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rohjoe
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Vale The Jolly Swagman

Fri 29 Apr, 2016 9:15 am

The Jolly Swagman in Hobart is closing down due to the retirement of the owner, Pete. The business have been an institutution in Hobart for many years so I thought it was worth mentioning the sad news here. It's a shame to see one of the independents shut up shop. :( They are having the obligatory sale - I picked up a good deal on a One Planet McMillan, 30% off.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Fri 29 Apr, 2016 1:00 pm

And then there was one...
Sad to see them go, but happy my friends were able to pick up One Planet Torrent jacket for $270 :shock:
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 7:40 pm

Who is the one Robert?

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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 7:59 pm

A mate who isn't on here. I'm almost considering buying another one at that price.... but having just bought one a few months ago its hard to justify ;P
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 8:02 pm

I meant your "and then there was one" comment. That is an absolute bargain though!

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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 8:12 pm

Sorry to read that, I've shopped there when staying in Hobart. They always had a comprehensive range of gear and friendly staff.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 9:28 pm

Strider wrote:Who is the one Robert?

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That would be Mountain Creek Outdoors in Bathurst St.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sat 30 Apr, 2016 10:58 pm

rohjoe wrote:
Strider wrote:Who is the one Robert?

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That would be Mountain Creek Outdoors in Bathurst St.

Find Your Feet are a local business too that sell plenty of Outdoor Equipment. There's also the pop-up shop selling recycled outdoor equipment.
It is a real shame The Jolly Swagman is closing though.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sun 01 May, 2016 9:16 am

rohjoe wrote:
Strider wrote:Who is the one Robert?


That would be Mountain Creek Outdoors in Bathurst St.

Oh yeah that is what I meant. :oops:
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Sun 01 May, 2016 3:18 pm

When in Hobart this shop was a must visit.
Friendly staff and always had Merrell shoes and boots at a good price.
Sad to see it go
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Mon 02 May, 2016 3:50 pm

Sorry to hear that. We always shop there on our visits.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Mon 02 May, 2016 7:33 pm

Does anyone know when the last day of trading will be?
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Tue 03 May, 2016 9:37 am

When I asked Pete he said they will keep trading until they run out of stock.
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Re: Vale The Jolly Swagman

Wed 04 May, 2016 4:30 pm

Goodie. I might nip into the city and see what's available. Not that I can afford to buy anything, but who can resist a bargain . . .
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