me, 4 for John & 2 grandchildren.

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 dogs & 4 adorable cats

SHORT TERM GOAL. Get more experience camping and know my camper better.

LONG TERM GOAL. Do the lap singing, hairdressing and taking pics.

YEARS CAMPING. Still in my first year, but caravanned with my parents and extended family in my youth.

OTHER HOBBIES. Playing music, planning house renos, reading, quilling, suduku.

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I needed to get 'back to nature'

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. The 1st one with two blowouts on the camper while traveling with my grandchildren. Fun regardless!

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be singing

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Um...singing?

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Remembering good stories and jokes.

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. At the moment it's Grimm...and house Reno & deco shows.

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory

MAJOR HATES. Superficiality

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. The Selling houses Australia team!

BIGGEST REGRET. Not getting out sooner in the camper!

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Left my first husband :-P

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. That I CAN do anything I put my mind to...and do it on my own! With help from the swaggers of course...bless em!

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury my kids.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Right now, despite illness and hard times I'm living the dream!

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Be yourself and the right people will gravitate toward you.

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Accept the eccentric old girl solo camping around the place with a PA and a bag of percussion instruments in the boot!

[Kit_e_kat9]

"Swaggers Member Profile." for Kit_e_kat9

YOUR NAME. Tracey
PARTNERS NAME. I've got a BF ... does that count?  If so, it's Glenn
OCCUPATION. Admin Ass (istant)
CURRENT 4WD.  Never owned one.
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Hard Floor
MY LIFE BEGAN. Nearly 43 years ago in a hospital on Brisbane's Southside.
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Yes ... I have one
ACQUIRED FAMILY. I have many lifetime friends I regard as family, but other than them ... 2 dogs & 2 cats at the moment.
SHORT TERM GOAL. Make it through the working week to my next camping adventure.
LONG TERM GOAL. My next fortnightly camping adventure
YEARS CAMPING. Nearly 43
OTHER HOBBIES. Photography, argueing with my BF, teaching my dog tricks, finding new camping spots, learning the guitar, scrapbooking, my blog, writing a book, killing innocent plants, watching horror movies ... it's an ever growing list.
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I was born.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. It can't be tough when you are on holidays.
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I'd be dreaming about camping or wishing I was camping.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT.  meeting new friends
I'M REALLY BAD AT.  watching my diet, not eating lollies, getting to bed early.
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Home & Away ... and the walking dead atm.
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Skippy ... she rocks!
MAJOR HATES. Reality TV ... what's the point really?
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Peter Cundall and get his assistance and advice on not killing innocent plants.
BIGGEST REGRET.  Not being a millionaire that travels Australia at will and whim.
BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Paying off a house on $11 an hour traineeship whilst getting my Cert 3 so I could improve my job outlook. 
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Photography
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. stop camping ...
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. The last 80's ... I had some wonderful friends and fantastic times with them.
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Enjoy each day as if it's your last.  Aim to sleep under 5 Million Stars where possible.
ADVICE TO NEW CAMPERS.  Don't overthink things.  Enjoy the simplicity of the outdoor experience.  Relax.  Have fun.  Be flexible.  Be prepared.  Learn first aid and map reading.  Never leave the vehicle if stranded - think of it as an extended picnic. 

Edit: FAVOURITE QUOTE:  It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to. - Bilbo Baggins: Lord of the Rings


Kit_e

[Jeepers Creepers]

Thanks to everyone who has plonked up a profile. 

It gives others, a much more detailed story of who we are, so lets keep it rolling.

i've found out a few things, i thought Skippy was a boy, we got folks who do everything from mow to mining, renos, singers and admin ass's, who'd of thunk it.

[Camping Grant]

MYSWAG Member Profile for: Camping Grant

MY NAME: Grant
PARTNERS NAME: Kerryn
OCCUPATION: Bureaucrat for Council of the City of Gold Coast
CURRENT 4WD: 2014 Mitsubishi Challenger
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE: Lifestyle Explorer
MY LIFE BEGAN: Kyogle, Northern NSW
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY: 2 boys (8 y.o. - Bailey and 5 y.o. - Riley)
ACQUIRED FAMILY: 1 dog (Bella)
SHORT TERM GOAL: Relocate from the Gold Coast back to Northern NSW
LONG TERM GOAL: Be successful in my career so that I can support my family well
YEARS CAMPING: 1986 - 1990; 1999 - 2006; 2010 - now
OTHER HOBBIES: Golf; Reading
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN: used to go camping when I was a kid and have always loved it!
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP: Three days of pooring rain on Bribie Island
IF I WASN'T CAMPING: Probably doing work around the house, or taking my son's to the park.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT: Negotiating good outcomes for stakeholders at work
I'M REALLY BAD AT: Swearing, especially in front of my kids
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: The Sopranos
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER: Tony Soprano
MAJOR HATES: Idiots on the road
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET: Martin Luther King Jnr.
FAVOURITE QUOTE: Free at last, free at last, thank god almighty, we are free at last.
BIGGEST REGRET: Not appreciating the knowledge of the older generations before it is/was too late
BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE: Married my wife and started a family
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE: My wife
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO: pack my camper up in the rain again
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE: Drinking with good friends and family
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD: It doesn't matter if you can play or not, as long as it looks like you can AND Self praise is no recommendation
ADVICE TO NEW CAMPERS: Get out there and enjoy it!

