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Gerty Dancer


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Landfall wrote:

We have a Geist.

So you can imagine the flak we get from everyone.

We jokingly call it our mobile 5 star bathroom.

When we are frequently told they are "not made for Australian conditions" we answer, "that's Ok we don't tour Australia."

Snobbery is out there alive and well.

Dusty

Can well imagine Dusty. Some years ago my brother sold his farm and went on the road with a large 5th wheeler... they called it their "Block of Flats". They felt ostracised by the other travellers and were very disappointed after hearing so much about meeting friendly people along the way. Snobbery works in all directions

We all have to give everybody a chance, and be friendly, before we write them off as "Too rich, too poor etc" and snub them.

 



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BUGGA!! I,m an outcast? lol.

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Look you must have upper crust people in this world we set standards for you poor lower class

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there's only one standard that I go by & thats my own!

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Well, we live full-time in a 5th-wheeler (as pic.), fully built in Aus and no fancy slide-outs (extra weight, something else to go wrong); it's our 4-room flat on wheels. We belong to the CMCA - particularly good for the Ken Tame insurance - but are quite aware that a small core of members are hostile to 5th-wheelers: 'they're goose-neck caravans!'. noTheir loss, say we! smile

But although our van is 25'6" and a bit taller than average, we've never struck any real unfriendliness on the road, either in parks or free-camps (although we avoid rallies - too many people!). What's more, we enjoy talking to anyone else - even the 'Wicked' campers!

I think that associate membership of the club is useful for anyone, but the other caravan and camping clubs seem to be working with the CMCA now to lobby for travellers.

Meanwhile, happy and safe travel, all - in whatever!

Andrea

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chris & terry wrote:

..... I was of the opinion that on joining the CMCA, even as an associate, they preferred you to post a photo of your rig, & if a caravan you were given a 12 mth period of grace in which to come to your senses & buy a motorhome, my words not theirs.

Are you talking about the CMCA or the CMCA forum (which is available to ALL members of the CMCA)?
Either way, your "words" are absolute rubbish!

Cheers,
Peter

 



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EVERYONE is entitled to their own point of view in Australia.  Well it was the last time I looked.

I'm with you Justcruising.  Set your own standards and be happy.



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How come 5th. wheeler can join CMCA and not Caravans what is the difference look the same

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brickies wrote:

Look you must have upper crust people in this world we set standards for you poor lower class


hear! hear!     You'd think they'd show more respect for our superiority wouldn't you!

 



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How come 5th. wheeler can join CMCA and not Caravans what is the difference look the same


Search me, brickies - and that's why there was, I'm told, a heated debate about the issue within the club before the motion was carried. We knew nothing about this when we first joined as associates, before we had any vehicle at all. There is, of course, a difference in configuration - but we just call ours an 'articulated motorhome'! smile

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Andrea you are right it is all in the wording very clever and Jimricho is right about respect for Superiority , the lower class would not think of such clever words , I still don't mind mixing with the lower class make me feel really great, enough fishing for now

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Landfall wrote:

We have a Geist.

So you can imagine the flak we get from everyone.

We jokingly call it our mobile 5 star bathroom.

When we are frequently told they are "not made for Australian conditions" we answer, "that's Ok we don't tour Australia."

Snobbery is out there alive and well.

Dusty





Don't ya hate that!

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i dont care what any one thinks about the rig i will get, it will be  mine,not theres 
 I'll  configure it the way i want
same with my house who gives a S***** to what any one else thinks ..

-- Edited by milo on Thursday 10th of March 2011 10:58:31 PM

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Wasn't it Groucho Marx who said he would not want to belong to any club that would have him as a member . . .

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tonyd wrote:

Wasn't it Groucho Marx who said he would not want to belong to any club that would have him as a member . . .

Ha Ha......love it !! biggrin

 



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He also said that you are only as old as the woman(or man) you feel! A man after my own heart, was Groucho.

