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Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« on: May 26, 2011, 01:23:53 PM »
Hi guys
Have been lurking on here for a while now. Haven't been around a campfire for a few years & time to get back into it. I used to ride Jap 4's in the 70's & 80's to many rallies around NSW so have an affinity to a cold one & a campfire (although Stones Green Ginger was easier to carry in the gearsack). Now have an old Patrol & looking for a CT to see more of SEQ & beyond. Not sure whether to go "new & basic" or "second hand & upmarket a bit". Would like to get something strong so maybe a 2nd hand Trackabout might be the go. Oh how I wish I could afford a new one.
Anyhow* (to quote a great man of old), I hope I'm around for a while to share a coldie with some of you over a fire someday.
Regards
Noel :cheers:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 01:27:08 PM »
Welcome to myswag Noel, good luck with your camper search. Keep an eye out on the for sale section as some good campers pop up there.
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 01:29:08 PM »
Hey Noel,

welcome to this place of learning and refined pisspots!!

Give JT (Johny Trackabout - he is a pisspot 2  ;D)  a ring.. He may know of one apart from his new ones.. Mate they are the Bee EE Ess Tee trailer by far..

I know - I had one...

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 01:38:52 PM »
Thanks guys for the welcome
I've been down to see Johnny & drool ever so gracefully at his wares. I'm looking at a 2003 model elsewhere this weekend if it is still for sale & I can con SWMBO to open the purse far enough it might be the go. Otherwise it is more interwebby thingy looking. (says someone who does I.T. for a living).
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2011, 02:01:18 PM »
Welcome to the forum Noel

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2011, 02:03:43 PM »
Welcome to the show Noel, hope you enjoy your time here.

Carindale is just up the road from here  :cheers:

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2011, 02:18:14 PM »
Hi and welcome, sit back, look, buy and enjoy the ride.

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2011, 03:09:12 PM »
G'day Noel.

You'll fit right in around here mate.
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2011, 04:58:27 PM »
Welcome to myswag Noel,

Tell your wife I said she'll be a very happy girl if you buy the Trackabout. Best money I ever spent that's for sure - it's my home away from home (I just can't reverse it - hubby has to do that  :-[)

Best of luck wife the purchase :D

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2011, 07:18:03 PM »
Glenyse, I agree Trackabouts Rule, and so do girls. hehehe  Mate its dead easy to back a trailer, it just takes time and patience and do it slowly, as its only a frame of mind that says you cant do it.  My uncle recommends that we put the 4x4 in low range that way it doesnt go very fast.  I find it easier to use both mirrors as well.  Cheers Norelle
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2011, 07:58:38 PM »
Welcome to the forum Noel, you will love this site
cheers Andy  :cup:  :cheers:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2011, 08:11:55 PM »
Welcome aboard Noel  :cheers:
Look forward to reading about your travels mate  :cheers:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2011, 08:47:18 PM »
Hi Noel and welcome to My Swag  :cheers:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2011, 08:55:24 PM »
Hidyho Noel, always good to see another patrol owner ;D

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2011, 10:08:39 PM »
Thank you one & all for such a warm welcome. I'm sure I'll have a long association with this forum.
Regards
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2011, 09:47:22 AM »
G'day Noel and welcome to you.

Good luck with your search mate. It's the first part of some great times ahead.

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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2011, 11:08:35 AM »
Hi Noel
Welcome to My Swag good luck with your search for a camper
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2011, 04:14:10 PM »
G'day Noel and welcome to Myswag. I used to do the rally scene in the 80's and early 90's. Used to ride with SCUM tourers out of Nowra.  :cheers:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2011, 09:41:31 PM »
Well I did it! Put down a deposit on a 2nd hand trackabout. An oldie but I hope a goodie. It just ticked all the boxes I needed it to and looks like it hasn't been used too much. It has got the obligatory stone chips etc but I can live with that. Now just gotta wait till the weekend to do the swapsies (money for hardware).
Hardest bit will be where to go for first outing.

Yes I know :worthles: I'll post some as soon as I pick it up
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2011, 08:15:56 AM »
Well done!
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #20 on: June 06, 2011, 10:38:42 PM »
Picked up the CT late Sunday arvo. Trackabout 2003. Now comes the fun.
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2011, 10:45:47 PM »
Noice Trackabouts are just stylish arent they
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2011, 11:36:14 PM »
well done mate , nice looking unit. enjoy the first trip and send some pics. :cup:
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2011, 03:06:43 AM »
Thats a pretty tidy CT for an '03, doesn't look like it's had too much knocking about........ probably best you get out there and give it a good workout!!
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Re: Lurker - out of the campfire shadows, into the warmth of the fire!
« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2011, 04:51:30 PM »
Quote from: Barrabart on June 07, 2011, 03:06:43 AM
Thats a pretty tidy CT for an '03, doesn't look like it's had too much knocking about........ probably best you get out there and give it a good workout!!

My plan exactly, a few fixits & mods in the next couple of weeks and then a few days somewhere on the beach in northern NSW with my 15 yo son during the school holidays. Can't beleive how solidly these things are built. Hope the Patrol can tow it!!!! It has enough trouble getting itself along.
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