Well I had to make the phone call last week to our van dealer and tell him to put our brand new custom made Roadstar on the market. After a serious illness and an extended stay in hospitle Our busines has suffered irreparably and we can no longer support our dream of hitting the wallaby. It may be two or three years before we are in a position to re-look at the big loop. I will still stay on here and keep an eye on you lot as I do enjoy the forum, so enjoy your wandering life whilst you are able. Because it is a fine line that we walk I could not have imagined this in my wildest dreams 6 months ago.
Take care and look after yourself's
Cheers
The Hats
Ron And Wendy
Grams said
09:42 AM Nov 5, 2014
Hi Ron and Wendy,
I am so sorry about what happened. We have had exactly the same happen to us, we ended up selling our van for a lot less than we owed, and had to take out a personal loan to pay it off. But we haven't stopped dreaming of travelling, we are going to do it from a cheaper home, via car. This way we can still see everything, and we have a permanent home to come back too.
We may be down, but we are not out yet...lol
Grams
GaryKelly said
09:42 AM Nov 5, 2014
How sad, Ron and Wendy, and my heart goes out to you. It's like Billeeeeeee often says, we're not guaranteed tomorrow. Hopefully, the opportunity will present itself again in time and you'll be able to follow your dream. Good luck and all the best.
Blue said
09:46 AM Nov 5, 2014
hi mr and mrs hats sorry to hear the news i hope that you find some way to hang on to your van ...with your superannuation policy it could be a possible klaus in it as part of your life insurance that there is also insurance for loss of income if you get sick... it would be worthwhile to check this out and also if you are in financial trouble you are able to access your saved up super all the best ...bluey
Big Gorilla said
09:55 AM Nov 5, 2014
What sad news. I sincerely hope for a speedy recovery and you are back into your dreams again very soon.....
Gerty Dancer said
10:02 AM Nov 5, 2014
Bugger!!! Hope you recover quickly and it all works out for you Hats.
Vic41 said
10:26 AM Nov 5, 2014
Sorry to hear the news Ron and Wendy, hope the health improves and you are able to get things on track, what a bummer
kandagal said
10:27 AM Nov 5, 2014
Here's hoping things change for the better soon & you eventually get to live your dream
hako said
11:11 AM Nov 5, 2014
That's very sad Ron and Wendy, but keep the dream alive as I'm sure it will come true.
Good Luck
aussie_paul said
11:15 AM Nov 5, 2014
Sorry to hear that Ron and Wendy, hang in there and stay positive, even though that may seem an impossible task at the moment.
Aussie Paul.
gregnshas said
11:33 AM Nov 5, 2014
Ron, Wendy,
Hope it is only a temporary set back and you will be back on track in no time.
Take Care
Cheers
Greg
Aus-Kiwi said
11:42 AM Nov 5, 2014
Hope its just a slight step back .. All the best..
Hylda&Jon said
12:14 PM Nov 5, 2014
Health is always a worry the older we get so we have to try to plan these things as early as possible then all we can do is hope that no unforeseen things come up to stifle our plans.
Hope all is well soon Ron & Wendy and you get on the frog & toad at a later date.
Cheers
Jon
villatranquilla said
12:53 PM Nov 5, 2014
what a blow but sometimes thing are for the best though it's hard to see it at the time. Hopefully things will be soon back on track health-wise and you can begin planning again
Dougwe said
01:15 PM Nov 5, 2014
Not good at all, I hope your health is well and truly on the mend and your dream comes true ASAP.
Phil C said
03:49 PM Nov 5, 2014
Ron and Wendy, you guys must be devo. What ever happens dont let go of the dream.
I hope the health situations sort out for you. Love and prayers.
Thinking of you, Phil and Pam.
frangipani said
05:35 PM Nov 5, 2014
The Hats, my heart goes out to you, i remember the encouragement you gave me when I was on my trial run to WA., I was so thankful to have you there with me, keep onto your dream, I'm a believer that things happen for a reason, at the time we can't see it. You concentrate on your health first, everything else will follow., May your Angels guide you through this and make you stronger to enjoy the unfolding of your dream. - Fran
JRH said
05:43 PM Nov 5, 2014
Frangipani wrote:
The Hats, my heart goes out to you, i remember the encouragement you gave me when I was on my trial run to WA., I was so thankful to have you there with me, keep onto your dream, I'm a believer that things happen for a reason, at the time we can't see it. You concentrate on your health first, everything else will follow., May your Angels guide you through this and make you stronger to enjoy the unfolding of your dream. - Fran
Beautiful sentiments there.
jules47 said
06:55 PM Nov 5, 2014
Sincerely hope things get better for you guys! Don't lose your dream, you will get there one day - stay positive, and take care.
