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Duh


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It's members like you that make this forum and meet-ups worthwhile John, and your blog is a classic and something that everybody should read, especially viewing your photo's which are magnificent.

It was a pleasure meeting you in WA John and joining you on a small portion of your trip on the west coast.

More power to you John, and like others have said here, you are an inspiration to all of us.

Sincerely, 

Vic

 

 



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I joined the Grey Nomad's forum in December 2010 and the first post was about my 12 month plan
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t39891223/my-12-month-plan/
Having committed to the plan I received help from all quarters and eventually got underway after 9 months in early August. I made the round Australia trip as planned and now am living the nomadic life with only one date to consider the 30th November on the Spirit of Tasmania.
The reason for this post is to recognize the affect that the Grey Nomad Forum has had and is continuing to have on my life. I have met up with many forum members since last August and of late have been spending time with more than ever. In the last month I have spent a week with Jack Mac at his home in Gin Gin whilst my van was being fixed, then off to Biggenden to spend time with Happy Wanderer. I spent time with friends in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and went to Millmerran Camp Oven Festival with Billeee & Jules also meeting up with Grandpabob and the retirees. Then off to Coff's Harbour with Billeee & Jules to meet up with Dusty+D seperating from B & J I met up with loki in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and on to Tamworth with him.
Now am at Forbes with shadyandme (Norma) ROWDYRABBIT1 (Rod), gunnago (Heather) and Nu one (Micheal) the solo nomadic life is constantly being enhanced with these meetings and I am posting my thanks to all the forum members that is has been my pleasure to meet up with. The best is yet to come because we all are heading to Greens Lake for an anticipated huge GN get together and that will take me over to the 30th November when I will meet up with Billeeee & Jules again.
It is a hard life but someone has to do it.    John



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And we all have enjoyed your posts John, thank you. smile



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John I agree thank you, you, your travels and pictures are inspiring. I hope I get to meet you one day.



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John - that was a great tribute - and it is true, this site enables us all to meet like minded people, and enjoy each others company.

Lets keep it up - let people know where you are - arrange to meet someone - have a coffee - usually feels like meeting with old friends.

Also, John, enjoy spending time with you as well - we are going to have a lot of fun in Tassy, us three - and anyone else we meet along the way!!!


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Thats ok John, my pleasure. lol
I couldn't have said it better myself. You and I started out about the same time buying very similiar vans. You have certainly gone a lot further than me and done a lot more than me but reading your posts are such an inspiration that I go read them all again on your blog.
It is postings like yours that keep me going when I feel like giving up, thinking it might be better to get rid of Myrtle and get a car and forget about the nomading.
Then I read your next place of arrival and see the photos and know I will be out there again, even if not as much as I had always hoped. But very soon.
See you at Greens sometime in November, Where I will catch up with all my favourite friends and get my mojo back.

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oh wow what a fantastic post, love it, please say hi to micheal (nu one for me ) we havent heard from him in ages and
always wonder how hes going, also say hi to heather and rod, they get my emails cos rod always presses yes hes got them
on the computer so thank you rod at least i know you are getting us loud and clear.

cheers sounds like you are having a great time.

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yeoeleven wrote:

I joined the Grey Nomad's forum in December 2010 and the first post was about my 12 month plan
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t39891223/my-12-month-plan/
Having committed to the plan I received help from all quarters and eventually got underway after 9 months in early August. I made the round Australia trip as planned and now am living the nomadic life with only one date to consider the 30th November on the Spirit of Tasmania.
The reason for this post is to recognize the affect that the Grey Nomad Forum has had and is continuing to have on my life. I have met up with many forum members since last August and of late have been spending time with more than ever. In the last month I have spent a week with Jack Mac at his home in Gin Gin whilst my van was being fixed, then off to Biggenden to spend time with Happy Wanderer. I spent time with friends in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and went to Millmerran Camp Oven Festival with Billeee & Jules also meeting up with Grandpabob and the retirees. Then off to Coff's Harbour with Billeee & Jules to meet up with Dusty+D seperating from B & J I met up with loki in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and on to Tamworth with him.
Now am at Forbes with shadyandme (Norma) ROWDYRABBIT1 (Rod), gunnago (Heather) and Nu one (Micheal) the solo nomadic life is constantly being enhanced with these meetings and I am posting my thanks to all the forum members that is has been my pleasure to meet up with. The best is yet to come because we all are heading to Greens Lake for an anticipated huge GN get together and that will take me over to the 30th November when I will meet up with Billeeee & Jules again.
It is a hard life but someone has to do it.    John

