G/DAY JUST THOUGHT THAT I MIGHT INTRODUCE MYSELF . AGE 44 . DONT KNOW IF THAT MAKES ME A GREY NOMAD. MARRIED WITH 3 BOYS 21 . 16 . 14 . ONLY 2 MORE TO LEAVE THE NEST THEN SELL NEST AND ON THE ROAD . STILL BE YOUNG ENOUTH TO WORK OUR WAY AROUND THIS GREAT COUNTRY AND MEET SOME GREAT PEOPLE . WILL WRITE MORE LATER NEVER HAD A GO AT OPEN FORUM. P.S LOVE YOUR JOKES

Hi Scotty and welcome to the forum.

There are some great jokes and some great story tellers here as well.

Heaps to learn here which is excellent and a top bunch of Nomads as well.

THANKS FOR THE WELCOME FIREFLY MY FIRST NEW FRIEND HOPE TO MAKE A LOT MORE WILL HAVE A LOT OF ? TO ASK WISH TO LEARN AS MUCH AS I CAN BEFORE I GET OUT ON THE ROAD AND HOW BETTER TO ASK THAN THE PRO,S

Welcome Scott, what sort of vehicle have you got or getting mate (van, popup, motorhome?).

G/DAY JOE
HAVE GOT A 2004 GU111 PATROL DEISLE (LOVE IT) MY WIFE STILL TELLS EVERYONE THAT SHE BOUGHT IT FOR ME BUT ONLY GET TO DRIVE IT ON WEEKENDS.
DO NOT HAVE SOMEWHERE TO LIVE ON THE ROAD YET HAVE TO WAIT TILL KIDS LEAVE HOME TO SAVE FOR IT (KIDS EXSPENSIVE) BUT WILL BE LOOKING FOR A GOOD OFFROAD VAN . KYM (MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE) INFORMS ME THAT IT MUST HAVE LOO & SHOWER ONBOARD SHE DOES NOT LIKE TO ROUGH IT SO I HAD BETTER TREAT HER LIKE A PRINCESS SORRY A QUEEN AND GIVE HER THRONE (I WILL NEVER GET TO USE IT CANT EVEN USE THE ONE IN THE HOUSE MINE IN THE GARAGE)
BUT AM GOING TO USE ALL OF YOUR EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP SELECT THE RIGHT ONE FOR US

Welcome Scottme1. There is really no need to shout at us you know . Please take your cap lock off .

Welcome to our madhouse Scottme. Enjoy all the crazy members, they are good for a laugh, but will be there with good info when you ask.

Hey Mick,
Have just explained to Scott that by writing in caps was like yelling at all...He really is a newbie, not to this site but to the whole computer expeience...

Cheers
The wife (Kym)

Hello Scott and Kym, Welcome to the Grey Nomads Bob and I are newbies too and have never been on the road before. We are starting from scratch and have bought a Mitsubishi Pajero 2008 model. Now the big decision on which make and model of van to buy, new or second hand etc. We hope to be on the road within a year, all going well. I began by asking questions on this sight and everyone is very friendly and keen to offer advice very quickly. Cheers for now, Gail

WHAT,You will have to shout I am a bit deaf.LOL.Welcome aboard friends.Beware of the Alfoil Beanie Brigade they are as mad as hatters.Cheers.Ibbo.

welcome Scotme 1 and Kym, and enjoy the ride.

Thanks Gail and thanks to all for the welcomes,
We are still a few years off from heading out, but getting organised to do so (never to early to start)..
Mum & her partner have been on the road for almost 10 years now and we love hearing about their adventures (and believe me aplenty they have had lol).
We love there set up and decided thats what we want for our early semi-retirement. Have told Scotty he is to young to retire permanently.
About another 10 yrs before we make our move, the lil folk have to leave first, even though they say they are never going,( I am sure that must be a boy thing)..
So for the next 8-10 years we will seek advice in preparation for our journeys.

Cheers
Kym

Dont wait ten years!! You can always take little trips, even take the kids, you never know they might get "the bug" too and want to stay and travel with you instead of stay home forever?

Welcome Scott and Kym. Love your avatar. This forum isn't one of the best it IS the best. Now take extra care in what you post because it will get turned around by some certain parties who shall remain nameless, right Mr Duck, Ibbo, Basil! Glad to hear there are more Patrols out there. We need them to stem the LRD invasion......

Terro.

Hi Terro and thanks,
Am loving this site I am pleased the hubby found it...But now he is going crook that I am on it and he cant get to it lol..One thinks he should be used to that about now(me getting my way lol)
Love the patrol, the first step for our future travels.
Thats one our my puppies his brother is just as gorgeous.
Cheers
Kym

pmsl Pete,

Would love to take small trips now Rosey, but work commitments keep me from that. Scott and the boys will do them for now and I will have to wait..sigh

Cheers
Kym

Hey Scottme.............welcome to the forum. Wow.......a talking dog!!..............that is nearly as ridulous as a talking Duck!! Get yourself an alfoil beanie and do like Rosey said...............sell the kids on e/bay and take short trips!! Hope you enjoy being part of our forums!!

A big welcome from me too to you two.

Hi Scott and Kym and welcome aboard.

I am also a newbie here in this forum but I can tell you that if you want good info and a few laughs on the way, then you have come to the right place.

Sandy

Welcome Scott & Kym, it has all been said so just get the alfoil beanie and you will be OK.

Scottme1 wrote:

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Hey Mick,
Have just explained to Scott that by writing in caps was like yelling at all...He really is a newbie, not to this site but to the whole computer expeience...

Cheers
The wife (Kym)

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Hey thats OK we all thought it was the talking dog...
Welcome, enjoy your stay...

 

HAHA
Scott informs it was the dog who was shouting...sheesh I should have known
Thanks for all the welcomes, we shall enjoy our stay,
We have a lot to ask and am eager to learn and listen for advice.
Happy holidays to you all
Cheers
Kym

Kym, the kids never want to leave, I have two girls, one 32 and one 30 and the youngest moved back in again with boyfriend but at least now they asked to tie the knot, so not much longer we should have all out of the house. We too have a few years to go before hitting the road, I am 56 and the wife 54, and with retrenchments going on at work (and I survived again after 30 years service), but the word is we might be around for at least another 3 years and then who knows. If the place does fold we are guaranteed our entitlements as we are a big international company. And after 33 or so years the payout should suit us down to the ground. We have been looking at motorhomes actually and seeing what we can either carry (step through motor bike) or maybe but not 100% on towing something, which I don't really want to do as it will affect fuel consumption heaps.

Does the pup like Ducks???

Watch it joebee.............or your 57th B/day will be spent covered in Duck-Poo!!