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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jeepers Creepers on November 11, 2012, 06:54:24 AM
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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) ;D
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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!!
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Well hello Heidi. Its a small world!
Tab says hello ;)
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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'
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"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.
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Isnt there an introduction section already?
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Want me to do yours for you, Bruce? ;)
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"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.
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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!
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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. ;D
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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. ;D
ACQUIRED FAMILY. ADF
SHORT TERM GOAL. Finalise my surgeries
LONG TERM GOAL. Get back to work
YEARS CAMPING. whole life plus a few professionally 8)
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 8)
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.
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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 ;D
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
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"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.
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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!
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"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.
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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!
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"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
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Thanks to everyone who has plonked up a profile. :cup:
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.
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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!
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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.
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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 ;)
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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 :D
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 :D
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.
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Heiny.
YOUR NAME. Brett.
PARTNERS NAME. Catherine.
OCCUPATION. Open Pit Superintendent.
CURRENT 4WD. 2002 Pajero DID GLS.
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2008 Jayco Flamingo Outback.
MY LIFE BEGAN. Karoonda, South Australia.
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 1 Daughter and 1 Son.
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 Budgie and 1 Beaglier pup (terrorist).
SHORT TERM GOAL. Finish the front landscaping and put up the biggest shed I can fit.
LONG TERM GOAL. Buy our dream block, then build on it and to keep on making time to travel our great country.
YEARS CAMPING. Been camping every year ever since I can remember.
OTHER HOBBIES. 4x4ing and spending time with my family.
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. My parents used to take us as kids every year.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Still working on it.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Doing mods to the CT.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Finding stuff to buy for the CT or Paj.
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Being patient.
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Leyland Brothers World.
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Mork.
MAJOR HATES. Bludgers that think the world owes them.
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Catherine is the only person I would have given anything to meet.
BIGGEST REGRET. No regrets!
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Listened to Catherine.
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. My two children.
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Outlive either of my children.
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Everyday since 2002
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. If you're going to do something, do it the best you can. (from my Dad.)
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. It's not how flash it is, it's how much enjoyment it gives you!
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YOUR NAME. Colin
PARTNERS NAME. Jo
OCCUPATION. Operations Manager
CURRENT 4WD. 1996 Mits Delica 2.8TD
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 1996 Jayco Swan
MY LIFE BEGAN. Traralgon Vic
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 7 kids, 5G 2B aged 28-10
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 dog 1 cat
SHORT TERM GOAL. Start rebuilding the young mans Celica
LONG TERM GOAL. Pay off mortgage, see Aus
YEARS CAMPING. Since I was a kid
OTHER HOBBIES. 4wd'ing, kayaking, fishing, home renos, building things!
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Just happened somehow.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. "Camping" in the company Captiva with the back loaded up with test equipment, in the middle of the Coastal Highway when Carnarvon got flooded for the second time in a couple of months.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be working around home
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. High Voltage testing of EWPs and live line equipment. (I put 40,000 volts into a bucket of water. Crazy huh?)
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Fishing
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Anything historic, I like a good documentary on uncovered lost civilisations.
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Peter Griffin
MAJOR HATES. Keyboard Warriors, Pedophiles
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET.
BIGGEST REGRET. First marriage.
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Second marriage. Gave up smoking.
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Even when life looks s**t, it does get better.
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. See my ex again
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. The birth of each of my kids
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Sit down, shut up and you'll learn something.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Do not enter the Electrical section without an adult escort and body armour.
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YOUR NAME. Mark
PARTNERS NAME. Toni
OCCUPATION. Electrical Workshop Manager
CURRENT 4WD. 2010 H-Lux Dualcab Turb Diesel
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2000 Jayco Eagle OB
MY LIFE BEGAN. In Brisbane
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 boys 12 & 14
ACQUIRED FAMILY. "they" have chooks
SHORT TERM GOAL. Stay employed, camp and shoot more
LONG TERM GOAL. Retire so we can camp and shoot more
YEARS CAMPING. 30 give or take
OTHER HOBBIES. Competition pistol shooting, hunting in Western Qld.
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I left home to work in the mines in Weipa
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Sleeping on the river banks with one eye open looking for crocs.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Pistol shooting or reloading to do more pistol shooting.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Mechanical and Electrical things to do with electric motors and generators
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Completing projects at home, ok so they're all nearly finished!
