Did you go, didn't you go, you can't leave us all hanging here
Pam said
09:07 PM Apr 21, 2011
I would assume she went this morning so is not home to use the internet so thats why we have not heard from her today.
shadyandme said
09:14 PM Apr 21, 2011
Happy Wanderer left Numurkah heading for Tocumwal about 12midday today so she is on the road and purple myrtle looks great Marj was a little nervous but very happy to be on her way."You go girl" Norma
jules47 said
09:52 PM Apr 21, 2011
singin' "on the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again' - go Marj
Firefly said
09:59 PM Apr 21, 2011
I bet there is a smile a mile wide on that girls dial.
BarbandDaz said
10:01 PM Apr 21, 2011
and she is resting in a nice roadside stop ready for the rest of her trip
Firefly said
10:02 PM Apr 21, 2011
I think everyone is excited for Marj, I know I am. Can't wait to hear the tales.
Sheba said
11:20 PM Apr 21, 2011
Good onya Marj. God, I'm so jealous. Can't wait 'til I can get going.
Now you're really living, not just existing.
This is the beginning of the rest of your life. Make it an on-going adventure.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Ma said
11:39 PM Apr 21, 2011
I am soooooo excited for Marj I could almost p..................................better not say that.............
Helena said
07:33 AM Apr 22, 2011
great to hear that Marj is on her way I bet she will be having a ball no holding her now good on ya Marj. Helena.
valnrob said
08:56 AM Apr 22, 2011
Yaaaay !! Marj hope you're having a wonderful time ! - Val
Clare46 said
09:50 AM Apr 22, 2011
Marj
Great to hear you're on your way. I'm counting down the days 'till 3/5/ 2011 when I'll also be heading off to Queensland.
Happywanderer said
12:17 PM Apr 22, 2011
Hi Everyone. I am sitting in front of the info centre at Nerrandera. Have had a good run so far, thanks for the coffee Norma to get me on my way, I needed it. I stopped at a free camp last night 39 ks north of Jerilderie called Bandure. Had toilets and a large stop with lots of trucks coming and going all night, but found mysel a little corner where I could watch the world go by, well trucks mainly. Ken Thomas, if you are on here the onl other couple when I pulledin were friends of ours Bett and Mal. They said to say high an kept an ee on me from a distance. No reception for anthing so spent the evening lying in bed thinking how to sort Myrtle out. Got up this morning and spent two hours taking everthing out and repacking. Now I can walk the length without tripping over things.
Happywanderer said
12:25 PM Apr 22, 2011
In case anyone wondering. I don't have Punky with me. A lady my age was looking for a little dog and I was a bit dubious how I was going to handle myself, Myrtle and Punky. Thought i t only fair to find her a new home where she has plent of space to run and play and Not be cooped up in here while I'm off enjoying mself. Was sad but sure I've made the right decision. The Y on my keyboard is playing up so have had to go back over and put them in, so if you can't understand me if I leave any out.
Mrtle is running well. Sits smoothl on 95ks. So no problems except when the speedo gets to 999 on the end it takes about 5 ks to click over to 000. Will talk to S in L about it but not causing an problems, Just done a few more ks than it actuall says. Heading for Wyalong to park behind the Shell Roadhouse. Bett and Mal said it was a good free stop and can use their showers etc. Good time for a decent feed too and chat to some people.
ken thomas said
12:51 PM Apr 22, 2011
Hello Marj
Good to here you are on the road and enjoying it, will take a bit of time (day or two ) to get used to it but hell thats what it is all about. I am in portland at the present till after easter then heading to SA
Say hello to Betty and Mal for us and dont get caught up with the red's
Ken
Cruising Granny said
01:01 PM Apr 22, 2011
Gee that was a big, hard decision to make - leaving your pet behind, but it seems like you thought it out in the best interest of the pet. To live this lifestyle we sometimes have to make some sacrifices. I can relate to repacking the car - I've repacked Rosy my Cruiser twice to make the most of the space, reduce movement of jerry cans, camping gear, tool boxes, camping box, fridge and suitcase. Then I went to the auto electrician, so they had to pull everything apart including the car panels to conceal the wiring, and then I had to pack it again. Isn't this fun? Enjoy yourself and soak up all the country you drive through, as it slides by.
jules47 said
01:02 PM Apr 22, 2011
Hey Marj - should have come on here to see where Bandure was - sounds like a good trip so far - yep plenty of room at the Shell - take it easy.
