Very nice. I can imagine how excited you are. I wish you many happy and safe kilometres in her.
Pam
D and D said
01:30 AM Nov 10, 2013
She looks really nice, that should keep you comfortable on your trips.
Gerty Dancer said
01:52 AM Nov 10, 2013
Wow that's fantastic Marj!!! And even got purple trim like Myrtle!!! Good on you, and may you have a long and happy life with Jessie and Zena.
Kantiki said
01:55 AM Nov 10, 2013
That's impressive. Hope you have long and safe travels.
Happywanderer said
01:59 AM Nov 10, 2013
I'm so excited, she is well set up inside, has everything including a Fiamma awning, solar panels, gauges everywhere. Plenty of storage, all easy to get to. TV,/DVD which has good reception. The little bathroom is different, cassette toilet and handbasin, no shower.
We found it very comfortable to relax in and went very well on the test drive.
Happywanderer said
02:03 AM Nov 10, 2013
I am so looking forward to travelling around Australia knowing I will be in a reliable vehicle. No need to worry about heading home as I might not make it.
One private owner from Hobart. All services have been done by the same place in Hobart.
Nelly said
02:35 AM Nov 10, 2013
Good on you Happywanderer - have lots of wonderful times and happy travels in Zena.
KFT said
03:26 AM Nov 10, 2013
a most appropriate home for "the master"
Hope you have many happy journeys and restful nights in your new rig.
frank
Dougwe said
03:37 AM Nov 10, 2013
Nice indeedy there Marj, Looks like it could be named "Masterful Myrtle"
Sheba said
03:41 AM Nov 10, 2013
She looks great Marj. Can't wait to see interior Pics.
Cheers,
Sheba.
GaryKelly said
03:50 AM Nov 10, 2013
Very flash indeed, Marj. Looks new!
copper1 said
03:53 AM Nov 10, 2013
Marg, that's a great looking machine we wish you many miles with lots of smiles and happy hours
ROX N GAZ (for Dougwe's benefit )
Dougwe said
03:59 AM Nov 10, 2013
Good to see mate
jetj said
04:14 AM Nov 10, 2013
It looks lovely, you should be very happy with it.
bill12 said
04:53 AM Nov 10, 2013
Petrol or diesel? auto or manual?Looks great, but would love some details.I am sure you will get many carefree miles from the new"myrtle". See you on theroad, soon. Bill
oldboar said
04:56 AM Nov 10, 2013
Well done, Marj. Much better suited to the full time gypsy life than Myrtle.
Darrell & Sandra
nomadic1 said
05:11 AM Nov 10, 2013
Fantastic news, Marj! I know you're going to have some wonderful trips in Zena. If you really want a shower then you could consider a 12v one and one of those solar heating bag thingies for the water. I hope we can meet up on the road somewhere. Right now I'm in Wollongong (well, Corrimal actually but no-one knows where that is) then early Dec I'll be heading for Canberra to do my Nana duty for the year.
Happywanderer said
05:28 AM Nov 10, 2013
3 L intercooled turbo diesel, 5 speed manual. Electric windows/mirrors. A/C, UHF radio. Reverse camera. Fiamma awning, solarpanels.
TV/DVD, Bathroom with tethford cassette toilet and handbasin.
3 burner stove and grill (gas). Kitchen sink with electric pump from water tank.
Lots of storage, microwave, built in radio inhouse. Bed in rear with storage underneath.
3 way fridge.
TV antenna dish on roof.
Large checkerplate storage box on rear bumper.
Roo bar on front.
Super long wheel base Commuter Toyota.Wider, longer and taller than the standard Hi Ace.
ShortNorth said
05:38 AM Nov 10, 2013
nomadic1 wrote:
............................. Right now I'm in Wollongong (well, Corrimal actually but no-one knows where that is) ...........................
Well I don't know about no-one knowing where Corrimal is ! I grew up in Corrimal during the 50's - a wonderful little place - has one of the best beaches in the world ! Unfortunately, as I've lived in Brissie for the last 30 odd years, I've only had one chance to get back to Corrimal in all those years. Maybe one day, I might 'gravitate' back there to see out my last days !
jules47 said
05:49 AM Nov 10, 2013
Well done Marj - can't wait to see her!!!!
