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Beth54


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How exciting!

It's a wee little Viscount Nipper, 11ft, 590kg poptop! Perfect for Lucy to tow!

Dan came with me to inspect it, and it passed.

The owner is getting it inspected, and gas cert done, and all should be ready for me to collect her when I get back from Cooloola on Thursday.

Of course, Dan can't help himself, he already has ideas of Dan-ifying it.

 

 



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Excellent

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How exciting. You have been thinking about it for a while. You have a Dan-ifyer, I have an Andy-ifyer. At the moment, I think, it seems like I am getting several 12v outlets put in. Anyway, Its in pieces and I can only have faith. I know it wll be done properly eventually.

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Way to go girl!! handshake.gif

I have a friend who had a little Nipper and loved it a lot. smile

Great you have someone to share your enthusiasm. party.gif



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Doing your own modifications will be great therapy for you both and may I add very satisfying.     Soo enjoy and I hope that you do so for a long time to come.

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Congrats Beth .. !!

now .. is this Gypsy II  ?

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Thanks all.

Mind you, Dan has his own set of projects at home,,,should I feel guilty? Nah! He enjoys it!



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Beth have you sold your other trailer mate, I have been away and not seen anywhere in posts if you did. smile



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No I haven't sold her yet. But I will be, in the near future.

Jonathon, I haven't decided on a name yet, but it won't be Gypsy 2. confuse



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Congratulations!! What a big decision. I hope you have many happy kms with your nipper.

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Big Congratulations Beth....

You must be very excited!!!!

She? looks good  smile  smile  smile



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Beth - how exciting - that's just what I was thinking you would get - you won't have any problem sellingyour camper trailer - after all I sold my friends caravan twice!!!!!!
And, Pam - of course it will be "she"!

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We bought our new one before selling the old, just the way it turned out for us.

Be putting it on the market real soon though. wink



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Of course she's a she!

Just me and the girls!

On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again...(singing)



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Firefly wrote:

We bought our new one before selling the old, just the way it turned out for us.

Be putting it on the market real soon though. wink

 Yes, have to recupe some $$$$!



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Have to get some new stickers organised now Beth.

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Hi Beth,

Congratulations, looks great - just what you need. Hope you have lots of 'happy trails' in 'her'.

Pete & June

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jules47 wrote:
Beth - how exciting - that's just what I was thinking you would get - you won't have any problem sellingyour camper trailer - after all I sold my friends caravan twice!!!!!!
And, Pam - of course it will be "she"!
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Hey Jules....you're just skiting about your super sales(person)ship now smile smile smile

I was almost certain that it would be "she".....
but didn't want to "assume" too much smile

Cheers. Pam. smile



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jules47 wrote:

Have to get some new stickers organised now Beth.

 Yep, sure will.



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Congratulations! it's so exciting once you finally make the choice and purchase after researching !

Hope you travel many many happy miles

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How exciting Beth! So pleased for you. it all happened so quick. It, Sorry She, looks good. Will be so much more comfortable for you than the trailer.

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Oh Beth she looks great, congratulations!! smile

Cheers Bronnie



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Thanks all! smile



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How exciting Beth! So pleased for you. it all happened so quick. It, Sorry She, looks good. Will be so much more comfortable for you than the trailer.

 Thanks Marj. One of the modifications I asked Dan for was a handle next to the door. And she's not high off the ground either, so easy for this unco person to step up.



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There's some neat silver handles in Bunnings at the moment. Thought I might get a couple to put somewhere inside Myrtle as little racks, perhaps to hang a cloth or teatowel over.
They are really just door handles though.

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Okay, I'll have a look.

I'm going up to my sisters for a couple of days tomorrow, and I'm sure they'll have suggestions too.

By the time I return on Thursday, the inspection etc should be all done, ready to collect!



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She looks great Beth.  You'll appreciate the extra space.

Cheers,

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Okay, I've decided on Lulu. It was the first name that popped into my head, so Lulu it is!

Thanks Gayle. I'll have to plan a short trip for the Spring now!



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I like Lulu, she suits it. Don't forget to get a sticker made up for Lulu.

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I like it, that my nickname too. wink



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