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The no fixed address tour.

The "no fixed address tour" Just three years ago my twenty year stint manufacturing leather luggage, hand bags and accessories came to an end. It was time for the younger generation to take the reins. I was turned out to the long paddock to spell for an indefinite period of time. It seems I became too grumpy and finally lacked the ability to sew a straight line. My thoughts were to travel so I purchased a small camper and headed off into the bush. .I was in the Goondiwindi area and heard that the local show was on so I rang Jock at the factory and ask that he send a small range of our products so I could set up a display and see how they went. I...

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Welcome All

G'day from the team at Rugged Luxury in Byron Bay. Myself, Jock Craigie and my father Steve will be posting interesting blogs on news about our business and more importantly Steve's travels around Australia on the 'Rugged Luxury Tour'. Coming up to three years now Steve has been travelling around Australia attending country shows, festivals and field days displaying our wide range of leather goods and accessories, all proudly handmade in Australia. In his travels he has met countless interesting people from all walks of life that highlight the soul and spirit of this great land. You can view our website at www.ruggedluxury.com Feel free to respond to any of the blogs we post. All the best Jock  Craigie

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