Arrrivedhome late this afternoon, after a most enjoyable time at Wuruma Dam. Happy Wanderer, Cruisin Cruze, Old Boar, Rover, and Moose Barter are still there. It's a lovely quiet place, and it would be very easy to stay for months at a time if one could.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth54 said
04:29 AM Apr 22, 2013
Looks nice there Sheba. I hope you stayed well while you were there.
Nice bit of leg there Marj.
mulawa1 said
03:30 PM Apr 22, 2013
Well I'm sticking to my plan - I've started getting the van ready but, boy!, is it hard! Even promised myself that if I finish in time I'll leave today!
The van looks very unloved after so long and already one hatch winder has given up on me.
Back to it!
Peter
Beth54 said
05:09 PM Apr 22, 2013
mulawa1 wrote:
Well I'm sticking to my plan - I've started getting the van ready but, boy!, is it hard! Even promised myself that if I finish in time I'll leave today!
The van looks very unloved after so long and already one hatch winder has given up on me.
Back to it!
Peter
That's the bit I hate, getting the van and car ready. Have a great time Peter.
mulawa1 said
05:15 PM Apr 22, 2013
You and me both!
But I'm going well although I'm realising just what a great amount Shona used to do!
Just pausing for a morning coffee then off to the supermarket.
Peter
mulawa1 said
06:55 PM Apr 22, 2013
Another milestone - just managed my first solo hitch!
Peter
Beth54 said
07:00 PM Apr 22, 2013
mulawa1 wrote:
Another milestone - just managed my first solo hitch!
Peter
Congratulations!
mulawa1 said
07:34 PM Apr 22, 2013
Thanks Beth.
OK! have decided to commit to leaving today so turning off the computer now!
Hoping to meet my first Grey Nomads for evening drinks!
Peter
mulawa1 said
12:51 AM Apr 23, 2013
Well I tried! Got as far as Gayndar. Feeling very isolated - not sure I'll push on to Wuruma Dam tomorrow - very lonely trip - maybe the Open Road is not for me after all.
Peter
Beth54 said
01:07 AM Apr 23, 2013
Don't feel defeated Peter. Just take your time, stop along the way and breath in that lovely fresh air, and you'll find some wonderful new friends waiting for you at Wuruma.
jules47 said
03:38 AM Apr 23, 2013
Keep going Peter - it will be worth it!!!! And Gayndah is a nice place for a stop anyway!!!
mulawa1 said
02:03 PM Apr 23, 2013
Thanks for the encouragement.
It's a beautiful morning here in Gayndah - van's totally disorganised after my rush to leave yesterday.
Will take some time to get things in order.
Feeling more positive - will continue the journey - as Shona always used to say "What have I got to lose?"
Thanks again ... Peter
Beth54 said
03:13 PM Apr 23, 2013
Good for you Peter! Shona was right. She probably gave you a little kick in the pants while you slept last night.
jules47 said
04:27 PM Apr 23, 2013
True Peter - she probably did give you a kick in the pants - and you have nothing to lose, and lots to gain - new friendships and a great deal of satisfaction knowing you can do it on your own - been there, done that!!!
Enjoy yourself!!
my van said
11:31 PM Apr 23, 2013
Hi from Paul
Who is at wuruma dam now ?
Will there be any one there G N Thursday -Friday
mulawa1 said
04:51 PM Apr 24, 2013
Made it!
First gn happy hour last night followed by a heavy thunder and hail storm.
Still debating whether t o stay.
Peter
Gerty Dancer said
06:35 PM Apr 24, 2013
G'day Mulawa1/ Peter... just had a look at Manu's story... thank you, that was lovely.
neilnruth said
11:38 PM Apr 24, 2013
Glad you made it Mulawa1. GN happy hours are great. Hope you decide to stay.
mulawa1 said
02:41 PM Apr 25, 2013
Still here , no storm last night so feeling much morepositive ... Manu agrees!
Only downside is having to use this wretched iPad to communicate!
Peter
jules47 said
04:20 PM Apr 25, 2013
But now you are out there Peter, you will start to feel rejuvenated and positive - believe me, I know this for a fact. Take care, and enjoy your time out there, wish we were there, but we are at least back in beautiful Queensland!!!
mulawa1 said
04:27 PM Apr 27, 2013
Back home now.
Many thanks to all the folk who encouraged me to take this first step.
Very mixed feelngs now that I'm back home - considering lots of options.
Must admit my cozy little home feels pretty good right now!
Peter
Beth54 said
12:04 AM Apr 28, 2013
You've had a good learning experience Peter, so have a good think, talk to people and see what sparks your interest. There are so many options. If you enjoyed it overall, think about how you can make it easier/more comfy or whatever you feel is needed.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Looks nice there Sheba. I hope you stayed well while you were there.
Nice bit of leg there Marj.
Well I'm sticking to my plan - I've started getting the van ready but, boy!, is it hard! Even promised myself that if I finish in time I'll leave today!
The van looks very unloved after so long and already one hatch winder has given up on me.
Back to it!
Peter
That's the bit I hate, getting the van and car ready.
Have a great time Peter.
You and me both!
But I'm going well although I'm realising just what a great amount Shona used to do!
Just pausing for a morning coffee then off to the supermarket.
Peter
Another milestone - just managed my first solo hitch!
Peter
Congratulations!
Thanks Beth.
OK! have decided to commit to leaving today so turning off the computer now!
Hoping to meet my first Grey Nomads for evening drinks!
Peter
Well I tried! Got as far as Gayndar. Feeling very isolated - not sure I'll push on to Wuruma Dam tomorrow - very lonely trip - maybe the Open Road is not for me after all.
Peter
Don't feel defeated Peter. Just take your time, stop along the way and breath in that lovely fresh air, and you'll find some wonderful new friends waiting for you at Wuruma.
Thanks for the encouragement.
It's a beautiful morning here in Gayndah - van's totally disorganised after my rush to leave yesterday.
Will take some time to get things in order.
Feeling more positive - will continue the journey - as Shona always used to say "What have I got to lose?"
Thanks again ... Peter
Good for you Peter! Shona was right. She probably gave you a little kick in the pants while you slept last night.
Enjoy yourself!!
Hi from Paul
Who is at wuruma dam now ?
Will there be any one there G N Thursday -Friday
Made it!
First gn happy hour last night followed by a heavy thunder and hail storm.
Still debating whether t o stay.
Peter
Still here , no storm last night so feeling much morepositive ... Manu agrees!
Only downside is having to use this wretched iPad to communicate!
Peter
Back home now.
Many thanks to all the folk who encouraged me to take this first step.
Very mixed feelngs now that I'm back home - considering lots of options.
Must admit my cozy little home feels pretty good right now!
Peter
You've had a good learning experience Peter, so have a good think, talk to people and see what sparks your interest. There are so many options. If you enjoyed it overall, think about how you can make it easier/more comfy or whatever you feel is needed.