Thought I would start a new topic seeing the solos's forum is pretty quiet.
Thought I would ask how friendly are you when travelling?
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one?
Do you avoid eye contact?
Are you nice to someone else's dog?
Give some instances!
CHEERS
Helen
Yuglamron said
08:11 PM Aug 28, 2016
Tongue in cheek.
I think I would be very friendly to Dougwe's Twins.
Happywanderer said
09:54 PM Aug 28, 2016
I don't carry sugar but yes to the rest.
Maybe this should be in General. It's not only Solos who need to be asked if they are friendly.
Dougwe said
09:18 AM Aug 29, 2016
1. I try to be friendly at all times but sometimes it is very trying. Just don't cross me :)
2. No problem.
3. NO, always say hi to anyone passing or I pass when walking around etc.
4. Depends on the dog, some aren't very friendly.
Keep safe on the roads and out there.
Dougwe said
09:19 AM Aug 29, 2016
Yuglamron wrote:
Tongue in cheek.
I think I would be very friendly to Dougwe's Twins.
That's why they hang out at "THE" beach all the time Yuglamron. They are very friendly though.
newhorizons said
03:57 PM Aug 29, 2016
I'm always friendly to fellow campers. Today I've found a fantastic spot at a roadside freecamp and got here nice and early. Shark Bay was a ripoff so its nice to have a freebie, some personal space and see real bush outside the van. If anyone pulls up near me (and I'm sure they will), I'll go over and speak to them. Its always better to know who your neighbours are especially when travelling alone. Most people are friendly back although I have met one or two snooty types. You get that! Right this moment I'm in freecamp heaven & there is even wifi reception 4 bars.
mdudley said
08:23 PM Aug 29, 2016
twins what happened to the twins o thats right
mdudley said
08:24 PM Aug 29, 2016
ssh someone mentioned the twins were are they
Tony Bev said
10:54 PM Aug 29, 2016
Usual disclaimer Married man of nearly 49 years, but when travelling on my own, I know of some of the trials and tribulation of the solo traveller
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one? Yes
Do you avoid eye contact? No
Are you nice to someone else's dog? A bit wary of them, as I use burn cream, and they sometimes like to have a sniff
Give some instances! Of being nice to people?
I am the same as most other Grey Nomads I say hello and introduce myself to nearby travellers. I wave/nod and say hello to any others I pass
When I go into town, I ask if anyone would like anything picked up, while I am there
When I see travellers, making a meal at dusk, without adequate lighting (mainly tenter/backpacker) I loan them one of my charged up, 60 LED cordless lights, and ask them to return it next morning When someone asks for assistance, I help them to the best of my ability
adreamer said
08:22 AM Aug 30, 2016
Tony Bev wrote:
Usual disclaimer Married man of nearly 49 years, but when travelling on my own, I know of some of the trials and tribulation of the solo traveller
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one? Yes
Do you avoid eye contact? No
Are you nice to someone else's dog? A bit wary of them, as I use burn cream, and they sometimes like to have a sniff
Give some instances! Of being nice to people?
I am the same as most other Grey Nomads I say hello and introduce myself to nearby travellers. I wave/nod and say hello to any others I pass
When I go into town, I ask if anyone would like anything picked up, while I am there
When I see travellers, making a meal at dusk, without adequate lighting (mainly tenter/backpacker) I loan them one of my charged up, 60 LED cordless lights, and ask them to return it next morning When someone asks for assistance, I help them to the best of my ability
Thanks TonyBev - good example. This is what I meant by being friendly (not sure why I put the dog bit in there)
Helen
rockylizard said
09:05 AM Aug 30, 2016
Gday...
A friendly nomad?
Does one morph into something different when becoming "a nomad"?
I like to think I have been a "friendly" all my life ... as a child through to my (grumpier) current self.
For the past 30 years (and more), I was a worker and camper and traveller etc .... friendly to all and sundry
now retired and camper and (full-time) traveller etc ... still friendly to all and sundry
Don't wait to be a "nomad" before trying the "friendly lifestyle" .... just be friendly
Cheers - John
jules47 said
09:58 AM Aug 30, 2016
- Smile at those you meet - say g'day - share happy hour, and enjoy yourself.
