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Title: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Kimberley Mob on February 04, 2012, 03:51:08 PM
Hi all
Thought I better do a proper intro since I've been lurking around having a look
Currently just using the tried and true Oztent which we absolutely love and would never part with, however we have recently made the decision to upgrade to a CT
At the moment we are looking at the Camprite
Never owned one before or even slept in one however the wife spent her youth travelling in the family Cavalier
The car is a 2003 Nissan GU Wagon that has had more spent on it in accessories that the purchase of the car, surprise surprise I guess we all know that story!!!

Obviously spoilt for 4wding and camping living in the greatest part of the greatest country - the Kimberley

Anyways, enough rambling and hello all
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Mumof3 on February 04, 2012, 04:00:52 PM
Hi, I'm new also. Camprite were on our dream list. Maybe when we win lotto. Seem a good family set up. The Kimberley region is on our to do list. There is a great looking 2nd hand Camprite in the classifieds in the forum for sale at the moment. Great info on here.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Mace on February 04, 2012, 04:11:50 PM
Welcome you Mob!

Enjoy your stay here and your search for a CT.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: randan on February 04, 2012, 04:20:41 PM
Welcome to MySwag ......you certainly are spolit living up there. One day i'll get there and enjoy those 4x4 destinations also.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Manjimike on February 04, 2012, 04:22:00 PM
G'day up there from down here
 :cheers:
Mike
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Wandering Tassie on February 04, 2012, 05:46:33 PM
Hi and welcome to My Swag.
Good luck with your camper search.

Trevor
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: SteveandViv on February 04, 2012, 05:55:43 PM
Hi all
Thought I better do a proper intro since I've been lurking around having a look
Currently just using the tried and true Oztent which we absolutely love and would never part with, however we have recently made the decision to upgrade to a CT
At the moment we are looking at the Camprite
Never owned one before or even slept in one however the wife spent her youth travelling in the family Cavalier
The car is a 2003 Nissan GU Wagon that has had more spent on it in accessories that the purchase of the car, surprise surprise I guess we all know that story!!!

Obviously spoilt for 4wding and camping living in the greatest part of the greatest country - the Kimberley

Anyways, enough rambling and hello all

Where abouts are you in the Kimberly?
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Jenko67 on February 04, 2012, 06:41:00 PM
welcome mate.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: sol on February 04, 2012, 06:51:57 PM
G'day guys and welcome to the forum

                                         :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Frostd on February 04, 2012, 06:54:17 PM
Welcome Kimberly Mob. Looks like there are a few of you guys over that way!! Enjoy.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: krisandkev on February 04, 2012, 07:15:50 PM
Welcome.  We spent 3 months in the Kimberly last year and still did not see it all. What a place, you are indeed lucky. We will be back!  ;D
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Kimberley Mob on February 04, 2012, 07:37:55 PM
Yes it most certainly is a beautiful part of the world
Even living here I don't know if you ever get to see it all, well at least I never get sick of trying anyway!!!
We are in Derby, so just up the road steveandviv

Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 04, 2012, 07:42:44 PM
Welcome to the Forum Kimberley Mob, Mods never end, wait till you get a trailer ;D

GG
Title: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: BigJules on February 04, 2012, 07:43:11 PM
G'day & Welcome.

There are some good Camprite's for sale, and they do make a nice camper that's for sure.

Good luck with your search, and I look forward to seeing lots of photos from your part of the world.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Snow on February 04, 2012, 08:10:12 PM
G'day Kimberley Mob and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: tropicbird54 on February 04, 2012, 08:43:50 PM
Welcome to Myswag Kimberley Mob. 
Very much looking forward to exploring your neck of the woods in a few months. Should be over your way around mid June.
Enjoy your time on Myswag.  Heaps of great info - some very helpful, knowledgeable folk on here.
Cheers
Sharyn  :D
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: SteveandViv on February 05, 2012, 12:39:48 AM
Yes it most certainly is a beautiful part of the world
Even living here I don't know if you ever get to see it all, well at least I never get sick of trying anyway!!!
We are in Derby, so just up the road steveandviv

Cool. I'm up there a lot so I'll give you a call nest time if your OK with that. Got another one of us here that I know about and also Whitey from KUN. Maybe get a meet up the Gibb at some stage for a few  :cheers:

Will pm you when I'm coming up. Should be in a bout 3 weeks. Off to Sydney next week then Kununarra the week after.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Heiny on February 05, 2012, 09:11:20 AM
Hi Kimberley Mob and welcome to My Swag

 :cheers: bubba
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: krisandkev on February 05, 2012, 09:54:08 AM
We quite liked Derby. Stayed there for a few nights, had some great meals at the Windmill Cafe.  :cup: 
Also went to the Horizontal Water Falls from there.   ;D   An amazing view of Derby from the air. 

