Solo Nomads posting in other topics.

Beth54 · Guru

RE: Solo Nomads posting in other topics.

Allara · Senior Member

Hi HW
I haven't been around for a while, very busy showing the dogs and travelling. Just wondered how you are getting on with your campervan? Have you been travelling much and having fun? I am at Adelaide River heading to Darwin.
Cheers
Allara

Beth54 · Guru

Allara wrote:
Hi HW
I haven't been around for a while, very busy showing the dogs and travelling. Just wondered how you are getting on with your campervan? Have you been travelling much and having fun? I am at Adelaide River heading to Darwin.
Cheers
Allara

Sorry, did you mean me or Happywanderer Allara?

I did notice you hadn't been here for awhile. My caravan is currently undergoing some repairs ready to set off in October for Victoria.

Cruising Granny · Guru

I think the logic behind bypassing solos is the concept they may be loners and prefer it that way. You know, like hermits.
I know free camping is about budgets and personal choice, but there is a perception that lone travellers prefer to avoid others, which is not always the case. So I'd suggest you be the one to make the first move to start the chat. You can still choose when you've had enough and return to your rig, or you can stay have share a bbq, drinkies etc. The choice is still yours.

johnq · Guru

Well said CG, take the risk and say hello.

03_troopy · Guru

I would have thought that "solo nomads" sub forum would be for topics distinctive to travelling on your own. And anything else would be placed in the appropriate sub forum irrespective of whether you travelled alone or accompanied.

Happywanderer · The Master

That was my point exactly 03 troopy.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

That is the way I see the forum, read or post wherever it suits me - made lots of friends, solos and couples - a lovely friendly site.

Cruising Granny · Guru

03_troopy wrote:
I would have thought that "solo nomads" sub forum would be for topics distinctive to travelling on your own. And anything else would be placed in the appropriate sub forum irrespective of whether you travelled alone or accompanied.

You have "thought" very well. That's the ideal, so we can all find or contribute to topics and threads relative to us. I do find the "search" feature very helpful when gathing info on a topic.

Duh · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Of course you can post on the solos when ever you like Duh, its about travelling solo. Not about only solos allowed.
Anybody can post in any section they like. My original point was a lot of solos only ever post in the Solos section and important imformation gets missed either by them or by others not coming into the solos and not reading their helpful hints and interesting stories.
To me Solos section is for info about points to do with solo travelling.

Thanks Marg, I understood your original post and it was a good one, but just thought I would query non solo's posting here as well as I was wondering if I may have been breaching protocol not being a solo. Sorry for the slight hijack ! smile

Thanks to Jules.......glad you found a soul mate along the way via GN ! smile

-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 26th of July 2012 05:37:03 PM

Duh · Guru

Just a comment from a non solo, but occasional solo traveller, I have solo GN friends who I like to keep up with on the forum to see what they have been up to, and sometimes they only post here, so have to go here to keep in touch with their travels etc (eg: Yeoeleven, Jonathon etc among others).

So my question is it ok for non solo's to post on solo's as well, providing they don't make a habit of it or try to dominate this section?

What are your thoughts on that?

My personal thoughts are we are all GN's and as far as friendship there is no difference what status a GN is IMHO, although I do understand the need for solo's to have their own section.

Happywanderer · The Master

Of course you can post on the solos when ever you like Duh, its about travelling solo. Not about only solos allowed.
Anybody can post in any section they like. My original point was a lot of solos only ever post in the Solos section and important imformation gets missed either by them or by others not coming into the solos and not reading their helpful hints and interesting stories.
To me Solos section is for info about points to do with solo travelling.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Yep - I post in whichever topic interests me, solo, general or I digress - have friends who are not solos, as well as some solos - and like to keep up with all the news - never know who you might find is in the same area, and organise a meet up.

Cruising Granny · Guru

Marg, Marg, Marg, what are you saying? We have to be careful who we encourage here.

Of course anyone can contribute anywhere, EXCEPT our long-term, prodigal son Duh.

Well, since he returned with hat in hand, I suppose we can allow him into the solos.
His experience alone gives him credible entry I suppose. Maybe he can post his favourite recipe or favourite camping spot, will keep the gate open.

Yeah, you can stay.
I don't think the concept of "Solo" has anything to do with dating or mating. It's more about meeting, and sharing, and I've met lots of really great nomads. I've also learned from them, and shared with them. It really is fun.

Happywanderer · The Master

Yep, he can stay CG. Duh gave me one of the most useful hints for Myrtle when he was Vic. A shelf up the back on the ledge where the pop top goes up. The most useful shelf I have. It stays there when top is down too, don't have to remove it. When top up and parked I store everything I need there in full view and easy to get to.

Cruising Granny · Guru

It's all about making the most of space and using a space to be useful. Life in a confined space is minimalist so that's life.
So I guess on that useful information from Vic, he can stay. Yeah, he can stay. And he can post on the solos bit too. In fact I hope he posts often. So there!

03_troopy · Guru

I don't like Solo that much, I find it not very effervescent. But it isn't bad with a bit of gin in it.

Duh · Guru

Well thank you Marg and CG, we will meet up one day somewhere along the track!

We (Mrs and I) are doing a trip down to Pemberton and surrounds in August, she in her campervan and me in mine, we have a couple of free days (gift from daughter) in the Pemberton Lodge or something, so a couple of days of luxury with a spa bath to ease those sore driving muscles and then one or both of us could end up anywhere, her with her wheels me with mine! wink aww

Troopy, your supposed to drink Solo, not clean your teeth with it wink

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Well - thanks Duh -hope to meet up with you sometime next year when we do the West coast - and enjoy your little bit of luxury.

Duh · Guru

That would be nice Jules, there are a few of us live in proximity to Perth, Wombat (bring your shotgun), JRH, Jean, Blaze, Delta18, and the Colsa's were, not sure if they are still here. Apologies if I've missed a few.

Cruising Granny · Guru

I was in the proximity of Perth a couple of weeks ago but I had a lot to do in a couple of days. I may try to fit in a bit more time if I get over there again in the not too distant future.
My heart is still in WA, even I'm an Sth Aussie by heritage.

Duh · Guru

That's ok CG, I'll get Prince Leonard to bestow honorary West Australian citizenship on you...... wink

Would be nice to catch up some time. We'll have a lot of GN's from the east over this way soon by the sounds of it in their travels. smile

Cruising Granny · Guru

They're over there now, scattered across the state.
I'm off the road for maintenance at the moment. I had the car serviced, and my back needed some serious attention.
I have a crook back most of the time, but when my left arm and hands started going numb I was a bit concerned. It's ok after some physio, but it will never be really good anymore.

Duh · Guru

Good luck with your back, it doesn't sound too good!

Happywanderer · The Master

I know how you feel CG, I'm off to massage again on Tuesday. Its a bit of a worry when the arm starts to ache and go numb. I never know if its because the back is out again or because of my arm being broken in two place back in 2009. Whichever, a good massage workout seems to help.