Hi folks, I am a newbie on this site, and really glad that I found it. I am about to take the plunge into the great outdoors, and can't wait. Just need to finalise a few personal and financial details, and due to pick up the van in August..... then lift off :)
It is good to know that there are other solos out there, and from what I have read here, the support and advice will be wonderful.
I am currently based on the Gold Coast, but SOOOO looking forward to getting away from here.
I am male, north of 60 (agewise), but still think I am 14 years old. I am a fishing tragic, and am hoping this site will put me in contact, among other things, with others so afflicted.
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we have a few things in common, I am getting ready to travel solo round Australia hopefully setting off in August, the campervan is ready for the trip but I haven't saved up enough as a cushion for unexpected expenses.
I also live on the Gold Coast and am the north side of 70 so if you want to meet up send me a PM and we can take it from there.
I have forsaken golf and bought a fishing rod and reel so you would be able to help me there since I have only used it once.
Welcome Ian. You will find plenty of helpful folk on here, I can guarantee that. Still waiting to meet most of them in person, thats the fun of travelling, just never know where they might turn up.
Hi and welcome Bozo. I hope you enjoy your stay at Grey Nomads. There's a wealth of travel experience here, so all you have to do is ask, if you have any questions. Safe and happy travels when your time comes.
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Yoh !!!.....only been here for 1 day, and already got a new list of friends...... Firefly, John, Happy W, Cruising Gran, Jules 47...... :) Can't wait to get out there and get among the old hands. I have a bit to learn, and look forward to catching up with GN travellers on the road.
John, thanks for your reply. I will PM you soon and make arrangements to come and chat.
Cheers Ian
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We all had to start somewhere sometime, and we were all newbies once upon a time. Experience comes with practice. You just need the drive and confidence to leave the driveway. You'll be just fine.
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20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Transport has no borders.
Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes.
Escape, I think it is only because of the higher population in the eastern states. There are quite a few on here from Tassie I notice and the rest are quite liberally spread around.
Welcome Bozo. I haven't been doing this long myself but I'm sure that, like me, in a few short weeks you'll be wondering why you didn't start years ago.
Just remember that you no longer have any important meetings to rush off to so you can take your time - travel slowly and enjoy the journey.
I'm in similar circumstances, getting ready to head north from Tassie on my first venture! I'm going to Brisbane for a while (Grandson, who's parents may need a hand moving), so I'll base myself there for a while getting away when I can. I have to be back in Tassie in November, then off again in the new year for an indeterminite time.
I intend free camping quite a bit and it's quite a learning curve with house battery size, solar maybe/generator, maybe, CB radio options & protocols and that first amazing experience of a road train on your back bumper!
While I'll be travelling solo, with all of the good people out there already and active on this site, I certainly won't be alone! Good luck Ian, and thanks everyone, I hope to meet as many as I can on my travels!
Cruiser Gran, I too have lived in a couple of other states......... madness mostly, occasional inebriation and sometimes oblivion.
But I got divorced, and feel much better now :) My madness was induced by impulsiveness. I've never regretted a moment. I survived the less than fun times, making me the determined, independent b!tch I am today. Well, more the strong, really nice, happy person I am today, with the occasional b!itchy moment.
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20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. Transport has no borders.
Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes.
Welcome from me too! You can add Bubs to your friend list. I'll be heading across to Kalgoorlie next week. (Currently in Melbourne). Will be staying a while to top up the bank a/c. If you are passing through, I'm good for a cuppa and chat!