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Running on Empty
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. John Mcclane (Yippie-Ki-Yay MotherF@#*er!)
MAJOR HATES. Not enough hours in the day
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan)
BIGGEST REGRET. Tried to buy an XB Hardtop Coupe (wheels were stolen off it) from the side of the road and the guy already had promised it to someone else for $250 and wouldn't break his promise for any sort of money.
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Told mum I was going to the mines to start an apprenticeship.
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. My $1000 Series 2 landy did make it to Cape York and back
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. stop learning
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. School holidays working on a pig farm in Kyogle
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. You don't have to go with the crowd.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Research it, then go with your best guess, the rest you can fix with the help of MySwag.Org
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for bearnbaz
YOUR NAME. Claire (aka bear)
PARTNERS NAME. Barry (aka baz)
OCCUPATION. Pathology Clerk
CURRENT 4WD. 2004 Toyota Hilux SR5 Dual Cab
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2008 "Big Red" Kanga Camper Trailer
MY LIFE BEGAN. In Shepparton
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 3 kidlets, girl/20, boy/18, girl/15
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 dogs, 2 cats (+3 kittens) 1 rabbit - rabbit NOT for eating!
SHORT TERM GOAL. Pay off home so we can finally live
LONG TERM GOAL. Live long enough to achieve short-term goal!
YEARS CAMPING. GOK - many
OTHER HOBBIES. Reading, playing on the computer
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Parents were guide/scout leaders - went on many camps
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. None yet but there's still time
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be - sitting on my butt in front of a computer
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. organising (read as pedantic)
I'M REALLY BAD AT. tolerating intolerant people - live & let live
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Big Bang Theory
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Sheldon Cooper
MAJOR HATES. Liars
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. my family overseas
BIGGEST REGRET. Not doing what I really want to do
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. left home, got married
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. how much your kids change you
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. live without the kids - I'll go first thanks
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. roughing it with Baz & Chevy
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. go with the flow
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. see above!
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YOUR NAME. Simon
PARTNERS NAME. Kylie
OCCUPATION. Biologist
CURRENT 4WD. Ford territory (about to upgrade to a Prado)
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Tambo Omeo
MY LIFE BEGAN. In melbourne
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Girl, 10 & 2 boys 7 & 3
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 rabbit & a few tadpoles
SHORT TERM GOAL. Finish building the shed & more camping of course
LONG TERM GOAL. Retire early and travel more
YEARS CAMPING. Since I was boy, 40+ years
OTHER HOBBIES. Boating, fishing, wood working, chasing kids
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I was boy and my grandparents took a site at Shoreham every summer
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Pistol shooting or reloading to do more pistol shooting.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Mechanical and Electrical things to do with electric motors and generators
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Completing projects at home, ok so they're all nearly finished!
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Running on Empty
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. John Mcclane (Yippie-Ki-Yay MotherF@#*er!)
MAJOR HATES. Not enough hours in the day
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan)
BIGGEST REGRET. Tried to buy an XB Hardtop Coupe (wheels were stolen off it) from the side of the road and the guy already had promised it to someone else for $250 and wouldn't break his promise for any sort of money.
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Told mum I was going to the mines to start an apprenticeship.
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. My $1000 Series 2 landy did make it to Cape York and back
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. stop learning
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. School holidays working on a pig farm in Kyogle
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. You don't have to go with the crowd.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Research it, then go with your best guess, the rest you can fix with the help of MySwag.Org
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Kydar
YOUR NAME. Darren
PARTNERS NAME. Kylie
OCCUPATION. Carpenter
CURRENT 4WD. 2004 Patrol, 2011 Bt50 4x4
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Lifestyle Walkthru
MY LIFE BEGAN. Sydney
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 1 son 11yrs & 1 daughter 2 yrs
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 4 yr old Boxer
SHORT TERM GOAL. Holiday more
LONG TERM GOAL. Don't stop holidaying
YEARS CAMPING. 11 yrs
OTHER HOBBIES. 4wd ing. Fishing
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Our son was a baby. Couldn't afford hotel rooms.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Camping with a howling rug rat.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Working to pay for the next road trip
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Drinking beers with the mates
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Saying no to beers with the mates
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Funniest home videos ( love watching the kids giggling)
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. ??
