Solo Nomads posting in other topics.

Sheba · Guru

Solo Nomads posting in other topics.

Happywanderer · The Master

I think I have worked out why so many Solos are saying they never meet up with anyone along the road.

I have noticed a lot of Solos only ever post in the Solo Grey Nomads section. They never post in General Forum for instance. If they did there would be triple the amount of people knowing aboout them and their travels.

I tend to post most in the General Forum as I have just as many couple friends as I have Solos, don't want to miss out on catching up with them too.

So please Solos stop complaining about never meeting anyone out there and spread your options a little wider. General Forum. Techies Corner, I Digress. And plenty more other than the one section. I am now wondering if they realise there are other sections.

I could name the ones who have only ever posted in the Solos section, but I won't.

billeeeeeee · Guru

Howdyeeeeee Happy ,,Not sure if I should post in the Solos , now that I have found a Partner,(Pygmy) but I get into enough trouble in the Solos, with out going into General Population,, (other rooms ),,,,,sooooooo, Marj , put U big girl panties on and get out there , ,,,Billeeeeeeee

Happywanderer · The Master

I will not comment on your photo Billeeee.

You can post anywhere you want, just not always in the Solos section. You learn more by getting out there into other sections.

I know you do post in other sections but for a long while you only ever posted in Solos until I had a good talk to you about it. Remember??

billeeeeeee · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
I will not comment on your photo Billeeee.

You can post anywhere you want, just not always in the Solos section. You learn more by getting out there into other sections.

I know you do post in other sections but for a long while you only ever posted in Solos until I had a good talk to you about it. Remember??

nope...........

dawa · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:

I could name the ones who have only ever posted in the Solos section, but I won't.

one of these un-named people is Dawa.

I post on solo's because I would like to meet/encourage other single women.

I have commented on not catching up with others but that is not a complaint.

I am having a great time here on my own.

Had a couple near last night and we shared a coffee....not nomads just on their way to visit family.

Happywanderer · The Master

Yes you should Billeeee. It was at Greens Lake.

Thats ok Dawa, if you feel thats what you want to do. Must say though of the 3,500 odd people on here only a small proportion are solos. The rest will be posting on other sections, as do most solos as well.

dawa · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:

Thats ok Dawa,

went over and had a look at the general forum not much there tho

Dawa

jetj · Guru

I check out all the sections that interest me, not just the solos.

yeoeleven · Guru

I rarely post on other sections of the forum but it has been a time thing and whilst travelling there was little access to the internet so when it was available there was so much to cover there was no time for other posting.

John

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Yep - that is what the forum is about - sharing of information, and having fun.

Happywanderer · The Master

Not critisising anyone, just making an observation of what I have noticed for some time.

It is quite interesting the helpful hints and great advice that is posted in the general forum and not seen elsewhere. I have learnt so much from forumites who only post in the General Forum. A lot may be hubbys of a couple with very good sound advice that will come in handy somewhere down the track. Either to do with the vehicles we drive or all the gadgets we carry.

Also a lot of good sound advice gets posted on the General Forum instead of in Techies Corner and would be missed otherwise.

A lot of questions asked in other sections are also duplicated by others in the General Forum and have all the answers and more, be it solar panels, water problems, how to queries. etc.

Just my observation, nothing more, nothing less.

Cruising Granny · Guru

There is so much information on every thread herein. It's a shame if you don't explore the site to see what you may learn, or what you can contribute.
I'm one of those single females doing this thing, and I take every opportunity on every possible topic to encourage others, males and females, to get out there and do this nomad thing.
Spread your wings and your interest base Dawa. You never know what you might find.
The technical section has some really helpful clues. Recommendations is invaluable when looking for suitable camping spots or caravan parks. There are recipes and cooking methods, food storage ideas etc.
The health section has provided some good advice and many notes have been compared on all sorts of issues which sneak into the aging bodies of nomads, no matter what their hair and skin colour is.
Solos will stray from the solo section to check out where everyone is and what they're up to. When you have wheels under you the world is a very small place. I bump into nomads at road houses, shopping centre car parks, and even in caravan parks. Imagine that!
Explore, learn, contribute, just as you do on the road.

Sheba · Guru

billeeeeeee wrote:
Howdyeeeeee Happy ,,Not sure if I should post in the Solos , now that I have found a Partner,(Pygmy)

How about a Pic. Billeeeeeee ?

Cheers,

Sheba.

Happywanderer · The Master

We don't need a pic Sheba, we all know who she is. Well I do anyway.

Happywanderer · The Master

Couldn't have said it better myself CG. You voiced what I was trying to say.

Cruising Granny · Guru

Glad I could help when I'm around.

Sheba · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
We don't need a pic Sheba, we all know who she is. Well I do anyway.

Sorry Marj. but I don't.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Happywanderer · The Master

PM sent Sheba.

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

I read, comment and post into all sub-forums within the Grey Nomads Forum.

My comments regarding being 'alone' and not meeting others, is in meeting 'actual' other travellers - solo or couples. I have not met anyone from this forum over the three years I have been travelling, usually because everyone seems to be somewhere no where near where I am at any given time.

