Regards living on the pension and travelling, settle down for a good read of Yeoeleven's blog and his travels in Oz on a pension and a side trip to Bali included, one of the best reads I have come across by a remarkable member, click on;
-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 12th of July 2012 10:07:21 PM
snap1946 said
01:46 AM Jul 13, 2012
hi all
i have travled alone for some time now but find people don't wan't to mix but on here you all seem happy mabe it's my old rig
cheers snap
Happywanderer said
01:49 AM Jul 13, 2012
Nothing to do with your old rig snap. Have you seen Myrtle. Maybe you are not travelling in the right places. There are some beautiful people out there.
jetj said
01:50 AM Jul 13, 2012
Hi Snap, I doubt your rig has anything to do with it. With my limited travel, I've found most people quiet friendly. I guess it depends what you mean by mix.
jules47 said
01:55 AM Jul 13, 2012
Hi, snap1946 - as you say you travel alone - when you camp up somewhere - free camp or whatever, go fro a walk around, say g'day to everyone, general chat - where you been, where are they headed etc - have to make yourself approachable - and one thing I will say is that you seem to meet more people at a free camp than in a caravan park, just my observation, anyway.
Doesn't matter what you drive mate - have a look at the blog that Yeoeleven (John) has put up - he is in an aging Hi Ace, with handpainted flowers all over it - he is an inspiration - and I believe he is probably on the Gold Coast now - why not semd him a private message, and have a chat - meet for a coffee or whatever - that is a way to make new friends with similar interests - post on this site where you are - ask if anyone is in the area - suggest a meet up -
Whatever you do, ,keep on travelling and enjoying it - it is a great life out there - and we have to make the most of what we have in life!!!!!!
snap1946 said
01:56 AM Jul 13, 2012
i am not rich and famous just live from day to day on my pension
cheers snap
jules47 said
01:59 AM Jul 13, 2012
So do a lot of us Snap (gordon) - first time in my life I have had to live on a budget - but learning fast!!!!! And enjoying it as well!!
Happywanderer said
02:04 AM Jul 13, 2012
snap1946 wrote:
i am not rich and famous just live from day to day on my pension
cheers snap
As do the majority of us.
snap1946 said
02:06 AM Jul 13, 2012
thought i was alone
Happywanderer said
02:10 AM Jul 13, 2012
Snap, Jules is right. If you want people to find you and chat as you travel, write up on here where you are. You never know who is in the vicinity. Also when you freecamp always go chat to the others there. I always ask others if they are stopping the night and before long we are sitting around the community table chatting. You have only been going a little while. it does take time to adjust especially when travelling on your own.
snap1946 said
02:13 AM Jul 13, 2012
THANKS
Happywanderer said
02:15 AM Jul 13, 2012
snap, where have you been so far? If you ever get up around the Biggenden area PM me.
snap1946 said
02:19 AM Jul 13, 2012
where is that
Happywanderer said
02:20 AM Jul 13, 2012
Inland from Maryborough or Bundaberg. Or Childers.
snap1946 said
02:24 AM Jul 13, 2012
ok i was up at baffle creek summer set dam kilcoy gympie kandaga all was good
snap1946 said
02:35 AM Jul 13, 2012
hi margj d
do you live on the road full time
Happywanderer said
02:43 AM Jul 13, 2012
No, I would love to but can't unfortunately. I go on the road as often as I can.
snap1946 said
02:47 AM Jul 13, 2012
did you get my pm
Happywanderer said
02:51 AM Jul 13, 2012
No, I didn't.
snap1946 said
02:58 AM Jul 13, 2012
can't work it out
jules47 said
03:01 AM Jul 13, 2012
Hi snap - click on "happywanderer" it will open up Marjes profile - at the bottom on the details it says "send message" - type your message in, then send it - hope this helps - don't worry we were all learners once - still learning actually!!!!
Happywanderer said
03:02 AM Jul 13, 2012
Click on the persons name then click on Send Message.
billeeeeeee said
03:04 AM Jul 13, 2012
Howdyeeeeeeee Snap, Think I know U Brothers, Crackle,and Pop,,, Heheheh ,,,stay excited Snap,,,and may I say Hi to all U lovers of Fan tails,,,,I salute U,,,,,,PS....Snap just watch for the Nutteeee ones in this form,,,eg. Jimbo, Wombat, ...10-4......Billeeeeeeee
OH GOODY!!!!!! we have another "nutter" on the forum - more fun, yahooo!!!!!!! Welcome snap1946!!
snap1946 said
03:15 AM Jul 13, 2012
thanks juels
jules47 said
03:20 AM Jul 13, 2012
Sooooooo - snap - what are your thoughts on the general state of the size of lollies these days, compared to when we were kids????????????????? serious question!!!!!!
Happywanderer said
03:20 AM Jul 13, 2012
You guys, really!!
jules47 said
03:22 AM Jul 13, 2012
Sorry, Marje - just want to find out how "nutty" snap is!!! Will be good from now on!!
Hi Snap and welcome,
Regards living on the pension and travelling, settle down for a good read of Yeoeleven's blog and his travels in Oz on a pension and a side trip to Bali included, one of the best reads I have come across by a remarkable member, click on;
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/?view=flipcard#!/2011/01/first-steps.html
-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 12th of July 2012 10:07:21 PM
hi all
i have travled alone for some time now but find people don't wan't to mix but on here you all seem happy mabe it's my old rig
cheers snap
I doubt your rig has anything to do with it. With my limited travel, I've found most people quiet friendly. I guess it depends what you mean by mix.
Hi, snap1946 - as you say you travel alone - when you camp up somewhere - free camp or whatever, go fro a walk around, say g'day to everyone, general chat - where you been, where are they headed etc - have to make yourself approachable - and one thing I will say is that you seem to meet more people at a free camp than in a caravan park, just my observation, anyway.
Doesn't matter what you drive mate - have a look at the blog that Yeoeleven (John) has put up - he is in an aging Hi Ace, with handpainted flowers all over it - he is an inspiration - and I believe he is probably on the Gold Coast now - why not semd him a private message, and have a chat - meet for a coffee or whatever - that is a way to make new friends with similar interests - post on this site where you are - ask if anyone is in the area - suggest a meet up -
Whatever you do, ,keep on travelling and enjoying it - it is a great life out there - and we have to make the most of what we have in life!!!!!!
i am not rich and famous just live from day to day on my pension
cheers snap
As do the majority of us.
thought i was alone
You have only been going a little while. it does take time to adjust especially when travelling on your own.
THANKS
where is that
ok i was up at baffle creek summer set dam kilcoy gympie kandaga all was good
hi margj d
do you live on the road full time
I go on the road as often as I can.
did you get my pm
can't work it out
Hi snap - click on "happywanderer" it will open up Marjes profile - at the bottom on the details it says "send message" - type your message in, then send it - hope this helps - don't worry we were all learners once - still learning actually!!!!
Howdyeeeeeeee Snap, Think I know U Brothers, Crackle,and Pop,,, Heheheh ,,,stay excited Snap,,,and may I say Hi to all U lovers of Fan tails,,,,I salute U,,,,,,PS....Snap just watch for the Nutteeee ones in this form,,,eg. Jimbo, Wombat, ...10-4......Billeeeeeeee
OH GOODY!!!!!! we have another "nutter" on the forum - more fun, yahooo!!!!!!! Welcome snap1946!!
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