Just joined up and saying g'day. Hopefully we'll be joining all you lucky people on the road very shortly, just waiting to sell our property. We have just purchased our caravan and will be picking it up Friday.
Our intention is to travel around this great land of ours hopefully picking up some work here and there just to help with expenses. We both have stressfull jobs that we'll be glad to see the end of and get some relaxation in the process.
We are setting up our van so that we can free camp as much as possible with the occasional van park along the way. No doubt we will seeking advise from those of you that have more experience than us, that would mean just about everyone here.
Anyway we will post up when we set off and hope to see lot's of other nomads on the road.
Boroma577 said
02:44 AM Jun 12, 2012
Welcome Jen n Gaz, great to have you come and join us. Looks like you have some great adventures ahead of you.
I too love the free camping as opposed to CPs and only stay in them as the need arises, eg......when working etc.
It is very easy to find work as you travel....and sometimes it finds you.
Hylda&Jon said
02:52 AM Jun 12, 2012
Hi Jen & Gaz & welcome!
You will love every minute of your travels. We took 2 years off with my partner escaping her stressful teaching job & we managed to circumnavigate most of Aus apart from Tassie & Far Nth Qld.
We started off using caravan parks mainly and gained more confidence as we went so bush camped more and more as time went by. Also, we traveled the south coast of Aus through winter early in our trip so the electricity and amenities at the parks was handy.
Enjoy yourselves
Cheers
Jon & Hylda
kandagal said
03:27 AM Jun 12, 2012
Just a quick hello & a wish that you enjoy safe travelling
pauline said
03:31 AM Jun 12, 2012
Hi from us also, we are currently in Mackay doing just what you are intending to.........and it's great.
dazren said
03:40 AM Jun 12, 2012
And a VERY BIG WELCOME from me to Jen and Gaz.
You have picked the best forum on the net to join, everyone is friendly and helpful here, ask anything you like one of us will have the answers, there is no such thing as a silly question,
I love your quotation at the end of your post, very funny. i liked it
So if you have a sense of humour you will fit in well here,
So welcome again, and tell us about your van and tug, and pictures are well recieved as well regards Dazren
Froggy said
04:20 AM Jun 12, 2012
Takes a lot to get setup correctly for free camping. Being setup correctly is pure magic. Haven't been into a van park for years
Dave
BohemianGypsy said
05:56 AM Jun 12, 2012
Hi and welcome Jen and Gaz,
I haven't been here very long either but can I tell you that you will be warmly welcomed and given excellent advice without anyone thinking you are silly or anything for asking (what you may think) dumb questions. They are answered with honesty and experience. We are yet to get our van and 4WD but we are actively looking now so it shouldn't be too far away, just waiting for my super to happen lol. Have fun here I know I do *grins* Regards, Michelle
Cruising Granny said
06:44 AM Jun 12, 2012
Well, well, well, 2 newbies. Welcome to the Grey Nomads. Nice of you to join us. I hope you enjoy your stay. I recommend doing a lot of reading through this site and all the forum topics to acquaint yourself with the topics already covered, and to maybe answer some questions you may be wanting to ask. The answer is bound to be here. It's fairly easy to negotiate. If you don't find the answer to your questions, feel free to ask. There's a wealth of knowledge and experience here. Someone will be able to help you. Safe and happy travels Froggy and Jen and Gaz.
Dougwe said
01:59 PM Jun 12, 2012
welcome from me too Jen and Gaz, enjoy here and out there.
gypsy rover said
03:26 PM Jun 12, 2012
Welcome to the Forum Jen and Gaz. They are a friendly lot and always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
Cheers!
Chris
beiffe said
03:35 PM Jun 12, 2012
Welcome from me to.
What ever you decide you should get out there and enjoy yourselves.
We all travel differently so ask around and someone will be able to help you in most subjects.
Regards Brian
Dougwe said
09:51 PM Jun 12, 2012
gypsy rover wrote:
Welcome to the Forum Jen and Gaz. They are a friendly lot and always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
Cheers!
Chris
Havn't seen you for a while on here Chris, hope all's well up there.
I will be in Townsville again, mid August, just need to sort out exact dates.