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Was this you on ya bike?

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Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Dreama on February 05, 2012, 04:18:34 PM
G'day to the Kimberley Mob,
Welcome to MySwag
You are certainly living in a awesome bit of land up there.

Ray
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Old Croc + plus one on February 05, 2012, 04:56:09 PM
Hi Kimberly Mob
Welcome to My Swag great place the Kimberly fond memories and times from there
Cheers OC
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: IH8TRMAC on February 23, 2012, 11:08:39 AM
Hi Kimberley Mob

Very jealous of the 4wding you have up there. Hopefully in the next couple of years will be up that way.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Black Diamond on February 23, 2012, 01:59:19 PM
Welcome aboard from a beautiful part of our country  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Swannie on February 23, 2012, 02:03:15 PM
G'day Guy,s plenty to keep you occupied on here ;D

Greg
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Rob n Tab on March 03, 2012, 11:33:58 AM
Welcome Kimberley Mob.  ;D
You back from Meeka yet?? ;) :police:
See you on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Kitchen Boy on March 03, 2012, 12:39:59 PM

Good choice of camper Kimberley Mob.  Also have a Camprite (modified TL3) based in Kimberley.
You will be extra pleased after camping in rain, knowing that none of the canvas is in the red dirt.
Because the sleeping arrangements are not dependent on finding level ground, we have found that the Camprite greatly increases the number of potential campsites.

Enjoy

Cheers

KB

Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: TOY80ST on March 03, 2012, 01:36:57 PM
Yes it most certainly is a beautiful part of the world
Even living here I don't know if you ever get to see it all, well at least I never get sick of trying anyway!!!
We are in Derby, so just up the road steveandviv




Welcome.

I used to live in 32 McGovern way some years ago (acroos from the sproting club) and before that we were on the opposite corner to the Spinny. There is a painter or tiler there now.

BTW Broom isn't the Kimberly it is the Far North Pilbera ;D
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: gqcamper on March 03, 2012, 05:21:29 PM
G'day welcome to the forum i will be up your way in september not the ideal time temp wise but other family engagements don't allow it any earlier.
Only a quick trip through the G.R.R from east to west of about 3 to 4 days so any pointers from a local would be handy.
One of those trips that will only make me hungry to return as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Rob n Tab on March 04, 2012, 10:49:21 AM

Welcome.

I used to live in 32 McGovern way some years ago (acroos from the sproting club) and before that we were on the opposite corner to the Spinny. There is a painter or tiler there now.
Nope it's Jila Gallery Cafe and Resturant now :) Nice Pizza's

BTW Broome isn't the Kimberly it is the Far North Pilbara ;D
+1  :cheers:

I wish I had a copy of the ad put in the West Australian put in about 15 years ago as an April Fools Joke.

Basically it was an ad for Broome Shire looking for tenders to divert the Fitzroy river to the south of Broome so they could finally become part of the Kimberley.
 ;D
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Tjupurula on March 07, 2012, 02:52:00 AM
Hi Kimberley Mob and welcome to MySwag
I am also a new member and have found so much great information here.
We are from Lake Gregory in the East Kimberley, just down the track from Balgo Hills and frequently in Fitzroy, Derby and Broome, as well as Halls Creek and Kununurra (via Turkey Creek).
May catch up one day.
Regards
Tjupurula
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Hairs on March 07, 2012, 05:53:40 AM
G'day Kimberley Mob,
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To MySwag.
There is a few of you guys now in the west, would love to get over there one day.
Hmmm, One day.
Happy & Safe travels guys.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Kimberley Mob on March 11, 2012, 07:58:56 PM
Thanks guys
Yes we got back alright from Meeka with the (our) new Camprite
Still haven't taken any photos yet, even though we've set it up a couple of times
I think we just keep getting too excited and don't remember until after we've packed up!!!
But not long now and the weather will be perfect for plenty of camping
Already have a trip booked for May at Port Smith south of Broome (down in the Pilbara bwhahaha) where we will be trying out the Camprite and the inlaws will be trying out there brand new caravan

What do you do over that way Tjupurula?
I used to live in Halls Creek back in the late 90's
Although it was strictly a swag and a big esky those days!!!
Title: Re: Hello from the Kimberley
Post by: Jillsy on March 11, 2012, 09:57:09 PM
G'Day Kimberley Mob and welcome.

Can't wait to see photos of your Camprite!