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Bigglesinoz


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1-6-2019. CAMPWATCH..jpgHi, i'm just wondering if some enterprising person can start up a FB page/group called 'CampWatch'.

The whole idea is similar to the Neighbourhood Watch idea. 

Thinking along the lines of Promo stickers, keyring things etc to raise money and awareness of like minded campers/travelers/ nomads or whoever.

An example would be if your staying in for the day/night to let others be aware you'll keep an eye on things while they're hiking or at the pub, or whatever, if you see something that's just not right, fire, falling tree's, suspicious people casing the place. 

Just leave a contact number to let them know something ain't right. 

Any takers for this? 

I'm thinking of Making up some stickers using Vistaprint and seeing what it happens. I used Vistaprint in my Pest control and mowing business and found they were pretty good.

Thanks, Biggles. 



-- Edited by Bigglesinoz on Saturday 1st of June 2019 01:00:31 PM

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Hi Biggles.

Great idea, and happy to come "on board"; however I`m not a FB type person, and I`m not what you need to get this off the ground.

I`m more than happy to hand out stickers and/or discuss during happy hours/chats around camps etc.

Please keep me in the loop.

Regards.

Hetho.



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Hey and hello, yep all i really want to do is get a stack of stickers made up (in the process now) and pass them on. $6 bucks each will cover all costs and postage. 

The main objective is we keep an eye on things for fellow travelers, thats about it really. Biggles, stay tuned.



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sure you not trying to start a business, would be a big sticker for $6 from an ex signwriter and printer
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Size is oval and ...



-- Edited by Bigglesinoz on Monday 3rd of June 2019 02:26:13 AM

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still got a lot of gear but not doing work commercially. The concept is ok but to be wide spread and viable you will need a sponcer other wise its just another sticker with little meaning. Best of luck

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Well the idea is there.



-- Edited by Bigglesinoz on Monday 3rd of June 2019 02:26:41 AM

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Bigglesinoz wrote:

Well the idea is there and i'll settle for folk i meet up with in my travels, i'll get some stickers out there and am in no rush, you've got the gear and no idea.  If you can do better then go for it otherwise............

 

 

 If that's how you feel, I offered you some ideas to help you, you insult me

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blaze wrote:
Bigglesinoz wrote:

Well the idea is there and i'll settle for folk i meet up with in my travels, i'll get some stickers out there and am in no rush, you've got the gear and no idea.  If you can do better then go for it otherwise............

 

 

 If that's how you feel, I offered you some ideas to help you, you insult me

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Well thats off to a good start.....lol

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jebs wrote:

Well thats off to a good start.....lol

 Yuuup, lol .



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blaze wrote:
Bigglesinoz wrote:

Well the idea is there and i'll settle for folk i meet up with in my travels, i'll get some stickers out there and am in no rush, you've got the gear and no idea.  If you can do better then go for it otherwise............

 

 

 


 Whats been said cant be unsaid.biggrin

Never ceases to amaze me how grumpy some on this forum can be, must be an age thing.confuse

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Biggles, send a note to Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia - he may be able to tell you best way forward with your idea.
CARAVAN COUNCIL OFAUSTRALIA

3 Margaret Street
Parkdale VIC 3195
T: 0409 865 399
F: 03 9587 1828

caravancouncil@optusnet.com.au


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ISTM that the CampWatch logo looks a little benign. Thieves may need a more obvious deterrent.

Have you tried to interest the CMCA and similar bodies in your idea? ISTM that they would have a much bigger audience.

As for the cost of the stickers, you can get a Grey Nomads bumper sticker (160mm x 60mm) for $2.20 plus postage. ISTM that one should have 3 CampWatch stickers (1 on each side + 1 at rear), so the postage cost for 3 stickers would be the same as for 1. Of course the cost depends on your volume, and your willingness to donate your time. Personally, I think you would be entitled to be reimbursed for your efforts.



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Guys, its an idea i thought of, that is it, period, i'm getting some stickers (30 actually) and anyone who wants to run with the idea or something with sponsors and going into the global
network can go for it.
However if i'm camping somewhere and you just want to let me know you'll be gone for a few hours and i'm happy to hang in and 'keep an eye out' that's it.
And vice versa.
Mods....end thread please, i'm off to Bingara nsw. Bruce..aka Biggles.

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Great idea Biggles don't worry about the doomsayers mate a good idea is worth 6 dollars, I like you will offer my attention when free camping to keep an eye on things and vice versa most take it on board.

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Thats pretty much the idea, i'll just pass the stickers on to whoever i meat ? on the road biggrin



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Campwatch a good idea but hopefully Gay people wont object :D


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