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jonathan


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.. and a big 'welcome' from me also Chris .. just enjoy !

Jon



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Aw Gee, thanks everybody.  Now I feel all warm and fuzzy.  Looks like "Aunty Winnie" it is.  I do have photos of the inside, so will post them shortly.  Just wanted to get on and say thanks very much to all of you for such a warm welcome.

Cheers!

Chris



-- Edited by gypsy rover on Wednesday 18th of April 2012 02:28:07 PM

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and yet another welcome from me. Have you got any photos of the inside of 'Auntie Winnie'?

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And welcome from me.
You will enjoy the life on the road

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Brian

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Am attaching images of inside of "Aunty Winnie".  Don't know how it will turn out as I can't seem to get a preview.  Forgive me if I have stuffed it up.

Cheers!

Chris



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gypsy rover


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Well it sorta worked!!  I have quite a few more but resizing them is a bit of a mission.

Cheers!

Chris



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Welcome, Chris.
Here is a hint to help you manage driving your big girl: get a friend with a long tape to help you measure the vehicle's height at the highest point. Write this on a bit of card and stick it behind your sun visor - or somewhere equally accessible. One day, you will come to a sign that reads something like "Low bridge ahead. Clearance 2.9metres."
Take it from my experience - it is better to know your height in advance!

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gypsy rover


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Thanks for that Wendyy.  The Winnie is an ex hire and has a big sign on the dashboard saying "Vehicle Height 3.5 metres"  I must admit low bridges scare the heck out of me, the last thing I need is a Winnie convertable.

Cheers!

Chris



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Good pics Chris.

"Aunty Winnie" looks very impressive. smile



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 Cheers. Pam.

Safe and happy travels everyone.

 
gypsy rover


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Thanks Pam, when all the modifications are finished she will be a pretty good unit.  We are setting her up for independent camping so I don't have to stay in caravan parks. You just can't afford to do that on a pension.

Cheers!

Chris



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shadyandme wrote:

Welcome from me to Chris, are you coming to gympie? I love your new home,enjoy. Norma and shady (dog) 

 you shrunk Norma lucky I had my magnifying glasses handy lol



-- Edited by gillyb on Sunday 29th of April 2012 01:05:23 PM

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Happy & Safe travelling

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Gill
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Welcome from me to Chris, are you coming to gympie? I love your new home,enjoy. Norma and shady (dog) 



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Unfortunately, won't make it to Gympie, still work to be done before she is ready for the road.

Cheers!

Chris



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