i dunno, maybe im just kidding myself, being on a pension and
wanting my own campervan and to travel, every thing ilooked at so far
has been too expensive or too many ks or too old

i feel like giving up, life isnt what it was for me... just no good.
i feel like crap latley...  i feel like im waisting every ones time here and on other sites , maybe i should just leave..

Milo, Your motorhome is out there Mate you just havent found it yet.. It will turn up when you least expect it ok...We have all been there thinking things are bad and nothing is going right... It will I know Ok...You maybe looking to hard ..Tell your self that you dont realy need it just yet and that will take the pressure of for awhile... And sort of have a little look every now and then.. And why would you want to leave us all, I for one like reading your post ok.. And Im sure there are others that do as well...Hey you have friends here Milo and what are friends for .We know you are missing your little mate, well we had a little mate that traveled with us for 15 years ,I had to take her to the vet and watch as they ........ its sad but things happen like that ...That was three years back and I still get a bit upset over it .. Just keep looking and soon you will be telling us all about your find... ok Buddy..... Good I look forward to you next story...Bob

Hello Milo
Giving up is not the answer and I agree with Bob.

We are new at this and have not yet started travelling and are looking.  Things we like , so far we cannot afford but we will keep looking and at some stage the right rig for us will be there.

We have two border collies and the oldest one we got as our then exisitng dog was getting old and she was the best thing that happened to us and to him.  Since then, he died and we acquired, by accident a second and younger border collie.  He is a huge gentle giant , loving and fun  and he has helped ease the loss of our old friend.  Would you be prepared to go and look at adopting one?

www.bcra.org.au is a site where they rescue border collies and put them up for adoption.  Might be worth a try .  They operate out of all states, I think.

I know it is not easy and that it can be difficuolt not to feel discouraged but please do not leave the forum.  You have a lot to offer newbies like me and I would miss your posts.

Milo!     I know it's easy for us that seem to be Okay...To say hang in there .I for one are always having up's and downs......But i'm hanging..........Chin up lad

Right Milo, it could be time for THAT little chat. I can understand where you're at, and only you can decide what happens next. Get in the car and go for a drive, in any direction, or to a place you've always wanted to see, not too far from home. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight is your choice. You're still missing your little mate, and that's very easy to understand. You've lost a member of your family, and mourning is natural. There's a void in your heart and your life. How you heal and/or fill the void is also up to you. Your contributions on GN are always informative, interesting and sometimes amusing. Never lose your sense of humour. It may have dulled a little through this time, but it will come back. Don't ever stop laughing! The campervan will be there when the time is right. I looked for my van for 18 months, but it's the exact van I was looking for and suits me perfectly. I can tow it forwards AND Backwards. Things happen in our lives for a reason. To be fair to yourself you may need to have a chat to your doctor. Whatever you do, do not leave GN. Check out the jokes. We are all your friends here - by virtue of having, or wanting to have this lifestyle in common. I'm currently in Townsville catching up with a long-time Pt. Lincoln girlfriend who's heading north, and I'm heading west to go south. That's travel and life. Be kind to yourself and stay upright.

hey milo,, **** man everyone has up's and downs,, thats just a part of life,, i suffer from bi polar disorde soi know what 'up's and downs" are all about at one stage i'm ashamed to say i even tried to take my own life by crashing a B double semi trailer, fortuneatly for me i'm still here to tell the tale and all it did was hurt a lot, that was over 20 years ago,, ithought i'd never recover from that but i did, now i have a wife who loves me and 2 dogs who do the same, now the wife bit may not be your thing but i hope you can see where i'm coming from,,, sure when your down and trying to "save" for something it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel but while you're trying and looking around your always moving just that one step closer to your goal. but if you just give up and throw the towel in you'll never reach it,,just think how you'll feel when you do finaly reach the light at the end of the tunell and can set of an do what you want,, after all don't they say that anything worth having is worth waiting for...i can't say keep going or give up thats up to you, all i can say is if you throw away your deams then you'll never know what might be or what you're capable of anytime you need a chat let me know via here I think you might be surprised at the number of friends you have cheers tony

If you cant afford your campervan now, get a tent. I have spent many weekends camping and fishing with just a tent, a gas light a single burner cooker a sleeping bag, an esky and a milk crate to sit on. It dosent have to be that spartan, but around the house there has to be the basic items to get yourself out and about. Its not about fancy motorhomes and caravans, its all in the attitude

-- Edited by petengail on Saturday 30th of October 2010 09:39:12 AM

Maaate. Contact one of the motorhome rental mob as they need vehicles relocated all around Aust. & the costs can be minimal. There are other alternatives to enjoying the travel bug so just put on the old "thinking-cap" & get to, right!!!

thanks every one... my budgie of 15 years passed away last night.. I know i have to move on.. i guess one day at a time ? thanks again every one , nice to know i have friends..

Ah Milo, know exactly where you are coming from, as a Vietnam Vet (?) you could maybe make use of the VVCS - they certainly were fantastic when I needed them a couple of years ago, and it's free! Milo hang in there mate - you had better stay on the road, 'cause one day we will meet up and have a beer together!!

i wish i was a vet.. i tried the navy once and they wouldnt take me due to all my health probs.. just your average nobody..

hi everyone im a newbie i think thats what u call me just got my mobilehome starting my journey hopefully early or mid next year been going thru some cancer treatment finish next week then on my way next year because allwill go well but im a newbie and i need help from people like you milo so i hope you stick around so i can pick your brain.

