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Garry

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Summers nearly here
« on: June 25, 2017, 00:48:29 »
At this time of year in Australia many Grey Nomads head north.  My wife and I are no exception. After building a camper over the past year in addition to another VW project, we finally got it finished and have travelled about 2000km (1200miles) north right through the centre of Australia to the western side of Queensland in the Gulf of Carpentaria and set up camp for a few days. Sunny and a mild temperature of 30 celsius (80f)

 We will then move over to the east coast for a couple of months before heading home in September in time for me to get to PUB

. This is just to reming the northerners that even in the middle of winter it can be warm in Australia
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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2017, 06:00:59 »
Garry,
great photos. I am expecting that you will duly document (photos and write ups) every trip made the camper. You may spare us details what will go on IN the camper though :D

BTW:I am devastated by your looks. Noticed that you wore PLASTIC glasses, while metal chrome ones would be more appropriate in your case. Please correct  that for the Euro Event!!! 
« Last Edit: July 01, 2017, 12:06:29 by Flyair »
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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2017, 08:37:34 »
I was in that pub 27 years ago!

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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2017, 10:05:10 »
Colin,

It is a hoot of a pub and about as ocker (Oz) as you can get.  Did you fly in and park at the front door then.

Stan, I was trying to match Tom Sargents...  Mr PUB Virginia.
Garry Marks
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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2017, 10:39:12 »
Garry, You are living the "Dream" exploring the Outback and a nice Pagoda safely back home to play with when you get back. Nice !
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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2017, 18:08:29 »

Au come on Garry, give us a chance..
We have just had 4 days of summer....and now it is raining !

Keep well

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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2017, 21:33:38 »
I was way too poor back then to fly in. I drove in my 76 Kingswood wagon!

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Re: Summers nearly here
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2017, 21:48:06 »
Not from South on the Birdsville Track?????

Not the Kingswood. ;D ;D
Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric