filling in time when on the road

keviny6 · Veteran Member

filling in time when on the road

Happywanderer · The Master

Get yourself a camera, I have photographed anywhere from Vic to Qld, have you got a laptop?
You then spend time putting photos on laptop and study them all, adjust, crop and what ever else you want to do, then enter them in online competitions.
Sitesee, long walks in bushy parks etc.

keviny6 · Veteran Member

intend to get laptop and have camera ---thats one thing i do at home now on pc

Pejay · Guru

At present I am sorting out our photos from our recent trip - and have learnt how to write 'captions' on them! How clever am I? You too could do this!

-- Edited by Pejay on Tuesday 31st of August 2010 04:40:44 PM

Dunmowin · Guru

In preparation for our departure from home (forever) I am scanning pages from 8 years of pre digital photography. When I get "out there" I will have time to edit / crop / make DVDs of all our old photos.

petengail · Guru

I take a heap of books when we are away, however I seldom find time to get to read any. I must admit that i do spend a lot of time fishing. I also take a bike and go for long bike rides. Our daughter brought management a course in craft painting, after a reluctant start the house is now full of craft. She has even painted the tops of the outdoor camping tables. She would paint me if i sat still long enough lol. Neither of us seem to have any trouble filling our day. We dont even travel with a tv. Cheers hope this is some help - Pete

Dunmowin · Guru

Actually had this same question from Mr Dunmowin tonight. "What will I do when you are on the computer at night"

I on one hand, can multitask, manipulate several programs at once, whilst still watching X factor or similar on tv. He on the other hand, does not read much, and will be loosing is shed, so

..... what will he do when i am on the computer at night? Any suggestions?

justcruisin01 · Guru

Dunmowin wrote:

Actually had this same question from Mr Dunmowin tonight. "What will I do when you are on the computer at night"

I on one hand, can multitask, manipulate several programs at once, whilst still watching X factor or similar on tv. He on the other hand, does not read much, and will be loosing is shed, so

..... what will he do when i am on the computer at night? Any suggestions?

not the shed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have to get Ted Bullpit on to you ; your a tough cookie.LOL confuse

May have to get a second tv, then again he can apply for an extra payment on the pension due to hardship.Never know your luck in a big city, its just a matter of whether this city is big enough? CHEERS.

GrumpyOne · Senior Member

Hi Guys n Gals,

I will make one recommendation to anyone looking at getting a laptop, seriously consider getting an Apple MacBook, they have a better battery (life up to 10 hours) than any other on the market and come complete with all your required software pre installed for about the same cost as one form the other stores.

The good old MacBook has been well renowned for its power in comparison to the others out there as it does not require all that wasted space for the Windows Software.

I will be upgrading to an Apple when this one finally dies. Just wish I had done more research in to MacBooks before I bought this one.

Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpy

keviny6 · Veteran Member

the trouble with craft work is that you finish up with a heck of a lot of useless junk ,,ok! some you keep , others you give away and thats a lot of moola gone , so crafts is out , reading is one thing i enjoy --a good book tht you cant put down is getting rare ---as an old time butcher i do enjoy a chat but have been known to be called an earbasher lol --passing the time fishing is a goer , but then i spose if there's no rivers or lakes around i can always fill up a bucket and fish in that

Jazzin Around · Veteran Member

Are you interested in family history? Visit fam. hist, centres and research along the way - visit cemeteries and find your forebears where they lived. One lady I met took along a camera and photographed tree parasites (like mistletoe) fascinating how they mimic the host tree. Get a book on birds and see how many different breeds of birds you can find (naturally you'll need small binoculars). Definitely make a habit of visiting markets especially produce ones where you will get the freshest vegies at good prices. Not all markets are on weekends and you can look them up on the internet once you have plotted a course. The best purchase I made (after the motorhome) was a dvd camera which also takes still pics. I spend a bit of time editing film which I do on a dvd recorder and then cut to a disc. Just spent time at a great free camp at Leyburn, near Warwick - quiet and near a stream which has yellow belly - unlimited timestay and a small shop nearby but take your own fruit and veg as stocks in the shop is limited.

villatranquilla · Guru

Books, laptop with scrabble and other word games, take the dog for a walk, cuppa, chat to neighbours, cuppa, more chatting and when really bored clean and tidy the van - move things around - again!!!!!!!!!!