Hi Milo, my husband and i will be heading off in April on our first adventure and we hope to catch up with you sometime in the distance....hang in there we have wanted to do thid for the last 5 years and we are nearly there...

Milo, if you persist with the glass half empty attitude you will never get anywhere, you need to think positive.

hey there milo, dont be silly now come on we all need you on here ,even if your not travelling we are not travelling either and wont be for some time due to business to run but mate we all love to get on here and read about you and your daily routine no matter what it is ,dont give up things will come good for you ,you have to have faith mate and it will all work out dont you dare give up now will ya i promise you things come to those who are patient and to good people and i can tell you are a good person. chin up and keep smiling :)

It's just not your year Milo. First your best furry mate and now your feathered mate. Right! Now you are free to travel to new horizons and even greener pastures, at least for a visit. The suggestion to relocate motor homes and camper vans is a beauty. Wish I thought of it. Check out the rental mobs and see what they require of you. Most only require a standard drivers licence. Allow yourself to heal. Allow yourself to mourn. Allow yourself to get used to their absence. Take as long as you need, and then you need to take that first step forward. You can't go back. You have the good memories. When you're ready, take that first step forward. No one can push you in this until you're ready. It has to be at your pace, but as long as any movement is forward, it's a good thing. No everyone can just jump out of bed next morning to leave tragedy behind them instantly. Progress might be slow, but it is progress. Take care, and don't be too hard on yourself.

thank every one for your kind words , they say bad things come in 3's , lets hope not.. sorry you had a prang sheba...

Like I said Milo, didn't even put a dent in the other car.  Reversing out very slowly, and as soon as I felt it, I stopped and went forward again.  Trying to see either side, and she was right behind me.  Didn't see her at all.  Large 4x4's either side, and you know what it's like trying to see beyond them.

If these come out OK, [I still can't see them]  you'll see why I'm not happy about what I have to pay.     The other car was Red.

Cheers,
Sheba.

hmm, anything to the other car sheba? one thing i do with my car is i always reverse my car into a car space in a car park then i can drive straight out . too many loony drivers going too fast in car parks..

Oh Milo, Must have had a r-e-a-l-l-y bad day yesterday, first off I put my message for you on the wrong thread, then I got you mixed up with Grumpy One!! My humblest apologies - think I'm having a better day today. No matter what, we'll be looking for you to have that beer one day!

Cheers

-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 31st of October 2010 03:06:46 PM

milo wrote:

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hmm, anything to the other car sheba?

one thing i do with my car is i always reverse my car into a car space in a car park
then i can drive straight out .
too many loony drivers going too fast in car parks..

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Just a scrape of Black paint on her Red car.  Apparently I have to put in a claim and pay the excess before she can get her car door repainted.

Cheers,
Sheba. 

milo wrote:

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i wish i was a vet.. i tried the navy once and they wouldnt take me due to all my health probs.. just your average nobody..

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no such thing as an aveage nobody,, everyone one is somebody,,,,it is easy to wallow in self pity, not that i'm suggesting you're doing that the truley strong only wallow for but a moment......and given that i don't really know you but you do sound strong to me and i lot of others on here.....

 

thanks ..

Milo... Petngail had a great suggestion.... get a tent for awhile. Roger and I threw a tent in the boot of our sedan, travelled around Qld for a month...camping on any creek or river that looked like it might have fish in it, and we had a ball. Didn't catch any fish... but we sure did meet some lovely people. The world and all it's troubles went away. Start being kind to yourself mate. You've had a rough time of it lately, but as was said... you are sure appreciated on this forum. Chin up mate. Dellie. ps Took us 2 years to find the right van for us.

Milo Wtf you talkin about bloke , have a look at my old dear . I bought it when it was 25y/old , tis now 40 , & looks better than ever . Ya got to admit though , it was made in Aussie , not some plastic , fall to pieces job . I will put up a pic of my next one . You might like it . Richo

Don't forget Milo, a  Deisel motor will run forever.  My friend who just up-graded from a High-ace Pop-top, only changed because she wanted a bigger unit, with a different lay-out.  She had an '88 model.   
Cheers,
Sheba. 

Hi All, I love this website!....my situation is this....I want to sell our house, pack up our stuff, leave our jobs and travel!....the problem?...my Husband just about has a coronary when I mention that Im actually going to do it...I can talk about it but if I mention that I'm going to do it the look on his face is sheer terror!......I spent 6 months travelling with my 1st husband (yrs agao) and 2 kids and it was the BEST time of my life....I am now 52 with health problems that are only going to get worse....what make ppl think they need a permanent home? (as in brick and tile)..Im so OVER the mortgage...I love reading your adventures and envy everyone of u... Cheers Diane

Hi Milo Alweays thought it was a pipe dream too, but a 1980 ish van and a heap of work will see me and the wife leave tassie on jan 27th for 12 months, heading to west aust for a start and will see where the road goes. Oh, forgot to say, I have no money either. cheers blaze

Milo, our rig cost us less than $10,000 and we travel on the pension.

If we run a bit short we find somewhere nice to hole up until the pension comes in again then we move on.

After all is said and done we have plenty of time God willing, so just mosey along at a good fuel conserving pace and enjoy the best country in the world.

Keep a positive attitude and you will get there old son.

PS: editited for big fingers and small keys.

-- Edited by JRH on Tuesday 2nd of November 2010 11:58:33 AM