Hi, I picked up the car on Thursday and the van on Friday. First time I have towed anything that big (14 ft!) so that might seem funny to you, but it is big to me..... I am on a learning curve just finding out how to open the windows! Had to get a friend's husband to drive over to show me how to unhitch the thing. Anyway it is in the back yard and will be cleaned today and I'll start to pack.
WAY TO GO!!! You won't regret a minute of it once you get the hang of things. Congratulations.
bill12 said
02:39 PM Dec 5, 2009
Look great! take your time and remember to smell the roses.See you on the road. Bill
Rolly said
04:07 PM Dec 5, 2009
bill12 wrote:
Look great! take your time and remember to smell the roses.............
But do stop the rig first
BarbandDaz said
08:52 PM Dec 5, 2009
Congratulations, Lorrikeet. See you on the road next year. Barb
Cruising Granny said
09:43 PM Dec 5, 2009
Well done and good on ya! What an exciting time for you. Thanks for sharing.
Take your time whatever you do, and you'll enjoy the experience much more.
See you on the road somewhere.
Terro said
02:34 AM Dec 7, 2009
Looks a lovely unit. May you have many happy hours in it. does it have a cellar for the "happy hours?" See you out there somewhere.
Terro.
ibbo said
06:58 AM Dec 7, 2009
Looking good.May your road be smooth and safe.To all the Ladies who embark on a solo trip I admire your spirit(Couldn't say guts could I now".It must be a very hard thing to do,leaving your comfort zone to take on the unknown world of travel.Good on you.Oh and the solo blokes as well.Cheers.Ibbo.
Cruising Granny said
10:20 AM Dec 7, 2009
Why is it so special or "brave" if women choose to travel?
Why is it more special if they choose to do it in campervan, caravan or motorhome?
No different than the guys doing it, alone or with a partner.
It takes a certain type of spirit to make a dream a reality, no matter what it is.
Our dream just happens to be travelling.
ibbo said
11:36 AM Dec 7, 2009
Not brave or Special Chris.From my point of view it takes guts.Be it male or female not much difference,except that in my opinion a female setting out as a solo traveller has to be admired.Just a male thing I guess,maybe because I was always brought up to respect and protect women.Cheers.Ibbo.
Terro said
12:05 PM Dec 7, 2009
Not thought about it before because Rosemary has always and will always be there with me and vice versa. But, stop for a moment and give it some thought. Scary. I don't know how I would be without my life partner, travelling alone. I don't want to find out really. Apart from that thought if you have been a "single" all your life wouldn't it be just another of life's things you are achieving?
Terro.
ibbo said
01:06 PM Dec 7, 2009
That is why I admire the Ladies who for one reason or another take the plunge and do it their way.Cheers.Ibbo.
dave06 said
04:53 PM Dec 7, 2009
gotta admire the guts and determination of a solo female, if that sounds sexist then paint me guilty
all you solo's are to be admired!
Cruising Granny said
06:02 PM Dec 7, 2009
Thanks guys. I for one appreciate the thoughts.
I guess I've been on my own so long I don't think about it. That's since 1982 with a couple of false starts between then and now.
If I want to do something, and it's within my capabilities and budget, I do it.
I can change the tyres of both vehicles, and the light bulbs, take my own rubbish out, mow lawns if I have to, and I have a well-equipped tool box - you know, spanners, pliers, hammer, shifters etc. Smart asses!
Ma said
06:26 PM Dec 7, 2009
Cruising Granny wrote:
I have a well-equipped tool box - you know, spanners, pliers, hammer, shifters etc. Smart asses!
If all else fails Christine, I find a hammer, chisel and a pair of pliers.........usually covers most of it..............
ibbo said
07:02 PM Dec 7, 2009
We love you Chris.Thanks for being our mate.Cheers.Ibbo.
Cruising Granny said
11:26 PM Dec 7, 2009
When I first ran away with 2 kids, a cat and the budgie I used a kitchen knife or nail file as screw drivers, and a tweezers and scissors to do lots of things. You should have seen all the frilly tipped knives the drawer.
I've come a l-o-n-g way since then.
I can even change spark plugs, grind valves etc, which is totally bloody useless in a diesel.
I know bugger all about injectors, but I can still diagnose even if I can't fix.
It's a handy skill to have, and saves heaps of money when it comes to paying a mechanic to "fix that noise".
