Hello Milo
Giving up is not the answer and I agree with Bob.

We are new at this and have not yet started travelling and are looking.  Things we like , so far we cannot afford but we will keep looking and at some stage the right rig for us will be there.

We have two border collies and the oldest one we got as our then exisitng dog was getting old and she was the best thing that happened to us and to him.  Since then, he died and we acquired, by accident a second and younger border collie.  He is a huge gentle giant , loving and fun  and he has helped ease the loss of our old friend.  Would you be prepared to go and look at adopting one?

www.bcra.org.au is a site where they rescue border collies and put them up for adoption.  Might be worth a try .  They operate out of all states, I think.

I know it is not easy and that it can be difficuolt not to feel discouraged but please do not leave the forum.  You have a lot to offer newbies like me and I would miss your posts.

Right Milo, it could be time for THAT little chat.
I can understand where you're at, and only you can decide what happens next.
Get in the car and go for a drive, in any direction, or to a place you've always wanted to see, not too far from home. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight is your choice.
You're still missing your little mate, and that's very easy to understand. You've lost a member of your family, and mourning is natural.
There's a void in your heart and your life.
How you heal and/or fill the void is also up to you.
Your contributions on GN are always informative, interesting and sometimes amusing.
Never lose your sense of humour. It may have dulled a little through this time, but it will come back.
Don't ever stop laughing!
The campervan will be there when the time is right. I looked for my van for 18 months, but it's the exact van I was looking for and suits me perfectly. I can tow it forwards AND Backwards.
Things happen in our lives for a reason.
To be fair to yourself you may need to have a chat to your doctor.
Whatever you do, do not leave GN. Check out the jokes.
We are all your friends here - by virtue of having, or wanting to have this lifestyle in common.
I'm currently in Townsville catching up with a long-time Pt. Lincoln girlfriend who's heading north, and I'm heading west to go south. That's travel and life.
Be kind to yourself and stay upright.

If you cant afford your campervan now, get a tent. I have spent many weekends camping and fishing with just a tent, a gas light a single burner cooker a sleeping bag, an esky and a milk crate to sit on. It dosent have to be that spartan, but around the house there has to be the basic items to get yourself out and about. Its not about fancy motorhomes and caravans, its all in the attitude

-- Edited by petengail on Saturday 30th of October 2010 09:39:12 AM

thanks every one... my budgie of 15 years passed away last night..

I know i have to move on.. i guess one day at a time ?
thanks again every one , nice to know i have friends..

i wish i was a vet.. i tried the navy once and they wouldnt take me due to all my health probs.. just your average nobody..

Hi Milo, my husband and i will be heading off in April on our first adventure and we hope to catch up with you sometime in the distance....hang in there we have wanted to do thid for the last 5 years and we are nearly there...

hey there milo, dont be silly now come on we all need you on here ,even if your not travelling we are not travelling either and wont be for some time due to business to run but mate we all love to get on here and read about you and your daily routine no matter what it is ,dont give up things
will come good for you ,you have to have faith mate and it will all work out

dont you dare give up now will ya i promise you things come to those who are patient and to good people and i can tell you are a good person.

chin up and keep smiling :)

It's just not your year Milo.
First your best furry mate and now your feathered mate.
Right! Now you are free to travel to new horizons and even greener pastures, at least for a visit.
The suggestion to relocate motor homes and camper vans is a beauty. Wish I thought of it.
Check out the rental mobs and see what they require of you. Most only require a standard drivers licence.
Allow yourself to heal. Allow yourself to mourn. Allow yourself to get used to their absence.
Take as long as you need, and then you need to take that first step forward.
You can't go back. You have the good memories. When you're ready, take that first step forward.
No one can push you in this until you're ready. It has to be at your pace, but as long as any movement is forward, it's a good thing.
No everyone can just jump out of bed next morning to leave tragedy behind them instantly.
Progress might be slow, but it is progress.
Take care, and don't be too hard on yourself.

Like I said Milo, didn't even put a dent in the other car.  Reversing out very slowly, and as soon as I felt it, I stopped and went forward again.  Trying to see either side, and she was right behind me.  Didn't see her at all.  Large 4x4's either side, and you know what it's like trying to see beyond them.

If these come out OK, [I still can't see them]  you'll see why I'm not happy about what I have to pay.     The other car was Red.

Cheers,
Sheba.

Oh Milo, Must have had a r-e-a-l-l-y bad day yesterday, first off I put my message for you on the wrong thread, then I got you mixed up with Grumpy One!! My humblest apologies - think I'm having a better day today. No matter what, we'll be looking for you to have that beer one day!

Cheers

-- Edited by Pejay on Sunday 31st of October 2010 03:06:46 PM

milo wrote:

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i wish i was a vet.. i tried the navy once and they wouldnt take me due to all my health probs.. just your average nobody..

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no such thing as an aveage nobody,, everyone one is somebody,,,,it is easy to wallow in self pity, not that i'm suggesting you're doing that the truley strong only wallow for but a moment......and given that i don't really know you but you do sound strong to me and i lot of others on here.....

 

Milo... Petngail had a great suggestion.... get a tent for awhile. Roger and I threw a tent in the boot of our sedan, travelled around Qld for a month...camping on any creek or river that looked like it might have fish in it, and we had a ball. Didn't catch any fish... but we sure did meet some lovely people. The world and all it's troubles went away. Start being kind to yourself mate. You've had a rough time of it lately, but as was said... you are sure appreciated on this forum. Chin up mate.
Dellie. ps Took us 2 years to find the right van for us.

Don't forget Milo, a  Deisel motor will run forever.  My friend who just up-graded from a High-ace Pop-top, only changed because she wanted a bigger unit, with a different lay-out.  She had an '88 model.   
Cheers,
Sheba. 

Hi Milo
Alweays thought it was a pipe dream too, but a 1980 ish van and a heap of work will see me and the wife leave tassie on jan 27th for 12 months, heading to west aust for a start and will see where the road goes. Oh, forgot to say, I have no money either.
cheers
blaze