Can understand how you feel we had to face this a few months ago we are still trying to sell our campervan. We have been lucky we have been able to travel for about 16 years so have enjoyed the life but we do so miss it. Unfortunately age and health caught up with us. I still lurk on the forum I know I should post more often but feel a bit out of it at the moment. Good luck with your health and hope that in the future you can make that loop
Lozza1956 said
09:20 PM Nov 5, 2014
So sorry to hear guys. I wish you all the best of health and luck for the future. Stay strong folks.
Laurie
Radar said
09:28 PM Nov 5, 2014
Hats hi
Your a truck driver you will bounce back, bigger and stronger.
One driver to another, hook in. Ralph.
Glenelg said
03:21 AM Nov 6, 2014
good luck with your problems and get better soon Hats.
Ontos45 said
02:15 PM Nov 6, 2014
Our thoughts go out to you mate (Hats). I was fit as a Mully bull one minute then with a wheelie walker the next (COPD). Least Sue and I got a year of travel in. Still living in our van.
You'll bounce back mate. All our best to you.
The Hats said
05:39 PM Nov 7, 2014
G/Day all.
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts and wishes, Wendy And I are really lifted by them all . I will get to the PM's as soon as I can. We will make it it is just the new van was Wendy's dream van so the heartache of loosing that van is raw.
But look, I am strong and was in above average health before getting knocked ass over head buy this bug, so as soon as we can maybe next year I hope we will meet on the road some were and have a wild Turkey or two.
Take care and look after yourself's
Cheers
The Hats
Ron And Wendy
I am so sorry about what happened. We have had exactly the same happen to us, we ended up selling our van for a lot less than we owed, and had to take out a personal loan to pay it off. But we haven't stopped dreaming of travelling, we are going to do it from a cheaper home, via car. This way we can still see everything, and we have a permanent home to come back too.
We may be down, but we are not out yet...lol
Grams
What sad news. I sincerely hope for a speedy recovery and you are back into your dreams again very soon.....
Sorry to hear the news Ron and Wendy, hope the health improves and you are able to get things on track, what a bummer
Good Luck
Sorry to hear that Ron and Wendy, hang in there and stay positive, even though that may seem an impossible task at the moment.
Aussie Paul.
Hope it is only a temporary set back and you will be back on track in no time.
Take Care
Cheers
Greg
Health is always a worry the older we get so we have to try to plan these things as early as possible then all we can do is hope that no unforeseen things come up to stifle our plans.
Hope all is well soon Ron & Wendy and you get on the frog & toad at a later date.
Cheers
Jon
I hope the health situations sort out for you. Love and prayers.
Thinking of you, Phil and Pam.
The Hats, my heart goes out to you, i remember the encouragement you gave me when I was on my trial run to WA., I was so thankful to have you there with me, keep onto your dream, I'm a believer that things happen for a reason, at the time we can't see it. You concentrate on your health first, everything else will follow., May your Angels guide you through this and make you stronger to enjoy the unfolding of your dream. - Fran
Beautiful sentiments there.
Sincerely hope things get better for you guys! Don't lose your dream, you will get there one day - stay positive, and take care.
Can understand how you feel we had to face this a few months ago we are still trying to sell our campervan. We have been lucky we have been able to travel for about 16 years so have enjoyed the life but we do so miss it. Unfortunately age and health caught up with us. I still lurk on the forum I know I should post more often but feel a bit out of it at the moment. Good luck with your health and hope that in the future you can make that loop
Laurie
Hats hi
Your a truck driver you will bounce back, bigger and stronger.
One driver to another, hook in. Ralph.
Our thoughts go out to you mate (Hats). I was fit as a Mully bull one minute then with a wheelie walker the next (COPD). Least Sue and I got a year of travel in. Still living in our van.
You'll bounce back mate. All our best to you.
G/Day all.
Thanks for the kind words and thoughts and wishes, Wendy And I are really lifted by them all . I will get to the PM's as soon as I can.
We will make it it is just the new van was Wendy's dream van so the heartache of loosing that van is raw.
But look, I am strong and was in above average health before getting knocked ass over head buy this bug, so as soon as we can maybe next year I hope we will meet on the road some were and have a wild Turkey or two.
Take Care you lot.
Cheers
The Hats
Ron And Wendy.