MAJOR HATES. Gum flappers that talk total bullShit
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. My late grand parents.
BIGGEST REGRET. Wasting money first 10 yrs of my working life
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Bought the first house
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Both the kids
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Outlive the kids
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Fiji this year with Kylie and kids. Had a ball.
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Why give away half ya dinner, just to have it cooked for ya. (I married her anyway) from my dad.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. We've got the best country in the world. Go see it !!!!!!!!!!
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YOUR NAME. Doc
PARTNERS NAME........
OCCUPATION. Lead Civil/Structural Designer
CURRENT 4WD. 2005 Nissan Patrol 4.2TDi
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 1995 Dingo (sold)
MY LIFE BEGAN. Corryong Vic.
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 3 Boys (Grown)
ACQUIRED FAMILY. Alcohol dependancy ;D
SHORT TERM GOAL. Go bush more often
LONG TERM GOAL. Go bush all the time
YEARS CAMPING. 35+
OTHER HOBBIES. hunting
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. When I started scouts
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. When I forgot the tin opener and all my food was tinned
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. At work.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Annoying people
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Annoying People
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Big Bang Theory
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Bear Grylls (NOT)
MAJOR HATES. inconsiderate road users
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Scarlett Johansson
BIGGEST REGRET. Getting married (twice)
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Buying the Patrol
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. What's around the corner
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Stop travelling
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Travelling the outback
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Go bush.......
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Don't forget the tin opener ::)
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Nay-Dmax.
YOUR NAME. Renee
PARTNERS NAME. Andrew
OCCUPATION. Customer service officer (bank teller)
CURRENT 4WD. 2010 Dmax
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Aussie Jays Big Red
MY LIFE BEGAN. Shepparton
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. No kids for us.
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 3 Horses 2 dogs and a cat
SHORT TERM GOAL. Pay off that car ;D
LONG TERM GOAL. Build a new house here in the next few years
YEARS CAMPING. Most of my life but 18years at least
OTHER HOBBIES. Anything with the horses, reading.
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I was young we camped on the Murray in Vic still my favourite place to camp
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Cant really think of a toughest camping trip, meant to camp at halls gap once but the storm when we got there crazy lightening etc had not spot booked stayed in a cabin that night haha
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Hopefully something still outdoors, time with the dogs or in the hammock
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. I've been told making stew
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Swearing... really bad. (this was Jeepers it could be mine if the footy is on haha)
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Big Bang is pretty funny don't really have a favourite
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.
MAJOR HATES. False people and anyone who hurts animals or children
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Not sure sorry
BIGGEST REGRET. That I have not been camping more times or to more places
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Probably my last job change
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Not amazing but you can do a lot if you believe in yourself
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Stop camping
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Life is good right now
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Live your life for you no one else knows your journey
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Just get out there.
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"Swaggers Member Profile." scrapsD40
YOUR NAME. Scott
PARTNERS NAME. Sue
OCCUPATION. Oversee distribution of health aids, medicines and supplements
CURRENT 4WD. 2014 V6TD Navaara Maaate
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Trackabout SV Safari Extenda
MY LIFE BEGAN. Sydney
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 Sons
ACQUIRED FAMILY. Nephew, DIL, and woolfhound
SHORT TERM GOAL. Pay the mortgage off
LONG TERM GOAL. Retire in 5 years and travel to Darwin then Perth then home
YEARS CAMPING. 50+
OTHER HOBBIES. Fishing
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I was conceived in a caravan
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. High Country in a tent. Woke up in the morning to find the condensation on the inside of the tent was frozen solid. Unable to pack the tent up because we couldn't fold the canvas.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be fishing, but camping
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. writing stories and tales
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Modesty
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. None really
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. None really
MAJOR HATES. People that don't have a sense of humour
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. The Pope
BIGGEST REGRET. None really
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Marry my best friend
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Drugs in sachets
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury my children
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Sons Birth and helping them grow up.
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Never put yourself in a position to be questioned. But if you do, then do it really well!!!!