Firefly said
03:10 PM Apr 22, 2011
Good girl, disregard my post on the other thread asking questions Marj. Have fun.
Travel Bug said
04:16 PM Apr 22, 2011
Great to see that you're on the road Marj.
So happy for you....can't wait for it to be me
Happywanderer said
05:52 PM Apr 22, 2011
Hi Guys, At the Shell Roadhouse, parked up for the night. I'm in the cafe charging the laptop. Worked out today why nothing will work on t he new inverter. The damn house battery seems to be stuffed, rang S in L, we did all the tests etc, lights on etc. Batt needs replacing. Anthing else that doesn't work in this here Myrtle. Will wait till I get to sons place in Biggenden then buy a deep cycle battery. He should be able to fit it for me and S in L can offer advice over the phone. So am charging laptop in the cafe offered by a very kind lot in here. So will buy tea from them also and go have a shower shortly. you pay a deposit of $10 for the ke and get it refunded when ou take it back. A very busy roadhouse, have found a good place to park where the trucks won't worr me too much. Tomorrow Parkes Forbes and maybe the Dubbo Zoo. Been to the dish and zoo before Dish a bit boring to see again, but can spend a few hours at the zoo and take more photos as lost the last lot from two years ago. Have to go careful as don't get paid till next Wednesday so tring to take it slowly. I think I'm getting about 400 ks to the tank rough estimate. Will fill up here before I leave in the morning.
Firefly said
05:57 PM Apr 22, 2011
I think the zoo is about $45 for a full price adult. Some friends are there this weekend Marj.
Batteries are a pain aren't they, a deep cycle will be great but they are pricey.
Good to see you are powering on.
Happywanderer said
06:00 PM Apr 22, 2011
I think its about 32.00 with discounts pensioners or RACV, about that anyway. Might not be on here much until I can get a cig lighter charger for laptop when I find a Harve Norman or Dick Smiths. Ken Said goodbye to Mal and Bett this morning, the were heading home., Lovely couple.
Firefly said
06:03 PM Apr 22, 2011
Nice mate. Meet some real salts of the Earth on the road thats for sure.
Where do you head from Dubbo Marj?
Happywanderer said
10:25 PM Apr 22, 2011
Hi all, Left a big post on the other thread entitled Last nights stop (I think) Firefly, the wide smile is only just becoming a reality. I've felt like a possum in headlights the last couple of days, a feeling of what have I done, can I do it etc. It has to be worth it and I have to really enjoy it amd make it a damn good 3 months to justify giving Punkyn up to a nice new home. Its hard and I stil wonder but the fact she was still young I'm hoping she wil l adjust ok. She was with me 5 months of her 8 months life so in her long life she probably won't even remember me, but I will always remember her.
wendyv said
11:08 PM Apr 23, 2011
Hey, girl, you can do it all. The hardest parts are already behind you. The pup will be ok in her new home.5 weeks ago we took on a then 4 month old pup whose owner's changed circumstances meant she did not have the time to train and devote to very affectionate and needy pup. The girl has settled in beautifully - no-one would know she hadn't always been ours. It was a tough decision for you to make, but the adjustments have been harder for you than for the dog, I am sure - which is the best way for it to be, because we can use logic to cope with the separation.
Did you go, didn't you go, you can't leave us all hanging here
Happy Wanderer left Numurkah heading for Tocumwal about 12midday today so she is on the road and purple myrtle looks great Marj was a little nervous but very happy to be on her way."You go girl" Norma
singin' "on the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again' - go Marj
I bet there is a smile a mile wide on that girls dial.
and she is resting in a nice roadside stop ready for the rest of her trip
I think everyone is excited for Marj, I know I am. Can't wait to hear the tales.
Good onya Marj. God, I'm so jealous. Can't wait 'til I can get going.