Glenelg said
08:14 AM Aug 31, 2016
As a freeloader I am very very friendly to all .??
logang said
01:26 PM Aug 31, 2016
logang73
hi all, am just a solo nomad, been travelling off and on all my life, but if you cant be friendly to all you will miss out on a lot of enjoyment, keep travelling and smiling all
Via Q25 said
10:21 AM Sep 1, 2016
I am a solo nomad and consider myself very friendly and enjoy meeting people. It is unusual to encounter unfriendly fellow travellers. Meeting new people is one of the best things about being on the road.
I am always happy to offer a helping hand, a cup of sugar, an egg or anything else within reason.
I do not avoid eye contact and find it difficult to have a meaningful conversation with someone that does not make eye contact.
I love dogs, although no longer have one of my own and have often looked after dogs for people. A recent experience was a fellow traveller that was tying their dog up while they went for a swim - I offered to look after the dog who quickly made herself at home in my motor home. We went for a walk and I am not sure who enjoyed it more, the dog or me.
macka17 said
01:52 PM Sep 1, 2016
Di reckons I'm too friendly.
Always wandering off and starting up conversetions.
You're only here once.and not for long.
make the most of it I reckon.
Life;s too short to be grumpy.
adreamer said
08:54 PM Sep 1, 2016
Via Q25 wrote:
I am a solo nomad and consider myself very friendly and enjoy meeting people. It is unusual to encounter unfriendly fellow travellers. Meeting new people is one of the best things about being on the road. I am always happy to offer a helping hand, a cup of sugar, an egg or anything else within reason. I do not avoid eye contact and find it difficult to have a meaningful conversation with someone that does not make eye contact. I love dogs, although no longer have one of my own and have often looked after dogs for people. A recent experience was a fellow traveller that was tying their dog up while they went for a swim - I offered to look after the dog who quickly made herself at home in my motor home. We went for a walk and I am not sure who enjoyed it more, the dog or me.
You sound a very friendly Nomad and might have to borrow an egg off you day lol
Cheers
Philw said
09:41 PM Sep 1, 2016
The wife rescues me from my friendliness by calling out that coffee, lunch, dinner or that I am late for an appointment (or whatever) so as to get me to come back to the motorhome. Sheesch.
Cruising Granny said
08:56 PM Sep 2, 2016
Cruising Granny checking in :-
I'm a very friendly nomad. I like to learn about other people's adventures and where they started. I use number plates as a reference point.
"Oh, you're from WA. Where abouts?" And on it goes.
If there some identifying sticker on their car or van, there's another conversation starter.
My work also opens the conversation doors when I pull into van parks or parking bays.
I live in a van park full time so I have many opportunities to learn about other Nomads.
the rocket said
02:41 PM Sep 8, 2016
Yes we r friendly. Makes for an enjoyable day.
brickies said
06:26 AM Sep 13, 2016
Granny good to see you are still out there living the dream and still earning some money
Lancelot Link said
10:57 PM Sep 26, 2016
How can I not be friendly. The answer is that I have never met anyone in an RV that I could never be friendly with. Honestly, the community is great, even road workers sharing a BBQ. I can't wait to get back on the road.
Grubbygypsy said
08:22 PM Oct 1, 2016
I consider myself friendly. I am generally shy though (people that know me poohoo that though - I don't know why). One thing that really bugs me about having convo's with others in camp sites is the couples that suddenly go 'funny' on me. Start off all friendly....and then..............See, I'm pretty happy talking 12v and mechanical stuff as opposed to grandkids poo - so suddenly I find one half of the party wants to quickly whisk the hubby away because she either can't talk techo stuff (love the girls that can - they never feel threatened) or I think they think I'm trying to steal their hubby or something ridiculous like that!!! So I tend to be a bit guarded because of those experiences I have had. I pretty much don't approach others - unless I need or want to know something because they've come from the opposite way. I have met a lot of great couples that are firm friends though, so I don't know if it's just people generally these days or the fact I'm 'one' - so immediately a 'husband thief' (hahahaha, geez my life of the road is REALLY peaceful I might add .