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Go camping with speewa
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for gunna
YOUR NAME Michael
PARTNERS NAME. Helen
OCCUPATION. Sales Carpet Court
CURRENT 4WD. 1996 80s Cruiser
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. MDC FF
MY LIFE BEGAN. Young NSW
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 x Girls
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 x Jack Russel 1 x Very big cranky cockatoo & A new Wife a couple of years ago lol
SHORT TERM GOAL. Finnish house reno refer name
LONG TERM GOAL. Enjoy life more ,,, try not to stress @ work
YEARS CAMPING. all my life
OTHER HOBBIES. Archery , Fishing , Slot Cars , Man Cave Time , Rugby League
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN . When i was a kid with my great Parents
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Could say 2010 rained in @ Birdsville but it still was great
If I WASN'T CAMPING ,Building my new ManCave
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Building , working with timber , House reno's etc
I'M REALLY BAD AT .Drinkin lol.
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Deadwood , hell on Wheels , SOA ,
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER .Homer Simpson
MAJOR HATES. Anyone who protest's against ow great lifesyle & Greenie's
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Luv to share a yarn with Prince Harry
BIGGEST REGRET. I don't think i would to change to much stuff though my life o maybe buy some real estate 30 year's ago
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. bought a couple of old homes to reno
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Find my family history
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Bury my children or Grand children
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Birth of my kids was a good time , thank god i was born a male those girls do it tough
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Get of your arse & have a go
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Don't rush & enjoy , don't forget a milkcrate very handy
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Lino6
YOUR NAME. Andrew
PARTNERS NAME. Renee
OCCUPATION. OHS Coordinator
CURRENT 4WD. 1989 Rodeo single cab
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Aussie Jays Big Red
MY LIFE BEGAN. Stabbarton (Shepparton)
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. None (I hope)
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 3 nags, 2 mutts and an intellectually disabled cat
SHORT TERM GOAL. Get a better tractor
LONG TERM GOAL. Get a better house
YEARS CAMPING. Long time, since a kid
OTHER HOBBIES. Cutting firewood with scarps and fuji, hanging $h!t on people, riding my Honda
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. We used to go to Eldorado on Easter Sunday, then started camping there
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. When I forgot to pack the cans.....
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be doing some job around home
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Talking crap
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Starting jobs around home......
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Anything Stargate related
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Teal'c (Stargate)
MAJOR HATES. D-bags
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Raphael the ninja turtle
BIGGEST REGRET. That 1 last drink.....
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Got on Myswag.org
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. speewa. Or 6BnS
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Owe speewa cans
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. The night SWMBO and I met
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Don't wizza into the wind
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Lock the esky if you camp with speewa
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Lino6
YOUR NAME. Andrew
PARTNERS NAME. Renee
OCCUPATION. OHS Coordinator
CURRENT 4WD. 1989 Rodeo single cab
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Aussie Jays Big Red
MY LIFE BEGAN. Stabbarton (Shepparton)
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. None (I hope)
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 3 nags, 2 mutts and an intellectually disabled cat
SHORT TERM GOAL. Get a better tractor
LONG TERM GOAL. Get a better house
YEARS CAMPING. Long time, since a kid
OTHER HOBBIES. Cutting firewood with scarps and fuji, hanging $h!t on people, riding my Honda
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. We used to go to Eldorado on Easter Sunday, then started camping there
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. When I forgot to pack the cans.....
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be doing some job around home
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Talking crap
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Starting jobs around home......
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Anything Stargate related
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Teal'c (Stargate)
MAJOR HATES. D-bags
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. Raphael the ninja turtle
BIGGEST REGRET. That 1 last drink.....
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Got on Myswag.org
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. speewa. Or 6BnS
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Owe speewa cans
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. The night SWMBO and I met
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Don't wizza into the wind
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Lock the esky if you camp with speewa
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Listo
YOUR NAME. Andrew
PARTNERS NAME. Jahna
OCCUPATION. Live linesman
CURRENT 4WD. 2013 dual cab Triton
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Lifestyle
MY LIFE BEGAN. In Roma
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. 2 daughters to correct me when I'm wrong
ACQUIRED FAMILY. Nil. Still waiting for a dog to find us
SHORT TERM GOAL. Pay of our debt & enjoy life with our little family
LONG TERM GOAL. Once the girls are old enough, we hope to follow relief teaching roles for Jahna all over Australia & I'll try to get what ever I can. Mark McGirr has inspired us!
YEARS CAMPING. Probably 30?
