Hi - Mike here. A Yorkshire Pom resident in New Zealand. I am intending travelling to Adelaide at the end of May to become a Grey Nomad for a number of weeks. My transport is not a Camper or Caravan but a Bicycle. Yes a Bicycle a 'Surly Long Haul Trucker'. Will be leaving Adelaide at the beginning of June to ride to Darwin, up the Stuart Highway with a few side trips. I have a target of arriving in Darwin for my 70th on 5 August. Totally self supported, tent, sleeping bag and cooker etc. and of course lots of water. If you see me on the road give a yell or a wave. I will always be looking to stop for a chat and for spare water too if you have it. I will place details of how to recognise me and my Bike at a later date.
Lynnie said
03:33 AM Apr 25, 2012
Best wishes. Hope all goes well. Lyn
Happywanderer said
03:40 AM Apr 25, 2012
Welcome Pirongia, my gosh you are a brave man. I do hope any of our grey nomads who meet up with you will give you any support you need, water etc.
Cruising Granny said
04:04 AM Apr 25, 2012
Welcome Pirongia and congratulations for your ambition. Phew, I'm buggered just reading your plans. I'm in Adelaide, in a caravan park on the highway, on the northern side. Please PM me when you're closer and I'll give you details. Please call in for a quick cuppa and a chat. I'm surrounded by K1W1's here. See you soon.
Dougwe said
03:09 PM Apr 25, 2012
Welome Pirongia from me too, enjoy here and out there.
Like Chrissy I'm buggered as well just thinking about it, I wish you all the very best for your venture and keep safe out there.
gypsy rover said
05:08 PM Apr 25, 2012
Welcome Pirongia, don't forget to "slip slop slap", it gets pretty hot in Darwin, even in winter. Cheers! Chris
barina said
06:07 PM Apr 25, 2012
WOW!!!!!! and I am looking for motorhome with loo and shower.................lol lol lol................good luck and I will follow with great interest......
the rocket said
05:01 AM Apr 26, 2012
Hi, if we see you we will yell "Hello"
Beth54 said
11:48 AM Apr 26, 2012
Wow! What a plan. I will be following with great interest too Mike!
Good luck!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 26th of April 2012 11:48:53 AM
pricey43 said
06:59 PM Apr 26, 2012
We hope to be heading that way in July so will keep our eyes peeled.
Pirongia said
09:30 PM Apr 26, 2012
Thanks to you all for the positive responses. Hope to meet some of you in person once I start.
Thanks Chrissy Iwill do that
_wombat_ said
03:10 PM Apr 27, 2012
WOW what a way to do it, would'nt it be better to fly to Darwin and come down to Adelaide cos it's down hill all the way, well it looks like that on the map to me, but then I'm only a wombat
Enjoy your trip.
Happywanderer said
06:48 PM Apr 27, 2012
You silly wombat. Wish you woulld come over here and bite the bum of the neighbours dog which cries all day while they are away at work.
Re the cycling, There is no way I would do it either way. up or down, unless in a relaible van with plenty of provisions.
_wombat_ said
07:09 PM Apr 27, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
You silly wombat. Wish you woulld come over here and bite the bum of the neighbours dog which cries all day while they are away at work.
Re the cycling, There is no way I would do it either way. up or down, unless in a relaible van with plenty of provisions.
Na, I don't like dogs bums perhaps its lonely, maybe you could tell them about it in a nice way because I bet they do not know about it's crying all day, maybe even ask if you can take it for a walk during the day when they are away.
I just relised you called me silly without putting the Sir in front, in future it's Sir Silly Wombat
Happywanderer said
08:01 PM Apr 27, 2012
Sir Silly Wombat. Its a very big dog that I wouldn't go near. Son knows it and says it whines all the time. I'm not about to upset any of the neighbours being new here. Being about 600 houses in the whole town, one has to be careful what one says to anyone, if you get my drift Sir. It's a very lonely existence I'm afraid.
donnybabes said
08:53 PM Apr 27, 2012
Well I suppose only a Yorkshireman could think of doing it different,eh..
As an ex Yorkshirelass can I quote the Yorkies sayin:
Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred,strong in tharm but Im certainly not weak
in thead.
Happy and safe travelling "donnybabes"
_wombat_ said
09:36 PM Apr 27, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Sir Silly Wombat. Its a very big dog that I wouldn't go near. Son knows it and says it whines all the time. I'm not about to upset any of the neighbours being new here. Being about 600 houses in the whole town, one has to be careful what one says to anyone, if you get my drift Sir. It's a very lonely existence I'm afraid.
Hi Maam, you need to join the old folks club and get to know a few people it takes time to settle in, especially into a small town.
Will not be lonely for long, when will you start your travels?
Happywanderer said
09:56 PM Apr 27, 2012
When I can find some money Sir, Have bought washing machine, fridge, bed, sofa and coffee table, plus had the plumber in to fix all the leaks. Now broke. Next payday will see me get to the Gympie meet, thats a fortnight away. I did mention my experience with the senior citz on another thread. They wanted the shirt off my back just for one visit. I didn't have a shirt that day so haven't bothered.