[Smoko]

YOUR NAME. Cameron

PARTNERS NAME. Debra

OCCUPATION. Warehouse supervisor

CURRENT 4WD. Ford XLT Ranger

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Trackabout

MY LIFE BEGAN. Stanthorpe QLD

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. None

ACQUIRED FAMILY. Mini poodle Billy

SHORT TERM GOAL. Camping on the weekend

LONG TERM GOAL. Do the lap

YEARS CAMPING. Ever since I was a kid i use to camp in the apple orchard in Stanthorpe When I got married we had the honeymoon on Morton for 2 weeks camping

OTHER HOBBIES. Bass fishing, polishing the tug and camper more of a obsession than a hobby

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. In the back yard under one of the many apple trees

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. None really it's camping

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I would be planing the next trip

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Keeping the tug and ct clean

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Stopping at 3 coffees a day

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Landline, Don't watch tv but like landline interesting what goes on in country Australia, idiot abroad

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Karl Pilkington

MAJOR HATES. False People

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Fred Hollows

BIGGEST REGRET. None really

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Marry my wife ( love ya if you are reading this)

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. My wife

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Stop camping

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. From 1963 till now no regrets life has been great

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Enjoy life to fullest

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Enjoy our great outdoors you don't need the most expensive ct as long as you enjoy camping now get out there.

[DannyG]

YOUR NAME. Danny

PARTNERS NAME. Michelle

OCCUPATION. Machine Operator

CURRENT 4WD. Nissan Patrol

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Soft Floor Home Made

MY LIFE BEGAN. Tassie

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 4 kids G22, B18, B15, G10

ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 dog 1 cat

SHORT TERM GOAL. Finalise plans for family holiday

LONG TERM GOAL. Not being committed to work everyday

YEARS CAMPING. Since I was a kid

OTHER HOBBIES. Motorsport, 4wd'ing, kayaking, fishing, home projects building things!

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. When I was a kid and would stay up the bush with mates to have a few sneaky beers

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Hard question but Id have to say bad company wrecking things has made for tough camping trips when they should have been enjoyable. But packing up a huge tent in the pouring rain a couple of times on a NSW holiday was memorable for the wrong reasons! Luckily there were enough dry pack ups/fine days to compensate

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be enjoying life with my wife and kids regardless

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Anything to do with my hands. Trades background and grew up around motorsports as a kid so always had a go at anything and it has stood me well as an adult.

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Sitting still, relaxing. I have ants in my pants and have to be doing something. Myswag addiction is my 'relaxing' time.

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Anything real, I love a good documentary.

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Hmm don't have one but I like 'Russell Coyte' Glen Robins?

MAJOR HATES. Wanna be tough guys/heros, mouthy people, bullys

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Any digger who fought in the trenches in WW1

BIGGEST REGRET. No regrets...many things I wish I could take back, but no regrets.

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Gave a person enough rope to hang themselves to allow them to show their true colours. Gave up smoking.

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. The love for my family

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury one of my children

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now and the future

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Listen a lot, say little.

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. A comfy bed, Hot water and a decent Loo makes for a happy wife

[ewwreckers]

Top idea Jeepers

YOUR NAME. Vanessa

PARTNERS NAME. Vic

OCCUPATION. Assistant Canteen Supervisor, also help Vic run his business (Panel Beater/Spray Painter/Wrecking Yard owner)

CURRENT 4WD. 1999 Jackaroo we picked up for $100

CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2011 Big Trailer Warehouse, soft floor

MY LIFE BEGAN. Narrabri NSW

BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 kids, 10 year old devil, 6 year old princess

ACQUIRED FAMILY.  Roxy our Jack Russell

SHORT TERM GOAL. Move to QLD

LONG TERM GOAL. For us to leave home when the kids turn 18 and travel

YEARS CAMPING. Used to go every Easter, once Steffo came along we stopped, getting back into in again now

OTHER HOBBIES. Car's, concerts, music, photography

I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Made to go when I was a kid lol  Now I want to go to spend time away from work without customers knocking on our door at all freakin hours

TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Haven't had one yet

If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'D BE.  Going to more concerts instead of saving for camping trips (damn Neil Young coming out when we'll be broke lol)

I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Making cocktails lol

I'M REALLY BAD AT. Memory of a gold fish

FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Outrageous Fortune, Grey's

FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Sheldon

MAJOR HATES. Gossipy drama queens who don't seem to have left high school

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET.

BIGGEST REGRET. Not reaching out when I had my 1/4 life crisis which I left Vic and the kids

SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Have a cup and cement and learn to be more flexible

MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Vic and my kids

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury one of my babies

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. It's pretty awesome now, but would have to be when I left Vic and he drove 600k's in the middle of the night to dance to our wedding song with my by candle light.  Hey fella's, a grand gesture is a wonderful thing for us females

BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. You're here for a good time, not a long time.  And "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, drink in one hand, chocolate in the the other, totally worn out and proclaiming. "Wow, what a ride!"

ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Being born again campers, one thing we've discovered is a list is a wonderful thing.  And to rethink how much you actually need.