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Title: I've been quiet lately Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 1st, 2008, 10:26pm I’ve been a little quiet on the board over the last few months, the reason! I’ve been renovating an old caravan to put on our property down south. We have five acres north of Perth & plan to retire there in the next few years; when we go on holidays I like to get there & plant trees etc but the travelling from my daughters home to the property daily is time consuming & the cost of fuel is prohibitive hence the caravan so we can stay there & enjoy. It’s fully plummed with pressure pump to shower kitchen etc, chemical toilet,gas stove, microwave, TV & 240 AC power. Here’s some before & after shots. Cheers Barry Kitchen before http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2156271897_c317af9a78.jpg?v=0 Kitchen after http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2156271051_4d04b704a1.jpg?v=0 Bedroom before http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2157067484_8c9ee02169.jpg?v=0 Bedroom after http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2157065952_16a4b9f725.jpg?v=0 Shower WC before http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2395/2156271317_5ae6a6227b.jpg?v=0 Shower WC after http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2156270853_40466a44c4.jpg?v=0 |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by George_J on Jan 1st, 2008, 10:53pm Lots of work, Barry, but it looks like you've created some comfortable digs. Enjoy it--I know you will. We'll expect some scenery shots of the surrounding countryside, of course. Best wishes, George |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Charlie on Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:14am Nice little retreat and George is right. I certainly haven't seen much of the scenery on the western side of down under. It would be interesting. Charlie |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Annette on Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:18am Wow ! Thats a lot of work Barry and it looks great ! Will it be parked permanently on one spot or can it be towed around? |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 2nd, 2008, 2:19am on 01/02/08 at 00:18:54, Annette wrote:
Yep it was a lot of work but I get a lot of enjoyment out of doing things like that & it keeps me out of trouble ;;D It is parked on the block now with the wheels off & sitting on blocks but is fully road worthy & registered so if I want to I can take it anywhere. Cheers Barry |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by andrewjb on Jan 2nd, 2008, 7:16am looks great barry, have you a house to build now ? andrew. |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Jonny on Jan 2nd, 2008, 5:07pm Really nice work, Barry...Looks great!! [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Rosybabe on Jan 2nd, 2008, 5:12pm you got a nice place in there Barry!! |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by barry_sword on Jan 2nd, 2008, 6:18pm Nice job Barry, looks like you have put a lot into this. [smiley=thumb.gif] This is what we call a Caravan in Canada! http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df23b3127cceb3938071f09100000026101AZtGrZu5asU [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] When you said caravan I thought, " This is their dream? I did not know a caravan in your country is what we call a RV or Motorhome here. :-[ Barry ;;D |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 3rd, 2008, 8:36am on 01/02/08 at 18:18:07, barry_sword wrote:
Thank's Barry " Bloody good name eh". I will clear the time zone with what we call things here compared to elsewhere. The Aussie Caravan http://www.autotrader.com.au/Photos/WM2623178381.jpg Box Trailer http://www.autotrader.com.au/Photos/6818580.JPG Camper trailer http://www.autotrader.com.au/Photos/J18049883-35.jpg Camper Van: self contained self propelled http://www.campertravel.com.au/vans/t_BKPWNDR1.jpg Semi Trailer: A prime mover pulling a single trailer http://www.semitrailer.com.au/common/imagelib/index.htm/3971_530_200_crop_00e74.jpg Road train: a prime mover pulling 2 or more trailers with the max being 4 trailers allowed in some states. And referred to as a double, triple & 4 up http://www.volvoadventures.com/164Road_Train.jpg Cheers Barry |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by rocketman3104 on Jan 3rd, 2008, 8:45am Looks great, I love to see results when i'm tring to do something like that. Thanks for the lesson in translation, that road train is nasty looking!. I wouldn't want to piss the driver off, or pull out in front of him (or her). Paul |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by barry_sword on Jan 3rd, 2008, 7:49pm Hi Barry, cool name! ;;D Thanks for clearing the time zone on what they are called. Your "caravan" looks awesome, good job! [smiley=thumb.gif] Hope it is not too warm there, we went to -35C this morning, that is cold enough to make your nostrils stick together, then our power went out for a few hours, now it is getting a little warmer and starting to snow again! :P Ah, to live in a snowbelt !! [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 3rd, 2008, 7:56pm on 01/03/08 at 19:49:18, barry_sword wrote:
Bloody hell & we call +35C a cool day, sheez my freezer won't get that cold. Cheers Barry |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Kevin_M on Jan 3rd, 2008, 8:08pm You made that a very nice place Barry, a huge difference. Looks neat enough now to cover a lot of ground with and live comfortably to explore the continent anywhere. Great job, wish I had the knack. |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Jackie on Jan 4th, 2008, 2:59pm Wow...big difference...... Lots of work but look what ya got now.... :) Enjoy!!!!!! Jackie |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Charlie on Jan 4th, 2008, 9:47pm Thanks for the pictures too. I like seeing your part of the world. Charlie |
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Title: Re: I've been quiet lately Post by Melissa on Jan 4th, 2008, 10:00pm Awesome Barry!! I can't wait for camping season myself!!! :D |
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