Save Myrtle The Turtle (or help Marg have a holiday break) Fund
Vic said
06:52 PM Jun 22, 2011
Could all those who posted earlier and are still wishing to make a donation (you've got no say in it Marg, we insist) post again here, no need to mention the amount, but if Marg can pm us with a suitable Bank/Brancy/A/C number we can make the donation direct to it.
I'm in by the way !
capt cream bun said
07:08 PM Jun 22, 2011
I am in.
Sheba said
07:15 PM Jun 22, 2011
Me too Vic. Got a feeling she won't do it though. Some-one else might have to do it for her.
Cheers,
Sheba.
_wombat_ said
07:20 PM Jun 22, 2011
wonder if Ken would help, but before this option is started can I suggest we wait until Marj has had time to contact the ACCC, I have a feeling in my water that they will be able to help
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 22nd of June 2011 07:21:25 PM
Happywanderer said
07:23 PM Jun 22, 2011
Please don't do this. I will ring ACCC and have a good talk to them tomorrow, and maybe see if something can be worked out with the caryard to get a refund and start all over again. Now you've upset me again. I thought I had stopped crying for the day.
Sheba said
07:30 PM Jun 22, 2011
Didn't mean to make you cry Mate. We just want to help. Now I feel like crying.
Cheers,
Sheba.
sucastja said
07:34 PM Jun 22, 2011
you have a lot of friends on here Marj, even one's you haven't met. I'm more than happy to help you get back on the road again also. Count me in
bill12 said
08:02 PM Jun 22, 2011
Give me the bank details , and I will be there.Its good to see our comunity helping those who are in need. Bill
jules47 said
08:13 PM Jun 22, 2011
I'm in.
Travel Bug said
08:15 PM Jun 22, 2011
Count me in!
bill12 said
08:27 PM Jun 22, 2011
Will go to see the bank manager(who is in Rotary) and try to sort out some sort of bank details tommorrow, after work, if someone doesn,tdo it first.
robell said
08:36 PM Jun 22, 2011
I'm in
Happywanderer said
08:36 PM Jun 22, 2011
Guys, I have some news. You have all been wonderful. My sister just rang, about an hour ago, just got off the phone. When I told her in tears what had happened. SHE SAID," HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED? LET ME KNOW, I WILL WRITE OUT A CHEQUE AND PUT IT IN THE POST FOR YOU"
Happywanderer said
08:42 PM Jun 22, 2011
Had to post that above quickly so you all would feel better. We had a long talk and I told her all your advice, about ACCC etc. So I will try ACCC first and wait for an outcome there before looking into a new motor. I need to write down all the details including names and numbers of caryard, previous owner, who did the work and who checked it today, then ring ACCC and give them all the details and ask for their advice. I'm presuming they will ring around and confirm what I've said the negotiate with the caryard to try and get some for of suitable outcome, Is that right? Sister lives in Geelong, so if it comes to getting a new motor will take Myrtle down there as more likely to get the help I need there than up this way.
You guys are all so wonderful. When I get back on the road I want to meet every single one of you.
Travel Bug said
09:21 PM Jun 22, 2011
Marj, that is great news!!!!
Happywanderer said
09:29 PM Jun 22, 2011
I'm not fibbing guys. I wouldn't lie. I would just refuse your offer which has been given so generously. I will feel more comfortable with my sister helping out and she offered. She hadn't heard from me for a while so thought she better ring to see if I was ok. When I told her she offered straight away. No hesitation. She said she knows this was my dream and she had a cry with me. We've all had a rough few years.
rockylizard said
09:32 PM Jun 22, 2011
Gday...
Good karma exists ... and it does come around to those who deserve it.
Cheers
John
Vic said
09:37 PM Jun 22, 2011
Cripes......I'm a bloke and I feel like crying too, that is really good news Marj, we know your not looking for charity, but its not that at all, it is friends wanting to help out a friend in need, there would be no strings attached, so if things change let us know if we can help.
We all need a helping hand now and then and this time it is your turn if needed.
Good advice too Wombat, lets hope the ACCC can do something.
Vic
Cruising Granny said
09:48 PM Jun 22, 2011
I knew something good would happen to you. Good people do get good things happening to them. I hope you've kept all the relevant paperwork regarding Myrtle's mechanical work. The ACCC is on the side of right.
Mary said
09:49 PM Jun 22, 2011
Hi Marj,
I know it's all very distressing.A friend who lived here had the same problem -was stranded in Forbes ,a family rescue fitted a new long motor and she had heaps of happy touring.