Rip and Rosie said
06:12 AM Nov 10, 2013
What's her name Marj? Or are we running a competition?
Bryan said
06:14 AM Nov 10, 2013
Looks the goods Happy Wanderer. Very nice indeed and as you mentioned less stressfull in relation to reliabillty issues.
johnq said
06:24 AM Nov 10, 2013
Rip and Rosie wrote:
What's her name Marj? Or are we running a competition?
Zena. A Persian name for woman (thanks Google).
Not to be mixed up with Xena.
freehazzas said
06:27 AM Nov 10, 2013
Awesome stuff.
shekon said
07:37 AM Nov 10, 2013
That is wonderful Marj. How exciting is that. I am sure you and Zena will be very happy together. Cannot wait to meet her.
Rip and Rosie said
07:52 AM Nov 10, 2013
johnq wrote:
Rip and Rosie wrote:
What's her name Marj? Or are we running a competition?
Zena. A Persian name for woman (thanks Google).
Not to be mixed up with Xena.
How about "plumbeispedibus .... latin for lead foot.
countryroad said
08:43 AM Nov 10, 2013
Sounds like your dream machine Marj how good is that, great to hear.
I'll be fascinated to see how interior is set out, how did they get a toot & basin in. Sounds the works, wonderful to be secure.
Robyn
ken thomas said
10:40 AM Nov 10, 2013
Congratys Marj Looks like a very neat machine Are you going to get the fairy stickers to put around it or just the pink nomads sticker on the back Ken
You will also have to get the do not overtake sign as it is a bit bigger than Myrtle and you will have to give yourself some more room when turning or backing
Ken
-- Edited by ken thomas on Sunday 10th of November 2013 10:47:06 AM
Good on you Marj we are sure you will love Zena to bits, we hope you have many happy trips.
Kay, Dave, Indy and Jesse will going to Greens Lake in Jan or Feb 2014, we hope you just maybe there again
-- Edited by Hydeeeho on Saturday 9th of November 2013 05:41:50 PM
Today after driving all over Melbourne with my son, we made a decision and bought Zena, my new home.
2006 Toyota Hi Ace Super Long Wheel Base - 86,600 ks . Has everything I need in it.
She is being personally delivered to me here in Geelong next week when they have done all the pre-delivery stuff.
I have a photo I will try and put up taken on my phone.
Very nice. I can imagine how excited you are. I wish you many happy and safe kilometres in her.
Pam
We found it very comfortable to relax in and went very well on the test drive.
One private owner from Hobart. All services have been done by the same place in Hobart.
Hope you have many happy journeys and restful nights in your new rig.
frank
She looks great Marj. Can't wait to see interior Pics.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Marg, that's a great looking machine we wish you many miles with lots of smiles and happy hours
ROX N GAZ (for Dougwe's benefit
)
It looks lovely, you should be very happy with it.
Darrell & Sandra
TV/DVD, Bathroom with tethford cassette toilet and handbasin.
3 burner stove and grill (gas). Kitchen sink with electric pump from water tank.
Lots of storage, microwave, built in radio inhouse. Bed in rear with storage underneath.
3 way fridge.
TV antenna dish on roof.
Large checkerplate storage box on rear bumper.
Roo bar on front.
Super long wheel base Commuter Toyota.Wider, longer and taller than the standard Hi Ace.
Well I don't know about no-one knowing where Corrimal is ! I grew up in Corrimal during the 50's - a wonderful little place - has one of the best beaches in the world ! Unfortunately, as I've lived in Brissie for the last 30 odd years, I've only had one chance to get back to Corrimal in all those years. Maybe one day, I might 'gravitate' back there to see out my last days !
Zena. A Persian name for woman (thanks Google).
Not to be mixed up with Xena.
How about "plumbeis pedibus .... latin for lead foot.
I'll be fascinated to see how interior is set out, how did they get a toot & basin in. Sounds the works, wonderful to be secure.
Robyn
Congratys Marj
Looks like a very neat machine
Are you going to get the fairy stickers to put around it or just the pink nomads sticker on the back
Ken
You will also have to get the do not overtake sign as it is a bit bigger than Myrtle and you will have to give yourself some more room when turning or backing
Ken
-- Edited by ken thomas on Sunday 10th of November 2013 10:47:06 AM