Ozduo · Member

A Laptop to write your travel diary, edit your photo's, play games on, will pass the time no problems....

Gerty Dancer · Guru

I still havent tried fishing... but its definitely on my list.

As for Mr Dancer, he's losing his shed too and will be in the same predicament as Mr Dunmowin!! Fortunately hes a reader, and we'll probably compete for computer time.

But I'm gonna buy a pack of cards. Used to play Crib years ago, anybody else play this?

JRH · Guru

I love playing Crib but cannot find a partner, wife not interested in Cribbage.

When we travel I love meeting new people and having a chat, it passes the time and you would be surprised how much you can learn from other travellers, we who think we know it all find that we very often come up short.

I also love reading, fishing and photography, I am never bored when on the road or in camp or van park, so many people to meet and things to do do and see.

Ma · Guru

You are so right JRH, so many things to do, places to see, people to meet.

You are only bored if you choose to be IMHO

JRH · Guru

I agree 100% Ma. How can anyone be bored in this great diverse country???????

Dawn · Senior Member

Hi Keviny6- taken me a while to catch up on forum chat as I've been ill - but to make a suggestion, as you said crafts or hobbies you can only make so much then what do you do with the stuff and its cost money.

Why not find hobbies where you can set up a little table of goodies you made and can sell them. confuse

Things like coconut ice a great sweet for GNs who always usually have a sweet tooth, scones, tiny jars of jams like strawberries you could pick yourself, you don't have to be a woman to make or master these things, you may become good at it. A SNAG

Only make very small quantities so you don't have to store and cart them and set up a table under your awning wherever you go and make friends as well as a little pocket money.

I always say- think outside the square- even small quantities of soap, all crafts are useless many can be an investment in mind body & pocket oops soul. Good luck all the best safe travels.

pricey43 · Guru

I work on craft activities which can be sold. When there is enough made we have a market stall. Helps to get to know the locals, and learn more about ther town we're in. Even print off some of my photos and mount them on black card, to sell. It's amazing what people will buy.

Hubby has brought his pencils and paints as he would like to start painting. We have been away for nearly 4 months and he still hasn't got them out.

keviny6 · Veteran Member

i'm still here watching ---thanks for all your suggestions

Ma · Guru

I am the same as Ted Robyn, brought heaps of stuff to do and here it is after 5 months and we will be home tomorrow and I haven't even got some things out of the bags and others are nowhere near finished.

There is so much to do and things to see and people to meet that there just isn't enough hours in the day sometimes.

Filling in time for us hasn't been a problem at all.

Smokeydk · Guru

Ahhhhhhhh thats right.....I met you JRH...........via Gary and kerry...from here LOL

meeting new faces around a camp fire and sharing a coldie is best part of getting away and making new friends

JRH · Guru

And a pleasure it was to meet you Smokey, will have to catch up next time we are in SA or maybe you are in WA. Always got a coldie in the fridge, in fact I believe there is one there with your name on it.

Allara · Senior Member

Some places may have a 'mens shed' you could visit. Try local volunteer groups or maybe an odd job here and there.
If you are into golf or bowles etc try visiting the local clubs for a game. They are often interested in a friendly game.

Just a thought.
Cheers
Allara

Dunmowin · Guru

We got invited to "mens shed" in Cooma - they were set up to help fight "depression" after 2WW, and apparently still going strong. I keep threatening Mr Dunmowin if he gets board to go find a "mens shed"

sandsmere · Guru

I spend a couple of hours a day doing crosswords . Plenty of crossword magazines around .

Cryptics , sudoku , ordinary crosswords , I enjoy them all .

Keeps the old grey matter alive too .

IanandMaggie · Member

Plenty to do when on the road. I take photographs and we both like walking and exploring. Maggie caught her first fish last trip and we both have a Macbook and use Skype to keep in contact with our children and grandchildren.
We also like to chat with other Grey Nomads.