Those vehicles are very reliable with a reco motor and you should have no further worries but do fit an in house battery for the lights fridge etc.
Best wishes don't give up you will love it after a few trips
Cheers,
mary
Sheba said
10:32 PM Jun 22, 2011
Vic wrote:
Cripes......I'm a bloke and I feel like crying too, that is really good news Marj, friends we know your not looking for charity, but its not that at all, it is friendswanting to help out a friend in need.
Vic
Remember that Marj. She'll be good for years with the new motor.
Cheers,
Sheba.
dazren said
10:44 PM Jun 22, 2011
WELL GO OFF LINE FOR A FEW HOURS, AND WHAT THE HELL HAS BEEN GOING ON ?????????????? It's ok now i have read all the threads and what a wonderful lot there is on this forum, HW , i wish you all the luck in the world, and it is about time your luck changed, If the deal with your sister falls through,[ we will call that plan 'B'] Then we will revert back to [ plan 'A'] that's us, and you can add me to the list as well. whatever happen's you keep this forum up to date, and follow the advice of the experienced members ok dazren
milo said
10:47 PM Jun 22, 2011
thats great news marj,
blaze said
10:48 PM Jun 22, 2011
I will put some Dollars to a fund also, HW can I sugest that its not a refund you want but a new motor in the vehicle you now have as it is yours it is part of you and part of you is the vehicle (at this it may only be a tear dripped on the floor), but you will love this one and it has already the makings of a story. So a new engine for mytle cheers blaze
BobnBev said
08:02 AM Jun 23, 2011
Will be watching this space for any up dates,, well this is family right.. just pm us the info acc.ect Bob n Bev
jack biggles said
08:28 AM Jun 23, 2011
I've been away from the forum for about 10 days or so & was wondering what happened to mytle. I've now read this thread and the other one, which answers most of my questions.
I've read what you've written here HW & despite that I would also be happy to follow Bill's suggestion & spear some coin your way. I understand how you feel on the issue HW, but please also understand where we are coming from, without you & myrtle burning up and down the highways & low-ways, how are we ever going to catch up with you for a camp fire and a few stories somewhere. Theres not much decency out there these days but theres loads of it ooooozing out of this forum & its always a wonderful feeling to help someone who deserves it.
Anyway, no matter what way you do it, a recon motor & a bit of TLC & both you and mytle will be moving about in due course.
Kudos to all in this forum that have offered their hand & good wishes !
_wombat_ said
08:44 AM Jun 23, 2011
Marj, the ACCC may in the first instance request you to contact the car yard, remember this it is important, contact them in writting requesting a new motor paid for by them using your choice of mechanic and workshop and register your letter the ACCC will advise you how to word the letter if you ask them, if the car yard will not come to the party then the ACCC will take over.
Please remember do NOT have any future verbal conversation with the car yard, no face to face and no phone calls, if they phone you just politly say all future contact will have to be in writing.
If the ACCC is unable to help I am in for plan B, but I will be very surprized if they do not help, that is what they are paid for, and being paid out of our taxes.
I'm coming out >>>(closet lurker) It's not often that I raise my head to post these days, but this one is so worth the written word that I could not resist adding myself to the "I'm ins" list to help you Happy Wanderer get happy wandering ~ it would be MY pleasure.
I am not on the road (yet) and you lot are my living room legends ~ especially you Happy Wanderer and any other solo female who fought all their demons and DID IT!
I wish I had a sister like that but as my great aunt used to say "wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which one gets full first".....
All the very best of luck to you Happy Wanderer I will be lurking around
_wombat_ said
09:18 AM Jun 23, 2011
good to hear from you Sunshine, don't sit there lurking now you have broken the ice, come in and share your thoughts
Sunshine said
10:03 AM Jun 23, 2011
Hey Wombat!
share my thoughts... Hmmm, maybe not a good idea lol.
cept this one ... I know the value of support and a little goes a loooong way ~ just wanted to show mine for Happywanderer.
Could all those who posted earlier and are still wishing to make a donation (you've got no say in it Marg, we insist) post again here, no need to mention the amount, but if Marg can pm us with a suitable Bank/Brancy/A/C number we can make the donation direct to it.
I'm in by the way !
I am in.
Me too Vic. Got a feeling she won't do it though. Some-one else might have to do it for her.
Cheers,
Sheba.
wonder if Ken would help, but before this option is started can I suggest we wait until Marj has had time to contact the ACCC, I have a feeling in my water that they will be able to help
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 22nd of June 2011 07:21:25 PM
Now you've upset me again. I thought I had stopped crying for the day.