Helen said
01:03 PM Dec 12, 2009
I'm with Chris. No big deal about going it alone, we just get on with it and enjoy the experience. Even when I had a husband, I was the one who got most things done. That annoyed him no end! " Bloody independent woman!" was the usual response.
In the Doncaster park in Melbourne now, until mid March when I will again head north. Was not in "the plan" but my son is moving from Groote to Cairns in Jan and haven't seen him and new partner for 3 years.
Where are all the Nomads when I am travelling? Apart from Granny's I haven't seen a GN sticker between here and FNQ. Hope to rectify that on my next trip.
Cruising Granny said
01:49 PM Dec 12, 2009
The way things are going I'll still be here.
It will be good to catch up again.
Oh, Guru & Ma have sticker and grey ribbons everywhere. You can't miss 'em.
I haven't seen any others either, but then I'm grounded.
Have a good Christmas and New Year. I reckon you might be keen to chatch up with the family.
Helen said
04:20 PM Dec 17, 2009
For your sake Chris I hope you are not still there in April when I get back up there, but if you are will definitely catch up. I hope all goes well whenever you have your surgery and in the meantime have a great Christmas. Melbourne 39 yesterday, cool and wet today but I am comfortable here with the creek and bush behind me and plenty to do. Cheers, Helen
dave06 said
05:32 PM Dec 17, 2009
"no big deal about going it alone", pigs freckle, hell I'm scared of the dark and gotta cuddle up to the dragon when theres a noise outside
I send her out to investigate!!
I just admire your gut's and wish you solo's well in whatever you attempt!
Ossie Jan said
12:39 PM Dec 18, 2009
Hey ladies and gents. Good on you gals for going it alone. I lost my partner early last year, and have just decided to downgrade my big van for a smaller one that I can manage easily on my own. I would like to pick up on our dream and keep travelling. Is there a forum for singles on the road for when they actually get moving? I'm thinking of going to WA late next year when my new van is ready for pick-up. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Jan
milo said
12:07 AM Dec 20, 2009
cool, looks like a nice sized rig, and would love to see some inside pics if possible pleaese...
straycat said
12:51 PM Jan 24, 2010
:) enjoy.
Cruising Granny said
05:26 PM Jan 25, 2010
Welcome to you Stray Cat.
There's a similar rig parked up at this park in Cairns.
Very comfortable. Safe and happy travels wherever you go.
Helen said
08:56 AM Jan 26, 2010
You have the Roadstar version of my Coromal. Lots of fun. Have a great time and travel safely. Cheers, Helen
-- Edited by Helen on Tuesday 26th of January 2010 07:57:48 AM
Cruising Granny said
11:47 PM Jan 26, 2010
Ossie Jan wrote:
Hey ladies and gents. Good on you gals for going it alone. I lost my partner early last year, and have just decided to downgrade my big van for a smaller one that I can manage easily on my own. I would like to pick up on our dream and keep travelling. Is there a forum for singles on the road for when they actually get moving? I'm thinking of going to WA late next year when my new van is ready for pick-up. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Jan
This is the site for solo Nomads. If it happens to solo nomads it happens here.
There's always lots to share - I'll share if you'll share. OK?
Safe and happy travels.
Bubs said
07:56 AM Jan 28, 2010
I was full of 'fears' when I started out 12 mths ago, on my own! I have found that that is all it is. They all turned out to be ungrounded. Life is nowhere near as scary as your mind makes it out to be. (Or other people). Hence the saying 'feal the fear and do it anyway'. No regrets here, still the preferred choice for now. All the best for your travels, Cheers, Dianne I'm currently in NZ with family. Heading back to Freo end of Feb. Then????, probably looking for a bit of work somewhere, WA, or SA ..... who knows .... will decide that when I have to!
But do stop the rig first
See you on the road next year.
Barb
Terro.
Terro.
Cheers, Helen
-- Edited by Helen on Tuesday 26th of January 2010 07:57:48 AM
This is the site for solo Nomads. If it happens to solo nomads it happens here. There's always lots to share - I'll share if you'll share. OK? Safe and happy travels.
Hence the saying 'feal the fear and do it anyway'. No regrets here, still the preferred choice for now.
All the best for your travels,
Cheers,
Dianne
I'm currently in NZ with family. Heading back to Freo end of Feb. Then????, probably looking for a bit of work somewhere, WA, or SA ..... who knows .... will decide that when I have to!