Yep Im about to set forth on new adventures and journies into places not travelled for over 30 years!

FREEDOM!!! 

Just before I up and left Broome a couple of months back I went and bought a bus and named her "Me Lady"... a fine figured lady she is too!!! A lovely 94 mdl Nissan Civilian... ooh she is stunning!! And if my connection was quicker Id upload a pic or two to show you all

But for now shes after a month of tearin out seats finding a suitably comfy monster bed refashioning this and buying and fitting that getting one of the daughters tied to her sewing machine long enough to run me up some windows having a major hooha with a genetically modified at birth humanoid calling himself "mechanic" finally she be ready!!

A bit about yours truely? Rightio then no wukkers! 

Im a 55 year old young whippersnapper kept me youthfullness by havin 8 nippers (6 girls and 2 boys and thats the reason we stopped!!) and a whole swaggle of grandies... with all kids now grown up and me being very happily divorced Im now free to wander at will wherever the road takes me!

So without further ado... Im about to sing along with ol Willie and head down the road again!!!

Any advice help or just a gidday would be more than welcomed!! 

Cheers all see yer along the roads!! Dont be shy now I dont bite I may tickle or crackup a tad but I dont bite... much 

Shane

Welcome to the fold.

You will learn on the road.

A few tips though

Buy nothing till you decide you REALY need it and you are missing something without it.

Be prepared to dump anything that has not been used in twelve months.

Travel slow and stop at a site till you are ready to leave or you need supplies.

Never travel in a direction because that's the way you are going. If you are told of something worth seeing behind you TURN around and go and have a look. You have all the time so why rush and why miss something you want to see or do.

Enjoy the company you meet but be prepared to move on if the surrounds don't fit or the company is not to expectation.

Keep an open mind and keep your advise and conversation conservative and respect the others around you as most other travelers do.

Respect the space of others when you camp. Always talk to the other campers in a rest stop and before setting up it is preferred to ask the people already there if they mind you stooping with them. Remember it is a free country but it is nice to respect others desires WITHIN reason. If they appear aggressive it is advisable to move on anyway. I find this is a good way to assess your neighbors BEFORE you setup.

Depending on your travel plans a CAMPS book is invaluable if you plan to free camp.

Be prepared to ask questions whilst on the road as well as on this forum as there is a lot of knowledge to be gained.

Hope this helps a bit

Brian

WOW!! Thanks for the welcomes peoples!!! 

 

Cheers Brian great advice!... will be sure to find that book  as I thought all camping other than on private property and caravan parks was free Ive been wrong for many years apparently! 

 

Been living in Broome for a few years now and the trip to the southlands was a six monthly thing to see the kids and grands... generally straight down 2 days and back the same... born and raised on that road I reckon so stopping and wandering just didnt make sense just whooooosh there... at chrissy two years back I managed only 4 hours back home when I was called straight back down... so yep I knows that road!! But it was great to make the last trip down the first with "me lady" and we sauntered!!! I mean we went at such a pace any grey nomad would be proud!  5 and a half days later we rocked up here in Australind... brilliant!!! You know theres a whole lot of country you may think you know cause you travel it so often but really when you SLOW THE HECK DOWN you see something new and different every day... 

THing I gotta ask is... is there a cookbook specifically aimed and for travellers? without massive fully stocked with over priced goodies pantries!... some great reciepes for travellers... I know a few but wouldnt mind a lot more since I get bored with my own cooking after a time 

 

ANYWAYS!!!! Thank you all for the warm welcome
Cheers

Shane 

There is a what cooking section on this forum so you might find ideas in it.

Good on ya Shane, keep on smiling mate and enjoy here and out there.

Yep, it's a long road between Broome and Perth, whether you go on the inland route or the coastal way, it's a long way, but always interesting.
I lived and worked on a cattle station south of Broome, and saw the country in various seasons.
It's amazing how interesting the "boring" road is when we really look at the terrain, the vegetation, and if possible, what's behind the fence line.
I'm not on the road with the caravan right now. I'm parked up in an Adelaide park. Call in for a cuppa if you're passing. PM me.
I fill my Waeco with home-cooked meals to be reheated or 'zapped' when required. I cook curries, mince conconctions, chicken, beef, sometimes pork, or just a vege dish.
Usually with a wide range of veges and herbs to make it all taste good, and all the goodies are in the same pot. Sometimes when you pull up you can't be bothered getting the camp oven out and doing all the prep to cook a brew. Besides there's not much room for fresh fruit and veg in the van/bus. So I buy a heap of everything fresh, cook it the same day, and it's in the freezer by nightfall.
I'm also a pilot driver so I have to be prepared to hit the road at short notice. Roadhouse tucker is not always the preferred cuisine after a big day on the road. Home cooked food is still my preferred option.
Whatever you do, have a look behind the tree line, as you head to the next hill or the next bend.
It's a great life.

Welcome Shane, like you AP cannot wait for the house to sell so I can start to have some fun on the road. I have just had a visit from friends that have spent 6 weeks travelling in SA. They just had to point out in the Camps 6 book all the places that they camped plus some. If their little MH was bigger I would have stowed away with them. They are not full time on the road prefer a home base, for me though I just want to get out there and start enjoying this beautiful country and life again. Good intentions for all trying to sell the home. It just takes one buyer.

Sharon.

happy travelling Shane, sounds like you have everything you need set up. Camera is important so you can make us all jealous of your travels. Have fun.