JenandGaz said
12:26 AM Jun 13, 2012
Thanks for all the welcomes, had some encouraging news on the Home sales front and maybe the last barrier to freedom may have been hurdled. Finger Crossed.
Certainly will be seeking advise in the future, when I know what questions I need to ask. Ahh the blissful ignorance of a newbie!!!
valnrob said
12:46 AM Jun 13, 2012
Welcome Jen and Gaz - welcome to the forum. Ahhhhh it's a good life out there
Cheers
neilnruth said
01:10 AM Jun 13, 2012
Welcome from us too Jenand Gaz. Enjoy the ride. Lots of help here.
aussietraveller said
10:55 PM Jun 13, 2012
Welcome Jen and Gaz you will find this forum a supportive and helpful group.
deb-gary said
02:51 AM Jun 15, 2012
hi and welcome guys!!!we are same as you stressfull jobs and want to work and travel or travel and work we pick up our van next week so the next 12mths we tidy up our finances sell our house and lookout here we come nb hope to catch up over a red one day cheers!!
Just joined up and saying g'day. Hopefully we'll be joining all you lucky people on the road very shortly, just waiting to sell our property. We have just purchased our caravan and will be picking it up Friday.
Our intention is to travel around this great land of ours hopefully picking up some work here and there just to help with expenses. We both have stressfull jobs that we'll be glad to see the end of and get some relaxation in the process.
We are setting up our van so that we can free camp as much as possible with the occasional van park along the way. No doubt we will seeking advise from those of you that have more experience than us, that would mean just about everyone here.
Anyway we will post up when we set off and hope to see lot's of other nomads on the road.
Welcome Jen n Gaz, great to have you come and join us. Looks like you have some great adventures ahead of you.
I too love the free camping as opposed to CPs and only stay in them as the need arises, eg......when working etc.
It is very easy to find work as you travel....and sometimes it finds you.
Hi Jen & Gaz & welcome!
You will love every minute of your travels. We took 2 years off with my partner escaping her stressful teaching job & we managed to circumnavigate most of Aus apart from Tassie & Far Nth Qld.
We started off using caravan parks mainly and gained more confidence as we went so bush camped more and more as time went by. Also, we traveled the south coast of Aus through winter early in our trip so the electricity and amenities at the parks was handy.
Enjoy yourselves
Cheers
Jon & Hylda
And a VERY BIG WELCOME from me to Jen and Gaz.
You have picked the best forum on the net to join, everyone is friendly and helpful here, ask anything you like one of us will have the answers, there is no such thing as a silly question,
I love your quotation at the end of your post, very funny. i liked it
So if you have a sense of humour you will fit in well here,
So welcome again, and tell us about your van and tug, and pictures are well recieved as well regards Dazren
Takes a lot to get setup correctly for free camping. Being setup correctly is pure magic. Haven't been into a van park for years
Dave
I haven't been here very long either but can I tell you that you will be warmly welcomed and given excellent advice without anyone thinking you are silly or anything for asking (what you may think) dumb questions. They are answered with honesty and experience. We are yet to get our van and 4WD but we are actively looking now so it shouldn't be too far away, just waiting for my super to happen lol.
Have fun here I know I do *grins*
Regards, Michelle
I recommend doing a lot of reading through this site and all the forum topics to acquaint yourself with the topics already covered, and to maybe answer some questions you may be wanting to ask. The answer is bound to be here. It's fairly easy to negotiate. If you don't find the answer to your questions, feel free to ask. There's a wealth of knowledge and experience here. Someone will be able to help you.
Safe and happy travels Froggy and Jen and Gaz.
Welcome to the Forum Jen and Gaz. They are a friendly lot and always ready to offer advice and encouragement.
Cheers!
Chris
What ever you decide you should get out there and enjoy yourselves.
We all travel differently so ask around and someone will be able to help you in most subjects.
Regards
Brian
Havn't seen you for a while on here Chris, hope all's well up there.
I will be in Townsville again, mid August, just need to sort out exact dates.
Certainly will be seeking advise in the future, when I know what questions I need to ask. Ahh the blissful ignorance of a newbie!!!
Cheers