Didn't mean to make you cry Mate. We just want to help. Now I feel like crying.
Cheers,
Sheba.
you have a lot of friends on here Marj, even one's you haven't met. I'm more than happy to help you get back on the road again also. Count me in
Count me in!
You have all been wonderful.
My sister just rang, about an hour ago, just got off the phone. When I told her in tears what had happened. SHE SAID," HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED? LET ME KNOW, I WILL WRITE OUT A CHEQUE AND PUT IT IN THE POST FOR YOU"
We had a long talk and I told her all your advice, about ACCC etc. So I will try ACCC first and wait for an outcome there before looking into a new motor.
I need to write down all the details including names and numbers of caryard, previous owner, who did the work and who checked it today, then ring ACCC and give them all the details and ask for their advice.
I'm presuming they will ring around and confirm what I've said the negotiate with the caryard to try and get some for of suitable outcome, Is that right?
Sister lives in Geelong, so if it comes to getting a new motor will take Myrtle down there as more likely to get the help I need there than up this way.
You guys are all so wonderful. When I get back on the road I want to meet every single one of you.
Marj, that is great news!!!!
I will feel more comfortable with my sister helping out and she offered.
She hadn't heard from me for a while so thought she better ring to see if I was ok. When I told her she offered straight away. No hesitation. She said she knows this was my dream and she had a cry with me. We've all had a rough few years.
Gday...
Good karma exists ... and it does come around to those who deserve it.
Cheers
John
Cripes......I'm a bloke and I feel like crying too, that is really good news Marj, we know your not looking for charity, but its not that at all, it is friends wanting to help out a friend in need, there would be no strings attached, so if things change let us know if we can help.
We all need a helping hand now and then and this time it is your turn if needed.
Good advice too Wombat, lets hope the ACCC can do something.
Vic
I hope you've kept all the relevant paperwork regarding Myrtle's mechanical work. The ACCC is on the side of right.
Hi Marj,
I know it's all very distressing.A friend who lived here had the same problem -was stranded in Forbes ,a family rescue fitted a new long motor and she had heaps of happy touring.
Those vehicles are very reliable with a reco motor and you should have no further worries but do fit an in house battery for the lights fridge etc.
Best wishes don't give up you will love it after a few trips
Cheers,
mary
cheers
blaze
Bob n Bev
I've read what you've written here HW & despite that I would also be happy to follow Bill's suggestion & spear some coin your way. I understand how you feel on the issue HW, but please also understand where we are coming from, without you & myrtle burning up and down the highways & low-ways, how are we ever going to catch up with you for a camp fire and a few stories somewhere. Theres not much decency out there these days but theres loads of it ooooozing out of this forum & its always a wonderful feeling to help someone who deserves it.
Anyway, no matter what way you do it, a recon motor & a bit of TLC & both you and mytle will be moving about in due course.
Kudos to all in this forum that have offered their hand & good wishes !
Marj, the ACCC may in the first instance request you to contact the car yard, remember this it is important, contact them in writting requesting a new motor paid for by them using your choice of mechanic and workshop and register your letter the ACCC will advise you how to word the letter if you ask them, if the car yard will not come to the party then the ACCC will take over.
Please remember do NOT have any future verbal conversation with the car yard, no face to face and no phone calls, if they phone you just politly say all future contact will have to be in writing.
If the ACCC is unable to help I am in for plan B, but I will be very surprized if they do not help, that is what they are paid for, and being paid out of our taxes.
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/54217
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/815215
Here's the letter writing info from ACCC (below) in case they suggest this first
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/815324
I'm coming out >>>(closet lurker) It's not often that I raise my head to post these days, but this one is so worth the written word that I could not resist adding myself to the "I'm ins" list to help you Happy Wanderer get happy wandering ~ it would be MY pleasure.
I am not on the road (yet) and you lot are my living room legends ~ especially you Happy Wanderer and any other solo female who fought all their demons and DID IT!
I wish I had a sister like that but as my great aunt used to say "wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which one gets full first".....
All the very best of luck to you Happy Wanderer I will be lurking around
good to hear from you Sunshine, don't sit there lurking now you have broken the ice, come in and share your thoughts
Hey Wombat!
share my thoughts... Hmmm, maybe not a good idea lol.
cept this one ... I know the value of support and a little goes a loooong way ~ just wanted to show mine for Happywanderer.