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rayaroundoz


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This me 2 weeks ago.

 

With just a hint of anticipation. With just a hint of excitement. OK, with a LOT of excitement, here I stand on the precipice of my future

Finally. Finally. For me the wait is over.

 

After 4+ years in the planning the time has now come

To hit the road permanently and follow the sun

Tomorrow I head off in Rhonda, my little white bus

There won't be a fanfare there won't be a fuss

Tonight I am packed and raring to go

Tomorrow I head north, the pace will be slow

No need to rush or hurry in life anymore

Never again to walk through the office door

 

Yesterday I quit work and no I wasn't fired 

I'd just had a gut full and today I'm retired

Time to see the world, or Australia at least

Seafood and steak on the barbie, oh what a feast!

Everyday a new adventure Somewhere new to explore

I might even have a hit of golf Just so I can yell out "fore"

Or maybe an end of bowls, a game I quite like

Or I could go for a walk or a ride on my bike

 

See as from tomorrow the choice will be mine

I can please myself be it rain hail or sunshine

 I will visit the outback and tiny little towns

 From the Kimberley to the Darling Downs

 

I will visit Darwin, Kakadu The Alice and the Rock

Travel the highways and byways maybe the Canning Route Stock

I'll go on road and off road and wherever I please

 I'll take little bush tracks and wherever I can squeeze

 

I want to see it all and do as much as I can

Experience the lot while I'm still a healthy man

For no one quite knows when our time on earth is done

So now is the time to start having me some fun

 

I have friends around the country that I want to see

I really do hope that they want to see me

Visit home towns like Warragul, Coffs Harbour and Lismore

Places that hold memories and new ones to explore

 

I will miss my family and friends in the west

But I will be back some day if only for a rest

Thanks for the memories and thanks that you care

Please keep me in your thoughts and your prayer

 

If you want to follow my travels or just because

Log onto my website it's called rayaroundoz

The time is all mine as the road leads me astray

If you happen to see me come say hello to Ray

 

 Rhonda.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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2-Smiths


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Good for you, mate. Enjoy!

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Farmhat


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Good on you Ray. The relief must be enormous.

Happy travels.

Joe



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Cyclops


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Bravo Ray, you made me feel happy and excited for you. Good luck in your great adventure. Hope I meet you on the road.

Pete

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Well written and well done Ray. You can now enjoy around OZ.

Keep Safe on the road and out there.

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Gaylehere


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Congratulations Ray on your retirement. Loved your poem, maybe write some more about your travels. Cheers,


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Ray, after reading your peom, I am sure that you would excel in delivering bush poetery.

You would be well around any camp fire.

Hope to see you aut and about.

Jay&Dee



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Good on 'ya Ray ,the poem says it all . Good luck and travel safe.thumbsup.gif



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All the best from me Ray

Hope that their are many happy road trips ahead of you

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Have been following your posts in the leadup to your adventure. Feeling excited for you and a bit envious. All the best and look forward to reading about it on your website.
Diane

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Enjoy your travels Ray!

your bucket list is awesome!



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Wow Ray - it's all come to fruition! How wonderful and I hope you just love escaping the daily grind. Enjoy every minute being there and doing that
Cheers, Kay

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rayaroundoz


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Thank you everyone for your encouraging comments. Been in Perth past couple of weeks catching up with family and friends and getting lots of cuddles with my 7 week old grandson. Despite the pull of family ties, I am really looking forward to a couple of days time when I head out proper and start the slow journey clockwise.


Will study up on "how to" and get my posts without big gaps and sideways photos.


Look forward to meeting some of you on the road.

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