Now you're really living, not just existing.
This is the beginning of the rest of your life. Make it an on-going adventure.
Cheers,
Sheba.
I am soooooo excited for Marj I could almost p..................................better not say that.............
great to hear that Marj is on her way I bet she will be having a ball no holding her now good on ya Marj. Helena.
Marj
Great to hear you're on your way. I'm counting down the days 'till 3/5/ 2011 when I'll also be heading off to Queensland.
I stopped at a free camp last night 39 ks north of Jerilderie called Bandure. Had toilets and a large stop with lots of trucks coming and going all night, but found mysel a little corner where I could watch the world go by, well trucks mainly.
Ken Thomas, if you are on here the onl other couple when I pulledin were friends of ours Bett and Mal. They said to say high an kept an ee on me from a distance.
No reception for anthing so spent the evening lying in bed thinking how to sort Myrtle out. Got up this morning and spent two hours taking everthing out and repacking. Now I can walk the length without tripping over things.
The Y on my keyboard is playing up so have had to go back over and put them in, so if you can't understand me if I leave any out.
Mrtle is running well. Sits smoothl on 95ks. So no problems except when the speedo gets to 999 on the end it takes about 5 ks to click over to 000. Will talk to S in L about it but not causing an problems, Just done a few more ks than it actuall says.
Heading for Wyalong to park behind the Shell Roadhouse. Bett and Mal said it was a good free stop and can use their showers etc. Good time for a decent feed too and chat to some people.
Hello Marj
Good to here you are on the road and enjoying it, will take a bit of time (day or two ) to get used to it but hell thats what it is all about. I am in portland at the present till after easter then heading to SA
Say hello to Betty and Mal for us and dont get caught up with the red's
Ken
I can relate to repacking the car - I've repacked Rosy my Cruiser twice to make the most of the space, reduce movement of jerry cans, camping gear, tool boxes, camping box, fridge and suitcase.
Then I went to the auto electrician, so they had to pull everything apart including the car panels to conceal the wiring, and then I had to pack it again.
Isn't this fun?
Enjoy yourself and soak up all the country you drive through, as it slides by.
Good girl, disregard my post on the other thread asking questions Marj. Have fun.
Great to see that you're on the road Marj.
So happy for you....can't wait for it to be me
So am charging laptop in the cafe offered by a very kind lot in here. So will buy tea from them also and go have a shower shortly. you pay a deposit of $10 for the ke and get it refunded when ou take it back.
A very busy roadhouse, have found a good place to park where the trucks won't worr me too much.
Tomorrow Parkes Forbes and maybe the Dubbo Zoo. Been to the dish and zoo before Dish a bit boring to see again, but can spend a few hours at the zoo and take more photos as lost the last lot from two years ago.
Have to go careful as don't get paid till next Wednesday so tring to take it slowly. I think I'm getting about 400 ks to the tank rough estimate. Will fill up here before I leave in the morning.
I think the zoo is about $45 for a full price adult. Some friends are there this weekend Marj.
Batteries are a pain aren't they, a deep cycle will be great but they are pricey.
Good to see you are powering on.
Ken Said goodbye to Mal and Bett this morning, the were heading home., Lovely couple.
Nice mate. Meet some real salts of the Earth on the road thats for sure.
Where do you head from Dubbo Marj?
Firefly, the wide smile is only just becoming a reality. I've felt like a possum in headlights the last couple of days, a feeling of what have I done, can I do it etc. It has to be worth it and I have to really enjoy it amd make it a damn good 3 months to justify giving Punkyn up to a nice new home. Its hard and I stil wonder but the fact she was still young I'm hoping she wil l adjust ok. She was with me 5 months of her 8 months life so in her long life she probably won't even remember me, but I will always remember her.
The pup will be ok in her new home.5 weeks ago we took on a then 4 month old pup whose owner's changed circumstances meant she did not have the time to train and devote to very affectionate and needy pup. The girl has settled in beautifully - no-one would know she hadn't always been ours. It was a tough decision for you to make, but the adjustments have been harder for you than for the dog, I am sure - which is the best way for it to be, because we can use logic to cope with the separation.