 Bugger... made Me cry......hehehe. catch U later young fella............................................Billeeeeeee



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John you are an inspiration to most of us
I hope one day we cross each others path
Have a great time in Tassie

John

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We haven't met you yet John, but look forward to it one day. Please say hello to Norma, Rod, Heather and Micheal. For me. Shame we can't make it to Greens lake.

Cheers Val

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Same here John. Following your blog and posts from day one has been an inspiration to many. Keep up the good work.
Hope to catch up with you one day.
Travel safe and take it easy.

Johnw

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Excellent post John....

No one will travel alone once they are a member of this great forum.

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hi della always thinking of u and grahame rod says thanks 4 emails and keep them coming keep well and enjoy ur trip nu one says hi thoughts r always with u keep well travel safe

 



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I can't wait for our catch up at Greens Lake - Loffty and I will be there over the four day Melbourne Cup weekend and are hoping to meet a lot of you then

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Green Lake???? Where is it? Found one south of Mildura.
I am leaving Longreach today after a month of volunteering here and heading to Melboune over the next 2 months so if I have found the right place on Google will hopefully see some GN's there

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Fantastic post John. I was fortunate to meet you at Millmerran and grateful for your assistance.
Keep on enjoying your life on the road.
Bob

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spida wrote:

Green Lake???? Where is it? Found one south of Mildura.
I am leaving Longreach today after a month of volunteering here and heading to Melboune over the next 2 months so if I have found the right place on Google will hopefully see some GN's there

 Greens Lake is on the Shepparton/Bendigo Road near Corrop - or Elmore - not the one south of Mildura spida - no, 474 in CAW 5.

 



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I have enjoyed all your post's too john and your Blog and I have had the pleasure of meeting you. Although I havn't met as many GN's as you the one's I have met are as friendly and nice as they are on this Forum, it's been great so far and I expect it to continue. I will be heading to GL after the Melbourne Cup long weekend at this stage. I hope some of you are still there.

Minus the motor bikes though please.



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great msg for the forum wayne and i met you at millerran and with your help we were able to show our rig on the forum you are a true gentlemen and we enjoyed your company many thanks for welcoming us sorry wont be at greenlakes heading to moorepark beach enjoy greens lake we know it well as waynes parents lived in elmore safe travels keep smiling enjoy tassie i know you will cheers wayne and cherylle retiree with silverbullet bus

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Howdy heather good to see u guys are going well all is good here Im so excited about doing nindigully pub even if its only for five days :)

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Sorry to be pedantic guys, but if you continue to look for Green Lake, or Green Lakes, you'll get the wrong location. 

Make sure of the correct spelling .  You're looking for Greens' Lake.

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Spot on Sheba - don't want to go to the other one - reckon you have to pay there!

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Hi!
as I am new to the g.n. and very new to the comp.self taught it is the first time I have looked at a blog!!!!
how good is your blog..... you make every thing so interesting and it sounds like you have a lot of friends!!
and having a great time it is better than sitting at home watching the passing parade....
loved the photo's


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Yes, Woosy, John sure does write a good blog and post, and his pictures are terrific. He is also a lot of fun, that's why he has a lot of friends.

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Hi Jules

would love to follow John's blog any idea for me to try to do so confuseconfuseconfuseShirley



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Click on any of yeoeleven posts on here. he has the link at the bottom of all his posts. Then safe it to favourites as I have done.

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Hi woosy,

As Marj has said you can save the URL into favourites but you can also click on the blog itself to enrol as a follower and get advice of posts.

John

 



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Hi John

I haven't been a member for long but already regard you as The Grand Poobah of us Grey Nomads. I read every one of your posts and your blog, where I

benefit from your experiences. I hope to start my own journey within the next few months and will have my eyes peeled for your unmistakable

van. Beware I'll be over in a flash to meet you. Happy travels mate.

Steve



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Yep! thank you again have done that and yes it is saved Cheers Shirley (woosy)



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