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Offline Carpentaria 87

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Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« on: May 12, 2013, 04:14:58 PM »
New to forums so it has been a learning curve that will take a bit more to master.

My name is Jack I'm from the Gulf of Carpentaria, Normanton to be exact have lived here for a while with my loverly wife Deanne we have just purchased a Jimboomba Explorer CT which we pick up in mid June and were just a little bit excited.

We have some terrific places to camp up in this part of the world and now we will be doing it in a bit of style.

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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 04:40:33 PM »
There will be a few of us up there on the 15th June at the C.P.. Come and say hello .... Mandrake
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 04:49:48 PM »
Welcome to the forum Jack and Deanne.  Beautiful part of the world where you are from.  I am hoping to get over your side in a few months time.  Good luck with your new explorer, post up some pics when it arrives.  What vehicle are you going to pull it with Jack?
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 07:03:22 PM »
Welcome to the site Jack n Deanne.......... plenty of info on here....... bet ya can't wait to get ya hands on the CT. Good stuff!

Only ever been to Normanton once.....back in about '87 i was 17 and road my XL250 from Cairns over to Karumba........ with all of about 12 hours planning and preparation...... just chucked some gear in a backpack, few $$ for fuel and food, and hit the road...... was an adventure!!  ;D

Bloody young fella's!!!!!!! ???
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 07:06:13 PM »
G'day and welcome Jack and Deanne.
Congrats on the camper. They're a top unit. :cup:
We've been up your way a few times and enjoy it every time.

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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 07:32:59 PM »
Welcome Jack and Deanne to the Forum,
Good luck with your new CT,

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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2013, 08:13:08 PM »
Quote from: Mandrake on May 12, 2013, 04:40:33 PM
There will be a few of us up there on the 15th June at the C.P.. Come and say hello .... Mandrake

If we're here will catch up CT might be ready to pick up around that time. I see you do a bit with solar do you have any set ups on your CT would like to get some ideas and such. Will PM when the time gets a bit closer.
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2013, 08:17:19 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on May 12, 2013, 04:49:48 PM
Welcome to the forum Jack and Deanne.  Beautiful part of the world where you are from.  I am hoping to get over your side in a few months time.  Good luck with your new explorer, post up some pics when it arrives.  What vehicle are you going to pull it with Jack?

Is it nice up this way been a pretty lean wet but that has been pretty much across the state. The tow tub is a 2011 prado gxl. Will post some pic will be getting a few as the build goes we hope so will put them up if we receive any.
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2013, 08:24:07 PM »
Quote from: Barrabart on May 12, 2013, 07:03:22 PM
Welcome to the site Jack n Deanne.......... plenty of info on here....... bet ya can't wait to get ya hands on the CT. Good stuff!

Only ever been to Normanton once.....back in about '87 i was 17 and road my XL250 from Cairns over to Karumba........ with all of about 12 hours planning and preparation...... just chucked some gear in a backpack, few $$ for fuel and food, and hit the road...... was an adventure!!  ;D

Bloody young fella's!!!!!!! ???

Haha say that again I arrived here in 87 also on my way to Darwin met my wife and have been here ever since and enjoyed ever minute. Bet you had a ball to that's the way to do it though memories for life trips like that. It is a good spot for info have picked some good stuff up from here over the last couple of weeks.
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2013, 08:26:03 PM »
Quote from: sol on May 12, 2013, 07:06:13 PM
G'day and welcome Jack and Deanne.
Congrats on the camper. They're a top unit. :cup:
We've been up your way a few times and enjoy it every time.

      :cheers:

Thanks Sol can't wait for the first trip, hope ya got a few barra on your trips up here.
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2013, 08:27:38 PM »
Quote from: Rob C on May 12, 2013, 07:32:59 PM
Welcome Jack and Deanne to the Forum,
Good luck with your new CT,

Rob C

Thanks Rob can't wait for the first trip and all the rest after its gonna be great.
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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2013, 08:49:06 PM »
Hey Jack,

We'll be in town with Mandrake, waiting for some others to arrive.....the Saturday will be fun.

If you're around, don't be shy........ :cheers:

Well done with the camper.... :cup:

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Re: Hello from the Gulf of Carpentaria
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2013, 05:42:16 PM »
Welcome to The Show mate...we were in Normanton a few days ago!!! was hot & looked pretty dry for the end of the wet season. Took SWMBO to the Sunset Tavern @ Karumba for Mothers day.. whenever that was!!! Luv being away.

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