I better find another one Ken. Thats my old college in NZ, was sent to me as first time they have had snow like that.
Andrea said
02:16 PM Aug 26, 2011
I'm a bit late on this thread, but we're definitely in the first category -- sold our house and 35 years of accumulated 'stuff' (it gets easier as you go on, even liberating!) three years ago, had our 5th wheeler built for us in Brisbane (Southern Cross Caravans) and, despite having never travelled before, we're still loving every minute.
As we have a larger van -- 25' 6", or 7.7 m -- there's no lack of kitchen space, and our bed is not over the hitch, so we have a 'walk-around' bedroom. The bathroom is as large as many flats (shower's bigger than some!), and we're self-contained and solar powered When we want to stop for a while we do some house-sitting, usually in semi-rural areas, but still prefer to sleep in our own house. If we can no longer drive then we find somewhere to throw out the anchor -- we're still 'home'.
It's a great life!! ;)
Andrea
Cupie said
04:07 PM Aug 26, 2011
We are definately #2s also.
Difficult to find new places to go though, after 13 yrs of #2ing.
But we try.
RosieW said
04:28 PM Aug 26, 2011
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Hi Folks
We've noticed there seems to be several different types of GN's...
1. Those who's rig is their home and are permanently on the road.
2. Those who return home after each trip which can be from a few days to several months, going to different destinations each time.
3. Those who travel "North for the Winter" and stay in the same site at the same caravan park year after year, enjoying an ongoing social group.
4. Those who arent grey yet, travelling as a family while their children are young enough to be away from school for long periods.
5.Those even younger, from overseas who rent/buy a small campervan and see as much of australia as cheaply as they can
One of the joys of travelling has been "people watching", and as its been so busy in WA, theres been plenty to watch!
We are going to be 1's. Not totally grey (48 and 40) but doing it now while health permits.
jandas fun said
07:26 PM Aug 26, 2011
#2 here. Can't imagine not having a place to come back to. But who knows what the future may bring.
Johnw
Cruising Granny said
07:45 PM Aug 26, 2011
I go out, I come home, to my van. I've been travelling or itinerant most of my life. No real home life, living with relatives over time, so travel seems to be my lot in life, and I love it. In 1996 I had an opportunity to change the way I did things, so I gave my kids my furniture and headed to the Kimberleys for "3 months". I left 11 years later. Home is really where the heart is, not the furniture or the kids.
Sheba said
07:54 PM Aug 26, 2011
Better look out gubby. Marj's Magpie might go after the bug.
Cheers,
Sheba.
gubby said
08:59 PM Aug 26, 2011
Could do Sheba, I was wondering how many catch the movement in the corner of their eye and try to squash it...
Also I thought it might bug Wombat...
Boroma577 said
09:04 PM Aug 26, 2011
#1 for me too.
Ma said
09:16 PM Aug 26, 2011
That's just what I did Gubby and I bet I wasn't the only one either if they are REALLY honest and own up................
justcruisin01 said
09:29 PM Aug 26, 2011
Didn't catch me out but reminded me of the email with the spider.
_wombat_ said
08:17 AM Aug 27, 2011
gubby wrote:
Could do Sheba, I was wondering how many catch the movement in the corner of their eye and try to squash it...
Also I thought it might bug Wombat...
LOVE your fly gubby
gubby said
08:30 AM Aug 27, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
LOVE your fly gubby
Yeah I went for a zipper, got a bit sick of the buttons, too drafty..
chris & terry said
08:40 AM Aug 27, 2011
Hi Girty, No 1 for us, have been for 2 years now & loving it. Although just left Darwin after a 3 mth stay (probably 1 mth too long, but the weather was fantastic), now headed west, may see you somewhere along the way. A good topic. Regards
_wombat_ said
08:45 AM Aug 27, 2011
gubby wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
LOVE your fly gubby
Yeah I went for a zipper, got a bit sick of the buttons, too drafty..
gubby's gone off topic AGAIN
freehazzas said
01:24 PM Aug 27, 2011
We are number 1 and just had our 12 month on the road aniversary. We sold up everything last year for a life on the road and have no regreted any of it. We also cant believe how cheap it is to live on the road, with just site fees, food and we dont use much fuel as we stay in the one spot for ages if we like it, so not continually on the road.
We have met some great people and seen some great things, and are only just getting started.
I still dont really fit in the whole grey nomad thing though as I am only 44 and hubby is only 50, and we do get some funny looks when we tell people we are on the grey nomad trail, but oh well. lol.
happy travels.
DandS said
06:08 PM Aug 28, 2011
We fit the number 2 cat.
colsa said
06:42 PM Aug 28, 2011
Hi we are number 1, this is it for us no house anywhere, just the van been that way for 5 years now. I have many medical issues but thank god hubby is very good with his hands and has modified steps and bed etc for me. Love reading all posts on this site but there is one thing i wonder about, why don't people put where they are when they put a post on, i don't mean address but just say the town where they are especially when its about weather etc.