OTHER HOBBIES. Fishing & shooting
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. Dad would take us down to the river as kids
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. I took Jahna & the kids up to Cardwell for a week when we were meeting our celebrant. I thought it would be a good idea to tent it at the Beachcomber caravan park and take the boat without looking at the weather forecast. Our beautiful weather turned to drizzle as we went over the range just out of town & we set the tent up in those conditions. That night, the drizzle turned into TC Oswald. We lasted three nights then threw the tent in the bin & got a cabin.
If I WASN'T CAMPING, I'd be. Working or trying to perfect my home brew
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Annoying Jahna
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Swearing also. And remembering things, Alzheimer's runs in the family too, that's a bit scary
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. David Attenborough stuff at the moment
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Bender (Futurama)
MAJOR HATES. Scumbags & bludgers
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. My nephew Zac, little man was taken way too early
BIGGEST REGRET. Financial mistakes in my younger days. Too much debt, too few assets
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. settle down & have a family
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. The world of beer. It's amazing how many good drops are out there if you venture out of your comfort zone
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Learn what it's like to live on my own again
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. We lived in Sarina Qld for five and a half years. Beautiful place, good fishing & crabbing & an awesome depot to work at. Those guys are more like family than work mates, we can't wait to go back
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. You'll shut your mouth if you know what's best for you (from Jahna)
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Pick up all your rubbish, only leave tyre marks & foot prints. Oh, and stay away from Tritons if looking for a car
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for JohnT.
YOUR NAME. John
PARTNERS NAME. Lee
OCCUPATION. Change Manager although I have a deep interest in Human Development
CURRENT 4WD. Late 2014 Ford Ranger
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Liberty Soft Floor
MY LIFE BEGAN. In Adelaide
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. We are DINKS
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 Dalmatian, 1 Cat
SHORT TERM GOAL. Get to more locations to shoot landscape photos
LONG TERM GOAL. Help develop people
YEARS CAMPING. All my life
OTHER HOBBIES. Photography
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. My father was a huge camper and due to the fact that we had limited money growing up, camping was a great way for the family to spend time together on the cheap.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Cant say I have had one
If I WASN'T CAMPING. Shopping for more camping Shit I dont need :)
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Photography, Mentoring, Computers
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Not buying camping stuff I dont need
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Big Bang Theory at the moment
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. -Dont really have one
MAJOR HATES. Liars and people in management positions who ruin others lives
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. A purple people eater (I dont know really)
BIGGEST REGRET. I dont have regrets
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Marry my wife
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. The value to humans
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Pick Shit out of my ass with a spoon (A mate who hikes Kosciusko told me a story about how you have to do this at certain altitudes) - Dont ever want to do that
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Anytime but when I am camping mainly
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Change your World
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Its not your campsite. Dont walk through it, dont lets your kids walk through it and STFU after 8pm :)
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for plusnq
YOUR NAME. Shane
PARTNERS NAME. Helen
OCCUPATION. Mr Mum
CURRENT 4WD. 2013 Landrover Discovery 4 HSE
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. Ultimate XPlor GT
MY LIFE BEGAN. Darlington Point, NSW. My better half says it was when I met her.
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Four kids, two boys, two girls
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 1 Border Collie x Kelpie dog
SHORT TERM GOAL. More time to go exploring, learn how to weld
LONG TERM GOAL. Continue travelling
YEARS CAMPING. All my life
OTHER HOBBIES. Photography, Tech stuff
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. As a child
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. after a stint in the Army, camping is a doddle.
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I'd be planning the next trip
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Photography, Computers,
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Dealing with d***heads
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Game of Thrones at the moment
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. -Russell Coight
MAJOR HATES. Liars, jobsworths and self entitled people
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. My younger self so I can give him a kick in the bum and say what were you thinking ;D
BIGGEST REGRET. Not enough time with my mates
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Marry my wife ( I think my account might have been hacked here)
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. The strength and value of community
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft.
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. watching my kids grow up
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Persistence will get you most of the way there.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. respect the country and your fellow campers
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Hairs
YOUR NAME. Jon.
PARTNERS NAME. Karen.
OCCUPATION. Temporary House Bitch.
CURRENT 4WD. 1991 1hdt gxl 80 Series landcruiser.
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 1982 Jayco Black Swan.
