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Camping for one
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I dont have a van yet when I go for a road trip for a couple of days I book into a pet friendly caravan park or Motel that allow the pets indoors I have a little foxy who lives in my back pocket ;) I am looking for somewhere to stay next week for a couple of nights in the NSW Northern Rivers I know its holiday season...
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Finding it hard to make up my mind
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I have put a post in I digress' perhaps I should have put it here. My dilemma is I really want to get out there and see as much as I can of this beautiful country but I would have to go solo. My hubby doesn't travel so I would be leaving him at home, the kids (grown up now) and also the grandies. I suppose it is...
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Pivotal Point... The Decision
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Ya know, I've had a whinge or 2 in the dog forum, got on my friggin' high horse, if I'm honest. Not proud of it, but I am prone to an opinion or two when provoked. but I've sat back and asked myself "Sal, what do u want next in life". I want to hit the road, that's what. My last short trip away was 'the...
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Gooloogong NSW
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Had just an overnighter at Wilks Park had to move on to get closer to Parkes for the Elvis Festival so we set off early enough to get power at Gooloogong Camps6 #504. A much easier day than yesterday, Rod plugged in his GPS and it took him via Cowra but I wanted to see Grenfell so I took a different route. The...
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More at the Elvis Festival
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Saturday morning and a big surprise, Richard had rung me yesterday and told me that he had found a starter motor for the Transit Camper and was heading for Parkes. I made a booking for him and he arrived during the night and was parked next to me. We set off early to see the sights and to walk the main street...
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Mandooran revisited
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http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/mandooran-north-east-of-dubbo.htmlThat was my earlier comment about Mandooran with pics but this time there were few flies and the temperature was hot............. so much for 3 months later.Arrived here at around mid day after an easy drive fr...
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New Member
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Hi All, I am a new member and very new to the nomad life style. As yet I have not commenced traveling solo as one much work a while longer and also look after an ageing Mum. However in the meantime I am content with some short trips away including Mum and our pet dogs. It also gives me time to gain my confid...
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Beautiful in Edenhope Victoria.
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Beautiful this morning here. So glad I decided to hold up here for this week. A beautiful little town. The CP is clean and friendly. $25pn, and the owners are more than happy to assist with anything one may need, stay for 7 and pay for 6 deal also. They have been generous enough to open the rec room for me so I...
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At the Elvis Fdstival
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Left Gooloogong early and arrived in Parkes late morning, had an anxious drive having forgotten to fill up petrol. Fortunately made it but I had a reserve ready for the generator if the worst happened. The festival officially began today Wednesday but not much was happening, the shops were cashing i...
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Cruises for Solos
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Hi all some help please about taking a short Australian based cruise as a solo simply to enjoy the sights and maybe some good food and wine. I have been looking for a short cruise,say for 6 or 7 days and to that end visited a booking agencies today to find out more. What I was told by them is basically as a solo...
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Sad day, happy day
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A sad day because 3 years ago I lost my wife. A happy day because I picked up my van an 18 ft coromal element. Stopped overnight at Benaraby rest area then returned home this morning. Every thing went well and I will post photos when I work out how. Allan
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Burke and Wills dig tree
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A friend and I, both towing small caravans, are planning to travel to Burke and Wills dig tree and Innamincka this year. Looking at traveling on tar for the best part of the trip, (because we are a bit scared of dirt) we plan to pass through Moree to Carnarvon Hwy, cross the border at Mungindi to St Geor...
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First time with no real direction.
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I am camped up at Dartmoor again for the weekend, having to go back into Mount Gambier tomorrow to sign some papers, and then I have no idea in which direction to head. This really is the first time since I hit the road 3 months ago that I have no direction to go, nowhere that I really have to be, and the decisi...
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Erecting tent solo
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I'm having a hard time deciding what tent to buy and realised one of my preferred options may be too difficult to erect by myself. I've been looking at the OZtrail 10x8 Canvas Cabin (47kg) The instructions say to have a friend help raise each side of the tent. I was wondering if anyone has assembled one so...
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Wilks Park at Wagga Wagga
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Had an interesting day arriving at Wilks Park late afternoon. Did lots in Shepparton, caught up with Richard to give him back his camper chair, renewed the Telstra prepaid internet connection. It was a year ago when I took it first after having several days without access whilst in Tassie. Also go...
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New nomad
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Hi all, my name is Colleen and I have finally purchased my Winnebago Esperance which will be delivered tomorrow. I can't wait till I am finally on the road solo with my little mate Denis. Looking forward to chatting with you all and no doubt seeking advice from time to time. cheers
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Free camp site Tassie
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Hi I am trying to find a campsite that allows dog between Penguin and Stanley can anyone help with suggestions Thanks .
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Three degrees of seperation. Happy hour at Dartmoor.
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Here we are free camping at Fort O'Hare, which is in Dartmoor about 40kms from Mt Gambier on the Victorian side. A beautiful peaceful spot and the spot I was determined was going to be my first place to set up camp when I bought Miss Daisy. Well it has taken me 9 weeks to get here but here I am and loving it, it i...
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And so the weather changes.
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Now back in Mt Gambier, for the Christmas/New Year period. The weather is cold and wet, rained all night and looks like continuing through the weekend. Some would say typical for this area, however there are pluses for this weather, I will clean Miss Daisy, catch up on my blog, and basically chill out....
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solo xmas
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to all the solos out there merry Christmas everyone. enjoy
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