ZedJay said
09:48 PM Aug 28, 2011
Getting out of the city is my escape valve. Number 2. Looking forward to winning the lottery - to say see you to work and trips can be longer and leisurely.
Terro said
03:52 PM Aug 29, 2011
Definitely a number 2 ( not a little s**t). Will graduate, hopefully to a number 1 next year when we retire for good. Until then coming home working for a while and then heading off again.
All the best,
Terro.
-- Edited by Terro on Monday 29th of August 2011 03:53:34 PM
Bent Axle Bob said
04:17 PM Aug 29, 2011
Gotta be a number 2. Should be back in Perth around May or June, Depends how the Queensland leg of the journey goes. If it takes longer than planned, I may need to re-.schedule the southern sector ( Victoria, Tasmania, SA.) A couple of months in Perth and then back to Bali for 2 weeks.
-- Edited by Bent Axle Bob on Monday 29th of August 2011 04:18:41 PM
jonathan said
04:34 PM Aug 29, 2011
Hi folks ..
I'm back again after a small hiccup in life .. but all good !!
Definitely a 1 and wondering where the last 20 months have gone .. but wouldn't change it for anything ..
Jon
(currently at Manangatang in Victoria .. heading for NSW slowly) ..
As we have a larger van -- 25' 6", or 7.7 m -- there's no lack of kitchen space, and our bed is not over the hitch, so we have a 'walk-around' bedroom. The bathroom is as large as many flats (shower's bigger than some!), and we're self-contained and solar powered When we want to stop for a while we do some house-sitting, usually in semi-rural areas, but still prefer to sleep in our own house. If we can no longer drive then we find somewhere to throw out the anchor -- we're still 'home'.
It's a great life!! ;)
Andrea
We are definately #2s also.
Difficult to find new places to go though, after 13 yrs of #2ing.
But we try.
We are going to be 1's. Not totally grey (48 and 40) but doing it now while health permits.
Johnw
I've been travelling or itinerant most of my life. No real home life, living with relatives over time, so travel seems to be my lot in life, and I love it.
In 1996 I had an opportunity to change the way I did things, so I gave my kids my furniture and headed to the Kimberleys for "3 months". I left 11 years later.
Home is really where the heart is, not the furniture or the kids.
Better look out gubby. Marj's Magpie might go after the bug.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Could do Sheba, I was wondering how many catch the movement in the corner of their eye and try to squash it...
Also I thought it might bug Wombat...
#1 for me too.
That's just what I did Gubby and I bet I wasn't the only one either if they are REALLY honest and own up................
Didn't catch me out but reminded me of the email with the spider.
LOVE your fly gubby
Yeah I went for a zipper, got a bit sick of the buttons, too drafty..
A good topic.
Regards
gubby's gone off topic AGAIN
We are number 1 and just had our 12 month on the road aniversary. We sold up everything last year for a life on the road and have no regreted any of it. We also cant believe how cheap it is to live on the road, with just site fees, food and we dont use much fuel as we stay in the one spot for ages if we like it, so not continually on the road.
We have met some great people and seen some great things, and are only just getting started.
I still dont really fit in the whole grey nomad thing though as I am only 44 and hubby is only 50, and we do get some funny looks when we tell people we are on the grey nomad trail, but oh well. lol.
happy travels.
We fit the number 2 cat.
Hi we are number 1, this is it for us no house anywhere, just the van been that way for 5 years now. I have many medical issues but thank god hubby is very good with his hands and has modified steps and bed etc for me. Love reading all posts on this site but there is one thing i wonder about, why don't people put where they are when they put a post on, i don't mean address but just say the town where they are especially when its about weather etc.
Getting out of the city is my escape valve.
Number 2.
Looking forward to winning the lottery - to say see you to work and trips can be longer and leisurely.
Definitely a number 2 ( not a little s**t). Will graduate, hopefully to a number 1 next year when we retire for good. Until then coming home working for a while and then heading off again.
All the best,
Terro.
-- Edited by Terro on Monday 29th of August 2011 03:53:34 PM
Gotta be a number 2. Should be back in Perth around May or June, Depends how the Queensland leg of the journey goes. If it takes longer than planned, I may need to re-.schedule the southern sector ( Victoria, Tasmania, SA.) A couple of months in Perth and then back to Bali for 2 weeks.
-- Edited by Bent Axle Bob on Monday 29th of August 2011 04:18:41 PM
Hi folks ..
I'm back again after a small hiccup in life .. but all good !!
Definitely a 1 and wondering where the last 20 months have gone .. but wouldn't change it for anything ..
Jon
(currently at Manangatang in Victoria .. heading for NSW slowly) ..
Good to see you back Jon.
Safe and happy travels.