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Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 10:55

Member - Oldbaz. NSW.

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I feel I must draw your attention to a really great blog by Member
Campergirl re her recent solo outback trip. You may recall the
research she did on this site before setting out. I found this blog to be an excellent, eloquent word picture of the trip, with
pictures too, & written in a style I'm sure would surpass most of
the trip story rubbish printed in the travel & car mags. Well done,
Campergirl, a fabulous entertaining story. I look forward to the
second half...cheers...oldbaz.
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AnswerID: 371017   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 11:44

Member - Andrew (QLD) replied:

Finally found it here:

Campergirl's Blog

A nice writeup indeed. :-)

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AnswerID: 371023   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 12:22

a convict replied:


..thanks for the tip "Oldbaz. NSW.

..great little blog, & good read.
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AnswerID: 371029   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 14:32

Member - Fred G NSW replied:

I enjoyed that read also. A lot of her trip was where we went over the last six weeks, and brought many smiles to our faces.
Well done camper girl.

Fred.

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AnswerID: 371030   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 14:35

Sir Kev & Darkie replied:

I am still laughing about her getting pulled over by NT finest LOL

Cheers Kev
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AnswerID: 371054   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 17:07

Member Brian (Gold Coast) replied:

Cheers for the heads up oldbaz. I enjoyed reading Campergirls story immensely!!


Cheers

Brian

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"Common sense will get us through....might be a slow trip but Australia's better seen at 80kmph rather than 120"
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AnswerID: 371104   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 at 23:29

Member - Campergirl (NSW) replied:

Wow Guys - Thank you so much. I can't believe the interest and incredible wishes from everyone. I really owe a lot of it to you guys.

Without the amazing people on here sharing their adventures, info etc - I probably be stuck somewhere out the "Back O Bourke" or still at home dreaming about it.

I'm addicted. As long as Little Van survives - we'll be off at every chance.

No going back now - I've turned to the Red side.


XXXXXXXX

:-)

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Lovin' it!
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FollowupID: 638402   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 06:11

Member - Phil B (WA) posted:

Hi Campergirl

With an enthusiastic and bubbly personality like your you could not fail to enjoy yourself.

Well done on a terrific report

Phil
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FollowupID: 638414   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 08:28

Member - Shane D (QLD) posted:

Thats the biggest problem when such trips end, after you unpack and head back to work, you subconsoisly start planning for the next one, and why you didn't do it sooner

But don't worry, your not alone, This website has cost me THOUSANDS (not directly) and contiunes to tease me into the NEXT big trip, I cant decide where!!.
Shane
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FollowupID: 638493   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 17:36

Member - Bytemrk(VIC) posted:

Hi Campergirl,

Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures. You are right, this site is a marvellous way of gathering information for such trips, I've used it many times over the last few years.

Without doubt stories like yours inspire many to explore further and discover what an amazing place we all live in. Sounds like you have just started something that can get very addictive!

Thanks again I really enjoyed the read. It made me even more impatient to get out there...September seems so far away still!

Cheers

Mark
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AnswerID: 371108   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 01:07

Member - Brian R (WA) replied:

Hi
Have just read thru the blog.....what an inspiration....enjoy enjoy....as I feel the best is free
Brian R
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AnswerID: 371156   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 12:42

Member - barry F (NSW) replied:

Thanks for that, a real good read & some good photography as well. Good onyer Campergirl for having the guts to have a go & share it with everyone as well.
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AnswerID: 371218   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 19:25

Richard W (NSW) replied:

Oldbaz,

Thanks for the tip. Was agreat read.
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