I am currently retired (forced into it) and my wife, The Good Sort, is still a working girl and enjoying it. We have been motorbike adventurers until an accident bought that to a grinding halt some 12 mths ago. Have been coping in a double swag and 4x4 ute for nearly 12 mths now, but have discovered not all that user friendly for us.
Just paid a deposit on a new motorhome & collect it in September. A whole new experience for us and adventure we simply have no idea about. Obviously with The Good Sort still working we will do many weekend trips and school holidays before working up to several months on the road once someone else retires!!
Looking forward to continuous reading of the forums to find hints and advice etc to make our new life rewarding and a lot easier.
Michael & The Good Sort.
Dougwe said
09:20 PM May 15, 2014
Welcome to the gang hard1mic, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will learn heaps of interesting and useful ideas on this great forum and I tell you that for free.
As for the "Good Sort" mate, keep an eye on her around here cos there is a feral wombat that lurks in his hole and grabs the ankles of "Good Sorts" as the move through the forum. He's only jealous cos I have the Nulla Nymph Twins (See my AV)
hard1mic said
09:35 PM May 15, 2014
Doug,
Have done plenty of reading on the GN Forum before 'jumping in' & have noted wombat prints & the friendly banter that takes place. The Good Sort and I are looking forward to a long association with with other GN's & all positive thus far.
Michael & The Good Sort.
mongrel said
06:55 AM May 16, 2014
Welcome to the forum hard1mic. Just made redundant myself and decided to retire .Still do not have cv/motorhome but participate in the forum and totally enjoy it . It has great info and really good people with lots of good ideas. I wish you well with your C/V OR M/H purchase and I hope you have lots of great travel experiences. I am sure you will.
_wombat_ said
07:47 AM May 16, 2014
Hey do you guys now that your government wants you to work until you are 80, oppps no that maybe 70.
Dougwe tells fibs.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 16th of May 2014 07:47:32 AM
Dougwe said
09:12 AM May 16, 2014
Who li'l ol' me never, no way, not me
mongrel said
09:43 AM May 16, 2014
Nomad hours of course. 10 to 12 with one hour for lunch. Quick but incorrect figure is that we work only have to work 2 weeks until we turn 80. I can handle that I think..
Mongrel.
hard1mic said
10:51 AM May 16, 2014
Thanks all for the welcome and support.
Was the Government that made me 'retired' so guessing the chance of me being employed again until 70 or 80 are very slim indeed.
Apprehensive about what lies in front of us with a motorhome etc, but will maintain contact with GN Forum for lots of advice & tips to help make the transition from a swag much easier....
Michael.
Ontos45 said
02:05 PM May 16, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Welcome to the gang hard1mic, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will learn heaps of interesting and useful ideas on this great forum and I tell you that for free.
As for the "Good Sort" mate, keep an eye on her around here cos there is a feral wombat that lurks in his hole and grabs the ankles of "Good Sorts" as the move through the forum. He's only jealous cos I have the Nulla Nymph Twins (See my AV)
Hey Dougwe that Nymph needs a bit of "hurry up" as she's taking her time emptying that porta potti cassette. I know, as been waiting for her return trip like a few others, I'm sure....lol
And a happy welcome to you both hard1mic, enjoy
-- Edited by Ontos45 on Friday 16th of May 2014 02:08:13 PM
Dougwe said
02:30 PM May 16, 2014
She did return Peter. Don't say you missed it
_wombat_ said
02:33 PM May 16, 2014
Ontos45 wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Welcome to the gang hard1mic, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will learn heaps of interesting and useful ideas on this great forum and I tell you that for free.
As for the "Good Sort" mate, keep an eye on her around here cos there is a feral wombat that lurks in his hole and grabs the ankles of "Good Sorts" as the move through the forum. He's only jealous cos I have the Nulla Nymph Twins (See my AV)
Hey Dougwe that Nymph needs a bit of "hurry up" as she's taking her time emptying that porta potti cassette. I know, as been waiting for her return trip like a few others, I'm sure....lol
And a happy welcome to you both hard1mic, enjoy
-- Edited by Ontos45 on Friday 16th of May 2014 02:08:13 PM
Peter, Dougwe has a copy of her on her way back but he is too much of a wimp to use it.
hard1mic said
03:46 PM Oct 28, 2014
The Good Sort and I have just received the good news that our new motorhome is on the way to the dealer and we should take delivery in the next ten days or so.
Finally that swag can go into 'mothballs' and we can travel and sleep in some comfort. Been a long time coming but not long now and we can start our own adventures and find great places to go and people to meet along the way.
aussie_paul said
04:08 PM Oct 28, 2014
hard1mic wrote:
The Good Sort and I have just received the good news that our new motorhome is on the way to the dealer and we should take delivery in the next ten days or so. Finally that swag can go into 'mothballs' and we can travel and sleep in some comfort. Been a long time coming but not long now and we can start our own adventures and find great places to go and people to meet along the way.
I am currently retired (forced into it) and my wife, The Good Sort, is still a working girl and enjoying it. We have been motorbike adventurers until an accident bought that to a grinding halt some 12 mths ago. Have been coping in a double swag and 4x4 ute for nearly 12 mths now, but have discovered not all that user friendly for us.
Just paid a deposit on a new motorhome & collect it in September. A whole new experience for us and adventure we simply have no idea about. Obviously with The Good Sort still working we will do many weekend trips and school holidays before working up to several months on the road once someone else retires!!
Looking forward to continuous reading of the forums to find hints and advice etc to make our new life rewarding and a lot easier.
Michael & The Good Sort.
Welcome to the gang hard1mic, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will learn heaps of interesting and useful ideas on this great forum and I tell you that for free.
As for the "Good Sort" mate, keep an eye on her around here cos there is a feral wombat that lurks in his hole and grabs the ankles of "Good Sorts" as the move through the forum. He's only jealous cos I have the Nulla Nymph Twins (See my AV)
Have done plenty of reading on the GN Forum before 'jumping in' & have noted wombat prints & the friendly banter that takes place. The Good Sort and I are looking forward to a long association with with other GN's & all positive thus far.
Michael & The Good Sort.
Hey do you guys now that your government wants you to work until you are 80, oppps no that maybe 70.
Dougwe tells fibs.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 16th of May 2014 07:47:32 AM
Who li'l ol' me
never, no way, not me 
Mongrel.
Was the Government that made me 'retired' so guessing the chance of me being employed again until 70 or 80 are very slim indeed.
Apprehensive about what lies in front of us with a motorhome etc, but will maintain contact with GN Forum for lots of advice & tips to help make the transition from a swag much easier....
Michael.
Hey Dougwe that Nymph needs a bit of "hurry up" as she's taking her time emptying that porta potti cassette. I know, as been waiting for her return trip like a few others, I'm sure....lol
And a happy welcome to you both hard1mic, enjoy
-- Edited by Ontos45 on Friday 16th of May 2014 02:08:13 PM
She did return Peter. Don't say you missed it
Peter, Dougwe has a copy of her on her way back but he is too much of a wimp to use it.
Finally that swag can go into 'mothballs' and we can travel and sleep in some comfort. Been a long time coming but not long now and we can start our own adventures and find great places to go and people to meet along the way.
Wow, great stuff Michael, enjoy.
Aussie Paul.