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one? yes.....but I have seen lots of bludgers over time lol - ie one lot that came down 1 hour from their home with NO BREAD and tried hitting us up for breakfast - what's that about?
Do you avoid eye contact? I don't think so - but being shy....maybe at times.
Are you nice to someone else's dog? Nicer to pets than humans any day - whoops!!! Love animals!!! So genuine.
adreamer said
07:31 PM Oct 2, 2016
Grubbygypsy wrote:
I consider myself friendly. I am generally shy though (people that know me poohoo that though - I don't know why). One thing that really bugs me about having convo's with others in camp sites is the couples that suddenly go 'funny' on me. Start off all friendly....and then..............See, I'm pretty happy talking 12v and mechanical stuff as opposed to grandkids poo - so suddenly I find one half of the party wants to quickly whisk the hubby away because she either can't talk techo stuff (love the girls that can - they never feel threatened) or I think they think I'm trying to steal their hubby or something ridiculous like that!!! So I tend to be a bit guarded because of those experiences I have had. I pretty much don't approach others - unless I need or want to know something because they've come from the opposite way. I have met a lot of great couples that are firm friends though, so I don't know if it's just people generally these days or the fact I'm 'one' - so immediately a 'husband thief' (hahahaha, geez my life of the road is REALLY peaceful I might add .
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one? yes.....but I have seen lots of bludgers over time lol - ie one lot that came down 1 hour from their home with NO BREAD and tried hitting us up for breakfast - what's that about?
Do you avoid eye contact? I don't think so - but being shy....maybe at times.
Are you nice to someone else's dog? Nicer to pets than humans any day - whoops!!! Love animals!!! So genuine.
I think you summed this up exactly.
Most of the men I see out there are too old anyway lol.
halfpint said
08:19 AM Oct 12, 2016
I was given advice from a lady that has been around Aust 4 time " Park get out walk around, check out neighbours, get a feel for the place before setting up.
Aus-Kiwi said
02:27 PM Oct 12, 2016
I tend to talk too much . But generally keep to myself . Strange I often walk around , say hi .. Say the wrong thing at times .. Foot in mouth disease .. Lol
Aus-Kiwi said
04:08 PM Oct 12, 2016
PhilW I think our wives have the same stare sign etc lol
DarylC said
06:27 PM Oct 21, 2016
I'm a born & bred country bloke so naturally friendly & chatty. Although it's not always easy to strike up a conversation as some people don't seem so welcoming to a single bloke.
If i feel like it I will persist & usually people change their minds & realise I'm ok & that I don't want their wife LOL.
I'm always ready to help out & even supply bait (if i have enough) to other campers if they are keen fishos.
I often run into people on the road & they say, hey remember me, you gave me some shrimp & showed me where & how to fish.
I don't necessarily wander around looking for someone to chat to but don't expect to get past my camp without a "g'day mate"
I like dogs but don't think it's nice for people to let their dog come roaming into my camp before there owners introduce themselves, just common courtesy really.
I always look people in the eye, that's the polite way to talk to people.
If someone snubs me I don't care, they are the ones missing out I reckon
Thought I would start a new topic seeing the solos's forum is pretty quiet.
Thought I would ask how friendly are you when travelling?
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one?
Do you avoid eye contact?
Are you nice to someone else's dog?
Give some instances!
CHEERS
Helen
Tongue in cheek.
I think I would be very friendly to Dougwe's Twins.
Maybe this should be in General. It's not only Solos who need to be asked if they are friendly.
2. No problem.
3. NO, always say hi to anyone passing or I pass when walking around etc.
4. Depends on the dog, some aren't very friendly.
Keep safe on the roads and out there.