There are five other solo grey nomads (none use this forum) at the showgrounds where I am at the moment - me, another male and three female. I am the only one in a van, the others are motorhomes/campers. We chat each day for varying times. None of the couples coming through here talk with any of we solos - and I know all of us have initiated conversations when they first arrive.

However, when I am on the road at camping spots, I rarely find a couple that seem willing to talk for more than a few minutes and they rarely come over to my rig for a chat. Perhaps I look fearsome or disreputable, or it may just be because I always try to choose a site that is away from others - solo or couple. I like my space and like to give others the same courtesy.

As I have said previously, I like people but hate crowds and always chat with those I meet but I travel alone, camp alone but I'm never lonely.

Cheers - John

dawa · Guru

Cruising Granny wrote:

Spread your wings and your interest base Dawa. You never know what you might find.

my wings are already spread nice and wide and I am soaring......

dawa · Guru

rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
I read, comment and post into all sub-forums within the Grey Nomads Forum.
My comments regarding being 'alone' and not meeting others, is in meeting 'actual' other travellers - solo or couples. I have not met anyone from this forum over the three years I have been travelling, usually because everyone seems to be somewhere no where near where I am at any given time.
There are five other solo grey nomads (none use this forum) at the showgrounds where I am at the moment - me, another male and three female. I am the only one in a van, the others are motorhomes/campers. We chat each day for varying times. None of the couples coming through here talk with any of we solos - and I know all of us have initiated conversations when they first arrive.
However, when I am on the road at camping spots, I rarely find a couple that seem willing to talk for more than a few minutes and they rarely come over to my rig for a chat. Perhaps I look fearsome or disreputable, or it may just be because I always try to choose a site that is away from others - solo or couple. I like my space and like to give others the same courtesy.
As I have said previously, I like people but hate crowds and always chat with those I meet but I travel alone, camp alone but I'm never lonely.
Cheers - John

John you are a gem......your comments are always terrific

Dawa

Gerty Dancer · Guru

If ever you come near Canberra , give us a pm rockylizard... cuppa waiting.
When we are out and about I usually post our where-abouts, as do many people, and by this means have met up with several Grey Nomads, both solo and couples. But havent met anyone from this forum by accident in a campground.

Oh, I hope you dont mind me posting in the solo's corner... I was a solo for 15 years before I met my "Mr Dancer"

Happywanderer · The Master

You can post in my threads any time you want Gerty. You made this solo very happy to have met you and Mr D.

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

Thanks for the invite Gerty. However, I was a public servant for the majority of my working life .. and whilst I never worked in Canberra, I spent a considerable time in Canberra sitting through meetings/conferences/negotiations etc etc.

Therefore I steer clear of it ... and given my love of little inland towns, I rarely spend time in cities.

Cheers - John

dawa · Guru

rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
Thanks for the invite Gerty. However, I was a public servant for the majority of my working life .. and whilst I never worked in Canberra, I spent a considerable time in Canberra sitting through meetings/conferences/negotiations etc etc.
Therefore I steer clear of it ... and given my love of little inland towns, I rarely spend time in cities.
Cheers - John

Oh yes stay away from them thar cities......

jetj · Guru

John,
I guess I'm similar in that I do enjoy my own company. Nice to have a chat though.

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

Just personal observation after three years of travelling.

If I am already set up in a camp, which I usually am as I tend to stop early, and other campers arrive - usually couples - I find it interesting they seem to gravitate to each other. I usually set up as far back a I can - for quiet from road etc - but others seem to like to be camped closer together.

They get out and begin their set up and then go for a walk to check out the camp area. They usually call out a "Hello" to me on their way past my camp, occasionally chat for a bit but they invariably end up in their 'group of couples' around one of their vans for the 'evening chat'.

One of the reasons for this, I think, is they feel more comfortable where the blokes can talk 'bloke stuff' and the ladies talk 'girl stuff' rather than have to figure out how to 'communicate with a single person'.

None of the above is a criticism and doesn't bother me, as I do like my own company, but is offered as a possible 'reason' for why couples seem to avoid solos.

Cheers - John

jetj · Guru

John,
I think you could be right there. I was invited over for a drink by a lovely couple but when they drove into the area with their chihuahua on the dash, I couldn't wait to say hello to the dogs when they parked.

I must also add that I have found other couples protective, being female, and have suggested I park closer for protection. Wonderful people.

-- Edited by jetj on Monday 16th of July 2012 05:50:13 PM

Happywanderer · The Master

It can go either way. It must depend on the travellers at the time. I have parked at freecamps down the Newell where couples have parked nearby to keep an eye on me being a female solo, invited me for a chat etc.
Then on first trip up and staying at Kumbia I had wonderful people going over my van when I broke down with all the equipment trying to suss it out, being made a cuppa and cake. They were all so kind and the ladies were happy to lend their husbands to check out and fix little things for me.
The last trip up staying at Kumbia, struggled to get anyone to say hello.
Its nothing to do with being couples or solos. Its a lot to do with the personalities of the people.

Edited for spelling mistakes.

-- Edited by Happywanderer on Monday 16th of July 2012 06:10:27 PM