_wombat_ said
11:16 PM Apr 27, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
When I can find some money Sir, Have bought washing machine, fridge, bed, sofa and coffee table, plus had the plumber in to fix all the leaks. Now broke. Next payday will see me get to the Gympie meet, thats a fortnight away. I did mention my experience with the senior citz on another thread. They wanted the shirt off my back just for one visit. I didn't have a shirt that day so haven't bothered.
I do remember that post now, something about having to take cakes etc just to get in the front door, chekky bugga's
beiffe said
03:32 PM Apr 28, 2012
Marj Do they have a bowling club or similar. Often these clubs in small towns have days when you can just come along and enjoy the day. You may have to join but usually very cheap as a social member.
Check out if they have a Sunday breakfast or similar. Just go and ask at the club when you see someone there. You may get to like it.
Just watch the pokeys but then you should know about them anyhow.
Regards Brian
Happywanderer said
05:44 PM Apr 28, 2012
I doubt if there would be any pokies in this town beiffe. There is a bowling club, two pubs and a golf club, all small. Don't think there is pokies in the pubs either. I would rather get on the road and go see some sites, camp up somewhere and enjoy the views. I have never been one to join clubs. Not sure if I want to start now.
_wombat_ said
06:12 PM Apr 28, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
I doubt if there would be any pokies in this town beiffe. There is a bowling club, two pubs and a golf club, all small. Don't think there is pokies in the pubs either. I would rather get on the road and go see some sites, camp up somewhere and enjoy the views. I have never been one to join clubs. Not sure if I want to start now.
HW, just join the bowling club to meet some people (locals) and then leave but still keep the friends you make.
Hi - Mike here. A Yorkshire Pom resident in New Zealand. I am intending travelling to Adelaide at the end of May to become a Grey Nomad for a number of weeks. My transport is not a Camper or Caravan but a Bicycle. Yes a Bicycle a 'Surly Long Haul Trucker'. Will be leaving Adelaide at the beginning of June to ride to Darwin, up the Stuart Highway with a few side trips. I have a target of arriving in Darwin for my 70th on 5 August. Totally self supported, tent, sleeping bag and cooker etc. and of course lots of water. If you see me on the road give a yell or a wave. I will always be looking to stop for a chat and for spare water too if you have it. I will place details of how to recognise me and my Bike at a later date.
Hope all goes well.
Lyn
I'm in Adelaide, in a caravan park on the highway, on the northern side. Please PM me when you're closer and I'll give you details.
Please call in for a quick cuppa and a chat.
I'm surrounded by K1W1's here.
See you soon.
Like Chrissy I'm buggered as well just thinking about it, I wish you all the very best for your venture and keep safe out there.
Cheers!
Chris
Hi, if we see you we will yell "Hello"
Wow! What a plan. I will be following with great interest too Mike!
Good luck!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Thursday 26th of April 2012 11:48:53 AM
We hope to be heading that way in July so will keep our eyes peeled.
Thanks to you all for the positive responses. Hope to meet some of you in person once I start.
Thanks Chrissy Iwill do that
WOW what a way to do it, would'nt it be better to fly to Darwin and come down to Adelaide cos it's down hill all the way, well it looks like that on the map to me, but then I'm only a wombat
Enjoy your trip.
Re the cycling, There is no way I would do it either way. up or down, unless in a relaible van with plenty of provisions.
Na, I don't like dogs bums
perhaps its lonely, maybe you could tell them about it in a nice way because I bet they do not know about it's crying all day, maybe even ask if you can take it for a walk during the day when they are away.
I just relised you called me silly without putting the Sir in front, in future it's Sir Silly Wombat
I'm not about to upset any of the neighbours being new here. Being about 600 houses in the whole town, one has to be careful what one says to anyone, if you get my drift Sir.
It's a very lonely existence I'm afraid.
Well I suppose only a Yorkshireman could think of doing it different,eh..
As an ex Yorkshirelass can I quote the Yorkies sayin:
Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred,strong in tharm but Im certainly not weak
in thead.
Happy and safe travelling "donnybabes"
Hi Maam, you need to join the old folks club and get to know a few people it takes time to settle in, especially into a small town.
Will not be lonely for long, when will you start your travels?
I did mention my experience with the senior citz on another thread. They wanted the shirt off my back just for one visit. I didn't have a shirt that day so haven't bothered.
I do remember that post now, something about having to take cakes etc just to get in the front door, chekky bugga's
Check out if they have a Sunday breakfast or similar. Just go and ask at the club when you see someone there. You may get to like it.
Just watch the pokeys but then you should know about them anyhow.
Regards
Brian
I would rather get on the road and go see some sites, camp up somewhere and enjoy the views. I have never been one to join clubs. Not sure if I want to start now.
HW, just join the bowling club to meet some people (locals) and then leave but still keep the friends you make.