That's why they hang out at "THE" beach all the time Yuglamron. They are very friendly though.
twins what happened to the twins o thats right
ssh someone mentioned the twins
were are they
Usual disclaimer
Married man of nearly 49 years, but when travelling on my own, I know of some of the trials and tribulation of the solo traveller
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one?
Yes
Do you avoid eye contact?
No
Are you nice to someone else's dog?
A bit wary of them, as I use burn cream, and they sometimes like to have a sniff
Give some instances!
Of being nice to people?
I am the same as most other Grey Nomads
I say hello and introduce myself to nearby travellers.
I wave/nod and say hello to any others I pass
When I go into town, I ask if anyone would like anything picked up, while I am there
When I see travellers, making a meal at dusk, without adequate lighting (mainly tenter/backpacker)
I loan them one of my charged up, 60 LED cordless lights, and ask them to return it next morning
When someone asks for assistance, I help them to the best of my ability
Thanks TonyBev - good example. This is what I meant by being friendly (not sure why I put the dog bit in there)
Helen
Gday...
A friendly nomad?
Does one morph into something different when becoming "a nomad"?
I like to think I have been a "friendly" all my life ... as a child through to my (grumpier) current self.
For the past 30 years (and more), I was a worker and camper and traveller etc .... friendly to all and sundry
now retired and camper and (full-time) traveller etc ... still friendly to all and sundry
Don't wait to be a "nomad" before trying the "friendly lifestyle" .... just be friendly
Cheers - John
logang73
Always wandering off and starting up conversetions.
You're only here once.and not for long.
make the most of it I reckon.
Life;s too short to be grumpy.
You sound a very friendly Nomad and might have to borrow an egg off you day lol
Cheers
I'm a very friendly nomad. I like to learn about other people's adventures and where they started. I use number plates as a reference point.
"Oh, you're from WA. Where abouts?" And on it goes.
If there some identifying sticker on their car or van, there's another conversation starter.
My work also opens the conversation doors when I pull into van parks or parking bays.
I live in a van park full time so I have many opportunities to learn about other Nomads.
Yes we r friendly. Makes for an enjoyable day.
I consider myself friendly. I am generally shy though (people that know me poohoo that though - I don't know why).
.
Love animals!!! So genuine.
One thing that really bugs me about having convo's with others in camp sites is the couples that suddenly go 'funny' on me.
Start off all friendly....and then..............See, I'm pretty happy talking 12v and mechanical stuff as opposed to grandkids poo - so suddenly I find one half of the party wants to quickly whisk the hubby away because she either can't talk techo stuff (love the girls that can - they never feel threatened) or I think they think I'm trying to steal their hubby or something ridiculous like that!!! So I tend to be a bit guarded because of those experiences I have had. I pretty much don't approach others - unless I need or want to know something because they've come from the opposite way. I have met a lot of great couples that are firm friends though, so I don't know if it's just people generally these days or the fact I'm 'one' - so immediately a 'husband thief' (hahahaha, geez my life of the road is REALLY peaceful I might add
Would you give someone a cup of sugar or an egg if they needed one? yes.....but I have seen lots of bludgers over time lol - ie one lot that came down 1 hour from their home with NO BREAD and tried hitting us up for breakfast - what's that about?
Do you avoid eye contact? I don't think so - but being shy....maybe at times.
Are you nice to someone else's dog? Nicer to pets than humans any day - whoops!!!
I think you summed this up exactly.
Most of the men I see out there are too old anyway lol.
If i feel like it I will persist & usually people change their minds & realise I'm ok & that I don't want their wife LOL.
I'm always ready to help out & even supply bait (if i have enough) to other campers if they are keen fishos.
I often run into people on the road & they say, hey remember me, you gave me some shrimp & showed me where & how to fish.
I don't necessarily wander around looking for someone to chat to but don't expect to get past my camp without a "g'day mate"
I like dogs but don't think it's nice for people to let their dog come roaming into my camp before there owners introduce themselves, just common courtesy really.
I always look people in the eye, that's the polite way to talk to people.
If someone snubs me I don't care, they are the ones missing out I reckon
I'm a happy camper :)