MY LIFE BEGAN. As a twinkle in my dads eye.
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Three teenagers, Two Girls, one Boy.
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 x Black labs X Staffies, three guinea pigs, 2 x horses(one over 40 YO.
SHORT TERM GOAL. To work out what to cook for dinner tonight.
LONG TERM GOAL. To have someone else work out what we are going to eat every night.
YEARS CAMPING. off & On for thirty years.
OTHER HOBBIES. 4WDiving, exploring tracks, drinking.
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. In High School.
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. 1983, Three of us camped at the First Sun Caravan Park Byron Bay, bought a Cartoon of beer, ate pizza, feel asleep maggoted, it rained(like flood rain) tent leaked, woke up hung over, wet and hungry.
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I'd be looking at maps.
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. remembering sick jokes,
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Telling them at the most inappropriate time :)
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. don't have one
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Any Aussie comedian with a great sense of humor.
MAJOR HATES. Rude people, bad drivers and litter bugs,
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. My Dad and show him his grand kids he never got to see.
BIGGEST REGRET. None, for all the Shit I've done, Good & Bad, it makes me who I am today.
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Marry my wife, my Dad would agree with this.
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. Being told that my wife was pregnant with our kids.
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Out live my kids.
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Now.
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Don't gamble what you can't afford to loose out of your back pocket.
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. Listen, share & travel safe.
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for alnjan
YOUR NAME. Al
PARTNERS NAME. Jan
OCCUPATION. Medically Retired, whatever that means
CURRENT 4WD. 1983 Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. In between campers at present but have a Millward 16ft poptop caravan
MY LIFE BEGAN. Coffs Harbour
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. pigeon pair, one boy one girl
ACQUIRED FAMILY. German/Belgium Shepherd and a Red Cattle Dog
SHORT TERM GOAL. Get my Shit together and go somewhere
LONG TERM GOAL. Long Term Adventuring
YEARS CAMPING. Not enough
OTHER HOBBIES. Photography 4wding outdooors stuff
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I could remember
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. Youdales Hut, it rained it flooded and found out Jan is claustrophobic in a two man hiking tent
If I WASN'T CAMPING. I'd be outdoors
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. being me
I'M REALLY BAD AT. lots of things
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. Something with a bit of action in it
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER. Don't care
MAJOR HATES. D..heads but sometimes they do amuse me too
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. me Mum been 20 yrs now, still miss her
BIGGEST REGRET. ha ha yep but then if I did that I wouldn't be here
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. I'm not a smart man
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE. How much my family love me
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. be what I once was
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. watching my kids grow up
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. I generally find out the hard way
ADVISE TO NEW CAMPERS. do your own thing but always be respectful of others and the land
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"Swaggers Member Profile." for Annieandandy
YOUR NAME. Andy
PARTNERS NAME. Ann maree
OCCUPATION. Train Driver
CURRENT 4WD. 2010 Ford Ranger
CAMPER TRAILER TYPE. 2002 Trackabout Safari
MY LIFE BEGAN. By being the best swimmer
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY none
ACQUIRED FAMILY. 2 dogs, a cat and what seems to be a possum in th roof!
SHORT TERM GOAL. finish this without throwing iPad at wall
LONG TERM GOAL. Big trip around oz
YEARS CAMPING. 30ish
OTHER HOBBIES photography, kayak fishing, hiking
I GOT INTO CAMPING WHEN. I got my first tent and slept in back yard
TOUGHEST CAMPING TRIP. first trip trying to impress girlfriend. Double island pissed rain and blew its arse off.
If I WASN'T CAMPING. id be stuffing about with camper trailer
I'M REALLY GOOD AT. Faffing
I'M REALLY BAD AT. Copy and pasting this on iPad.
FAVOURITE TV SHOW. All for adventure
FAVOURITE TV CHARACTER.
MAJOR HATES. Arrogant people
I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO MEET. James brown
BIGGEST REGRET no regrets but plenty of Shit choices
SMARTEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Work out how to copy and paste this
MOST AMAZING DISCOVERY OF MY LIFE actually getting paid while your sick
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO. Go to ikea ever again
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Mmm it's all been pretty good. No complaints
BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER HAD. Don't Piss on electric fence
ADVISE TO NEW Dont not go camping cause of the weather report. Just go and deal with the conditions you get.