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What a name Groucho would suit a lot of people

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Landfall wrote:
We have a Geist.

So you can imagine the flak we get from everyone.
We jokingly call it our mobile 5 star bathroom.
When we are frequently told they are "not made for Australian conditions" we answer, "that's Ok we don't tour Australia."

Snobbery is out there alive and well.

Dusty



Love the term "mobile 5 star bathroom."

 

This could be used to describe so many may even use it myself for our Mobile House.

I always say we are Un-employed, Homeless and living on the street.yawn




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Alan8888 wrote:

Landfall wrote:
We have a Geist.

So you can imagine the flak we get from everyone.
We jokingly call it our mobile 5 star bathroom.
When we are frequently told they are "not made for Australian conditions" we answer, "that's Ok we don't tour Australia."

Snobbery is out there alive and well.

Dusty



Love the term "mobile 5 star bathroom."

 

This could be used to describe so many may even use it myself for our Mobile House.

I always say we are Un-employed, Homeless and living on the street.yawn


Alan8888,

You've got a deal, you use our phrase and I'll adopt yours.

Just a little concerned that if overheard by the police it may come under the definition of "vagrancy"  What the heck, I'll go with it.

Cheers

See you on the street.

Dusty

 



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Who determines upper class from lower class?
To me its just a self appointed status.like figjam. or is that MR Figjam?

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or maybe SIR Figjam..............laughing.gif

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IXL Figjam is best

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I notice that fifth wheeler owners can have full membership am I a bit thick but aren't they just big caravans anyway ???evileye

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goinsoon wrote:

I notice that fifth wheeler owners can have full membership am I a bit thick but aren't they just big caravans anyway ???evileye



Hey don't pidgeon hole the Fifth Wheel ........ But their concept did originat from a unique use and concept from a horse float in the US of A doh



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we used to belong to wecrwefcuihohmfiuxjecinpec caravan club, until I discovered what the committee was really like, wil not join another one

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with a club name like that why would you bother W.......laughing.gif

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Can't beat Glen Ewin FIGJAM, the best.

Wombat, you are at it again.

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Jeez Dusty, you certainly do have a lot of explaining to do.
You should have stuck with the sailing.
As long as you're happy and safe, and the van is adequate for your needs, whole the bl..dy hell cares!?
We travel for all sorts of reasons with many goals and destinations. How we do it in what doesn't matter. It's about getting out there and travelling.
These and other topics are great discussions at happy hour. Cheers!

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Cruising Granny wrote:

Jeez Dusty, you certainly do have a lot of explaining to do.
You should have stuck with the sailing.
As long as you're happy and safe, and the van is adequate for your needs, whole the bl..dy hell cares!?
We travel for all sorts of reasons with many goals and destinations. How we do it in what doesn't matter. It's about getting out there and travelling.
These and other topics are great discussions at happy hour. Cheers!


Hi Gran,

"Happy hour?"

Why do they call it "Happy Hour?"

People just sit there and grumble about their aches and pains, the weather, the roads, the price of fuel, etc. etc.

We prefer to call it "Sundowners"

But, whatever we call it, may it live on forever.

Cheers

Dusty

PS>  Have just returned from 3 days away sailing.

 



-- Edited by Landfall on Sunday 13th of March 2011 05:41:56 PM

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Hay Guys n Gals,

Well I am like JC, totally stuffed cause I camp in a tent everywhere I go, n usually tow a boat......bugger me dead.

Makes me feel like Ted Bullpit out of Kingswood Country.......

Bugga me dead someone should blow up campervan/motorhome/caravan/campertrailer/wicked campers/juicy campers/backpackers/free campers/everyone who doesnt subscribe to my way of life/thinking.......

I go with the gut, if it tells me to stay away they are bad news, I do so, if it says go and say G'day I do so, never done me wrong yet, but who am I to judge.

I am me, like me or leave me alone, I don't give a toss either way.

Hoo Roo Happy Days
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