Have decided to go for it!!??

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Have decided to go for it!!??

Happywanderer · The Master

Having received quite a few comments re the amount of posts I have made, for a while I decided to slow down as felt a bit embarrassed by my records eg. Did you know I had 18 posts on just one thread? No? Well I didn't either. Didn't know anyone was counting.

After a few queries as to where I was and some encouragement from some dear friends I reversed my decision and decided to go for the world record!! Hence my inane heading that means nothing to anyone. A bit like a lot of the headings that will never be found again in the search wilderness.

I have less than 40 posts to go to reach 10,000, I'm heading for the big prize.

Nobody needs to comment on this thread if they don't want to but if you do I am sure to reply. biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

msg · Guru

Hi HW,
A few more than 40. Try 935. Sorry. but I'm sure you can do it. Go Girl!!!!

Weedy Pigeon · Senior Member

Is that your van in the picture Happy ? I'm in the process of seeling a LC wagon and tent so that we can go the campervan way. Possible for a couple to travel in a van that size or maybe the Transit or Transporter size do you think ??

GaryKelly · Guru

Congrats on the posts, Happy, and I hope you reach the record. As to Weedy's question, I'd say a van that size would be okay for a couple, provided you're on good terms. I had a Kombi campervan about that size with a tent that attached to the side door. Tons of room for me and a friend. And if it was just me, I'd skip the tent.

Weedy Pigeon · Senior Member

Thanks GaryKelly.

Why is the word " Guru " beneath some pictures ? We have a town down the coast a bit spelled Giru.

Happywanderer · The Master

msg wrote:
Hi HW,
A few more than 40. Try 935. Sorry. but I'm sure you can do it. Go Girl!!!!

Whoops, and I can't count either. Will have to try harder.

Happywanderer · The Master

Weedy Pigeon wrote:
Is that your van in the picture Happy ? I'm in the process of seeling a LC wagon and tent so that we can go the campervan way. Possible for a couple to travel in a van that size or maybe the Transit or Transporter size do you think ??

Yes Weedy that is my van in from of The Big Mandarin at Gayndah.

I certainly wouldn't want to have two in a van that size but in saying that I have seen couples in vans about that size.

I met a lovely couple at Wuruma Dam who had a Toyota HiAce Commuter. They had it well set out and were very comfortable. It had the midi roof and I could stand full height easily with the roof being just above my hair height.

Exactly what I would like if and when I get the chance to replace Myrtle.

Happywanderer · The Master

GaryKelly wrote:
Congrats on the posts, Happy, and I hope you reach the record. As to Weedy's question, I'd say a van that size would be okay for a couple, provided you're on good terms. I had a Kombi campervan about that size with a tent that attached to the side door. Tons of room for me and a friend. And if it was just me, I'd skip the tent.

Agree with you there Gary. Would have to be on very good terms.

Happywanderer · The Master

Weedy Pigeon wrote:
Thanks GaryKelly.
Why is the word " Guru " beneath some pictures ? We have a town down the coast a bit spelled Giru.

The word Guru under our Avatar is out status. You have to be good to get that label. lol

Actually it is based on the amount of posts you have made. I wonder what I will be called when I get to 10,000.

msg · Guru

I have always thought that my 2 birth Transit was only big enough for me and my dog. However, will test that as I will be taking my sister home to Brisbane in a couple of weeks. She may also have her two Jack Russels. Should be interesting. But shes lots of fun and I think we will get along just fine.

Happywanderer · The Master

I love your van Mel. Would suit me so well. I'm sure you will enjoy the trip with your sister and 3 little dogs.

Weedy Pigeon · Senior Member

A local business is selling [ not "seeling " as per my previous post ] 10 Toyota Hi-top ex rental campervans.
From 2001 to 2005 models, having a look tomorrow.
I'd prefer a van with the engine out front as would like walk through access, only seems to be a few models where this is available.

Worst case scenario is divorce after the first week ??

Poppy sore eye · Senior Member

Hi Weedy, Hazel and I spent 10 months , free camping in a hiace we loved it, only stopped forward health reasons, preparing now to go agin. I hope you find one that suits.

Grams · Guru

HW, in another forum, I have over 11,500 posts. I only talk (well type really) a lot when it's on the computer. I'm shy in real life.

kandagal · Guru

HW Although your math skills a bit sus guess I still better add one more response for you.

msg · Guru

Thank you HW. I love it too. This year will be the big test. All things have been squared away at home and after Brisbane will be tootling around just me and Molls until about November.

Happywanderer · The Master

Grams wrote:
HW, in another forum, I have over 11,500 posts. I only talk (well type really) a lot when it's on the computer. I'm shy in real life.

Me too Grams disbelief

Happywanderer · The Master

kandagal wrote:
HW Although your math skills a bit sus guess I still better add one more response for you.

looked at the 60 and thought 40 to a 100. Didn't click till it was pointed out I had missed a while 1000. Does that make sense??

Happywanderer · The Master

msg wrote:

Thank you HW. I love it too. This year will be the big test. All things have been squared away at home and after Brisbane will be tootling around just me and Molls until about November.

Wish I could just be tootling around too Mel. Will be heading south in June for the birth of a new grandson. Never mind, haven't done too bad. In the last two months 10 days in NZ, and 1 week at Wuruma Dam. Slowly getting out there.

barrie · Guru

mefinks someone sits to long on a computor .

Happywanderer · The Master

barrie wrote:
mefinks someone sits to long on a computor .

Me too Barrie.

Kaid · Guru

Well Marj,
I will help you to your record
I just want to know why on a day we are travelling, the sun is out and it is hot.
Then when we have to park up for a few days so hubby can work.
It is overcast and rainy.

Happywanderer · The Master

Thats the way the gods work Kaid.. They are watching, watching. You must have gone in the wrong direction. Beautiful blue skies and hot here.

Weedy Pigeon · Senior Member

Poppy sore eye wrote:
Hi Weedy, Hazel and I spent 10 months , free camping in a hiace we loved it, only stopped forward health reasons, preparing now to go agin. I hope you find one that suits.

Were you able to do travel without erecting some sort of exterior tent affair? That's what's getting to me, having to do the tent thing night and morning plus inferior sleeping conditions.

Happywanderer · The Master

I am shocked!!! Cindy has been a member since 2005 and only has 331 posts. Shame on you Cindy!

Gerty Dancer · Guru

You are definitely gonna need that hot water bottle on your trip south HW! smile

PS, maybe this aught to be in I Digress? (Maybe you can start another thread there too) smile

Happywanderer · The Master

No Gerty, I put it in here for a reason.
I have always tried to be correct on this forum and have always suggested corrections for others who have posted in the wrong place, with no success.
So this is my turn to do what I like regardless of what others think. I know I will get a few slaps for doing this, but others do it all the time and get away with it.
You only have to look through the general forum at the moment to see how many threads should be in another section.
Maybe I'm trying to make a statement. Who knows.

Happywanderer · The Master

Thanks Jules, appreciate your support. lol

msg · Guru

Thats the reason I'm still here HW. New Grandchild for sis and Grand/neice or nephew for me. Was due 30th still no sign could get the message any moment.