Hello, an introduction

Gaffcutter
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edited June 2016 in Introductions #1

Although we have been members for about eight years, this is by way of an introduction.  We used to camp under canvas when the children were younger.  Now they have left home we treated ourselves to an Eriba 420, which we love.  I grew up in the then Southern
Rhodesia.  My parents bought a locally built caravan, called a Gypsy.  We visited most parts of the country including game reserves, Victoria Falls and the Low Veld.  The most memorable holidays were to what used to be Portuguese East Africa, now Mozambique.
 The roads were largely unmade.  The port of Biera was always worth while.  My brother and I loved the sea, a novelty after landlocked Rhodesia.

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Hello, Gaffcutter. That's an intriguing tale of your childhood. What fantastic experiences!

    Welcome to CT. 

  • briantimber
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    edited June 2016 #3

    Welcome Gaffcutter, look forward to reading about your future exploits.....Cool

  • Whittakerr
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    edited June 2016 #4

    Welcome Gaffcutter,

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited June 2016 #5

    Hello Gaffcutter and welcome to Club Together.  Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

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  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited June 2016 #6

    Although we have been members for about eight years, this is by way of an introduction.  We used to camp under canvas when the children were younger.  Now they have left home we treated ourselves to an Eriba 420, which we love.  I grew up in the then Southern Rhodesia.  My parents bought a locally built caravan, called a Gypsy.  We visited most parts of the country including game reserves, Victoria Falls and the Low Veld.  The most memorable holidays were to what used to be Portuguese East Africa, now Mozambique.  The roads were largely unmade.  The port of Biera was always worth while.  My brother and I loved the sea, a novelty after landlocked Rhodesia.

    Write your comments here...That's an interesting story. Are there many camp sites or caravan sites there? Anyhow, welcome to Club Together, Gaffcutter.

  • Freelander359
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    edited June 2016 #7

    With the name Gaff cutter I'm thinking you are also a boat enthusiast. Welcome to CT.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited June 2016 #8

    Hi and welcome to CT. Your early caravan trips sounded great,  hope you enjoy your new van just as much.Smile

  • cyberyacht
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    edited June 2016 #9

    With a username like gaffcutter, he probably tows his Eriba with a horse. 

  • DSB
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    edited June 2016 #10

    Hi Gaffcutter.   Welcome to Club Together.  You appear to have got into caravanning the same way as many of us did - as tenters first.  Look forward to reading your posts on Club Together.

    David 

  • BrianJosie
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    edited June 2016 #11

    Hi there and welcome to CTHappy

    Brian & Jo